In the new Deathwatch codex it apparently states that when Guiliman leaned about the Deathwatch not only did they get his approval, he basically sent them a whole lot of permanent Primaris reinforcements. Guiliman definitely knows about the Grey Knights, they helped him get to Terra. In that sense, he likely owes them a favor. Fluff-wise, the only limiting factor to GK Primaris is that Cawl didn't have a sample of their gene seed. Well.... 400 years have passed since the Primaris debuted. Unless there is some reason GK have to distrust Cawl or RG, I would think they'd be okay with Primaris in their ranks.
Game wise, GK have a REALLY limited selection. If GW ever did a redo of their codex (and let's admit it, it needs it) I'd like to see Primaris added. The problem is, how do you make them feel like Grey Knights? Simply adding Brotherhood of Psychers to every normal Primaris unit seems like a bit of a cop out. I'd say things like the Primaris Librarian and the vehicles could be used as-is. When it comes to troops, I think they need to be distinctly GK. Since GW likes to be financially conservative, that means GK primaris infantry would need to be based on an existing kit.
With that in mind, could there be enough space on a single sprue to get 10 GK shoulder pads, 5 force swords, and 5 of some kind of stormbolter parallel? Say, take the Intercessor kit, add this upgrade sprue, then give them some special rules?
New Unit: Primaris Strikers (Intercessor Stat line with brotherhood of psychers) Armed with Force Swords, and assault 3, 24 inch rifles. Would 24 points per guy sound about right?
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