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Hi Chaps.

I've been fixated on the idea of WH40K Assassins recently, possibly because as a fluff element they don't get much coverage....ok, in the latest Inquisitor books Assassins come into play, Mehlindi from the Inquisitor series for example.....but thats it, and each time they tend to play "bit roles".....

I was wondering what others thought about the abilities of Assassins compared with Space Marines......I know that in game terms they are pretty much on par with Marines, aside from their choice of armour! However, in fluff terms I'd imagine an Assassin to be a much more expensive commodity, in terms of bio upgrades, training, equipment etc etc.......given their rarity as well, and the level of control the High Lords have over the Assasinorium, I'd assume that the Imperium would be willing to spend a bit more on them compared to other operatives.

Could it be that the Assassin is the elite of the elite when it comes to Imperial Forces?

Also, why don't we hear more about other factions "assassins"....I'm sure Tau, Eldar, Dark Eldar, and even Chaos could use an Assassin tyoe character.....especially the Eldar!

Thoughts?

Most of the Assasins for Inquisition are Chaos.

Assassins are a Niche force in the Imperium, like all their other Specialised Forces.

Guard are used as the Main Meatshield/Cannon Fodder/Bulk Army type deal, while the Astartes are used to rapidly kill off the enemy HQ, then leave. Only in rare cases do they get into Protracted wars (Armageddon and The Black Crusades are such cases).

The Assassins however are used when a War would be too much even for the Imperium to handle, or when such a war is getting too protracted. The assassin gets in, kills off their target and gets out.

Or even if they suspect the someone is even slightly rebellious.