CORE UNITS

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Core Units are the most common warriors in the army.  There is a minimum number of Core Units that must be fielded, and this varies with the size of the army (see "Armies of the Forces of Darkness").

There is no maximum limit on the number of Core Units that can be fielded.

MORIA GOBLINS

Points/model: 2

M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Moria Goblin 4 2 2 3 3 1 2 1 6
Veteran 4 2 2 3 3 1 2 2 6

Unit Size: 20+.

Weapons: Hand weapon.

Options:

  • Any unit may be equipped with spears (+1 pt/model), bows (+2 pts/model), or additional hand weapons (+1 pt/model).
  • Any unit may be equipped with light armour (+1 pt/model) and/or shields (+1 pt/model).
  • Upgrade one Moria Goblin into a Musician for +4 pts.
  • Upgrade one Moria Goblin into a Standard Bearer for +8 pts.
  • Promote one Moria Goblin to a Veteran for +8 pts.

Special Rules:

Climbing/Jumping.  Moria Goblins are thin, spindly creatures that are very agile, able to jump and climb in ways that other, less twisted, creatures cannot.  Moria Goblins can climb a wall or jump over an obstacle up to twice their height with no movement penalty.


ORC WARRIORS

Points/model: 5

M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Orc Warrior 4 3 2 3 3 1 2 1 6
Veteran 4 3 2 3 3 1 2 2 6

Unit Size: 10+.

Weapons: Hand weapon and light armour.

Options:

  • Any unit may be equipped with spears (+1 pt/model), great weapons (+1 pt/model) or additional hand weapons (+1 pt/model).
  • Any unit may be equipped with shields (+1 pt/model).
  • Upgrade one Orc Warrior into a Musician for +5 pts.
  • Upgrade one Orc Warrior into a Standard Bearer for +10 pts.
  • Promote one Orc Warrior to a Veteran for +10 pts.

ORC ARCHERS

Points/model: 8

M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Orc Archer 4 3 2 3 3 1 2 1 6
Veteran 4 3 3 3 3 1 2 1 6

Unit Size: 10+.

Weapons: Hand weapon, bow and light armour.

Options:

  • Any unit may be equipped with shields (+1 pt/model).
  • Upgrade one Orc Archer into a Musician for +5 pts.
  • Upgrade one Orc Archer into a Standard Bearer for +10 pts.
  • Promote one Orc Archer to a Veteran for +10 pts.
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