8th Edition Doctrines

[mediocrehobbyist89]

Hello,

I got into Guard back when doctrines were a big part of their Codex. Though they could be a massive point sink (I'm looking at you Hardened Fighters) I always loved their creative and fun potential. I've kinda missed them since they disappeared.

However I must say I really rather like our current book. With all the regiment specific abilities, orders, stratagems, and warlord traits I have come up with a new version of the old doctrines system. The idea is that you pick 1 trait from each of the 4 categories below to create your regiment. I have also included options from Imperial Armour Index: Forces of the Astra Militarum, Death Korps and Elysian lists too, though I have had to translate them a little bit so that they can work with the general Codex. Feel free to comment with your thoughts and ideas, or any fluffy or lethal combinations you might come up with.

Regimental Doctrines

1. Born Soldiers

2. Brutal Strength

3. Grim Demeanour

4. Heirloom Weapons

5. Industrial Efficiency

6. Swift as the Wind

7. Storm Troopers

8. Parade Drill

9. Cult of Sacrifice (Unit ignores casualties in the shooting phase when taking morale tests. All infantry and cavalry units with your regiment keyword +1 to WS rolls)

10. Drop Troops (All infantry and walker units with your regiment keyword can use the Aerial Drop special rule. Also all infantry with your regiment keyword gain +1 to their LD stat)

Orders

1. Pound them to Dust

2. Burn them Out!

3. Fire on my Command!

4. Repel the Enemy!

5. Mount Up!

6. Get Around Behind Them!

7. Elimination Protocol Sanctioned!

8. Form Firing Squad

9. Hold the Line!

10.Duty Unto Death!

Stratagems

1. Volley Fire

2. Overlapping Fields of Fire

3. Send in the Next Wave!

4. Firstborn Pride

5. Superior Intelligence

6. Ambush

7. Armoured Fist

8. Vicious Traps

Warlord Traits

1. Superior Tactical Training

2. Lead From the Front

3. Tenacious

4. Honoured Duelist

5. Ex-gang leader

6. Swift Attacker

7. Faithful Servant of the Throne

8. Iron Discipline

9. Momento Mori (Will only ever suffer 1 wound from any atack that does multiple wounds)

[nutty]

I'm hoping we'll get the doctrines back now that an increasing number of armies is getting the option to create their own chapter tactic/craftworld/etc.

But seeing as the guard is turning into the red headed stepchild of 8th edition... that hope might be in vain.

[mediocrehobbyist89]

I share your sentiments. The return of the custom chapter tactics is a wonderful sight, though I think the guard would need a huge overhawl of their plastic range if we're to get anything like it and a return of the valhallans, tallarns, and wlso forth. Though there are some wonderful GSC, Admec, and Necromunda stuff for some regiment customization...