Warhammer 40k - Unit Review Library 196 - Astra Militarum, Chimera

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Hello everyone! Zak Ludick here from Cape Town, South Africa and this is a Warhammer 40k - The Great Unit Review Wheel! post!

Now known as the Unit Review Library!

What is it all about? It is not there to just give a stat. It is there to give MY review of the unit!

Also this has become quite the Challenge! With so many units to review in the game the consensus in the hobby community is that I will not have enough time to review all of the Datasheets before the new edition of Warhammer 40,000 came out.

I should have started when 10th edition launched!
538 days since the start of 10th Edition.
This is Review #196, I am 342 reviews behind! (Lowest I have been is 314 behind)

January 2025 we are expecting Astra Militarum and Aeldari codexes as explained Here, so time to focus on THOSE Datasheets!

Astra Militarum, Chimera

10th Edition Index

The Chimera is simply put the standard go-to mechanized transport carrier of the Astra Militarum. Capable of carrying 12 models, this generally allows the player to put a 10 man unit plus some characters.

It costs a mere 70pts to field and costs $65 to field.

Let's check its stats!

Stats

Movement 10"
Toughness 9
Save 3+ (armor/invul/Feel No Pain)
Wounds 11
Ld 7+
OC 2

Weapons

Ranged Weapons

  • Main turret Gun options

Chimera multi-laser

36" Range, 6 Shots, Hitting on 4+, S6, AP0 and 1 Damage each.

Chimera heavy bolter

36" Range, 3 Shots, Hitting on 4+, S5, AP-1 and 2 Damage each.
Sustained Hits 1 (Rolls of 6 to Hit score an additional hit)

Chimera heavy flamer

12" Range, D6 Shots, Auto Hits+, S5, AP-1 and 1 Damage each.
Torrent (Hits automatically)
Ignores Cover (enemy units do not get benefit of cover against this weapon)

-Hull mounted Gun options

Heavy bolter

36" Range, 3 Shots, Hitting on 4+, S5, AP-1 and 2 Damage each.
Sustained Hits 1 (Rolls of 6 to Hit score an additional hit)

Heavy flamer

12" Range, D6 Shots, Auto Hits+, S5, AP-1 and 1 Damage each.
Torrent (Hits automatically)
Ignores Cover (enemy units do not get benefit of cover against this weapon)

  • Pintle mounted gun options

Heavy Stubber

36" Range, 3 Shots, Hits on 4+, S4, AP0 and 1 Damage each.
Rapid Fire 3 (At half range of 18", get 3 more shots)

Storm Bolter

24" Range, 2 Shots, Hits on 4+, S4, AP0 and 1 Damage each.
Rapid Fire 2 (At half range of 18", get 3 more shots)

  • Other weapons

Lasgun array

24" Range, 6 Shots, Hits on 4+, S3, AP0 and 1 Damage each.
Rapid Fire 6 (At half range of 12", get 6 more shots)

Hunter-Killer Missile

48" Range, 1 Shot, Hits on 4+, S14, AP-3 and D6 Damage each.
One Shot (This weapon can only be fired once per game)

Melee Weapons

Armoured tracks

3 Attacks, Hitting on 4+, S6, AP0 and 1 Damage each.

Abilities

Firing Deck 2 (This vehicle can shoot with the weapons of 2 models that it is transporting)
Deadly Demise D3 (This vehicle can explode, dealing D3 Mortal wounds to each unit within 6")

Mobile Command Vehicle

During the Command Phase, one Officer model embarked on this transport can issue their commands from inside the Chimera, measuring from the Chimera

Thoughts

For a transport, this tank has a lot of guns!

For the 36" stand-offish option - 2x Heavy Bolters and heavy stubber, Plus Lasgun array at 24" plus Hunter-killer missile at 48.

Then stick an infantry squad into it with a Heavy Weapons team and a special weapon, so A Lascannon or another Heavy Bolter or whatever plus a Plasmagun or Meltagun.

Or you can put a Catachan Jungle Fighter unit into it an make a firebomb.

Chimera with Double Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Array and Hunter-Killer. Occupants with 2x Flamers!
Thats 2D6 S5 Ap0 D1 and 2D6 S4 Ap0 D1 shots at 12" Auto hit and ignoring cover.

All of this is amazing because this tank costs 70pts and is a dedicated transport meaning that you can take 6 of them in an army as long as there is a squad that goes with it! I say that is rather amazing because most of the important guns still shoot while they are protected from damage.

Use this to move up the board and take and hold midfield objectives. I like it!

That makes 29 Asatra Militarum Datasheets Reviewed putting them on 32.58% Completed. The total Completed is 18.76% Complete! Can I review them all?!

Thank you for reading!

Warhammer Review Library

Army Rule and Detachment Rule Reviews

FactionDetachmentReview Number
Agents of the ImperiumArmy Rule #2
Astra MilitarumArmy Rule #1
Astra MilitarumCombined RegimentDetachment Rule #1
Space MarinesArmy Rule #3


Datasheet Review list (Alphabetical)

FactionUnitReview Number
Adeptus CustodesProsecutors#1
Adeptus CustodesKnight-Centura#54
Adeptus CustodesShield-Captain#61
Adeptus CustodesShield-Captain in Allarus Terminator Armor#70
Adeptus CustodesTrajann Valoris#40
Adeptus MechanicusArchaeopter Fusilave#13
Adeptus MechanicusArchaeopter Stratoraptor#14
Adeptus MechanicusArchaeopter Transvector#15
Adeptus MechanicusBelisarius Cawl#53
Adeptus MechanicusCorpuscarii Electro-Priests#97
Adeptus MechanicusOnager Dunecrawler#110
Adeptus MechanicusSerberys Raiders#55
Adeptus MechanicusSerberys Sulphurhounds#56
Adeptus MechanicusTechnoarcheologist#104
AeldariAsurmen#155
AeldariAutarch#175
AeldariAutarch Skyrunner#185
AeldariAutarch Wayleaper#187
AeldariAvatar of Khaine#195
AeldariBaharroth#187
AeldariDark Reapers#165
AeldariGuardian Defenders#64
AeldariHemlock Wraithfighter#161
AeldariJain Zar#183
AeldariKarandras#153
AeldariMaugan Ra#87
AeldariNight Spinner#65
AeldariRangers#149
AeldariShadowseer#80
AeldariShining Spears#147
AeldariShroud Runners#151
AeldariSkyweavers#157
AeldariSolitaire#167
AeldariSpiritseer#169
AeldariStarweaver#173
AeldariStorm Guardians#177
AeldariStriking Scorpions#179
AeldariSupport Weapon#189
AeldariSwooping Hawks#191
AeldariThe Visarch#159
AeldariPrince Yriel#92
AeldariVoidweaver#171
AeldariYvraine#181
Astra MilitarumAegis Defence Line#146
Astra MilitarumArmoured Sentinels#148
Astra MilitarumAttilan Rough Riders#154
Astra MilitarumBaneblade#156
Astra MilitarumBanehammer#160
Astra MilitarumBanesword#166
Astra MilitarumBasilisk#170
Astra MilitarumBullgryn Squad#174
Astra MilitarumCadian Castellan#158
Astra MilitarumCadian Command Squad#178
Astra MilitarumCadian Shock Troops#184
Astra MilitarumCatachan Jungle Fighters#186
Astra MilitarumField Ordnance Battery#162
Astra MilitarumHeavy Weapons Squad#182
Astra MilitarumKasrkin#60
Astra MilitarumLeman Russ Battle Tank#190
Astra MilitarumNork Deddog#180
Astra MilitarumOgryn Bodyguard#150
Astra Militarum Ogryn Squad#152
Astra MilitarumPlatoon Command Squad#172
Astra MilitarumPrimaris Psyker#188
Astra MilitarumRatling Snipers#164
Astra MilitarumRegimental Attachés#176
Astra MilitarumRegimental Enginseer#194
Astra MilitarumTank Commander#90
Astra MilitarumUrsula Creed#192
Astra MilitarumWyvern#81
Astra MilitarumValkyrie#168
Black TemplarsBlack Templars Gladiator#102
Black TemplarsHigh Marshall Helbrecht#38
Black TemplarsMarshall#46
Black TemplarsThe Emperor's Champion#63
Blood AngelsAstorath#131
Blood AngelsBaal Predator#2
Blood AngelsBrother Corbulo#132
Blood AngelsCaptain Tycho#133
Blood AngelsChief Librarian Mephiston#134
Blood AngelsCommander Dante#135
Blood AngelsDeath Company Dreadnought#136
Blood AngelsDeath Company Intercessors#137
Blood AngelsDeath Company Marines#138
Blood AngelsDeath Company Marines with Jump Packs#139
Blood AngelsFurioso Dreadnought#140
Blood AngelsGabriel Seth#66
Blood AngelsLemartes#32
Blood AngelsLibrarian Dreadnought#141
Blood AngelsSanguinary Guard#93
Blood AngelsSanguinary Priest#142
Blood AngelsSanguinary Priest with Jump#143
Blood AngelsThe Sanguinor#144
Blood AngelsTycho the Lost#145
Chaos DaemonsBeasts of Nurgle#98
Chaos DaemonsDaemonettes#29
Chaos DaemonsLord of Change#75
Chaos DaemonsNurglings#82
Chaos KnightsKnight Abominant#94
Chaos KnightsWar Dog Brigands#30
Chaos KnightsWar Dog Executioners#31
Chaos KnightsWar Dog Huntsman#77
Chaos Space MarinesAbbadon the Despoiler#50
Chaos Space MarinesHaarken Worldclaimer#41
Chaos Space MarinesKhorne Lord of Skulls#37
Dark AngelsAsmodai#16
Dark AngelsAzrael#17
Dark AngelsBelial#4
Dark AngelsDeathwing Knights#20
Dark AngelsDeathwing Terminator Squad#99
Dark AngelsLazarus#62
Dark AngelsLand Speeder Vengeance#101
Death GuardBiologus Putrifier#5
Death GuardBlightlord Terminators#10
Death GuardChaos Lord#36
Death GuardLord of Contagion#52
Death GuardTallyman#39
Death GuardMalignant Plaguecaster#71
DeathwatchCorvus Blackstar#72
DeathwatchDeathwatch Veterans#114
DeathwatchWatch Captain Artemis#122
DeathwatchWatch Master#124
DrukhariGrotesques#45
DrukhariHaemonculus#8
DrukhariRaider#35
DrukhariScourges#7
Genestealer CultsAberants#47
Genestealer CultsHybrid Metamorphs#58
Genestealer CultsReductus Saboteur#33
Grey KnightsBrother Captain#25
Grey KnightsGrand Master#48
Grey KnightsStrike Squad#51
Imperial AgentsCallidus Assassin#9
Imperial AgentsCulexus Assassin#69
Imperial AgentsEversor Assassin#105
Imperial AgentsExaction Squad#111
Imperial AgentsImperial Navy Breachers#113
Imperial AgentsInquisitor#115
Imperial AgentsInquisitor Coteaz#117
Imperial AgentsInquisitor Greyfax#121
Imperial AgentsInquisitorial Henchmen#123
Imperial AgentsLord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus#126
Imperial AgentsRogue Trader Entourage#127
Imperial AgentsSubductor Squad#128
Imperial AgentsVigilant Squad#26
Imperial AgentsVindicare Assassin#129
Imperial AgentsVoidsmen-at-Arms#130
Imperial KnightsCanis Rex#76
Imperial KnightsArmiger Helverin#22
Imperial KnightsArmiger Warglaive#43
Imperial KnightsKnight Castellan#83
Leagues of VotannBrôkhyr Iron-master#27
Leagues of VotannBrôkhyr Thunderkyn#78
Leagues of VotannCthonian Beserks#86
Leagues of VotannSagitaur#3
Leagues of VotannÛthar the Destined#44
NecronsObelisk#11
OrksBattlewagon#34
OrksHunta Rig#28
OrksZodgrod Wortsnagga#89
Space MarinesKayvaan Shrike#23
Space MarinesMarneus Calgar#42
Space MarinesRazorback#21
Space MarinesVanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs#103
Space WolvesArjac Rockfist#68
Space WolvesFenrisian Wolves#91
Space WolvesWolf Guard#74
T'au EmpireBreacher Team#88
T'au EmpireDarkstrider#12
T'au EmpireKroot Carnivore Squad#19
T'au EmpirePathfinder Team#79
T'au EmpirePiranhas#107
T'au EmpireRazorshark Strike Fighter#95
T'au EmpireStealth Battlesuits#67
Thousand SonsAhriman#108
Thousand SonsAhriman on Disc of Tzeentch#109
Thousand SonsExalted Sorcerer#59
Thousand SonsMagnus the Red#49
TyranidsBarbgaunts#6
TyranidsLictor#106
TyranidsRaveners#96
TyranidsScreamer Killer#24
World EatersLord Invocatus#100
World EatersWorld Eaters Chaos Spawn#18
World EatersWorld Eaters Daemon Prince#85

Legends Datasheet Review list

FactionUnitReview Number
DeathwatchDeathwatch Terminator Squad#112
DeathwatchFortis Kill Team#116
DeathwatchIndomitor Kill Team#118
DeathwatchKill Team Cassius#120
DeathwatchProteus Killteam#57
DeathwatchSpectrus Kill Team#73
DeathwatchVeteran Bike Squad#84
Imperial AgentsInquisitor Eisenhorn#119
Imperial AgentsInquisitor Karamazov#125

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