Extra Rappel Anchors: better Gunhauler troop transport (AoS 4th Ed)
Turns cheap Grundstok Gunhaulers into bigger taxis, letting them ferry more infantry around the board.
SprueSentry strategy commentary for Age of Sigmar 4th edition, not official rules. Games Workshop updates points and rules regularly — always confirm against the current official rules and your latest dataslate before a game.
Extra Rappel Anchors upgrades your light escort ships into more capable transports, letting Grundstok Gunhaulers carry up to two friendly infantry units (a combined count of up to six models) instead of one. It suits mobile, ship-forward lists that want to shuttle troops onto objectives cheaply. (Paraphrased summary - verify exact wording, model limits and any updates in your current battletome or Wahapedia.)
What the formation does
Grundstok Gunhaulers gain expanded transport capacity, carrying up to two friendly Kharadron Overlords infantry units (up to a combined six models) rather than the usual single unit. That effectively multiplies your redeployment options without paying for larger ships. Confirm exact numbers against current rules.
Who it suits
Players who like a swarm of cheaper skyvessels and want maximum board mobility. If your plan is to grab and contest far-flung objectives with infantry delivered by fast light ships, this formation stretches your transport network.
Key units
- Grundstok Gunhauler - the light ship whose transport role this formation upgrades.
- Arkanaut Company - the cheap infantry you will most often taxi onto objectives.
- Grundstok Thunderers - elite shooters worth relocating to a firing position.
When to pick it
Choose it when your list runs multiple Gunhaulers and you want flexible, cheap troop delivery over raw firepower. Less useful in Ironclad/Frigate-heavy builds that already have plenty of transport capacity.
Common questions
Does this let Gunhaulers carry any unit?
It expands transport to friendly Kharadron Overlords infantry within the stated model limits (up to two units, combined count of up to six). Larger units and non-infantry are excluded - check the current rules text for exact restrictions.
Can transported troops charge after disembarking?
Generally no - units transported in a turn usually cannot make charge moves that turn. Treat this as a repositioning and objective-grabbing tool rather than an assault delivery. Confirm the wording in your battletome.
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Written by SprueSentry with SprueSentry editorial (hand-authored, research-grounded), grounded in the cited sources — original commentary, not Games Workshop rules text.