THQ Dawn of War Dark Crusade User Manual

HOT KEYS

Global Commands

Ping Ctrl + P
Toggle Ping Type Ctrl + E
Command Queue Hold Shift
Pause Game Pause
Display Pause Menu F10
Objectives Menu F11
Diplomacy Menu F12
Allied Chat Enter

Chat to All Shift + Enter
or
Ctrl + Enter

Cycle Through Event Cue’s Space Bar
Cycle Idle Military ,
Cycle Through Builders .
Cycle Through Research Ctrl + R
Toggle Overwatch On/Paused Ctrl + O
Cancel Overwatch Ctrl + K

Engagement Stances

Hold Area F1
Stand Ground F2
Burn Down F3
Cease Fire F4
Attack F5

Weapon Stances

Assault Stance F6
Ranged Stance F7

Unit Commands

Stop Q
Move V
Attack Move A
Attack Melee Z
Build B
Attach/Detach T
Attack Ground G
Scuttle Delete
Unload N
Reinforce R
Leader L
Repair E

Multiple Selection
Hotkeys

Focus on Primary Selection Ctrl + Tab
Next Primary Selection Tab
Previous Primary Selection Shift + Tab
Remove Selection Hold Control

+ Click Unit

Camera Commands

Default Camera Backspace
Camera Rotation Hold Alt +

Move Mouse
Zoom in/out Middle Mouse

Scroll Wheel

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

NEW UNITS & STRATEGIES! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

ENTER THE CD KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

UPDATES AND PATCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

PLAYING THE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

THE MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CAMPAIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SKIRMISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ONLINE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

GAME OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

THE DARK CRUSADE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

STARTING THE CAMPAIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

THE CAMPAIGN MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

ACTING ON THE CAMPAIGN MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMMANDER HONOR GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WARGEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

DEFENDING YOUR PROVINCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

WINNING THE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

LOSING THE GAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

NECRONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

NECRON UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

NECRON VEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

NECRON BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

NECRON UNIT ABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

THE TAU EMPIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TAU EMPIRE UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TAU EMPIRE VEHICLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

TAU EMPIRE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TAU EMPIRE UNIT ABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

NEW UNITS FOR EXISTING RACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CHAOS SPACE MARINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ELDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

IMPERIAL GUARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SPACE MARINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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NEW UNITS & STRATEGIES!

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Kronus, a planet on the outer edges of the Imperium of Man, has been conquered by the Tau
Empire. This young, yet technologically advanced race, has swept through the eastern fringe of
the galaxy with almost unstoppable force, and inducting other races they’ve encountered.
Efficient and powerful, the Tau Empire's Fire Warriors are almost without rival. But other powers
have their eyes on Kronus as well. Lying dormant under the planet’s surface for 60 million years,
the terrible and fearsome Necrons have begun to awaken from their eons-long slumber.
The almost invincible armies of the Necrons fight for one simple purpose: to destroy all life. They
fight without emotion or remorse, their enemies falling quickly to their massive armies and
unholy weaponry. Only once all life in the galaxy has been purged will the Necrons find
satisfaction. But, resistance to their terrible genocide will be strong.

Word of the Necron threat on Kronus has spread quickly throughout the galaxy, however, and the
other major powers have arrived to stake their claim on the valuable planet. The stage is set for a
war of terrible proportions, with seven different races vying for complete control of the planet.
Will the fearsome Necrons scourge the planet of all life? Will the Tau somehow drive off the other
six races, and preserve their fledgling colony?

The Dark Crusade is about to begin…

INTRODUCTION

2

GETTING STARTED

INSTALLATION

Insert the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade CD-ROM Disc One into your
CD-ROM drive. When the Start-Up screen appears, click Install and follow the instructions on
the screen.

If the Start-Up screen does not appear, double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop,
then double-click the CD-ROM drive containing the Dark Crusade CD-ROM. Locate and
double-click on Setup.exe to launch the Start screen. Click Install and follow the instructions on
the screen.

ENTER CD KEY

You will be asked to enter the unique CD key located on the inside of your tray liner. You must
have a valid CD key to complete the installation process and play the game.

Protect your CD key -- do not give it to anyone else or allow anyone else to use it. Put the game
case in a safe, secure place; it will be required if you need to reinstall the game.

UPDATES AND PATCHES

To get the latest patches and updates to this game, log into Dawn of War Online, by clicking on
the “Multiplayer” button from the Main Menu, then selecting “Online.” Patches may also be
available online through the technical support website, but for the latest and most complete
update solution, use the autopatch feature. This autopatch feature updates your current version
of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade to the latest version.

DIRECTX 9.0c REQUIRED

You are required to have DirectX version 9.0c (included on the installation CD) or later to play
Dark Crusade.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Please refer to the Readme.txt file included on the CD for the latest information regarding
troubleshooting and technical support.

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. The Tau Empire, a highly
technological race, are adept at long-ranged attacks, and are best suited towards a patient and
almost methodical approach to battle. The Tau can also utilize the powers of the Kroot and the
Vespid, two races inducted to the Tau ideology of the Greater Good.

The Necrons are an ancient race fighting for a single purpose: the destruction of all life. They
have lain dormant under the surface of Kronus for 60 million years, but the presence of the Tau
has finally awakened the Necrons from their unholy rest. They bring to the battlefield a fierce mix
of infantry and the unique ability to reassemble their defeated, making them seemingly invincible.

The newest updates for this exciting installment in the Warhammer 40,000 saga include

• Two new races, each with all-new and powerful units, structures and abilities, bringing the

total to seven unique, playable races.

• New units and abilities for all the existing Dawn of War races (Chaos Space Marines, Eldar,

Imperial Guard, Orks, and Space Marines).

• A new Campaign mode that puts you in the command role of any of the seven playable races,

each of which is battling for control of the planet Kronus. The mode features 18 new Skirmish
maps to conquer, and emphasizes both strategy and reward. Conquered areas of the planet
can be reinforced with troops to make them harder to invade, while victories reward you with
Wargear, special spoils of war that not only change the physical appearance of your particular
commander, but also greatly enhance his abilities.

• Experience a more diverse and in-depth view of the world of Warhammer 40,000 from the

perspective of your chosen race.

THE MAIN MENU

The Main menu is where you launch a Tutorial session, start a new Single-Player campaign,
engage in a CPU Skirmish, start or find an Online game, change the Game Options, and view the
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade Credits. You can also press F10 to activate a
limited menu when playing the game.

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to play a new Single-Player Campaign.

• Click

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to play a new Single-Player Skirmish game.

• Click on

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to play a LAN game over your Local Area Network or to play an Online

game through GameSpy.

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to change the game's options.

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to view the Credits for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade.

• Click

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to quit playing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade and return to

Windows.

CAMPAIGN

The Single-Player Campaign of
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark
Crusade offers up a new and exciting way
to experience the fervor of battle. You can
choose to play as any of seven different
factions, including the two new races: the
Necrons and the Tau Empire. Battle
against rival factions as you each try to
take control of key territory sectors on
Kronus. Crush your opponents through
sheer might, and utilize the spoils of war to
upgrade your commander with powerful
new abilities.

Full details on the Single-Player Campaign are on page 6.

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PLAYING THE GAME

SKIRMISH

Skirmish allows you to play against computer-controlled opponents on a variety of different
multiplayer maps. You can also access the Tutorial here.

ONLINE GAME

Clicking Multiplayer from the Main Menu offers the following options for multiplayer online
gaming:

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-- Host/Join a game on your Local Area Network.

•

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-- Host/Join an online game through the Dark Crusade Multiplayer Lobby, which

provides multiplayer gaming features such as automatching, ladder ranking, etc.

•

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– Host a Direct Host game, which allows other players to directly connect to your

network for a multiplayer game.

•

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– Join a Direct Host game, which allows you to connect to another player’s

network for a multiplayer game.

GAME OPTIONS

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Modify options such as Help Text appearance, mouse scroll speed, and unit responses.

GG RRAAPPHH IICC SS

Modify graphical options such as screen
resolution and texturing details.

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THE CAMPAIGN MAP

The major interface for the single-player
campaign is the overall Campaign Map. This
map shows you all 25 of the provinces on
Kronus, and allows you to launch attacks,
move your army around the map, reinforce
your provinces and more.

Clicking on a province brings key information
about that region in the right-hand panel. It
also allows you to target that province.

The Campaign Map provides you with a variety of critical information:

•

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Each of the seven armies are represented on the map by the figure of their
commander. You can only attack provinces adjacent to your army, so where each army is
defines the strategic landscape.

•

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This is the main resource for large-scale strategy. It represents
the resources you command to help your conquest, both by exploiting local resources, and
from allied forces off-world. Each province gives you a certain amount of Planetary
Requisition each turn, and you can spend this resource to reinforce your provinces and
augment your attacks.

•

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Each province has a rating (from 1 to 15, listed in a small shield) for its
overall military strength. This represents the overall level of opposition you can expect
when attacking this province. The Military Strength of your provinces is determined by the
amount of reinforcements you have stationed there (see below) and which buildings you built
when attacking the province. The enemy similarly will reinforce to raise the Military Strength
of their provinces.

•

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Conquering a province awards you a special bonus. For some this bonus is a
squad for your Honor Guard (see p. XX). Other provinces grant you special abilities, such as
being able to attack distant provinces or move twice in a single turn.

•

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Seven provinces are special and marked with the banners of their owners.
These are the home provinces of each race. Conquering a stronghold defeats that race in
the campaign.

ACTING ON THE CAMPAIGN MAP

Action in the single-player campaign is divided into turns. Each turn you may make 1 move on the
map, as well as take several other actions. Possible actions on your turn include:

•• AAttttaacckk ((11 mmoovvee))::

You may attack any enemy province adjacent to the province where your
army begins the turn. Provinces you can target are marked with a red arrow. To attack simply
select the targeted province and click "Attack." (This takes you to a confirmation screen
where you can review your attack and back out if you wish.)

You carry out attacks on a unique battle map for each province. If you can defeat the defenders,
you will take over the province.

•• MMoo vvee ((11 mmoovvee ))::

If an adjacent province is one you already control, you may simply move your
army there instead of attacking (presumably to set up an attack in a later turn). Provinces
where you can move are marked with a green arrow. To move simply select your destination
province and click "Move."

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade offers you the chance to conquer the entire
world of Kronus in its single-player campaign. Take on the role of one of seven commanders,
using strategy and skill at battle to drive out the six other races vying for this world.

THE DARK CRUSADE

As described at the beginning of this manual, the Planet Kronus is the site of a massive conflict
between seven armies. The Tau Empire and the Necrons are both fighting over this world, but so
are many others. This fearsome seven-way war will be remembered in the Imperial histories as
the Dark Crusade.

The seven factions vying for control are:

•

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Eliphas the Inheritor, a Dark Apostle of the Word Bearer legion has

come to remake Kronus in the twisted image of the Chaos Gods.

•

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Farseer Taldeer of Craftworld Ulthwé has foreseen the return of the genocidal Necrons.

Now that they have awoken on Kronus, she trusts no others to stop them.

•

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Governor Lukas Alexander and his 1st Kronus Regiment have come to free

the world from alien domination and restore it to the Imperium of Man.

•

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The Necron Lord of Kronus has awoken to find his tomb world infested with the

living. He will wipe it clean as a tribute to his fearsome god, the Nightbringer.

•

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Warlord Gorgutz 'Ead 'Unter sees Kronus as another prize for his Waaagh! No one is

tougher or meaner than an Ork, and no Ork is tougher or meaner than Gorgutz.

•

SSppaacc ee MMaarrii nneess::

Brother-Captain Davian Thule of the Blood Raven chapter has arrived to
carry out a great purge. Dark secrets and holy relics lurk on this alien-infested planet and he
must protect them.

•

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Shas'o Kais, military commander of Tau forces on Kronus, fights to keep this
world in the Tau Empire. While others fight for greed, pride or conquest, he fights for the
Greater Good.

You can play the Dark Crusade campaign as any one of these races. Each has its own story to
tell, which will unfold as you conquer the planet.

STARTING THE CAMPAIGN

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by clicking
New on the campaign menu (accessed from the
overall main menu). You can then choose your
overall difficulty level. This choice will influence
the resiliency of your own and enemy units
throughout the campaign.

You then get to choose which race you will play.
You can play as any of the seven available
races, and can certainly try the campaign as
different races at different times. You cannot

switch races within the campaign, but you
can maintain several saved campaigns (each with a different race).

SINGLE PLAYER CAMPAIGN

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You can access the Wargear Screen at any time from the Commander Screen.

Wargear awards come throughout the campaign in recognition for conquering territories,
defending them from attack, killing opponents, and more.

DEFENDING YOUR PROVINCES

When the enemy factions take their turns, they may very well choose to attack one of your
territories. If so, you will be prompted to defend your territory. The prompt provides you with the
military strength of the attacker (which determines how strong the attack will be) as well as
critical information about your own province.

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This option brings you to the province's battle map, where you face off against the

attacking forces. You must destroy the attackers to repel their advance.

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This option allows you to bypass the battle and have the computer
automatically determine the winner, based on the relative strengths of your forces and the
attacker's. You always have a better chance of defending your province by fighting the battle
yourself.

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If you have reinforced the province by stationing troops there on the Reinforce

Screen, those units will be available when the province comes under attack.

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Any structures you built when you attacked this province will still be there
when you defend it. This will allow you to get powerful units out quickly. (Note that the enemy
will clear out any structures near their own headquarters.)

•

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If your army is currently located in the province you are defending (or in a province
adjacent to it), your commander and Honor Guard will join the defense. If not, you can train
the commander in play.

WINNING THE GAME

To win the campaign, you must take the six enemy strongholds on the map. These are the home
provinces of your enemies and if you conquer them, you drive most of their forces from Kronus
for good.

Attacking a stronghold is not an easy affair, however. While most battles for other provinces will
be simple skirmishes, the strongholds are altogether different. The enemy is well entrenched in
terrain that suits its tactics. Victory in a stronghold is usually a matter of achieving a particular
objective, such as assassinating a leader or crippling a device.

Once you have taken a race's stronghold, that race can no longer launch attacks. Any other
provinces they occupied at the time of their defeat remain in their hands (as stranded forces
hunker down), but they are no longer a threat. You can leave such stranded provinces be, or mop
them up to collect the bonuses they provide.

LOSING THE GAME

If an enemy faction manages to conquer your stronghold, you too will be driven
from Kronus.

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•• RReeiinn ffoorrccee ((00 mmoovvee ss))::

You can spend Planetary Requisition to garrison troops in a province you
control. To do so, select the province and click "Reinforce." This will bring up the Reinforce
Screen, where you can see available troops, and any troops already stationed there. To
garrison a squad simply click on that squad's icon at the bottom of the screen.

•• RRee cc aallll TTrroooopp ss ((00 mmoovveess))

: From the Reinforce Screen, you can also recall troops you previously
garrisoned in a province. Simply click on the squads icon in the province to recall that squad.
Recalling squads regains some Planetary Requisition.

•• RReevviiee ww HHiissttoorryy ((00 mmoovveess))::

You can review basic facts and historical details about any
province on Kronus by selecting it and clicking "History." This will give you an overview of the
province, as well as a document drawn from the planet's history.

•• RReevviiee ww CCoommmmaa nnddeerr I

Innffoo ((00 mmoovveess))::

By clicking "Commander" you can access a screen that
provides you with a snapshot of your commander and achievements. This screen includes
your commander's game statistics, your Honor Guard, and a roster of the races you have
defeated. You can also review Wargear from this screen.

Once you have finished your actions for the turn, click "End Turn." The enemy armies will then
each take their actions.

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COMMANDER HONOR GUARD

As you conquer more and more of Kronus you will gain up to a dozen special units for your
commander's Honor Guard. These are elite troops assigned to your commander due to his
prowess in battle.

Conquering a province with an Honor Guard squad as its bonus grants you the right to train this
squad. To train the squad, you must spend Planetary Requisition. You can do this either on the
Commander Screen (by clicking on a pale icon of the squad) or on the Attack Screen (by clicking
on the icon at the bottom of the screen).

Once an Honor Guard unit is trained it begins all attacks ready, alongside the commander. This
enables you to repel any early attacks on your base, and to drive quickly into enemy territory.

Honor Guard units can be killed in battle, however, and must then be retrained.

WARGEAR

Throughout the campaign, you will be awarded Wargear for your victories. Wargear are unique
weapons and pieces of equipment that increases the strength of your commander in combat.
Wargear also changes the appearance of your commander, making him look more imposing on
the battlefield.

Any time you are awarded wargear, you will be able to go to a special Wargear screen and
choose a new piece from the ten available. Some pieces of wargear have prerequisites,
however, so you may need to get one piece to later upgrade to another.

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NECRON UNITS

BUILDER SCARAB (HOT KEY: S)

The Builder Scarab is the most basic of Necron units, but is also one of the most
valuable. It is the only unit that can capture Strategic Points, and also serves as
the building unit for creating Necron structures. Builder Scarabs can also repair
damaged structures, infantry and vehicles in the heat of battle. While extremely
useful in expanding your territory, Builder Scarabs are not outfitted with any
weapons, making them extremely vulnerable to enemies. Builder Scarabs can
also detect infiltrated units.

NECRON WARRIOR (HOT KEY: N)

This Necron heavy infantry unit is a terror to behold on the field of battle. Made of
a flexible and regenerative metal, the Necron Warrior can actually regenerate
health while in the field, and also take on enemy infantry with its powerful gauss
weaponry. Necron Warriors also have a chance of reassembling themselves if
they are defeated. While technically the lowest Necron infantry unit, in large
numbers, the Necron Warrior is a formidable foe. Necron Warriors can be
teleported back to any Necron building except the Gauss Turret using their
Summon ability.

WRAITH (HOT KEY: W)

Capable of phasing itself out of the physical world, the Wraith is a deceptive unit,
especially when put in a reconnaissance role. Wraiths move extremely fast and
are capable of a tremendously powerful melee attack at close range. But, Wraiths
are also lightly armored and can take little punishment from enemy units (although
they are more resilient against ranged attacks). While phased, these units can
move about the map freely, but are unable to attack. Wraiths can also detect
infiltrated units and uncapture enemy Strategic Points.

NECRON LORD (HOT KEY: L)

The primary Necron commander unit, the Necron Lord is a powerful foe when in
close proximity to other Necron infantry. By acquiring artifacts, the Necron Lord
can exponentially increase its abilities as well as the strength of the troops around
it. As you upgrade the Necron Monolith headquarters, the Necron Lord can gain
access to more powerful abilities and upgrades.

IMMORTALS (HOT KEY: I)

This Necron heavy infantry unit is best suited for assaults on enemy structures
and vehicles. Their heavy gauss blasters can penetrate most enemy armor and
have the longest range of all Necron weapons, although when facing enemy
infantry, Immortals are better served using melee attacks. Like the Necron
Warriors, Immortals also have the chance to reassemble themselves if they are
defeated.

NECRONS

For 60 million years, the Necrons have lain dormant under the surface of the planet Kronus.
Aeons ago, the Necrontyr race clung to their short lives in fear of oblivion at the hands of their
massive and ravaging star. They pushed the limits of science in an effort to lengthen their lives,
but to no avail. Then, the star gods known as the C'tan were discovered, offering immortality at a
terrible price. The Necrontyr agreed, and their souls were encased in living metal bodies. What
they did not know was that the process dulled their minds and senses so they became slaves of
the C'tan. The C'tan needed warrior-slaves to harvest the life forms of the galaxy so the star gods
can feast on souls, and the C'tan's new Necrons served this purpose well. Their methods are
fearsome and without remorse. On the field of battle they wield unholy armaments and can tap in
to the dark powers of their god to give them a considerable edge against their enemies.

Made of a malleable and flexible metallic element that has the power to regenerate itself, the
Necrons are never fully defeated when slain. Most Necron units have a chance to reassemble
themselves once defeated, effectively making them invincible.

While highly powerful melee combatants, the Necrons are also adept at long-ranged attacks.
Their ancient technologies make them skilled at fighting both infantry and vehicles. Their most
important unit, the Necron Lord, can also be upgraded with a variety of artifacts. Once upgraded,
the Necron Lord can strengthen the power of Necron units in his vicinity.

The unholy forces of the Necron are perhaps the most formidable in Warhammer 40,000: Dark
Crusade. With powerful weapons, the ability to reassemble their defeated, and an unquenchable
thirst to enslave all life, the Necrons are an unholy force to be reckoned with.

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NECRON BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

MONOLITH (HOT KEY: M)

The Necron Monolith headquarters is the most basic and important structure you
can have. The Monolith serves as a starting point, allowing you to build other
structures in close proximity to it. The Monolith is also the building from which all
units are trained. When first built, the Monolith is considered to be Dormant, but
can be upgraded to increase its powers. The entire Necron economy is centered
around bringing the Dormant Monolith back to life. Each successive upgrade
slowly awakens the Monolith’s true powers as well as unlocking additional units.
Once fully awakened, the Monolith becomes an extremely deadly mobile fortress,
that can destroy any other unit in the game.

PLASMA GENERATOR (HOT KEY: P)

The Plasma Generator generates the Power resource, which is essential for
creating and deploying units, building structures, and upgrading your technology.
You can only build so many Plasma Generators in proximity to your Monolith and,
when destroyed, Plasma Generators will damage any unit or building nearby.
Necron Plasma Generators increase in cost as more are built.

OBELISK (HOT KEY: L)

Obelisks bolster any captured Strategic Points when built upon them, protecting
them from the enemy. Obelisks also reduce the time needed to research upgrades
and create and deploy units. Obelisks can also be upgraded with heavier
fortifications, allowing them to serve as gun emplacements and further reducing
the time needed for upgrades and unit creation. Once built, an Obelisk will also
create a small Control Area around its perimeter, allowing you to build other
structures around it. Obelisks have the added bonus of increasing both your
squad and vehicle cap.

THERMO PLASMA GENERATOR (HOT KEY: T)

The Thermo Plasma Generator operates much like the regular Plasma Generator,
but must be erected directly on a Slag Deposit. Once built, the structure will let
you accumulate Power resources at a much higher rate, but like its Plasma
Generator counterpart, it is very unstable. Once destroyed, it will damage any
nearby unit or structure.

SUMMONING CORE (HOT KEY: S)

The Necron Summoning core is a required structure for the creation of more
advanced infantry units. Once built, the Summoning Core gives you access to
additional units , as well as unlocking the summoning ability for Necron Warriors
and Flayed Ones.

GREATER SUMMONING CORE (HOT KEY: G)

The building of a Greater Summoning Core grants you access to more deadly and
advanced vehicle units, including Destroyers, Heavy Destroyers, and Tomb
Spyders. Outside of allowing you to build vehicles, the Greater Summoning
Core also unlocks additional upgrades for your Monolith headquarters.

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PARIAHS (HOT KEY: P)

An unholy combination of metal and flesh, the Pariahs are the newest breed of
Necron infantry. Each blow from their Warscythe can reduce an enemy’s
movement speed as well as maximum health, an effect that lasts until the Pariahs
are defeated. This skill makes them extremely effective against both light and
heavy infantry.

FLAYED ONES (HOT KEY: F)

The sight of Flayed Ones on the battlefield is enough to reduce any nearby enemy
infantry morale. These units drape the skins of their defeated enemies on their
corrupt bodies, giving them a macabre appearance. If such a sight isn’t enough to
dissuade enemy units, the Flayed Ones are also capable of incredibly powerful
melee attacks and can also reassemble themselves when defeated. Due to their
short attack range, they are best suited for direct infantry and heavy infantry
confrontations. Flayed Ones can be teleported back to any Necron building
except the Gauss Turret using their Summon ability.

NECRON VEHICLES

TOMB SPYDERS (HOT KEY: T)

The Tomb Spyder unit is a strong mix of both anti-infantry melee combat and
support. The Tomb Spyder is adept at close-range attacks, but can also assist in
the field by creating Attack Scarabs at the expense of its own health. When used
in assaults, the Tomb Spyder can also reassemble fallen infantry, bringing them
back to fighting condition. Attack Scarabs can attack both units and buildings, but
are most effective against enemy vehicles.

DESTROYER (HOT KEY: D)

This hulking infantry unit is a Necron Warrior that’s been attached to a skimmer
body, giving it high agility and attack capabilities. The Destroyer is best suited for
countering enemy infantry. Destroyers have a melee attack that allow them to
disrupt ranged enemy infantry squads.

HEAVY DESTROYER

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The Heavy Destroyer is much like the Destroyer unit, except that it is geared
towards destroying enemy structures and vehicles. The Heavy Destroyer is also a
very fast moving unit, making it ideal for surprise attacks as well as offering anti­vehicle support in larger assaults. Destroyers have a melee attack that allow
them to disrupt ranged enemy infantry squads.

LORD DESTROYER (HOT KEY: O)

An evil abomination to say the least, the Lord Destroyer is a lesser Necron Lord
attached to a skimmer body. The horrifying result of such a mix is a deadly heavy
infantry unit that is swift and extremely deadly. While its weaponry is moderately
effective against enemy infantry and vehicles, the Lord Destroyer’s true power
lies in its ability to freeze enemy units in stasis, and its ability to possess enemy
vehicles.

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– The Solar Pulse allows the Necron Lord to expose infiltrated enemy
units in a large area, while also temporarily blinding nearby enemy units (hence disabling their
ranged attacks).

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– Allows the Necron Lord to temporarily cloak nearby units. This

ability cannot be used on the Necron Lord when he is low on health.

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– The deadliest of the Necron Lord’s abilities, the
Essence of the Nightbringer allows the Necron Lord to temporarily transform himself into a
ghostly manifestation of the Nightbringer. Once transformed, the Necron Lord becomes
invulnerable, and has an immensely powerful melee attack. All damage inflicted by the
Nightbringer is also gifted to the Necron Lord as health when he returns to his regular form.

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– This ability allows the Necron Lord to teleport around the battlefield.

NECRON INFANTRY ABILITIES

GG eett BBaacckk UUpp ––

The base chance that a defeated Necron units will reassemble and return to

battle. If successful, the reassembled unit returns at half health.

PP eerrssiisstt ––

Those Necron units that don’t reassemble have a chance of being brought back to life
by certain support units, such as Tomb Spyders or a Necron Lord with the Resurrection Orb
ability.

RRee dduuccee RRee sseeaarrcchh TTiimmee ––

This is the power Obelisks have to reduce the time needed to research

new abilities and upgrades, as well as train and deploy new Necron units.

PP hhaass ee SShhiifftt ((HHoo tt KKeeyy:: PP)) ––

An ability of the Wraith that phases it out of the physical world

temporarily. While this timed ability is active, the Wraith can neither be damaged nor attack.

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Allows both Necron Warriors and Flayed Ones to teleport to any

Necron building except the Gauss Turret.

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This ability allows Flayed Ones built at the Monolith to emerge out of

the ground anywhere your units have line of sight to.

NECRON VEHICLE ABILITIES

PP ooss ssee ssssiioo nn ((HHoott KKeeyy:: PP)) ––

Allows a Lord Destroyer to possess any enemy vehicle. If successful,
the Lord Destroyer will disappear from view and become the vehicle itself. If the vehicle is
destroyed, the Lord Destroyer will phase back in to view, with reduced health.

SSttaassiiss FFiieelldd (( HHoott KKeeyy:: FF)) ––

Lord Destroyers gain the ability to trap units in a stasis field, rendering
them immobile and unable to attack.

SSppaa wwnn SSccaarraabbss ((HHoott KKeeyy:: SS)) ––

Tomb Spyders spawn Attack Scarabs at the expense of their

health.

NECRON MONOLITH

The Necron Monolith is a unique structure that serves two very important purposes in
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade. The structure serves as the main Necron
Headquarters, as well as its Barracks, Vehicle Shop and Armory. When first built, the Monolith is
considered Dormant. By awakening the Monolith with upgrades, more of its latent powers will
come online, giving you further access to more sophisticated upgrades and more deadly infantry
and vehicle units.

Once fully awakened, the Monolith’s second purpose becomes clear: destruction. A fully
awakened Monolith becomes a mobile attack base, able to engage and destroy even the most
powerful enemy units and vehicles.

FORBIDDEN ARCHIVE (HOT KEY: F)

Holding unholy and terrible artifacts, the Forbidden Archive serves one purpose
only: to increase the power of your Necron Lord. You can choose from 8 deadly
artifacts, each of which bestows new powers upon your Necron Lord. You will
face difficult decisions though, since you can only choose a maximum of three
artifacts.

ENERGY CORE (HOT KEY: E)

The Energy Core is required to fully awaken the capabilities of your Necron
Monolith headquarters, a process that requires a surplus of both time and
resources. Once built, the Energy Core will allow you to utilize your Monolith as a
mobile engine of mass destruction, and also bestows the powerful Essence of the
Nightbringer ability on your Necron Lord.

GAUSS TURRET (HOT KEY: U)

An important piece of your war machine, the Gauss Turret is a structure equipped
with a Heavy Gauss Flayer. Effective against infantry, the Turret can also be
upgraded with additional weaponry to combat enemy vehicles. The Gauss Turret
can detect infiltrated enemy infantry, and has an impressive range on its attacks,
making it a valuable tool in protecting your Monolith and other structures.

NECRON UNIT ABILITIES

The Necron units have a wide variety of special abilities that they can use to turn the battle their
way. Most abilities are focused on leader units, who are able to imbue and strengthen even the
most basic Necron unit to become a powerful fighter when it is needed most.

NECRON LORD ABILIITES

CChh rroo nnoommee ttrroonn ((HHoott KKeeyy:: CC))

– Allows the Necron Lord to slow time for several seconds, while

granting Necron forces the power to move and attack normally.

LLiigghhttnniinn gg FFiieelldd ((HHoott KKeeyy:: LL))

– The Necron Lord will unleash an unholy barrage of lightning against
any units that deal him melee damage. Each melee attack also builds up a stored electrical
charge that the Necron Lord can unleash on his enemies.

NNiigg hhttmmaa rree SShhrroo uudd ((HHoott KK eeyy:: NN))

– The Necron Lord can unleash a cloud of fear on the battlefield.

Any unit trapped in his perimeter will lose morale and flee for a short period of time.

PP hhaassee S

Shhiifftteerr (( HHoott KKeeyy:: PP))

– When utilized, the Necron Lord will phase out of the physical world
along with any nearby units, allowing them to either flee from battle, or to hold the enemy in place
while waiting for reinforcements.

PP hhyyll aacctteerryy ((HHoott KKeeyy:: YY))

– The Necron Lord summons a swarm of locusts that envelope his body,
reducing the amount of ranged damage he receives, while also significantly boosting his health
regeneration.

RRee ss uurrrr eecc ttiioonn OOrrbb (( HHoott KKeeyy :: RR))

– Resurrection Orb allows the Necron Lord to resurrect nearby
fallen Necron infantry. This ability has a passive component that will increase the number of
defeated Necron units that reassemble when in close proximity to the Necron Lord. The orb also
allows him to periodically cast a mass resurrection spell that brings all dead Necron units to life
in a small area around him.

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TAU COMMANDER (HOT KEY: C)

The Tau Commander is the main hero unit of the Tau Empire. The Tau Commander
is unique in the sense that he has no melee attack, he is purely a ranged
specialist. The Tau Commander can’t take as much punishment as other
commanders, but his firepower more than makes up for this. The Tau Commander
also has several weapon upgrades that he can choose from to increase his
firepower. Once having researched his upgrades, the Tau Commander is
comparable to a mobile weapon platform – excelling at both anti-infantry and
anti-vehicle tasks.

XV88 BROADSIDE (HOT KEY: B)

This Tau heavy infantry unit comes equipped with dual missile pods, making it
very effective against enemy vehicles. The Broadside can entrench itself and
utilize powerful twin railguns, making it a formidable weapon emplacement.The
railgun is good against both infantry and vehicles.

XV8 CRISIS BATTLESUIT (HOT KEY: X)

Powerful from both short and long range, the XV8 Crisis Battlesuit is reserved for
the most elite of Tau infantry. The Battlesuit comes equipped with a jetpack that
allows the unit to travel over the battlefield at an accelerated pace. The Battlesuit
also features customizable weapons that can be modified to make them more
effective against a variety of enemy units.

KROOT CARNIVORE (HOT KEY: C)

The Kroot Carnivore is a special alien unit that has pledged allegiance to the Tau
Empire. Kroot Carnivores are most effective in melee combat, where they can
reduce enemy infantry to shreds with their powerful claws. Kroot Carnivores can
also cannibalize the corpses of defeated units which not only replenishes lost
health, but also increases the maximum health of all Kroot Carnivores on
the battlefield.

KROOT SHAPER (HOT KEY: S)

The Kroot Shaper serves as commander for lesser Kroot infantry, improving both
their health and their speed. He is most effective when commanding Kroot
Carnivores or Kroot Hound Packs.

KROOT HOUND PACK (HOT KEY: H)

Effective against both infantry and heavy infantry, the Kroot Hound Pack is an
intimidating foe best suited at melee combat. Fast and agile, the unit can cover
distances quickly, making them an important piece of any Tau assault force.

VESPID STINGWINGS (HOT KEY: V)

The insectoid Vespid are highly valuable when used as a reconnaissance squad,
but can also deal out massive damage with their diamond-sharp claws at close
range. Their Jump ability allows them to traverse great distances on the
battlefield almost instantly. The Vespid Strain leader increases the maximum
amount of health for each Vespid Stingwing member.

THE TAU EMPIRE

While a relatively young race, the Tau have made their presence known by becoming one of the
most efficient and powerful military forces in the galaxy. Fresh from their successful campaign to
conquer Kronus, the Tau are seemingly without rivals. Their powerful technology has laid waste to
countless armies, but it is their unique ideology that proves to be their most powerful weapon.

Fighting for what they call the Greater Good, the Tau sweep through the galaxy, seeking
enlightenment and unity to those who join them. This powerful ideology, while focused on
community and well-being, lends itself well to the ways of combat. Tau fighters are extremely
determined in their reasons to fight, giving them exceptionally high morale.

Two such allied races are the Kroot and the Vespid. Having joined the Tau Empire, the two alien
races now fight for them, giving the Tau army a wide array of unique attack capabilities. The
Kroot are fearsome warriors adept at melee combat, while the insectoid Vespid are skilled at
quick raids and assaults, thanks to their speed.

While Tau units are most effective utilizing their rifles from long range, their unique relationship
with the Kroot and the Vespid ensure that the Greater Good will be spread throughout the galaxy.

TAU EMPIRE UNITS

EARTH CASTE BUILDER (HOT KEY: E)

The building unit for the Tau, the Earth Caste Builder can erect a number of
structures and perform repairs on damaged structures. The unit is highly
important to expanding your territory, but comes outfitted with no weaponry,
making it very vulnerable to enemy attacks.

XV15 STEALTHSUIT (HOT KEY: S)

XV15 Stealthsuits are the main scouting unit for the Tau, and can infiltrate enemy
territory, secure Strategic Points, and engage in light combat. Stealthsuits are
naturally invisible to enemies, and can only be spotted by enemy detectors. They
can also upgrade to receive a team leader (or "Shas'vre") who wears a heavier
XV25 Stealthsuit. Stealthsuits can jump after researching the jetpacks upgrade.

FIRE WARRIOR (HOT KEY: F)

The basic Tau attack infantry, the Fire Warrior is most effective when engaging
the enemy from a considerable distance. Highly accurate, they can reduce enemy
units to ash before they even know where the attacks are coming from.
Unfortunately, despite their ranged capabilities, Fire Warriors are extremely
ineffective in melee combat.

PATHFINDER (HOT KEY: P)

While not as powerful as other Tau infantry, the Pathfinder unit is an excellent
support unit. They have the ability to mark enemy units, making them extremely
vulnerable to ranged fire. Pathfinders also offer suppression fire, which
temporarily slows the advance of enemy units.

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GREATER KNARLOC (HOT KEY: G)

The legendary Greater Knarloc is the ultimate killing machine available to the Tau.
It can reduce even the most heavily armored vehicles in the game to scrap metal
in a matter of moments. Against infantry, it has a high chance of killing any unit
instantly by biting it in half. Its thick hide makes it almost impervious to all damage
and attacks.

TAU EMPIRE BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

CADRE HEADQUARTERS (HOT KEY: C)

The Tau Cadre Headquarters serves as your main base of operations. The building
lets you create Earth Caste Builders, Stealth Suits, and Vespid Stingwings.
Outside of infantry creation the Cadre Headquarters lets you research new
infantry upgrades and also allows you to build other structures in a perimeter
around it.

PLASMA GENERATOR (HOT KEY: P)

The Plasma Generator is your main means of acquiring the Power resource. Once
built, the Plasma Generator can be upgraded a number of times to increase the
rate at which you can accumulate Power. A Tau Cadre Headquarters can only
support a limited number of Plasma Generators. Once destroyed by enemies,
Plasma Generators will damage any nearby units or buildings.

TAU BARRACKS (HOT KEY: B)

The main Tau infantry units are created at the Barracks, including Fire Warriors,
Pathfinders, XV88 Broadsides, and XV8 Crisis Suits. You can also train a Tau
Commander at the Barracks, a powerful infantry unit adept at both combat and
supporting other nearby Tau units.

LISTENING POST (HOT KEY: L)

The Listening Post can be built upon any Strategic Points or Relic sites. Once
built, the structure will increase the rate at which you accumulate the Requisition
resource from that point, as well as make it more difficult for an enemy to capture.
The Listening Post can be upgraded a number of times with more advanced
weaponry to make it more effective against various enemy units.

KROOT BARRACKS (HOT KEY: N)

This building is required if you wish to requisition the many Kroot infantry units,
including Kroot Carnivores, Kroot Shaper, Kroot Hound Packs, Krootox, and the
Greater Knarloc.

PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT (HOT KEY: E)

The main Tau research structure, the Path to Enlightenment serves a number of
important roles. Once built, the structure will allow you to upgrade infantry and
vehicle capabilities, as well as increase both your population and vehicle cap.
The Path to Enlightenment will also allow you to build either a Mont’ka Command
Post or a Kauyon Command Post.

ETHEREAL (HOT KEY: E)

The Tau Ethereal proves valuable when supporting other Tau units. Its For The
Greater Good ability can increase the health, morale, and attack power of all on­map Tau units as long as the Ethereal is alive, making it a powerful support unit.
The Ethereal can also summon its elite bodyguard to help turn the tides of battle,
or call upon the Air Caste to bomb a location into oblivion.

TAU EMPIRE VEHICLES

DEVILFISH TROOP CARRIER (HOT KEY: C)

If infantry units must be moved across the battlefield, the Tau Devilfish Troop
Carrier is the best vehicle for that job because of its stealth abilities. Capable of
holding three full squads of infantry, it can drop off units wherever they are
needed. The vehicle also is equipped with a burst cannon for close range attacks,
but is ineffective in prolonged assaults.

DRONE SQUAD (HOT KEY: R)

The Drone Squad possesses the ability to burrow in the ground and wait for
unsuspecting enemies to pass within their reach. Once alerted, the Drone Squad
will spring from their hiding places and attack, making them an effective surprise
attack unit. When it is low on health, the Drone Squad will self-destruct, damaging
all nearby enemy units.

SKYRAY MISSILE GUNSHIP (HOT KEY: S)

The Skyray Missile Gunship is an ideal vehicle for engaging the enemy from a
very long distance. A mobile missile platform, the Skyray’s Missile Barrage
upgrade allows it to unload an entire payload on to a small area on the map,
resulting in massive damage.

DRONE HARBINGER (HOT KEY: D)

The Drone Harbinger is not designed to directly engage enemy forces, but instead
is a mobile Drone hangar that lets you transport Drones anywhere on the field of
battle. Once deployed, the Drones disperse and attack any enemies that come
within range until their limited supply of energy is depleted.

HAMMERHEAD GUNSHIP (HOT KEY: H)

The ultimate Tau vehicle, the Hammerhead Gunship is best suited for engaging
enemy heavy armored vehicles and structures. The Hammerhead can also kill
infantry fairly effectively, though it is better suited to larger, heavier targets. While
carrying a payload of powerful weaponry, the Hammerhead Gunship has lighter
armor than most enemy vehicle counterparts, making it more susceptible to attack.

KROOTOX (HOT KEY: K)

This enormous beast of burden has been harnessed by the Kroot for use in battle.
Mounted by a Kroot Carnivore, it is effective at both ranged and melee combat. Its
size and strength make it extremely deadly against all enemy unit types, including
infantry, structures, and vehicles.

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ETHEREAL ABILITIES

FFoorr TT hhee GGrree aatteerr GGoooodd ––

This passive ability will boost the health, morale, and attacking power of
all Tau units on the map. This ability stays in effect until the Ethereal who used it is killed, at which
point all Tau units on the map experience a temporary, but dramatic, drop in health, morale, and
attacking power.

HH oolloo-- PPrroojjeeccttiioonn ((HHoott KKeeyy:: HH)) ––

This diversionary tactic allows an Ethereal to clone any Tau unit.
These clones, while incapable of attacking the enemy, can absorb a modest amount of damage,
making them excellent distraction units while you prepare a more power assault.

SSuummmm oonn EElliittee BBooddyygguuaarrddss ((HHoott KKee yy:: SS)) ––

Even though the Ethereal is fairly ineffective in combat,
he can still summon an elite squad of Tau bodyguards. These fanatical bodyguards have more
attack power than regular Tau Fire Warriors, and can absorb more damage than their
counterparts.

A

Aii rr CCaa ssttee SSttrriikkee ((HHoott KKeeyy :: BB )) ––

For extreme attacks, the Ethereal can summon an aerial attack

from the Air Caste. The resulting attack deals tremendous damage to the targeted area.

TAU INFANTRY ABILITIES

PP hhoottoonn GGrreennaaddee ((HHoott KK eeyy:: GG)) ––

Fire Warrior squad leaders have the ability to throw Photon
Grenades. Photon Grenades do heavy damage to infantry in an area of effect, and disrupt
formations by throwing units back.

EE MMPP GGrreennaaddee ((HHoott KKeeyy :: EE)) ––

Stealth Team squad leaders have the ability to throw EMP Grenades.
EMP Grenades temporarily disable the circuitry of vehicles and buildings, preventing them from
firing or moving for a short period of time.

IInnffii llttrraattiioonn FF iirree ––

This ability allows Tau Stealthsuits to fire while infiltrated, increasing their role

as a stealth and reconnaissance unit. This is not an upgrade, but an innate ability.

DDeetteecctt IInnffiillttrraatti

ioonn ––

A passive ability which allows Vespid Stingwings and Tau Pathfinders to

better detect enemy stealth units.

MMaa rrkk SSqquuaadd ((HHoo tt KKee yy:: MM)) ––

To better aid their compatriots, the Tau Pathfinder can mark enemy

targets. Once marked, other Tau infantry can more accurately target those enemies.

CCaannnniibbaalliissmm ((HHoott KK eeyy:: CC )) ––

Kroot Carnivores can cannibalize the corpses of defeated enemies.

Each body consumed will increase the maximum health of all Kroot Carnivores.

FFeerraall LLeeaa pp ((HHoott KKee yy:: FF)) ––

Feral Leap gives both Kroot Hounds and Carnivores the enhanced ability
to leap at their foes from greater distances, stunning the target while doing considerable
damage.

SShh rreedd ((H

Hoott KKee yy:: DD)) ––

This ability allows Vespid Stingwings to shred the armor from enemy

buildings with their diamond-hard claws.

EE nnttrree nncchh ((HHoott KKee yy:: EE)) ––

This ability allows the Broadside to forfeit mobility in order to deploy its

twin-mounted rail guns.

TAU VEHICLE ABILITIES

LLaa uunncchh HHaa rrbbiinnggeerr DDrroonneess ((HH oott KKee yy:: SS)) ––

The Drone Harbinger can release a set of drones to
attack enemies directly. The Drones can only attack for a limited amount of time before falling to
the ground inert from lack of power.

MMiissssiillee BBaarrrraaggee ((HHoott KKeeyy:: BB)) ––

The Skyray has the ability to unleash all of its missiles onto a

concentrated area in a massive burst of destruction.

BB uurrrrooww ((HHoott KK eeyy:: BB)) ––

Drone squads can use this ability while waiting for unsuspecting enemies

to pass by.

VEHICLE BEACON (HOT KEY: V)

The Vehicle Beacon allows you to call in the use of Tau vehicles, including the
Devilfish Troop Carrier, Skyray Missile Gunships, Drone Harbingers, Drone
Squads, and Hammerhead Gunships.

THERMO PLASMA GENERATOR (HOT KEY: T)

The Thermo Plasma Generator operates much like the regular Plasma Generator,
but must be erected directly on a Slag Deposit. Once built, the structure will let
you accumulate Power resources at a much higher rate, but like its Plasma
Generator counterpart, it is very unstable. Once destroyed, it will damage any
nearby unit or structure.

MONT’KA COMMAND POST (HOT KEY: M)

The Mont’ka Command Post guides the Tau in the ways of the Mont’ka, or the
“killing blow.” The structure is needed to requisition XV8 Crisis Suits,
Hammerhead Gunships, as well as build the Coalition Center structure. The
building also allows you to research more advanced upgrades for your units. If
you choose to build a Mont’ka Command Post, you are prohibited from building a
Kauyon Command Post.

KAUYON COMMAND POST (HOT KEY: K)

The Kauyon Command post guides the Tau in the ways of the “patient hunter.” The
structure allows you to requisition both Kroot hounds and Krootox, research more
advanced upgrades for your units, as well as build a Coalition Center. Once built,
you are prohibited from building a Mont’ka Command Post.

COALITION CENTER (HOT KEY: S)

The building of this structure further pushes the Tau in their quest for The Greater
Good. The Coalition Center allows you to requisition the Tau Ethereal, and is also
required for the creation of the Greater Knarloc.

TAU EMPIRE UNIT ABILITIES

While the Tau have less Commander-type abilities, they do feature a wider variety of abilities that
take in to account their large number of unit types. Abilities can be researched to increase not
only Tau units, but also Kroot and Vespid units.

TAU COMMANDER ABILITIES

SSnn aarree TTrraapp ((HHoott KKeeyy:: NN)) ––

The Tau Commander can release a Snare Trap that, once triggered, will

stun and temporarily immobilize any nearby enemy units.

TTaa rrggeett AAccqq uuiirree dd ((HHoott KKeeyy:: GG)) ––

To increase his attack damage, the Tau Commander can charge

his main weapon for a powerful attack that targets a single unit.

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IMPERIAL GUARD

HEAVY WEAPONS TEAM (HOT KEY: H)

The Heavy Weapons Team allows you to secure positions and cover chokepoints
with ease. Deployed as a single trooper, the team can then entrench into a
position fortified with sandbags to bring their weapons to bear. When entrenched,
the Heavy Weapons Team receives major defensive bonuses. Their weapon can
be upgraded to a lascannon or autocannon, allowing them to deal with vehicles or
heavy infantry units.

NNEEWW IIMMPPEE RRIIAA LL GGUU AA RRDD AA BBIILLIITTIIEESS
EE nnttrree nncchh ((HHoott KKeeyy:: EE)) ––

The Heavy Weapons Team digs in to bring their weapon to bear. The team
is very vulnerable while entrenching, but very resilient once their sandbags are set up.
Entrenched teams can not move until they unentrench.

LLoonn gg RRaanngg ee SSccaann ((HHoo tt KKeeyy:: SS)) ––

Used from the Field Command, the scan grants line of sight and

reveals infiltrated units in the targeted area of effect. It can be targeted at any point on the map.

ORKS

FLASH GITZ (HOT KEY: F)

Obsessed with their prize Kustom Shootas, these Orks spend much of their time
polishing and upgrading their powerful weapons. Other Orks call these over­equipped boyz Flash Gitz. The Gitz give Ork armies some much-needed ranged
firepower and are able to mow down enemies at a distance while the other boyz
charge in.

NEW ORK ABILITIES

BB uurrnnaa BBoo mmbb ((HHoo tt KKee yy:: NN)) ––

The Mad Dok has learned the nastiest of medicines: high explosives.

He may plant a bomb that quickly counts down to a massive fiery detonation.

SPACE MARINES

GREY KNIGHTS (HOT KEY: K)

Space Marine players may now train a single squad of elite Grey Knights. Space
Marines who serve as the Inquisition's premier daemonhunters, Grey Knights are
powerful melee combatants and psykers. They are especially effective against
daemons.

NEW SPACE MARINE ABILITIES

FFuu rriioo uuss CC hhaarrggee ––

Researched at the Armory, this ability allows Grey Knights to inflict devastating
damage on their targets. Once researched, this ability is active whenever the Grey Knights are in
the Assault stance.

PP ssyycchhiicc IInnqquuii ssiitt iioonn ((HHoott KKeeyy:: II))

The Grey Knights may release a burst of psychic energy that
courses across the ground, torturing any units that come into the area of effect. The effect
persists in the area for some time.

NEW UNITS FOR EXISTING RACES

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Dark Crusade adds new units and abilities for each of the five
races introduced in previous Dawn of War products.

CHAOS SPACE MARINES

DAEMON PRINCE (HOT KEY TO SUMMON: S)

The ultimate goal of a Chaos Lord is to ascend to daemonhood, becoming a
powerful creature of the Warp and a commander of its legions – a Daemon
Prince. By researching this summoning at the Daemon Pit, Chaos Space Marine
players can now transform their Chaos Lord into the Daemon Prince.

The Daemon Prince is a supremely powerful melee combatant able to face other top-tier units in
direct combat. He also benefits from most of the Chaos Lord’s other upgrades.

NNEEWW CC HH AA OOSS AABBIILLIITT IIEESS
DDaaeemmoonn RRoo aarr ((HHoott KKeeyy :: RR )) ––

With a mighty roar, the Daemon Prince shatters the morale of

enemies in close proximity to him.

TTaaiinn tteedd AAuussppee xx ((HHoott KKeeyy:: NN)) ––

By cursing the ground with foul sigils, the Chaos Lord may reveal

infiltrated units who pass nearby. Tainted Auspex is targeted at a point on the ground.

ELDAR

HARLEQUIN (HOT KEY: H)

An enigmatic servant of the Eldar Laughing God, the Harlequin emerges from the
Webway to aid your forces and to reenact the great battles of Eldar myth. A
powerful melee combatant, the Harlequin can disrupt enemy infantry with ease
and deal significant damage.

NNEEWW EELLDDAA RR AABBIILLIITT II EESS
DDaannccee ooff DDeeaatthh ((HHoott KKeeyy:: DD)) ––

The Harlequin leaps from opponent to opponent with blinding

speed, dealing significant damage and knocking down all but the toughest opponents.

HHaarrlleeqq uuiinn''ss KK iissss ((HHoott KKeeyy:: KK)) ––

Driving a monofilament wire into an opponent, the Harlequin kills

her foe in an instant. The victim's boiling blood splashes out to damage nearby enemies as well.

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LL oo ccaall iizzaattiioo nn SSuu pp ee rrvv iissoorr

Eric Ellicock O’Keady

QQAA TTeecchhnn iicciiaa nn ss

Richard Jones
David Wilson
Michael Zlotnicki

MMaassttee rrii nngg LL aabb TTeecc hhn

niicciiaannss

Glen Peters
Anthony Dunnet
T. Ryan Arnold
Heidi Salguero

RRee mm aa sstt ee rrii nn gg PPrroo jjeecc tt MMaannaaggeerr

Charles Batarse

DDaattaabbaass ee AAddmmii nnii sstt rraattoorr

Jonathan Gill

DDaattaabbaassee AA pp ppll iiccaattiioonnss EEnnggiinneeeerr

Brian Kincaid

GGaammee E

Evvaall uuaattiioonn TTeeaamm

Scott Frazier
Matt Elzie
Eric Weiss
Chris Emerson

HHuumm aa nn FFaacctt oorrss DDeessiiggnn SSpp ee cciiaalliiss tt

Ray Kowaleski

QQAA OOppeerraatt iioo nn ss CCoooorrdd iinnaatt oo rr

Steve Nelson

HHRR GGeenneerraallii sstt

Eve Waldman

GAMES WORKSHOP

LL iiccee nn ssiinn gg MM aa nn aa gg ee rr

Erik Mogensen

LL iiccee nn ssiinn gg CCoo--oorrdd iinnaattoorr

Graeme Nicoll

LL iiccee nn ssiinn gg aa nn dd AAccqquuiirreedd RR iigg hh ttss
MMaannaagg ee rr

Simon Moorhouse

HHeeaadd ooff GGrroouupp LLee gg a

all && LLii cceennssiinngg

Andy Jones

II nn tteelllleecctt uu aa ll PP rrooppeerrtt yy MMaa nn aaggeerr

Alan Merrett

Special thanks to the Games
Workshop studios for all
their hard work!

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CREDITS

WARHAMMER 40,000:
DAWN OF WAR: DARK
CRUSADE

AA rrtt DD iirreeccttoorr

Ian Cummings

LL ee aa dd DD eess iiggnneerr

Jonny Ebbert

LL ee aa dd PP rrooggrraammmmeerr

Nick Waanders

LL ee aa dd AAuuddii oo

Jason C. Ross

ART

SSee nn iioo rr AAnnii mmaattoorr

Joe Schober
Richard Panholzer
Michael Moore
Cody Paulson

SSee nn iioo rr AArrttii sstt

Claudio Alvaro
Alexei Nechytaylo
Ross Young
Jacob Binkowski
Kristian Bourdage
Jason Brackman
Tom Burns
Allan Dilks
Cody Kenworthy
Stephen McDonald
Cody M. Paulson
Claire Roberts
Michael Yuki
Shawn Woods

DESIGN

SSee nn i

ioo rr DDeessiiggnneerrss

Damon Gauthier
Daniel Kading
Matthew Berger
Richard Bishop
Philippe Boulle
James Mouat
Darwin Yuen

LLoo cc aalliizz aattiioonn
SSuu ppeerrvv ii ssoorr

Arnaud Lebesnerais

PRODUCTION

PP rroo dd uu cceerr

Jonathan Dowdeswell

AAss ssooccii aa ttee PPrroo dduucc ee rrss

Mike Doyle
Tim Lewinson
Freddy Ouano

PROGRAMMING

SSee nn iioorr PPrrooggrraamm mm ee rrss

John Lydon
Beau Brennen
Glendon Holst
Jordan Isaak
Szymon Mazus

SOUND

SSoo uu nn dd DDeessiiggnn

Tony Gronick

DDii aa lloo gg RReeccoorrddiiss tt

Chris Ove

DDii aa lloo gg MM iixxe

err

Jo Rossi

RELIC STUDIO

EXECUTIVE STAFF

VV PP,, PPDD && GGeenneerraall MMaannaaggeerr

Ron Moravek

EExx ee ccuutt ii vvee PP rroo dd uu cceerr

Tarrnie Williams

DD ii rreeccttoorr,, FFiinnaannccee && OOppeerraattiioonnss

Curtis Terry

DD ii rreecctt oorr ooff HHRR aa nn dd CChh i

iee ff PPrriivvaaccyy

OOffffiicc ee rr

Paula Fellbaum

DIRECTORS

AAuuddii oo DDii rreecctt oo rr

Jennifer Lewis

CCiinneemmaattii ccss DD iirr ee ccttoorr

Owen Hurley

DDeessii gg nn DDii rreecctt oo rr

Jeff Brown

TTee cchhnnooll oo gg yy DDii rreecctt oo rr

Thierry Tremblay

ADMINISTRATION

CCoo nn ttrroollll ee rr

Carol Richards

AAPP// AAddmmiinniisst

trraattiivvee AAssssii sstt aanntt

Courtney Inman

AAddmmii nnii sstt rraattiivv ee AAssssii sstt aa nntt

Lisa Caughill

AAddmmii nnii ssttrraattiivv ee AAssssii sstt aanntt

Nicole McGowan

HHRR RReeccrruuiitteerr aanndd RR eetteenntt iioonn
SSp

peecc iiaall iisstt

Tara Kemes

HHRR GGeenneerraallii sstt

Winnie Sin

RELIC TEST TEAM

DDeevveellooppmm eenntt TTeesstt MMaannaaggeerr

Matt Kernachan

SSee nn ii oo rr DDeevv eell oo ppmmeenntt TTeesstt ee rr

Lino Conti
David Gibbons
Andrew Lockhart
Leo Sakaue

RELIC BALANCE
TEAM

GGaammee BBaall aa nn ccee MMaannaaggeerr

Samson Mow

SSuu pp ee rrvv iissoorrss

Tim Jones
Byron Chow
Matthew Cooper
Ryan Dullum
Taylor Fales
Stefan Haines
Charis Hoo
David Kim
Allen Ko
Josh Long
Matt Watt

IT DEPARTMENT

MMaannaagg ee rr

Frank Roberts

SSee nn ii oo rr IITT SS yysstteemmss SSppeecciiaalliiss tt

Alvin Chung
Jeff Lydell
Joshua Nilson
Vanna Tea

AADDDDIITT IIoo nn aa ll AAUUDDIIOO

OOrriigg iinn aa ll MMuussii cc

Inon Zur - www.inonzur.com

AA II RRWWAAVVEESS SSOOUUNN DD DDEESS IIGG NN

DD ii rreec

ctt oorr ooff SSaa llee ss aanndd MMaarrkkeettiinngg

Derick Cobden

DDii aa lloo gg RReeccoorrddiiss tt

Chris Ove

DDii aa lloo gg MMii xxeerr

Jo Rossi

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NOTES

© 2006 Gas Powered Games Corp. All rights reserved. Gas Powered Games and Supreme Commander are the exclusive trademarks of Gas Powered Games Corp. THQ and the THQ logo are
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners.

www.thq.com

Copyright © Games Workshop Ltd 2006. All Rights Reserved. Games Workshop, the Games Workshop logo,

Citadel, the Citadel device, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000 device, and all associated marks, names, races and race

insignia, characters, illustrations and images from the Warhammer 40,000 universe are either ®, TM and/or © Games

Workshop Ltd 2006, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world. All Rights Reserved.

IN THE GRIM DARKNESS OF THE

FAR FUTURE THERE IS ONLY WAR!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TABLETOP

MINIATURES WARGAMES AND THE

W ARHAMMER 40,000 UNIVERSE, VISIT US AT

www.games-workshop.com

The war-torn worlds of the Warhammer 40,000 universe

await you. Pit the heroic Space Marines against the

Tyranid menace in the Battle for Macragge.

®

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