Skeleton Chariot
The Chariots of the Tomb Kings are the pride of the army and are excellent at fighting on the wide open sand dunes of Nehekhara.
History
The Nehekharans were the first human empire and as such the first to domesticate horses and use them in battle. [4a] The first chariots were built during the reign of Settra and were instrumental in his original conquests of the lands of Nehekhara.
The chariots of the day were light and fast and drawn by pairs of horses. They fought in massed groups and we considered to be the elite of the army. They were only used by the most powerful as only they could afford them. Also only the rich could afford to train the horses to fight in pairs. [4a]
Often they were entombed along with their masters and kings besides the pyramids of the Tomb Kings, ready to serve again upon their awakening. Now, they not only trample all under foot, but they also cause fear as the bones of a pair of long dead horses charge across the battlefield. [4a]
Notable
The biggest fleet of chariots was constructed during the reign of King Alkhazzar I and used by Alcadizaar to defeat Nagash when he first attacked.
- Jackal Squadrons: These chariots of Mahrak were famed for their lightning-quick assaults. [6a]
- Storm Riders (Undead): Cursed charioteers from the time of Sigmar. [7a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 2nd Edition: Two Skeleton Crew each armed with Hand Weapons. May have Chainmail, Full Plate, Shield, Scythe, Spear. May have upto Two additional crew. May have two additional Draught Beasts. [3a]
- 3rd Edition: Two Skeleton Crew each armed with Hand Weapons. May have Bow, Shield. Chariot may have Scythed Wheels. [2a]
- 4th Edition: Two Skeleton Crew each armed with Hand Weapons. May have Bow, Light Armour, Shield. Chariot may have Scythed Wheels. May have a Magic Standard. [1a]
- 5th Edition: One Skeleton Crew: Bow, Hand Weapon. May have Asp Arrows, Javelins, Light Armour, Shield, Spear. Chariot may have Scythed Wheels. May have a Magic Standard. May be led by Mummy Champion or Skeleton Champion. [8]
- 6th Edition: Skeleton Driver: Hand Weapon, Skeleton Warrior: Bow, Hand Weapon, Spear. May upgrade Warrior to Champion, Musician or Standard Bearer. May have a Magic Standard. [1a]
- 8th Edition: Two Skeleton Crw: Bow, Hand Weapon, Spear. May upgrade to Master of Chariots, Musician, Standard Bearer. May have a Magic Standard. [5a]
Gallery
Chariot of a Jackal Squadron
Chariot legions riding to war
Undead Chariot
Skeleton Chariot
Miniatures
Classic Model
Quotes
| The swift charioteers of the king. They who pursue the foes of the sovereign on the day of his awakening.
~ Hieroglyphic inscription over the timb pits of the Skeleton Charioteers of Settra.[4a] |
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Undead (4th Edition)
- 1a: Undead Army List, pg. 86
- 2: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
- 2a: Undead, pg. 121
- 3: Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)
- 3a: Undead Army List, pg. 23
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Tomb Kings (6th Edition)
- 5: Warhammer Armies: Tomb Kings (8th Edition)
- 5a: Core Units, pg. 91
- 6: Warhammer Nagash, Book I
- 6a: Legions of Lybaras, pg. 254
- 7: White Dwarf 114 (UK)
- 7a: Storm Riders, pg. 9
- 8: White Dwarf 227 (UK), Tomb Kngs of Khemri Army List, pg. 76
