if you were clearly meant to switch out swords for axes then GW would not of put in the rule book "if a models wargear says it has a power weapon which has no further special rules, look at the model to tell which type of power weapon it has"
exactly, the bottom line is we have to go off of the OFFICIAL model unless GW FAQs it, using the logic that "DCAs have no chance against terminators" is not an arguement
From a pure rules standpoint, Death Cult Assassins out of the Grey Knights codex are equipped with two power weapons. Power weapons with no special rules.
Per the rulebook on power weapons, as stated above "if a models wargear says it has a power weapon which has no further special rules, look at the model to tell which type of power weapon it has"
Not "original model at time of release". Not "official model". Model. IE a self-scratch built imperial guardsman with 2 weapons - This is my Model.
Otherwise what you are saying is, that for people to use Death Cult Assassins, they MUST only use the original model, they cannot use any conversions, they cannot use any other model to represent a DCA; They must in fact spend over 160 dollars for you to be correct.
Therefore, in an effort to be transparent and fair based on what you are allowed for wargear, and what an OFFICAL model actually has sculpted on it; This is to say the Torso, Legs, Arms and Legs as sculpted to represent what the model comes with, because going off of what you are arguing above, the wargear purchased MUST be represented on the model at all times
1) You will never be allowed to use the signum for a Devastator, unless it is actually attached to the model.
2) If you do not have a grenade pack attached to each model, then you cannot use grenades.
3) Your vehicle must have the legal spotlight attached to its hull, or you cannot use the searchlight rule.
4) All your Ork vehicles must be painted red, or they cannot use the "red goes faster" upgrade.
And so on.
I want you to tell me exactly where it says, in any rulebook, FAQ, Errata, Official White Dwarf update or universally accepted ETC ruling that says in a hobby based on modeling and converting at tournaments that give prizes for best looking model/army, I am not allowed to convert my miniatures in whatever way I choose.
You don't like it? Sorry, not my problem. Per the rules on power weapons, Death Cult Assassins can have any combination of weapons I choose to convert on it's model.
