The Dying Korps of Krieg are the brand new poster boys for the Astra Militarum. However what about some outdated traditional Regiments?
With all of the happenings among the many Galaxy in Warhammer 40,000 it’s no shock that there’s fairly a couple of well-known Regiments of the Astra Militarum. Now that the Dying Korps of Krieg are getting their due, we’re looking again at some legends from earlier editions of the sport. Who is aware of…possibly someday we’d see them get the plastic therapy, too!
Cadian Shock Troopers
Nicely, technically, they’re nonetheless the “default” guard possibility. They’re the usual by which all different Guard Regiments are measured. Cadian Shock Troopers additionally obtained a make-over not too way back so they’re nonetheless very a lot within the battle. And we even getting hints at what’s occurring with their homeworld post-destruction.
Catachan Jungle Fighters
If you would like your Guardsmen to seem like 80’s motion stars then have we obtained a regiment for you! The Catachan Jungle Fighters are among the hardest Guardsmen round. They hail from a Dying World and all seem like they’re able to pump you up. Their foremost vary hasn’t gotten a plastic replace however they’ve gotten fairly a couple of one-off kits in plastic. Possibly someday we’ll see their field get on that Tren(d).
Mordian Iron Guard
The Mordian Iron Guard are one of the properly disciplined combating forces to ever take the sector. No less than in the case of mere mortals. Their planet is unforgiving however they won’t break! They’d a powerful vary of steel miniatures — all in full battle gown. Possibly someday we’ll get them up to date, too. That may be one sharp wanting military!
Tallarn Desert Raiders
That is one Astra Militarum Regiment I doubt we’ll see once more. However it’s an actual disgrace as a result of I fairly preferred the theme of this military. The thought of a hardy military from a desert world was in stark distinction to the Jungle Fighters or those from Ice Worlds (see beneath). Oh properly. Pour one out for the Tallarn Desert Raiders. However not an excessive amount of — water is kind of a treasured useful resource!
Valhallan Ice Warriors
Positive, they may seem like they’re from the Jap Entrance of World Battle II however they aren’t! These are the mighty Valhallan Ice Warriors. Educated within the excessive chilly they’ve held up planetary invasions in carved out ice tunnels far beneath a frozen floor. You gotta give them props to have the ability to fireplace their weapons after they can’t even really feel their fingers.
There are a number of extra Regiments of Renown from the Astra Militarum. We don’t know which of them will present up however right here’s those we didn’t go into element on:
And there’s much more than that. But when your favourite Regiment isn’t on the checklist drop us a line and possibly we’ll do a highlight on them subsequent!
What’s your favourite Astra Militarum Regiment?
Author, Editor, Texas Native, and now Tex-Pat, Adam covers all issues Tabletop Gaming. Which incorporates Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Video games and all the pieces else that entails cube, boards, playing cards and a desk.
A hobbyist, participant, and collector of miniatures and video games, Adam’s present obsession are his Dying and Chaos Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, an increasing assortment of Marvel: Disaster Protocol minis, and his ever rising Arkham Horror: The Card Sport Assortment.
