Unite assassins in Warhammer 40K with the new Veiled Blade Elimination Force Detachment rules and unleash the Imperial Agents!
If you thought one assassin was bad news, imagine a whole squad of them working together with surgical precision. Welcome to the Veiled Blade Elimination Force, the latest detachment for Imperial Agents in Warhammer 40,000. GW didn’t put out an article on Warhammer Community (they are stealthy, so it makes sense), but the rules are nonetheless here for the Grotmas Calander!
This detachment unites the sinister talents of the Officio Assassinorum’s various temples, combining their unique abilities into a potent task force that can handle even the most challenging targets. With new rules, stratagems, and lore, this detachment is here to give your enemies something to genuinely worry about.
When Assassins Call for Backup
In Warhammer 40k, the Officio Assassinorum usually operates solo. But for those truly fortified or dangerous foes, the Imperium occasionally throws together a team of these enhanced killers, backed by forces from the military, Ecclesiarchy, or judiciary. The result? A devastating group with all the tools and skills to break through defenses and ensure no one walks away from the encounter. This isn’t just another ragtag squad—it’s a handpicked execution machine.
The Extremis Sanction detachment rule allows these agents to push themselves far beyond their usual limits. You’ll find abilities like Overkill, Soulless Horror, and Shieldbreaker are no longer restricted to one use per battle but instead can be unleashed twice. However, these enhanced capabilities come at a points cost—making every choice crucial during army selection. You can download the full rules here.
Tailored Tools of Destruction
Each assassin gains access to specialized Extremis abilities, designed to suit their unique assassination style. These upgrades don’t just make them more effective—they add rich thematic flavor that fans of the Officio Assassinorum will love. Here are some standouts from the costs you MUST pay.
- Decoy Targets (+40 PTS): The Callidus Assassin’s vat-grown doubles create confusion and open up new opportunities for surprise redeployment.
- Esoteric Explosives (+40 PTS): Culexus Assassins go grenade-happy, turning every toss into a reliable source of mortal wounds.
- Micromelta Rounds (+45 PTS): Vindicare Assassins bring melta-infused precision to their already terrifying exitus rifles, turning tanks and monsters into smoldering ruins.
Each upgrade is designed to reflect the assassins’ iconic personalities and tactics, all while making them deadlier on the battlefield.
Precision Tactics in Action
This detachment’s stratagems further enhance the assassins’ effectiveness, emphasizing their ability to adapt, neutralize threats, and support each other. Here’s a glimpse at what you can do:
- Prime Target: Focus all fire on Characters or even the enemy Warlord with re-rolls to wound. Nobody is safe when these agents zero in.
- Hyperstimms: Boost a Character unit’s resilience with additional toughness or grant an Eversor Assassin a Feel No Pain ability that lets them shrug off injuries like it’s nothing.
- Orbital Oversight: Protect your units with advanced jamming and bombardments, restricting enemy shooting to only the closest attackers.
- Blind Grenades: Disrupt an enemy charge with electromagnetic chaos. Vindicare Assassins, in particular, make these grenades even more effective.
Each stratagem feels like a cinematic moment ripped straight from a spy thriller, with agents pulling out all the stops to neutralize their enemies.
For Lore Buffs and Tabletop Tacticians
The Veiled Blade Elimination Force is more than a collection of rules; it’s a showcase of what makes the Officio Assassinorum iconic. From the shadowy Callidus Temple to the cold logic of the Culexus, each assassin’s role and abilities reflect their place within the Imperium’s brutal hierarchy.
The detachment also reinforces the narrative that sometimes, even the Imperium’s relentless bureaucracy can be flexible when it comes to eliminating key threats. These assassins are an unstoppable force of nature—whether cutting through a heretic’s honor guard, dodging plasma fire, or creating chaos among xenos warbands.
Final Thoughts on the New Imperial Agents Warhammer 40k Detachment
Whether you’re adding assassins to an Imperial army or running them as a standalone force, the Veiled Blade Elimination Force lets you create moments that feel both cinematic and utterly brutal. It’s not about overwhelming the enemy with sheer numbers; it’s about careful placement, strategic thinking, and ensuring every move counts. For those who appreciate precision and the thrill of a perfectly executed plan, this detachment is a dream come true.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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