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New Pics of the Corvus Darkstar- Drop Ship!

By Rob Baer | August 9th, 2016 | Categories: Tabletop Gaming News, Warhammer 40k

CORVUS DARKSTAR

Come new pics of the Corvus Darkstar, aka the Deathwatch flyer for Ordo Xenos that are coming soon in their new codex.

Source: Astropate (Facebook)

Looks like someone got a hold of an English copy of the new Deathwatch in Italy. Watermarking the hobby trend continues:

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Deathwatch Rules Roundup

 

What We Know About the new Deathwatch and Corvus Blackstar:

Source: luchiban 

Corvus Blackstar
– 180 points
– Twin Linked Assault Cannon
– Black star launcher thing: S4, AP6, Bomb1, Big Blast
S5, AP4, Bomb1, Big Blast, Ignores Cover
– 4 Stormstrike missiles
– Ceramite Plating
– Assault Vehicle
– Attack Flyer
– Transport Capacity: 12. May transport Jump Infantry and Bikes !!!!
– May change the TW Assault Cannon for twin linked lascannon (free)
– May change the 4 misseles for a twin linked Blackstar missile Launcher: 30″ S6, AP4, Heavy 1D6, AA
30″ S4, AP5 Heavy1, Big Blast, Ignores Cover

So from the looks of these digital images from the enhanced edition we can see what may be a number of new kits:

  • New Flyer Corvus Blackstar
  • Deathwatch Upgrade Kit
  • Watch Commander model

Plus the book holds 15 new datasheets, what looks to be seven new formations, what may be two detachments / formations, and the Black Spear Strike Force.

Judging by the position of the Black Spear Strike force that may be a Decurion style detachment that’s similar to both the Lion’s Blade and Gladius Strike Forces as well.

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Plus look close at all of the Power Armor models, with the raised neck gorgets and armor styling these suits appear to be the rare but most recent MK VIII Errant armor!

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Jes Goodwin Sketch circa 1980s

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updated to 2010’s

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Current MK VIII Plate?

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The Story So Far:

Source Phenix Hobby

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Lots of muli-part goodness is coming our way with this sprue for sure. Plus checkout those successor chapter pads as well!

Source: Faeit

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WARHAMMER 40000: DEATH MASQUE

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CODEX: DEATHWATCH (WATCH-FORTRESS ED.) Book

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CODEX: DEATHWATCH

Checkout that sweet Artemis miniature, modeled after the old 54mm Inquisitor version from yesteryear:

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Source: Scanner

WARHAMMER 40000: DEATHWATCH DICE Hobby Product $20
WARHAMMER 40000: DEATH MASQUE (ENGLISH) Core Game $150
CODEX: DEATHWATCH (HARDBACK) (ENGLISH) Book (HB) $50
CODEX: DEATHWATCH (WATCH-FORTRESS ED.) Book (HB) $205
DATACARDS: DEATHWATCH (ENG) Cards $13.5
SPACE MARINE BATTLES: CALGAR’S SIEGE Novel $27

cassisus deathwatch

The new Deathwatch Starter set is on the way, and it looks like this will be a true limited time offering by Games Workshop. They were quoted as telling account today that it is a limited time offering, and the only way to get the single Deathwatch box set components “early”.

Multiple industry sources have reported to Spikey Bits the following:

Death Masque – Core Game USD – $150 / CAD $180

The first place to get the all new Deathwatch Veterans frame (NEW)!
An Awesome cost savings for customers (over $400US / $500CA of product if purchased separately).
Books
208 soft back Mini 40K rulebook
40 pages softback Death Masque booklet, which contains background, missions, datasheets and full rules for the contents, including an exclusive Formation for each force

Full list of miniatures:
Deathwatch force
(5) New Deathwatch Veterans [New model]
Deathwatch Captain Artemis [New model]
Eldrad Ulthran [New model]
(1) New Deathwatch upgrade frame (allows customers to upgrade standard Space Marines to Deathwatch Space Marines) [New model]
(5) Space Marine Vanguard Veterans
(1) Space Marine Venerable Dreadnought
Harlequin Force
(12) Harlequin players
(1) Harlequin Death Jester
(2) Harlequin Skyweavers
(1) Harlequin Voidweaver

Wow so at full retail let’s break that down:

1 Watch Captain Artemis $33?
5 Deathwatch Veterans  (Sternguard Vets? $50)
5 Vanguard Veterans $40
1 Deathwatch Upgrade Sprue $15?

Venerable Dreadnought $46

1 Eldrad Ultran  $40? (Two Sprue Clampack format?)
12 Harlequin Players $40
1 Death Jester $26
1 Voidweaver $41
2 Skyweavers  $40
1 Harlequin transfer sheet.

Rulebook $40?

That’s nearly a $400 retail value at known pricing structures!

 

Here’s What We Know About The New Deathwatch:

Via Games Workshop (Facebook) 7-31-2016

GW dropped a video sunday showcasing what looks to a new Codex for Warhammer 40k that will be go on order next week:

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Eldar making an appearance as well?

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Deathwatch Drop Pod?

It this the return of the Movie Marines? Will Ordo Xenos be on the way soon? Why do these rumors seem to conflict now?

Looks like we may have a little while longer to wait, just remember your salt on all of these folks!

New Deathwatch Rumor Roundup

Notify your local watch command….

About the Author: Rob Baer

Virginia Restless, Miniature Painter & Cat Dad. I blame LEGOs. There was something about those little-colored blocks that started it all... Twitter @catdaddymbg