Don’t miss more spicy new rumors for Imperial Guard Catachan, Scions, and Cadians rules, plus a teaser that DKoK are in the Astra Militarum codex.
If you’ve been hoping for something to actually spice up your Imperial Guard army, these rumors of new models and 40k codex rules are a step in the right direction for the Astra Militarum.
These latest Imperial Guard new codex models and miniatures rumors have everything from the combat patrol to specific rules for regiments of Catachan, Cadians, Scions, and more!
Let’s start with the latest, followed by what we had already seen for new Imperial Guard miniatures and 40k codex rules.
RUMORS: New 40k Imperial Guard Catachan, Scions & Krieg Rules
These were supposedly from the GSC Discord by “the same guys as previous leaks” (as posted on B&C; edited for grammar)
- You won’t be running pure cadians (of course you could) You will be able to mix and match different regiments into one force.
- Your army bonus doesn’t care that half is Catachan and the other Krieg; you’ll still get your army rule.
- The only benefit in running, say, a unit of Catachan is to use a strat like “vicious traps.”
- In the enemy charge phase, spend X cp When a unit is charged and is in terrain, roll a d6 +1 if the unit is Catachans or guerrillas +1 if the unit has a melta mine +1 if Sly Marbo is on the battlefield.
- On a 2-5, the enemy unit suffers d3 mortal wounds. On a 6+, the enemy unit suffers 2d3 mortal wounds.
- The Command Squad is now the HQ (Exceptions being Commissars and Special Characters)
- You don’t get individual characters leading
- Field Ordinance Battery Choices
- Bombast field gun
- Heavy lascannon
- Malleus rocket launcher
- Scions range is now 24″ get the regiments bonus and also 6’s to hit score additional hits
- Veteran Squads and Special Weapon squads are gone from the book, and Infantry squads lose access to heavy weapons but gain a second special weapon slot.
- New Guard Combat Patrol:
- Cadian Shock Troops
- Field ordinance battery
- Armored Sentinel
- Cadian Command Squad
There are a lot of takeaways here. First off, there is either a new heavy weapon squad or a complete rebranding of the names, which is probably more likely. Second is the supposed configuration of the new Combat Patrol box that looks to perhaps be all new models if you believe our CSI-type breakdown of the leaked new model image from early 2022.
Last seems to be some very cool rules that won’t penalize you for mixing and matching regiments in your armies!
RUMORS: New Imperial Guard 40k Codex Rules Changes & Updates
According to an industry insider, there are a ton of spicy rules and of course, new kits rumored to be on the way for the Imperial Guard.
- The new tank is called the Praetorian (aka Rogal Dorn) and it will feature twin battle cannons that can be replaced with an even bigger gun.
- Roughrider kits are coming, sadly with no DKoK options, and overall a serious lack of DKoK in the new codex.
- Hotshot lasguns are the same on Scions and Kasrkin, except the range will be different. 10 to a box for the new kit.
- Cadian Shock Troopers will get their own datasheet now.
- Ignore -1 AP mechanic for tanks, as well as ways for their shots to wound on 2’s. Also, a “drive me closer so I can hit you with my sword” upgrade, and a combo melta/psychic defense
- New Shock Trooper models are in the fore of the Angron image, and the middle back of the Cadian reveal, with only two special weapons in the squad it makes sense to be a dual kit with the Kasrkins.
- Guard Codex is next after Daemons
According to the rumors, the troops in red above are actually the new Cadian Shock troopers! You can tell they look different from the current box. Plus, they were also in the leaked pictures of Angron, so it’s definitely looking like a new box for them. It’s also worth noting what appears to be a new tank chassis in the lower right of the Angron pic that could also be the new Praetorian tank.
RUMORS: New Imperial Guard Plastic Model Kits On The Way
Recently, Chapter Master Valark claims to have the goods on the new Rumor Engine model that may be for Imperial Guard and even more upcoming kits.
Did a video on this for those who want to watch but listed down below as well, this comes from the source who I call Alpharius who hasn’t been wrong before. This comes with the Rumour Engine image from today.
Lots of new stuff for the Imperial Guard:
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- New Tank (Apparently named Rogal Dorn Battle Tank)
- New Kasrkin Kit
- New Sentinel Kit
- New Veteran Cadians/Command Squad
- New HQs
From what was said to me, it’s basically a range refresh with a bunch of badass-looking Cadians.
As always trust in what you want, just because I trust this source doesn’t mean you have too.
So either someone is trolling Valrak, or perhaps there is a shred of truth to be gleaned from all of this.
New Model rumors
This bit looks exactly like an Imperial Guard Auspex, right down to the camouflage pattern we have seen on Caidan Kasrkin models in the past.
As you can tell from the old kit, these hands are clearly very similar in design. The little device in the hand is completely new, but it could be a host of things that don’t really need explaining.
Perhaps the biggest “tell” is the urban style camouflage that is clearly visible on the rumor engine bit, and the old Cadian Karskin models above as well.
After that, it makes sense for them to continue to upgrade the Cadians line as they have already added an upgrade sprue to the troops to bring them into the new decade. The only one we’re really not sure about is the new Sentinel. So take that one with some salt, but it could really use a new kit.
Lastly, almost every army has received at least one new HQ, so there is nothing too crazy there.
Reddit Imperial Guard Models & Rules Rumors
These rumors also come from Reddit and seem pretty solid. The tank has been confirmed, and we’ve seen a few Rumor Engines around what may happen with the Karskins.
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Rogal Dorn Tank is confirmed, it has less than 18 wounds and is Toughness 9.
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Hopefully, Baneblades and variants are also Toughness 9, but he didn’t hear anything about them, so fingers crossed.
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Tank Commanders are nerfed to BS 4+. Ouch. Turret weapons no longer fire twice, but they have a +1 to hit and they can now shoot out of combat (as in, if you’re locked in combat with a melee unit, you can still shoot your turret weapon at another unit not within engagement range with your tank, hence allowing you to still shoot blast weapons even though you’re locked in combat). Sponson and hull weapons remain the same, so they are probably still BS 4+ and have to shoot into combat with a -1 penalty.
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Probably get a bunch of tokens (like Genestealer Cultists? Crossfire markers and whatever).
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Deathstrike now can take 3 missiles, seems like its weapon has improved, and the firing mechanism has also been changed. The main explosion does lots of damage to the primary target, then 3D3 mortal wounds to units within 6″ of the primary target.
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Death Korps of Krieg are in the book as their own new regiment, will have a new Regimental Doctrine, Stratagems, Relics, Warlord Traits, and stuff.
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Rough Riders are back in the codex, no longer shunted to Legends and having a new model.
We also heard the new tank’s name has been confirmed as the Rogal Dorn Battle Tank (cause we can’t have just one tank named after a Primarch, lol). It also makes sense in a way, as it gives you another choice that is bigger than a Leman Russ but still smaller than a giant Baneblade.
Supposedly it will also be less than 18 Wounds, so it can still be obscured. With Toughness 9, this will be much harder to kill than normal tanks. Krieg becoming their own regiment makes sense, and with how they move with the line, they could (read as should) come out with more plastic. Hopefully, come out with a cheaper unit for troops (this is just a hope, nothing is confirmed at all on that for them).
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If Tank Commanders move to BS 4, that would be quite sad, but it seems they will have +1 to hit on their turret weapons. Eh, pretty sad, but maybe they are getting enough buffs in other places and may have been done to keep the power a little lower on the new tank because it might be insane.
RUMORS: New Astra Militarum Miniatures & 40k Rules
This round of rumors comes from Dakka Dakka, and they are consistent with some of the new Imperial Guard rumors we saw before. However, they are rumors, so take them with as much salt as you need. With that said, though, the picture is basically one of these rumors exactly!
Now, let’s jump into the new stuff and see how it all stacks up.
So, according to MordianGlory, he’s “seen pictures of the new Astra Militarum models” and they are apparently…
- Kasrkin – looks very true to the originals. Many weapon options, grenade launchers, flamers, plasma guns, melta guns, at least. Respirators, backpacks, hellguns, the shebang.
- Heavy Weapon Teams – he saw heavy bolter and autocannons. Magazines are attached to the side instead of the classic belt-fed from a box on the ground. Different shapes for the front shields on weapons.
- New “Creed-like” model – thinks it might be Creed’s daughter. Long hair up in a bun behind the head. “Severina Raine-like breastplate”. Tactical rock, greatcoat, more slender, and small banner on a pole. Pair of pistols, sash, and power sword – Creed’s signature weapons. -This is what the photo appears to be.
- New Sentinels – Says he saw an armored Sentinel. Sleeker, “like mechs from Iron Harvest” – more like a capsule from Admech. Instead of a roll-cage or armor, it has a single armored slit instead of two. Weapon layout similar, side-carry, but mounted higher up. Bigger and bulkier than the current sentinels.
- New Lord Commissar – “most improved model” in his opinion. A reimagining of the Power Fist + book sculpts model. Foot on an ammo can, heroic pose.
He was also told but did not see that Attilan Rough Riders are returning. Unsubstantiated, but it’s apparently what he heard. More Attilan style rather than Death Korps’ style. He also did not see that the Leman Russ or Chimera was updated, looked like the same models.
Be sure to remember all of these rumors when you scroll down and look a the picture below.
Imperial Guard Codex Release Date Rumors
So, the quick version, industry sources are saying they are coming after Chaos Space Marines. this is about what we expected; however, this also most likely puts it after the wave one releases of Horus Heresy that are supposed to be hitting in June. So, that makes this look like a probably August-ish release.
However, with the reveal of the Daemons codex, the chances are Imperial Guard will be a fall release instead.
GW Reveals New Imperial Guard Kasrkin, Sentinel, & More Models!
As you know, communication across vast galactic distances is complex, and the work of faithless traitors can lead to pictorial intelligence of a substandard quality ending up in your dutiful hands. Fortunately, we stand ready to address this oversight – our astropaths have been able to broadcast glorious images of forthcoming Astra Militarum reinforcements.
Traitors? That’s a little harsh, but it got GW to reveal the minis! Plus, the new models are looking pretty sweet!
If you ask us, there are more units than they showed off below in the picture. However, we’ll also speculate on those.
The new Lord Castellan deserves to command only the finest troops in battle – and who better than the renowned Kasrkin? These warriors are the elite of the elite, and they’re getting a stunning kit to match their fearsome reputation.
Clad in the finest carapace armour, these special forces have more skills than your standard Astra Militarum trooper, and are able to cut down their enemies with volleys from their hot-shot lasguns.
The New Imperial Guard Kasrkin models really take the look of the old ones and just up the ante! They are sleeker with better-looking weapons and just overall. If you ask us, that’s a pretty good upgrade.
Ursula Creed
Ursula Creed is the Lord Castellan of Cadia – and we dare any of you to tell her that she can’t hold the post simply because Abaddon destroyed that entire planet. Creed follows in her father’s footsteps – but while nepotism is alive and well in the 41st Millennium, this is no hereditary title. She’s earned that mantle like her father before her, and is every bit as ruthless, tactical, and unflinching.
Wait, could that be her father’s battered old greatcoat? But wasn’t he wearing that when Cadia fell?
This is a really cool addition to the line, and the model has all kinds of throwbacks to Creed. However, we’re not so sure about the paint job on this one, mainly the face, but we’re sure it can be made to look cooler.
Sentinel
Finally, there’s an incredible new take on a classic kit – the Sentinel. These agile walker-vehicles are superb hunter-killers, and can be equipped with a variety of weaponry and wargear that enables them to deal with any foe – from blasting apart a tide of frenzied cultists to bringing down xenos monstrosities.
The new miniature can be assembled as an Armoured Sentinel or – if you prefer to feel the wind in your hair as you slay the enemies of the God-Emperor – a lightweight Scout Sentinel.
This is pretty sweet! While it keeps the feel of the old one, it really updates it to the new edition! Plus, if you look hard enough in the picture at the top, you can see the scout sentinel there!
New Imperial Guard Kasrkin, Weapon Teams & More Models SPOTTED!
Boom goes the dynamite, the whole image has been revealed, and let’s dive in!
Whew, this is a lot to digest. Okay, first up is what looks to be the rumored Creed daughter with #pattonpistols, then the new armored top sentinel as well (note open-topped version far right in red light).
Then the long-awaited Kasrkin models that look true to their metal counterparts from the 2000s, which are on what appears to be either Kill Team style or Blackstone Fortress style bases? Then the middle is what appears to be new Cadian Shock Troopers who were rumored to be “more elite” now than regular guard. However, they could just be the old models with the new upgrade sprue as well- it’s really hard to tell.
Also hard to tell, but probably new appears to be the five-man command squad pictured far right, as even the tassels do not match the current plastic kit from the mid-2000s.
The new Lord Commisar model is also visible in the middle from the previous rumors, and last but certainly not least are the new Imperial Guard Heavy Weapon Teams! Looking close, you will notice the armored shields are missing, and the location of the ammo feeds are different from the current models pictured below:
Pretty cool to finally see some pictures, and if we’re seeing them, it most likely means the release isn’t that far off.
Either way, the Imperial Guard looks to be getting a slew of new models that may also satiate the discerning treadhead. Dope new rules would be a fantastic pairing to have as well in their upcoming codex.
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