Don’t miss the new Imperial Guard Kasrkin, Weapon Teams, Command Squad, sentinel, and more models that are on the way for their new 40k codex!
The rumors come from Reddit and while we’re not sure much else about it, just seeing a picture is awesome as that means official reveals are coming soon! Let’s check out the rumors and release date possibilities, then check out the new picture.
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.
If that is true then we are looking at a release only a couple of months away, so not that long now!
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 hey, 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.
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