Well I think the question still stands. Is the Astra Militarum the new Imperial Guard, and what the heck is a Tempestus?
The new Weekly White Dwarf is here, and it may just be a case of “to be continued” if you’re looking for a solid answer to the mystery of the new Imperial Guard.
But there is plenty to see as far as the new models go, plus a sweet Paint Splatter article, and a full battle report to boot!
Once again the (weekly) White Dwarf was 32 pages long, and of course showcased the new Taurox and Scions models first and foremost.
They even included rules for both of the new kits as well, which I am sure will help gamers decide if they want them or not (and sell White Dwarves).
This week’s Paint Splatter article was a refreshing recovery for last week’s “how to drybrush craters” segment, as they went over a ton of vehicle and flesh tone techniques that will come in quite handy with the new line of tanks and infantry!
The battle report was pretty entertaining as well. Titled “To Kill a C’tan” it pitted Eldar and Tau versus a star god and it’s accompanying Necron host.
Again this article was a great rebound from last week’s wimpy battle report summary that again featured Imperial Knights.
So what’s next for the Astra Militarum? Who knows maybe a book, maybe some Ogryns! Tune in again next week for another sneak peak and hopefully some more great content!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
