Since their inception in the 8th edition of Warhammer 40,000, Space Marine Lieutenants have been instrumental in demanding excellence from those under their command. Many versions of this beloved rank have come and gone – from the Phobos Lieutenant of Combat Patrol: Space Marines and his Reiver-masked cousin, to the bellicose Tolmeron of the Blood Angels and the mysterious Zakariah – but the best is yet to come.
Strike Force Agastus arrives for pre-order this weekend, and with it comes the most flexible Primaris Lieutenant kit to ever grace the 41st Millennium.
First though, we need to see how he stacks up against his contemporaries.
What makes this seasoned sub-commander so good? His kit collects (almost*) all of the previously available options into a single customisable package, giving you multiple choices for ranged and melee weapons to craft your perfect Primaris Lieutenant.
If you want him kept safe and sound by a squad of Intercessors, there’s a choice of master-crafted stalker, auto, or standard bolt rifles to add some respectable firepower to your battleline. Where he really shines, however, is close combat. As well as the classic master-crafted power sword – all present and correct – the Primaris Lieutenant can strap on a shiny new power fist for smashing truly stubborn problems.
If you’re looking for extra close-range punch, you can swap that bolt rifle for a heavy bolt pistol. Need something even hotter? The Dark Angels no longer have a monopoly on plasma – this new kit allows all Lieutenants to trade their bolt rifle for a shiny plasma pistol.
Have one of the Primaris Lieutenants of yesteryear? The updated datasheet in Strike Force Agastus has everything you need to get them back on the field – even the axe-toting Battle Leader from Combat Patrol: Space Wolves.
Strike Force Agastus comes to pre-order this weekend, so keep your eyes sharp and scoop up the latest leadership star to join the Space Marines.
* Except the neo-volkite pistol and shield found in the Warhammer 40,000 Starter Sets.