Vashtorr and Abaddon’s dark crusade is going well – they thank you for asking – and the next part of their inscrutable plan unfolds in this week’s Sunday preview. The Arkifane has now fixed his baleful gaze firmly on the nigh-impregnable fortress monastery of the Dark Angels – can the First Legion withstand the assault?
Arks of Omen: Vashtorr
The third instalment of Arks of Omen zeroes in on the siege of the Rock, as Vastorr searches for a powerful component in his diabolical goal. The Dark Angels aren’t taking this invasion lightly, and rally their forces as a mysterious third party enters the slaughter.
This is the crucial next stage in the overarching narrative of Warhammer 40,000, containing The Rock Besieged, a Boarding Actions campaign with eight new narrative missions telling the story of this climactic raid. There are also additional Boarding Action rules for Chaos Daemons, Necrons, Tyranids, Genestealer Cults, the Death Guard, and the Adeptus Mechanicus.*
Arks of Omen: Vashtorr is also available in a sumptuous Collector’s Edition, with a gorgeous cover embossed with silver foil, printed page edges, and a black ribbon page marker. These editions are only available while stocks last, so set your own plans in motion.
Wrath of the Soul Forge King
Recreate the pivotal moments of Vashtorr’s invasion of the rock with this jam-packed battlebox. This is the first place you’ll be able to get the models for Vashtorr the Arkifane and Supreme Grand Master Azrael.
This set also contains a skittering Venomcrawler, two hulking Obliterators, and 10 Chaos Cultists who are waaay out of their depth on Team Vashtorr, facing down 10 Intercessors and five Deathwing Terminators who make up Azrael’s honour guard. You also get two Dark Angels Primaris Upgrade frames and a set of 155 Dark Angels transfers.
Vashtorr Dice Set
Tired of supporting the same old Chaos Gods? Weary of the big four getting all the attention? Throw your lot in with Vashtorr instead, with this pack of 15 dice coloured in black and brass, featuring his own special symbol on the 6 face.
Those who buy Arks of Omen: Vashtorr, Wrath of The Soul Forge King, and the Vashtorr Dice Set together, can get all of them in a bundle with an exclusive art print – while stocks last.
Boarding Patrol: Adeptus Mechanicus
This versatile Boarding Patrol comprises a Tech-Priest Dominus and their loyal bodyguard of 10 Skitarii Vanguard, who can also be built as Rangers. You’ll also find a cadre of five Sicarian Infiltrators – who can also be built as Ruststalkers – and a trio of heavily armed Kataphron Destroyers – which can also be built as Breachers.
Boarding Patrol: Chaos Daemons
Even the Chaos Gods have designs on the treasures and opportunities brought by the Arks of Omen, tearing holes in the warp and unleashing packs of ravenous daemons into their claustrophobic depths. This Khorne-flavoured Boarding Patrol packs in 10 Flesh Hounds and 10 Bloodletters led by Karanak, the Hound of Vengeance.
Boarding Patrol: Death Guard
The sons of Mortarion are ready to fumigate their local voidcraft with this bloated Boarding Patrol led by a putrid Lord of Virulence, his three sworn Deathshroud Terminators, and 10 incredibly sturdy Plague Marines who benefit from a corrupted cornucopia of weapon options.
Boarding Patrol: Genestealer Cults
Genestealer Cults propagate across the galaxy by stowing away in transport vessels and settling in for the long haul, or forcefully commandeering ships. This skilled insurgent team is made up of a Kelemorph, an Abominant, five Aberrants, and 10 Acolyte Hybrids – who can also be built as Hybrid Metamorphs.
Imperial Knights Dice Set and Chaos Knights Dice Set
Represent your chosen steeds in battle – be they Noble or Fallen – with one of these sets of 15 dice. Both feature a helmed icon on the 6 face, and Imperial Knights get a two-tone blue dice with silvery pips, while the Chaos Knights get a two-tone red dice with golden pips.
Faramir™, Madril and Damrod, Rangers of Ithilien™
These dynamic new sculpts of Faramir, Madril, and Damrod, Rangers of Ithilien were first found in the incredible The Lord of the Rings™ Battle of Osgiliath boxed set. These versatile and mighty heroes are now available together in their own box, each with a choice of ruins or wooded scenery for their base.
Gothmog™, Lieutenant of Sauron™
Hot on their heels is Gothmog, Lieutenant of Sauron, who comes in a versatile two-pack featuring the twisted and scarred Orc general both on foot and atop a slobbering, bloodthirsty Warg mount. Both versions come with a choice of sword or mace, plus an optional shield – you can even dismount Gothmog to field his Warg on its own.
Typhon Heavy Siege Tank
Bring even bigger guns to bear in the Age of Darkness with the Typhon Heavy Siege Tank. Designed to suit the battleplans of Perturabo himself, this modified Land Raider sports a frankly massive dreadhammer siege cannon that can reduce buildings to rubble and flatten whole squads.
Exodus – The One Who Is Many
The premier assassin of the Alpha Legion is identified only as Exodus. Is this master sniper one man, or many sharing the same appearance? Confound your opponent with the baffling implications of this chicanery before plugging their high-value targets right in the beaky with the help of this shadowy death-dealer.
Traitor Esoterist Consul
Towards the end of the Horus Heresy, Legions on both sides – but Traitors with by far the most enthusiasm – began to field Esoterists in their armies, Librarians who had dabbled in forbidden lore. Tapping into the power of the warp, these Space Marines use the empyrean as a weapon, tearing holes in reality to fling arcane bolts at their foes and summon hordes of howling daemons.
Raven Guard MKVI Upgrades
The Raven Guard were the first Legion to test the now ubiquitous Mark VI ‘Corvus’ Pattern armour. These upgrades let you equip your units with retro-style prototype helmets, and shoulder pads embellished with their corvine emblem.
Alpha Legion MKVI Upgrades
Though masters of subterfuge and disguise, the Alpha Legion nevertheless had their own heraldry when waging war. Outfit your troops with helmets and shoulders that feature the intricate patterns and writhing hydra motif of the XX Legion.
Character Heads Upgrade Sets
Add loads of extra character to your Horus Heresy squads and leaders with two packs of 15 unique resin heads – compatible with a huge range of plastic and resin Space Marine kits, such as the MKVI Tactical Squad. There are all manner of interesting haircuts, facial expressions, bionics, and wargear represented across the 30 heads, giving you unparalleled customisation for your Legionaries.
White Dwarf 486
March’s issue of White Dwarf is packed with loads of awesome features, including printed rules for the new Warhammer Age of Sigmar Regiments of Renown, multiplayer rules for Kill Team, conveyor belt cards and rules for Boarding Actions, and cards for using Gryselle’s Arenai in games of Warcry.
Cypher: Lord of The Fallen (Limited Edition)
Cypher has escaped one of the most secure prisons in all the Imperium, and he’s now loose with his ragged band of Fallen miscreants in the Imperial Palace on Terra. John French pits the most mysterious figure in the 41st Millennium against hunting packs of Dark Angels, Adeptus Custodes, and Imperial Assassins in Cypher: Lord of the Fallen. Find out more in this interview with the author.
This tale of truth and lies – told from Cypher’s unreliable point of view – will be available first as a luxurious limited edition hardback that’s limited to just 2,000 signed and numbered copies.
Ahriman: Eternal
The fourth instalment of John French’s Ahriman series will be available in paperback next week. The powerful sorcerer searches for Necron time-altering technology to undo past wrongs, while Aeldari Harlequins nip at his heels and discord blossoms in his ranks in Ahriman: Eternal.
French readers can also follow Ahriman’s exploits in either paperback or eBook format.
Knight of Talassar: The Cato Sicarius Omnibus
Cato Sicarius bears many titles, befitting his countless legendary deeds. Knight of Talassar: The Cato Sicarius Omnibus collects two novels, two novellas, and two short stories by Nick Kyme into one bumper edition. Immerse yourself in the tales of the High Suzerain of Ultramar in your choice of paperback or eBook.
The Rise of The Horned Rat
Skaven are ascendent in Guy Haley’s The Rise of the Horned Rat. Verminlords stalk the World-that-Was, and two rival kings prepare to face the full force of Queek Headtaker’s verminous horde in the fourth book of the End Times series, which is heading to audiobook next week.
Wrath of The Lost
Chaplain Duman and Apothecary Barachiel set sail to secure the Flesh Tearers' homeworld of Cretacia, which has been left without a standing garrison during the Indomitus Crusade. German Fans will be able to read Chris Forrester’s bloody tale in either paperback or eBook format.
The Horus Heresy: Omnibus X
Three blockbuster Hours Heresy novels – Scars by Chris Wraight, Vengeful Spirit by Graham McNeill, and The Damnation of Pythos by David Annandale – arrive in one packed volume in paperback and eBook format in German for the first time.
Next week on Warhammer+ we’ll find out how the Critical Ops card pack affects matched play games in Kill Team as a Space Marine Intercession Squad faces off against a unit of despotic Chaos Legionaries in a war-torn cathedral sector in Battle Report.
Brush up on your Kharadron Overlords knowledge with an episode of Loremasters, get a glimpse of the upcoming Blacktalon with a new trailer, and catch up on classic issues 289 and 290 of White Dwarf.
For a closer look at the Wrath of The Soul Forge King, join the Hang Out and Paint team, which will go live on the Warhammer Twitch channel on Friday. They’ll also be chatting about the next stage of 2023’s Armies on Parade, which is themed around Supreme Command.
On Warhammer Community, we’ll have reveals for three different games**, more details of Vashtorr and the impact he can have both on and off the battlefield, and plenty more besides. Sign up for our newsletter to get all the juiciest cuts sent straight to your inbox.
* The standard edition in English has been delayed in Japan.
** That’s in addition to the awesome reveals from the Warhammer World Open Day that we showed off yesterday