At the heart of The Old World is the Empire of Man, a prosperous association of city-states which is, at times, divided by internal strife and politicking. Frequently, they are united as a nation under the command of mighty generals and leaders, led to war to fight back the hordes of reaving Chaos warriors, barbarous Orcs, and pillaging Beastmen that assail their borders. Their forces are prolific, and we’ve got a lot to get through – starting with a packed battalion box.
Battalion and Arcane Journal
You can kick-start your very own army with a battalion box containing 61 miniatures – a whopping 30 State Troops and 30 State Missile Troops, supported by a Steam Tank, the Empire’s premier smoke-belching engine of war. This is a solid core force, featuring enough command options to split your units of thirty, if you wish, and comes with two Empire of Man transfer sheets, each with 290 transfers.
Anyone the least bit interested in raising an army in support of their city, state, or indeed city-state would be remiss to not pick up Arcane Journal: Empire of Man. This 48-page primer covers the Empire during the time period Warhammer: The Old World is set in, and includes rules for two Armies of Infamy – the City-state of Nuln, and the Knightly Orders of the Empire, plus special characters, units, and magic to take into battle. As ever, it will be accompanied by a dice set and a Reference Card Pack which contains all your most important rules.
As you’d expect, the vast Empire is able to amass a wide array of footslogging troops, thundering cavalry, and powerful war machines alongside a cast of heroes, priests, and more.
Plastic Kits
A cohort of leaders are ready to marshal your army. The Commanders of the Empire set features a pair of mounted and on-foot Commanders, who are joined by an Engineer, and Captain of the Empire.. If you really want to show your enemies who‘s boss, you can field the perennially impressive General of the Empire on Imperial Griffin, which can be built as a Commander too.
They’re ready to bark orders to a whole heap of returning plastic kits including State Troops, State Missile Troops, Flagellants, Greatswords, Archers, and the Free Company Militia, alongside Cannons, Mortars, the Helblaster Volley Gun and the Helstorm Rocket Battery.
Thanks to a host of stables packed with fine steeds, the Empire of Man doesn’t simply schlepp to war on foot, thus the Empire Knights, Pistoliers and Demigryph Knights are also returning en masse. They’re joined by the ostentatious War Altar of Sigmar – a heavy chariot topped by an imperious Lector of Sigmar – and the impregnable Steam Tank.
Forge World Resin Miniatures
You’ll also be able to careen around the field with a remastered War Wagon. This kit has had every rivet and bolt resculpted for greater definition, and its horses have been updated with completely new sculpts. It also comes with an exclusive new Engineer armed with a Hochland Long rifle – but beware, this kit will only be available on a Made to Order basis.
Accompanying it is the coveted Empire of Man Command Set, returning in Forge World resin and comprising a General of the Empire, a Captain of the Empire with Battle Standard, and a frenzied Harbinger of Doom.
Metal Miniatures
With a long history spread across many states, the Empire of Man is home to numerous venerable heroes and units, some of which are of an exceptionally fine vintage. You can look forward to the return of classic miniatures like the extremely impressive Standard Bearer, as well as a Witch Hunter, a gaggle of Warrior Priests, Warrior Priests of Ulric, and a trio of Engineers on Foot.
Nothing says “commanding presence” like a mounted hero, which means the return of horseback Grand Masters of the White Wolf, Knights Panther, and Blazing Sun (who are metal with plastic horses). The Teutogen Guard Warriors and Command also make their return, accompanied by a selection of Imperial Ogres – some with great weapons, and one with a light cannon.
As usual, this will all arrive in several waves of releases. What’s more, we’ve got more to come from the Empire of Man, including some brand new characters and miniatures – and another substantial Made to Order release winging its way in from the earlier days of Warhammer Fantasy Battles. Stay tuned to Warhammer Community to find out more.
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