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Sunday Preview – Kill Team gets brutal and cunning

The new edition of Kill Team is in full swing, and the first expansion is ready to deploy. Kill Team: Brutal and Cunning pits the belligerent Ork Wrecka Krew against a band of wily Ratling marksmen in a tense battle in the Undermuzzle Barrens. There’s a third drop of kill teams and datacards to round out the available teams, while Lieutenant Titus makes his debut as a solo release, and mechanical horrors beyond mortal comprehension arrive in Legions Imperialis. 

Kill Team: Brutal and Cunning

The Orks of the Wrecka Krew love to blow things up, their scrap armour protecting them from incoming fire and their own shrapnel. They’re on a mission to break into Hive Fissilicus and the Undermuzzle Barrens, but ragtag bands of Ratlings have been dispatched to run interference. Small, eagle-eyed, and always able to find time for a snack, the abhumans use their wits and marksman skills to keep the enemy at arms length.

Kill Team: Brutal and Cunning contains two kill teams. The Wrecka Krew is made up of a Boss Nob, five Orks, and two Bomb Squigs, while there are 10 Ratling operatives and a battlemutt lead by a Ratling Fixer. It also includes Killzone Upgrade: Compound Siege, comprising two bunkers, six fire steps and six stockades for use with Killzone: Volkus. The 72-page softback Brutal and Cunning dossier is packed with lore for the mission and kill teams, plus rules for the Wrecka Krew and Ratlings, and the Volkus Compound Mission Pack contains PvP and PvE scenarios. You’ll also get all the datacards and tokens you need for both kill teams, as well as an Ork transfer sheet with 438 transfers. 

Killzone: Volkus

Take your fight to the cities in the shadow of the Massif Ballistus with the standalone release of the Volkus Killzone Urban Cityfight Terrain set from the Hivestorm box set. It contains 14 pieces of terrain – two buildings, eight scatter terrain pieces, two large ruins and two small ruins, along with a double-sided game board to set your tight-knit firefights and shady covert operations on.

Kill Team: Vespid Stingwings and Datacards

With atom-stripping neutron weapons and buzzing wings, the Vespid Stingwings are deadly allies of the T’au Empire. This set contains 11 Vespid Stingwings who can be built as specialists like the Strain Leader, Longsting, and Swarmguard, or as basic Vespid Warriors, all accompanied by a watchful Oversight Drone. You also get a set of unique tokens for use in games of Kill Team, while there’s a deck of 34 Datacards sold separately comprising faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other helpful information.

Kill Team: Tempestus Aquilons and Datacards

Arriving in the thick of battle on their grav chutes, the Tempestus Aquilons are ready for action the instant they touch down, hot-shot lascarbines in hand. This set contains 10 Tempestus Aquilons who can be built as a range of operatives like the gunfighter, marksman, and precursor, or standard Aquilon Troopers. They are joined by an Aquilon Servo-sentry and a set of unique tokens, while there’s a deck of 34 Datacards sold separately comprising faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other helpful information.

Kill Team: Adepta Sororitas Aspirants and Datacards

The Adepta Sororitas Aspirants are Sisters Novitiates who undertake secret missions to earn real combat experience. They prove their worth in the crucible of war, invoking miracles to turn the tide of battle. This set of 10 miniatures builds a full kill team with options for specialists, including the Condemnor, Duellist, and Hospitaller. They come with a unique token sheet, and a transfer sheet containing 290 decals. A separate deck of 37 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Imperial Navy Breachers and Datacards

Ship-to-ship combat is a fraught affair, but the Imperial Navy Breachers are well equipped in fully enclosed void suits, mag-boots and gear designed for cracking bulkheads. This 10-strong kill team can be built either as regular Navy Breachers or as specialists like the Void-jammer, Grenadier, and Endurant, and they are joined by a NAVIS C.A.T. unit and Gheistskull. They come with a unique token sheet, while a separate deck of 37 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Hierotek Circle and Datacards

The Necrons have technology powerful enough to atomise planets and effortlessly strip armour from tanks, but every so often their Crypteks find a curio that requires a subtle approach. The Hierotek Circle Kill team contains a Cryptek Technomancer, Plasmacyte Accelerator and Reanimator alongside five Necrons that can be built as either Immortals or Deathmarks, with options to upgrade them one into a Despotek and another into an Apprentek. They come with a unique token sheet, while a separate deck of 42 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Hearthkyn Salvagers and Datacards

The Hearthkyn Salvagers venture into hazardous locations in search of wealth and resources, using powerful weaponry to keep themselves and their claim safe. This set builds 10 Hearthkyn Salavagers, either as standard operatives or as more specialised operatives like the Lokâtr, Dôzr, and Jump Pack Warrior. They come with a unique token sheet, and a transfer sheet containing 555 decals. A separate deck of 36 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Hand of the Archon and Datacards

Archons are the pitiless rulers of Commorragh’s Kabals, inveterate schemers who stop at nothing to see their lofty ambitions achieved. When they need an act of deadly precision, they deploy elite teams known as the Hand of the Archon. This box builds 10 Kabalite Warriors, and includes options for specialists like the Skysplinter Assassin, Crimson Duellist, Elixicant and more. They come with a unique token sheet, while a separate deck of 35 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Fellgor Ravagers and Datacards

The ferocious Fellgor Ravagers prove their strength and devotion to the Dark Gods by conducting savage raids, slaughtering foes, and performing violent sacrifices. This set builds 10 Fellgor Ravagers, and includes options to build unique operatives like the Shaman, Fluxbray, Mangler, and more. They come with a unique token sheet, while a separate deck of 36 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Farstalker Kinband and Datacards

Alongside the insectile Vespid, the T’au Empire also employ the services of the avian Kroot, masters of hunting and fieldcraft. Led by a Killbroker, these mercenaries can hunt down any prey with ease, feasting on raw flesh to bolster their regenerative abilities. A Farstalker Kinband Kill Team builds 10 veteran Kroot Mercenaries and two Kroot Hounds, and has options to create specialists like the Cold-blood, Tracker, and Pistolier and more. They come with a unique token sheet, while a separate deck of 36 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Death Korps and Datacards

The Death Korps of Krieg are unique amongst the Astra Militarum for their fatalistic approach to combat, more than willing to throw themselves into the meat grinder in order to secure victory. This set builds a Death Korps Kill Team containing 10 troopers, which can be built as specialised operatives such as the Confidant, Sniper, Spotter, Zealot, and more. They come with a unique token sheet, and a transfer sheet containing 448 decals. A separate deck of 39 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Exaction Squad and Datacards

Exaction Squads are the remorseless enforcers of the Imperial Lex, called in to hunt down dangerous transgressors for interrogation and punishment. They pursue their duty zealously, not hesitating to bludgeon any who stand in their way. The set contains 10 Adeptus Arbites officers, and a loyal R-VR Cyber-mastiff, which can be used to create an Exaction Squad Kill Team containing operatives like the Castigator, Chirurgant and Malocator. They come with a unique token sheet, and a transfer sheet containing 297 decals. A separate deck of 39 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Kill Team: Blades of Khaine and Datacards

The Aeldari deploy Kill Teams of Aspect Warriors to undertake missions of the greatest importance. While a Blades of Khaine kill team can be exclusively made up of warriors from the Aspect Temples of the Howling Banshees, Dire Avengers or Striking Scorpions, they can also mix together to bring their unique strengths to bear against their foes. This box contains 10 Striking Scorpions, at least one of which can be built as an Exarch with a choice of weapons, so you can create a full kill team, or the core of one ready to deploy alongside other Aspects. They come with a unique token sheet, and a transfer sheet containing 378 decals. A separate deck of 46 Datasheet cards will be released alongside them, containing faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information.

Angels of Death Datacards

The Space Marines are the Angels of Death, inhumanly powerful warriors who mete out the Emperor’s justice in person. Their kill teams are swift and brutal, and this set of 35 Datasheet cards contains the faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information you need to use the Angels of Death Kill Team from the Kill Team Starter Set in matched play games. 

Plague Marines Datacards

Plague Marines make an implacable advance across the battlefield, their festering and bloated forms surrounded by a cloud of buzzing flies. They spread the gifts of Grandfather Nurgle with every swing of their diseased weapons, and this set of 33 Datasheet cards contains the faction rules and equipment, unique ploys, operative profiles, and other useful information you need to use the Plague Marines Kill Team from the Kill Team Starter Set in matched play games.

Lieutenant Demetrian Titus

The hero of Graia and star of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Lieutenant Demetrian Titus is renowned for his devotion, tenacity, and incredible skill in combat. He’s a veteran of countless battles against foes such as the Orks, Tyranids and the Traitor Legions. You can now make him part of your collection as this push-fit miniature with a choice of bare head or helmet. He will only be available at Warhammer stores, and won’t be available in Japan or China.

Serperos 'Overlord' Heavy Stalkers

The constructs of the Dark Mechanicum come in many forms, but the Serperos 'Overlord' Heavy Stalkers are the largest regularly recorded in battle. Covered in thick armour plates and equipped with power shield generators, these terrifying siege-breakers are often armed with devastating aetherpowered weapons, or storm laser arrays capable of nullifying a Titan’s void shields with ease, underslung lascutters and irradiation engines making short work of smaller opponents. This box builds four Serperos Heavy Stalkers, and comes with two terminals for using them in games of Adeptus Titanicus.

Stalker Constructs

Swarms of Stalker Constructs make up the bulk of the Dark Mechanicum forces, Butcher and Archer Cohorts working in tandem to overwhelm their enemy even as the Cyclops augments their performance with real-time data analysis. These cruel machines are always accompanied by Swarmer scout hosts, each barely larger than a human. The Stalker Constructs Box contains 30 miniatures and builds eight bases of Harpax ‘Swarmer’ Scout Hosts, and two bases each of the Errax ‘Butcher’ Assault Stalker Cohort, Tenebrax ‘Archer’ Battle Stalker Cohort, and Scintillax ‘Cyclops’ Noospheric Stalker Network. It also comes with Adeptus Titanicus command terminals for the Errax, Tenebrax and Scintillax constructs. 

Thanatar Siege-Automata Cohort

Both the Mechanicum Taghmata and the Dark Mechanicum make use of the resilient Thanatar pattern siege-automata, armed with the Hellex pattern plasma mortar and the Sollex heavy lascanon. Perfect for besieging fortifications, this box builds four Thanatar Siege-Automata equipped with Plasma Mortars and four equipped with heavy lascannons.

Civitas Imperialis Elevated Plaza

Add some variation and elevation to your games of Legions Imperialis and Adeptus Titanicus with the Civitas Imperialis Elevated Plaza. This box contains two tiles, featuring elevated plazas accessible via ramps and stairs, all totally compatible with the rest of the Civitas Imperialis terrain pieces.

White Dwarf 507

White Dwarf issue 507 is the last issue of 2024, and it’s packed with great hobby content to keep you busy during the holidays. Inside you’ll find the first battle report of the new edition of Kill Team, as well as a primer on what’s changed in the new edition of Warhammer Underworlds, with free twist cards to use alongside the League Rules from the Bunker. Flashpoint Lethis takes you to the Realm of Death in Warhammer Age of Sigmar with three narrative battleplans. Elsewhere the Genestealer Cults are taking over with an army showcase, an investigation of their seditious activities in the Chalnath Expanse, and Crusade rules which expand on those found in Codex: Genestealer Cults.*

The Infinite and The Divine (Special Edition)

A story spanning millennia begins when a mysterious artefact is uncovered on an unimportant planet. Trazyn the Infinite and Orikan the Diviner are inextricably drawn to this artefact as it hints at a deep secret in the Necrons’ past, but these two formidable rivals end up locked in a duel of wits that has ripples which will affect the future of the planet, and potentially the galaxy. 

Robert Rath’s The Infinite and The Divine returns in a gorgeous special edition which features a white case with metallic green elements, page edges featuring art of the main characters, and a green ribbon bookmark. Each copy is numbered and signed by the author, and includes the short story War in the Museum. It will be available while stocks last.

Black Library Advent 2024

Load up on reading for the festive period with the Black Library Advent 2024 subscription. There are 12 eShort tales included in this subscription, which starts tomorrow with a new tale dropping every other day. The stories are Nightshift Nineteen by Peter Fehervari, Solemnity by Nick Kyme, Call of Oblivion by Sam Ryan, The Feast of Saint Luthera by Victoria Hayward, Irreplaceable by Denny Flowers, Written in Stars by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Da Stink of Defeat by Adrian Southin, Doomwheel by Ian Green, The Rose of Bhaskar by Christopher Allen, Shallow Pockets, Deep Waters by R.S. Moule, Da Kaper Krew by Justin Woolley, and Anathema by Jude Reid. You can buy them individually, or get all 12 for the price of 10 if you subscribe.

Big changes are afoot on Warhammer+ as a whole new season dawns. This means a lot of new shows, kicking off with Arena of Death in which 16 of the mightiest heroes and villains of the Mortal Realms duel to the death in a knockout tournament in Khorne’s Arena. 

That’s accompanied by a Citadel Colour Masterclass episode about stippling, a method of applying paint in small dots in order to create textured blends and transitions. Finally, this week’s episode of Loremasters is all about the furtive and clammy grots of the Moonclans, the most numerous of all the factions that make up the moon-worshipping Gloomspite Gitz.

On Warhammer Community next week there’s a new miniature for Warhammer: The Old World and our first instalment of the Grotmas Calendar. Later in the week we’ve got coverage of the next supplement for Kill Team, plus an ironclad banger of a Heresy Thursday.

* This product is delayed in Australia and New Zealand.