Release thread - Horus Heresy & 7TV

[Hoxtalicious]

Let's see now..

The Daemons of Chaos are getting reinforcements this August:


Daemon prince, plastic boxed set.


Pink Horrors, plastic boxed set.


Seekers of Slaanesh, plastic boxed set.


Bloodcrushers of Khorne, plastic boxed set.


Kairos Fateweaver, metal figure.


The Changeling, metal figure.


Chaos Familiars pack, metal figurines.


Classic traitor marines, four metal figures.


Warhammer fantasy battle magic cards for the Daemonic hosts.

Also, though this is something of a preview, here's what we can expect from Fantasy Flight Games regarding Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader.

Dark Heresy:
Fall 2010 - Blood of Martyrs: "The light of the God-Emperor is a weapon, a beacon, and mankind’s only hope. Explore the Ecclesiarchy of the Calixis Sector from the powerful Cardinals to the lowest pilgrim.

This source book will present expanded material for the Adepta Sororitas, Clerics, and all manner of those steeped in the Imperial Creed. Prepare yourself to bring judgement to the heretic in fire and faith!"

Winter 2011 - The Apostasy Gambit: "The Apostasy Gambit is a sweeping trilogy of adventures that unlocks secrets of the Calixis Sector that shake it to its very foundation!

Part 1: Black Sepulchre ( Winter 2011)
Part 2: Church of the Damned ( Spring 2011)
Part 3: Chaos Commandment ( Fall 2011)"

Summer 2011 - The Book of Judgement : "Deep within the hives of the Calixis Sector, vile gangs wage tiny wars with Enforcers. By the flickering light of ancient lamps the streets of the underhive are home to many dangers that obfuscate the truths that Acolytes might desperately seek.

This book presents material for Arbitrators, Scum and all Acolytes who operate in the arena of Imperial law. Ready your shock mauls!"

Fall 2011 - Only War..: "The men and women of the Imperial Guard face horrors with nothing but a lasgun and their faith. Commissars shout over the boom of battle cannons as those under their command give their lives so that humanity might survive.

Within these pages, you will find expanded rules
for Imperial Guardsmen, vehicles, and systems for campaigns surrounding the Imperial Guard!"

Rogue Trader:
Q4 2010 - Edge of the Abyss: "Claim the riches of the Koronus Expanse! In Edge of the Abyss, detailed descriptions of the Expanse’s famous worlds allow players and GMs to plan
new Endeavours and adventures. Fight across the frozen surface of Lucin’s Breath, plunder the Egarian maze cities,
and plumb the secrets of haunted Illisk.

Study, negotiate, and war against the inhabitants of the Expanse; xenos races,
the vile forces of Chaos, and monolithic Imperial organizations."

Q4 2010 - The Warp Storm trilogy: "In Frozen Reaches, the Explorers find themselves facing an impending Ork invasion and working to save the planet of Damaris. But first, they will need to organize squabbling factions and establish a united front. This is no easy task, as powerful forces are working against them from the shadows...

The exciting adventure continues in The Citadel of Skulls and culminates in Fallen Sun. Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of a warpstorm?"

Q1 2011 - Battlefleet Koronus: "Battlefleet Koronus is an extensive sourcebook about the starships that traverse the Koronus Expanse. With new rules on Nova Cannons, torpedoes,
attack crafts, and squadrons, plus new options for outfitting player ships, this book is perfect for players and GMs alike.

Battlefleet Koronus also provides a host of enemy starships to challenge Explorers, and it delves into the rich history of the Imperial Navy and Battlefleet Calixis."

Q2 2011 - Hostile Acquisitions: "Rogue Traders are accustomed to earning their livings in the grey areas of the law, but a few brave or foolhardy captains take it a step further...

Hostile Acquisitions is a guide to crime for Explorers with a flexible sense of morality. A catalog of valuable treasures wait to be “liberated.” And with information on piracy, smuggling,
blackmail, con games, and more, Hostile Acquisitions is proof that in the Koronus Expanse, crime often pays."

Q1 2011 - Xenos Compendium: "Across the Koronus Expanse, a multitude of beings both terrifying and mysterious
await discovery. Some will offer aid, others destruction... but make no mistake, each has its own agenda.

Xenos Compendium is a comprehensive collection of countless horrifying denizens of the Koronus Expanse. From the Rak’Gol to the Yu’vath, Orks, Eldar, Daemons, and monsters from countless worlds, Xenos Compendium provides the details necessary to defend yourself."  

[Caleidah]

Ooooooh, I'll be throwing some money down on that stuff.

Also, the Engineer's templates are so...wonderful. I bought a set today and absolutely love them.  

[Lady Blodwynn]

Lt. Brookman

Let's see now..

Also, though this is something of a preview, here's what we can expect from Fantasy Flight Games regarding Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader.

Dark Heresy:
Fall 2010 - Blood of Martyrs: "The light of the God-Emperor is a weapon, a beacon, and mankind’s only hope. Explore the Ecclesiarchy of the Calixis Sector from the powerful Cardinals to the lowest pilgrim.

This source book will present expanded material for the Adepta Sororitas, Clerics, and all manner of those steeped in the Imperial Creed. Prepare yourself to bring judgement to the heretic in fire and faith!"

Winter 2011 - The Apostasy Gambit: "The Apostasy Gambit is a sweeping trilogy of adventures that unlocks secrets of the Calixis Sector that shake it to its very foundation!

Part 1: Black Sepulchre ( Winter 2011)
Part 2: Church of the Damned ( Spring 2011)
Part 3: Chaos Commandment ( Fall 2011)"

Summer 2011 - The Book of Judgement : "Deep within the hives of the Calixis Sector, vile gangs wage tiny wars with Enforcers. By the flickering light of ancient lamps the streets of the underhive are home to many dangers that obfuscate the truths that Acolytes might desperately seek.

This book presents material for Arbitrators, Scum and all Acolytes who operate in the arena of Imperial law. Ready your shock mauls!"

Fall 2011 - Only War..: "The men and women of the Imperial Guard face horrors with nothing but a lasgun and their faith. Commissars shout over the boom of battle cannons as those under their command give their lives so that humanity might survive.

Within these pages, you will find expanded rules
for Imperial Guardsmen, vehicles, and systems for campaigns surrounding the Imperial Guard!"

Rogue Trader:
Q4 2010 - Edge of the Abyss: "Claim the riches of the Koronus Expanse! In Edge of the Abyss, detailed descriptions of the Expanse’s famous worlds allow players and GMs to plan
new Endeavours and adventures. Fight across the frozen surface of Lucin’s Breath, plunder the Egarian maze cities,
and plumb the secrets of haunted Illisk.

Study, negotiate, and war against the inhabitants of the Expanse; xenos races,
the vile forces of Chaos, and monolithic Imperial organizations."

Q4 2010 - The Warp Storm trilogy: "In Frozen Reaches, the Explorers find themselves facing an impending Ork invasion and working to save the planet of Damaris. But first, they will need to organize squabbling factions and establish a united front. This is no easy task, as powerful forces are working against them from the shadows...

The exciting adventure continues in The Citadel of Skulls and culminates in Fallen Sun. Do you have what it takes to brave the dangers of a warpstorm?"

Q1 2011 - Battlefleet Koronus: "Battlefleet Koronus is an extensive sourcebook about the starships that traverse the Koronus Expanse. With new rules on Nova Cannons, torpedoes,
attack crafts, and squadrons, plus new options for outfitting player ships, this book is perfect for players and GMs alike.

Battlefleet Koronus also provides a host of enemy starships to challenge Explorers, and it delves into the rich history of the Imperial Navy and Battlefleet Calixis."

Q2 2011 - Hostile Acquisitions: "Rogue Traders are accustomed to earning their livings in the grey areas of the law, but a few brave or foolhardy captains take it a step further...

Hostile Acquisitions is a guide to crime for Explorers with a flexible sense of morality. A catalog of valuable treasures wait to be “liberated.” And with information on piracy, smuggling,
blackmail, con games, and more, Hostile Acquisitions is proof that in the Koronus Expanse, crime often pays."

Q1 2011 - Xenos Compendium: "Across the Koronus Expanse, a multitude of beings both terrifying and mysterious
await discovery. Some will offer aid, others destruction... but make no mistake, each has its own agenda.

Xenos Compendium is a comprehensive collection of countless horrifying denizens of the Koronus Expanse. From the Rak’Gol to the Yu’vath, Orks, Eldar, Daemons, and monsters from countless worlds, Xenos Compendium provides the details necessary to defend yourself."

Wow. Just wow. Here we were thinking that they would let Dark Heresy die a quiet death with Deathwatch on the horizon, but this is great news! I think it's time to start rolling up that Rogue Trader character and recruit the others for some of that. pirate  

[Hoxtalicious]

Caleidah

Ooooooh, I'll be throwing some money down on that stuff.

Also, the Engineer's templates are so...wonderful. I bought a set today and absolutely love them.

You mean the templates or the measuring tools? I've been meaning to pick up the latter, because I'm a sucker for such gizmos, but they don't look as great or sturdy in the flesh.

Lady Blodwynn

Wow. Just wow. Here we were thinking that they would let Dark Heresy die a quiet death with Deathwatch on the horizon, but this is great news! I think it's time to start rolling up that Rogue Trader character and recruit the others for some of that. pirate

Again, it also took me completely by surprise. I just hope that the new writer lives up to the stuff that the others have done so far.

Rogue Trader in particular is looking very interesting with those supplements, it's a shame that it's going to take a while before we get there.  

[Caleidah]

Lt. Brookman

Caleidah

Ooooooh, I'll be throwing some money down on that stuff.

Also, the Engineer's templates are so...wonderful. I bought a set today and absolutely love them.

You mean the templates or the measuring tools? I've been meaning to pick up the latter, because I'm a sucker for such gizmos, but they don't look as great or sturdy in the flesh.

I mean both. The templates are really pretty, and the measuring tools are as well. Though they are a little flimsy, I don't see why they would break unless you were really manhandling them. I fully intend on keeping the tools as things of my own personal use and not letting most of the folks around the game shop lay their hands on them.  

[Hoxtalicious]

Oh s**t oh s**t oh s**t.

Forge World times kids!




Assault Rams are void attack craft, intended to participate in close-range space boarding actions, that can also act as drop-assault vessels for direct orbital attack. There are many patterns of Assault Ram in use across the Imperium, but among the Space Marine Chapters, the multi-role Caestus is the most commonplace. Smaller than either the Thunderhawk Gunship or the Shark-class Boarding Torpedo, the patterns’ chief advantage is its speed and phenomenal durability which make it a highly resilient assault craft, even in the most fire-swept landing zones. Compact and heavily armoured, the Caestus Assault Ram is designed to survive direct collision with an enemy, leaving only ruin in its wake.

Experimental rules for the Caestus Assault Ram can be found here.

Model designed by Daren Parrwood.

This detailed kit can be pre-ordered now for despatch in the week commencing August 23rd.


The MkIII ‘Iron’ Armour is a variant of the previous ‘Crusade’ pattern adapted with additional armour plates to the front, as well as a reinforced helmet faceplate and strengthened vambraces for the savage firefights of fleet-based boarding actions. This extra armour turns an already resilient Marine into an almost unstoppable juggernaut within the cramped confines of a ship.

The full resin kit provides enough parts to build 5 Space Marines in MkIII ‘Iron’ Armour, including two different sets of legs, shoulder pads, arms, torsos and helmets. Plastic weapons shown for illustration purposes only.


Like power armour, the sacred Bolter of the Astartes has undergone various design changes over the millennia, and the Umbra pattern first saw use during the latter years of the Great Crusade, produced in huge numbers to ensure that the Astartes were constantly supplied with effective firepower.

The Umbra Bolter Pack, designed by Will Hayes, contains 10 detailed weapons and optional bayonets, and can be pre-ordered now for despatch in the week commencing August 23rd.


Each Sergeant is able to freely select his squads’ armament for a given mission, and the Chapter Armoury contains many weapons that are ancient and sacred relics – patterns of weapons long since replaced by other designs that are nevertheless maintained diligently. This Weapon Pack contains 2 Flamers, 2 Meltaguns, and 2 Missile Launchers complete with arms. Models designed by by Phil Stutcinskas.  

[Hoxtalicious]

Also coming later this year from Mantic Games:



Plastic Zombies!

Coming in two boxed set sizes: 30 models ($34.99/£18/€25) and 50 models ($49.99/£25/€35).

A crapton of undead for a low, low price! What's not to like?

There is one downside however: Please Note: This item is currently only available to pre-order and will be shipping on the 24th September 2010  

[Hoxtalicious]

Last but not least for today, something that took us by surprise, FFG's plans for Deathwatch with a release schedule:

August 2010 - Deathwatch core rulebook: "You Shall Know No Fear!

The Deathwatch Rulebook provides everything you need to take on the role of a Space Marine in the Warhammer 40,000 Roleplaying Game! Players will find detailed information on the Space Marines, the Deathwatch, and the Jericho Reach; a war-torn region of space perfect for Deathwatch adventures. Take on the grim darkness of the far future as one of the mightiest warriors in the galaxy!"

Fall 2010 - Deathwatch GM kit: "The Deathwatch Game Master’s Kit helps keep a Kill-team’s missions from going astray. The sturdy Game Master’s screen has numerous handy quick reference charts to make running the game easier. Added to this is a 32-page full colour booklet with a complete adventure, a selection of useful NPCs, and an expanded Mission-generation system! Explore the haunted world of Baraban...if you dare!"

Fall 2010 - The Emperor Protects: "A trilogy of linked adventures lead a Deathwatch Kill-team across the Jericho Reach in an attempt to stop a vile conspiracy that threatens the fate of dozens of worlds. The Space Marines must face unique challenges ranging from bringing a planet of proud natives into the Imperium to rooting out a malicious plot within the heart of the Crusade itself. Action, intrigue, and mystery await!

Only the Space Marines can stand up to such a threat... is your Kill-team ready for the task?"

Winter 2011 - Rites of Battle: "Rites of Battle is a sourcebook about the inner workings of the Deathwatch. Extensive guidelines for creating your own Space Marine Chapter, new advanced specialities, expanded rules for power armour, and new rules for vehicles make this book an important resource.

Rites of Battle also provides detailed information about Watch Fortress Erioch, the centre of Deathwatch activity in the Jericho Reach. This section helps the GM present a Kill-team with a unique challenge."

Spring 2011 - Mark of the Xenos: "The duty of the Deathwatch is to destroy the alien foes of Mankind, wherever they hide. Mark of the Xenos is a comprehensive collection of aliens, daemons, and other vile enemies of the Imperium that lurk within the Jericho Reach. From the Tyranid swarms of Hive Fleet Dagon to the expeditionary forces of the Tau Empire, Mark of the Xenos provides GMs with worthy foes for the might of the Space Marines."

Summer 2011 - The Achilus Crusade: "The Jericho Reach has long been forgotten by the forces of the Imperium... until the arrival of the Achilus Crusade. An ancient warp gate links this war-torn region of space to the other side of the galaxy, and the Crusade will stop at nothing to secure it for the Imperium. The Achilus Crusade details numerous worlds and operations touched by the Crusade providing both players and GMs with the tools to plan new missions and adventures for their Kill-team."  

[Lady Blodwynn]

burning_eyes

You certainly know how to send off a week with a bang. I've edited the subject to reflect the latest releases.

Here's hoping Forge World will do more armour kits, those things are just too awesome! whee  

[Van Evok]

ohhh I'd love to do some pre-heresy marines in Mk III armor...  

[Lady Blodwynn]

It is certainly tempting to start a pre-Heresy Iron Warriors army.  

[Caleidah]

I wonder if I could just order a slug of those helms and pauldrons...  

[Lady Blodwynn]

I'm certain other after-market companies can cater to that request. Maybe Scibor or Chapterhouse Studios?  

[Lady Blodwynn]

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