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Land of Sigmar
Land of Sigmar
FORSIGMAR!
The Empire has been gifted some new kits this month, so it's
the perfect opportunity to take a look at the land of Sigmar.
Andy Hall talks to our resident gaming sages, Jeremy Vetock
and Dave Andrews, about the glory of the Empire.
his is a bit of a generalisation, but it
seems to me that the longer you've
been a Warhammer general the
more you gravitate towards the Empire.
Maybe it's the thought of all those units of
massed infantry in their colourful panoply,
the Knights encased in shiny armour; or
perhaps it's the weird and wonderful
machines of destruction that flicks a
hidden hobby switch in your brain after a
certain amount of time.
The States
The Empire may be one
nation under the rule of
Karl Franz, but in reality
it is a collection of
independent provinces
and city-states, linked by
religion and a need for
mutual protection rather
than lofty ideals.
The borders of these
states are based upon the
ancient tribal homelands
that originally formed
the Empire under Sigmar.
However, over the
centuries the boundaries
have changed, with new
states emerging while
some have disappeared
due to war, famine and
other such disasters.
Each province is
rightly proud of its
standards, colours and
heraldry. And all have a
storied history.
The Empire
The Empire is a massive country located
in the heart of the Old World. It covers
the land from the Sea of Claws in the
north to the Border Princes in the south.
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Empire
Greatswords
The new plastic Creatswords box means
that you can easily build large units of
these elite warriors. Still cheap compared
to other armies' elite infantry, they are
Stubborn, have a 4+ save and wield great
weapons with deadly skill.
Ost/and Grealsword
Further Inspiration
As well as general and atypical provincial
uniforms, the new book covers very specific
and famous regiments, well-known
throughout the Empire.
This regiment of Creatswords from
Ostland is just such a regiment that has been
created especially for the Drums of War
campaign. They feature in the bonus
scenarios online. Creating your own famous
regiments by giving them a rich history,
especially if based on their exploits in past
games, really adds depth to your collection.
The Wollenhurg
Twice-Bolds were
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Grunhach handpicked
Ihe strongest and most
proven {if;hters from
local regiments. They
earned the moniker
Twice-Bolds when they a/one held their
!!round against the charge of an attacking
horse trihe, cut down the invader's v<1flfJuard
and chopped their chieftain in twain. Veterans
who have served the Twice-Bolds and
survived a dozen battles are pre'sent '(/ wilh a
wolf c1uak, a sign of honour and no small
comfort during the harsh winters of Ostland.
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This box is another versatile kit, which can make either ten
handgun-armed soldiers or ten crossbowmen, The handguns use
blackpowder for excellent armour penetration, while crossbows
have superior range. Either combination can be deadly to an
encroaching enemy.
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Count Ma.nus
Leitdorf
Marius Leitdorf is the Elector Count of
Averland. Known as the Mad Count
from his more hedonistic days when he
notoriously led his forces on
nonsensical campaigns, fighting
imaginary foes and generally upsetting
his neighbours. After receiving
'guidance' from Karl Franz through the
medium of the uncompromising Ludwig
Schwarzhelm, Marius' excesses were
reined in. And so, when Averland was
invaded by Orcs, his army rose to meet
the threat. Marius led from the front,
looking resplendent and wielding his
Runefang to deadly effect.
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Empire Archers
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Steam Tank
Steam Tanks are monstrous, smoke
belching creations that rumble towards
the enemy firing cannonballs and gouts of
red-hot steam. On the battlefield, a Steam
Tank is a whirring, clanking mobile war
machine covered in inches-thick steel
armour, which rightly strikes fear in the
heart of all who face it.
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Artillery
The Empire has access to some
advanced war machines, ably
supplied by two separate plastic
kits. In the sample army to the
left, the Flagellants could be
Knightly Orders
The Knights of the Empire are rightly
feared as some of the best heavy shock
cavalry in the game. What's more, as
Core choices you can easily have an all
mounted Knight army if you so wish.
While their Toughness is a very average 3,
the 1 + armour save afforded to them by
the full-plate armour means they'll
be tough to take out. Upgrading
a unit or two of Knights to
Inner Circle status adds an
extra point of Strength, ensuring
they can break almost any foe when
they charge.
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The largest nation of the Old World needs mighty armies for its defence, and
now you can build one with our range of plastic kits. Sigmar would be proud!
State Troops
T/1I" set contains '0 multi-part
pJa.'<;tic Empire State Troops,
which can be assembled with
spears, halberds Or swords, and
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st<lnd,lrd hearer and mw;idan.
State HandgunnerslCrossbowmen
This set contains 10 multi
part pJdstic soldiers, including
command group, which e<m
either be dsse",bled with
crossbows or handguns.
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