The next expansion for Warhammer 40,000 heads back to Armageddon with a new set of books, a beloved Ork character finally getting a miniature, and loads – no, really, loads – of Imperial reinforcements.
Armageddon is a world of endless war, but for all its daemonic incursions and xenos invasions, it has never been this bad before. The Orks are back in unfathomable numbers, and even the return of the planet’s most legendary hero can only do so much to stem the tide.
Wazdakka Gutsmek
Few Ork warlords embody their favourite brand of warfare quite like Wazdakka Gutsmek, the legendary Bikeboss who – rumour has it – has never once left the saddle of his enormous warbike Big Revva. He lives for the roar of engines and the scream of the wind as it whips by, drowned out only by the tempestuous racket of his steed’s psyko-gatler.
Wazdakka has existed in the background of Warhammer 40,000 for years, and has even had rules in the past – meaning that any intrepid Mek had an opportunity to kitbash their own Bikeboss. This is the first time that he’s had a miniature though, and he’s racing onto tabletops in glorious plastic.
It’s widely known among Gutsmek’s fellow Speed Freeks that his grand ambition is to race Big Revva from one end of the galaxy to the other, and Gork’s Grin* is throwing an almighty wrench in that plan. After hearing that Ghazghkull has a flash new tellyporta-thing, Wazdakka has reasoned that he can barter passage to the Imperium Nihilus in return for krumping Armageddon.
And krump he shall, for the blasted wastes around Armageddon’s hives are the perfect place for Speed Freeks to unleash their rickety rides. Waaagh! Wazdakka is only the opening salvo of the Orks’ great invasion, but looking at its Bikeboss, we’d totally understand if it was all they needed.
Commissar Yarrick
With the Orks back, Commissar Sebastian Yarrick has returned from the brink of death to once again defend Armageddon. No lesser man could rally the beleaguered world and its exhausted soldiers, and Yarrick will fight to his dying breath to throw the Orks off-world – even if that breath seems closer than ever before.
We revealed Yarrick last week with an incredible cinematic trailer – so make sure you go back and check that out if you haven’t seen it.
Of course, no man can stand alone against an Ork horde, so Yarrick will need allies – and handily, there are plenty on the way, including one of his fellow Commissars.
Commissar Graves
Where Yarrick is inspiring and beloved by his men, Commissar Thenia Graves is uncompromising and feared – a staunch traditionalist who epitomises the reputation of the Officio Prefectus as brutal and direct in their judgment.
Graves believes that ironclad discipline is the only thing holding back the complete destruction of the Imperium. Her dictates are enforced at the barrel of a bolt pistol, be it on the front line or in the war room, and when duty requires that she join the spearhead of an assault she does so atop the gloriously ostentatious fighting deck of her personalised and heavily modified Centaur transport, Vigilance. What’s a Centaur? Read on to find out…
When mounted atop Vigilance, Graves is accompanied by her loyal Officio Prefectus retinue, The Right Hand – with one carrying her personal banner while two more operate the transport’s heavy stubbers. The set also includes a version of Commissar Graves on foot, for when she needs to go toe-to-toe with any Ork invaders.
For better or worse, Graves has taken a personal interest in the high command structure of Armageddon’s legions – and it’s only a matter of time before her pistol announces another change in leadership.
Inquisitor Kroyle
As an accomplished member of the Ordo Xenos, Inquisitor Kroyle has more experience fighting Orks than almost anyone else on the planet – save Yarrick himself. His eccentric and flamboyant tendencies hide the cold heart of a deadly predator, whose skills as a master huntsman have put an end to countless nightmarish beasts.
Armed with a lethal Jindarii tox-cycler and mounted on a six-legged Garralisk, Kroyle is all too happy to use the tools of his enemies against them, and will stop at nothing to hunt their greatest creatures and champions for his trophy cabinet. The intelligence he gathers on his many expeditions is invaluable to the Ordo Xenos, and if the Orks have a weakness that will help send them packing, he is sure to find it. The miniature comes with two heads for Kroyle and two for his mount – one wearing a compliance hood, and the other with its jaws free, ready to attack.
Intranzia Fraye, Dogmata Superior
Many missions of the Adepta Sororitas are stationed on Armageddon, and the blessed contingent from the Order of Our Martyred Lady are led by their Dogmata Superior, Intranzia Fraye – a fiercely exacting custodian of rites and sacraments whose condemnations carry the weight of her entire Order.
Atop her armoured walking platform, the Throne of Blame, she singles out particularly repugnant foes for her hatred, spurring her Battle Sisters into acts of righteous violence. Her zealous intolerance extends to any signs of weakness, even from her own congregation, who routinely find themselves consigned to the torturous Mortifier engines that she leads into battle in great numbers.
Centaur RSV
Mobility is vital on the dust-choked plains of Armageddon, and the Centaur Rapid Strike Vehicle is a well-liked alternative to the common Chimera when infantry need to be shuttled from one battle sector to the next. It is a simple, blunt object that can handle all kinds of rough terrain thanks to its thick tracks and light construction.
The open-topped design means boarded troops can bail out in a hurry and have ample space to shoot while on the move. This makes it an ideal vehicle for combatting the Ork Speedwaaagh!, where slower tanks risk getting encircled and picked apart by more mobile foes.
Hippogriff AFV
When fire support is needed over long distances, Hippogriff Armoured Fighting Vehicles provide ample firepower in a compact and mobile package that can keep up with roaring tank columns. Six wheels mounted on independent servo-axles gives them a good balance of speed and stability, while the turret can mount a flexible battle cannon, horde-shredding castigator gatling cannon, tank-destroying melta cannon, or bunker-busting lascannon, so you can take on any target.
The Hippogriff is often the heaviest fire support that a scouting platoon can expect to receive, and stories abound of Hippogriff squadrons holding off much more advanced foes until armoured reinforcements can arrive.
Armageddon: The Return of Yarrick
The tale of Yarrick’s return to Armageddon and the desperate fight against Wazdakka Gutsmek’s Speedwaaagh! is told in Armageddon: The Return of Yarrick – the next major expansion for Warhammer 40,000. Armageddon is split into three books contained in a decorative slipcase, packing loads of all-new rules and background lore into one convenient package.
In addition to the main book that covers the story of Armageddon’s latest devastating war and Yarrick’s desperate gambit to rally Imperial reinforcements, you’ll also get a booklet of six new Vehicle-focused detachments – two each for the Astra Militarum, Orks, and Space Marines – and the Armoured Gauntlet book. This rules supplement encourages players to field as many tanks, monsters, and war machines as possible, with the largest enjoying newfound durability through damage tables and powerful upgrades.
Armageddon Battalion Boxes
Four factions will also get new themed Battalion boxes to go along with the release of Armageddon: the Astra Militarum, Adepta Sororitas, Deathwatch, and Orks.
The Astra Militarum lean into their new, lighter vehicles with a highly mobile force of two Hippogriff AFVs, one Centaur RSV, a Rogal Dorn battle tank, and 10 Cadian Shock Troops to ride in the Centaur. This Battalion is the first place you’ll be able to get your hands on the Hippogriff and Centaur, so if you’re keen to add them to your army before they’re released individually, this is how.
The Adepta Sororitas stick to their walking warriors for their Battalion, but don’t pull any punches. Three mighty Paragon Warsuits and a Palatine lead a mobile contingent of light infantry, including 10 Sisters Novitiate and 10 Sisters Repentia – the ideal accompaniment for Intranzia Fraye.
A compact force of Deathwatch Space Marines drops in to cut the head from the proverbial snake, embarking two five-man Kill Teams in a fast and deadly Corvus Blackstar. Meanwhile, the Orks properly commit to their love for reckless speed with a ramshackle squadron of six Deffkoptas roaring ahead of the Green Tide, led by a Deffkilla Wartrike and a Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy.
If you’re a little out of breath, don’t worry – we are too. There’s a lot happening on Armageddon and loads of new kits coming out alongside the next expansion book, so have another look up to make sure you didn’t miss anything. Once you’re done, head back to our Preview hub and check out all of the other reveals happening today.
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* Gork’s Grin is what the Orks call the Great Rift. Attempts to teach them how to spell ‘Cicatrix Maledictum’ have failed miserably.
