Legions Imperialis Legions Imperialis: The Devastation of Tallarn + New Models

[Lord Marshal]

Termites, Sabres and Leman Russ Exterminators/Annihilators up for pre-order next week.

[Mendi Warrior]

I kind of lost track a bit, but aren't these the last ones that we were expecting from what got announced/teased so far?

[Robbienw]

Tiny Sabres, hooray 

[The Praetorian of Inwit]

Tiny yellow tanks are cute.

[Matcap86]

 

I kind of lost track a bit, but aren't these the last ones that we were expecting from what got announced/teased so far?

Think so, now the long wait for the next preview begins.

[irlLordy]

The only releases we're still waiting on for LI are the Knight and Titan battleforces which were announced almost a year ago now, August 31st 2023.

 

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/08/31/heresy-thursday-crush-armies-underfoot-with-entire-battle-groups-of-pint-sized-imperial-knights-and-titans/

 

[Burni]

Yay! Mini Sabres at last! Just need to decide one box or two. 16 seems a lot but I do love them.

 

I’d like either the SM super heavies or the Mechanicum for the next expansion please!

[Mendi Warrior]

Mechanicum would be cool. Dark Mechanicum even better imho 

 

 

The only releases we're still waiting on for LI are the Knight and Titan battleforces which were announced almost a year ago now, August 31st 2023.

 

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/08/31/heresy-thursday-crush-armies-underfoot-with-entire-battle-groups-of-pint-sized-imperial-knights-and-titans/

 

 

True, I completely forgot about these. They were basically a repackage of the AT battleforces. Maybe we'll see them for year's end? Not holding my breath though ...

[Dark Shepherd]

The Termites look awesome; how many books do we need know for a.game though?

[The Scorpion]

I wish there was a way to get the lore of these books but without the rules. Just look at the Horus Heresy Aeronautica imperialis book.

[son of the forest]

 

I wish there was a way to get the lore of these books but without the rules. Just look at the Horus Heresy Aeronautica imperialis book.

Same, plus the lore in the last was pretty poor 

[DuskRaider]

They’re trying to emulate the FW black books but kind of failing when it comes to the lore. It’s no where near as in depth or immersive as the old HH black books, but at least they ARE including lore and not just throwing the rules and some stock photos in and calling it a day. 
 

I still say it’s a massive swing and miss for this campaign by not including Astartes Super Heavies in the largest tank battle in history. My other concern is that from what I understand, this book covers on the early days of the Battle of Tallarn and we will have a whole other expansion covering this one battle when there are plenty of others that can and should be covered. 
 

Solar Auxilia now have what? Five Super Heavies? It’s just such an odd exclusion that it’s jarring. Especially when you take into account that this planet was anathema to infantry due to the virus bombing, but they chose to release Termites? Whose rules themselves are head scratching and don’t make too much sense IMO. 

[Matcap86]

 

Solar Auxilia now have what? Five Super Heavies? It’s just such an odd exclusion that it’s jarring. Especially when you take into account that this planet was anathema to infantry due to the virus bombing, but they chose to release Termites? Whose rules themselves are head scratching and don’t make too much sense IMO. 

 

The solar super heavies are pretty much the same chassis, I see those as the same as the Leman Russ and Sicaran variants. I'm hoping the next expansion will add the Fellblade chassis and we get some heavy marine support. (And conversely some fast attack for SA)

 

The termites do make sense in the Tallarn setting imho: if the infantry can't go outside, going underground to enemy bases is not a bad idea.

[DuskRaider]

True, but most Astartes Super Heavies are just Felblade variants with the exception of a couple on the Spartan chassis. 
 

Good point with the Termites! Didn’t think about that. 

[Sky Potato]

I read through the text of the book last night. Its weird that Fellblades were mentioned at least in the book but we don't have rules or models for them.

 

LI in general and Tallarn in particular would have been ideal settings to introduce the Legion Super Heavy tanks. Missed opportunity really.

[Mr Farson]

My theory on the marine super heavies is they're being held back until a 28mm scale one is made.

 

A new 28m plastic superheavy is a big deal especially for marines and its the type of thing that will get hyped 

[Sky Potato]

I don't see why that would be the case. They've happily put out Rapier batteries and Dreadnought Drop Pods for LI when there's been zero indication that those models will be moving from resin to plastic.

 

I know I'd buy multiple Super Heavies for Epic, but probably only one at 28mm scale.

[Indy Techwisp]

 

My theory on the marine super heavies is they're being held back until a 28mm scale one is made.

 

A new 28m plastic superheavy is a big deal especially for marines and its the type of thing that will get hyped 

 

I think Marine Superheavies are ready, but they're holding off on them to balance out a future wave.

[Sky Potato]

 

 

I think Marine Superheavies are ready, but they're holding off on them to balance out a future wave.

Probably true.

[DuskRaider]

You kidding me? When GW releases Astartes Super Heavies I’ll be conducting heists on supply trucks Fast and the Furious style. I must have them all. 

[Mendi Warrior]

Gotta catch 'em all 

[Interrogator Stobz]

 

You kidding me? When GW releases Astartes Super Heavies I’ll be conducting heists on supply trucks Fast and the Furious style. I must have them all. 

If you interrupt them coming to the Antipodes there's gonna be a whippin'.

 

[Sky Potato]

 

If you interrupt them coming to the Antipodes there's gonna be a whippin'.

 

 

[DuskRaider]

 

If you interrupt them coming to the Antipodes there's gonna be a whippin'.

 

Do they still go through the Panama Canal? If so I promise nothing. 

[Mandragola]

I’ve made some of the new Sabres and Termites for a goonhammer review: https://www.goonhammer.com/goonhammer-review-legions-imperialis-sabres-termites-and-more-leman-russes/

 

This is what they look like:

 

 

Here’s how big they are compared to some other stuff.