Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Saturnine (English)

The galaxy burns! Warmaster Horus has betrayed the Emperor and plunged the Imperium into civil war! An age of darkness has descended upon the galaxy. It is a fratricidal war, of Space Marines against Space Marines, that has seen the power of the Imperium's vast armies turned against itself in a cataclysm of fire and blood. In Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, you'll face powerful armies of superhuman warriors in apocalyptic tabletop battles. Choose your favorite Legion, from the chivalrous Dark Angels to the cunning Alpha Legion, build your own army with a range of spectacular miniatures, and battle other players in wargames of astonishing tactical depth. The tale of the Horus Heresy is the foundation of the rich history of Warhammer 40,000, and this box is the ideal first step to joining the epic conflicts that transformed the galaxy. The Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Saturnine box contains a treasure trove of content, including a rulebook detailing the history and background of the civil war that shook the galaxy, magnificent photographs and illustrations, and the core rules needed to play. The box also contains 50 plastic miniatures, including an imposing Saturnine Dreadnought and a squad of MKII "Crusade" armored Space Marines, allowing you to build two opposing forces to play straight away or begin building your own Legion. Additionally, you'll receive gaming accessories and reference material to immerse yourself in the worlds of the Age of Darkness. Whether you prefer building, painting, deep narrative play, or balanced gaming, this box will accompany you on your journey through the 31st Millennium. This box contains 50 multi-part plastic miniatures:– 1x Saturnine Praetor– 1x Centurion in MKII Power Armour– 1x Saturnine Dreadnought– 1x Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform– 6x Saturnine Terminators– 40x Legionaries in MKII Power Armour– 36x Disintegrator weapon upgradesThese miniatures are easy to customize. The Centurion has a choice of two different heads, and the Praetor can be armed with a fierce axe or brutal hammer, and has cosmetic options including different heads and shoulder pads. The intimidating Saturnine Dreadnought has a choice of photonic incinerators or shock resonators as secondary weapons, and numerous cosmetic options, including heads and armor. The Saturnine Terminators come with six plasma bombards, six twin heavy disintegrators, and six disruption gauntlets with optional particle shredders, so you can be sure to have the right weapon for the right target. The Space Marine Legionaries in MKII power armor include parts to build optional sergeants, Legionaries with nuncio-vox, augury scanners, and vexilla. Each sergeant can choose from three different heads and weapon options. Legionaries with bolters can carry an optional bayonet or chain bayonet, and the heads and accessories (including grenades, pistol holsters, and pouches) are interchangeable between miniatures. This box also includes a set of disintegrator weapons so you can upgrade your infantry to Veteran Tactical Squads, armed with these devastating weapons. These miniatures have no specific Legion markings, so you can use them in any Space Marine force, whether you are loyal to the Emperor or have joined Horus in his rebellion. The 352-page hardcover rulebook for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness contains:– Lore and tradition: extensive information on the Age of Darkness, the Astartes Legions, other factions, a timeline, inspiring illustrations, and miniature photographs.– Basic principles: the core rules of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy.– Advanced principles: rules for tactical states, reactions, psychic abilities, vehicles, and battlefield terrain.– Battle rules: a guide to the game phases.– Core mission pack: three core missions, three deployment maps, and a variety of secondary objectives for your games.– Age of Darkness armories: special rules for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy and psychic powers for all six psychic disciplines. This box also includes the following books and gaming accessories:– 1x 48-page introductory miniature building guide– 2x 4-page Warhammer: The Horus Heresy reference sheets– 20x Six-sided dice– 1x Six-sided scatter die– 3x Translucent orange plastic weapon templates– 1x Grey range ruler– 40x Plastic tactical state and objective tokensThis box consists of 1207 plastic components, 41x Citadel 32mm Round Bases, 7x Citadel 50mm Round Bases, 1x Citadel 100mm Round Base, and 1x Warhammer: Horus Heresy transfer sheet containing 1172 high-quality waterslide transfers (featuring Legion iconography for the Iron Warriors and Salamanders) to decorate your miniatures. These miniatures require assembly and are supplied unpainted. We recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints. The Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness rulebook is available separately. The miniatures in this box will be available separately soon.