Alright, you zoggin’ grots, strap on your stompy boots because today’s Grotmas Detachment is all about bringing kunnin’ to the krumpin’. Enter the Blood Axe Taktikal Brigade—the sneakiest, craftiest, and most un-orky Orks in the galaxy (but don’t tell them that).
Blood Axe Orks: Un-Orky But Deadly
The Blood Axes are known for breaking the sacred Orky rules by stealing ideas from “oomies” and other weedy races. Their taktiks might seem simple to outsiders, but in practice, they’re brutally effective. This Detachment celebrates their penchant for sneaky, kunnin’ warfare, bringing a ton of flexibility and hilarious battlefield antics to your games.
New Detachment Rule: Lissen ‘Ere
With this rule, your Warbosses and Meks can yell taktikal advice (or just bash a few heads) to whip their boyz into shape. These shouted orders give Orks the ability to:
- Sneak like sneaky gitz.
- Actually aim (don’t laugh, it’s a game-changer for Orks).
- Smash into combat with extra oomph when it’s time to get stuck in.
It’s classic Orky mayhem, but with a surprisingly strategic twist. Think of it like giving Orks a proper chain of command—only instead of ranks and salutes, it’s yelling and headbutts.
Stormboyz Go Battleline? WAAAGH-mazing!
In a move straight outta da Blood Axe playbook, Stormboyz gain the Battleline keyword in this Detachment. That means these jetpack-equipped nutters can now fill your Troop slots, letting you field a hyper-mobile army of literal rocket-propelled lunatics. Whether they’re jumping on objectives or dive-bombing enemy lines, Stormboyz bring chaos wherever they go.
New Tricks: Enhancements and Stratagems
The Taktikal Brigade isn’t just about shouting and flying—it’s also loaded with options for players who love unkonventional warfare. Here’s what’s new:
- Mek Kaptin: Add a Big Mek to your Flash Gitz. These gun-toting show-offs will re-roll their Hit rolls, meaning even more dakka actually hits its target!
- Ded Sneaky: This Stratagem lets you pull your Kommandos or Stormboyz off the board and throw them back into Strategic Reserves. Perfect for ambushes, last-minute objectives, or just messing with your opponent’s head.
Datasheet Updates for Tankbustas and Breaka Boyz
Today’s Grotmas goodies also include brand-new datasheets for Tankbustas and Breaka Boyz, who made their debut in Kill Team: Brutal and Cunning. Tankbustas are still all about blowing up big stuff, but their new rules add even more firepower to your anti-tank arsenal. Meanwhile, Breaka Boyz are exactly what they sound like—specialists in smashing through walls, defenses, and squishy things alike.
These updates keep your Orks fresh and bring even more WAAAGH energy to your tabletop.
Why Play Taktikal Brigade?
This Detachment is perfect for anyone who loves Ork chaos but wants to mix it up with some actual thinking on the battlefield. Whether you’re ambushing foes with sneaky Kommandos, jetting across the map with Stormboyz, or putting Flash Gitz in beast mode, the Taktikal Brigade gives you the tools to krump in style.
Tomorrow, we’ll see if da Astra Milly-tar-um has what it takes to match Orky “discipline.” Spoiler: they probably don’t. Until then, get ready to shout, smash, and sneak your way to victory. WAAAGH!
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