For the average Guardsman, Grotmas is a time for a fresh pair of socks, a new lasgun mag, and an extra ration of recaf—simple pleasures for the Emperor’s faithful. But when the enemy’s fortified positions need a serious pounding or key objectives need securing, nothing short of elite Militarum Tempestus firepower will do. That’s where the Bridgehead Strike Detachment comes in, crashing into the battlefield with all the finesse of a precision orbital strike.
Elite Missions with the Bridgehead Strike Detachment
When the Astra Militarum needs to hit hard, fast, and decisively, they send in the Militarum Tempestus or equally skilled companies like the Cadian Kasrkin. These soldiers specialize in capturing and holding critical objectives—bridges, supply depots, mountain passes—you name it. Dropping from the skies via grav-chutes, roaring into position in Taurox Primes, or storming in via Valkyries, they strike with brutal efficiency.
Once the objective is secured, these soldiers dig in and hold their ground like a proper imperial anvil, enduring wave after wave of enemy retaliation until the main Astra Militarum forces arrive to relieve them.
Bridgehead Strike Rules: Precision is Everything
This Detachment brings some potent rules to the table, reinforcing the Tempestus’s reputation as elite shock troops. Let’s break it down:
- +1 to Wound on ranged attacks when units arrive from Reserves or disembark from a Transport. Imagine your plasma guns and hot-shot lasguns burning through elite enemy units or monstrous threats with even more reliability.
- Supporting Astra Militarum units like Scions and Kasrkin also get re-rolls of 1 to Hit, showcasing their elite training and dead-eye precision.
In short, these guys bring the Emperor’s wrath directly to the enemy’s weak spots and make it hurt.
Enhancements and Stratagems: Tactics Meet Firepower
The Militarum Tempestus doesn’t just fight smarter—they’re equipped to deliver. The new Enhancements and Stratagems included in this Detachment reflect their cutting-edge gear and battlefield superiority.
- Bombast-Class Vox-Array: This Enhancement lets an Officer with a Master Vox broadcast the same Order to three separate units. Perfect for delivering synchronized, devastating strikes across the battlefield.
- On My Position: If you’re cornered, you can use this Stratagem to call in air support at your own location. Yes, it’s a risky move, but in true Tempestus fashion, it shows their willingness to sacrifice themselves for the mission. Enemy units in engagement range are caught in the blast, proving no one gets out unscathed.
This Detachment leans heavily into the Militarum Tempestus’s identity: tactical coordination, precision strikes, and an absolute refusal to retreat.
Why Play Bridgehead Strike?
If you’re a fan of playing Astra Militarum armies but want a taste of elite commando warfare, this Detachment is for you. It lets you field Militarum Tempestus units as the highly mobile, highly destructive spearhead of your army. Think of it as a “special forces” approach to the Guard—drop in, wreak havoc, and hold the line like pros.
Between pinpoint accuracy, mobile deployments, and a focus on objective-based play, this Detachment feels like leading the Emperor’s best and brightest right into the thick of the action.
Chaos Daemons Are Coming Tomorrow!
For now, prepare to see the skies light up with grav-chutes and Valkyrie engines as the Militarum Tempestus secures victory for the Imperium this Grotmas. But don’t rest for long—tomorrow, we’re diving into the madness of Chaos Daemons with not one, but four new Detachments!
The Emperor protects, but these Scions bring the pain.
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