The Emperor’s Children are back, and they bring with them the intoxicating allure of Slaanesh, the Dark Prince of Chaos.
These warriors of excess, beauty, and destruction are led by the Daemon Primarch Fulgrim, whose return to the 41st Millennium is marked by a stunning new miniature and an upcoming Black Library novel, Fulgrim: The Perfect Son by Jude Reid.
But while Fulgrim is stealing the spotlight, his champions and underlings are equally deserving of attention—especially the terrifying Lucius the Eternal, the Lords Exultant, and the devastating Noise Marines.
Lucius the Eternal: The Duelist of the Emperor’s Children
One name that resonates with fear in the hearts of those who dare cross the Emperor’s Children is Lucius the Eternal. This unkillable champion is a living legend, known for his incredible skills as a duelist and his boundless ego. Lucius wields the Blade of the Laer, a cursed weapon found by Fulgrim during the Great Crusade, and uses it to slay his enemies with a blend of skill and arrogance.
Those who survive the blade’s warp-infused edge are often left to face his horrific Lash of Torment, a whip teeming with parasitic hooks and writhing faces, a terrifying weapon that inflicts both physical pain and psychological torment.
Lords Exultant: Strategic Masters of Sadistic Warfare
Not all leaders of the Emperor’s Children seek to engage directly in battle, as the Lords Exultant prove. These sadistic strategists possess unparalleled tactical minds, weaving intricate battle plans that unfold with the precision of a master artist. Their influence over the Emperor’s Children is undeniable, as they command their forces with a dark charisma and ruthless imagination. Armed with an array of masterwork wargear, Lords Exultant serve as the architects of chaos, orchestrating audacious cruelty across war-torn worlds.
Lords Kakophonist: The Masters of Sonic Destruction
While some fight with blades and wits, the Lords Kakophonist turn the battlefield into a cacophony of destruction. These leaders of the Noise Marines are experts in using sonic weaponry, conducting a sonic assault so powerful it can distort reality.
They lead their choirs of Noise Marines into battle, creating an overwhelming sonic barrage that quakes the souls of their enemies.
The Noise Marines themselves are equipped with sonic blasters, blastmaster cannons, and screamer pistols, all designed to wreak havoc and send their foes into disarray. Their armor is adorned with daemonic faces, a signature feature that marks them as true followers of Slaanesh.
Flawless Blades: Perfected Warriors of Close Combat
For those Emperor’s Children who fully embrace the thrill of close combat, the Flawless Blades are the epitome of perfection. These warriors are the dark mirror to the Palatine Blades of the Great Crusade, wielding their blades with unmatched skill and precision. They are constantly fueled by combat stimms and psychoactive substances, keeping them in a state of adrenaline-fueled bliss. While their appearance is grotesque, the Flawless Blades are not possessed—rather, they are selfish, only accepting the gifts of Slaanesh to perfect their own forms.
Infractors and Tormentors: Specialists of Sensory Warfare
The Infractors and Tormentors are two distinct formations within the Emperor’s Children, each specializing in different forms of combat:
- Infractors are obsessed with the pursuit of perfection in close combat, using dueling sabres to hunt down opponents and prove their superiority.
- Tormentors are more adept in ranged combat, favoring speed and aggression over traditional defense. Their highly ornate boltguns are capable of devastating accuracy, and they specialize in capturing objectives on the battlefield.
The Champions of Slaanesh Army Set
For those eager to join the Emperor’s Children, the Champions of Slaanesh army set is the perfect starting point. This set includes:
- Two units of six Noise Marines,
- Two units of 10 Infractors (which can also be built as Tormentors),
- One Lord Exultant.
This box also comes with an exclusive cover variant of Codex: Emperor’s Children, datacards, and a new transfer sheet to further customize your army.
Codex and New Miniatures
In addition to the army set, the Codex: Emperor’s Children will be available in both its regular form and a Limited Edition version for collectors. The new miniatures, including the Flawless Blades, Noise Marines, and Lucius the Eternal, will all be available soon, bringing new life to the Emperor’s Children forces.
Conclusion
The return of the Emperor’s Children is a glorious occasion for those who worship Slaanesh and embrace the pursuit of perfection through excess. From Lucius the Eternal and the Lords Exultant to the sonic destruction of the Noise Marines and the Flawless Blades, the Emperor’s Children offer a terrifying combination of beauty and destruction that few can rival.
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