This warhammer news roundup mixes Space Marine rules with deep Heresy lore.
The new codex keeps sharpening Chapter identities. Meanwhile, the Black Books series heads into a stranger corner of the Scouring. Together, both updates offer useful rules and background.
Salamanders and Raven Guard Get Sharper Detachment Rules
Salamanders lean into close-range firepower through the renovated Forgefather’s Seekers detachment. Vulkan’s Quest grants another Devastator Doctrine use, while ranged attacks within 12 inches gain +1 Strength.
Also, Vulkan He’stan lets Infernus Squads perform actions after advancing or falling back without losing their shooting. Forged in Fire improves engaged Torrent weapons by removing Blast, adding Close-Quarters, and granting +1 Attack.
Meanwhile, Wrath and Ruin can activate Assault or Tactical Doctrine for one infantry unit.
Raven Guard take the opposite approach with Shadowmark Talon. Every Adeptus Astartes unit gains Stealth, while Phobos and Scout units reduce enemy detection range by three inches.
Better yet, Aethon Shaan discounts Into Darkness once per round, while Suppressed Weapons lets infantry shoot without becoming revealed.
Ultramarines, Iron Hands, and Imperial Fists also receive updates, with the latter two detachments costing 2DP.
The Scouring of Nostramo Finds Ruins Instead of Night Lords
The Heresy update turns to one of the Scouring’s biggest mysteries. After Terra, Blood Angels and Ultramarines fleets headed toward Nostramo expecting the Night Lords. Instead, they found ruined fortresses, wrecked voidcraft, and little organized resistance. That gives the campaign a different feel from the usual Legion-on-Legion meat grinder.
The downloadable material originally appeared in 2016’s The Horus Heresy: Book Six – Retribution and explores the mysterious Ashen Claws. Additionally, the Ashen Claws commonly wore MKII Crusade armour, which gives hobbyists a useful visual cue.
Even more interestingly, Games Workshop teases lore from the unpublished tenth Black Book next.
Summary and Final Thoughts on Today’s Warhammer News
Overall, this warhammer news batch works because both pieces add identity instead of noise. The Marine rules sharpen Chapter flavor, while Nostramo adds mystery to the post-Heresy setting. However, that unpublished Black Book tease may be the biggest hook for veteran Heresy fans.
