Warhammer: The Horus Heresy hype keeps rolling, and every Legion player feels the call to prep new resin bases.
Right now the Saturnine box still tops wish lists, yet Forge‑World fans always want more plastic. Because of that hunger, Games Workshop has dropped two hot items that expand both rules and lore. Therefore let’s break down the fresh Mk II Assault Squad kit and the second Journal Tactica supplement, then see how they slot into our armies.
Mk II Assault Squad | Plastic Powerhouse
First, the new kit delivers ten multi‑part Space Marines wearing upgraded Crusade armour. Moreover, the redesigned chestplate and gorget scream frontline durability. Every model carries a chainaxe and bolt pistol by default, but optional combat shields replace pistols if you prefer tanky breachers. Additionally, the sprues include two power mauls, two heavy chainaxes, two volkite serpenta, two disintegrator pistols, and two melta bombs. There are also assorted grenades, holsters, and pouches, so hobbyists can create unique killers. Rules already sit in Liber Astartes and Liber Hereticus, and importantly chainaxes cost zero points versus basic chainswords. Consequently, melee‑focused Legions like World Eaters receive instant value.
Journal Tactica: Forges of Saturn | Lore and Missions
Meanwhile, the second Journal Tactica dives deep into the Saturnine Renewal, a period largely hidden until now. It explains how Vulkan revived the formidable Saturnine‑pattern Terminators and shifted Heresy‑era tactics. Furthermore, the book details the War of Bitter Iron between Word Bearers and Iron Hands, plus the Kolarne‑Distal incident where White Scars clashed with Thousand Sons. Gaming content is equally stacked. There are three asymmetrical Onslaught Missions, two new Legion Detachments, and fresh unit profiles: a Saturnine Command Squad, a Centurion in Saturnine Armour, and the Word Bearers Phraetus Anointed Conclave. Additionally, Thousand Sons players gain an Arcana Upgrade for Saturnine‑armoured units.
Ready Your Legion
Because plastic assault troops and crunchy lore always invigorate hobby nights, these releases land at the perfect moment. You can field chainaxe‑wielding jump infantry while reenacting Vulkan’s return to Saturn’s forges. Moreover, new missions add narrative flair to club campaigns. Therefore grab clippers, dust off black basing spray, and claim your bit of Heresy history before stock vanishes. We will soon see even more announcements, so keep watching the Big Summer Preview hub.
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