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Link to the IGN video just in case: http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/01/19/dawn-of-war-2-retribution-video-preview

@asimo The race packs are the only preorder bonuses atm.

Also, army painter showing all units!

Melissia wrote:Also, army painter showing all units!

Where? 0.o

It's fairly early in the video, where they show the Ogryn.

I dont have the money to pre order.

Guess I can get it in april.

In the vodeo it said there will be NEW MAPS for last stand!!!!!!!!! Awesome have to get me that game

And apparently, the Stormtroopers in-game are the non-Kasrkin models.

Interesting to the maximum interest!

Etharin wrote:Link to the IGN video just in case: http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/01/19/dawn-of-war-2-retribution-video-preview

@asimo The race packs are the only preorder bonuses atm.

Hmm interesting I didn't realize the race packs (and apparently collector's edition too?) are only available through pre-order.

Also I heard that all the extra content will be released post launch at a price, so it should be possible to obtain every bit of content if you like.

For now they are. They will be DLC later.


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Imperial Guard forces:

Heroes:

Inquistor

This offensive focused hero uses fire and guile to destroy the enemies of man.

Commissar Lord

The Commissar Lord is an inspiring support hero who leads from the frontlines. He excels at melee combat and empowering infantry with various buffs.

Lord General

The Lord General is a master tactician who takes defensive control of the battlefield with massive turrets and off map artillery. His personal retinue keeps him safe from harm.

Infantry:

Catatchan Devils

A squad of seasoned Catachan jungle fighters. Devils are effective in close combat and take advantage of several different types of weapons for every occasion.

Infantry Squad

Basic ranged combat unit effective against other ranged forces but weak in melee. Can be upgraded with a Sergeant and a Commissar which increases the squad size.

Heavy Weapons Squad

Equipped with a Heavy Bolter that suppresses large groups of infantry, has a limited firing arc and requires set-up time. Can be upgraded to a Lascannon or Autocannon.

Ogryn squad

Ogryns are tough ogre-like brutes who excel in close combat and are excellent at disrupting enemy ranged units. Can be upgraded with a Bone Head.

Stormtrooper Squad

Elite ranged infantry equipped with hot shot lasguns. Storm Troopers can be upgraded to fulfill different roles.

Vehicles:

Baneblade

Super heavy battle tank armed with numerous weapons. Autofire is disabled. Use its abilities to fire from the main gun.

Banewolf

A light tank that uses toxic chemical weapons designed to complete [sic] eradicate the enemy.

Chimera

Transports infantry units across the battlefield and allows nearby squads to reinforce. Loaded troops add to the Chimera's firepower.

Leman Russ Battle Tank

A multi-purpose battle tank. Can be upgraded with weapons more effective versus infantry or vehicles.

Manticore

Mobile artillery unit that fires missile barrages.

Sentinel

Fast and maneuverable vehicle that is fragile and vulnerable to small arms fire. Ideal for contributing to ranged fire fights or kiting melee units.

Where is the Deldar?

"Saying "Deldar" instead of "Dark Eldar makes me want to punch you in the face."

ImperialTard wrote:"Saying "Deldar" instead of "Dark Eldar makes me want to punch you in the face."

Deldar.

It's Delfdar. Dark Elfdar.

Well now I know, thank you ph34r.

There will be much facepunching.

But more importantly, I actually rather like their choices for units for Guard.

Melissia wrote:There will be much facepunching.

But more importantly, I actually rather like their choices for units for Guard.

Bring it sister

Yeah their choices were rather good, I agree with Kanluwen about the non-Cadian Stormtroopers being good. I'm not so sure as to their choice for the new CSM Unit, yeah its cool Slaanesh is finally showing up in a DoW game with out having to be modded in, but I'm just not sure I like the sound of how they work. Oh yay! My CSM get another Heavy Weapons Unit I'm rarely gonna use because Hit and Run works better for me in multiplayer than digging in.

Melissia wrote:
Manticore

Mobile artillery unit that fires missile barrages.

I was promissed a bassilysk. Curse you bandwagonig

Don't forget that the fourth hero unit for the Imperial Guard single player campaign is Sergeant Merrick!

Pity no Basilisk, but t's good to see the Manticore being used. I guess it does make sense. The Basilisks stay safe in massive batteries off map, and the Manticore functions as field artillery.

BrookM wrote:Don't forget that the fourth hero unit for the Imperial Guard single player campaign is Sergeant Merrick!

The totally badass Imperial Guard Sergeant from the last mission of DoW2?

BrotherStynier wrote:

BrookM wrote:Don't forget that the fourth hero unit for the Imperial Guard single player campaign is Sergeant Merrick!

The totally badass Imperial Guard Sergeant from the last mission of DoW2?

Yessss.

BrookM wrote:

BrotherStynier wrote:

BrookM wrote:Don't forget that the fourth hero unit for the Imperial Guard single player campaign is Sergeant Merrick!

The totally badass Imperial Guard Sergeant from the last mission of DoW2?

Yessss.

This pleases me, I'm starting to enjoy the addition of the Imperial Guard even more.

I present to you http://www.dawnofwar2.com/us/retribution/multiplayer

I like the general's moustache. Manly!


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And Merrick is on the site!

Merrick has seen extensive combat over the last decade and more. He is respected by his squadmates and represents the man-in-the-trenches. He fights for his brothers in arms first, and the Imperium second.

Adrastia's dismissive attitude angers him, as does Castor's belligerence. He does not step so far out of line as to be insubordinate, but takes every chance possible to be the voice of the Guardsmen themselves, the rank-and-file humanity being used in the war.

Merrick gets the remote detonation packs Cyrus had? That is awesome! I loved using those.

Why do I get a feeling that the "Ancient" hero for the Astartes is the old player character from DoW II and Chaos Rising?

New IG Avatar FTW!

Aye, let's hope that there is less leghumping involved this time round.

BrookM wrote:Why do I get a feeling that the "Ancient" hero for the Astartes is the old player character from DoW II and Chaos Rising?

That wouldn't make much sense unless an exceptionally young commander manages to turn ancient over barely 30 years worth of campaigns (each successive campaign is ~ 10 years after the next).

BrookM wrote:Why do I get a feeling that the "Ancient" hero for the Astartes is the old player character from DoW II and Chaos Rising?

I think "The Ancient" is just a moniker for a Sternguard styled organization within the Blood Ravens.

I mean, in Chaos Rising you do face a unit of Tactical Veterans called "The Ancients".