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The guard rumor blog had several folks (including me compiling the ideas together) mentioned they heard the new guard codex would contain not only imperial guard, but commissar, auxillary units, navy, imperial knights, and other entries that were to small to have their own dedicated codexes.

Could it be that the Astra Miliwhatever(btw, maybe not a name change for guard after all, but the name of anall encompassing codex) was named suchly, because this might be the direction of the next codex?

BTW, although I love the dreamforge TITAN (10.5" tall?), would it not be too big to pass off as an Imperial Knight (7.5" to 8" tall) ?

One of the rumors has been GW trying to integrate FW... If GW did a Knight and Mechanicum rulebook, it'd certainly push players to see GW/FW all as one big blob, instead of two.

 bu11etmagn3tt wrote:
The guard rumor blog had several folks mentioning the new guard codex would contain imperial guard, commissar, auxillary units, navy, imperial knights, and other entries that were to small to have their own dedicated codexes.

I believe that you were one of thoese people and I still find it highly unlikely on the grounds that it would absolutely butcher currently established fluff in that the IN isn't allowed to have any ground forced. The Ad Mech is also more than deserving of its own codex.

It has also been rumoured that the Knights will be usable by all Imperial armies and that the IG is getting some kind of mega tank which also weighs against a unified codex.

I'm glad they're finally coming out with a titan in plastic even if it is just the smallest type. Dreamforge definitely beat them to the punch but I believe it's good to have variety and choice.

 aka_mythos wrote:
One of the rumors has been GW trying to integrate FW... If GW did a Knight and Mechanicum rulebook, it'd certainly push players to see GW/FW all as one big blob, instead of two.

speaking of which, I saw my GW manager (friend of mine for years), and mentioned I am doing a DKOK army. He said wait to buy them in March. Why I asked? He said he would "...get store sales credit for the sale," and I would "...not need to worry about waiting for them to arrive..." (wink wink).

He hinted GW will be carrying FW instore once again....

 The Grumpy Eldar wrote:

Imperial Knight Titan: 1 kit will make all the versions.
Imperial Knight Titan Codex: Three armies in this book.
1st Army: Imperial Knights Army
2nd Army: Mechanicum Army
3rd Army: Freeblades Army (Mercs that can ally)

Warhammer 40k 7th Edition (Yes it is called 7th ed) in May.

Astra Militarium (Imperial Guard):
Stormtroopers (plastic)
Bullgryns (old Ogryns)
Commissar Squads
New Larger Transport

Stormtroopers, Commissar Squads, and Bullgryns are Astra Auxilary. These units may be taken as "plug-ins" to other Imperial armies.

Catachans and Cadians are covered in the new codex. Catachans are not going to direct only.

Orks are in June.

Believed it up until now. Was drinking something and it suddenly turned into salt. The IG ok... but the Knight stuff... Maybe a model but... a codex for one model and suddenly calling it 7th edition

If underlined is true I will be seriously surprised and happy. Maybe we'll finally get a proper Commissar Cadet Training squad? That would be a good sign for GW perhaps showing some more of the unique aspects of the Guard. It could also mean that Commissars will now be bought in "squads" and then attached out similar those Space Wolf Sargent guys, which would be cool too, since you could put them where needed at the start of the game. Would make units like Conscripts a lot more useful if you know you can attach a regular commissar to them.

But that first half of the rumors just sounds really crazy. Unless that's actually part of the Astra Militarium codex and he's mistakenly thinking they're a separate thing.

Man that would be an insane codex. Parts representing Mechanicus, Imperial Guard, Auxiliary forces, Knights, and mercenary factions similar to what a Rogue Trader or Planetary Governor might use.

Gonna have to take these with a huge dose of salt though. Any chance we can get a link?

I wonder how much of the above will be digital format / data slates?

If it's not going to cost my firstborn child I may get that. It's a bit more 40k than the Dreamforge one (I love that too though).

What disturbs me is the fact that they're making superheavies baseline in the rules.

WayneTheGame wrote:
What disturbs me is the fact that they're making superheavies baseline in the rules.

Thats good news. They just need to make it balanced.

I have no problems with someone slapping down a Baneblade or Warhound in a 2k pts game, so long as the rules and points values for it are fair.

A new poster at Dakka has just uploaded scans of the future WD featuring pics of both Knights and the rules.

Confirmed as a Primary of up to 6 Knights or an ally detachments of up to 3 Knights.

Models look absolutely stunning, honestly gobsmacked at them.

Rules match the rumours.

Loopstah wrote:
A new poster at Dakka has just uploaded scans of the future WD featuring pics of both Knights and the rules.

Confirmed as a Primary of up to 6 Knights or an ally detachments of up to 3 Knights.

Models look absolutely stunning, honestly gobsmacked at them.

Rules match the rumours.

link & pics please.

Erm, guys I think you've jumped the gun a bit. A more rational reading of the first block of rumours is that the Imperial Knights book includes three different army lists for using Knights, ie, Imperial Knights are your basic list, Mechanicus get a couple of higher-tech options, and Mercenaries are a variation that you can ally-in to Chaotic or Xenos forces because they have a different Allies chart.

That solution would be an attempt to satisfy everyone I assume; Imperial Knights for fans of the classic fluff, Mechanicus Knights modelled more on the Knights of Taranis from Mechanicum, and Mercenaries because, by God, GW are going to sell these things to everybody(at least in the minds of the management).

 bu11etmagn3tt wrote:

Loopstah wrote:
A new poster at Dakka has just uploaded scans of the future WD featuring pics of both Knights and the rules.

Confirmed as a Primary of up to 6 Knights or an ally detachments of up to 3 Knights.

Models look absolutely stunning, honestly gobsmacked at them.

Rules match the rumours.

link & pics please.

http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?388438-40K-Radio-Imperial-Knights-in-March/page29

Mixed up my forums.

On Warseer not here.

Near the bottom of the page, check them out quick before the mods take them down.

First post maybe?

Oh wow. Those look amazing.

Wowowowowowowowow

Wow they look simply awesome !

Edit.

Ninja'd

Uh... I'm more excited about the Legion of Damned icodex that I can't use (no apple stuff :( )

Is "Invincible Behemoth" an existing special rule in Apoc?

Yes! Means no weapons destroyed, stunned or shaken results.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPw-3e_pzqU

I can't....

I...

My wallet is actually weeping in the corner right now.

 SickSix wrote:
Uh... I'm more excited about the Legion of Damned icodex that I can't use (no apple stuff :( )

I would be extremely suprised if they didn't also release an e-book version as well, even if a couple of weeks later.

Back here to admit that I am wrong ish... They look pretty cool though.

Holy moly. Can't wait to see the official/sprue pictures of those.

Looks like buying one or two of those is back on my mind.

Ohhhhhhh myyyyyyyy /Takei

What size are those looking like then, similar to the Dreadknight or much bigger? I'd rather not be "that guy" bringing super-heavies with D-weapons to normal games so being able to counts-as these guys would be useful.

Of course, the make-or-break on these will be the price; at £50 direct-sale(so around £40 from an online retailer) I'd likely end up getting an entire Household, but if we're talking Khornemower pricetags here(£95-direct), GW can sit&spin.

Also, judging by the bling and decorative bits, my Leviathan is looking rather bare, this must be rectified once the time is nigh.

By the way, how big are Knight households?

Rotate your damn pictures people.