What is this Army
The 42nd Valhallan are a veteran force, bolstered by attached elements from other regiments too decimated to exist in the standard SO&E. Organized into 6 companies (Anger, Bravery, Courage, Dedication, Eager, and Faithful), the most famous is Faithful. Led by Captain, now Colonel Zedowski, Faith Company was instrumental in purging the Necrontyr from Verdia VII, and destroying El-Marakesh's Mercenary Company on Utica IV, as El-Marakesh assisted Alpha Legion slave raiders.
The army list reflects Colonel Zedowski's promotion to Command HQ, and Senior Lt. Sorokin's restructuring after being placed in command of the company.
Army List
Doctrines:
Iron Discipline
Close Order Drill
Drop Troops (to represent superior stealth)
Rough Riders
Veterans
Senior Lt. Sorokin
82 - Junior Officer, Bolter, Iron Discipline, Honorifica Imperialis, Veteran with Company Standard
88 Chimera, Hull HB, Multi-laser, Smoke
42nd Valhallan Fire Support/135 Kreig Antitank (attached)
100 Anti-Tank with MLx2, Lascannon
80 Firesupport, HB x3
85 Firesupport HB x 2, AC x1
1st Platoon, Faith Company
68 JO, Iron Discipline, Storm Bolter, Flamer x3
88 Chimera, Multi-laser, Hull HF, Smoke
85 Squad with LC
85 Squad with LC
75 Squad with ML
75 Squad with ML
75 Squad with ML
135 Krieg Dragoons (Attached)
76 Veteran Sgt, Plasma Gun
88 Chimera, Hull HB, HF Turret, Smoke
72nd Utica Irregulars (Attached)
75 Veterans, Vet Sgt, Plasma x 3
42nd Valhallan Sharpshooters
75 Veterans, Vet Sgt, Plasma x 1, Melta x2
Vera's Vengance
118 Hellhound, smoke
114th Utica Mounted Brigade
94 Rough Riders x 7 + Vet sgt with lances x8
Fury
159 Leman Russ, Hull HB, HB Sponsons, Smoke, Searchlight
Iron Hatred
179 Leman Russ Demolisher, Hull HB, Plasma Cannon Sponsons, Smoke, Searchlight
1850 on the nose
Full Army Photo
Now, you'll see a great many units I don't use, and some that I do use have been changed around, but you'll get a general idea of the 42nd's look and feel.
Unit Photos
Ah, speaking of units that I no longer use... This is my Heroic Senior Officer, Colonel Zedowski. I love the model, and I know he'll see the table top in larger games, but as of now, he's been promoted to Command HQ. He's probably up to eyes in Dataslates...
Ah, the PBI, back bone of any Guard army:
One of my alternate formations in the army, from the 72nd Utica, a desert world similar to Tallarn. Squad leaders wear red to mark themselves as Martyrs for the Emperor. They have a generally unsavory reputation, but Lt. Sorokin will not refute their effectiveness.
Another of my favorite units in the Army, one I use in larger games, the 242nd Ogyrn Auxiliary (the Fightin' 242!)
Why I Started This Army
How could you not love Valhallans? The models are great, they match up thematically with my idea of what an Imperial Guard army should be (more meat for the grinder...) I've had the majority of them for years; they've actually participated in the first ever US RTT held in the Glen Burnie Battle Bunker.
These guys are actually my second IG army, Tallarns being my first (a mercenary company led my the vicious yet dashing El-Marakesh!) Unfortunately, the Tallarns were not the best painted models in the world... I'm sure they've hit e-bay a few times now in various incarnations. I regretted getting rid of them, and so that's why I have the Tallarn mixed into my mostly Valhallan army.
Don't get me wrong, Marines are great and all, but Guard are really what the 40k universe is about.
