Tow New Warhammer: The Horus Heresy Battle Groups March Into Action

So far we’ve taken a look at this years crop of Battleforce Boxes for Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000, but they aren’t the only limited sets becoming available. Two new Battle Group sets are also being released for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy, and we’re taking a look to see what they contain below.

With Battle Group is a perfect starting point for a new Legiones Astartes army, or as a way to expand an existing collection.

Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legiones Astartes Vanguard Assault Battle Group

• 20 Mark VI Tactical Squad Legionaries

• 10 Mark VI Assault Squad Legionaries

• 1 Legion Praetor with Power Sword

• 1 Contemptor Dreadnought

• 1 Deimos Pattern Rhino

• 1 Deimos Pattern Predator Battle Tank

The Vanguard Assault Battle Group is a brutal rapid deployment force spearheaded by an experienced Praetor and a 20-Legionary strong Mark VI Tactical Squad. Half of them can ride in a Rhino to claim distant objectives, while a versatile Predator Battle Tank provides fire support.

For generals who like getting to the point, the Mark VI Assault Squad adds some welcome close combat punch, and a hulking Contemptor Dreadnought completes a well-rounded force, able to deal with anything your enemy can throw at you.

Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legiones Astartes: Heavy Assault Battle Group

• 20 Mark III Tactical Squad Legionaries

• 10 Mark III Breacher Squad Legionaries

• 5 Mark III Legion Command Squad Legionaries

• 6 Cataphractii Terminators with Volkite Chargers and Power Mauls

• 1 Land Raider Explorator/Carrier

If you prefer the immovable object, the Heavy Assault Battle Group is headed up by 20 Mark III armoured Legionaries as well as 10 indomitable Mark III Breacher Legionaries, ideal for any battlefield, or even Zone Mortalis. Six Cataphractii Terminators bring their volkite chargers and power mauls to bear, giving you a force perfectly suited for getting up close and personal.

Get the Terminators where they need to go as they ride into battle in the luxury of a Land Raider Explorator or its Carrier variant. A Mark III Legion Command Squad rounds out the force, and is incredibly customisable, with access to various ranged and close combat loadouts.

Both sets are strictly limited, so willbe sold on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last.

Images courtesy of Games Workshop.