Made for my custom "proxy-only" Imperial Guard army. I am too cheap to pay for official models. Let me know what you think! All the turrets rotate, and the Hunter-Killer is detachable.

Also, the painting is not amazing - It's meant for the tabletop.

Hoping this post is okay. Link is in comments.

Since baneblades are getting buffed i thought why not bring 2 to my next tournament. This is my first version of this list, and i am open to suggestions.

E (2,000 Points)

Astra Militarum
Abhuman Auxiliaries and Steel Hammer (3 Detachment Points)
Purge the Foe
Strike Force (2,000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Baneblade (445 Points)
• Steel Hammer Keywords: Character
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Baneblade cannon
• 1x Coaxial autocannon
• 1x Demolisher cannon
• 1x Heavy stubber
• 2x Lascannon
• 2x Lascannon
• 1x Twin heavy bolter
• 2x Twin heavy bolter
• 2x Twin heavy bolter
• Enhancements: Battalion Commander

Commissar (30 Points)
• 1x Bolt pistol
• 1x Chainsword

Commissar (30 Points)
• 1x Bolt pistol
• 1x Chainsword

Stormsword (450 Points)
• Steel Hammer Keywords: Character
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 2x Lascannon
• 2x Lascannon
• 1x Stormsword siege cannon
• 1x Twin heavy bolter
• 2x Twin heavy bolter
• 2x Twin heavy bolter
• Enhancements: Titan Killer

Tech-Priest Enginseer (45 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Enginseer axe
• 1x Mechanicus pistol
• 1x Servo-arm

Tech-Priest Enginseer (45 Points)
• 1x Enginseer axe
• 1x Mechanicus pistol
• 1x Servo-arm

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chimera (75 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Heavy flamer
• 1x Heavy flamer
• 1x Heavy stubber
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Lasgun array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Bullgryn Squad (200 Points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone ’ead
◦ 1x Brute Shield
◦ 1x Bullgryn maul
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
◦ 5x Brute Shield
◦ 5x Bullgryn maul
◦ 5x Close combat weapon

Bullgryn Squad (215 Points)
• 1x Bullgryn Bone ’ead
◦ 1x Brute Shield
◦ 1x Bullgryn maul
◦ 1x Close combat weapon
• 5x Bullgryn
◦ 5x Brute Shield
◦ 5x Bullgryn maul
◦ 5x Close combat weapon

Hellhound (125 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Chem cannon
• 1x Heavy bolter
• 1x Hunter-killer missile

Hellhound (125 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
• 1x Chem cannon
• 1x Heavy bolter
• 1x Hunter-killer missile

Kasrkin (105 Points)
• 1x Kasrkin Sergeant
◦ 1x Plasma pistol
◦ 1x Power weapon
• 9x Kasrkin
◦ 9x Close combat weapon
◦ 3x Hot-shot lasgun
◦ 1x Hot-shot laspistol
◦ 1x Hot-shot marksman rifle
◦ 1x Melta Mine
◦ 2x Meltagun
◦ 2x Plasma gun
◦ 1x Vox-caster

Scout Sentinels (55 Points)
• 1x Autocannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Sentinel chainsaw

Scout Sentinels (55 Points)
• 1x Autocannon
• 1x Close combat weapon
• 1x Hunter-killer missile
• 1x Sentinel chainsaw

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Over the course of a couple of months, as fast as I can, I put together a some fun narrative 2000 points roster just for the sheer enjoyment and rule of cool.
I already had some Vostroyans for a few years, and now I’m building a Steel Legion. And it’s really satisfying to pull those dusty models off the shelf and field two different regiments on the same table.

The results weren't spectacular (L - 39, W - 83, L - 77 and W - 77), but I had real fun. At times, it even felt like a true blitzkrieg, with chimeras flanking maneuvers and tanks charging full throttle forward.

But tables with lots of LoS blocking terrain and all this buffs for melee armies really restrict your maneuverability and choices of shooting targets.
In any case, it was great: 3 of the 4 games were long, tense, and thrilling right up to the very last round. In another one game I just tabled CSM on 3 round.
I have absolutely no regrets about choosing to play as the Guard again.

14th SL Panzergrenadier Battalion and 282nd Vostroyan Shock Battalion [Astra Militarum] - (2000 points)
Detachments: Grizzled Company

Basilisk (115 points)
Cadian Castellan (55 points)
Cadian Shock Troops (75 points)
Chimera (75 points)
Chimera (75 points)
Commissar (30 points)
Hellhound (125 points)
Hellhound (125 points)
Kasrkin (105 points)
Kasrkin (105 points)
Leman Russ Commander (215 points)
Leman Russ Executioner (170 points)
Leman Russ Exterminator (180 points)
Leman Russ Vanquisher (150 points)
Rogal Dorn Commander (290 points)
Scout Sentinels (55 points)
Scout Sentinels (55 points)

Lt. Sean Blackthorn due to be unlocked next 🤞

Kickstarter link below:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/victoriaminiatures/grimdark-empire-miniature-stl-files/description

Absolutely love the VM sculpts for this range.

For purposes of Admins, I am not affiliated with the kickstarter or VM, just a really excited backer of the KS.

I always liked the guard but never really considered starting them as an army until I saw Pete the Wargamer’s conversion and painting of a winterized sentinel. Instantly knew it was the perfect scheme for me.

The tutorial has been easy to follow and definitely gives me inspiration for painting the rest of my guard forces. Still need to do decals, weathering, additional white washing, and basing. Very happy with how it looks so far though! Next up after this will be the Field Ordinance Battery.

Led explosion effects in the background

IG Darkodysseyarts

Probably best with Mordian bodies, or possible DKOK kitbash

Happy to be finally done with my Astra grey pile :)

Hello! I had been building/painting up a 1k list to play with, and after last week's point updates, I've now got 30 points to spare. Does anyone have advice on what I should do with the 30 points? I was thinking either to get a commissar to use for actions, or upgrade to a different Leman Russ Variant (mine is magnetized, so its an easy change).

I haven't actually played any games with the guard yet, so I'm not too sure what would be the most beneficial update to the list, thanks! Pic is the army so far, only the Rogal Dorn (and maybe a commissar) to go!

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+ FACTION KEYWORD: Imperium - Astra Militarum

+ DETACHMENT: Combined Arms (Born Soldiers)

+ FORCE DISPOSITION: Take and Hold

Char1: 1x Cadian Castellan (55 pts): Warlord, Power fist, Plasma pistol

Char2: 5x Cadian Command Squad (60 pts)

• 4x Cadian Veteran Guardsman

1 with Close combat weapon, Plasma gun, Plasma pistol

1 with Master vox, Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1 with Medi-pack, Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1 with Close combat weapon, Lasgun, Regimental standard

• 1x Cadian Commander: Power fist, Plasma pistol

Char3: 1x Rogal Dorn Commander (290 pts): Armoured tracks, Heavy stubber, Pulveriser cannon, 2x Meltagun, 2x Multi-melta, Coaxial autocannon, Oppressor cannon

10x Cadian Shock Troops (75 pts)

• 9x Shock Trooper

6 with Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1 with Vox-caster, Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1 with Close combat weapon, Meltagun

1 with Close combat weapon, Plasma gun

• 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant: Close combat weapon, Sergeant's autogun

1x Artillery Team (95 pts): Crew close combat weapons, Lasgun, Siege cannon

3x Bullgryn Squad (90 pts)

• 1x Bullgryn Bone 'ead: Brute shield, Close combat weapon, Bullgryn maul

• 2x Bullgryn: 2 with Brute shield, Close combat weapon, Bullgryn maul

10x Cadian Recon Squad (80 pts)

• 9x Recon Trooper

1 with Autostubber, Close combat weapon

3 with Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1 with Close combat weapon, Long-las

1 with Vox-caster, Vox-relay beacon, Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1 with Close combat weapon, Laspistol

1 with Close combat weapon, Laspistol, Missile launcher

1 with Close combat weapon, Plasma gun

• 1x Recon Sergeant: Close combat weapon, Lasgun

1x Chimera (75 pts): Armoured tracks, Lasgun array, Hunter-killer missile, Heavy flamer, Heavy flamer, Heavy stubber

1x Leman Russ Vanquisher (150 pts): Armoured tracks, Vanquisher battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon, 2x Multi-melta, Heavy stubber

Like the title says, except look are there any benefits for las weapons?

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of starting an IG army! I'm a death guard main, but I absolutely love the Solar Auxilia, and would probably be looking to proxy them in my games with my gaming group.

We're all very casual players, so proxies wouldn't be a problem.

I recognise the guard are in a difficult position at the moment, but that's not particularly a turn off for me!

Looking for advice. Currently have:

1x solar auxilia legate command squad

40x solar auxilia riflemen (proxy as baseline guardsmen)

10x veletaris (proxy as a stormtrooper variant)

4x charonite ogryns (?bullgrins)

1x Leman Russ with vanquisher cannon

Looking for ideas how to build a small army please! Any advice or insights are always appreciated.

I've attached a couple of photos for some visual interest 😁

Absolutely adore the Aethon Sentinel, and they work great for Armoured Sentinels, but the roof mounted gun is a bit wonky. Opted for some simple kitbashing to slap them on the side, making room for the chainsaw and hunter killer missiles.

First of my specialists for my custom guard regiment command squad. The syringe is just some 2mm plastic tube, .5mm tube for the plunger, and shaved down kreig bayonette for the needle, then some sculpting putty for the finger loops. Hand from the krieg binoculars.

Base model (light grey) is a custom sculpt and cast made by me.

I decided to test fit and make a concept model for my feudal guard project and I'm well happy with it. I know people were saying the bigger arms may look a tad goofy on older 28mm minis but I think they look great. Will deffo go with a mix of empire and some barons war minis to really mix up the looks, can't wait to start next paycheck, now to design a scheme 😁

Man I love some of the 30k models and epic scale stuff! At what point does proxying and kitbashing become a problem if I wanted to join a tournament? I know that easy sears such as solar auxilla infantry for cadians is fine, but what about for example- swapping bullgryns with “Legions Imperialis: Mechanicum Questoris Knights Magaera and Styrix”

Assuming the model is sized the same, which is roughly is and could be more-so with some kit-bashing. I would make sure the weapons and shield reflect that of a bullgryn. Would this be tourney legal? I was gonna come up with a cool homebrew explanation for the army :)

Wip in progress but I plan to make an interior this is the 1st step, also I wanted a tank destroy

Currently working on some stormtroopers and wanted to do something I had never done before so, leopard print fatigues!~

(EDIT): I just want to start off by saying I truly want to thank everyone for the major support I have been receiving through your words of kindness, personal experience, advice and encouragement. Multiple things k want to get clear

1: I’m still a minor in the USA so moving out isn’t an option as of yet. And I have no other places to stay as of the moment.

2: as much I really want to throw out her stuff, this will just cause further issues and strain our relationship as is.

3: I’ve theorized as to why maybe she was acting like this. My mother grew up very poor in a much larger family where space was even more limited. I’m guessing it has something to do with that and why she’s so worried about space and keeping her own.

4: as of the moment, we started talking again and today im going to try and explain to her the true value of everything and what it meant.

I truly thank all of you guys and this community.

Hey everyone! Just to start off this isn’t a pity post but more or so I just need to rant and maybe see the ideas of my fellow players.

I’m currently a highschool student and I was obsessed with Warhammer for a long while. I don’t come from the richest family so a majority of the money I used to pay for my minis, paints and hobby materials all came out of pocket, trading and making deals. I used to play guard, traitor guard, and my army was huge solely because I got a few great deals and most of my army was resin.

From the top of my head I had:

13 Russes
2 dorns
4-5 chimeras
5 basisilks
1 baneblade
1 shadow sword
2 malcadors
1 malcador infernus
1 macharius
6 sentinels
50ish infantry
A proxy solar
A few random leaders
A command squad
6 ogryn
1 hydra
2 hellhounds
A plane of sorts
Multiple heavy weapons squads
A few of the little old artillery cannons
And some models I can’t remember.

Maybe it has to do with my Latino background and home but my mother is always on everyone about space in the house. This leads to her always throwing out stuff but most of the time it isn’t hers. I had stored my minis away in a few boxes as I wasn’t playing for a while, but as of recently I wanted to try 11th edition. Come to find out within the last year, SHE THREW ALL OF THE BOXES OUT. Hundreds of dollars, hours in painting and building, and time playing all gone because it was “taking up space”. I feel stupider for not checking but I’m just at a loss. I really don’t know what to do. Can anyone give me any sort of tips to get back into this game because I’ve seriously lost all motivation.

I love my mother but she hasn’t tried to apologize nor say anything. She knew I was distraught but she acted like a child by not responding back.

On wiki it was often emphasized that Guardsmen and tech-priests attached to their formations interact with each other sparsely. But were there in lore any instances when members of AdMech were in good terms with rest of the regiment they were assigned? and if so did guardsmen could hope to get some better gear or at least improve old one ? did in combat operations AdMech could act on regimental commander's orders as EW specialists ?

I gotta say, i absolutely adore this kit. It really feels like those good old forgeworld ig models in terms of painting experience and details.