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Grand Cathay Iron Hail Gunners

The Iron Hail Gunners provide brutal, short-range firepower to the armies of Cathay. Armed with the iron hail gun, a heavy, large-bore blunderbuss, they excel at shredding tightly packed enemy formations. While their weapon lacks the extreme range of traditional bows or long-barrelled rifles, it more than compensates with sheer stopping power. At close quarters, a coordinated volley from these gunners causes catastrophic casualties, making them the ultimate counter to massed infantry and aggressive charges.

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino

This Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino was in the display cabinets at Warhammer World.

The iconic Rhino stands as the ubiquitous backbone of Imperial armored transport, a testament to the enduring genius of ancient Standard Template Construct technology. Renowned for its rugged dependability and ease of maintenance, its highly adaptable power plant can consume virtually any combustible fuel source—a vital asset for the far-flung Space Marine Legions warring across the galaxy during the Great Crusade and the catastrophic Horus Heresy.

So effective and versatile is its core chassis that it serves as the foundational design for an entire family of heavy battlefield vehicles. Produced by the thousands across countless forge worlds, several distinct variants exist, though none are as prolific or revered among the Astartes Legions of the Age of Darkness as the heavily armed, sleekly profiled Deimos-pattern Rhino.

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Deimos Pattern Rhino

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino

Space Wolves Deimos Pattern Rhino

World Eaters Deimos Pattern Rhino

Ultramarines Deimos Pattern Rhino

How I painted my Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino.

Krondys Son of Dracothion

This model of Krondys Son of Dracothion was at Warhammer World.

Long before the great drake Dracothion rescued Sigmar from the void, the majestic Draconith empire was utterly shattered by the cataclysmic fury of Kragnos. The God of Earthquakes laid waste to their grand cities one by one, leaving only a tragic remnant of their proud species alive. Unable to slay the immortal beast, the dragon princes Krondys and Karazai turned to the enigmatic Lord Kroak in a desperate bid to seal their nemesis beneath a mountain. There Kragnos remained entombed for aeons—until the magical shockwave of the Necroquake ruptured his prison. Now, with the Earthshaker unleashed once more, the Draconith princes have bound their fate to Sigmar through the sacred Pact Draconis, leading a fierce new generation of dragons to war in defence of the Mortal Realms.

Imperial Fists Scimitar-pattern Jetbikes

Serving as the premier high-speed shock assets of the Legiones Astartes during the devastating Age of Darkness, Scimitar-pattern Jetbikes are masterpieces of forgotten technology. Reengineered from highly complex, pre-Imperium STC designs, these sleek machines are essentially compact, low-altitude aircraft integrated with powerful grav-impellor engines. The anti-gravity plates allow the Scimitar to completely ignore treacherous terrain, skimming over shattered warzones to deliver fully armoured Space Marines into the heart of combat at breathtaking, near-supersonic speeds. Typically organised into Sky-hunter squadrons, these jetbikes carry devastating heavy weaponry mounted directly into their streamlined nose cowlings—such as heavy bolters, plasma cannons, or multi-meltas—allowing them to shred enemy formations on the fly. By combining the unstoppable durability of Legion power armour with unmatched aerodynamic agility, the Scimitar Jetbike ensures that the warlords of the Horus Heresy can seize the initiative and strike the decisive blow before the enemy even registers the roar of their thrusters.

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Dwarf Hammerers

These Dwarf Hammerers were in the displays at Warhammer World.

The ultimate defence of a Dwarf hold rests upon its Hammerers, the elite vanguard selected for their exceptional strength, unmatched martial prowess, and unshakeable loyalty. These veterans have proven their mettle across countless gruelling campaigns, earning the prestigious honour of serving as the King’s personal guard. Armed with massive, devastating great hammers, they form an unbreakable wall of muscle and steel, ready to lay down their lives to shield their liege.

Imperial Fists Land Raider Proteus

These Imperial Fists Land Raider Proteus armoured vehicles were on display at Warhamemr World.

The Land Raider is widely considered the best armoured fighting vehicle of its kind in the Imperium, serving as the main battle tank for the Space Marine Legions. It’s an incredibly powerful machine, with multi-layered composite armour and a reinforced hull that are nearly immune to even heavy weapons.

This sealed vehicle can resist attacks from any direction and operate in almost any environment, from acid swamps to rad-deserts, without any performance issues. It can even function in the vacuum of space, meaning there is no battlefield where its armoured fury can’t be unleashed.

The Land Raider Proteus is a venerable and ancient pattern of battle tank dating back to the Dark Age of Technology, making it one of the most archaic yet revered vehicles in the arsenal of the Space Marine Legions during the Horus Heresy. Unlike its more modern Phobos and Crusader counterparts, the Proteus lacks the forward assault ramp, instead featuring a distinct, boxy hull and two separate variants: the Carrier and the Explorator. The Carrier is designed for close-quarters assaults, delivering its payload of a dozen Space Marines directly into the heart of the enemy, while the Explorator variant is equipped with a sophisticated augury web and dozer blade, allowing it to navigate treacherous terrain and act as a mobile command and scouting platform. Its powerful machine spirit is a hallmark of its vintage, granting it an uncanny durability and the ability to fire its weapons at different targets with a single command.

Fans who have been playing Warhammer 40,000 since its debut will recognise this model. It’s a new take on the original Land Raider, which was released in 1987 with the first edition of the game, Rogue Trader. Forge World previously released a resin version, but a new plastic kit was made available as part of The Horus Heresy product line.

Dwarf Ironbreakers

Dwarf Ironbreakers on display at Warhammer World.

Dwarf Ironbreakers are elite underground sentinels, dedicated to defending the deepest tunnels of the Dwarfen realms from subterranean invasions. They are heavily armoured shock troops, encased in masterfully crafted suits of gromril plate. Etched with ancient runes of protection, this exceptional armour shields them from the unique perils of the deep caverns and the devastating blows of their enemies, allowing them to hold narrow choke points against overwhelming numbers.

Space Marine Bikers

Operating as the hard-hitting vanguard of the Adeptus Astartes, Space Marine Biker squads and Primaris Outriders combine the genetic fury of a transhuman warrior with the unstoppable momentum of a heavy armored steed. Mounted upon rugged, twin-bolter-equipped combat bikes, these shock troops excel at rapid reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, and lightning-fast spearhead assaults.

The bikes themselves are heavily armored, all-terrain behemoths powered by roaring multi-fuel engines, engineered to smash through enemy lines and withstand grueling battlefield conditions. Driven by seasoned battle-brothers who interface directly with their mounts via their power armor’s black carapace, a bike squadron can cross treacherous terrain at incredible speeds before unleashing a devastating point-blank volley of bolter fire and charging into close quarters with chainswords raised. Whether operating as the wide-ranging scouts of the White Scars or the disciplined flank-guards of the Ultramarines, Space Marine bikers ensure that a Chapter can project its overwhelming force exactly where the enemy least expects it.

Dwarf Longbeards

Forming the stoic foundation of the throng are the Longbeards, the oldest and most battle-tested warriors in the mountain realms.

As their name implies, the grand length of their facial hair is a living testament to centuries of survival and warfare. These venerable grumblers command absolute reverence from the younger generations; raised from infancy to honour their elders, the younger Dwarfs listen to their gruff wisdom with profound respect and look to them for unwavering guidance when the battle line begins to waver.

The Battle of Osgiliath

This Battle of Osgiliath diorama was on display at Warhammer World.

The Battle of Osgiliath

Trolls at The Battle of Osgiliath

The Battle of Osgiliath

Trolls on the bridge at The Battle of Osgiliath

The Battle of Osgiliath

War Machine

Troll

Destroyed War Machine

The Battle of Osgiliath

Landing Craft at The Battle of Osgiliath

Landing Craft from The Battle of Osgiliath

Shadows fell upon the ancient, ruined capital of Osgiliath, a city now a shell of its former glory, yet its strategic importance was greater than ever. It was the last river crossing before the gates of Minas Tirith, and the fate of Gondor hinged on its defense. Under the command of Faramir, a weary garrison of men fought desperately to hold the line, but they were no match for the cunning of Sauron. In a brutal, surprise attack under the cover of night, a vast horde of Orcs and men from the East and South crossed the Anduin on secret barges. The fight was a desperate and doomed struggle, and under the terrifying shadow of the Nazgûl, Faramir and his men were forced into a chaotic retreat. The fall of Osgiliath was a devastating defeat, opening the path for the full force of Mordor to lay siege to the White City.

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