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The Coronus Grav-carrier is a hallmark of the Legio Custodes motor pool, blending heavy protection with a level of grace that puts standard Imperial tanks to shame. As the technological ancestor to the Pallas and Caladius patterns, this skimmer ensures the Golden Legion reaches the front lines with unmatched speed, bypassing difficult terrain and avoiding the quagmire of static warfare.
Reeking of rot and malice, Wyverns are foul, filthy beasts whose heavy jaws snap shut with rows of jagged, grime-coated teeth. They are thoroughly unpleasant, hyper-violent monsters—which makes them the absolute perfect mount for any Orc Warboss with enough brute force to beat them into submission and enough sheer ignorance to try it in the first place.
Fewer than a handful of Telemon Dreadnoughts are to be found within the ranks of the Legio Custodes, each intended to stand sentinel over its charges no matter the forces brought against it. The honour of interment in one of the few existing Telemon sarcophagi is awarded to only the most celebrated warriors. Rare is the foe who can stand against the array of esoteric, hand-crafted weapons that grace its chassis or the ferocious will and warrior skill of the master Custodian interred within.
Crane Gun Teams are the premier long-range marksmen of Grand Cathay. These specialised units utilise exceptionally long-barrelled firearms, typically operated by two-man teams from the industrial city of Nan-Gau. To ensure pinpoint accuracy and stability, the weapon is often mounted directly onto a heavy tower shield, allowing the crew to remain protected while picking off high-value targets. When deployed in massed ranks, the sheer volume of high-velocity fire is nothing short of devastating to enemy formations.
Created as a dedicated assault dropship for the Legio Custodes, the Orion can carry a full task force of the Emperor’s Talons into combat.
Protected by frontal armour superior to that of the Legiones Astartes Thunderhawk Gunship, its Arachnus heavy blaze cannon and Lastrum bolt cannon can swiftly clear a landing zone of hostile infantry and armour with brutal efficiency, allowing the units within to deploy before it soars back into the sky to unleash death upon any foe who dares approach.
From the high seat of Nan-Gau, Miao Ying commands the armies of the Great Bastion, serving as the iron-willed protector of Northern Cathay.
Miao Ying in her human form.
Even among the divine lineage of Dragons, she is known for a temperament that is exceptionally cold and aloof—a byproduct of the centuries she has spent fulfilling the solemn charge granted to her by the Celestial Dragon.
While her siblings often eye her position with a mix of envy and resentment, viewing her as their father’s clear favourite, the Storm Dragon does little to bridge the gap. Instead, she wears the immense weight of her duty as a badge of superiority, frequently distancing herself from her kin and lording her authority over them whenever they convene.
Soaring high above the battlefield, Sky Lanterns represent the pinnacle of Cathayan ingenuity.
These remarkable machines allow the Celestial Dragon’s armies to maintain a watchful eye over their foes and orchestrate their forces with precision. Encased in an armoured gondola suspended beneath, a Cathayan Magistrate expertly signals troops and directs the devastating fire of war machines using an array of fans and banners.
Should airborne threats or missile attacks draw near, dedicated Crane Gunners are on hand, unleashing pinpoint volleys from their elevated perch.
The Achilles Ridgerunner is a versatile Imperial light exploratory vehicle. It’s a favorite among mining guild prospectors seeking new orae deposits and geological surveyors exploring Frontier Worlds.
Known for its speed, range, and durability,the Ridgerunner has also proven to be a valuable asset for the outriders and scouts of the Genestealer Cults.
I do have an Achilles Ridgerunner on my workbench which I am using with my Inquisitorial Stormtroopers.
This model was on display at Warhammer World.
The armies of Grand Cathay are led by Shugengan Lords, individuals whose very lineage connects them to the divine power of the Celestial Dragon. Often descendants of the Dragon’s own offspring, they are natural sorcerers, mastering the Elemental Winds with the same innate skill they demonstrate with a blade. The Celestial Court holds the most formidable of these Dragon-blooded in deep reverence, for they lead the charge in battle, their powerful presence in the thick of the fray inspiring the armies of the Dragon Emperor to victory.
One of the new dioramas at Warhammer World was The Dropsite Massacre. In corner of the display was this Forge World Warlord Battle Titan.
Within the Urgall Depression, the Salamanders fall back from their faltering attack on the Warmaster’s fortress, expecting the newly arrived Second Wave to bolster the assault and finally break Horus’ defences. Instead, Vulkan’s warriors unknowingly turn back towards their annihilation – the guns of the Iron Warriors arrayed against them in betrayal. Their presumed allies unleash a ruthless barrage of fire into the Salamanders’ lines, turning the black sands into a mire soaked with Nocturnean blood.