BREAKING Dark Vengeance… Dark Angels vs Chaos Cultists!
August 8, 2012 by beerogre
So the word has been out for some time that the new Warhammer 40K starter box, replacing Assault on Black Reach, will (or is that should) contain Dark Angels and Chaos Marines… but is that really true… and if it is, what will you get?
Well, you might feel better to know there are still some insiders in the Stalinist like regime that is GW who want the fans to be excited and those plucky rebels have braved the wrath of the mighty Empire to bring you some solid information on the contents of the new box… information that bodes very well for those interested, not only in starting 40K, but those with existing collections too!
So here we go… and remember… many Bothan spies lost their lives bringing you this information!
Chaos Cultists are in!
That’s right all you Chaos players… I refused point blank to believe that GW would ever release Chaos Cultist, but they have. The Dark Vengeance boxed set (did I not mention the name previously?) will have 2 units of 10 Chaos Cultist models, one armed with auto-guns (with a shotgun & CC weapon for the leader and a Heavy Stubber support trooper) and one with auto-pistol & CC weapon (with 2 CC weapons for the leader and a Flamer support model).
The Chaos Cultist look like everything you’ve ever wanted for Chaos. They’re bound in rags, with metal half-masks and weapons that suit the cobbled-together, improvised look that you expect from the dregs of Chaos.
But that’s not all for those naughty Chaos worshippers; they’re getting a unit of 6 Chosen…elite Chaos Space Marines, armed with a variety of Power Weapons (a Maul on the Sergeant, a Power Fist, a Chain Axe and a set of Lightning Claws by the look of things). The remaining Chosen are armed with Boltguns, but this bodes well for the potential that these exemplars of Chaos might get some more customisable options in the upcoming new Chaos Marines codex.
To lead your forces, you have the obligatory Chaos Lord, armed with a Power Sword & Plasma Pistol. His pose is a bit static, but that is only in comparison to the much more animated Chosen.
Lastly… what would Chaos be without something big and menacing to bring to the table? Well… how about a brand new model… the Hellbrute!
The massive Hellbrute model comes equipped with a Multi-Melta & Power Fist. Suggesting that this isn’t a Dreadnought replacement, but is in fact a huge suit of specialist armour crewed by a Chaos Marine (or more likely a Champion). Actually, the model resembles a huge suit of Terminator Armour with lots of cool Chaos gribbly bits… I’m hoping for a Monstrous Creature that acts like the Dreadknight… what about all you Chaos fans? What would you like it to be?
But what about the Dark Angels?
They haven’t been left wanting and with a new codex (no doubt in their future) there is quite a bit to have a look at.
Firstly, they wouldn’t be Space Marines without the obligatory 10 man Tactical Squad. However, the Dark Angel Tactical-Squad has a twist… it’s got Plasma!
The ordinary Space Marine grunts come sporting a Boltgun, but the squad also has a Plasma Gunner and a Heavy Plasma Cannon model giving support… and just to round out the theme… a Plasma Pistol/Chainsword Sergeant.
Looks like that squad will be getting hot!
The Tactical Squad also has a mixture of poses, this time around. Some of the Bolter-totting Marines are holding their ubiquitous weapon at jaunty angles to make the squad look a bit more animated… and it works too… good job GW!
The Marine side wouldn’t be Space Marines without a smattering of Terminators… so you get a squad of 5 of them. It’s a pretty standard squad, with Stormbolter/Power Fist, with a Power Sword Sergeant. However, you do get an Assault Cannon and Chainfist option… and true to previous form… the models now come in a variety of more dynamic poses with the squad sergeant even sporting Wings but thankfully no nipple armour!
The last squad in the box is a unit of 3 Space Marine (or Ravenwing) Bikers, with Sergeant and one Biker sporting Bolt Pistol/Chainsword and the third Biker packing a Plasma Gun. The models look similar to previous Ravenwing Bikers (with that big wing banner on the back) and are probably the least inspiring out of the box.
But let’s not end on a low… let’s talk about the Dark Angel Triple Whammy… 3 Heroes!
The box will contain a Dark Angels Company Master (Balthasar)… resplendent with his erect Power Sword!
A Dark Angels Librarian… with a slightly less impressive looking Force Sword… and a limited edition Interrogator Chaplain, who’s Power Armour (including smoking exhaust details) and embellished robe might be the most ostentatious model in the box!
That’s all the models in the box… but what about the Rulebook?
I know many of you have been planning to buy the box (price TBC) in order to get your hands on the smaller rulebook. So rest easy… there will be one in the box.
There will also be templates and a new How to Play Dark Vengeance booklet, that allows you to jump right into the action.
So there you go all you 40K fans… that’s what you can expect very soon to help get your pals interested in your favourite game.
What do you think?
Has it got your 40K juices flowing?
Are you jumping ship from your existing army to Chaos or Dark Angels?
I’m betting there’s a few that will… how about you?
I picked a good time to start Chaos it seems. Only thing I’m wondering is if the minis will come with iconography already on them like in Black Reach. If they don’t, that’s even better!
Supposedly they’ll have a lot of DA icons, at the least. And I like the sound of the chaplain, might have to get the limited ed. mini for it
Yup they are loaded with DA iconography Shoulder Pads have the symbol on them etc.
Gah – I hate Dark Angels /spit spit spiteeee
Oh it’s all gone the front of my shirt ….
Pics or it didn’t happen :p
finally cultists, which may mean I actually start them. Seen most this info elsewhere but not the name for the dreadnought-like thing: the Hellbrute. The chaos force seems way outclassed to me too.
About Time
Just as I begin a chaos marine army they bring this out, looks like i’m going to be splitting this with someone 🙂
That sure brightened up my twitter feed, I cant wait, i want cultists now 🙂
Nice stuff. Perhaps DA will get something plasmay back, perhaps cheaper than other chapters maybe?!
if the models are any good, i may pick some up on ebay. otherwise meh.
If the rules are any good i will … Oh, ok .. Pass :p
The things I’ve heard about it, was that there was going to be two seperate boxes, one for each faction. Have you heard anything on that? Is it going to be a single box?
Single Big Black Box 🙂
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss, that is indeed a result. meaning that there will be reasonable savings to be made, even if bought for the mini rulebook, Dark Angel HQ’s and sell of the rest. This is good news indeed. 😀
This is GW at their best, the thing they do really, really well is plastic miniatures.
The little rulebook is always handy , but I’ve always bought the big box for the models, well, for second it was for the cards too, but the games different now.
Can’t wait for the box, my beloved Dark Angels will get another boost but my Chaos aswell will recieve few new models. 🙂
BoW what about the chaos cultist/marines? do they have icons on or coud they be painted as any legion?
um, GW released chaos cultists a million years ago for necromunda, w/ pistols and knives, sporting metal masks and rags/robes. sounds like these are probably copies of them.
that said, i’ll definitely be getting a box set for them, the DA stuff (my main army) and the mini rulebook. hopefully the rumors of increased deathwing terminator points costs aren’t true when the new codex hits.
Do you mean House cawdor or the redemtionists? If so they are pure believers in the emperor.
Anyone heard anything about AOBR price cuts to get rid of old stock?
They didnt do that when the new fantasy set came out, the old one retained its price of 75 dollars
Cool, new minis for Warpath! 😛
Will you be using the official army lists, or the homebrew 40k lists off of the Mantic forums?
This is going to be another must grab box. Not much for the Dark Angels… will certainly trade those away for more Cultists! OMG — how long have we been waiting on some proper cultists from GW? A long time since those metal ones that can go for outrageous prices on Mr. Ebay. Can’t wait! Preorder NOW! 😀
Already arranged for a friend to split a couple of boxes with when the rumours started a while back. Looks like it’s going to happen.
I’m a happy Bunny
Are the Tac marines in robes?
I’ll have to keep waiting for the new eldar codex, it seems.This time a double marine box… Guess I’ll stick with my big book for a while, as I’m not interested at all on starting a marine army.
I wonder how big will the price be?
I would guess it will be more or less the same as whatever the Warhammer Fantasy Box is selling for at the moment, they are usually the same price.
Yay, Evil marines vs marines with no honour… I’ll let you decide which way round that goes… Perhaps a little Devil’s advocate here but. . . . “Well, you might feel better to know there are still some insiders in the Stalinist like regime that is GW who want the fans to be excited and those plucky rebels have braved the wrath of the mighty Empire to bring you some solid information on the contents of the new box…” If it is an insider then a)Its a ploy by the company, an un-official, official leak b)This person clearly can’t be… Read more »
This reminds me of all the previous “leaks”, perfectly timed and with a well rounded collection of info.
Please give us pictures, even just of the cultists. Do they look like the DOW ones??????
Dark angels are pretty easy to convert to chaos marines(or just say they’re fallen) so really I’d say this is the best deal on starting a chaos marine army ever.
Brilliant observation. With a hobby knife and a bit of patience you can easily trim off all the DA iconography and have a really awesome starting army! I may just buy this now.