See More Of The Votann Hernkyn Pioneers For Warhammer 40,000!

August 12, 2022 by brennon

Games Workshop has been previewing more of the Leagues Of Votann that are coming soon to Warhammer 40,000. The Hernkyn Pioneers are the focus of this week's preview, offering up the new style of "trike" to the Leagues Of Votann.

Hernkyn Pioneers - Warhammer 40000

Hernkyn Pioneers // Warhammer 40,000

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The idea behind the design of the Hernkyn Pioneers is that they have taken classic imagery of the Squats of old and tweaked them to match the more modern technology that the Votann have access to. So, rather than there being wheels on show here, we get those lifter coils. It's anti-gravity but with a more purposeful and forthright feel to it compared to the sleek designs of the Aeldari.

Hernkyn Pioneers #1 - Warhammer 40000

Hernkyn Pioneers // Warhammer 40,000

Being fast and manoeuvrable, the Hernkyn Pioneers are able to whizz around the battlefield, securing different objectives and laying down firepower where it's needed. My favourite of the Pioneers is the one above where there is a gun mounted on the back of it - I think it nails that look of them as proper scouting vehicles that are good at taking opportunities.

Hernkyn Pioneers #2 - Warhammer 40000

Hernkyn Pioneers // Warhammer 40,000

As well as the vehicles themselves, you've got the pilots themselves. With big coats and goggles, they have the look and feel of some of those older Squats but with a bit more of a modern twist to their design. It's no padded jacket but it'll do for now.

Hernkyn Pioneers #3 - Warhammer 40000

Hernkyn Pioneers // Warhammer 40,000

I wasn't overly impressed by the Hernkyn Pioneers, to begin with, but I think I am starting to warm to their design. I think now that we've seen a bit more of them, I am coming around to the idea of picking them up for my Leagues Of Votann army when I inevitably pick it up.

It will be interesting to see what else gets thrown into the ring for the Leagues and if they will explore more of the Squats range from the past.

Are you tempted to snap these up for your Leagues Of Votann?

"It will be interesting to see what else gets thrown into the ring for the Leagues and if they will explore more of the Squats range from the past..."

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