Warlord Games are now taking pre-orders for three brand new Starter Armies for those wanting to dive into their Weird World War wargame, Konflikt 47. If you weren't taken by the Axis or the United States, you can also get Starter Armies for the Japanese, Soviet Bloc and the British Commonwealth now!

Empire of Japan Starter Army // Konflikt '47

We start with the Empire of Japan, which has adopted a different style of warfare from the other factions fighting in Konflikt '47. They use the power of stealth and Rift technology to phase through solid objects, striking from where you least expect them. This means they often launch coordinated close-quarters attacks before fading away as quickly as they appear!

This Starter Army comes with all of the miniatures you'd need for starting Konflikt '47 as the Empire of Japan, as well as your Order and Rift Dice. At the core of the set is the exclusive figure for the set, the LMG-armed Platoon Commander in their Assault-Frame Powered Armour.

Empire of Japan Platoon Commander // Konflikt '47

As well as the new Platoon Commander, you will also get a unit of the Assault-Frame Armoured Infantry and a Ghost Attack Squad. These infantry units are then supported by the Sasori Light Walker plus an upgunned Chi-Ha tank that has been fitted with a Shiboru Cannon. This means that your armoured elements should be able to hold the line whilst the rest of the army sneaks around, secures objectives and kills the enemy from the shadows.

Empire of Japan Starter Army - Miniatures // Konflikt '47

This is a super cool army that really leans into the way that the Empire of Japan work in the lore of Konflikt '47. Whilst other factions are embracing the future, the Japanese are looking to the past, especially in the wake of the appearance of monsters and other horrors in the world. It makes sense to turn to the traditions of the Samurai and the strength they bring to the battlefield.

Fear The Soviet Bloc!

If you'd prefer to go down a different route, then you could also try dominating the battlefield with the Soviet Bloc and their new Starter Army.

Soviet Bloc Starter Army // Konflikt '47

The Soviet Bloc are hell-bent on getting their hands on their own Rift and this Soviet war machine is powered by clanking armoured walkers, twisted genetic creations and unrelenting manpower. Much like with the other Starter Army sets, you get all of your awesome miniatures as well as Order and Rift Dice to start playing the game with.

Soviet Bloc Platoon Commander // Konflikt '47

Leading the way for the Soviets, you have another exclusive Platoon Commander that can lead the way on the tabletop. He is backed up by two mighty units of Ursus Infantry that are going to be unstoppable in close quarters, tearing their way through infantry and armour with ease. Backing them up are the Moroz Gul, who can chill their air around them and use their Killing Mist ability to make your opponent unable to fight back.

Soviet Bloc Starter Army - Miniatures // Konflikt '47

As well as the infantry element of this force, you will also get the towering Molot walker, which is going to be a slow and purposeful way of smashing apart enemy vehicles. You also have the T34-ZP, which is a new Rift-powered tank using a Zvukovoy Preyektor weapon to shatter the enemy with its shockwaves.

An excellent force for those looking to pick up an army absolutely packed with strange, genetic experiments that are going to rip and tear their way across the battlefield. I think you could get away with a great grim and dirty paint scheme for these miniatures.

Stiff Upper Lip!

Finally, you have the British Commonwealth Starter Army, which is going to be great for those seeking to fight for Blighty and beyond.

British Commonwealth Starter Army // Konflikt '47

The British Commonwealth navigates the battles of this new age with grit, determination, and British resolve. This is exemplified by their clanking armoured infantry and the plentiful, equally hefty armoured backup they provide for their vehicles.

British Commonwealth Platoon Commander // Konflikt '47

Again, you're leading the way with the Platoon Commander (exclusive to the Starter Army) who will take command of two squads of Automated Infantry. They can lay down some heavy fire with their MMGs across both the Mk I and Mk II variants. Being automatons, they are immune to the horrors of war and will keep fighting when death is staring them in the face. A solid way to hold the line against the ever-growing forces arrayed against them in this era of Weird warfare.

British Commonwealth Starter Army - Miniatures // Konflikt '47

As well as the Automated Infantry, you'll also get a squad of the power-armoured human Galahad infantry, who are just as hard to move from their positions. Get them stuck into the fighting quickly and have that Platoon Commander on hand with his own Tesla Rifle at the ready.

As well as the troops, you've also got an armoured contingent in the form of the clanking Percival Assault Walker, which makes use of an M17 Tesla Cannon and plenty of rockets. You also have the Humber Mk VII, which has been fitted with twin automatic cannons and auto-computational assistance, which allow it to fire on the move without penalty. Some great supporting units which can keep the enemy pinned down whilst you advance.

These are all great starting points for someone diving into Konflikt '47, which is making it very hard not to pre-order right now. I really like the British Commonwealth set and the miniatures from the Soviet Bloc as well.

Which of these Starter Armies will you be buying?