Dark Vengeance - 6th edition starter set & Chaos Marines

Some new from Beasts of War, the 6th ed starter seems to be named 'Dark Vengeance' and should be out in September.

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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

http://www.beastsofwar.com/warhammer-40k/dark-vengeance-new-details/

Sounds good, I could do with a few more monk-like marines to round out my serpent guard, and a few chaos cultist gribblies to go on ebay won't make me sad.

The descriptions of the models certainly intrigued me. Despite of not being too interested marines, I'm quite interested in getting the set for the mini-rulebook, so great looking minis are a plus and might actually make me consider collecting a small marine force. That, or I could sell them further.

This seems to somewhat contradictory to the two separate boxes rumour, though. I still hope that bit is true.

I had dismissed the two seperate box theory ages ago. I just don't think it would be practical. The starters are good at encouraging people to start 40k, especially with their easy assemble models, but having two seperate force starters would just be like having a Battleforce but with a HQ added in.

Like with Assault on Black Reach I shall split the box with my brother. He shall claim the Marines for his Dark Angels and I shall have a nice boost for my Night Lords.

Since the two releases will be almost simultaneous and will overlap in terms of their content, I just included the new CSM releases into this thread as well.

Here is the latest from Faeit 212, via Dakka, as of August 13th:
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/467224.page

I figure that WD pics should start popping up a week from today.

Faeit 212 wrote:

Chaos Space Marines is on the 8th of September

That said, the starter box will not be being released in September at all.


Big Pause..............


It's the last Saturday of August along with the White Dwarf previewing CSM. (the 25th).


........ The 25th is the white dwarf which is all about the new starter and chaos space marines.

Pre-Orders for the new starter set begin on the 25th, for release on the 1st.

Pre-Order for Chaos Space Marines go up on the 8th and the entirety of their range will be released in two waves on the 15th and the 29th.

.....By the end of September the entire range will be available.

That doesn't include resculpts of old models, but essentially there will be no unit entry without a model on the shelf, even if some (read: Khorne Berserkers) are old kits.

OMG PICTURES OF THE MODELS FROM THE STARTER SET!

http://www.standardtemplateconstruct.net/2012/08/new-6th-edition-starter-box.html#more

Well holy crap. Those Chaos models look drop-dead gorgeous!

If these are real then I'm going to be tempted to keep the chaos models to add to my small CSM force. No idea what to do with the DA though. I expect to see alot of them up on ebay shortly as sadly the models don't look like they could be used in most non-DA armies.

I've been wanted to start Chaos Marines for a long time and my best friend plays Dork Angels. I am very pleased by what I see.

*Facepalm* Aww... the amount of work that I'll need to do to make them less Chaosy is going to be annoying. Why did I chose Sahaaly Night Lords

I must admit, however, that the Chaos Chosen with Lightning Claws is absolutely beautiful.
Any news on the limited edition Interrogator Chaplain that the first release boxes should be getting?

Those new models for the Chaos Lord and Chosen look very impressive. I may be swayed into taking CSM for Allies over GK's with this.

love the cultists...

traitor guard here I come

Lovely models, I feel those chaos fellas will help bulk out my new Red Corsair army, and we'll see how well we can convert the Dark Angles for my Astral Claws. Oddly enough it's the Cultist which is my favourite from that lot.

If it hadn't been DE it would have been Slaanesh IG for me... Still have a few of these beautiful models in my bitbox (to *once* convert my Kislev force): http://ameba.lpt.fi/~varrolli/Figut/Deamons/Seekers2.jpg

But I am not going to be tempted to start another unfinished army though...

I am not...

http://natfka.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/white-dwarf-leaks-more-starter-set.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Faeit212+%28Faeit+212%29

Cavash wrote:

http://natfka.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/white-dwarf-leaks-more-starter-set.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Faeit212+%28Faeit+212%29

Gaaarrrkkkk these chaos cultists are absolutely beautiful, just great to send them in 2 months after I converted my ash waste nomads...

While the models are great. lets just hope the rules and more importantly the fluff is good. Otherwise my chaos will remain in their box for even more years.(or continue being used as BA)

Seriously, am I the only one drooling over those chosen and the hellbrute??? I need to gather some cash together...

The Hellbrute is cool, but I don't think that it is the best model in the box. For me, that position goes to the Lightning law Chaos Chosen.

I am very excited to get my hands on those Chaos minis. The Chosen are some excellent models and I love that Hellbrute. Also thinking of converting the Dark Angel characters into Sorcerers.

I am wondering, if they are giving rules for Chaos Cultists, do you think we will see a box of just them as a unit int he future, or will their models just come from this box set?

Going from all of the rumours that I have heard, I would say that you will be able to get them in box form before the end of September.
I have heard that Dark Apostles confer great bonuses to Cultists, and seeing as there are no Dark Apostles in this box I would say that it means that they will be released. Everything in the Chaos Codex should have a model before the end of September.

That sounds awesome, didn't know Dark Apostles were getting actuall rules this time around. Makes me drool over Chaos anticipation even further. Thanks for this info Cavash.

You're welcome.
As I said, it's only rumour, so I say that there definately will be Dark Apostle models. I have heard that, like the Chaplains the Dark Angels will be getting, you can get three per Elite FOC slot and split them off to different units.

Edit: http://natfka.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/gw-video-teaser-with-chaos-marines.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Faeit212+%28Faeit+212%29

This is a bit late, but... *Drumroll*
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It looks like Dark Vengeance has been dispatched.