Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness - Saturnine
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| A complete Horus Heresy “core” foundation: large infantry block + elite Terminators + heavy support (dreadnought + platform) – ideal for building a Legion army. | 50 multipart miniatures, 352-page hardback rules, weapon templates, dice, range ruler, tokens, and a transfer sheet (Salamanders/Iron Warriors iconography). | Medium – multipart models (glue recommended). Gameplay can start fast thanks to references and “first game” materials. | Build the “core” units first (MKII legionaries), then add Saturnine Terminators, and finish with the big kits. Painting is fastest with primer + wash + edge highlight. |
Horus Heresy: Age of Darkness – Saturnine
Saturnine throws you right into the most legendary civil war of the Imperium. Inside the box you get a massive foundation for your own Legio Astartes – 50 plastic miniatures, the Age of Darkness hardback rules, and complete gaming accessories. Whether you build loyalists or traitors, this box is both an “army starter” and a “collection upgrade” in one.
What’s inside the Saturnine box?
Inside you’ll find a large multipart core: legionaries in MKII “Crusade” armour, elite Saturnine Terminators, the massive Saturnine Dreadnought, and an Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform. Add the hardback rulebook (Age of Darkness), references, weapon templates, dice, a range ruler, and tokens – perfect for your first games and for expanding an existing Legion.
Where does it fit in the Warhammer system?
Saturnine is a “core” start for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy (Age of Darkness) – a game system set in the 31st Millennium, where the Legiones Astartes split into loyalists and traitors. The miniatures are Legion-agnostic, so they work for most Legions – just choose your colours, transfers, and wargear to match your faction.
Main benefits of the Saturnine box
- Huge value start: 50 multipart miniatures + a hardback rulebook + complete gaming accessories.
- Excellent force composition: core infantry + elite + heavy support – ideal for narrative and matched play.
- Flexible for Legions: build loyalists or traitors, and the box also works as a perfect collection expansion.
Loyalists vs. Traitors – what is Horus Heresy about?
- Loyalists: Legions loyal to the Emperor – often disciplined firepower, solid lines, “hold and win”.
- Traitors: Legions of Horus’ rebellion – more aggressive pressure, brutal melee, and strong combos.
- Summary: Saturnine gives you a universal foundation. Your paint scheme, transfers, and wargear choices define your style and faction.
Box contents
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Miniatures / models | 50× multipart plastic miniatures: Saturnine Praetor, MKII Centurion, Saturnine Dreadnought, Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform, 6× Saturnine Terminators, 40× MKII Legionaries + weapon upgrades. |
| Rules | Hardback Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness rulebook (approx. 352 pages) + references / “first game” materials. |
| Accessories | 20× D6 + scatter die, 3× weapon templates, range ruler, 40× tactical and objective tokens. |
| Transfers | Transfer sheet (Legion iconography – often listed as Salamanders / Iron Warriors). |
| Model state | Unassembled and unpainted (assembly required). Citadel Plastic Glue + Citadel Colour paints recommended. |
| Who it’s for | Ideal for starting Horus Heresy, returning to the hobby, or as a major expansion for Legion players. |
Recommended products for building and painting
A quick beginner baseline: primer + a few paints for metal, shading, and clean details. We’re keeping it simple.
Primer (recommended)
Chaos Black
Use: a universal base for most Legions (fast contrast, great shading)
Core paints (minimum for “battle ready”)
Leadbelcher
Type: Base
Use: metallic parts, weapons, mechanics
Abaddon Black
Type: Base
Use: joints, weapons, undersuits, straps, details
Nuln Oil
Type: Shade
Use: fast shading, big “wow” effect on metal and armour
Mephiston Red (optional)
Type: Base
Use: lenses, heraldry, insignia, details
Astrogranite / Stirland Mud (optional)
Type: Texture
Use: quick finished bases without extra work
Recommended tools (optional)
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: multipart models – clean joins, sturdy builds
Citadel Layer Brush (M)
Use: a versatile brush for basecoats + details + edge highlights
Tactics
| Key element | How it works |
|---|---|
| Core infantry (MKII) | Holds objectives and forms the backbone of your army. Build the rest of your list around it – weapons and roles depend on your Legion. |
| Saturnine Terminators | An elite “push” unit – pressures the centre, punishes mistakes, and forces reactions. |
| Saturnine Dreadnought | Your anchor – pressure on key areas, finishing elite targets, controlling space. |
| Araknae platform | Line control and fire lanes – great for zoning and supporting your infantry advance. |
Starting Horus Heresy?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is it a “game in a box”? | Yes – you get miniatures, rules, and accessories for your first games. |
| Do I need glue? | Yes, recommended – the models are multipart for the best fit, strength, and clean joins. |
| Can I choose a Legion? | Yes – the miniatures are Legion-agnostic for Legiones Astartes. Your faction is defined by paints, transfers, and loadouts. |
| Do I have to paint right away? | You don’t have to, but primer + wash gives a fast “battle ready” look with minimal effort. |
Continuing the hobby
| What next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Choose a Legion + paints | One decision instantly defines your army style and your next purchases (units, heroes, support). |
| Add support units / vehicles | After your core is built, you add specialisation – mobility, heavy firepower, or melee pressure. |
Where to go next?
| Next step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Legion upgrade / shoulder pads | The fastest way to get true “Legion feel” (heraldry, style, identity). |
| More elite / heavy support | Boost your list’s power: terminators, dreadnoughts, heavy weapons. |
| Rules / expansions / campaigns | For players who want more narrative, missions, and depth – perfect for a Siege of Terra vibe. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Horus Heresy |
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| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921241453 |
| Hra: | Warhammer 40000, Horus Heresy |
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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