Warhammer 40K: Armageddon Battalion: Astra Militarum
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile armoured Astra Militarum strike force for troop movement, fire support, and controlling key areas of the battlefield | Combines new Hippogriff AFV and Centaur RSV vehicles with a Rogal Dorn Battle Tank and Cadian Shock Troops | Intermediate – the vehicles offer a strong hobby project but reward careful assembly, clean gluing, and thoughtful movement in games | Do not play the box as a static tank line; its strength is in combining movement, fire support, and infantry in the right place |
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Battalion: Astra Militarum
Armageddon Battalion: Astra Militarum is a striking Warhammer 40,000 army box built around mobility, armour, and the disciplined force of the Imperial Guard. It combines new Hippogriff AFV and Centaur RSV vehicles with a Rogal Dorn Battle Tank and Cadian Shock Troops, making it an excellent themed expansion or a strong foundation for a mechanised Astra Militarum project.
Armageddon Battalion: Astra Militarum
- Mobile armoured force for Astra Militarum
- Includes new Hippogriff AFV and Centaur RSV vehicles
- 14 plastic miniatures for a strong army foundation
What You Can Build from the Box
This box builds 14 plastic miniatures for a mobile Astra Militarum force.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Hippogriff AFV | 2× |
| Centaur RSV | 1× |
| Rogal Dorn Battle Tank | 1× |
| Cadian Shock Troops | 10× |
Armoured strength for the war on Armageddon
This battalion presents the Astra Militarum as a disciplined mechanised force able to move troops, secure important ground, and support the advance with heavy firepower. The Hippogriff AFV and Centaur RSV give the box a modern mobile character, while the Rogal Dorn Battle Tank provides a powerful centrepiece. The Cadian Shock Troops add the infantry element that makes the force feel like a practical battlefield formation rather than a collection of vehicles.
How it fits into Astra Militarum
In an Astra Militarum army, this battalion works as a mobile armoured element that supports infantry blocks, artillery, and additional tanks. It suits players who want to play the Guard more actively, with a focus on movement, board control, and vehicle-supported infantry. It is strongest as part of a wider army where its mobility can work alongside a solid fire base.
Why add this box to your army
- Adds faster armoured elements for movement, pressure, and infantry support
- Offers an excellent hobby project with a tank, lighter vehicles, infantry, and military weathering opportunities
- Expands Astra Militarum with a thematic mechanised force inspired by the battlefields of Armageddon
Where it performs well
- Armies focused on holding the centre: Mobile vehicles and infantry help pressure important parts of the table, change position, and disrupt the opponent’s objective control.
- Elite armies with expensive units: The combination of tank firepower, support vehicles, and infantry can pressure key enemy units and force inefficient resource allocation.
- Move, cover the infantry, and apply firepower: The battalion works best when its vehicles are not just static models, but active support pieces that create threats, protect infantry, and help control space.
What’s in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Miniatures | 14 multipart plastic Astra Militarum miniatures |
| Vehicles | 2× Hippogriff AFV, 1× Centaur RSV, and 1× Rogal Dorn Battle Tank |
| Infantry | 10× Cadian Shock Troops for a mechanised battle group |
| Use | Mobile armoured force suitable for expanding an Astra Militarum army |
| Hobby potential | Large surfaces for military colours, dust, scratches, unit markings, and realistic battle wear |
| Model condition | Miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted |
Recommended Paints and Hobby Gear
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black Spray
Use: Dark undercoat for tanks, vehicles, weapons, tracks, and deep shadows
Main Model Colors
Castellan Green
Use: Military green base colour for vehicle armour, uniforms, and larger army surfaces
Zandri Dust
Use: Beige panels, equipment, cloth areas, and dusty or desert-style accents
Leadbelcher
Use: Weapons, tracks, exhausts, mechanical parts, and exposed metal edges
Abaddon Black
Use: Tyres, weapons, lenses, black equipment areas, and contrast details
Additional Details
Cadian Fleshtone
Use: Faces and hands of infantry models
Mournfang Brown
Use: Leather straps, pouches, weapon stocks, and worn equipment details
Rakarth Flesh
Use: Pale cloth details, straps, bone elements, and small equipment highlights
Mephiston Red
Use: Red lenses, markings, warning details, and small contrast accents
Shading
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Grime and shading for uniforms, equipment, tracks, lower hulls, and dusty details
Nuln Oil
Use: Shading for metals, weapons, panel lines, tracks, and mechanical parts
Highlights
Straken Green
Use: Edge highlights for green armour, helmets, and military surfaces
Stormhost Silver
Use: Sharp metal edges, scratches, chipped paint, and freshly exposed metal
Assembly and Tools
Warhammer Colour Plastic Glue
Use: For assembling the plastic tank, vehicles, infantry, and equipment parts
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Basecoating vehicles, armour panels, uniforms, and larger surfaces
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Painting faces, weapons, lenses, straps, markings, and armour edges
Gameplay Use
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Mobile support | Use the vehicles to shift pressure toward weak points or important objectives where the opponent is less prepared. |
| Infantry and armour | Cadian Shock Troops provide a practical objective unit while the armoured vehicles add support and battlefield threat. |
| Heavy fire anchor | The Rogal Dorn Battle Tank can act as a strong centrepiece for the armoured part of the army and force the enemy to respect its firepower. |
| Army balance | The box is vehicle-focused, so it pairs well with more infantry, officers, or support units that help hold ground. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Armageddon Battalion: Astra Militarum suitable for beginners? | Yes, especially if you like Astra Militarum and want to start with an armoured style. Complete beginners should expect the larger vehicles to require more careful assembly. |
| Does it work as an army expansion? | Yes. It is best for Astra Militarum armies that already have infantry, officers, or support units and want to add a mobile armoured element. |
| Is the box interesting to paint? | Very. It includes a tank, lighter vehicles, and infantry, so you can combine military colours, dust, scratches, metal edges, unit markings, and realistic weathering. |
| What do I need to build it? | You will need plastic glue, hobby clippers, and preferably a hobby knife. Paints and brushes are needed if you want to finish the models for the tabletop. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| More infantry | Additional Cadian Shock Troops or other Astra Militarum units help hold objectives and support the vehicle core. |
| Officers and support | Commanders, support units, or additional heavy armour help integrate the battalion into a larger army. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Rules | Add the current Astra Militarum rules and choose an army style that supports mechanised movement and armoured firepower. |
| Paint scheme | Choose shared markings, dust effects, and armour colours so the vehicles and infantry look like one battle group. |
| Game plan | Build around the box with units that combine objective holding, vehicle movement, and fire support in key positions. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Astra Militarum (Imperial Guard) |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 1.17 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921261611 |
| Game system: | Warhammer 40000 |
| W40K Army Group: | Imperium of Man / Impérium lidstva |
| W40K Faction: | Astra Militarum |
| Unit type W40K: | Infantry / Pěchota, Vehicle / Vozidla |
Armageddon Battalion: Astra Militarum
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