Warhammer Old World: Commanders of the Empire
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters / Army Leadership | Includes parts to build an Empire Captain and a Battle Standard Bearer with an ornate banner | Intermediate, due to fine heraldic details and multiple assembly variations | Keep your Battle Standard Bearer close to your main infantry blocks to maximize the value of their leadership re-rolls. |
Warhammer Old World: Commanders of the Empire
Lead your human plucky regiments to glory with the Commanders of the Empire set. This plastic kit provides you with two highly versatile heroes designed to direct your forces on the battlefields of Warhammer: The Old World. Whether inspiring your state troops from the front lines as a captain or holding the army's resolve together with a grand battle standard, these characters are crucial for any successful rímsky strategy.
Empire of Man: Commanders of the Empire
- Two essential battlefield leaders to command your Empire forces in a single box
- High customizability with numerous weapon options, heads, and heraldic pieces
- Finely detailed plastic miniatures that provide an excellent canvas for painting
What You Can Build from the Box
This kit contains enough components to build two distinct Empire command characters.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Empire Captain | 1× |
| Battle Standard Bearer | 1× |
Exemplars of the Empire's Might
The commanders of the Empire are seasoned veterans who have risen through the ranks by merit, bravery, and tactical cunning. An Empire Captain is a deadly fighter in his own right, ready to challenge enemy leaders and anchor a battle line. Beside him, the Battle Standard Bearer hoists the sacred colors of their home province, acting as a visual beacon of hope that prevents rank-and-file soldiers from fleeing even the most terrifying monstrous foes.
The Tactical Core of the Empire
In the grand strategies of the Empire of Man, individual heroes are just as important as massed gunpowder or solid steel. These commanders are designed to be embedded directly into blocks of State Troops like Halberdiers or Handgunners, turning regular soldiers into unbreakable bastions.
Why Choose These Commanders
- Vital morale reinforcement to prevent your standard infantry from breaking under pressure.
- Exceptional variety of weapon loadouts including swords, shields, and pistols to match your army list.
- Outstanding hobby value with intricate details that make them stand out as centerpieces in your collection.
Battlefield Performance
- Terror-inducing armies: Against forces like the Tomb Kings or Vampire Counts, the Battle Standard Bearer is indispensable for keeping your soldiers steady against fear and panic.
- Enemy elite characters: A properly equipped Empire Captain can accept challenges from enemy heroes, protecting your vulnerable units from being slaughtered.
- Strategic Verdict: These heroes are the force multipliers that make the standard human soldiers punch well above their weight class against any threat.
What's in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic components | High-quality parts to build two complete miniatures |
| Weapon options | Multiple choices of melee and ranged weapons for personalization |
| Heraldic bits | A selection of heads, plumes, and icons to represent different provinces |
| Square bases | Appropriate gaming bases for Warhammer: The Old World standard rules |
| Detailed banner | An impressive sculpted iconographic flag for the standard bearer |
| Assembly guide | Step-by-step booklet detailing both construction variants |
Suggested Citadel Paint Scheme
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
White Scar
Use: A clean white undercoat to ensure bright, vibrant colors on uniforms and banners.
Main Model Colors
Mephiston Red
Use: The signature red for state uniforms, cloth accents, and standard details.
Leadbelcher
Use: Base metallic layer for full plate armor, chainmail, and weapon blades.
Macragge Blue
Use: For striking blue heraldic divisions or provincial uniform coloring.
Retributor Armour
Use: Rich gold decorations on breastplates, helmet crests, and banner ornaments.
Additional Details
Mournfang Brown
Use: Leather straps, sword scabbards, and the wooden flagpole.
Kislev Flesh
Use: Realistic skin tones for bare heads or open visors.
Corax White
Use: For pristine white feathers, purity ribbons, and banner details.
Abaddon Black
Use: Leather boots, weapon grips, and deep iron components.
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Shading across silver plate armor and weapon elements for mechanical depth.
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Recess shading for wood, gold ornaments, and leather to add battlefield grime.
Highlights
Runefang Steel
Use: Edge highlighting for catching light on metal trim and sword points.
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Use: Sharp line highlights on the red fabric folds of the uniform and banner.
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: For chemically fusing the plastic components together for maximum durability.
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Basecoating the armor plates, clothing, and primary banner surfaces.
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Detailing the faces, gold crests, and intricate banner patterns.
Strategic Advice from the Grand Strategists
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Inspiring Presence | Keep your Captain positioned near units that are likely to face heavy casualties, letting them leverage his high leadership value. |
| Hold the Line | The Battle Standard Bearer allows nearby units to re-roll failed Break tests, which can save a collapsing flank. |
| Flexible Loadout | Equip your Captain to match his role—give him a shield for extra survival or a great weapon for high damage output. |
| Character Protection | Never let these heroes wander in the open; always assign them to a core infantry block to keep them safe from sniper fire or charging cavalry. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I build both models at the same time out of this box? | Yes, the kit provides complete, separate components to assemble one Empire Captain and one Battle Standard Bearer simultaneously. |
| Is this set suitable for beginners to the hobby? | Yes, the plastic pieces are easy to assemble using standard plastic glue. Painting the details on the banner is a great way to improve layering skills. |
| Are the rules for these characters included in the box? | Basic assembly instructions are included. Full gameplay rules and stats can be found in the rulebooks for Warhammer: The Old World. |
| Do I need special glue or tools to assemble these miniatures? | Standard hobby tools like plastic clippers, a knife to clean mold lines, and Citadel plastic glue are highly recommended. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Empire of Man State Troops | The perfect rank-and-file infantry block for these commanders to join and lead into battle. |
| Empire of Man Handgunners | Missile units that can provide covering fire while your commanders anchor the center line. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Pick Your Province | Research the different ríšsky provinces to choose an official color scheme or create your own custom standard heraldry. |
| Dry Fit Options | Test fit the various weapon options using temporary putty before gluing to ensure you get the exact pose you want. |
| Base Customization | Use terrain paste, static grass, or small rocks to give your leaders elevated positioning on their bases. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Empire of Man |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921206360 |
| Game system: | Warhammer: The Old World |
| OLDWORLD Army Group: | Forces of Fantasy / Řád |
| Frakce The Old World: | Empire of Man |
| Typ jednotky: | Character / Postava |
Warhammer Old World: Commanders of the Empire
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✅ Zboží přímo ze skladu od výrobce – originální produkty Games Workshop bez zbytečného čekání!
Vraťte se do legendárního světa Warhammer: The Old World!
The Old World je návratem ke klasickému fantasy Warhammeru, kde se střetávají mocné říše, temné síly a hrdinové s bohatou historií. Objevte znovuzrozené frakce jako Bretonnia, Tomb Kings, Empire of Man a další – s novými modely, pravidly a příběhy.
Co zde najdete:
- Core sety a armádní boxy: Ideální pro začátek nebo rozšíření sbírky.
- Miniatury a jednotky: Detailní modely připravené k sestavení a malování.
- Pravidla a Almanachy: Kompletní knihy s lore, pravidly a scénáři.
- Roleplaying doplňky: Pro fanoušky příběhového hraní ve světě Starého světa.
Zažijte návrat ke kořenům Warhammeru a znovu objevte kouzlo Starého světa!
| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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