TEMPESTUS SCIONS / SCIONS COMMAND SQUAD (DUAL KIT)

Astra Militarum: Tempestus Scions – The Imperium’s Elite Shock Troops

The Astra Militarum Tempestus Scions represent the absolute pinnacle of human military training within the Imperial Guard. These highly disciplined and fanatically loyal soldiers are the special forces of the Imperium, trained from childhood in the Schola Progenium to undertake the most dangerous missions. They are often deployed via grav-chute or Valkyrie dropship directly into the heart of enemy territory, acting as the Emperor’s scalpel where regular infantry are too slow or ill-equipped. This versatile multi-part plastic kit allows hobbyists to build a squad of five elite Tempestus Scions ready for deep strike operations in Warhammer 40,000.

Lore: Discipline Forged in the Schola Progenium

Unlike the vast, massed ranks of the standard Astra Militarum regiments, the Militarum Tempestus recruits are raised separately, instilled with absolute faith and rigorous martial discipline. They are equipped with the best portable gear the Imperium can provide, including carapace armor and the devastating hot-shot lasgun. Their missions involve surgical strikes, assassination, and the capture of vital objectives, often operating far behind enemy lines with no expectation of immediate support. Their reputation for unwavering resolve makes them a feared opponent across the galaxy.

Battlefield Role: Surgical Precision and Deep Strike

In the game, Tempestus Scions excel at rapid deployment and focused firepower. Their superior Ballistic Skill and high-penetration weaponry allow them to punch above their weight, effectively dealing with heavily armored infantry and light vehicles. They are categorized as elite infantry, providing a crucial element of speed and precision to any Imperial Guard army list.

Key tactical advantages of fielding Tempestus Scions:

• Deep Strike Capability: Allows them to deploy anywhere on the battlefield to seize objectives or flank fire support units.
• High AP Weapons: The hot-shot lasgun (or hot-shot volley gun) bypasses much of the enemy’s armor save.
• Elite Leadership: Their high Leadership value ensures they rarely break under fire, even when isolated.
• Special Weapon Access: They can be equipped with powerful special weapons like plasma guns and meltaguns for anti-tank or anti-elite roles.

Customization and Alternative Builds

This Citadel miniature kit is exceptionally rich in options, allowing for extensive personalization of your special forces unit. The kit includes loads of interchangeable components and cosmetic options to customise your Tempestus Scions, including an impressive 17 different heads—eight with helmets and nine with berets—allowing you to create a truly unique look for your regiment. Additional gear includes ammo pouches, knives, grenades, and canteens.

Crucially, this kit can alternatively be assembled as a Militarum Tempestus Command Squad. This five-model unit includes options for a Tempestor Prime leader, a medic, a standard bearer, and a vox-caster operator, providing vital leadership and support abilities to nearby Astra Militarum units.

Add these highly detailed and tactically flexible shock troops to your collection today. Supplied unpainted and requires assembly.