Space Hulk 3rd Ed - Miniatures Base Set

Space Hulk Space Hulk is the game of man verses alien in desperate battle, a classic board game pitting the might of the Space Marine Terminators against the lethal menace of the Genestealers that infest the cramped corridors of the space hulk, Sin of Damnation. In Space Hulk one player takes on the role of the Blood Angels Space Marines while the other acts as the Genestealers. The Blood Angels are tasked with boarding the monstrous Space Hulk Sin of Damnation, retrieving priceless relics from within its labyrinthine bulk and eradicating the Genestealer threat. The Genestealer player must do everything in his power to hamper the Blood Angels, staging daring ambushes and butchering the Blood Angels in brutal melee. Of course, with Space Hulk, half the fun is seeing if you can do better than your opponent, so players reverse roles after each scenario to see who is truly the best. The new edition of Space Hulk features twelve all-action scenarios pitting the Space Marines in deadly missions. Veterans from previous editions of the game will recognise these as the 6 classic Space Hulk scenarios, and six others chosen from amongst original Space Hulk supplements such as Genestealer and Deathwing. This new edition of Space Hulk is a complete, stand alone boxed game there will be no supplements or expansions, so when games designer Jervis Johnson commenced work upon it, he cherry-picked the very best of the missions and rules from previous editions to make this the ultimate Space Hulk experience. In fact, calling this the ultimate edition of Space Hulk isn't just blowing hot air - every element of the boxed game, from the evocative artwork adorning the box cover, to the full-colour card tiles and the sumptuous Rulebook and Mission Book to the masterfully produced plastic Citadel Miniatures that serve as the playing pieces for the game - the Studio design team responsible for Space Hulk have raised the bar with this new boxed game. Here in the Studio, we're so excited about the phenomenal plastic miniatures contained within the Space Hulk boxed game that we simply had to include a showcase that displays them in all their glory: The techniques used by master-sculptor Alex Hedstrom and our elite team of plastics tooling engineers have broken new ground, pushing the limits of Games Workshop's cutting edge mould making facilities. The result are push-fit plastic miniatures with an unprecedented level of detail: each of the Space Marine Terminators is a stunning centrepiece in his own right, and the Genestealers ooze dynamism and alien menace. Over the following pages we'll introduce the Space Marines of Blood Angels Squads Lorenzo and Gideon, as well as the survivors of Squads Callistarius and Leodinus in a lavishly detailed 360° rotating gallery. It would be wrong to leave the villains of the game without their moment in the spotlight too, so we've included the mighty Broodlord and one of the 22 individual Genestealers.

Sergeant Lorenzo The Blood Angel's most experienced 1st Company Sergeant. Over six hundred and fifty years old, Sergeant Lorenzo is a veteran of more wars than any other Terminator in the 1st Company. Despite his achievements, one day of failure haunts Lorenzo. As a Space Marine in a squad of the 3rd Company, Lorenzo was one of only fifty warriors to escape the disastrous boarding action six hundred years ago. His battle-brothers were butchered around him and though absolved of all responsibility, he continues to question his own courage and commitment. Every day Lorenzo is haunted by these thoughts, and every night for six centuries he has prayed for a chance to redeem himself. Now he must seize that chance.

Sergeant Gideon Sergeant Gideon is a powerful close combat fighter, choosing to wield a thunder hammer and storm shield instead of the usual wargear of a Terminator Sergeant. Sergeant Gideon is considered to be something of a maverick individual, happy to flaunt doctrine and tradition if the need arises. This is no more evident than his choice of weaponry. Gideon was once a member of a Terminator Assault Squad, but upon being promoted to Sergeant replaced his thunder hammer and storm shield with the customary storm bolter and power sword. In the next battle, his armour seized up after being hit by a round from an Ork gun and Gideon declared that its machine spirit had been offended by the change of armament. Ever since, he has refused to relinquish his beloved thunder hammer and storm shield again.

Lexicanum Calistarius The precognitive abilities of Calistarius have proven to be an enormous boon to the Blood Angels boarding the Sin of Damnation. One of the battle-psykers of the Blood Angels Librarium, Calistarius is an honorary member of the 1st Company for the Sin of Damnation boarding. The Librarian's powerful mind and supernatural abilities set him apart from his battle-brothers, an isolation he seems to encourage. Calistarius has faced the horrors of the Warp and daily wrestles with damnation and temptation. As a result Calistarius finds it difficult to look upon his fellow Space Marines with any empathy. In truth, he inhabits an entirely different sphere of existence, but his precognitive powers and devastating psychic blasts are a priceless asset to Captain Raphael.

Brother Claudio The last remnant of his squad, Brother Claudio is utterly devoted to his mission, and the protection of his battle brothers in squads Lorenzo and Gideon. A warrior in Terminator Assault Squad Leodinus, Claudio is skilled at close-quarters combat. His preferred armaments are a pair of deadly lightning claws. Thousands of foes have fallen beneath Claudio's blades over the centuries and he is lauded amongst his battlebrothers for his unflinching dedication to his brothers. Aboard the Sin of Damnation Claudio's fellow squad members were slain by a surprise Genestealer attack and now he is filled with cold fury and bloodthirsty desire for vengeance.

Brother Deino Brother Deino stands as an exemplar of the marksman's art, possessed of a singular talent for accuracy when using his custom storm bolter. Brother Deino has fought alongside Sergeant Lorenzo for the best part of a century. He has been awarded the Chapter Marksmanship award many times over the years, displaying an almost supernatural accuracy on the firing range and in battle. Like his fellow Blood Angels, Deino prides himself in the pursuit of perfection and has raised marksmanship to the state of art. As well as his Badge of the Marksman, he carries the customised storm bolter that earned him such reward. Deino combines quick reactions with nerves of steel, and his battle-brothers take great pride and comfort from his calm and effective shooting.

Brother Goriel The battle-scarred Brother Goriel has successfully combined the ferocity of his past life with the battle skill and savvy of the Blood Angels. In his former life on the irradiated planet of Baal, Goriel was the leader of a vicious gang of brawlers known only as the Murder Elite. Though his morals were questionable, the psycho-conditioning processes of the Adeptus Astartes have fused his natural ferocity with the discipline of a true Space Marine. He earnt great honours as an Assault Marine, once serving with dedication in the Honour Guard of Captain Raphael. Since joining the 1st Company twenty years ago he has become a highly valued member of Squad Lorenzo.

Brother Leon Trigger-happy and utterly devoted to the machine spirits of his wargear, Brother Leon bears Squad Gideon's assault cannon. Brother Leon doesn't say much, but his devastating assault cannon is eloquent enough for the both of them. For Leon, there's only one thing that matters in a battle: kill ratio. The more targets presented by the foe, the happier Leon is. When not fighting, Leon fastidiously maintains his weapons and armour, making small adjustments, adding his own litanies and benedictions to their machine spirits. This has caused some controversy with the Techmarines of the Chapter, who have repeatedly requested that Gideon bans Leon from the armoury when unaccompanied by one of their order.

Brother Noctis The stoic and unwavering Brother Noctis can be depended on to obey his orders without pause or hesitation, a true bulwark within Squad Gideon. Bearer of the title of Castellan of the Black Tower, Brother Noctis is as solid and dependable as a rock. Sergeant Gideon has come to rely on Noctis' clear head and immovable patience over the years. Though Noctis is jokingly criticised for being boring, having little imagination and obeying all of his orders to the letter, sometimes those are the exact qualities a commander needs most. If a rusted grate or dank tunnel needs guarding, then by the Emperor, Brother Noctis will guard it to the absolute best of his ability or die in the attempt.

Brother Scipio Quick-thinking and resourceful, Brother Scipio has a bright future ahead of him within the 1st Company, provided he can overcome his independent nature. Brother Scipio is a fast-acting warrior who thinks on his feet and adapts to new situations with astonishing speed. He has been marked out as potential Terminator Sergeant material, but his lack of communication has held him back. Scipio is just as likely to set off on his own initiative as to pass on his insights to other members of the squad. However, Scipio's resourcefulness has extricated the squad from certain death on more than one occasion.

Brother Zael Brother Zael is possessed of unquenchable faith in the Emperor and the Imperium's dominance of the stars. Zael has communed with the Emperor every day of his life since he was an infant on the rad-trails of Baal's dust sea. He rarely smiles, but within his breast burns the fire of hope. His own transformation from a scavenging mongrel to one of the Emperor's chosen is proof that the Blood Angels can overcome all obstacles. Zael carries the squad's heavy flamer, which he uses to bring purifying flame to the wretches who oppose the Imperium. Zael knows that humanity is destined to rule the stars. In fact, he intends to make sure of it. His self-belief and unshakeable courage make him a reliable and reassuring presence within Squad Lorenzo.

Brother Valencio Brother Valencio is a fearless Blood Angels warrior, who has earned his place among the veterans of the 1st Company through his unquestioned valour. The scouring of the Sin of Damnation is Brother Valencio's first combat action since his induction into the 1st Company. Having served the Blood Angels for less than one hundred years, Valencio is young by the standards of the Terminators, but has earned his place amongst them with his forthright, courageous actions in a dozen wars. To the other members of Squad Lorenzo he is still an untested youth, desperate to impress Lorenzo ever since the Sergeant saved Valencio's life during the Threxian Cataclysm. Even for one of the Blood Angels Valencio is eager, some would say foolhardy, but his valour is beyond question.

The Broodlord The Broodlord is the strongest and most deadly of all the Genestealers aboard the Sin of Damnation, able to weather hails of fire and devastating psychic attacks, and slaughter the Space Marines with ease. Broodlords are monstrous close combat killing machines, frequently seen at the vanguard of a Tyranid invasion, where they fulfil the role of shock troopers advancing unseen to assault the enemy in a violent offensive of fangs and claws. Whether they are in fact a separate evolutionary strain of the Genestealer race, or merely the strongest members of their particular brood is a matter of some debate among xenos-biologists. What is completely undisputed, however, is that the Broodlord encountered aboard the Sin of Damnation is the most deadly of the Genestealers that the Blood Angels face.

The Genestealers The Genestealers are the horrific vanguard of the Tyranid invasion fleets, infiltrator warriors possessed of incredible speed, ferocity and cunning. Genestealers are foremost amongst the infiltrating creatures that have made their way onto the worlds of the Imperium, seeding the way for the Tyranid invasion fleets that follow in their wake. Though they are swift and deadly in close combat, the true menace of the Genestealers is manifested in their vile reproductive cycle: Genestealers implant their genetic material into their victims by means of a tube-like tongue, effectively impregnating the host body with a horrific hybrid Genestealer, which in turn will infect others. The victim's consciousness is psychically mesmerised, not just to conceal its infected state, but to protect and nurture its disgusting progeny. In this fashion just one or two Genestealers can destabilise an entire planet as their offspring, and sympathetic hosts, undermine society in preparation of a fullscale invasion. Such a threat as this cannot be borne, and thus the Space Marines maintain constant vigilance against space hulks, which all-to-often serve as a means for Genestealers to infiltrate a planetary system.