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Life sucks in Warhammer 40K.

(That’s why it’s so appealing, of course it’s the ultimate dystopia.)

Death Korps of Krieg Army Set box on a wooden table

If you want the best example of what Warhammer 40,000 is about, look no further.

It’s an impressive bundle.

I can see why.

Death Rider in front of model barricades, bathed in red light

Those wonky horses are the stars, of course.

They epitomize how dreadful everyone is in the Warhammer 40K setting, too.

Sure, the Imperium may be the ‘protagonists’ of the story by virtue of being human.

A collection of insectoid models on a ruined building, standing on a wooden table, with other models below

But make no mistake, they’reawful.

It’s dark, but provides 40K with one of the most tangible universes in sci-fi.

Fighting fit

None of these models are beginner-friendly, it’s true.

Astra Militarum Codex open on a wooden table

Yet for hobbyists who’ve spent a while in this quadrant of the galaxy, that’s catnip.

This isn’t a ‘full’ army either, despite the name.

However, that’s a prospect as rife with possibility as the customizable pieces.

Death Rider sprue laid out on a wooden table

There’s plenty of room to carve out your own legion.

A few discounts are sure to pop up before long, so watch this space.

This review was conducted using a sample provided by the publisher.

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