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The Black Hawks Take Flight

January 2006·p. 127

THE SHORT VERSION

Mark Edwards’s new Chapter uses beaked helmets and avian command backpacks to create a consistent Black Hawk identity. Purple, black and bone armour distinguish the collection, while shoulder colours identify Tactical, Veteran and Devastator roles. Large scenic bases emphasize the figures and improve stability, and Grey Knight weapons give veterans an individual appearance without changing their ordinary in-game role. The feature includes Mark’s warm bone recipe and explains his preference for collecting flexible forces beyond his usual game size.

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EditorialWD 313 · Inside cover

Editorial

Owen Rees reflects on the enlarged Games Day and the practical possibilities of newly available Middle-earth components. He introduces the reorganized Astronomican as a stronger home for clubs, stores and readers’ models, while describing progress on the Tahnelians’ heavy weapons platoon and a converted officer. The editorial also anticipates a staff Mordheim campaign, linking the team’s personal projects with the following months’ coverage.

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CommunityWD 313 · pp. 10–13

The News

Andy Hoare previews the expanded Tau armoury, including plastic Sky Rays, Piranhas, XV25 suits and Commander Shadowsun. Other reports introduce Middle-earth component ordering, a Wood Elf stag rider, two Forge World Hellhound variants and the coming Mark of Chaos computer game. A school animation project demonstrates another use for miniatures, while Horus Rising heralds a new fiction series. The news also flags missing profiles in the new Middle-earth rulebooks and a consolidated historical rules release.

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InterviewWD 313 · p. 10

The Tau Are Back

Andy Hoare connects the new Tau codex with improvements in plastic manufacture that make Stealth suits and formerly resin vehicles available as plastic kits. The Sky Ray’s seeker missiles depend on allied markerlights, while Piranhas work in fast squadrons to contest objectives. XV25 armour introduces a revised suit with a support-system option, and Shadowsun symbolizes the third expansion. The interview presents the additions as complementary tools within the Tau’s interdependent army.

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