EditorialWD 325 · Inside cover
Grombrindal welcomes the renewed Empire as the Dwarfs’ longstanding human ally, recalling the debt between their peoples since Sigmar’s time. The editorial contrasts the realm’s wizards, engineers, ambitious nobles and varied war machines with the ordinary infantry at its heart. Supporting detachments and cooperation between regiments are presented as the characteristic strength of its armies.
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RulesWD 325 · pp. 17–27
Adam Troke explores the new Empire book with contributions from John Blanche and Gav Thorpe, stressing a realm sustained by ordinary people amid dangerous supernatural surroundings. A fuller history and provincial background accompany a more flexible army list, including characters such as Karl Franz, unrestricted Greatswords and options for religious armies. The review compares leaders, State Troops, cavalry and experimental artillery while showing the richly detailed new plastic kits.
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TacticsWD 325 · pp. 20–21
The character discussion compares the economical Empire General and Captain with the harder-hitting Templar Grand Master, the Arch Lector’s religious support and the increased cost of Wizards. Warrior Priests now extend Hatred against a wider range of enemies, while Engineers bring eccentric devices such as pigeon bombs and mechanical horses. The feature emphasises choosing leadership and support that strengthen the infantry rather than assuming every hero must be a supreme fighter.
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