LoreWD 336 · pp. 12–13
The forthcoming Serpent Kingdoms sourcebook expands the armies of Harad beyond their famous Mûmakil. Corsairs, assassins, Half-Trolls and Mahûd troops give the southern realms different ways to threaten their enemies, with new characters joining Suladân. The preview connects those models to the south’s history and its role in Sauron’s wars, announcing three army lists and additional scenarios for the planned February release.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameHarad
Battle reportWD 336 · pp. 17–37
Matt Hutson’s Blood Angels company and Ian Strickland’s tanks attempt to recover a Tau colony held by two allied commanders. Jammers disrupt Tau deployment, while railgun nodes, aircraft and a reserve battlesuit force punish the Imperial advance. Once Mephiston and the Marines breach the compound, however, its defenders struggle to dislodge them. A Marauder devastates the counterattack and Imperial armour clears key positions, producing a four-objective-to-two victory despite a lost Baneblade and a disastrous wandering Vortex grenade.
Warhammer 40,000Blood Angels
ShowcaseWD 336 · p. 24
Richard assembles and prepares an entire Tau force before beginning its paintwork, then finishes one squad or tank at a time. His historical modelling experience influences an army deliberately marked by mud and chipped equipment rather than pristine armour. Airbrushed vehicles and extremely dilute finishing layers create a smooth desert scheme, although he stresses the care needed to avoid a lumpy deposit. The collection supplies much of the Tau strength in the accompanying battle.
Warhammer 40,000Tau Empire1 paint colour