Summary
TheWarhammerfranchise is at the forefront of popular consciousness, recently announcing a TV series starring Hollywood superstar Henry Cavill. This comes alongside the excitement for the latest video game in the franchise:Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2,recently released on gaming systems worldwide.
Warhammerhas had a dedicated fan base for over a decade, with enthusiasts avidly paintingWarhammerminiatures as the core activity of the hobby. However, theWarhammergameshave been few and far between. Now, with the release ofSpace Marine 2, the franchise is attracting gamers to the popular series, and engaging even more people in the miniature painting aspect of the hobby. With that in mind, most beings in the games have real-life miniatures ofWarhammerthat fans can paint. Here are the most noteworthy.
4Lieutenant Titus
Legendary Battle-Hardened Ultramarine
Lieutenant Titus, the main protagonist of theSpace Marinegames, was an Ultramarine captain during the first game, stripped of his rank due to being accused of heresy by his comrades. He is a proud and experienced warrior, having lived for hundreds of years in the fight against evil forces. Titus is a legend among the Ultramarines and a respected warrior with a fixated loyalty to the god emperor. While Titus was unabashedly demoted, he remains loyal to the cause: guiding and instructing the bravest Ultramarines in brutal combat.
Lieutenant Titus' miniature is available inSpace Marine: The Board Game. Thisbeginner-levelkit features a push-fit version of the famous Space Marine, numerous Tyranids, and astarter board game.
Planet-Devouring Swarms With Deadly Forms
In-game Tyranids with miniatures:
Tyranids are the first major enemies that players encounter when playing the games. These monsters consume planets and ecosystems and have various forms, as experienced in the game. They often swarm as Termagants, Hormagaunts, and close-quarter combat Tyranid warriors. TheTyranids also have powerful variations, such as the Lictor.
The first main boss battle players fight inWarhammer: Space Marine 2is against a Lictor. A fierce creature with stealth abilities, the beast is a strong Tyranid that can more than hold its own in a fight against numerous Space Marines. While the battle offers some difficulty for players, Lictors can be defeated using perfectly timed rolls, parries, and gunplay. When it comes to miniatures, Lictors can be bought as individual units, offering a realistic miniature that matches the terrifying nature portrayed in the games. Lictors, alongside various other classic Tyranids, can be bought as miniatures to be painted and played.
Elite Warriors, Divided By Loyalty
In-game Space Marines with miniatures:
The Space Marines are one of the most recognizable aspects ofWarhammerlore. They are split into various factions, such as the Ultramarines and the Dark Angels. With a varied history of loyalty and betrayal towards the Emperor of humankind, these elite warriors are known for their strength in adversity and their lack of unity. Different factions often turn against one another in the fight against Chaos.
The Chaplain is one of the first Space Marines players encounter inSpace Marine 2. A mysterious ultramarine and their spiritual leader, the Chaplain is a capable warrior who assists the player during the game’s events. Chaplains often perform ceremonies and rituals within their Space Marine faction’s chapters, making them an essential but frequently overlooked part of the Space Marine unit. Chaplains are readily available as individual units and can be added to a wider battalion of Space Marines. The Chaplain also comes in other variations aside from its standard form of black robes and iconic skull mask; for example, a version that appears in Terminator armor.
The infamous hallway scene inSpace Marine 2 is a favorite amongWarhammerfans due to Dreadnought’s timely but surprising appearance in the fight against the Thousand Sons. A dead Space Marine helms this giant mech-like creature as massive killing machines that serve the almighty Emperor until they are destroyed. Multiple versions of the battleship can be collected, from venerable to brutalis versions. This gives enthusiasts several options in terms of what miniatures they choose to paint.
Pure Darkness
In-game Chaos miniatures:
The Legion of Chaos is the arch nemesis of the Imperium, often viewed as a dark mirror of the physical world. Chaos wields the emotions and turmoil of the physical, such as anger, greed, and lust for strength. The armies of Chaos are numerous, consisting of fallen Space Marines such as the Word Bearers to simple cultists that follow the ways of the darkness.
InSpace Marine 2, Chaos quickly becomes a threat. During the middle chapters of the game, traitor Space Marines, known as Rubric Marines, turn up to give Captain Titus a run for his money. These marines have an interesting backstory and a troubled past, with theThousand Sonsbeing mere husks of their former selves due to being shaped bythe power of Chaos. Rubric Marines, alongside the below Chaos enemies in-game, can be bought as miniatures.
