Colonel Audacian was growing impatient. He had spent his entire career winning. Conquering worlds, reclaiming imperial outposts from heretics. And throughout he had kept his men alive. An unusual feat for an imperial commander.
But now the imperial authorities had grown suspicious and they were testing his loyalty with an order to send his men to almost certain death.
Audacian stood and watched the massed ranks marching past towards the heavily defended heretic fortifications. He felt the cold stare and the mirthless smile of the commissar behind him.
But he wasn’t going to abandon his men now. Without warning, he raised his sword and charged.
I had great fun painting these glorious lead minis, mainly Mark Copplestone command figures, and the commissar a beautiful gift from fellow Challenger Graeme. Thanks Graeme!
It felt great to crack out some bright colours again (I do love bright colours!) I was inspired by Mike Mcvey's Warhammer 40,000 painting guide from 1993. He used lots of red hats and helmets, so I went for it and thoroughly enjoyed it! I like the contrast with the drab tones from the rest of the regiment.
It was insanely hot while I was painting and I was slow, even by my own slow standards! So I will be using my final month to add the flags and banners that the original John Blanche artwork deserves!
June Points:
Command Section: 280 points
Commissar: 45 points
June Total: 325 Points
Army Total:
Command section: 280 points
Commissar: 45 points
Support squad: 425 points
2 x Tactical squads: 400 points
Army Total: 1,150
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