Huron Blackheart’s Maelstrom Fleet Sets Sail
▼ Summary
– The article details a new Warhammer 40,000 product set featuring three books: a narrative story about Huron Blackheart, new character creation rules, additional army Detachments, and a campaign system.
– A Collector’s Edition of the set is available with special cover art, foil details, gilt page edges, and ribbon markers, offered while stocks last.
– A new miniature set introduces Huron Blackheart and his command squad, which can be fielded as distinct units, serving as a powerful Leader option for Red Corsairs armies.
– Two new Battleforce boxes are announced: “Lords of the Maelstrom” for Chaos Space Marines and “Eldritch Raiders” for Aeldari, each containing new miniatures that will later be sold individually.
– Two new Battalion boxes are presented for Drukhari and Leagues of Votann armies, offering thematic collections of existing miniature kits for starting or expanding forces.
A new wave of piratical warfare engulfs the Warhammer 40,000 universe, centered on the turbulent region known as the Maelstrom. This thematic release brings fresh narrative depth, new rules, and a fleet of stunning miniatures for collectors and players alike. The narrative is driven by the “Lair of the Tyrant” book, detailing Huron Blackheart’s latest raid and his clashes with Aeldari Corsairs. Supporting materials include “Crucible of Champions” for creating custom characters, a booklet of new Detachments for several factions, and the “Raid and Ruin” campaign system for orchestrating your own void-spanning raids. For those seeking a premium collectible, a luxurious Collector’s Edition features alternate cover art, red foil details, and gilt page edges.
Leading this onslaught is the mighty Huron Blackheart himself, now available in a brand new miniature. He is flanked by a formidable command squad of unique characters: Garreon the Corpsemaster, Katar Garrix, Garlon Souleater, Captain Sargotta, and the Enforcer with her Barghesi pup, Plunder. This multi-part plastic set offers versatile battlefield options. Huron can operate alone or join other units, while his command squad forms a powerful specialist unit that only he can lead. They are a devastating force, particularly in close combat at the head of a Red Corsairs army.
The piratical ambition expands with the Battleforce: Lords of the Maelstrom box, a massive collection for Huron’s renegade warband. It features 10 new Red Corsairs Raiders, elite infantry with diverse weaponry, and a new Reave-Captain. This core is bolstered by 10 Chaos Space Marines Legionaries, five Chaos Terminators, 10 Traitor Guardsmen, and a dedicated Red Corsairs upgrades set for customizing your Marines. This limited-availability box contains all-new kits that will later be sold separately.
Not to be outdone, the Aeldari Corsairs strike back with the Battleforce: Eldritch Raiders. Led by the legendary Prince Yriel of Iyanden, who also receives a new model, this raiding force includes the Void Dreamer Kharseth, ten Corsair Skyreavers with winged jump packs, and a Starfang vehicle that can be built as a Vyper. The set also contains 10 Corsair Voidreavers, which can be assembled as Voidscarred specialists. Like its counterpart, this box is available for a limited time, with the individual kits slated for future release.
The dark kin of Commorragh also find fertile ground in the Maelstrom. The Maelstrom Battalion: Drukhari provides a thematic, raid-ready force centered on a Wych Cult. It contains a Succubus war leader, two Venom transports, three Reaver jetbikes, five Hellions, and 10 Wyches. This collection is ideal for starting a new army or adding gladiatorial fury to an existing one, comprising existing kits available for a limited time.
Finally, the pragmatic Kin of the Leagues of Votann navigate these perilous space lanes. The Maelstrom Battalion: Leagues of Votann presents a compact, elite force built for defending valuable claims. It includes a Memnyr Strategist, three Hernkyn Pioneers, and six Ironkin Steeljacks that can be equipped with heavy volkanite disintegrators or plasma swords and bolters. This battalion box, also a limited-time offering, gathers existing kits into a single thematic package.
(Source: War Hammer)
