“Did you hear that?” Sigrid hissed.
“Nein,” the officer mumbled. The Baron’s daughter made him uncomfortable.
“Idiot,” Sigrid whispered, but the officer heard it nonetheless. “I’m sure I heard something. Prepare the apes.”
“But Colonel...” he did not want to go near those things again, they weren’t normal.
Sigrid grabbed him by his shoulders. “Defying a direct order? I. Want. Those-” She looked up. “My God, they are above us!”

Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Axis Gorillas and Grim Reapers, two new expansions for Dust Tactics! Both expansions brings unique advantages against enemy units. The Grim Reapers are extraordinarily fast while the Axis Gorillas possess brutal and effective strength.

Lightning fast troopers

When failure against Axis technology is not an option, it becomes a great impetus for Allied scientists. Seeking to bring forth the destruction of their enemies and provided with nearly unlimited resources, these scientists created the most modern of technologies: heavy combat armor and reactors. When a few fearless volunteers were equipped with them the Grim Reapers were born.

Named for the death their touch promises, these Allied soldiers attack from above. With the Jump ability and a movement of two, the Grim Reapers can deploy and sweep across the battlefield to reach and destroy any Axis infantry and walkers. Players can also use their lightning speed together with Jump to fly over buildings (introduced in Operation “SeeLöwe”), an advantage their Axis enemies have yet to access.

The Grim Reapers are also equipped with dangerous weaponry: Victory MG duals and Rocket Punches. Use the Victory MG duals to deal damage from afar then fly in close and use their turbo-charged fists to K.O. the enemy.

Make good use of their skills to effectively bring an early death to Axis units.

A fistful of tank

The secret laboratories of the Blutkreuz Korps have produced effective combat units in the past, but none have been considered works of art until the “KampfsAffen” Program yielded the Axis Gorillas. Genetically altered for an increased mental capacity, these specimens also possess both Herculean strength and bestial savagery that they are forced to direct against Allied targets in battle.

These inhuman fighters cast dread into the hearts of Allied soldiers when they charge into the fray. However, the Axis’ poor treatment of these creatures puts their side at risk of reprisal. Could an ape revolt be brewing?

Axis Gorillas have the Blutkreuz Ape ability, which means only a hero with this same ability can join their squad. Luckily for the Axis Gorillas, their fearsome and intelligent leader Markus (available in Operation “SeeLöwe”) can join his simian brothers.

Allied units are advised to kill Axis Gorillas on sight or keep a distance as their monstrous attacks are brutal enough to destroy both squads and walkers of any strength in close combat. Don’t be surprised to see a pack of enraged gorillas tearing apart an Allied walker with a sickening ease.

With their Fast ability Allied troops can be certain that it won’t be long before the Axis Gorillas are on top of them.

Keep checking back from more on Dust Tactics, and watch for these terrifying units to be released in the third quarter of 2011!