“We’re going out there to fight the worst the universe can throw at us, and we’ve got nothing but the weapons in our hands and our wits to fight them. But do you know what that means, soldier? If you’re clever and tough and lucky enough to survive it all, everything else will seem easy!”
–Unknown Imperial Guard Sergeant, before the battle of Garhive

The soldiers of the Imperial Guard protect mankind from the countless threats posed by the unrelenting galaxy of the 41st Millennium. These heroes are men and women hailing from worlds across the galaxy, fighting with the resources they have been given and seizing victory through their wits and their determination. Imperial Guardsmen often fight and die unsung, their valor and their failures known only by their surviving squad mates or by none at all. But despite the odds, they serve, for such is the duty of the Imperial Guard. Arm yourself with new weapons and training to overcome the odds and vanquish your foes!

Hammer of the Emperor, a supplement for Only War , is now on sale at your local retailer and through our webstore ! New options for regiment creation and mixed regiments, along with details on renowned regiments like the Attilan Rough Riders and Tanith First-and-Only, give players unique ways to wage war in the 41st Millennium. Plus, enhance your missions with new Advanced Specialties, an expanded armoury, rules for Mounted Combat, and much more.

Weapons, Wits, and Determination

For more on Hammer of the Emperor, here’s a word from lead developer Max Brooke:

The Imperial Guard is the largest fighting force defending the Imperium of Mankind from the myriad of horrors that threaten it. As such, the men and women of its incredibly varied regiments are at the forefront of conflicts across the galaxy, giving their lives on stark battlefields far from their home worlds to safeguard the Imperium. Hammer of the Emperor is dedicated to these soldiers of the line, the Imperial Guard troopers who struggle through the most dire situations and foes the galaxy can unleash upon them with nothing but their lasguns, their wits, and their sheer determination.

Hammer of the Emperor covers a number of famous regiments from across the Imperium of Mankind, including the swift Attilan Rough Riders, the deadly Tanith First-and-Only, the intractable Valhallan Ice Warriors, and others. It also includes new Home Worlds, new Doctrines, and regimental Drawbacks, both to create these legendary regiments and to expand the options of players and Game Masters creating their own unique regiments. On the subject of creating unique regiments, Hammer of the Emperor includes rules for creating Mixed Regiment formations that allow for Guardsmen from different regiments to serve side-by-side.

Another major aspect of this book comes in the form of Advanced Specialities. These new options for seasoned Guardsman characters allow veteran troopers to gain new Specialities such as Brawler, Field Chirurgeon, and Sharpshooter, helping them either focus their abilities or expand into new skill sets to better serve on the battlefield. Beyond these specialized resources, Hammer of the Emperor has potent options, including a broad array of Talents, Comrade Orders, and wargear to help Player Characters of all Specialities wage war in the 41st Millennium.

Finally, to accompany new cavalry regiment options like the Death Riders of Krieg, Hammer of the Emperor includes rules for Mounted Combat, allowing troopers from Rough Rider regiments to fight from the backs of powerful steeds.

Hammer of the Emperor is full of new options to help players overcome the odds on the harsh battlefields of the far future, and I'm very excited to hear about the characters, regiments, and stories that people create with it.

Steel Your Nerves, Guardsman. Hammer of the Emperor is on store shelves now, so invade your local retailer today!