MagicMan Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I get that they're a guard regiment, but wondered what their background is. I've never heard of them before, but they've been popping up alot recently. Only thing i can find is the description on the Forgeworld site. Of the myriad regiments and battalions of the Imperialis Auxilia, more commonly referred to as the 'Imperial Army', the Solar Auxilia are amongst the most elite, disciplined and well-equipped fighting forces, widely considered by many second only to the superhuman Legiones Astartes in their military effectiveness in battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I believe they're raised from the Terran PDF, but don't quote me on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 From what info has come out - they are the regiment specifically raised to defend the Sol System, but as all regts they crusade as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 To me, they seem to be the future version of the MEU (Marine Expedition Unit). They roll up fast, hit hard and move on to the next target. They are supposedly the best soldiers outside of space marines, but are usually drawn from Terra's trailer trash. This is pretty much all we know right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Vidius Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I think depthcharge12 has it pretty much spot on. An elite army regiment that gets the best equipment available to non-Astartes. I did hear mention that they have some interesting options such as Rogue traders as HQ choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Sounds like a Great Crusade version of Storm Troopers or Astra Militarum Scions, but as in all ways, everything is better in 30k. Like the Legions Astartes, they are afforded much better gear than their 40k counterparts as well as a much more robust (or less stingy?) organization of forces like a true army instead of small, 10 man squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 And unlike the AM and MT, all their stuff is hermetically sealed for void/hazardous environment deployment. I also hope that they are afforded better than a T-Shirt Save that most Guardsmen get. They also get volkites. Everything is better with volkites! Even Leman Russ's with a Volkite Turret will be a Thing! /insert Oprah Meme : YOU GET A VOLKITE! AND YOU GET A VOLKITE! EVERYBODY GETS A VOLKITE!!!!!! Pretty Curious as to what Other HQ's they'll be getting besides the Rogue Trader. Done right, they could be a VEEEEERRYY diverse and flexible army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I think they'll have similar rules to IG veterans. Bs4, 4+ save, multiple special weapons per squad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFeeder Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 The upper echelons are generally made up of nobles who are looking to become Planetary Commanders, so in many ways they are in it for profit, rather than the ideals of the Imperium. They are self-sufficient armies in their own right and can lead expeditions without support from the Legiones Astartes, although to make up for their "mortal" shortfalls, they prefer to destroy their enemies at range, rather than risk close quarter engagements. In many ways, a Solar Auxilia expedition could be considered to be a tier behind a Legiones expedition in terms of military might. They would only call for Legion support if things got really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Just plain ole meatsacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicMan Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thanks for the answers guys. I like the sound of their armour being void-sealed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Who are they, you say? Chainaxe fodder for the World Eaters. At long last. :D BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 A lot of assumptions are that it's regiments raised from the solar system. Personally, I think it's Segmentum Solar. It's rather fitting considering typical 30/40k naming conventions. Imperialis Auxilia, composed of the Solar Auxilia, Ultima Auxilia, Tempestus Auxilia, etc. But that might just be me getting my hopes up, hoping for an expansion on the Imperial Army that is more than just the birthstar of humanity, but the whole segmentum surrounding it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Does anyone else get a Storm/Clone Trooper vibe from the models? I'm considering getting a Las Section and painting them white.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 You're not the only one. I might make mine Republic Clone Troopers or make them special like the ones from Republic Commando. If I ever do get any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Go Imperial Knights for that beautiful crimson armor on black fatigues. Ooh, or 501st! But then, I'm Californian, so I suppose I have a personal stake there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Does anyone else get a Storm/Clone Trooper vibe from the models? I'm considering getting a Las Section and painting them white.... You're not the only one. I might make mine Republic Clone Troopers or make them special like the ones from Republic Commando. If I ever do get any. I am also tempted to paint some in an off white, clone warrior style. The reverse of the Raven Guard they serve next to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Images/FW/Blogs/QOT1023_144VER438G.jpg From the FW Bulletin. Seems like we might be seeing volkites and power fists soonish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietOfLiquor Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hopefully soon. I want Oprah to be happy with Volkite everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 What I'm confused about is... Isn't the Leman Russ s post-heresy tank? At least the moniker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokksamson Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 @ Duskraider -- No... The STC Was discovered by Leman Russ and therefore named after him, but it was found DURING the Great Crusade, as MOST STC's were. Here is the reply I received from FW on WHAT the Solar Auxilia are. The Solar Auxilia are a faction of the Imperial Army but their rules that will be shown in the Horus Heresy book 4 can be used to represent any IA regiment that you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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