From MikeF - Imperial Armada Troops for 30k (50 points)

My Reconnaissance submission mentioned I've started a new 30k army based on the Imperial Militia & cults list. Most of my force will be composed of the elite grenadiers unit. They have pretty good stats for humans and a good selection of war gear. The list also include units with less than impressive stats. I decided to address this disparity by making the lesser troops an auxiliary to the main force of grenadiers. In Praetorian of Dorn, the Inferallti Hussars are defending space stations and likely operate in close coordination with the imperial fleet (armada in 30k I think). They would likely draw support from the naval infantry stationed on these ships. They would probably be inferior troops as they haven't seen much action. I decided to have fun with the uniforms and give them full dress uniforms to represent troops that have been spending the Horus Heresy in relative comfort. The uniforms also suggest that their deployment is a position of privilege reserved for those who have "friends" in the Imperial Court.

The models are from Anvil Industry and will be used as crew for some rapier batteries I'll have ready for next week. There's also a platoon commander who clearly has the ear of some administrator on Terra.

Platoon Commander in gold hoping this "Heresy" thing just blows over.

Note the bagpiper on the left. What could be better in the sealed environment of a star ship than bagpipes!

No wait! It's this way!

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Mike, I've never seen this unit before, but I do like their old world look. Almost like the cast of 'HIMS Pinafore'! Or is the commanding officer the Very Model of a Modern Major-General, perhaps?

Bagpipes are necessary for unit morale. They are a reminder that whatever the enemy may do to you, it can't be anywhere near as bad as what your own side can inflict upon you if you don't toe the line!

50 well-earned points, Mike - well done!

Ev