IMPERIUM MAGAZINE
COLLECTING WARHAMMER 40,000, THE GUIDE
Imperium Magazine.
Games Workshop teamed up with Hattche Paperworks to produce a monthly magazine collection to guide newcomers to the 9th Edition. As with many things, it took about a year to finally reach Canada. I used this as the catalyst to restart my adventures into 40k and wanted to record it as a series for my YouTube channel. Unfortunately, Games Workshop stopped the Warhammer 40k 9th edition halfway through the subscription and changed it to the new 10th edition rules. Meaning 50% of the magazine became useless overnight. Luckily the cover price makes it worth it as every magazine offers a saving on the miniatures/paints/terrain. So I am continuing the adventure to the bitter end and hope you find some value in my run of videos.
Thanks for watching!
Cheers - Peps
Imperium Magazines Issues 1 to 3. Beginning something new. These magazines are old news, but I knew I had to jump on with them finally releasing in North America.
This first episode is about what I got and my plans for the series. My goals are simple.
Imperium Magazine 2 - Review & Battle Report - Escape Route
Issue Two Escape Route. We see my Executioners Space Marine Lieutenant squaring off against three freshly awakened Necron Warriors of the Novokh Dynasty, all set within War Zone Damasus.
Will the Lieutenant be able to stop the Necrons from escaping, or will the Necron Warriors reactivate the systems that will awaken the Destroyers of this tomb complex deep under the moon of Megaria? Watch now to find out.
Imperium Magazine 1 Battle Report - First Contact
Kicking this off is Issue One First Contact! We are using my freshly painted Executioners Space Marine Lieutenant squaring off against a Royal Warden of the Novokh Dynasty, all set within War Zone Damasus.
Imperium Magazine 3 - Review & Battle Report - Hold Them Back
Issue Three Hold Them Back. We see my Executioners Assault Space Marines squaring off against three awakened Necron Warriors of the Novokh Dynasty, all set within War Zone Damasus.
Will the Assault Marines be able to stop the Necrons from deactivating the beacon, or will the Necron Warriors score their third win? Watch now to find out.
Imperium Magazine Issue 4 - Review & Battle Report - Destroyers Awaken
Imperium Magazine Issue 4 - Review & Battle Report - Destroyers Awaken. We see the Executioners Assault Space Marines led by their Lieutenant squaring off against three awakened Necron Destroyers of the Novokh Dynasty, all set within War Zone Damasus.
Will the Assault Marines be able to stop the Necrons, or will the Necron Destroyers get their fourth win? Watch now to find out.
Imperium Magazine Issue 5 - Review & Battle Report - Rallying the Troops
Imperium Magazine Issue 5 - Review & Battle Report - Rallying the Troops. We see the Executioners Space Marines Captain square off against three awakened Necron Destroyers of the Novokh Dynasty. Will his Invulnerable save help to keep him safe? Or will the Necrons go 5-0 in the series? Watch now to find out.
Imperium Magazine Issue 6 - Fire Support
Imperium Magazine Issue 6 - Review & Battle Report - Fire Support. We see the Executioners Space Marine Aggressors square off against three Necron Destroyers and the Royal Warden of the Novokh Dynasty. Will their firey wrath defeat the alien menace?
Imperium Magazine Issue 7 - Necron Resurgence
Imperium Magazine Issue 7 - was, for me, the dullest issue to date. Coming with three pots of paint and no figures. I also found the content of the lore to be rather dull to, with it consisting of a simple name generator and a bit about the warp rift. Most of the magazine is filled with the painting guide which I am not using.
Imperium Magazine Issue 8 - The Overlord Rises
Imperium Magazine Issue 8 was an incredible value-for-money piece for me. It comes with a CAD 36 Necron Overlord and 6 dice for the CAD 14 cover price. Great saving. Inside, we are introduced to the model and given a build and paint guide.
Imperium Magazine Issue 11 - The Psychic Assault- Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 11 - Contains our first Psychic Character the Space Marine Librarian in Phobos Armour. Designed to be a scout-style character, this is a unique character and interesting addition to the army. For the Battle Report, the librarian faces off against the Royal warden and 3 bases of Necron Scrabs. Will our newest character win the day or can the Necrons crush the upstart Marine. Currently, the series is 8-2 to the Necrons, so the Marines need to start getting more wins.
Imperium Magazine Issue 10 - The Legion Assembles - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 10 - is the second of the two-parter as we build an entire Necron ten warrior squad. I now have enough to play this week's battle report with these five warriors, made with the Gauss Reaper guns. 10 Necron Warriors vs the might of 3 Assault Marines! Will the Marines win, or can the Necrons get another win? The series is 7-2 to the Necrons, so the Marines need to start getting more wins.
Imperium Magazine Issue 9 - Duel in the Depths - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 9 - is a two-parter as we get to build a full Necron ten-warrior squad. With the first five warriors getting built with Guassflayers. Without a full squad, we instead get an HQ vs HQ battle report! Will the Marines win or can the Necrons get another win? Currently, the series is 7-1 to the Necrons so the Marines really need the win.
Imperium Magazine Issue 12 - Defending the Crypt - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 12 - Contains three pots of paints (super exciting). And an HQ vs HQ face-off Will the Primaris Captain be able to take down the Necron Overlord? Currently, the series is 8-3 to the Necrons, but the Marines are currently on roll. Can they keep it up?
Imperium Magazine Issue 13 - Battle for the Orb - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 13 - Comes with the first half of the Space Marine Intercessor Assault Squad. Once built and completed, they will join up with their captain and face off against the dreaded Skorpek Destroyers and the Scarab Swarm!
Imperium Magazine Issue 15 - Destroy the Plasmacyte - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 15 - Comes with a 5 Necron Squad of Flayed Ones. The terror troops of the Necron legions. Once built and completed, they will be used in the battle report, which sees in the first game 5 Flayed Ones plus the Plasmacyte vs 6 Marines. Then in the rematch, we get 5 Flayed Ones plus the Warden vs 3 Marines and a Captain.
Imperium Magazine Issue 14 - Secure the Supply Drop - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 14 - Comes with the first set of terrain in the series. Once built and completed, they will be used in the battle report, which sees 5 marines vs 10 necrons!
Imperium Magazine Issue 16 - Destroy the Warden - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 16 - Comes the second half of the assault intercessors and sees an eight-man squad of marines take on ten Necron warriors and the Warden. Who will win? The series is 12-5 to the Necrons, and with the marines outnumbered, can they finally take out the warden?
Imperium Magazine Issue 17 - Secure the Dropsite - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 17 - The second of three containers/crates/barrels are included, and for the Battle Report, we have an eight-Necron squad, and five Flayed Ones take on a lone Librarian. Who will win? The series is 12-6 to the Necrons, and with the marine outnumbered, will we get another win?
Imperium Magazine Issue 19 - War in the Factorum - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 19 - Includes the third and final Crate/barrel terrain set. Which completes issue 1-20 moon map and has us fighting not one but three battles for the Factorum. Using the rules provided we have created the Fabricus Munitoria which specializes in producing Laser Focusing Crystals. Its three key locations of the Promethium Refinery, Shipping Depot and the Ammunition Storage Yard will form the battlegrounds.. We will use the Royal Warden and 10 Necron Warriors to face the Primaris Captain and his 5 Assault Intercessor Marines.
Imperium Magazine Issue 18 - Destroy the Technomancer - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 18 - Includes the third Necron hero the Technomancer. While for the Battle Report, we have three Skorpekh destroyers plus the Technomancer, versus 3 Aggressors and the Lieutenant.
Imperium Magazine Issue 20 - Total War - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 20 - Came with two paints, Khorne Red and Trollslayer orange (straight onto the shelf with them). Which completes issues 1-20. We then get a full rules reference guide along with Necron Reanimation Protocols. For the Battle Report, we get Two Destroyers and Five Necrons vs Two Aggressors and Three Assault marines.
Imperium Magazine Issue 21 - Orbital Defense - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 21 - This two-part magazine shows us building and painting a 10-man Skitarii Ranger unit. We use the new map for the Battle Report and have the Necron Overlord with 10 Warriors facing off against a Lieutenant and 5 Intercessor Assault Marines in a game of last model standing wins.
Imperium Magazine Issue 22 - Halt the Advance - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 22 - Is the second of a two-part magazine showcasing the Skitarii Rangers. We use the new map for the Battle Report and have the Necron 10 Warriors facing off against the 10 Rangers in a game of last model standing wins.
Imperium Magazine Issue 23 - Storm the Battery - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 23 - Has us learning about the Construct creatures of the Necron forces while building a Spyder! Errors are made, but this was a fun build and paint project. The Battle Report will have 10 Necrons, 3 bases of scarabs and a Spyder. Facing off against a Librarian and 3 Aggressors. This really seems to favour the Necrons!
Imperium Magazine Issue 24 - Secure the Cipher - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 24 - Secure the Cipher. Has us learning about shade paints along with detailing the Space Marines. We also get lore on the Tyranids, Weapon and Wargear names for the Adeptus Mechanicus and for the Necrons som Degradations and Grudges. Bit of a weak issue if I'm truthful.
Imperium Magazine Issue 25 - Defensive Perimeter - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 25 - Defensive Perimeter. Has us learning all about Necron Immortals, the Royal Courts of both the Imperium and Necrons, before visiting the realms of Ultamar and the Forgeworlds. We then build and paint the Immortals before heading into the batreps.
Imperium Magazine Issue 26 - Cleanse Sector Epta - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 26 - Cleanse Sector Epta. Has us learning all about Adeptus Mechcanius Tech-Priest Dominus (what a mouthful), as well as what they get up to in their secret holy orders. We then build and paint the Dominus before heading into the bat reps.
Imperium Magazine 27 - Capture the Reactor - Review & Battle Report
Imperium Magazine Issue 27 - Capture the Reactor. Has us learning all about the ages of mankind and the Space Marine Battlelines made up of the Primaris Space Marines. We then build and paint the Haemotrope Reactor before heading into the bat rep.
Imperium Magazine 28 - Supply Cache Assault - Review & Battle report Warhammer 40k
Imperium Magazine 28 - Supply Cache Assault. Has us learning about the Necrons, and the forces of Skitarii, along with terrain rules and some additional core rules. This then neatly leads us to the battle report.
Imperium Magazine 29 - Valkyrie Down - Review & Battle report Warhammer 40k
Imperium Magazine 29 - Valkyrie Down. Has us learning about the Mars Forgeworld, and the forces of the Genestealer Cults, along with some more basic rules and updated datasheets for Aggressors and the Librarian. This then neatly leads us to the battle report.
Imperium Magazine 30 - Decisive Engagement - Review & Battle report Warhammer 40k
Imperium Magazine 30 - Decisive Engagement. Has us learning about the Admech Cohorts, the Ultramarine Successor Chapters and the forces of the Novokh Dynasty, along with some more basic rules and updated datasheets for Skorpekh Destroyers & Plasmacytes before leading us to the battle report.
Imperium Magazine 32 - The Overlords Advance - Review & Battle report Warhammer 40k
Imperium Magazine 32 - The Overlords Advance. We learn about the Kataphron Destroyers, the ancient and arcane weapons of the Forge Worlds, and the age strife. We then get some datasheets and new rules for the Omnissiah legions before leading us to the battle report.
Imperium Magazine 31 - Urban Warfare - Review & Battle report Warhammer 40k
Imperium Magazine 31 - Urban Warfare. Has us learning about the Forge Worlds, the Blood Angel Chapter and the ruined Factorums, along with some more basic rules and terrain, before leading us to the battle report.
Imperium Magazine Issue 33 - Besieged - Review
Imperium Magazine 33 - Sees the introduction of 10th edition and the end of the 9th edition battle reports. I hope you will continue to view along with me as I review the magazine and work on a new direction for this series.
Imperium Magazine Issue 34 Behind Enemy Lines
Imperium Magazine 34 - Has us building more ruins. Terrain, for me, has always been an afterthought. Mainly because I don’t enjoy painting it, but will being forced to do more to change my mind?
Imperium Magazine 35 - Raise the Monolith and Ryza Tech Priest Painting Guide.
I will give you a rundown of the magazine for each issue and any miniatures, terrain or paint included. Due to the upcoming release of the 10th edition, we will no longer be playing through the battle reports but will showcase what the battle would have been.
Bonus footage for this review is how I speed-painted a Techpriest model in the colours of the Ryza Forgeworld (4:40 mark). I hope you enjoy the new format.
Imperium Magazine Issue 36 - Battle for the Forge and Novokh Dynasty Tomb Blade Painting.
With this review I will show how I speed-painted a Tomb Blade model in the colours of the Novokh Dynasty. I hope you enjoy the new format and will subscribe.
Imperium Magazine Issue 37 - Cracking the Aegis.
Argh.. more terrain. This time we go through the Aegis line painting. Looks like I will have a full table soon.
Imperium Magazine Issue 38 - Running the Gauntlet - Warhammer 40,000
A quick dirty review with only two pots of paint to talk about. These issues moving forward will merge in with the next issue.
Imperium Magazine Issue 39 & 40 - Fate of Tsiphos - Warhammer 40,000
The fate of Tsiphos come to an exciting conclusion. Along with some ad-mech reinforcements.
Imperium Magazine Issue 41 - Painting a Chronomancer - Warhammer 40,000
A new battleground and a new leader for the Necrons. The Chronomancer has the ability to control time. This could be a real threat.
Imperium Magazine Issue 42 - Painting an Adepta Sororitas Canoness - Warhammer 40,000
A new faction enter the war. Canonesses are the martial and spiritual commanders of the Orders Militant. Each is a shining example of purity and dedication of purpose, a veteran warrior of many hundreds of battles, and a slayer of the faithless in numerous war zones. But it takes more than just skill in combat to be granted such a position of command in the Adepta Sororitas. To be a Canoness requires a combination of strong leadership, shrewd tactical genius and sheer overarching faith in the Emperor.
Imperium Magazine Issue 43 & 44 - Paint & Terrain - Warhammer 40,000
More terrain!!
Imperium Magazine Issue 45 - Painting a Wraith - Warhammer 40,000
While a Tomb World slumbers, Canoptek Wraiths are its eyes and ears. Canoptek Wraiths flit silently through the dusty halls, patrolling for intruders and inspecting systems for damage and decay.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Issue 46: How to Paint Adepta Sororitas Order of Our Martyred Lady.
Of all the Orders Militant, there are none more numerous or more widely spread than the Order of Our Martyred Lady. Their name is known by the ruling elites and unwashed masses alike on countless worlds across the galaxy, and when spoken evokes hope in the righteous and fear amongst the faithless.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 47: Painting an Arco-Flagellant
An Arco-flagellant is unleashed on the enemy in a suicidal charge that causes a maximal amount of damage. Inquisitors of the Ordo Hereticus and the Sisters of Battle use them individually or in packs as disposable terror shock troops.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 48: Painting More Ruins!
Imperial Gothic architecture iss adorned with skulls, pipes, vents and grills. These once proud and splendid Imperial Structures now lie ruined and in disrepair following the ongoing engagements that besiege the galaxy.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 49: Painting a Penitent Engine!
A Penitent Engine is a giant, bipedal combat walker used by the Ecclesiarchy to punish those Heretics who have repented their sins against the God-Emperor. Penitent Engines are also used by the Orders Militant of the Adepta Sororitas as heavy infantry fire support in the same way that the Space Marine Chapters use their Dreadnoughts.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 50: Painting a Canoptek Reanimator.
Picking their way across the battlefield, Canoptek Reanimators are called upon to repair damage caused to a Tomb World during an enemy attack. Their Nanoscarab Renimation Beams emit nano-scarabs, which can repair Necrons. Organic foes are less fortunate, wailing in agony as they are atomically torn apart and recombined in a hideous, gory fashion. They are also armed with Atomiser Beam Lances that will disintegrate those who would threaten its duties.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 51: Painting a Royal Court.
Across the galaxy, Necrons awaken in their tomb worlds, ready to rise up and reclaim their long-lost empire. Towering metal monstrosities stride to battle alongside calculating Crypteks, leading legions of undying warriors in their final, inevitable conquest.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 52 & 53: Painting a Triarch Stalker
A two part magazine set with our biggest model to date the destructive tank hunter - the Triarch Stalker.
Warhammer 40k Imperium Magazine Issue 54: Painting Battle Repentia
What happens to a sister who breaks a vow? They join the sister Repentia!