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The main enemies of the Sarmatians, the Royal Imperium is a powerful but declining galactic empire. Heavily influenced by feudal knights, they field some heavily armored troops.

NEW OVERWATCH (7/17):


The ground forces are led by infantry generals (no names for them yet). They wield swords and blaster pistols. Behind them is a vox-trooper, who relays communications.

The mainstay of Imperial armies are Space Knights. They are equipped with advanced breathing systems, power armor, supply packs, and blaster carbines.

UPDATE 7/17: Got new swords for these guys. They are in two squads, one of 4 with a champion, another of 5 with a Hero (guy with mace).









Basic infantry in the Imperium are known as men-at-arms. These troops are clad in heavy armor and blast helmets. They carry assault rifles or an MG as well as a shield.



Beamsword Guards are utilized as base or palace guards in non-combat situations. They are equipped with kite shields for protection.


Ok, now it's time for some vehicles. (Beware of shitty pics):

Assault helicopter- armed only with two missile racks so far.


The back can open up and there is enough room for a stretcher to med-evac 1-2 troopers.





Here's a really mediocre fighter, not too happy with it but these guys needed air support:

There's a gatling gun on the bottom and 2 cannons on each wing.

Hardsuit (looks better in person, I swear):



Equipped with a big cannon, shoulder blasters and a chainsaw hand.



(My hand makes an appearance after I fired the missile.)


NEW UNITS as of 7/16, here's an overwatch:



Imperial Light Infantry, known as Auxilas:



Equipped with blast-steel mail, pulse rifles (credit to someone on the forums for those) and the same helmets as men-at-arms. Here they are in action:



A deadly close-combat force, the Chainsword Guards are melee shock troops.



Bonus shot, showing that the assault helicopter can be accessed from the back, and that there is some room in there:



Long live the Royal Imperium!

These guys are also sweet! You got some good stuff going here!

Man I like that gunship. I still suck at gunships. Again a nice faction.

See above for some new units, thanks to my recent bricklink order.

I'm diggin the chainsword guards, and your mech is awesome

Wouldn't want to go against those chainsaw guards... They look mean!

Lovin the new units! I like the chainsaw guards also

Thanks guys! I thought the chainswords were rather .

Check out the new overwatch pic in the OP.

Ooh cool this factions is decent size. Needs a tank!

New shit (7/31):

Piston Armored Car



In service of the Royal Foreign Militia forces, this archaic armored car is still put to good use. Armed with a short bore tank cannon and a heavy stubber (like a machine gun) this vehicle is used mostly in an infantry support role.



The Royal Imperium prefers to relegate old and otherwise useless vehicles to the Foreign Militia, which are collectives of militia troops in service by colonial governments.

The odd design of the Piston lies in it's command turret at the back. The car commander sits in this raised section, and he is in charge of communications as well as firing the stubber. Here is an above view of the command section.



The gunner and driver sit in the midsection.



Here is the commander firing the stubber.

The Piston is also equipped with very sharp spikes on the front to gouge enemies. Here it is attacking a group of Iron Ashigaru (a mini-faction I have made):




Bonus:

Mk 86 Field Gun



An old but serviceable design, this field gun is used by the Foreign Militia regiments.

Here it is in use:

Loving the new units, cool car.


I am also very interested in that mini faction, they look very cool.

Keep this up, your making some really good quality stuff.

I like all of this, especially the field gun.

Here are some pics of the Foreign Militia platoon:





The platoon consists of two 5-man squads, a colonial officer, a machine gun team and an artillery crew, as well as the armored car and its crew.



One of the squads is led by a native tracker, who acts as a scout and sniper for the unit:





And as requested, here are the Iron Ashigaru:



They are very small and currently made up of 4 troops and 3 heroes.

Here are just the troops:

I love the concept and execution for the militia and I like the sound of "Iron Ashigaru" You should give the Ashigaru Jingasa helmets!