Warhammer 40K: The Astra Militarum Get The ‘Rogal Dorn’ Battle Tank

The Astra Militarum are getting a brand new Battle Tank! And this one is also named after a Primarch. Meet the Rogal Dorn!

Well this is unexpected. We were hoping that the Imperium would get a new Loyalist Primarch to help out Guilliman but this isn’t exactly the form we were thinking of. The Rogal Dorn is coming to the join the ranks of the Astra Militarum!

via Warhammer Community

“The new Rogal Dorn Battle Tank is a behemoth of a vehicle, perfectly suited for smashing enemy positions and anchoring defensive lines. Its heavy armour gives it durability worthy of the Praetorian’s name, while its powerful engines ensure it doesn’t fall behind squadrons of Leman Russ Battle Tanks.”

Meet The Rogal Dorn Battle Tank

If you’re wondering what the tank is packing on it’s turret, yes, that is indeed TWO full-sized battle cannons. There is also an option for an even larger oppressor cannon!

The oppressor cannon also has a co-axial autocannon because…why not! As far as hull mounted options you’ve got the sponsons which look to have heavy bolters or multi-melta versions. There’s a pintle mounted heavy stubber for a random gunner to use.

The hull also has a few additional hard points, too. There’s the castigator gatling cannon or the pulveriser cannon. There’s also mounts for either meltaguns or more heavy stubbers. Seriously, this tank is bringing some heat — either anti-armor or anti-infantry!  There’s also a bunch of great extra doodads to add to this kit with lots of little details all over the place.

Personally, I like this new tank! It seems like a bit of a halfway point between the Baneblade and the Leman Russ. The tracks are very much Leman Russ style but the loadout feels just shy of a Baneblade. I didn’t think the Imperium could pack more guns on tank chassis but they clearly did! I also appreciate the naming convention nod.

It might not be a Leman Russ update…but it sure looks like the old Main Battle Tank just got some competition.

What do you think of the new Rogal Dorn Battle Tank?

Author: Adam Harrison

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