Horus Heresy: Meet The Hermes Light Sentinel For The Solar Auxilia

The Solar Auxilia are getting new Sentinels to even the odds. Meet the Hermes Light Sentinel and get a need for the speed!

The Horus Heresy is getting a massive batch of Solar Auxilia miniatures soon. But those weren’t the only ones on the way. There’s even more planned and we’re getting a look at the new Hermes Light Sentinel today.

via Warhammer Community

“It might look like it’s missing a few armour panels, but the stripped-down appearance is all in service to its speed and manoeuvrability. This light and efficient Sentinel is a favourite for striking exposed enemy flanks and isolated command units, then melting back into cover before significant resistance can muster.”

Hermes Light Sentinel

This is the Hermes Light Sentinel. It’s a fast moving heavy weapon on legs. Designed to go after flanks and hit the enemy where it hurts, it’s fast enough to get around the tabletop and deliver it’s firepower where you need it. Loadout-wise it comes with a could different options. The multi-laser is great for anti-infantry while the grenade launcher is a more versatile option.

Additionally, there’s a “more aggressive sub-pattern for the elite Veletaris” that trades speed for armor. The Incursus pattern of Hermes Light Sentinel has a few more weapon options for a deadly punch.

“Veletarii Sentinels are safe to support the vicious frontal assaults that the Veletaris tercios are famous for, and harry fast-moving Legiones Astartes units who could sweep away lighter Sentinel squadrons. Their searing volkite calivers can be swapped for heavy flamers for close-range breakthrough actions.”

You can see how this sentinel is the precursor to the modern 40k sentinel. It’s a neat take on the miniature and it’s also worth noting that his dual-kit is coming in packs of two. you can build them as either variant. Additionally, it’s worth noting that you can take them in squads of up to six in a unit. The lighter version will slot into your Fast Attack slot while the Heavier version is an Elites slot choice.

What do you think of the new Hermes Light Sentinel?

Author: Adam Harrison

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