The battlefield trembles as a new warrior strides forth, heralded by the thunderous footfalls of titanic limbs and the resonant blare of majestic warhorns. Emerging through the chaos of war comes the latest formidable addition to the Imperial Knights – the Knight Defender.
Crafted on the revered Questoris-pattern chassis, the Knight Defender stands as a towering monument of ancient technology and martial tradition. Distinguished not only by its powerful armaments but also by its striking presence, this new Imperial Knight variant is a beacon of strength and resilience on the battlefield. Atop its imposing form rests a unique, bulbous void shield generator. Unlike the traditional ion shields commonly used by other Imperial Knights, this advanced void shield projects an expansive dome of energy, capable of sheltering not only the Defender itself but also allied units nearby, dramatically enhancing battlefield survivability.
Armament-wise, the Knight Defender is no mere defensive bastion. It wields weapons of rare potency, unmatched in destructive capabilities. Chief among these are the devastating plasma executor and the lethal conversion beam obliterator. The plasma executor harnesses arcane technology to unleash searing blasts capable of melting through even the toughest armour. Meanwhile, the conversion beam obliterator emits a focused and devastating ray whose destructive power intensifies at greater distances, making it particularly effective against heavily fortified targets.
Piloted by noble warriors renowned for their selflessness, Knights Defender embody the very ideals of courage and honour, willingly placing themselves between their allies and enemy fire. Far from mere mobile fortresses, their offensive capabilities ensure adversaries who underestimate them do so at their peril. Any opponent viewing the Defender as simply a protective barrier quickly learns the costly error of underestimating its immense destructive power.
Detailed rules and extensive lore for this impressive new model will be available in the upcoming Codex: Imperial Knights. This codex offers not only updated datacards for existing Imperial Knights but also introduces four versatile detachments designed specifically for their use. Unique to this release, and in lieu of a new Combat Patrol, players will receive an in-depth painting and heraldry guide, perfect for collectors and gamers looking to fully personalize their Imperial Knights and elevate their centrepiece models to new artistic heights.
Coinciding with the Knight Defender’s introduction, the current Questoris Knight kit will be restructured into two distinct boxes. Each kit will still enable players to assemble the Knights Paladin, Errant, Warden, Gallant, and Crusader. However, one box will now include an additional sprue containing components specifically for constructing the new Knight Defender. The alternative box set will offer the parts required to build either a Knight Preceptor or the formidable Canis Rex.
