King Russ

Astra Militarum Portal

A King Russ^[3]

The King Russ, also called a Super King Russ, is an enlarged variant of the Leman Russ Battle Tank used by the Astra Militarum.^[1]

Description

Bigger than the Leman Russ, the King Russ boasts double the standard track-width and a Vanquisher cannon^[1] or, alternatively, a more accurate Battle Cannon variant with a longer barrel as main armament.^[2] Other armaments include a hull-mounted heavy bolter,^[1] replaceable by a lascannon,^[2] and heavy bolter sponsons.^[1] Furthermore, its side armour is strengthened.^[2]

Miniatures

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  XXIV Praetorian Guard King Russ^[2]

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  Kallistan XVII King Russ^[4]

Sources

• 1: Imperial Guard Collectors' Guide, pgs. 98-99
• 2: White Dwarf 232 (AU), pgs. 87-88 — Crazy Joe Wears Yellow! An Australian Battle Report
• 3: The Citadel Journal 35, pgs. 1 & 91 ^{Fanatic Press}
• 4: Imperial Guard Collectors' Guide pg.98^{Golden Demon}

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