Imperium of Man · Humanity Endures
Astra Militarum
The Imperial Guard — countless ordinary humans holding the line with lasguns, faith and very big tanks.
About Astra Militarum — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
The Astra Militarum — the Imperial Guard — is the Hammer of the Emperor: billions of ordinary men and women holding a galaxy-wide line with bayonet, lasgun and sheer bloody-minded courage. They have no gene-forged organs and no power armour; they have each other, their orders, and more tanks than any other fighting force in existence.
From the lost fortress-world of Cadia to the jungle-fighters of Catachan, every regiment brings its own character to the same defiant creed: the Guard dies standing, and the Guard holds the line.
On the Tabletop
On the table the Guard are board control and massed firepower: cheap infantry screens flood objectives while Leman Russ tanks and artillery batteries delete whatever the officers point at. The orders system lets your commanders sharpen the whole army's efficiency each turn.
Individually your soldiers are fragile — the skill is in spending them well. Screen your tanks, layer your guns, and make every trade favour the Imperium. Few armies reward planning so richly, or forgive melee so little.
Astra Militarum — the Imperial Guard, the vast human armies of the Imperium. Shop infantry squads, tanks, artillery, commanders, and the full Astra Militarum range at Loaded Dice, your specialist Warhammer store in Barry, South Wales.
Your Crusade Begins
New to the Imperium?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
The Astra Militarum, or Imperial Guard, are the massive conventional armies of the Imperium. Made up of ordinary humans with lasguns and tanks, they rely on numbers, firepower, and armoured support to overwhelm their enemies.
Yes — the Astra Militarum are one of the classic horde factions in 40k, fielding large numbers of infantry backed by powerful tanks and artillery. They suit players who enjoy big armies and combined-arms tactics.
Yes — the Guard received significant updates in recent editions and are a strong faction with great vehicle support, powerful Orders, and competitive Regiment rules.
The Combat Patrol: Astra Militarum is the best entry point. Adding a Leman Russ tank and extra Infantry Squads quickly builds a solid army.
It depends on your chosen regiment. Cadian shock troops use olive green and khaki. Key paints include Death World Forest, Zandri Dust, and Agrax Earthshade. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock the full Astra Militarum range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.