We have the Armored Infantry detachment, which is a callback to Armageddon Steel Legion, though I'm pretty sure they've already been represented by the Mechanized Assault detachment. Oh, well. Anyway, Squadron Command allows your infantry command squads and infantry officers (e.g. Cadian Castellan or Commissar) to issue orders to squadron units. I.e. your tanks. Not only that, you have a new, additional order, On My Signal, for non-artillery vehicles and vehicles smaller than a Leman Russ tank, which allows them to run away whenever an enemy unit moves within 9" of them. Cool?
But I'm more interested in the STEEL HAMMER!
I don't know how competitive it is, but it allows your tanks to shoot in close combat without suffering the -1 penalty, and you can shoot blast weapons at pointblank range. Including my plasma executioner cannon and Stormblade plasma cannon. Woohoo!
Also, you can select a Baneblade or super-heavy tank variant to be a Character, meaning they get enhancements and can be your Warlord! I doubt they get the Officer keyword and can give orders, though, unless there's an enhancement for that. But I would love to pop Engine of Wrath and crush my enemies under my Stormblade's titanic treads.
I still remember that game in Minneapolis, years ago, when my Shadowsword charged an enemy unit and crushed them. Fun times. Now I can do it again! If I ever find an opponent...
Anyway, this will be fun! I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the Return of Yarrick! And when I do, I'll do a lore spoiler summary, as usual!
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