Agents of the Imperium
Deploy the Emperor's Shadow: Agents of the Imperium
The Agents of the Imperium are the shadowy operatives, secretive executioners, and elite investigators who enforce the Emperor's will across the galaxy. This unique faction brings together the most feared and powerful organizations in Warhammer 40k, including the radical Inquisition, the deadly Officio Assassinorum, the elite Imperial Navy Breachers, and the cybernetic enforcers of the Adeptus Arbites. Operating outside the normal military chain of command, they step in to eliminate hidden cults, assassinate enemy leaders, and purge corruption before it can consume entire star systems.
How Do Agents of the Imperium Play? (Playstyle Overview)
If you love a highly thematic, Swiss Army-knife style army that relies on specialized special forces, tricky psychic powers, and precision assassinations, this faction is incredibly fun. For beginners, they offer two unique ways to play on the tabletop:
- The Ultimate Hybrid Force: One of their greatest strengths is flexibility. You can play them as a complete, standalone army, or you can take a small detachment of Agents (like a single Assassin or an Inquisitor) and plug them directly into any other Imperial army—like Space Marines, Imperial Guard, or Sisters of Battle—to instantly fill a gap in your strategy.
- Surgical Assassinations and Precision Tools: They excel at taking out high-value targets. Using specialized Assassins—like the sniper Vindicare or the anti-psyker Culexus—you can bypass enemy defenses to instantly take down opposing commanders, crippling your opponent's strategy early in the game.
- Tricky Tactics and Utility: Instead of relying on raw, brute force, Agents win through clever rules. From the boarding-action expertise of Navy Breachers to the psychic disruption of an Inquisitor, this army provides you with a toolbox of unique abilities to manipulate the battlefield, score hidden objectives, and keep your opponent guessing.
Why Shop BattleBrush Games?
Whether you want to build a dedicated Inquisitorial retinue or just find the perfect Assassin to support your growing Space Marine army, BattleBrush Games makes it easy for beginners. We carry a great selection of character sets, specialized infantry boxes, and boarding patrol kits designed to help you customize your force. Order your elite operatives today and enjoy fast, reliable nationwide shipping delivered straight to your secret headquarters!
