Stunning Warhammer: Mark of Chaos Trailer Released

Namco Bandai Games America and Deep Silver revealed a trailer highlighting the Empire's battlefield tactics, a clutch of the latest screenshots plus a breakdown of individual unit descriptions from its forthcoming real-time strategy game, Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.

The Empire is the human faction in Warhammer: Mark of Chaos. The armies of men in the Old World are the frontline defenders against the chaos invaders from the north. They have a rudimentary form of magic taught to them by the High Elves after the first Great Chaos War. Schools have been set up in the Empire (each of them representing one of eight different orders) with each specializing in particular disciplines. For example, the Jade Order is considered the Lore of Life that centers on studies of nature and living things. As a result, this magic gives Jade Wizards power over nature.

Along with this primitive understanding of magic is a faith in their ancient god, Sigmar, a warrior god whom they worship devoutly. And Sigmar's clergy, the Warrior Priest, can channel divine power to use in battle. The Empire has found that its ingenuity and ability to adapt is its greatest weapon against a world filled with monstrous beasts and supernatural evils. The School of Engineers is responsible for some of the more creative guns and war machines, such as the Helblaster Volley Gun. Their steel armor and swords, combined with their black powder and advanced tactics, allow them to stand toe-to-toe with some of the nastiest things in the Warhammer world.

Politically, the Empire is led by an Emperor. Beneath him are a collection of loose states, each under the command of an Elector Count. In times of peace (which never seem to happen in the Warhammer world), these states are political rivals fighting over trade routes or land rights. But when threatened, the Emperor unites the counts to defend the Empire. There are also Knightly Orders that are called upon by an Elector Count to fight as part of their army. Knights can be great assets, adding the benefits of heavy cavalry to an army.

The trailer can be found HERE.