Warmachine Wednesday – The Colonel, the experiment, and the cunning of Old Umbrey
This Wednesday we have another salvo of revelations from the frontlines of the Iron Kingdoms. Whether you're eyeing your next MiniCrate acquisition, catching up on shadowy Gravedigger dossiers, or sinking your teeth into Khadoran prophecy, this week has something for every commander.
Today’s TL;DR:
• New lore in the Warmachine app — Heroes & Villains: Colonel Allison Jakes
• New MiniCrate — A Successful Experiment joins the fray in this month’s MiniCrate
• ICYMI: Old Umbrey revealed — Ancient powers awaken in Khador
• Warmachine 3D — Incoming! June’s subscription release is just around the corner
Heroes & Villains: Colonel Allison Jakes
Our latest entry in the Heroes & Villains series puts the spotlight on none other than Colonel Allison Jakes, the formidable warcaster leading Cygnar’s 63rd Gravedigger Brigade.
Despite not originally being intended for permanent command among the Trenchers, Colonel Allison Jakes and all who comprise the Trencher corps, consider her one of them, and that she always has been one of them. Everything from her days as a lieutenant journeyman have led to this moment, where she stands as the first among the Gravediggers of the 63rd Brigade. And she is no stranger to the maelstrom of battle, no matter the opposition.
Her duelist’s instincts have carried her across much of the Iron Kingdoms, facing horrors of all descriptions which have done nothing but driven her to hone her skills and tactics. She faced Khadorans and Cryxians while but a journeyman, and then also the infernals as an accomplished warcaster, yet no enemy has dimmed her resolve.
Though precise, pragmatic, and persevering, Jakes knows she is not perfect, but this awareness is a strength, for she has the support of trusted officers who counterbalance her imperfections. In turn, Jakes bears the responsibility of command on the battlefield, and she fully appreciates its weight, never taking lightly her obligation to those that serve under her. Many among Cygnaran military command believe there was never anyone else but Jakes to lead the Gravediggers.
From duelist to decorated officer, Jakes has carved her path through the wars of the Iron Kingdoms—facing Cryx, Khador, infernals, and more, all while standing firm for her people.
Want to see how she earned the Trenchers’ unwavering loyalty? Her full story—along with rules, stats, and battlegroup options—is available now in the Warmachine app.
Colonel Jakes is part of the Gravediggers Auxiliary Expansion, available now from the Steamforged store. If you’re building a Cygnaran force or looking to add seasoned command to your 63rd, this expansion is the one to pick up.
App subscribers also get access to Heroes & Villains: Colonel Allison Jakes, plus the full library of character lore, army-building tools, and more.
New MiniCrate: Successful Experiment
Alchemy, as it turns out, is more of an art than a science—and the Crucible Guard have always been happy to blur the line.
This month’s Minicrate miniature is a twisted triumph of transformation: Successful Experiment, a new alternate sculpt riffing on the disturbingly beefy Failed Experiment unit.
It’s also a showcase of just how close "progress" and "monstrosity" can really be. Want one? Subscribe to MiniCrate by June 27 to secure your specimen — and get a new exclusive model each month.
In case you missed it: Old Umbrey rises
Last week we pulled back the veil on Old Umbrey, a fiercely independent Khadoran force that draws power not from machines, but from ancient rites and primal ferocity.
These aren’t your average cobbled together militia. Where others rely on steel and steam, Old Umbrey fights with tooth, claw, and prophecy. From cursed beasts of legend to the eerie Chosen of the Witch, this is a force deeply rooted in the land it defends—and it defends it with terrifying conviction.
If you haven't yet discovered the ways of Old Umbrey in last week’s unveiling or seen the new rules, now’s the time. The rules and cards for the upcoming Command Starter & Battlegroup Box are available now in the Warmachine app. Dive into the Umbrey roster and start list-building today.
But don’t stop there — Old Umbrey is just getting started. These sets are only the beginning. Want to be among the first to lead the charge? Pre-order your Old Umbrey Command Starter & Battlegroup box today and unleash the old ways upon the Iron Kingdoms.
Warmachine 3D — incoming!
June’s Warmachine 3D subscription release is nearly here!
Very soon we’ll be exploring the next range of prints coming in June for your Warmachine 3D subscription
Last call for May’s pack! Each month’s bundle is packed with value and exclusive sculpts such as May’s Ghost Dog variant Gravediggers & Warjack conversion parts, Cephalyx Monstrosities, Mining facility terrain and more — and May’s is only available for a few more days. Get it before it moves to the vault!
Get ready for a fresh wave of printable reinforcements designed to elevate your next build. Whether you’re expanding your collection, printing terrain, or kitting out your forces with unique digital sculpts, Warmachine 3D continues to deliver the goods straight to your printer.
Keep your eyes on the app and your inbox — full details coming very soon.
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