Every province and city-state in the Empire trains its State Troop regiments to fight together – swordsmen fight shoulder to shoulder with spearmen, as handgunners and crossbowmen fell their foes from afar. These brave soldiers are often accompanied in battle by Steam Tanks – monstrous, smoke-belching engines of war that rumble towards the enemy, firing deadly cannonballs from their steam-powered guns. This boxed set builds the core of a mighty Empire of Man army for Warhammer: The Old World. It's a great way to start a new force or easily add to an existing one. The State Troops in this box can be armed with a variety of weapon options including halberds and spears, and can also be used as Veteran State Troops. State Missile Troops can be built as a unit of 30 armed with handguns or crossbows, or alternatively 15 of each. The kit also includes additional components to mark members of these units out as champions, standard bearers, and musicians. These brave and versatile soldiers are