Imperial Royal Guards Unit Expansion

Imperial Royal Guards Unit Expansion is an expansion to Star Wars: Legion, an asymmetrical two player infantry-based wargame published by Fantasy Flight Games. As indicated by the name, it includes four scale models of the Emperor's Royal Guard. It was first announced on July 10, 2018.

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As the ruler of the Galactic Empire, Emperor Palpatine is the ultimate power in the galaxy. Wherever he goes, the Imperial Royal Guard is sure to follow. Inscrutable behind their blood-red masks, the Imperial Royal Guard will face down anyone that dares threaten the Emperor. While little is known about these enigmatic warriors, one thing is certain: their sole directive is to protect the leader of the Galactic Empire, with their lives if necessary.

The Imperial Royal Guards Unit Expansion contains everything you need to add a unit of Emperor Palpatine's personal bodyguards to your army. The squad of four unpainted, easily assembled miniatures stands ready to protect the Emperor or do his bidding on any planet across the galaxy. The Royal Guard is also accompanied by five distinct upgrade cards that invite you to outfit them with even more tools for protecting the Emperor.

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"Guards, leave us."

―Emperor Palpatine^[2]

Little is known about the Emperor's Royal Guard, inscrutable behind their blood-red masks. Skilled in advanced martial arts, their weapon of choice is the force pike, which they wield with lethal precision. Wearing minimal armor, but possessing deft reflexes and combat awareness, the Royal Guards sole directive is to protect their leader.^[2]

This expansion for STAR WARS: LEGION contains 4 finely sculpted Imperial Royal Guard miniatures, enough for one special forces unit, along with new unit and upgrade cards to field in battle.^[2]