Valkyries

The Valkyrie is a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) airborne assault carrier used primarily by the Astra Militarum as both a ground support gunship and a transport for airborne combat regiments like Tempestus Scion Squads and the Elysian Drop Troops. Despite serving the tactical needs of the Imperial Guard, a Valkyrie and its crew are usually composed of pilots and armsmen drawn from the Imperial Navy’s Aeronautica Imperialis and are provided to the Guard on an as-needed basis. The Valkyrie assault carrier is a manoeuvrable, well-armed, twin-engine attack craft. The durable armour and versatile payload of the Valkyrie chassis combined with the aircraft’s powerful engines and stable handling make it a popular choice for a broad spectrum of battlefield roles.