Every painter knows that smell — resin, primer, maybe just a hint of despair from the underhive. The Death Korps of Krieg have that kind of vibe baked right into their bones. Long coats, gas masks, and the haunted look of soldiers who’ve fought one war too many. Now imagine them stepping off a drop-ship into the alien dust of some forgotten world in the Aeon setting.
You can practically hear the vox crackle: “No gods. No kings. Just orders.”
If you’ve ever wanted to field a grim, disciplined warband in Gangfight, this box has everything you need — and plenty of opportunities to get creative with conversions, weathering, and even a little homebrew sci-fi flair.
TL;DR
The Death Korps of Krieg Combat Patrol translates almost perfectly into an Aeon gang — gritty infantry, heavy weapons, and officers who ooze leadership under pressure.
Highlights:
- Iconic trench soldiers easily become Aeon mercenaries or colonist defense forces.
- Artillery and officers make great Heavies and Leaders.
- Gas masks and trench gear look right at home in a dusty alien colony outpost.
Who It’s For
This kit is ideal for painters who love weathering and realism, kitbashers who enjoy mixing historical and sci-fi bits, and Gangfight players who want their Aeon battles to feel grounded and gritty rather than clean and high-tech.
What’s in the Box?
The Combat Patrol: Death Korps of Krieg (2025) set includes:
- A Command Squad (perfect for your Leader and Specialist roles)
- Multiple Infantry Squads with rifles, bayonets, and special weapons
- A Heavy Weapons Team for long-range fire support
- A Field Artillery Piece (great base for a Heavy or SquID armor conversion)
All of them come with those signature greatcoats and gas masks that make Krieg models so visually distinct. They look like they’ve been through hell — and probably brought some of it with them.
How Could These Models Fit into Gangfight?
Thematically, they’re perfect for Aeon’s grim frontier worlds. Replace their lasguns with beam rifles, SMGs, or even grenade launchers. The Command Squad makes a natural Leader unit, while the heavy team could be upgraded into SquID Armor Heavies — imagine their trench mortars retooled as exo-mounted beam cannons.
Here’s how you could map them canonically into Gangfight terms:
| Model / Unit | Setting | Role | Loadout | Traits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command Officer | Aeon | Leader | Beam Rifle, Medkit | Fearless, Grit | High |
| Trench Infantry | Aeon | Operative | SMG or Beam Rifle | Overwatch, Grit | Medium |
| Grenadier / Special Weapon | Aeon | Specialist | Grenade Launcher or Targeting Upgrade | Cybernetics (Homebrew Suggestion) | Medium |
| Heavy Weapons Team | Aeon | Heavy | Heavy Beam Rifle or Artillery Cannon | Overwatch | High |
| Field Artillery | Aeon | Heavy | SquID Armor Mount (Homebrew Suggestion) | Grit, Fearless | High |
These soldiers don’t need shiny armor or alien tech — just resolve, discipline, and a good coat of dust.
Why Are They Great for Conversions or Dioramas?
Krieg minis practically beg for storytelling. You can add oxygen tubes, alien relics, or even a ruined drone at their feet to place them in an Aeon setting. Try splicing in spare tech bits from other sci-fi kits for sensor packs or ammo drones. A small hover-drone beside the commander instantly ties them to the far-future aesthetic.
For dioramas, consider a trenchline on a volcanic moon or a shattered research station overgrown with alien fungus. The Death Korps’ stoic stance fits any desperate last stand.
How Would You Paint Them for Maximum Impact?
Start with muted khakis and greys, then add dusty pigment along their hems and boots to tie them to Aeon’s barren planets. Metallic lenses can glow eerie blue or green to hint at oxygen filtration tech.
Use oil washes for that oily, grimy texture, and a final matte varnish to dull everything down — because nothing about these soldiers shines, except their discipline.
If you want to lean into the sci-fi vibe, edge-highlight their armor panels with silver or add faint hazard stripes to gear casings.
Is This a Good Value Set for Collectors?
Absolutely. You’re getting a solid foundation for an Aeon warband that can easily hit 6–8 models for a standard skirmish force, with bits left over for terrain or kitbashing.
And since these models have universal proportions and poses, they’re a joy to convert — whether you’re swapping heads, adding cybernetic limbs, or mounting a beam cannon on a walker base.
Scenario Hooks
Engagement: Your Aeon defense force intercepts a distress signal from an abandoned colony — turns out, it’s a trap laid by rogue synths.
Complication: The battlefield is shrouded in toxic fog (Visibility -1).
Conclusion: If the Leader survives and holds the comms tower for 3 turns, reinforcements arrive — otherwise, the fog swallows them whole.
Engagement: A corrupted terraforming rig has gone rogue, and the Death Korps must destroy it before it spreads spores across the outpost.
Complication: The rig’s AI triggers automated defenses mid-battle.
Conclusion: If the warband plants demolition charges and escapes before detonation, they earn double Reputation for bravery under fire.
Optional Mini Guide: Turning Heavy Weapons into SquID Armor
Grab a spare 40–60mm base, glue the heavy weapon mount, and bulk it out with pipes, pistons, and armor plating. Add a human pilot torso emerging from a hatch — voilà, SquID Armor Heavy.
Rule-wise, they gain +5 Armor and move like slow, stomping tanks. Homebrew a targeting upgrade for flavor, and you’ve got a small mech built from the ashes of trench warfare.
FAQs
Q: Can I use the whole box for a single Aeon gang?
A: Definitely! You’ll have enough for one full warband and extra minis for future recruits.
Q: How should I base them for an Aeon setting?
A: Alien sand, volcanic ash, or industrial plating — anything dusty and harsh fits perfectly.
Q: Do gas masks make sense in Aeon?
A: Absolutely. Toxic planets, terraforming failures, and alien spores make respirators common gear.
Q: What’s the best weapon swap for authenticity?
A: Beam rifles or SMGs, depending on whether you want them to look tactical or retro-futuristic.
Q: Can I mix these models with others from different lines?
A: Sure. Keep scale consistent and use Gangfight’s roles as your balance guide.
In short: the Death Korps of Krieg are perfect recruits for Aeon — grim, loyal, and more than ready to march through alien mud for your next Gangfight. So grab your brushes, weather those greatcoats, and bring a little trench warfare to the stars.