he Word Bearers are a Legion of zealous missionaries, once charged with branding the Imperial Truth across the soul of humanity, but now devoted to more otherworldly powers. The sons of Lorgar adorn their armour with hellish symbols of ritual import – from geometric etchings of Colchisian astrology to the burning tome that serves as the XVII Legion's icon.

This upgrade kit allows you to customise Legionaries from the MKVI Tactical Squad set with shoulder pads that display the book-and-flame icon of the Word Bearers. The kit includes 10 shoulder pads, each bearing a raised, sculpted icon that makes them simple to paint in the Legion's signature colours, with ritual etchings and a rimless design perfectly suited to sleek MKVI 'Corvus Armour'. Spread these components around your army and combine them with transfers to add some XVII Legion flavour, or outfit entire squads for an elite, unified look. The pack includes five distinct designs of shoulder pad, with different indents.

This upgrade kit comprises 10 resin components and is designed to be assembled with the Legion MKVI Tactical Squad set, which is sold separately. These components are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Colour paints.