: For the first time in the series, every faction received aircraft (e.g., the Space Marines' Land Speeder Tempest and the Imperial Guard's Marauder Bomber). These units hover over terrain, making them immune to melee attacks and ideal for bypassing physical obstacles. The Kaurava Campaign
: Unlike Dark Crusade , buildings constructed during a battle do not remain for future defensive missions in that territory, forcing a more defensive or reinforcement-heavy playstyle. Critical Reception and Legacy Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm
While praised for its massive scale and diverse roster, Soulstorm received mixed reviews compared to earlier expansions. : For the first time in the series,