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Top Three 40k Lists for Warhammer Fest 2023

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This is the top three 40k lists for the Warhammer Fest that took place in England on the 29th and 30th of April. It involved 359 players vying to be crowned champion in a 9 game tournament.

As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

Pre-Game Stratagems: March of the Ancients, Hero of the Chapter x2, Warlord Trait, Scion of the Forge
Starting Command Points: 0

Warlord & Trait: Primaris Techmarine – Target Protocols
Army Trait: Combat Doctrines, Calculated Fury

Adeptus Astartes – [Iron Hands Successors] – Ark of Omen Detachment [Heavy Support] 6CP, [111PL, 2000pts]
Chapter Tactics: Whirlwind of Rage, Master Artisans

HQs

HQ: Primaris Techmarine [4PL, 70pts] (Warlord)
– Warlord Trait : Target Protocols (-1CP)
HQ: Primaris Lieutenant [5PL, 65pts]
– Master-Crafted Power Sword
– Neo-Volkite Pistol, Storm Shield
– Hero of the Chapter : Rites of War (-1CP)

Troops

TR: 5 Infiltrator [6PL, 100pts] Helix Gauntlet

Elites

EL: 10 Vanguard Veteran [14PL, 300pts] Jump Packs, Sergeant with Lightning Claw and Relic Blade, 8 Lightning Claw and Storm Shield, Lightning Claw and Grav Pistol
EL: 10 Scout [8PL, 120pts] Camo Cloaks, 9 Scout Sniper Rifle, Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer
EL: Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [8PL, 195pts] 2 Twin Volkite Culverin, Cyclone Missile Launcher
Martial Legacy (-1CP)
March of the Ancients (-1CP)
Hero of the Chapter : Merciless Logic (-1CP)

Fast Attack

FA: Land Speeder Tornado [4PL, 70pts] Multi-Melta
FA: Land Speeder Tornado [4PL, 70pts] Multi-Melta

Heavy Support

HS: 5 Devastator [8PL, 125pts] Multi-Melta, 3 Grav-Cannon, Armorium Cherub, Sergeant with Combi-Melta and Thunder Hammer
HS: 5 Devastator [8PL, 125pts] Multi-Melta, 3 Grav-Cannon, Armorium Cherub, Sergeant with Combi-Melta and Thunder Hammer
HS: Repulsor [16PL, 220pts] Additional Ironhail Heavy Stubber, Twin Lascannon, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Replace Auto Launchers with 2 Fragstorm Grenade Launchers, Icarus Rocket Pod
HS: 5 Desolation [8PL, 185pts] Vengor Launcher and Targeter Optics, 4 Super Krak Missile
HS: 5 Desolation [8PL, 185pts] Vengor Launcher and Targeter Optics, 4 Super Krak Missile
Scion of the Forge : Master-Crafted Weapon – Vengor Launcher (-1CP)

Dedicated Transport

DT: Land Speeder Storm [3PL, 50pts]
DT: Land Speeder Storm [3PL, 50pts]
DT: Drop Pod [4PL, 70pts]

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Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [120 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts]

Regimental Doctrine: Armoured Superiority, Swift as the Wind

HQ

Cadian Command Squad [7 PL, -2CP, 135pts]:
Commanding Authority, Relic: Legacy of Kalladius, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, WT: Front-LIne Combatant
Cadian Commander: Chainsword, Commanding Authority, Frag grenades, Laspistol
Cadian Veterans
Cadian Veteran w/ chainsword: Chainsword, Frag grenades, Laspistol
Cadian Veteran w/ Master-Vox: Frag grenades, Laspistol, Master Vox
Cadian Veteran w/ Medi-pack: Frag grenades, Lasgun, Medi-pack
Cadian Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Frag grenades
Lasgun and Regimental Standard: Lasgun, Regimental Standard
Ogryn Bodyguard: Bullgryn Maul, Frag bombs, Slabshield
Cadian Command Squad [7 PL, -2CP, 135pts]:
Commanding Authority, Relic: Claw of the Desert Tigers, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, WT: Master Tactician
Cadian Commander: Commanding Authority, Frag grenades, Laspistol, Power sword
Cadian Veterans
Cadian Veteran w/ chainsword: Chainsword, Frag grenades, Laspistol
Cadian Veteran w/ Master-Vox: Frag grenades, Laspistol, Master Vox
Cadian Veteran w/ Medi-pack: Frag grenades, Lasgun, Medi-pack
Cadian Veteran w/ Regimental Standard: Frag grenades
Lasgun and Regimental Standard: Lasgun, Regimental Standard
Ogryn Bodyguard: Bullgryn Maul, Frag bombs, Slabshield
Lord Solar Leontus [9 PL, 170pts]: Commanding Authority, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist

Troops

Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster
Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Lasgun, Vox-Caster

Elites

Sly Marbo [3 PL, 50pts]: Envenomed Blade, Frag grenades, Ripper Pistol
Tempestus Scions [10 PL, 110pts]
Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol
4x Tempestus Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-Caster
Tempestus Scions [10 PL, 110pts]
Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol
4x Tempestus Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-Caster
Tempestus Scions [10 PL, 110pts]
Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma pistol
4x Tempestus Scion: 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Hot-shot Lasgun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Volley Gun
Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster: Hot-shot Laspistol, Vox-Caster

Fast Attack

Armoured Sentinels [9 PL, 150pts]
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinels [9 PL, 145pts]
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Armoured Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon
Scout Sentinels [9 PL, 135pts]
Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw

Heavy Support

Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [15 PL, 320pts]: Armoured Tracks, Castigator Gatling Cannon, Heavy stubber, Knight of Piety, Stat Damage (Rogal Dorn)
2 Meltaguns: 2x Meltagun
2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta
Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon: Co-axial Autocannon, Oppressor Cannon

Dedicated Transport

Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera)
Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer, Lasgun Arrays, Stat Damage (Chimera)
Heavy Flamer: Heavy flamer

Total: [120 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts]

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Top Three 40k Lists for Grand Clash 2023

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This is the top three 40k lists for the Grand Clash 2023 event that took place in the Canada on the 22nd and 23rd of April. It involved 47 players vying to be crowned champion in a 6-game tournament.

As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting.

Before I jump into the Top Three Lists, I wanted to remind everyone of our friendly Discord server where you can join in the conversation with the Woehammer crew and suggest articles or series for the website.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

Iron Hands Successor (Custom Chapter, Master Artisans, Whirlwind of Rage) Unbound Army (Faction)
0 CP, 1997 pts, 130 PL

HQ

Primaris Lieutenant [65 pts, 5 PL, -1 CP]
– Neo-volkite pistol
– Master-crafted power sword and Storm Shield
– Rites of War, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord
Primaris Techmarine [70 pts, 4 PL, -1 CP]
– Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter
– Target Protocols

Troops

Infiltrator Squad [100 pts, 6 PL]
– Helix gauntlet, 4xInfiltrator, Infiltrator Sergeant
Infiltrator Squad [100 pts, 6 PL]
– Helix gauntlet, 4xInfiltrator, Infiltrator Sergeant

Elite

Relic Contemptor Dreadnought [195 pts, 8 PL, -3 CP]
Cyclone missile launcher, Merciless Logic, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Stratagem: March of the Ancients, 2xTwin volkite culverin
Scout Squad [60 pts, 4 PL]
5xCamo cloak, Scout Sergeant (Sniper rifle, Thunder hammer), Scout w/Heavy weapon (Missile launcher), 3xScout w/Scout sniper rifle
Vanguard Veteran Squad [272 pts, 14 PL]
Jump Pack, 6xVanguard Veteran (Grav-pistol, Lightning Claw), 3xVanguard Veteran (Lightning Claw, Storm shield), Vanguard Veteran Sergeant (Grav-pistol, Relic blade)

Fast Attack

Land Speeder Tornadoes [70 pts, 4 PL]
Land Speeder Tornado (Assault cannon, Multi-melta)
Land Speeder Tornadoes [70 pts, 4 PL]
Land Speeder Tornado (Assault cannon, Multi-melta)
Land Speeder Tornadoes [70 pts, 4 PL]
Land Speeder Tornado (Assault cannon, Multi-melta)

Heavy Support

Desolation Squad [185 pts, 16 PL, -1 CP]
4xDesolation Marines (Bolt pistol), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher)) (Master-Crafted Weapon, Stratagem: Scion of the Forge), Superkrak Rocket Launcher
Desolation Squad [185 pts, 16 PL, -1 CP]
4xDesolation Marines (Bolt pistol), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher)) (Master-Crafted Weapon, Stratagem: Scion of the Forge), Superkrak Rocket Launcher
Desolation Squad [185 pts, 16 PL, -1 CP]
4xDesolation Marines (Bolt pistol), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher)) (Master-Crafted Weapon, Stratagem: Scion of the Forge), Superkrak Rocket Launcher
Devastator Squad [125 pts, 8 PL]
Devastator Marine Sergeant (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer), 3xDevastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon (Grav-cannon), Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon (Multi-melta)
Devastator Squad [125 pts, 8 PL]
Devastator Marine Sergeant (Combi-melta, Thunder hammer), 3xDevastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon (Grav-cannon), Devastator Marine w/Heavy Weapon (Multi-melta)

Dedicated Transport

Drop Pod [70 pts, 4 PL]
Deathwind launcher
Land Speeder Storm [50 pts, 3 PL]

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Dark Angels Arks of Omen = 0 CP, [130 PL, 2000 pts]

Agent of the Imperium:

Acolytes [1 PL, 10 pts] Acolyte (Chainsword, Laspistol), Ordo Malleus

HQ

HQ: Interrogator-Chaplain [7 PL, 130 pts]
– 1. Litany of Faith (Aura), 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura)
– Chapter Command:Master of Sanctity
– Jump Pack
– Litany of Hate (Aura)
– Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter
– Thunder hammer
– Wise Orator
HQ: Primaris Captain [5 PL, 80 pts]
– Heavy bolt pistol
– Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield
HQ: Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160 pts]
– Arbiter’s Gaze
– Rites of War
– Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem:
– Warlord Trait, Warlord

Troops

TR: 5 Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 100 pts]
Helix gauntlet, 4xInfiltrator, Infiltrator Sergeant

Elites

EL: Bladeguard Ancient [5 PL, 75 pts]
Pennant of Remembrance, Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter
EL: 10 Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330 pts]
Deathwing Sergeant (Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield), 7xDeathwing Terminator (Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield), 2xDeathwing Terminator (Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield), Watcher in the Dark
EL: 10 Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330 pts]
Deathwing Sergeant (Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield), 7xDeathwing Terminator (Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield), 2xDeathwing Terminator (Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield), Watcher in the Dark
EL: Ravenwing Apothecary [5 PL, 90 pts]
Black Knight Bike (Astartes grenade launcher)

Fast Attack

FA: Land Speeder Tornadoes [4 PL, 70 pts]
Land Speeder Tornado (Assault cannon, Multi-melta)
FA: Land Speeder Tornadoes [4 PL, 70 pts]
Land Speeder Tornado (Assault cannon, Multi-melta)

Heavy Support

HS: 5 Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185 pts]
4xDesolation Marine (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher, Master-Crafted Weapon, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher), Stratagem: Marked for Command), Superkrak Rocket Launcher
HS: 5 Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185 pts]
4xDesolation Marine (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher)), Superkrak Rocket Launcher
HS: 5 Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185 pts]
4xDesolation Marine (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher), Desolation Sgt (Bolt pistol, Castellan Launcher, Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics (Targeter Optics, Vengor Launcher)), Superkrak Rocket Launcher

Born Soldiers Arks of Omen 0 CP, 1670 pts, 92 PL

HQ

HQ1: Death Korps Marshal [35 pts, 2 PL, -1 CP]
– Laspistol
– Power sword
– Stratagem: Officer Cadre
– WT: Superior Tactical Training (Prefectus Orders)
HQ2: Lord Solar Leontus: Warlord [170 pts, 9 PL]
HQ3: Tank Commander [170 pts, 10 PL, -1 CP]
– Armoured Tracks
– Heavy bolter
– Leman Russ Battle Cannon
– Stratagem: Officer Cadre, WT: Master Tactician

Troops

TR1: Infantry Squad [65 pts, 3 PL]
5xGuardsman, Guardsman W/ Special Weapon (Plasma gun), Guardsman w/ Vox-caster, Heavy Weapon Team (Mortar), Sergeant (Chainsword, Laspistol)
TR2: Infantry Squad [65 pts, 3 PL]
5xGuardsman, Guardsman W/ Special Weapon (Plasma gun), Guardsman w/ Vox-caster, Heavy Weapon Team (Mortar), Sergeant (Chainsword, Laspistol)

Elite

EL1: Combat Engineer Squad [40 pts, 2 PL]
4xCombat Engineers (Engineer shotgun, Gas bombs), Engineer Watch Master (Engineer shotgun, Gas bombs)
EL2: Kasrkin [100 pts, 5 PL, -1 CP]
Brutal Strength, Kasrkin Sargeant (Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol, Relic: The Barbicant’s Key, Stratagem: Battlefield Bequest), 6xKasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun, 2xKasrkin w/ Special Weapon (Hot-shot Volley Gun), Kasrkin w/ Vox caster (Hot-shot Lasgun, Vox-Caster)
EL3: Kasrkin [100 pts, 5 PL]
Heirloom Weapons, Kasrkin Sargeant (Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol), 6xKasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun, 2xKasrkin w/ Special Weapon (Hot-shot Volley Gun), Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster (Hot-shot Lasgun, Vox-Caster)
EL4 [100 pts, 5 PL}
Kasrkin: Kasrkin Sargeant (Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol), 4xKasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun, 2xKasrkin w/ Special Weapon (Hot-shot Volley Gun), 2xKasrkin w/ Special Weapon (Plasma gun), Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster (Hot-shot Lasgun, Vox-Caster), Mechanised Infantry
EL5: Sly Marbo [50 pts, 3 PL]

Fast Attack

FA1: Armoured Sentinels [150 pts, 9 PL]
3xArmoured Sentinel (Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw)
FA2: Armoured Sentinels [50 pts, 3 PL]
Armoured Sentinel (Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw)
FA3: Scout Sentinels [40 pts, 3 PL]
Scout Sentinel (Militarum Multi-laser)

Heavy Support

HS1: Heavy Weapons Squad [55 pts, 3 PL]
3xHeavy Weapon Team (Heavy bolter)
HS2: Leman Russ Battle Tanks [320 pts, 18 PL]
2xLeman Russ Battle Tank (Armoured Tracks, Dozer Blade, Executioner Plasma Cannon, Heavy bolter)

Dedicated Transport

DT1: Chimera [90 pts, 5 PL]
Armoured Tracks, Chimera Heavy Flamer, Heavy Flamer
DT2: Taurox [70 pts, 4 PL]

Patrol Detachment 0 CP, 330 pts, 24 PL

HQ1 [165 pts, 9 PL, -1 CP]
Militarum Tempestus Command Squad: Astropath, Officer of the Fleet, Relic: Finial of the Nemrodesh 1st, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury, Tempestor Prime (Tempestor Command Rod), Tempestus Scion (Plasma gun), Tempestus Scion w/ Master-Vox (Hot-shot Laspistol, Master Vox), Tempestus Scion w/ Medi-pack, Tempestus Scion w/ Regimental Standard (Hot-Shot Lasgun, Regimental Standard)

Troops

TR1 [110 pts, 10 PL]
Tempestus Scions: Tempestor (Plasma pistol, Power sword), 4xTempestus Scion, 2xTempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon (Hot-shot Volley Gun), 2xTempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon (Plasma gun), Tempestus Scion w/ Vox caster
TR2 [55 pts, 5 PL]
Tempestus Scions: Tempestor (Plasma pistol, Power sword), Tempestus Scion, Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon (Plasma gun), Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon (Hot-shot Volley Gun), Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

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Top Three 40k Lists for the London Open

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This is the top three 40k lists for the London Open that took place in the UK on the 14th and 15th of April. It involved 143 players vying to be crowned champion in a 5-game tournament.

As we head into 10th edition and beyond we wanted to start providing a source for lists that are being used successfully in tournaments around the world. The size of the 40k community and the sheer number of events means we won’t be commenting, at least for now, but simply providing a resource of formatted lists you can search.

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The Top Three 40k Lists

++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Astartes – Dark Angels) [129 PL, 2,000pts, 1CP] ++

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

+ Agents of the Imperium +

Acolytes [1 PL, 10pts]: Ordo Malleus
. Acolyte: Chainsword, Laspistol

+ HQ +

Primaris Captain [5 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: 5. Decisive Tactician (Aura), Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter
. Heavy bolt pistol, Master-crafted power sword and Relic shield

Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Rites of War, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord

Ravenwing Talonmaster [9 PL, 160pts, -1CP]: Arbiter’s Gaze, Stratagem: Relic

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Ancient [6 PL, 90pts, -2CP]: Chapter Command: Chapter Ancient, Pennant of Remembrance, Steadfast Example, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, Stratagem: Relic of the Chapter

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield

Deathwing Terminator Squad [18 PL, 330pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield

Deathwing Terminator Squad [9 PL, 165pts]: Watcher in the Dark
. Deathwing Sergeant
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Cyclone Missile Launcher, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield
. Deathwing Terminator
. . Thunder Hammer & Storm Shield

+ Fast Attack +

Land Speeders [3 PL, 60pts]
. Land Speeder: Multi-melta

Land Speeders [3 PL, 60pts]
. Land Speeder: Multi-melta

+ Heavy Support +

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 4x Desolation Marine: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Castellan Launcher, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 4x Desolation Marine: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Castellan Launcher, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

Desolation Squad [16 PL, 185pts]: Superkrak Rocket Launcher
. 4x Desolation Marine: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Castellan Launcher, 4x Frag & Krak grenades
. Desolation Sgt
. . Replace Superfrak/krak with Vengor & Targeter Optics: Vengor Launcher

++ Total: [129 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [90 PL, 1,680pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Heavy Support

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

Regimental Doctrine: Born Soldiers

+ HQ +

Lord Solar Leontus [9 PL, 170pts, -1CP]: Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist

Tank Commander [10 PL, 185pts, -2CP]: Lascannon, Leman Russ Battle Cannon, Relic: Gatekeeper, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, Stratagem: Relic, WT: Master Tactician
. 2 Militarum Plasma Cannons: 2x Militarum Plasma Cannon

Tank Commander [10 PL, 195pts]: Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta

+ Troops +

Cadian Shock Troops [3 PL, 65pts]
. 6x Shock Trooper: 6x Lasgun
. Shock Trooper Sergeant: Drum-fed Autogun
. Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Shock Trooper w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Shock Trooper w/ Vox-caster

+ Elites +

Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Brutal Strength
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol, Relic: The Barbicant’s Key, Stratagem: Battlefield Bequest
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster

Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts]: Heirloom Weapons
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster

Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts]: Mechanised Infantry
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster

+ Fast Attack +

Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon

Scout Sentinels [6 PL, 90pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon, Sentinel Chainsaw

Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon

+ Heavy Support +

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [9 PL, 175pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Dozer Blade, Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. . 2 Militarum Plasma Cannons: 2x Militarum Plasma Cannon

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [9 PL, 185pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Dozer Blade, Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. . 2 Multi-meltas: 2x Multi-melta

+ Dedicated Transport +

Taurox [4 PL, 70pts]

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) [23 PL, 320pts, -1CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost

Militarum Tempestus Detachment

+ HQ +

Militarum Tempestus Command Squad [8 PL, 155pts, -1CP]: Relic: Finial of the Nemrodesh 1st, Stratagem: Imperial Commander’s Armoury
. Ogryn Bodyguard: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul
. Tempestor Prime: Tempestor Command Rod
. Tempestus Scion: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Master-Vox
. Tempestus Scion w/ Medi-pack: Hot-Shot Lasgun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Regimental Standard

+ Troops +

Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster

++ Total: [113 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Daemons) [89 PL, 1,690pts, 3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

Army of Renown – Disciples of Be’lakor

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Chaos Allegiance: Chaos Undivided

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ HQ +

Be’lakor [21 PL, 420pts, -1CP]: Pall of Despair, Shadow Lord, Shrouded Step, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord

Changecaster [4 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: Infernal Flames, Relics of the Impossible Fortress, Ritual dagger, Shrouded Step, The Endless Grimoire

Tormentbringer on Hellflayer [6 PL, 110pts, -1CP]: Stratagem: Relic, The Slothful Claws, Wreathed in Shades

+ Troops +

Bloodletters [6 PL, 130pts]: Daemonic icon, Instrument of Chaos
. 9x Bloodletter: 9x Hellblade

Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
. 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
. 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

Nurglings [3 PL, 60pts]
. 3x Nurgling Swarms: 3x Diseased claws and teeth

+ Elites +

Fiends [5 PL, 90pts]: Blissbringer
. 2x Fiend: 2x Barbed tail, 2x Dissecting claws

Fiends [5 PL, 90pts]: Blissbringer
. 2x Fiend: 2x Barbed tail, 2x Dissecting claws

Fiends [5 PL, 90pts]: Blissbringer
. 2x Fiend: 2x Barbed tail, 2x Dissecting claws

Flamers [6 PL, 125pts]: Pyrocaster
. 4x Flamer: 4x Flickering flames

Flamers [6 PL, 125pts]: Pyrocaster
. 4x Flamer: 4x Flickering flames

Flamers [6 PL, 100pts]: Pyrocaster
. 3x Flamer: 3x Flickering flames

+ Fast Attack +

Flesh Hounds [5 PL, 75pts]: Gore Hound
. 4x Flesh Hound: 4x Gore-drenched fangs

Flesh Hounds [5 PL, 75pts]: Gore Hound
. 4x Flesh Hound: 4x Gore-drenched fangs

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [16 PL, 310pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Army of Renown – Disciples of Be’lakor

Detachment Command Cost

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Executioner Squadron [16 PL, 310pts]: House Korvax
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

++ Total: [105 PL, 2,000pts, 3CP] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [99 PL, 2CP, 1,860pts] ++

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Lord of War

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Brigand Squadron [9 PL, 170pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Cursed Rune of Fate

War Dog Brigand Squadron [16 PL, 310pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Brigand Squadron [8 PL, 155pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Brigand: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Executioner Squadron [25 PL, -1CP, 480pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Warpsight, Stratagem: Corrupted Heirlooms
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber, Tzeentch – Mirror of Fates
. War Dog Executioner: Diabolus heavy stubber

War Dog Stalker Squadron [16 PL, -2CP, 290pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Stalker: Character (Traitoris Lance), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Helm of Dogs, Reaper chaintalon, Stratagem: Relic, Warlord
. War Dog Stalker: 3. Warp-haunted Hull, Character (Tyrannical Court), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Reaper chaintalon

War Dog Stalker Squadron [25 PL, -1CP, 455pts]: Bound Vassals (Vextrix), Infernal Household
. War Dog Stalker: Character (Tyrannical Court), Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Favour of the Dark Mechanicum (Vextrix), Reaper chaintalon, Undivided – Blessing of the Dark Master
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Slaughterclaw
. War Dog Stalker: Daemonbreath spear, Diabolus heavy stubber, Reaper chaintalon

++ Super-Heavy Auxiliary Detachment 0CP (Chaos – Chaos Knights) [8 PL, -1CP, 140pts] ++

+ Lord of War +

War Dog Karnivore Squadron [8 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: Frenzied Invaders, Iconoclast Dreadblade
. War Dog Karnivore: Diabolus heavy stubber, Stratagem: Corrupted Heirlooms, Veil of Medrengard

++ Total: [107 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++

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Book Review – Krieg

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A Death Korps of Krieg Astra Militarum Story by Steve Lyons

After the Christmas break, I find myself getting back to work, but it does have an advantage – time to listen to great audio books. And who doesn’t love a bit of Astra Militarum / Imperial Guard. These tend to be the books that are most commonly released by Black Library and it was Gaunt’s Ghosts that relaunched Black Library!

Krieg by Steve Lyons (Black Library)

From the book:

Krieg is a dead world.

Fifteen hundred years ago, it declared its independence from the Imperium of Man, and paid the price. One loyal soul defied its treacherous rulers, and laid the world to waste. From these ashes emerged a unique fighting force, forged and tempered in nuclear fire…

Today, the Death Korps of Krieg lay siege to a captured hive city on the outskirts of the system-spanning Octarius War, in a desperate attempt to secure the cordon that stops untold masses of Orks and Tyranids from spilling out into the Imperium at large. The Korpsmen are relentless, ruthless, implacable, and unstoppable, even in the face of a war that seems unwinnable. How far will they go to achieve victory, and is history doomed to repeat itself?

Krieg is a two interwoven stories about the Death Korp of Krieg. The first is a current siege of a captured hive city, the second is the origin story of the regiments. And – for me at least – the origin story is the most interesting half of the book. Of course, the current day story has Orks, Tryanids, brave (or reckless) Imperial Guard, Cadians fighting alongside Death Korp troops… and an Inquisitor; but the origin story is new (to me at least) and is a great explanation of how Krieg is where it is now.

And where is it now; well it’s a dead world in the middle of nuclear winter but still able to produce regiments of renown to fight for the Emperor in all fields of the eternal war for survival. They have their rebreathers, lasguns, greatcoats, but most importantly their bravery – which could almost be called fanaticism… if that didn’t go against the Emperor.

In the past, Krieg is fighting a vicious civil war against traitors to the Emperor, and Colonel Jurten is fighting them despite being outnumbered and outgunned. The origin story included in Krieg is essential his story as well as the origin story of the regiment. And I loved it – it fits in very well with the Warhammer 40k background – it’s not good (Jurten himself talks about degrees of evil), but it does show the lengths the Imperium will go-to to keep itself alive and reminds the reader that there are no ‘good guys’ in the Warhammer 40k universe – just a lot of bad things happening and being forced on people.

And so it asks the question – ‘could you?’ or ‘could we?’; which was asked so much in 50s and 60s science fiction after the bombs were dropped on Japan in our own world. This is probably why I like Krieg so much.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

— Declan

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Book Review – Straight Silver

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Gaunt’s Ghosts – 6 – By Dan Abnett

Continuing my re-reading of the Dan Abnett series – Gaunts Ghosts – next up is book 6, Straight Silver

‘Commissar Gaunt and his men undertake a seemingly suicidal mission in the blood-soaked trenches of the 41st Millennium.

On the battlefields of Aexe Cardinal, the struggling forces of the Imperial Guard are locked in a deadly stalemate with the dark armies of Chaos. Commissar Ibram Gaunt and his regiment, the Tanith First and Only, are thrown headlong into this living hell of trench warfare, where death from lethal artillery is always just a moment away. The only chance for Gaunt and his lightly armed scouts to survive is to volunteer for a mission so dangerous that no one else dares accept it.’

The Ghosts are stealth and infiltration specialists, but when they are assigned to the wars on Aexe Cardinal they quickly find themselves in the middle of trench warfare… and to make matters worse the enemy has brought some very big siege guns into the war… and the trenches are under intense attack.

After repelling the first attack against their lines, Gaunt convinces the local command to use his troops in a more suitable location… but there is a catch; the Ghosts are split in two. One half is working their way through a forest – still miraculously standing after decades of war – and the other must hold the trenches… and find the location of the big guns.

Unfortunately neither mission is as it seems and the Ghosts have to explore the wood, where their own need for R&R may cause them to forget the basics, whilst those left behind in the trenches must find the guns, so they can be silenced.

Straight Silver is back to classic Ghosts (although it never went far), and I loved it. The descriptions of the battles, unlikely survival of the troopers, and death of some, whilst they infiltrate and fight their own boredom … often at the same time.

This is another novel set in the 40k universe that I was able to relate to, in a way that I sometimes struggle with Space Marines. The Imperial Guard / Astra Militarum remain just men and women… with guns and a little armour… dying in droves to keep the enemy at bay or making small progress. Straight Silver delivers on this promise.

Another great novel and a good read.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

— Declan

Previous Gaunt’s Ghosts Book Reviews on Woehammer:

First & Only
Ghostmaker
Necropolis
Honour Guard
Guns of Tanith

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Black Library, Declan Walters, Games Workshop

Book Review – The Guns of Tanith

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Gaunt’s Ghosts – 5 – By Dan Abnett

Continuing my re-reading of the Dan Abnett series – Gaunts Ghosts – next up is book 5, The Guns of Tanith.

‘The heretical forces of Chaos fight back in the Sabbat Worlds Crusade, cutting off Imperial forces. Gaunt and his men must recapture the key world Phantine, in order to save the Emperor’s beleaguered forces.‘

Tanith have been joined by Hivers from Verghast – and it’s rapidly becoming a noun for the new soldiers. In The Guns of Tanith Gaunt and his ghosts find themselves fighting on another planet, and being picked for a dangerous mission. They must infiltrate the chaos defenders, find their leader and kill him.

Four teams of Ghosts are assembled to take on the task, whilst the rest of the regiment stay fighting the arch enemy and preparing for the assault. Meanwhile Caffran is accused of killing a civilian and Gaunt and Hawk must try to get him free… but will they treat the Verghastites differently? The Regiment must be as one, but is that possible?

If you’re this far into the series, it’s safe to say you already enjoy the style – and it is unashamedly page turning pulp fiction – and will be eager to read Guns of Tanith… and you definitely should. Dan Abnett’s great idea to bring in new blood in the form of the Verghastites allows new stories (rivalry, and integration) that wouldn’t have been possible with just the Ghosts, but it also answers the question on many readers minds — what happens when they all die? This is the Imperial Guard after all.

The side plot involving Caffran is well done, and a welcome relief from the bullets, lasguns, and explosions — although they are included aplenty in the main plot. Meanwhile the plot races forward, with stories of daring from the infiltrators but just enough gaps in their stories that you are left wondering how exactly they proceed – a technique I really enjoyed and could be very useful as a plot hook if you like RPGs in Warhammer 40k

Another great novel and a good read.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

— Declan

Previous Gaunt’s Ghosts Book Reviews on Woehammer:

First & Only
Ghostmaker
Necropolis
Honour Guard

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Tale of Painters – March 22′

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March is out of the way, so it’s time to look at how we’ve all got on at Woehammer with our respective goals and painting pledges this month.

In alphabetical order let’s start with…..

Dave (@hamsfan)

Peter: Dave’s made a rather sinister looking chariot for his Slaves to Darkness. I love the snow bases Dave goes for with pops of static grass and flowers. The colour scheme is great and I can’t wait to see Dave’s army in the flesh.

CellExpert Level Goal:Miniature Painted
A4Unit of 2+ Models (Warhammer 40K)Heavy Weapons Team
C2Vehicle of Monster (Warhammer 40K)Basilisk
C3Any Model (Any System)Chariot
E3Fortification of Scenery (Age of Sigmar)Temple

So that brings Dave up to 40 points for the year with all four at the Expert Level.

Declan (@declanandeeyore)

Peter: I said you’d been busy last month when you had finished three units, now you’ve gone and smashed that with 9 units this month! That’s an incredible pace and great quality to go with it. It was a shame I never got to use the Kruleboyz you painted up at Burning Skies. The Genestealer pose always makes me think he’s replicating the smart GIF, love it!

You’ve also managed to paint the great pile of horsemeat Kragnos up as well in the same month, that’s a massive boxed ticked for th e Bingo card. Well done, he looks great! I especially love the bronze metal.

CellExpert Level Goal:Miniature Painted
A1Hero or Character (Warhammer 40K)Broodlord
A2Unit of 5+ Models (Age of Sigmar)Man-Skewer Boltboyz
A4Unit of 2+ Models (Warhammer 40k)Big Stabba
B1Fortification or Scenery (Warhammer 40K)Sector Mechanicus
B2Unit of 2+ Models (Age of Sigmar)Big Stabba
C1Hero or Character (Age of Sigmar)Killaboss with Stab-Grot
C3Any Model (Any System)Warmaster Squigs
C4Unit of 5+ Models (Kill Team)Termagaunts
C5Hero or Character (Age of Sigmar)Murknob with Belcha-Banna
D1Kitbashed Model (Age of Sigmar)Big Stabba
D2Unit of 2+ Models (Age of Sigmar)Man-Skewer Boltboyz
E1Lord of War or Behemoth (AoS)Kragnos

This brings Declan to 120 points and 11 at Expert Level.

Ed (@Dreadmund)

Peter: Ed has been working on some scenery for AoS. I’m in awe of anyone who can sculpt, these nurgle pustules look disgusting, great job!

Peter (@woehammer)

MonthModels Painted/SoldModels Acquired/BoughtMonths Total
Jan638+32 Unpainted
Feb2513-12 Unpainted
Mar10–-10 Unpainted

Peter: Not much for me this month as life got in the way of hobby! But I’ve maintained one of my goals this month which is to paint more than I bought!

CellExpert Level Goal:Miniature Painted
A3Unit of 10+ Models (AoS)Hobgrots
B2Unit of 2+ Models (AoS)Man-Skewer Boltboyz
B4Vehicle or Monster (AoS)Swampboss Skummdrekk
B5Unit of 10+ Models (AoS)Hobgrots
C1Hero or Character (AoS)Swampcalla Shaman
C3Any Model (Any System)Beast-Skewer Killbow
D2Unit of 2+ Models (Underworlds)Rippa’s Snarlfangs
E4Hero or Character (Warhammer 40K)Marneus Calgar

That brings me to 80 points and 8 Expert Level goals completed.

Rhys (@RhysSallabanks)

Peter: Rhys has been cracking on with his flesh-eater courts this month, and don’t they look great! That Ghoul is painted up to an expert standard and considering Rhys has only been painting for a couple of years its incredible, he’s like a miniature painter who’s been painting for 40!

Ryan

Peter: Ryan has been playing around with LED’s in his scenery this month and I think this only adds to what is already a superbly finished piece.

Steve (@Milford_Steve)

Peter: Steve has been busy once more, tying to get his Crimson Fists company completed. I absolutely love the Space Marine Ancient who is a copy of the space Marine holding an Ork head on the cover of Rogue Trader. Steve, like Declan can power through a pile of models in no time. I’d love to know what both of their back logs look like.

Tony

Peter: Tony has finished of the Crimson Court, and they really look the part in that scenery, the skin just screams vampire and the red armour contrasts nicely!

He’s also done some non- metallic gold on his Steelheart’s Champions for underworlds. Look at that sword!

Will (@WillHolley6)

Peter: Will has done a fantastic job of these OBR. I always like Red and cream as a combo and they are set off nicely by their red earth basing. They’ll look great en masse in an army. Will has also started some “Wet Elves”, I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the unit.

Black Library, Declan Walters, Games Workshop

Book Review – Honour Guard

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Gaunt’s Ghosts – 4 – By Dan Abnett

Continuing my re-reading of the Dan Abnett series – Gaunts Ghosts – next up is book 4, Honour Guard.

Gaunts Ghosts – Honour Guard – Black Library

‘Commissar Gaunt and his Ghosts are back in the thick of the action in a battle to defend a vital shrine-world. But the vile forces of Chaos will never allow them to hold their prize for long and as the counter-attack rages, Gaunt is sent after the most priceless relic of all: the remains of the ancient saint who first led humanity to these stars.‘

In Honour Guard, Gaunt and his Ghosts are tasked with taking a Holy Sabat city, but given impossible deadlines by the General in charge, they have to capture the city quickly… allowing chaos to blow up the city.

Gaunt is blamed for the failure and given the opportunity for one last mission before command of the Tanith First and Only is taken from him – he must recover the bones of the Saint and evacuate them from the planet before it is left to Chaos.

The Ghosts fight through an enemy who shouldn’t be there, in numbers unexpected whilst trying to reach their goal. Meanwhile some injured Ghosts try to join up with the rest of the Tanith to be with Gaunt for his last mission.

More lasguns, big guns, tanks, transports, and fighting! All with Abnett’s characteristic page turning style. This book is a great addition to the books of the Imperial Guard / Astra Militarum and shows how humans can overcome the seemingly impossible in a far future where there is only war.

Another great novel and a good read.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

— Declan

Previous Gaunt’s Ghosts Book Reviews on Woehammer:

First & Only
Ghostmaker
Necropolis

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Tale of Painters – February 21′

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February is out of the way already, so it’s time to look at how we’ve all got on at Woehammer with our respective goals and painting pledges this month.

In alphabetical order let’s start with…..

Dave (@hamsfan)

Peter: Dave’s smashed another one of the harder to get ones with Scenery piece for Age of Sigmar. What a piece, absolutely love the dark stone look with this one. Who doesn’t love some heavy weapons team, Lovely mix of two mortars and an Autocannon here, they look just like they’re in the thick of the action.

Declan: Dave has managed to do what I really struggle with – actually getting paint on Imperial Guard / Astra Miliatarum. These guys look like they’ve been in a fight… until you zoom in and get a suprise! The scenery is lovely and dark with lots of blood included. Dave has managed to walk the tight-rope between scenery that looks good, but won’t overshadow the toy-soldiers.

Dave: Some quick and dirty painting on the Guard, I’ve many to do but I’m pleased to get these done. I’ll definitely be using these in a lot of my lists in one form or another. I had the terrain for ages, it’s painted simply but will be great for AoS games. Happy with my progress so far, I’m working on my Minotaur this month but might do a bit of AoS for a break too.

CellExpert Level Goal:Miniature Painted
A4Unit of 2+ Models (Warhammer 40K)Heavy Weapons Team
C2Vehicle of Monster (Warhammer 40K)Basilisk
E3Fortification of Scenery (Age of Sigmar)Temple

So that brings Dave up to 30 points for the year with all three at the Expert Level.

Declan (@declanandeeyore)

Peter: You’ve been very busy this month Declan! Three units finished and I love your kitbashed Big Stabbas. Your Termagaunts really stand out and you have got the orange and blue scheme down to perfection now, have you got a hivefleet name for them?

Declan: Cheers for the kind words Peter; I hadn’t considered a Hive Fleet name as they were painted for Kill Team but it’s a great call. I’ll do some reading to get some inspiration. Although I haven’t finished a lot of models this month, I’ve still managed to get three Hobby boxes finished including the ‘Kitbashed’ one which I struggling to think what to do. Fortunately the Big Stabbas for my Big Waaagh came to my rescue. 4 out of 25 in 2 months also puts me roughly on target so looking good although there’s some larger units and even some Behemoths to go… so lots to do still!

March will hopefully see me finishing some Napoleonic British and keeping my hand in on my Tyranid / Genestealer colour scheme. I’ve also got a Warmaster Tournament and I may get some Squigs painted to augment my Goblin army.

Dave: Great to see the Bonesplitterz, they look excellent too. As Pete says, the kitbashed ones are really fun. You’ve timed the Tyranids beautifully if you’re planning on picking up the new 40k codex! 

CellExpert Level Goal:Miniature Painted
B1Fortification or Scenery (Warhammer 40K)Sector Mechanicus
B2Unit of 2+ Models (Age of Sigmar)Big Stabba
C4Unit of 5+ Models (Kill Team)Termagaunts
D1Kitbashed Model (Age of Sigmar)Big Stabba

This brings Declan to 40 points and all at Expert Level.

Peter (@woehammer)

MonthModels Painted/SoldModels Acquired/BoughtMonths Total
Jan638+32 Unpainted
Feb2513-12 Unpainted

Peter: This is the first month in a while where I’ve managed to paint more than I’ve bought! This includes 10 Necron Warriors that I sold on fleabay this month. I’m over the moon at my progress and have never painted this much in a month before.

Declan: Wow… wow… wow! Peter’s still on fire and whilst he couldn’t get to our small tournament recently he’s definitely on target for the weekend shortly. His Kruleboyz are going to be shooting the enemy to another life. I really like the scheme here – dark and dank models are difficult to do and Peter’s really nailed it. I can’t wait to see the finished Kruleboyz army in the flesh.

Dave: You’ve got loads done! These will look great as you pick them up off the table at Burning Skies  🙂 I’m a pretty slow painter, I’m very impressed with the speed and quality you’ve achieved.

CellExpert Level Goal:Miniature Painted
A3Unit of 10+ Models (AoS)Hobgrots
B2Unit of 2+ Models (AoS)Man-Skewer Boltboyz
B4Vehicle or Monster (AoS)Swampboss Skummdrekk
C1Hero or Character (AoS)Swampcalla Shaman
C3Any Model (Any System)Beast-Skewer Killbow
D2Unit of 2+ Models (Underworlds)Rippa’s Snarlfangs
E4Hero or Character (Warhammer 40K)Marneus Calgar

That brings me to 70 points and 7 Expert Level goals completed.

Other Members

This month we’ve also included some of the other guys who were willing to of share some of their pictures.

Steve

Peter: Steve just joined the crew this last month and has been sharing some of his pictures of his Crimson Fists. He’s building an entire company of them, and they look absolutely awesome!

Declan: How many Weapons does this Impulsor Tank need? It’s got them all and a neat and tidy base to finish it off. The Crimson fists colours obviously work together (I love red & blue armies), and this is no exception. The blue on the Plasma is also nicely done, and something I struggled with last year on the Thermic Generators.

Dave: Almost a great Ultramarine tank but you slipped a bit with the red. Seriously, this is really well done and cleanly painted.

Tony

Peter: Like Steve, Tony is a new member of the Woehammer crew and back in January painted these stunning Stormcast flappy birds! The skin on these alone must have taken hours upon hours. True talent on display both with Steve and Tony.

Declan: Dragons… but not the small ones – Tony has gone for the big guys here. Krondys (blue) and Karazai (Red) are looking great in traditional dragon poses. The wings are painted in a more realistic tone than is ususally shown, which matches nicely with the chests and really ties these together – they definitely belong in the same army.

Dave: Skar and Mufasa are both great models and Tony has done a brilliant job on them. Hopefully he and Steve will start bingo cards too!

Black Library, Declan Walters, Games Workshop

Book Review – Necropolis

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Gaunt’s Ghosts – 3 – By Dan Abnett

I read Gaunts Ghost’s on their first release, but lost track of the books after a while. When Black Library offered the first trilogy on ebook at a discount I picked them up and have started to re-read them. You can read my review of the first book First and Only here; and the second Ghostmaker here.

The last book of the opening trilogy is Necropolis:

On the world of Verghast, a grinding war between two hive cities – one loyal to the Imperium, the other fallen to the worship of the Dark Gods – is bolstered by the forces of the Astra Militarum, spearheaded by the Colonel-Commissar Gaunt and the Tanith First and Only. But bitter rivalries and treachery threaten to derail the defence of Vervunhive, and it falls to Gaunt to take command of the Imperial forces and forge victory from an almost certain defeat.

Necropolis is the third book in the Gaunt’s Ghosts series and it is getting closer and closer to being Sharpe in Space…! Or at least Sharpe does Warhammer. Whilst the first two books were essentially collections of short-stories about the Ghosts this is the first story about one battlefield from beginning to end.

Vervunhive is under attack from a neighbouring hive and the Warmaster has sent a few Imperial Guard regiments to shore up the defenses – but Gaunt and his fellow commanders are about to find that there is something more troubling is behind the attack – and that the defenders are not all fully invested in ensuring Vervunhive stands.

Abnett keeps all the action clear despite dotting around about the various combat zones. He also brings short vignettes of soldiers and hivers fighting and dying for minimal gains – or none at all. The Gaunt’s Ghosts novels are beginning to show the randomness of combat in the 41st millenium and the cruelty of it, the Imperium and the luck (or lack of it) that dogs the Ghosts.

Another great novel and a good read.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

— Declan

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