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Top Three 40k Lists for All Stars Heat 2 – Hellstorms 40k Series

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This is the top three 40k lists for the All Stars Heat 2 that took place in the UK on the 15th and 16th of April. It involved 49 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

== Space Marines – Space Wolves Successors – Arks of Omen Detachment = 1CP, [110 PL, 1,999pts] ==

— Successor Traits: Born Heroes, Whirlwind of Rage
— Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

HQ: Captain on Bike [8 PL, 135pts, -4CP] Chapter Master, Combi-Melta, Power Fist
— Relic & A Trophy Bestowed: The Armour of Russ (-2CP)
— Warlord Trait: Rites of War (-1CP)
— Warrior of Legend: Hunter (-1CP)

HQ: Primaris Lieutenant [5 PL, 65pts] Master-Crafted Power Sword, Storm Shield

EL: 5 Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts] Jump Packs
— 3 Wolf Guard: Combi-Meltas & Lightning Claws
— 1 Wolf Guard: Storm Shield & Lightning Claw
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Power Fist

EL: 5 Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts] Jump Packs
— 3 Wolf Guard: Combi-Meltas & Lightning Claws
— 1 Wolf Guard: Storm Shield & Lightning Claw
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Power Fist

EL: 5 Wolf Guard [7 PL, 137pts] Jump Packs
— 3 Wolf Guard: Combi-Meltas & Lightning Claws
— 1 Wolf Guard: Storm Shield & Lightning Claw
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Power Fist

EL: 5 Wulfen [6 PL, 145pts] Stormfrag Auto-launchers
— 4 Wulfen: Storm Shields & Thunder Hammers
— Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost Claws

EL: 5 Wulfen [6 PL, 145pts] Stormfrag Auto-launchers
— 4 Wulfen: Storm Shields & Thunder Hammers
— Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost Claws

EL: 5 Wulfen [6 PL, 145pts] Stormfrag Auto-launchers
— 4 Wulfen: Storm Shields & Thunder Hammers
— Wulfen Pack Leader: Wulfen Frost Claws

FA: 6 Skyclaws [8 PL, 110pts]
— 2 Skyclaws: Meltaguns & Chainswords
— 2 Skyclaws: Bolt Pistols & Chainswords
— Skyclaw Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power fist
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Thunder hammer

FA: 6 Skyclaws [8 PL, 110pts]
— 2 Skyclaws: Meltaguns & Chainswords
— 2 Skyclaws: Bolt Pistols & Chainswords
— Skyclaw Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power fist
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Thunder hammer

FA: 6 Skyclaws [8 PL, 110pts]
— 2 Skyclaws: Meltaguns & Chainswords
— 2 Skyclaws: Bolt Pistols & Chainswords
— Skyclaw Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power fist
— Wolf Guard Pack Leader: Combi-Melta & Thunder hammer

HS: 9 Desolation Marines [16 PL, 325pts, -1CP] 8 Superkrak Rocket Launchers
— Desolation Sergeant: Vengor Launcher & Targeter Optics
— Thane of the Retinue: Master-Crafted Vengor Launcher (-1CP)

HS: 6 Long Fangs [9 PL, 149pts] Armorium Cherub
— 4 long Fangs: Grav Cannons
— Long Fang Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power Fist
— Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader: Cyclone Missile Launcher, Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer

HS: 6 Long Fangs [9 PL, 149pts] Armorium Cherub
— 4 long Fangs: Grav Cannons
— Long Fang Pack Leader: Meltagun & Power Fist
— Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader: Cyclone Missile Launcher, Storm Shield, Thunder Hammer

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Army Faction: Necrons
– Game Mode: Grand Tournament
– Army Size: Strike Force

ARKS OF OMEN DETACHMENT

– Faction: Necrons

– Sub-faction: Nihilakh

HQ

Chronomancer (85)
– Entropic Lance
– Relics: Veil of Darkness
– Stratagems: Dynastic Heirlooms

Technomancer (95)
– Cryptek Arkana upgrade: Fail-safe Overcharger
– Traits: Implacable Conqueror (Aura)
– Relics: Voltaic Staff
– Stratagems: Dynastic Heirlooms, Rarefied Nobility

Troops

Immortals (80)
– 5x Immortals

Fast Attack

Canoptek Wraiths (175)
– 5x Canoptek Wraiths

Canoptek Wraiths (175)
– 5x Canoptek Wraiths

Tomb Blades (54)
– 3x Tomb Blades: Particle beamer

Tomb Blades (54)
– 3x Tomb Blades: Particle beamer

Canoptek Scarab Swarms (60)
– 4x Scarab Swarm

Canoptek Scarab Swarms (60)
– 4x Scarab Swarm

Heavy Support

Lokhust Destroyers (245)
– 5x Lokhust Destroyer
– 1x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers (150)
– 3x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer

Lord of War

The Silent King (400)
– Warlord
– 2x Triarchal Menhir
– 1x Szarekh

Elite Character

C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon (300)
– Power s: C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon – Voltaic Storm, Antimatter Meteor

Hexmark Destroyer (65)
– Relics: Gauntlet of the Conflagrator
– Stratagems: Relic

Stratagems

– Dynastic Heirlooms (1CP)

– Dynastic Heirlooms (1CP)

– Rarefied Nobility (1CP)

– Relic (1CP)

Total Command Points: 4/9

Reinforcement Points: 2

Total Points: 1998/2000

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Tyranids – Genestealer Cults) [96 PL, 2,000pts, 3CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

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

Cult Creed
. Myriad Cult: Accustomed to Toil (1), Cold-eyed Killers (1), Industrial Affinity (1), War Convoy (1)

Detachment Command Cost

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ No Force Org Slot +

Sanctus [3 PL, 70pts]: Cult Sniper Rifle

+ HQ +

Acolyte Iconward [4 PL, 65pts]

Primus [4 PL, 70pts]: Warlord

+ Troops +

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 45pts]
. 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Acolyte Hybrids [3 PL, 45pts]
. 4x Acolyte Hybrid: 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Cult Claws and Knife, 4x Frag Grenades
. Acolyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Claws and Knife

Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 205pts]: Proficient Planning: A Perfect Ambush
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Flamer): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Flamer, 4x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
. 10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges, 10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Leader: Autogun, Autopistol

Neophyte Hybrids [9 PL, 200pts]: Proficient Planning: From Every Angle
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Flamer): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Flamer, 4x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
. 10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges, 10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

Neophyte Hybrids [8 PL, 190pts]
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Grenade): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Grenade Launcher
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
. 10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges, 10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

Neophyte Hybrids [8 PL, 190pts]
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Flamer): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Flamer, 4x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Hybrid (Icon): Cult Icon, Cult Shotgun
. 4x Neophyte Hybrid (Seismic): 4x Autopistol, 4x Blasting Charges, 4x Frag Grenades, 4x Seismic Cannon
. 10x Neophyte Hybrid (Shotgun): 10x Autopistol, 10x Blasting Charges, 10x Cult Shotgun, 10x Frag Grenades
. Neophyte Leader: Autopistol, Cult Shotgun

+ Elites +

Kelermorph [3 PL, 80pts, -1CP]: Relic: Wyrmtooth Rounds, Stratagem: Relic

Nexos [3 PL, 50pts, -1CP]: Relic: Cranial Inlay, Stratagem: Gene-sire’s Gifts

Purestrain Genestealers [8 PL, 150pts]: Proficient Planning: They Came From Below
. 10x Purestrain Genestealer: 10x Cult Claws and Talons

Reductus Saboteur [4 PL, 70pts, -1CP]: Relic: Oppressor’s Bane, Stratagem: Gene-sire’s Gifts

+ Fast Attack +

Atalan Jackals [9 PL, 190pts]: 2x Demolition Charge
. 2x Atalan Jackal (Grenade Launcher): 2x Blasting Charges, 2x Grenade Launcher
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. 2x Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): 2x Atalan Incinerator, 2x Atalan Small Arms, 2x Blasting Charges

Atalan Jackals [9 PL, 190pts]: 2x Demolition Charge
. 2x Atalan Jackal (Grenade Launcher): 2x Blasting Charges, 2x Grenade Launcher
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. 2x Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): 2x Atalan Incinerator, 2x Atalan Small Arms, 2x Blasting Charges

Atalan Jackals [9 PL, 190pts]: 2x Demolition Charge
. 2x Atalan Jackal (Grenade Launcher): 2x Blasting Charges, 2x Grenade Launcher
. 5x Atalan Jackal (Small Arms): 5x Atalan Small Arms, 5x Blasting Charges
. Atalan Leader: Atalan Small Arms
. 2x Atalan Wolfquad (Incinerator): 2x Atalan Incinerator, 2x Atalan Small Arms, 2x Blasting Charges

++ Total: [96 PL, 3CP, 2,000pts] ++

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++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium – Adeptus Custodes) [98 PL, 2,000pts, 2CP] ++

+ Configuration +

Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites

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

Detachment Command Cost

Detachment Type / Shield Host: Adeptus Custodes, Emperor’s Chosen

Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen

+ Stratagems +

Stratagem: Open the Vaults [-1CP]: Additional Relics

+ HQ +

Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike [10 PL, 180pts, -2CP]: (Emperor’s Chosen): Auric Exemplar, 3. Superior Creation, Castellan’s Mark, Misericordia, Salvo Launcher, Stratagem: The Emperor’s Heroes, Stratagem: Victor of the Blood Games, Tip of the Spear

Trajann Valoris [8 PL, 200pts]: 1. Master of Martial Strategy, 2. Champion of the Imperium, Stratagem: Warlord Trait

+ Troops +

Custodian Guard Squad [7 PL, 140pts]
. 2x Custodian w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia: 2x Guardian Spear, 2x Misericordia
. Custodian w/ Sentinel Blade & Praesidium Shield: Praesidium Shield

Prosecutors [3 PL, 55pts]: Prosecutor Sister Superior
. 4x Prosecutor: 4x Boltgun

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

Sagittarum Custodians [7 PL, 150pts]
. 3x Sagittarum w/ Misericordia: 3x Adrastus Bolt Caliver, 3x Misericordia

+ Elites +

Allarus Custodians [18 PL, 360pts]
. 6x Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 6x Balistus Grenade Launcher, 6x Castellan Axe, 6x Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [15 PL, 300pts]
. 5x Allarus w/ Castellan Axe & Misericordia: 5x Balistus Grenade Launcher, 5x Castellan Axe, 5x Misericordia

Allarus Custodians [3 PL, 60pts]
. Allarus w/ Guardian Spear & Misericordia

Vexilus Praetor [6 PL, 105pts, -1CP]: Fulminaris Aggressor, Misericordia, Praesidium Shield, Stratagem: Relic, Vexilla Magnifica

++ Total: [98 PL, 2,000pts, 2CP] ++

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A tale of painters, Dorward, Games Workshop, Painting Guide, Warhammer 40k

Painting Mephrit Dynasty Necrons

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I wasn’t planning on starting the new year with a new army, but I wanted to test out a colour scheme before I started work on the Hierotek Circle Kill Team and then Games Workshop went and teased the rules for Boarding Actions. Thus I found myself gluing together the Necrons from the astonishingly good value Warhammer 40,000 Recruit Edition and picking out a colour scheme which started out by selecting the shiniest of metals to really push the Terminator vibe.

I’m pretty happy with the result, which took me about a week of short bursts in the evening and then a chunk of my Saturday (which was mostly devoted to edge highlighting). Here are the paints I used:

I started by priming using the Gloss Black, and then base coating the entire mode with Chrome. I used an airbrush or both of these stages. It’s a tool that lets me prime indoors and without fear of problems from temperature or humidity, and apply the Vallejo Metal Color range as a base coat quickly and smoothly. Substitute your preferred rattlecan or brush on black primer and then brush on the Chrome if you don’t have access to an airbrush.

Next up, give a light coat of Nuln Oil to the whole model to give it some depth. You can skip over the gun and other parts where the metal will be painted over.

Paint the gun Black, then gently dab White Ink into the recesses where the orange glow will come from. This is to give a bright colour to apply the orange to. Ink flows very easily so you can use capillary action instead of carefully painting the tiny gaps. Just add more ink until it flows into the next chamber. Do the same thing with the recesses between the ribs.

The various bits of wiring (such as the connection between the gun and the body and some damaged cables hanging from some of the torsos) also needs a white coat as do the scarabs’ central balls, but they don’t lend themselves to the ink method; use the regular White paint instead.

Once dry, apply the Fire Giant Orange to the white areas. It’s a speed paint, so use the same capillary action method for the guns and use a generous amount elsewhere. Finally use a tiny dot of Flash Gitz Yellow to create a point highlight.

Use Emerald for the face masks, the scarab wings, and the shoulder plates as well as the panels that make up the Royal Warden’s cloak (take care to leave the connectors in plain metal). Apply a tiny amount of Nuln Oil to the masks to shade the eyes and mouths so they have definition. Then go in and edge highlight with the Pale Blue. Use the Pale Blue to paint the stripe up the Royal Warden’s face too.

All the remains are the bases. I used Buff to base coat them, then applied Apothecary White to the rocks before covering the surfaces with Armageddon Dunes which I then highlighted by dry-brushing with Buff. Watch out for the single, tiny scarab that one of the warriors has perched on their tactical rock. Use the same paint scheme as the rest of them for that little fella’.

Add your preferred varnish to protect your paint job, and magnetise the bases for storage and transport if you are so inclined and you can call these Necrons done.

Gallery

Games Workshop, Peter Holland, Warhammer 40k

Warhammer 40k Battleforce Boxes – How much and whats in them?

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Declan (2023) – if you came here looking for 2023 boxes, their article is here!

So the Battleforce boxes are back after their success in 2020. These are a fantastic way to get into a new army or even add to an existing one, but whats inside them and how many points of miniatures do you get?

(EDIT (Nov-22) If you’re looking for the 40k summary for 2022 it’s here)

The rumoured price of these is going to be:

Space Marines: Shieldbreaker Strike Force£130
Necrons: Worldscour Legion£130
Orks: Killdakka Warband£125
Adeptus Sororitas: Purgatos Mission£130
Adeptus Mechanicus: Omnissiah’s Talon£125
Death Guard: Plaguefester Warband£125

But I can tell you a way of saving even more money by purchasing these at 25% off the recommended retail price! Just visit SCN Hobby World and sign up to their mailing list for 25% off all GW products and 20% Warlord Games products.

So what do you get inside and how much would it cost you normally? All of the points and PL have been given for the basic unit options and include no upgrades.

Space Marines – Shieldbreaker Strike Force

The Shieldbreaker Battleforce Box
UnitPLPointsCost
Primaris Captain590£22.50
Bladeguard Veterans5105£31.50
Intercessors10200£35.00
Assault Intercessors10190£36.50
Heavy Intercessors7140£39.50
Storm Speeder8-9135-160£42.00
Total45-46860-885£207.00
Predicted RRP£130.00
Saving£77.00
SCN Hobby World Price (25% Off)£97.50

Adepta Sororitas – Purgatos Mission

UnitPLPointsCost
Sister Dogmata465£21.00
Celestian Sacresants370£34.50
Battle Sisters6110£35.00
Immolator7130£45.00
Exorcist9180£50.00
Total29555£185.00
Predicted RRP£130.00
Saving£55.00
SCN Hobby World Price (25% Off)£97.50

Adeptus Mechanicus – Omnissiah’s Talon

UnitPLPointsCost
Pteraxii485£35.00
Ruststalkers495£30.00
Serberys260£35.00
Ironstrider Ballistarii475£32.50
Skitarii Rangers490£27.50
Tech-Priest Manipulus480£22.50
Total22485£182.50
Predicted RRP£130.00
Saving£60.00
SCN Hobby World Price (25% Off)£97.50
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Death Guard – PlagueFester Warband

UnitPLPointsCost
Plague Marine Champion21£17.50
Plague Marine Icon Bearer31£17.50
Plague Marines12147£30.00
Deathshroud Bodyguard7150£35.00
Myphitic Blight-Haulers21420£45.00
Plagueburst Crawler9175£40.00
Total49944£185.00
Predicted RRP£125.00
Saving£60.00
SCN Hobby World Price (25% Off)£93.75

Necron – Worldscour Legion

UnitPLPointsCost
Psychomancer Cryptek470£21.00
Necron Warriors with Scarabs8175£29.00
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer460£21.00
Ophydian Destroyers5105£34.50
Flayed Ones3165£31.50
2x Canoptek Doomstalkers14280£53.00
Total38755£190.00
Predicted RRP£130.00
Saving£60.00
SCN Hobby World Price (25% Off)£97.50

Orks – KillDakka Warband

UnitPLPointsCost
Nobz685£20.00
20 Boyz* 8160£63.00
Gretchin250£12.50
Deffkilla Wartrike7125£30.00
Big Mek with Shokk Attack Gun7120£22.50
Dakkajet8150£45.00
Total38690£193.00
Predicted RRP£125.00
Saving£68.00
SCN Hobby World Price (25% Off)£93.75
*Based on price of Kruleboyz Gutrippas Sprue

So what do you think good value or not? Will you be picking up a set?

Games Workshop, Hatchette Part Works, Peter Holland, Warhammer 40k

Warhammer 40,000: Imperium – Issue 6

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Firstly, it’s been a decent week for me and getting things painted up. The Primaris Lieutenant (issue 1) and the Necron Warriors (issue 2) are now finished. Work has started on the Primaris Assault Intercessors.

Void Dragon 1st Company Lieutenant Osfirth
The Necron Warriors

This week we’re given three Primaris Aggressors which again is fantastic value, with three of these costing £20+ on the games workshop website we’re getting these for £9!

Granted they’re only equipped with flamers rather than bolters, but even so!

This week’s edition goes into more detail about the Necron nobles such as the Royal Warden (issue 1) or the Necron Overlord (issue 7).

Once more we’re given my favourite fluff builder for the Aggressors as well as the painting and build guide for them. This issue probably includes the most used paint as well in the form of Abaddon Black.

As I have now got both the Royal Warden and the Lieutenant painted up and finished, I thought it would be fun to play through the first scenario given in issue 1. Please bear in mind that this first mission is just teaching you the basic movement and ballistic skill mechanic. There is no hand to hand combat.

Halt the Awakening – Mission 1

The Void Dragons


The Necron invaders have already begun to transform Megaria into an alien fortress. Across the surface of the moon, the Space Marines battle Necron phalanxes in the shadow of towering Necron obelisks and ruined Imperial factorums.

Imperial forces have identified a repair station beneath the surface of Megaria as a key target. If the Void Dragons can prevent the Necrons from repairing their android legions, perhaps the Imperium may yet counter the Necron threat and reclaim the Ramasus system for the Emperor.

Having landed on Megaria the Void Dragons spread out, scouting the ruins and searching for Necron strongholds. Strange readings from beneath the planet’s surface revealed the presence of alien technology.

A small force of Space Marines have made their way through a crack in the moon’s crust and into a Necron repair complex. As they explored the ruins the tomb-like structures Canoptek defenders slew many of their number and the rest became separated by the alien labyrinth.

Lieutenant Osfirth finds himself near the repair complex’s core. With his brothers unaccounted for it falls to him to stop the Necrons awakening.

The aim of this mission is simple. Lieutenant Osfirth must destroy the Royal Warden before he can repair the nodes and awaken the rest of the Necron Forces inside the tomb.

Battle

With the Royal Warden taking the first turn he heads towards objective one while firing at Osfirth. Luckily Osfirth’s armour is too strong and he shrugs off the hits.

Eventually the Royal Warden claims first blood and pierces the armour of Osfirth.

The back and forth continued but the Warden manages to activate the first two objectives. By this point both warriors are battered and bruised.

With only one objective left the Royal Warden makes a dash for it and manages to activate the final node.

Victory: Necrons

Lieutenant Osfirth bruised and bedraggled drags himself away from the combat before the Necron reinforcements arrive. His only chance now is to link up with his brothers scattered throughout the complex.

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Warhammer 40,000: Imperium – Issue 5 Review

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I’ve managed to get some painting down this week, even if it is some base colours.

Primaris Lieutenant

The Primaris Lieutenant nears ever closer to being finished with just some detailing, his backpack and the base to go.

Necron Warriors

The Necron Warriors are also nearly finished with their weapons and bases to be finished.

Assault Intercessors

The Assault Intercessors are some way from being completed with only their white armour segments having been laid down so far.

Skorpekh Destroyers

The Skorpekh Destroyers have only had their base coat of Iron warriors metal completed.

Issue 5

So issue five is here with a shiny new Space Marine Captain who is unique to the Imperium series. I’m not a massive fan of the sculpt but I’ll paint it up and see how I feel about it when it’s done.

This issue sees the usual painting guides and construction guides for the captain as well as the now very loved (by me at least) fluff generator.

We also learn a little about the wargear of the Space Marines in the 41st millennium. There’s also a short story which introduces you to the Chaos Space Marines of Crimson Slaughter as they clash with a chapter of loyal primaris marines.

There’s another battle, this time the captain faces of against the three Skorpekh Destroyers from last issue.

Next week we have three Primaris Aggressors, which again is a full unit and excellent value for only £8. The week after there are no models but at two paints. That week should give me the opportunity to catch up on this ever growing back log at least…..

Solo Wargaming for your Favourite Games

I’m in the process of creating a series of Wargaming Aids which allow players to play their favourite games in a single player format against an AI controlled enemy army. To find out more on this click here.

For as little as £1 a month (the price of a chocolate bar) you can help support me in this endeavour and receive cool perks as a thank you, such as access to our Discord Server as well as downloadable copies of the gaming aids which you can print out and use at home.

Why not pop over to Patreon and sign up and help me in this project? Money raised will go towards making these as physical products.

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Warhammer 40,000: Imperium – Issue 4

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Previous posts:

Issue 1
Issue 2
Issue 3

Unfortunately my work week has been extremely busy this week and I’ve not managed to get any painting time in yet. This means that my Imperium backlog is slowly mounting up, with the list now standing at:

  • Space Marine Lieutenant
  • 3 Assault Intercessors
  • 3 Necron Warriors
  • 3 Skorpekh Destroyers
  • 1 Plasmacyte

Still, with the paint scheme I’m going for on the Necrons, I know those at least will be fairly quick to do.

Issue 4

I mentioned at the end of the article last week what good value issue 4 is, and its worth repeating now. In this issue you receive a pot of Leadbelcher paint worth £2.75 plus three Skorpekh Destroyers and a Plasmacyte. As I also mentioned the equivalent kit on Games Workshop goes for £34.50 on the Games Workshop site:

For an issue worth £8 this is a bargain, with nearly £40 worth of goodies included. You’re also given a lovely thick battle matt to replace the smaller one given to you in issue 1.

The issue itself is the same as the others so far with lore, building and painting guides. The lore this week covers the creation of a Space Marine and their progression within a chapter. You’re given the obligatory battle record for the Skorpekh Destroyers and the more I see of these battle records the more I love them.

You’re also given the biggest battle to date where you can line up your Lieutenant and Assault Intercessors against the Skorpekh Destroyers and Plasmacyte. I will play through these scenarios once I have painted the models and post the results here to create my own little story of the war between the Void Dragons and Necrons.

Next weeks issue sees a Space Marine Captain enter the fray, and this model is one that is unique to the Imperium magazine series as it is currently unavailable through the Games Workshop website.

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Warhammer 40,000: Imperium – Issue #2

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I thought I’d share my progress following last week’s article before reviewing the next issue.

I have managed to complete the Royal Warden using a very simple colour scheme which should mean I can get through the Necrons quickly enough.

Eknothet Xopcan, the Gleeful Eradicator and Oppressor of the Weak.

I decided to use the ‘fluff builder’ inside the magazine to give the Royal Warden some personality. Therefore after some dice rolling on the following tables in the image, his name was determined to be Eknothet Xopcan, the Gleeful Eradicator and Oppressor of the Weak. However it appears Eknothet is envious of those who still possess flesh and so collects gruesome trophies from his foes. He also carries his Relic Gauss Blaster Verminscourge into battle at every opportunity.

The fluff builder

The Primaris Lieutenant on the other hand is probably around 80% complete as I’ve found I was missing a couple of key paints. But they’re on order so he should be finished this coming week.

No fluff for this guy yet, however any fluff given to him will be of my own making and not from the magazine, as my Void Dragons are a distinctly Anglo-Saxon vibe to them ,(think Alfred the Great etc).

Issue 2

So on to this week’s issue. You’re given three Necron Warriors and some Runelord Brass paint.

I quickly set about building the Necrons and giving them a few base coats to keep up my progress.

But, again these fellows aren’t quite finished yet.

The magazine this week goes into a little more detail about the Ultramarines and the Szarekhan Dynasty, allowing those newer players to develop their knowledge of the background of 40k and the two factions that they’ll be collecting.

On top of this you’re also given some background into the warzone that the combat is taking place.

You’re also given your first painting instructions if you’re following the magazine. It’s fairly simple this week, but will become more complex as the model collection gets larger and more paints are acquired.

Overall, I’m enjoying this a lot more than I though I would be and it is great value for money compared to buying the models and paints separately.

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Warhammer 40,000: Imperium – Issue #1

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As a massive fan boy of both 40k and Space Marines when I heard about the new Hatchette collection for Space Marines and Necrons I jumped at the chance.

For those who aren’t aware, Games Workshop and Hatchette are working together to allow players to collect, paint and game with Space Marines and Necrons in a weekly magazine. Each week you’re sent a new issue which usually contains 1-3 models and some paint. The issue will give you background on the models you’ve been sent as well as instructions on how to build and paint them.

Issue #1 arrived through my door late last week. This week’s magazine includes two models, a Primaris Lieutenant with Volkite Pistol and a Necron Royal Warden.

No paints this week, but as a subscriber I did receive a pair of clippers, glue and seam remover as a free gift.

The magazine is nicely detailed, with some information about the factions you’re collecting and some ideas for colour schemes aside from the one you see included on the cover.

Your also given a set of six dice and a small game Matt so that you can take part in your first game (the Warden v the Lieutenant).

The gaming mat

Although it’s not the best quality, I did like that the gaming mat has wound tokens and objective markers which can be cut out and used.

After some work I managed to glue both figures together ready for painting (which as they’re push fit, you don’t need to but I would recommend).

I’ve left the back pack of the marine to make it easier to paint.

I won’t be painting my Marines in the colours of the Ultramarines as shown in the magazine but instead will be painting them as my homebrew chapter the Void Dragons.

One of my other Void Dragon Lieutenants

I’ll try and keep you updated with my progress with the magazine and the two armies as and when I can.

But if you’re interested in subscribing, then I would suggest you check out the website here.

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