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Actually, my son assembles everything REALLY FAST and thus I have a TON of painting catch-up to do. His thinking: if they're built, we can play with them! So we went with it. I would've preferred to paint, then assemble but I'm finding out that would take me forever, so the son appears to be wise beyond his years.

Ravenwing Black Knights

Winged hive tyrant

+++++ INCOMING TRANSMISSION +++++ + + + TRANSMITTED: vessel "Monarch of Shalli" + + + RECEIVED: vessel "Astral Star" + + + DESTINATION: Classified + + + DATE: 5997999.M41 + + + TELEPATHIC DUCT: Astropath K'Goni + + + REF: CF/2340981404-319128413-0/AA + + + AUTHOR: Ensign Riffost + + + SUBJECT: Incursion detected - New Callisto + + + THOUGHT: The One Hope For The Doomed Is Not To Hope For Safety Brothers, Following on the intelligence gathered from the reconnaissance force deployed to New Callisto (REF: A12343488, attached) a beachhead was established and aggressive scouting commenced. An attack force of 2nd Company forces bolstered by battle company escort vectored to the coordinates obtained by +++ SECURITY VERMILLION / ACCESS DENIED +++ A high-orbit scan was initiated when security protocol alerts engaged at approximately hour four at location 292340.Q4. The high-orbit scan showed that the attack force had been engaged by numerous hostiles which appear to be Warp-born. Initial casualties for the attack force appear to be hovering at the 35% mark and are detailed based upon pre-deployment combat logs: Codicier Arkiald and 1 command squad (4), 2nd Company mounted on bikes - ONE CASUALTY, ENGAGED IN COMBAT Tactical squad Alpha (11), Sergeant Harra, 3rd Company. 2 combat squads in a Rhino transport - ONE CASUALTY, ENGAGED IN COMBAT Tactical squad Bravo (11), Sergeant Stine, 3rd Company. 2 combat squads in a Rhino transport - THREE CASUALTIES, ENGAGED IN COMBAT Scout squad (5), Sergeant Nichua, 10th Company, MOVING TO OBJECTIVE Ravenwing attack squadron (8), Sergeant Thite, 2nd Company - FIVE CASUALTIES (bikes), TYPHOON DESTROYED, INITIATING DEATH CHARGE Ravenwing Knights squad (6), Sergeant Howils, 2nd Company - SQUAD DESTROYED Ravenwing support squadron (5), 2nd Company - TYPHOON DESTROYED, INITIATING STRAFING RUN Predator Annihilator (1), Armory, TARGETING Predator Destructor (1), Armory, TARGETING 34.6% CASUALTIES SUSTAINED / DEEMED ACCEPTABLE Short-burst transmissions from the attack force indicates an ambush and disruption of scanning equipment could have enabled the enemy to achieve surprise. Standard evasion / movement to contact dispersal pattern on right flank appears to have occurred, with heavy losses being sustained in the initial rounds of the engagement. The foul forces of Nurgle (REF: G1239481, attached) consisted of approximately the following (errors due to high-orbit scan): 1 lord of Nurgle - PREPARING TO CHARGE 1 Chaos lord with a pack of spawn of some kind - SPAWN DESTROYED, LORD ENGAGED IN COMBAT 1 flying monstrosity - DESTROYED a small bike squad - TWO REMAIN 2 Plaguebearer squads - ONE DESTROYED, ONE MOVING 2 squads of Plague Marines, mounted in Rhinos - ONE FULL STRENGTH, ONE HEAVILY DAMAGED 3 pesilent giant flies with riders - DESTROYED 1 daemonic entity (soul grinder, REF: Q12394038, attached) - DAMAGED ESTIMATED CASUALTIES: 52% INITIAL SCAN READINGS The forces of Nurgle spread out and immediately began to move. Evasive / movement to contact formation established by our forces on the right flank. Minimal engagement in this first round with the opposing force appearing to be moving to secure three items of unknown origin on the landscape. ONGOING SCAN READINGS The right flank forces inflicted heavy losses to the enemy on their first strafing run, utilizing the Standard for maximum bolter fire. The apparent successes were not celebrated long, however as the trap was sprung and some kind of flying monstrosity appeared and belched all manner of filth and decay over the assault squad, killing all but Sergeant Thite. The scout squad moving through the ruins targeted a unit of approaching plaguebearers and started to fire at will, their concealed locations compromised. Both tactical squads swung to the right flank as well, attempting to maximize their speed advantage over the lumbering forces of Nurgle. The timely arrival of the Ravenwing support squad sent the flying monstrosity screaming back to the Warp and the support squad immediately set about to hunt for other targets. ENDING SCAN READINGS As the high-orbit scan passed from range, the battlefield appeared as such: Left flank - the Predator Annihilator had just destroyed a Nurgle Rhino, which disgorged its 7 plague marine occupants. A unit of plaguebearers had broken cover and were moving towards the first unknown item on the landscape. The Predator Annihilator is unsupported but the two meltagun shots from the plague marines failed to damage it, so hit-and-run tactics will commence. Center - the lord of Nurgle will most assuredly destroy the attack bike, the sole survivor of the attack squadron. The attack bike's death charge towards the soul grinder was successful, however and prevented the daemon from moving or firing for a short time, greatly enhancing other units' survivability in the area. The heavily-damaged plague marine squad is moving towards the second unknown item on the landscape. Right flank - the Ravenwing support squadron is finishing a strafing run and will have a bevy of targets to choose from. Two of the enemy's bikes are chasing the support squadron; the soul grinder's inability to move or fire may prove to be its undoing. The four almost-full-strength combat squads and the scout squad are free to move and fire at targets of opportunity, greatly enhancing survivability for the remaining loyalist forces. The command squad, Librarian and Sergeant Thite are all engaged with the Chaos Lord; a hit-and-run attack is most likely to occur and thus confidence is high that the Chaos Lord will fall. In addition, two Rhino transports and the Predator Destructor all have firing solutions readied on the right flank and can move to the center to support efforts there. Respectfully submitted, Ensign Riffost +++++ END OF TRANSMISSION +++++ Had a great game, thank you Mr. Graham! I would have loved to have seen the next two turns play out, as I think my ranged weapons would hopefully whittle away at your remaining forces and who knows, maybe with some luck I could negate the threat that the soul grinder presents and then I'd *really* like my chances! ha ha ha! That "no shoot, no move" would really make the next turn a very dramatic one! Thanks again for being patient and hopefully you had a fun time. I appreciate the chance to learn and again, thank you for your patience. As I get more and more up-to-speed I'm sure that things will go quicker. Stay safe, don

The ox is slow, but the Earth is patient... :)

ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELED / DELAYED Long story short, numbers weren't going to be up for the game as a bunch of last-minute things came up for folks. I'll try and reschedule in October or November. Folks'll at least have final prep time for OFCC. Sorry.

ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELED AND I WILL TRY AND RESCHEDULE IN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER Long story short, wasn't going to be many folks showing... such is the luck of the dice. Thanks to all for their initial interest and hopefully in October or November more folks can come out. Sorry.

Event canceled, see below

Sorry you can't make it but that just means you'll be ready for the second go 'round when we have it! Another titan was going against the "good guys?" The Emperor protects? My @$$.

Hello there, Just watched "Out of the Furnace" with Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson and Casey Affleck. Lots of established folks in smaller roles, too. I enjoyed it, played out well. Would recommend if you like no-nonsense dramas that are on the gritty side.

Hello there, Thank you... math hurts. So to paraphrase: If we went in on an 8x dungeon, I pay for a 4x dungeon price-wise but am getting a close-to-$30-savings and due to all the extra "free stuff" (the stretch goals) you're really saving a grip because all of those stretch goals would cost a lot? That about right? Sorry, I'm not in the running for Kickstarter whiz... my apologies. If one buys a dungeon you get the add-on at the top plus stretch goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12 for free. But if we buy the 8x dungeon then you're getting tons of those stretch goals so you're getting more bang for your buck? And they are adding additional stretch goals (i.e. "free stuff") as this continues? Again, thanks for your patience and my apologies. I'm obviously interested. don

Hello there, According to my copy of Apocalypse War Zone: Damocles, here are the rules for "The Obsidian Knight:" The Obsidian Knight is a lone Freeblade Knight who came to prominence during the heavy fighting of the Damocles Crusade. Many years later, as the Tau Empire sought to reestablish its dominance of the Lithesh Sector at the outset of their Third Sphere Expansion, the Obsidian Knight would return once more to fight his hated foe. Though the cause of the Freeblade's reckless hate of the Tau remains a mystery, the Obsidian Knight has become an implacable nemesis of the xenos. THE OBSIDIAN KNIGHT WS 6 BS 6 S 10 F Armour 13 S Armour 12 R Armour 12 I 4 A 3 HP 6 400 points Unit Type: Super-heavy Walker Unit Composition: 1 Knight Paladin Seneschal WARGEAR: * Rapid-fire battle cannon * Reaper chainsword * Two heavy stubbers * Ion shield Rapid-fire battle cannon Range 72" S 8 AP 3 Type Ordnance 2, Large Blast Heavy stubber Range 36" S 4 AP 6 Type Heavy 3 Reaper chainsword Range - S D AP 2 Type Melee SPECIAL RULES: Fear, Hammer of Wrath, Invincible Behemoth, Move Through Cover, Outflank, Rage, Relentless, Preferred Enemy (Tau Empire), Smash, Strikedown Hope it helps, sorry it's not just a copy of the page. Stay safe, don

That is amazing! I'm interested but not sure to what extent due to price... ideas? It doesn't seem like you save a bunch getting the bigger packages though, hmmm.

Mr. Graham has graciously allowed me to play a game with him on the 9th! yay! So I'll actually be down there (barring a callout or something)

Raak, play what'cha wanna play, sir... don't worry about the other stuff. we are going to focus on this simple fact: playing a FUN game with some buds and having a chill day. If anyone loses sight of that fact, then i'll be sure and remind them how fortunate we all are to enjoy this opportunity rather than wonder if today's the day we're gonna get bombed, or how we'll feed our families, or... or... stuff like that you like your daemon army. i like hearing about your daemon army. so play em. summon all you want - makes for an epic storyline!

PumpkinHead, family first no worries. Thanks for the heads up.

posted my list. 6943 is the point total. kind of a weird total but hey, math isn't my strong point so i just took army builder at its word

+++ TRANSMITTED: Strike Force Ho'ldri, Battle Barge Vengeatus, Karakus System +++ RECEIVED: Strategic Command, Location Classified (Ref: AG912349) +++ DESTINATION: Battle Barge Indomitable Spirit +++ DATE: 3487997M41 +++ TELEPATHIC DUCT: Astropath Keal +++ REF: AA/134-94-05015-09384/SF +++ AUTHOR: Company Master Harpe, 6th Company +++ SUBJECT: Strike Force Ho'ldri +++ THOUGHT: The joy in life is to die knowing one's duty is complete My brothers, our long pursuit may well be over at last! Our reconnaissance forces have located the [RESTRICTED LEVEL VERMILLION] in the Karakus System and we are mobilizing Strike Force Ho'ldri, as requested so many moons ago. For our Chapter's annals, may our assault be swift and may our vengeance be complete. Planetfall is commencing shortly. For some unknown reasons a host of xenos forces have been detected on the planet as well; our primary and secondary targets will continue to be sought regardless of interference. Our brothers in First and Second Company are assisting. The Emperor's Judgment shall be served. The following resources are being deployed for this engagement: 6TH RESERVE COMPANY Company Master Harpe with Command Squad (to include Apothecary, Company Champion and Company Standard) Interrogator Chaplain Bea Venerable Dreadnought Landry Venerable Dreadnought Esparz Venerable Dreadnought M'Ckissi Tactical Squad I (10-man in Rhino) Tactical Squad II (10-man in Rhino) Tactical Squad III (10-man in Rhino) Tactical Squad IV (10-man in Rhino) Tactical Squad V (10-man) Tactical Squad VI (10-man) Tactical Squad VII (10-man) Tactical Squad VIII (10-man) Tactical Squad IX (10-man) Tactical Squad X (10-man) FIRST COMPANY "DEATHWING" LAND RAIDER SPEARHEAD Land Raider Terminus Ultra Land Raider - Deathwing terminator squad I (5-man squad) Land Raider - Deathwing terminator squad II (5-man squad) Land Raider Crusader - Deathwing terminator squad III (5-man squad) SECOND COMPANY "RAVENWING" SUPPORT TEAM Librarian with Ravenwing Command Squad (to include Apothecary and Standard of Devastation) Ravenwing Attack Squadron - 6 bikes, 1 attack bike, 1 land speeder typhoon Ravenwing Support Squadron - 5 land speeder typhoons Ravenwing Black Knights (6-man squad) FIRST COMPANY "DEATHWING" QUICK REACTION FORCE Storm Eagle Assault Gunship - Deathwing Knights squad (5-man squad) - Deathwing terminator squad IV (5-man squad) +++ TRANSMISSION ENDS +++ Hello there, According to Army Builder and checking and re-checking my codices and books, the army list above is 6943 points. 167 models. HQ 6.8% ELITE 36.3% TROOPS 27.7% FAST ATTACK 18.6% HEAVY SUPPORT 4.3% Only two Apocalypse bonus formations in here: "Space Marine Company" and "Land Raider Spearhead." The models will NOT all be painted. I hope to have a few painted just to represent but alas I would think it will only be a few units. Sorry. But hey, I'm willing to host the event! ha ha Stay safe, don

no problem... 15 howling banshees + 2 exarchs i'll prime them all white (i need to anyway for my eventual army paint job) if i have time

I have the following (rough estimates because it's 2357 hours and I didn't count exactly): - 3 fire prisms - 4 falcons - 1 wraithknight - 1 wraithlord - 2 vypers - 4 wave serpents - 1 squad dark reapers - 1 squad swooping hawks - 1 squad warp spiders - a bunch of rangers - a ton of dire avengers - a bunch of howling banshees - a bunch of striking scorpions - a bunch of fire dragons - a bunch of harlequins - a squad of warlocks - farseers Holler. The address is being given out on the official post in a bit, along with directions

I have Eldar models (albeit non-painted, sorry) that you can borrow, too if you want to bolster your forces. Let me know and I'd be happy to provide what I can.

Thanks for the lists. I still don't see how an "evil" force can use the Sentinels of Terra codex. But then again, I'm new.

copy that... and obviously if you want to be here before 0900 just lemme know. i'm pretty confident that i'll be here since i live here. ha

Confirmed combatants so far according to this thread: Adeptus Astartes vs Eldar / Dark Eldar (depending on their goals... heh) vs Chaos Space Marines n' Titans Daemons vs Necrons (depending on their goals... heh)

Hello there, On the official post it states that folks can bring urban-themed terrain to help out, that'd be dandy. Thanks. With regards to the night before, that's your call. Set-up starts at 0900 with the event kicking off at 1000 hours so I would assume that would be fine. I'm flexible. Of concern there's only a few folks that confirmed on the official post. But those folks have a lot of points so either way we'll have a blast.