Speed Painting Day 4
Jul 15 2008 [Link]

Day 4 of the speed painting contest is done and I am making really good progress. All the figures have to be painted by Sept 6, so I am in good shape at the moment. Here are the most recent numbers:

1 of 17 Force Slots Completed
4 of Rem. 16 being based
3 of Rem 12 Over 50% painted
4 of Rem 9 Started

Speed Painting Day 1
Jul 12 2008 [Link]

The Local GW Store is hosting a speed army painting contest to coincide with the release of 40K 5th Edition. Since I was going to repaint my Forest Tigers, I figured I would enter them into the event.

The goal is to build a legal 17 slot force org chart in around 6 weeks or so. After Day 1 here is how things are standing:

0 of 17 are completed.
3 of 17 are painted.
1 of the remaining 14 are over 50% completed
2 of the remaining 13 have been started.

Hammerheads in 5th Edition
Jun 24 2008 [Link]

I wrote an article on using the Hammerhead's cluster attack in Warhammer 5th Edition.

5th Edition Battle Report – Against 40K Death Wing Terminator Army
Jun 11 2008 [Link]

This battle was a 1500 point battle and I deployed the above the army with a few extra forces. The Scenario which was chosen was the new Dawn of War Scenario with five objective points. In this scenario, only a HQ and two troops can start on the board. Since all of my opponents troops were deep striking in, he had nothing to start on the board.

In his first first turn, two terminator squads deep striked close to my lines while the remainder of his army moved on the board. The Terminators open fired on my fire warrior squads, but inflicted little damage. In response, my army entered the battle and destroyed several terminators.

On turn 2, his bikes got in close and were able to guide the last terminator squad down on target. More weapon fire was exchanged with several fire warriors and terminators being destroyed. My commander's Cyclic Ion Blaster accounting for two kills alone. A Dreadnought managed to line up a Laz-Cannon shot on my Hammerhead and destroyed it.

During turn 3, some close combat ensued as one of his bike teams entered combat with a Crisis Team. While the Crisis Suits would eventually be destoyed, the most definitive melee was about to begin. My Shas'O used his cyclic Ion Blaster to bring down another pair of terminators and due to other weapon fire, the Captain of the 1st company of the Raven Wing found himself all alone on the battlefield. Enraged, he charged my Shas'O in one on one combat. The epic showdown of battlefield commander's had begun. Only one would emerge alive. The Captain took a swing with his master crafted force weapon, but the shield generator held! Using the weight of his battlesuit, the Shas'o slammed the captain to the ground and moved in for the kill.

As the battle progressed, many Fire Warriors died in the cross fire. More terminators and bikes fell. The opposing dreadnought and whirlwind took several hits but shook most of them off. On the ground, the Captain took another swing, but only inflicted glancing hits and no real damage was done. My Shas'O leaped on his jets and crashed onto the chest of the Captain. Sounds of shattering metal and bone ripped through the air. Screaming in pain, the Captain shouted for the Emperor to save him. Those screams would not be heard.

The remaining Tau forces formed a defensive line to protect the one remaining fire warrior squad and suppressed heavy fire on the attacking bike squad. The Space Marines charged head long into the torrents of fire and gave their lives for their Emperor. Despite their valiant efforts, they failed and the Fire Warriors Survived. Missiles from a far off whirl-wind tore up dirt, debris, and bodies. The few Fire warriors took shelter in a crater, only peeking their heads out to see the end of epic duel which consumed the middle of the battlefield. My Shas'O smashed his foot into the throat of the Captain. The human managed to get one last swing off, but failed to inflict any damage. With his screams reduced to groans, the last thing the Human Captain ever saw the blinding blue flash from the enemy's Cyclic Ion Blaster.

With the death of the Captain, the Humans began a retreat. Unfortunately for us, we did not have the forces to hold the ground from an enemy counter-attack. As it is the way of the Tau, we retreated and prepared to fight another day.

Gearing up for 40K 5th Edition
Jun 01 2008 [Link]

With 40K 5th edition just around the corner, I figured it was a good time to get my Forest Tigers back up to spec. So I posted a new updated list over here. Check that page out for more general information pertaining to 5th edition as I get a hold of it. I am going for the preview weekend next weekend.

Updated 1500 Point List - For 2008
May 06 2008 [Link]

To go with the new page layout, I needed to go with a new updated 1500 point Army List. Check it out.