Sunday, May 31, 2009

Did anyone say space marines ?



Some nicely painted/converted stuff...

Fly Tyrant Fly!!!





Just had to share this with you guys... Check out what this guy did with some dragon wings, parts of a Hive Tyrant and a Carnifex with lots of Green Stuff and magnets...

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Legend of the Twin Dragons

Tales will be told , over dimly lit fires of how the Demon host was beaten back from the blessed isle of the elves.

Of courage and sacrifice, where victory was grasped in the final hours of a battle that raged for the longest time. Entire regiments wiped out with no one left alive to tell their tale. Whose sacrifice we honour and lest we forget.

The eternal flame of Asuryan shall burn forever in their memory. For those who gave themselves so that Ulthuan may live.

In Caledor, the Dragons stir....

"Smash 'em!"

The Ork boy had been running for ages now. And all around him the ovver boyz were also running headlong toward the tellyporta thingee... The mob had scant regard for cover, for overhead he could see the faint green shimmering of power generated by Morzmak's kustom shield generator, which was blocking out most of the enemy firepower.

To prove the point, he could see a dark green space marine boy launch a bright yellow fire ball at them. And the boyz instinctively crouched low to brace for impact, only to hear a dull thud as the fireball smashed against the shield. The Ork boy looked around cautiously, "heh, only Guzzla and Drunklik copped it..." And the boyz started running again...

The Ork boy could see the tellyporta thingee now, and at the head of the mob he could also the Warboss Gitflinga yelling at them to 'urry up. The humies were smart and they didn't leave the tellyporta thingee undefended. He could see a bunch of silver space marine boys with nasty looking halberds...
this was going to be fun... and he quickened his pace.

Blasting his slugga pointblank at the silver space marine, he could feel the humie's blood splatter against his skin as his slugga rounds punched through the helmet of the space marine. A quick glance around revealed the ovver boyz slaughtering the space marine boys... and he could see Warboss Gitflinga march up the sides of the ruined bunker that housed the tellyporta thingee...

* * * * *
"Strike from the sky, brothers," was the order that crackled through his helmet. His vision slit display showing his landing point, a red cross flashing...

As one, the assault marines launched into the sky...

* * * * *
A resounding crack echoed across the battlefield... growing louder in volume and intensity, like a rolling thunder... The Ork boy raised his head to see what it was, only to see a rain of flashing lights. Looking at it, he was bewildered; for he knew it was deadly but he had to admit it was quite a beautiful sight, like shooting starz or fireworkz... He grinned cheekily as he could still see the faint shimmering green force field.

The first of the whirlwind shells smashed into the force field and thudded dully against it, the shield holding, but as more and more shells landed, the shield started to fail. The shells punching through the thin layer of defense, the backpacked borne ork machine did not have enough power to rebound the raw power of the space marine shells....

The Ork boy was horrified to see the shells land all around him, his fellow boyz thrown into the air like broken toys... suddenly he could feel himself being flung into the air too....
* * * * *
The Ork boy awoke, his body covered in a layer of dust and debris. He didn't move straight away, as if waiting he was waiting for the pain from any missing body parts to register.... after a bit, he picked himself up and grinned happily as he realised he had escaped the blast unharmed!

With a thud, the space marines landed as one... Angels of retribution, the ground shaking as they hit the ground. The buzzing of their chainswords, their litanies of hate.....

Picking up his choppa, the Ork boy rejoined his Warboss, as the last wave of marines crashed into their lines...

Friday, May 29, 2009

Lord Castellan

The Elven Prince tugged lightly at the reins of the dragon, and immediately his dragon mount reacted by banking to the right. Sweeping across the skies, the Prince could see the battle unfold below him...

The Elven battle line was already thinned and threatened to fracture, but the warriors that remained fought resolutely against the chaos warp spawn. The Prince was contemplating where he should strike next when he heard a high pitched shriek of pain... instinctively, he twisted in his harness, only to see Prince Ithillien's dragon mount streaking away from a whole host of ugly daemonic beings...

Resolutely, he spurred his dragon into a diving charge....

The Plaguebearers were numerous and tough, and they smelled bad. And despite lashing out with his halberd and his dragon's heavy claw attacks, the Tallymen of Nurgle refused to budge...

...looks like its going to be a long day, he thought.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Kharnagar's Rage

As Kharnagar raged on his Iron Throne, he smashed yet another goblet of blood, dismembering yet another Bloodletter in the process... as his flesh hounds feasted upon the corpse of the Bloodletter, Kharnagar thought back to how the day was lost with Kharnagos, his Battle Standard Bearer... the Impudent Fool!!

The entire battle had been lost with the fool's reckless rush to the High Elven swordmasters... And his alliance with Wathisname, that pathetic servant of Tzeentch...His Master was right, the fickle nature of Magic was not be trusted, better to slay his foes with the Axe of blood...

Regards,

Junxian

Sunday, May 24, 2009

In Caledor, the dragons stir

In Caledor, the dragons stir;
The taint of evil, this way comes.

The land of the Lion, the woodsman walk;
The eternal foe , this way comes

Silent blades, arise and go;
Their fate be known , this way comes.

Swords of Hoeth, hear the call;
Your destiny awaits, this way comes.

In Caledor, the dragons stir...

An Ancient Enemy Returns...

The air shimmered and then became still. Then, it rippled. The landscape seemed to bend disturbingly, and there was a sharp tearing sound. The space on top of the tor ripped open and a multi-hued space took form over it, a glittering portal to another reality.

A faraway gibbering disturbed the initial peace and quiet. Then it grew louder and louder and finally, a tiny blob burst from the colorful eye and landed on the verdant grass. The little one squinted around carefully, slime dripping from its rotund body. All seven eyes scrutinized the landscape. Finally satisfied, it gave a high-pitched shriek and hopped towards the white-walled town in the distance, pus spurting out indiscriminately with every movement it made.

Then, daemons of every shape and size began pouring out of the tear in reality, carvorting and leaping, sliding and winding into the Fealanor plains of Ulthuan. The portal shrunk or grew according to the size of the daemon pushing through it.

Then, a deafening roar emitted from the ever-changing mouth of terror. The portal grew to titanic proportions. It pulsed and writhed, as if in labor. Finally, a gargantuan hoofed foot pushed through it and the earth shook as it planted its first step on the ancient soil.

Blood for the blood god...

Friday, May 22, 2009

Blocked Sites

Sigh.... my company just blocked Warseer.com and Gamesworkshop site ... now I cannot surf there at work... life sucks...

Thursday, May 21, 2009

City Building

Hey fellas,
I have the forgeworld terrain which i'll pass to Junx.
I have the silo, the trench walls and the oil container.
I also have painted up the crashed space ship which i've painted and based.
I'll bring all that over to Junx's place.
I'll be on half day for wed, so i'll get there about 1pm. So Junx, i can send the terrain over on tuesday, or the weekend, if you so wish, please send me a psychic hive command... (sms). That way you guys can use the terrain for the first game.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

City Planning

Ok guys, Andy came over yesterday and we had a small discussion about our upcoming "city" for our terrain.

We basically proposed that Jason, Andy and I will each take 2 sprues and make a small building, hopefully in time for the next game, to gain experience on how the sprues work.

In the mean time, we will start discussions over the "type" of buildings we would like our city to have. This will help in theming our games and the fights we have. For Example, if we have a Manufactorum or a Comms tower, then we can have more meaningful Capture games. An idea Kelvin suggested from previously when he was making for us, was to make a bridge between 2  three-storey buildings, then can contest for the bridge, and jump here jump there - Also a very cool idea.

Anyway, I will start the ball rolling by suggesting the following ( we don't necessarily have to build them ALL now) but listing what we want gives us something to work towards.)

  1. Manufactorum ( Factory to capture ) (1-2 storeys)
  2. Comms Tower ( At least 4 storeys)
  3. 2 Three-Storey buildings linked with a "Hover bridge" (we can tie string to the bridge to make it look like it's hovering).
  4. Landing Pad ( we can probably use Planet Strike Terrain to build).
  5. Supply Depot like area ( maybe make one-storey silos?)
  6. Power Station
  7. Shrine to the Emperor ( I have an idea for this --> I have spare terminator, can mount him on styrofoam and paint him grey --> Like a Space Marine Statue!!)

Let me know what you think.

Junx

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

More Elite Marines!!!

After reading the new SM codex, i think its getting worse.

A space marine is the imperium's Elite combat unit.
1) terminators are the veterans, OK its always been so.- fluff from space hulk.
2) veteran squads were introduced. Did not really like it but it made sense. Terminators without the tactical dreadnought armour
3) honour guard??? what the heck, more elite troops in an already elite army( this one already came out in the last codex)
4) Vanguard and Sternguard??huh???

It a bit too much now. How many more elite troops can you have in an already elite army? GW is really over dong it. Now it makes the regular tactical space marine seem pretty normal, which should not be the case.

Also, the new weapons and special rules...

Space marines' strength is in his stats , power armour and the ' know no fear rule". These are the 3 pillars of the astrates. No need for more funky rules or more elite units. A space marine army should be made up of a majority of tactical squads, supported by terminators, assault or devastators squads. Not all these other funky new age stuff...I feel GW is really losing their way on this one.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Beer!!

Sounds Good..
I will bring the beer

Order of Battle

Ok,

27th : 40k -- make 1k, 1.5k, 2k army lists, and we will decide which to play at my house.

doubt if we will be able to make the terrain that quickly, maybe a couple of ruins... I will try to get the Missile Silos from Kevin/Jason in the meantime.


28th: Fantasy 2.5k

Standard Warhammer games... Let's rock!!

Regards,

Junxian

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Next battle

So when is our next battle:
27th or 28th?

40K or fantasy?
Can we get the city fight terrain up in time?

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Nightwatch Strike Cruiser Relentless Data Stack 41122

Data Type: Imperial Records, Relentless Data Stacks
Clearance Level: Company Master, 2nd Company
Chapter: Nightwatch

Begin Record...

+++ Link up with the Thunderhammer imminent. Transfer of OM assets and elements of 1st Company from the Thunderhammer to the Relentless due.

+++ Logistics Preparation underway. Servitors deployed.

+++ Investigations to disrupted comms with Jarsonia Home Guard to be continued after transfer is complete.

End Record.

Space Marine Special Rules

And they shall know no Fear:

Space Marines automatically pass Tests to regroup even if the squad has been reduced to less than half strength. If Spaces Marines are caught by a Sweeping Advance, they are not destroyed but continue to fight with the No Retreat! rule.


Combat Tactics:

A non fearless Space Marine Unit with this rule can choose to fail Morale Checks. (the Fluff is that Roboute Guilliman (the coward) knew when to run when needed. )

The Space Marines are quite power now... the Vanguard Assuault Squad can Assault on the turn they deepstrike in .... and they have lots of funky stuff... and Whirlwind can choose to ignore cover save by using a type of ammo, and Scout Heavy Bolter can choose to fire Hellfire bolts (WTF?)

Oh and LandRaider Redeemer are Assault Pattern Land Raiders which carry 12 models and have FireStorm Cannons ( Str 6 AP 3 Flame Weapons.)

Of course got other Stuff lah.. I'll share the Codex on Google Docs...

Regards,

Junxian

The Dark Clouds gather ...


++ Code Alpha - Deathcon 1 ALERT!! ++

*Hello?* Anyone there ?!?!

It's Terrible, terrible I tell you!!! They came in the middle of the night, the screaming, flying hordes....

They ate Guv'ner Salvema Arse and tore him limb from limb!!

I've not slept for 3 whole days, I don't know if I'll survive till 27th of the Fifth Cycle, will the Nightwatch be too late?

*Oh Noo, Jacobs!!! Noooo*

#Chakka chakka # #Sounds of Chainswords#

*For the Emperor!!!* *NOOOOOOOOO ........***

++ Transmission Ends +++

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Cities of Death PDF

Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you all know that i managed to get a pdf of the cities of death book.
if you want a copy, please sms or email me, then i'll email it to you...

Thursday, May 07, 2009

And the winner is???

After much consideration and deliberation...

Andy and I are planning to jump into the Battle of Black Reach box set...
The box will give us loads of models for our armies. and also the small 40k rules booklet.

So with just the odd dollars left in my wallet... the question is.... what do i buy?

Do i buy... nominee number 1: Loota Boyz!!! Loads of shooting action for my new ork koncept...
or nominee number 2: An Ork Trukk to reinforce my current rush 'em koncept...


or nominee number 3: A Big Mek with a ...ooh... Shokk Attack Gun...

Or Nominee number 4: A Corpse Cart... haha... time to stop using beastmen chariot proxies...

And the last nominee is: A ten of the really cool skeleton warriors... although it would make my old skeletons kinda obsolete...
So guys! post your comments!

Veteran Sergeant Dienekes

Veteran Sergeant Dienekes, 1st Company, 1st Squad, the Nightwatch Chapter.




Dienekes fought in the Secret Wars of Arjuta and was instrumental in capturing the renegade Praetor Ilirium, effectively breaking the back of the rebellion. He subsequently saw much action against the Orks of Waaagh Grognar Trakka and has become an experienced and outstanding warrior. He moved quickly up the ranks of the Chapter and young as he is (by the standards of the Astartes, that is) , he now leads the 1st Squad of the 1st Company of the Nightwatch.

Recent Ork activity in the Jarsonia sector indicates an imminent Waaagh and Sergeant Dienekes will be called upon once again to head off this age old enemy of Mankind...

What do you get when you put Tyranids in the hands of a female gamer?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diJQwQdMXy0

Regards,

Junxian

Monday, May 04, 2009

Imperium intrudes into Tyranid infestation

<--- Belarius Sector -->

Planet: Maleusium

Latest report from planet surface indicates that planet has a Tyranid infestation rating of Tyranno 2... Indicating the beginnings of the infestation of the planet...

Will the imperial forces be able to stop the infestation ???

Will the Orks take over the Hive Mind as the main evil in the system ?? Or will the Space Marine Chapters of the Dark Angels and Nightwatch prevail ??

What of the other forces enroute to the system ?? Will the Grey Knights be asked to help out in the system... Reports indicate too, an unknown Space Marine Battle Barge near the Jump point into the system... Will they change course to deal with the latest Tyranid Threat ??

Stay tuned!!!

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Night Watch Library Archive 771

+++ Data stack 31221: Tyranid Incursion, City of Corinth, Borealis sector

+++ Elements of the 5th Company aboard strike cruiser Relentless performed a surgical insertion into the outskirts of the city environs in support of the Dark Angels forward elements under cover of darkness. Support units were dropped behind the lines.

+++ The unholy tide came too soon, before we had a chance to deploy. Grey shapes flitted in the darkness even as our first shots searched the growing light.

+++ Dawn brought a terrible sight to behold. As far as the eye could see, they were without number. Fast Attack elements raced forward to engage and heavy weapons were deployed to provide suppressive fire.

+++ Front line elements were quickly overwhelmed, but they had bought enough time for us to prepare a counter-attack. As our guns roared the wrath of the Emperor, the oncoming rush of Tyranids was stalled.

+++ Surprise attacks from enemy flanking elements disrupted our firebase. The fast-moving elements of the enemy finally made contact with our main lines. A flurry of close combat ensued. We could not bring enough weapons to bear on the frenzied horde and they advanced upon us.

+++ We held the line stubbornly, the hand-to-hand fighting raging amidst our lines. We finally threw our remaining combat elements forward to engage the vile creatures.

+++ As suddenly as they came, they left. We did not have the numbers to pursue them. Apothecaries were summoned from Relentless.

+++ Battle report recorded on Relentless main data stacks. Fresh scouts of the 10th squad deployed to gain more information about enemy movement. Action pending...

Saturday, May 02, 2009

By The Dawn's Early Light

Chaplin Uri-EL,
Battle report- Security level- Omega 3 Alpha
Imperial date:2009*May*02

Thought of the day: The Emperor Protects!

+++ Battle Barge Eternal Glory dispatched to investigate early reports of a psychic disturbance in the warp.

+++ Forward scout elements make planet fall and begin an alpha pattern sweep of the area. Battle brothers from the Night watch chapter participate in the operation.

+++ Forward elements make contact at 0500hrs local time. Movement! ......Trynids! Strength and Honour brothers!! Hold fast.

+++ Reserves deploy to counter the Trynid infestation. Night watch scout squad lost contact, assume lost, first casualties of the encounter. As dawn breaks, we see the full array of the foe assembled against us. A mighty host of the most unholy and vile creatures in the galaxy.

+++ From all sides they rushed us. Forward unites were quickly over-run. They bought us time to deploy our battle line. Heavy weapons teams on our right, our revered dreadnoughts on the left.

+++ Action right...devastators managed to clear our right flank with acceptable losses. Action Left.. dreadnoughts moving up. Night watch dreadnought engaged a brood of stealers which appeared on the right and over-ran a Night watch combat squad. Action centre..up coming the Carnifax which duly engaged our own Dreadnought. Our lines were breaking.

+++As if on signal, the creatures began a fall back from whence they came. Truly , i ask was this just a probe on our lines? By the Emperor's grace we held the line...just barely.

Acceptable losses, objective achieved. Glory to the Lion. Glory to the Emperor.

****END REPORT****

Squad Jason?

Squad Jason?
You into greek legends ah?
That's pretty cool. The sad thing about orks is well, it's quite hard to theme a clan. I do like bad moonz. so maybe i'll head towards that direction...
Painting yellow's a nightmare, but should be quite fun as i don't have a yellow based army...
hmmm
time to buy more nobz in mega armour...