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8 days to go.... not much done here... White in Jump pack exhausts. Decals, Redsm greens, and metals. so more little things to do then wash weather and base.

9 days to go

Thousand Sons tactical squad Shot engaged the Imperial Fist Wardens with their Preator felling 5 men. The Thousand Sons Praetor with Khenetai rushed toward the center. The Thousand Sons opened fire again on the Imperial Fist Wardens into battlefield casualties. The Thousands Son Praetor decided to laugh in the face of the Imperial Fist Praetor and underestimated Solarite Power Gauntlet, and was felled. The Khenetai decided to flee back s to collect their Praetor's helmet. A suppressed Thousand Sons Tactical squad unsuccessfully overwatches and shoots at the Imperial Fist Praetor doing zero damage of overall 23 wounds. Khenetai throw Thousand Sons dead Praetor's helmet at the Rapier squad and tell them to run or die. The Thousand Sons Tactical Squad gets hit hard enough to fall back and reassess how much they want to hold home base. The Thousand Sons Tactical Squad makes connects to the warp, and he accidentally blows a blood vessel. Sometimes happens with the warp. Their guns blaze into the Imperial Fist Praetor, 4 men with only bolters and a dream, taking him down. The Khenetai serve their last chance by prodding two more marines to death before the Rapier team decides to leave.

The 2 custodes revealed themselves to face the Traitorous Word Bearers. The 2 10 man Word Bearer Tactical squads opened fire on the Custodes. One of the Custodes rush up the middle so to get in to melee. The Word Bearer squads, no longer needing to move fire 60 shots at the Custode. Weathering the fire, the Custode returned with 4 shots of my own killing 2 of them. The Word Bearer assault squad gets in range to charge the tribune and they incapacitates him with their shooting The shield captain moves closer to the assault marines who use a jump away. The Shield Captain opens fire on the assault marines and failed to wound them, The Shield Captain charge at them killing 1 with volley fire and failing to make it melee. The Word Bearer Tactical Squads combined bolter fire were able to incapacitate him.

GrimmWeiss Updated list XV - Thousand Sons - Too many sons - ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ Allegiance: Traitor ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ High Command [ Praetor in Terminator Armour : Tartaros, Combi-bolter, Power axe, Pavoni, High Command Detachment Choice (One Auxiliary Detachment) Troops Tactical Squad: Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Corvidae • 1x Sergeant: Bolter, Power sword • 1x Legionary ]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox • 1x Legionar: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla • 12x Legionary: Bolt pistol, Bolter ++ Auxiliary - Prosperine Convocation ++ Auxiliary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] Elites Khenetai Occult Cabal: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Khenetai Blademaster: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol • 4x Khenetai Blade: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol - League Month 1 Game 2- BigBoy: 22 vs Hollow: 3 Ramah Stormset: Due to some wysiwyg stuff, I have to change my praetor slightly. He will have a volkite charger and solarite power gauntlet. -League Month 1 Game 3-Ramah Stormset and GrimmWeiss completed their game today. It was 9 to 14 victory to Thousand Sons. Scores (W-L-D/ Total Points) Start: Traitors 2-1-0/ 0 Loyalist 1-2-0/ 0 Points Totals Metal Head Armory Start: @GameRanma 0 Points GrimmWeiss 0 Points Ramah Stormset 0 Points @The_Oni_of_Hindsight 0 Points @W.A.Rorie 0 Points

"We are in the wake of the Istvaan tragedies, and our forces are just beginning to muster at the opening of the Civil War. The sector we are in (The Galcoran Reach) is caught behind the Warmaster’s advance towards Terra and the Tarkath Sub-Sector that we are fighting over would be a valuable supply line for the traitors if they can secure it. For the loyalists, just denying this industrial jewel to the faithless would be a victory, but securing the sector would provide a powerful launch point for an offensive into the Warmaster’s rear guard."

Photos from Game 1 of the League: Saint Lily vs. @GameRanma

A Story of Death or Victory- Angels of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard Dramatis Persona: Landon Mar-Garet, Remembrancer assigned to 707th Expeditionary Fleet, Narrator Primarch Corvus Corax, XIXth Legion Chaplain Luang Pu, XIXth Legion, 61st Company, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Praetor Ya Ksha, XIXth Legion, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Commander, 505th Company Commander Centurion Yut Hakon, 505th Company, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Master of Descent Ritt Hirong, 505th Company, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Moritat Kriang Sak, 505th Company, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Seeker Sgt Rom Ran, 103rd Company, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Assault Squad Sgt Charn Chai, 505th Company, 707th Expeditionary Fleet Chapter I I often pondered how I would start this tale, but I could never find the words to start. I have tons of notes on things I have seen and heard before and after the battles took place. I saw the wounded, the dead, and the dying on the flight decks of the various ships in the 707th Expeditionary Fleet. I watched Astartes leave and never return. The transports returning damaged if they returned at all. I once saw a battle unfold before my eyes, it was battle that should not have happened, nor should I have seen in person or even been there to witness it. I am getting way ahead of myself. My name is Landon Mar-Garet. I am from Albia on Terra. I have written books on historical figures and events from Albia and eventually from around Terra. My writings gathered the attention of the Emperor and I was chosen to be an Imperial Remembrancer. As a Remembrancer, my job as given to me by Holy Terra, is that of a documenter, as journalist, if you will. Even as I write this, I wonder if it will be read by others. I am one of lucky few, given the opportunity to join the Emperor’s Great Crusade, as the Legions bring the worlds back under the Emperor’s light. This will be the story of my time, or better yet, retelling of the battles of that the Adeptus Astartes, I witnessed. I am full of fear, dread and worried about my death, yet these Superhuman warriors of the Adeptus Astartes, train, fight, and appear invincible. I know they are not, and some of them will be injured, lose limbs, and some will even face death. These individuals know no fear. While I would loved to been assigned to the XVIth Legion and seen the Warmaster, it was not meant to be. I was assigned to 707th Expeditionary Fleet. I did see a Primarch, I did not speak to him, but I was in his presence. It was the Raven Lord. The Primarch of the XIXth Legion, Raven Guard, Corvus Corax. My hands are still trembling. His sons are massive, and they are dwarfed by him. I do not want to speak ill or make assumptions about him, but he seem irritated and full of rage, but I am not sure that is the right words. There were others in the room, ranking Raven Guard Officers, I believe. I did see a marking on one their legs, an eagle head with lightning bolts behind it, that seemed like it was honorific marking. These Astartes looked as to be child being reprimanded for something they did wrong, And then he told the largest one of the Astartes in the room that he was "Fleet Commander of 707th Expeditionary Fleet" and to make way as soon as possible. And then the Raven Lord looked at the assembled Remembrancers and said "take them with you," in a growl. And with that I never saw The Raven Lord again. During our Journey to the Khymara System, our (the Remembrancers ) main point of contact was with XIXth Legion Chaplain Luang Pu. He would instruct us on the traditions and doctrines of the XIXth Legion. Chaplain Luang Pu was well spoken, was able to provide spiritual and moral guidance and held many meetings with all the Remembrancers. If it was not for him the journey to Khymara would have been a lot worse. Traveling through Warp is a very hard on the soul. As hospitable as Chaplain Luang Pu, he was intimidating. His armor was dull black like his XIXth Legion Brothers, he stood out by the orange robes he wore when out of his armor and the orange sash while in his armor. He calls it his "Kasaya". I am not sure if he named his robes or is it part of the XIXth Legion tradition. Chaplain Luang Pu's right leg is cybernetic from the knee down, but thanks to his Astartes Physiology, he is still fast. All the Astartes of the XIXth Legion in the 707th Expeditionary Fleet wear the same campaign badge, the Raptor Imperialis, or so I was told that what it is. During the Great Crusade, the Raptor Imperialis was a sigil worn by those Imperial troops who had personally fought alongside the Emperor. In the latter years of the Great Crusade, the honour was usually found only amongst the more senior Terran Astartes of the Space Marine Legions who had seen significant action during the final campaigns of the Wars of Unification. As I would later find out, all the XIXth Legion Astartes in the 707th Expeditionary Fleet, were Terran Born. Other Officers of the XIXth Legion interacted with the Remembrancers. Not necessarily in friendly fashion either . Commander Ya Ksha of the XIXth Legion avoided me, well all of the Remembrancers in the 707th Expeditionary Fleet, for a long time. Commander Ya Ksha was large, even for an Astartes. It was not until we departed Khymara that he spoke to us. “I have fought in the Great Crusade. I fought next to the Emperor. I fought next to my Primarch, Corvus Corax. I have proven my loyalty to XIXth Legion and the Emperor, time and time again. I have earned my laurels of command. I have been made the overall commander of the XIXth Legion assigned to the 707th Expeditionary Fleet . The 707th Expeditionary Fleet served with the Warmaster Horus Lupercal before our Primarch rejoined the Imperium. Our Primarch had the 707th Expeditionary Fleet was deployed to Khymara on the fringes away from many of the battles bringing worlds into Imperial Compliance. Now the 707th Expeditionary Fleet has been recalled and deployed to Tarkath Front. My Brothers and I are not from Deliverance, we are Terran, and we wear the Raptor Imperials with Pride. I am Ya Ksha of the XIXth Legion, Fleet Commander of the 707th Expeditionary Fleet and Commander of the 505th Assault Company. I have fought next to the Traitorous Warmaster Horus Lupercal, and I will bury my Raven’s Talons all the way to the knuckles into Horus’s chest at the first chance I get, for the honor of my brothers, the Emperor and prove my loyalty to my Primarch. ” But I am digressing, again. I don't think I am ready to talk to Khymara, yet. I saw things, I am scared, and I am afraid to write about it. Chapter 2 The 707th Expeditionary Fleet traveled through the Warp from the Khymara Sector to Warzone Tarkath, Dravik Maw's System. I, Remembrancer Landon Mar-Garet, have been spending a lot of time with XIXth Legion Chaplain Luang Pu. I was on Paraxia in what would become know as the First Defense of Praxia. I was there when the XIXth Legion armored forces led a force of Custodes, XIIth Legion, and Vth Legion against the Forces of the IVth Legion, XVIIth Legion, and the forces of the Adeptus Mechanicus turned on us. I can not even bring myself to talk or write what I saw except to Chaplain Luang Pu. I feel the tears pooling around my eyes and running down my cheeks just thinking about it. I survived and will write about what I saw eventually. Just not right now. Chaplain Luang Pu has ensured that I am safe, at least for now, mentally, spiritually, and physically. The story is the Warmaster Horus Lupercal has turned half of the Legions against the Emperor. The 707th Expeditionary Fleet and XIXth Legion remained faithfully to the Emperor. What is in or what is Warzone Tarkath, Dravik Maw's System? Once a dumping ground for dead fleets and rusted war machines, Dravik’s Maw now fuels the Tarkath war fronts with scrap munitions and jury-rigged armor. Its forge-slums and salvage gangs strip anything that still holds a charge, shipping parts to the system’s forges. Battles here are desperate and dirty—fought over the bones of old wars to arm the next. I am told that the some of our allies from Khymara Sector, VIIth Legion and Adeptus Custodes from Khymara received the call and are traveling near us. We will be joining forces loyal to Emperor, Ist Legion, different fleet of the Vth Legion and a 2nd Fleet from the VIIth Legion. The XXth Legion and XIVth are in the sector and supposedly Loyal. The Traitorous IVth Legion and XVIIth Legion that we faced on Khymara fled before the Fleet could engage them in a ship battle. Advance scouts are saying those forces have reinforcements from their Legions waiting plus a few more. When the Fleet broke orbit from Khymara, my fellow Remembrancers and I finally saw and heard the 707th Expeditionary Fleet Commander, the Commander of the 505th Assault Company. Praetor Ya Ksha. Praetor Ya Ksha is huge for an Adeptus Astartes. Not as large as the Primarch of XIXth Legion, Corvus Corax, Praetor Ya Ksha is still the largest Adeptus Astartes, I have ever seen. As the Commander of an Assault company, he is often seen with his Company Officers, Centurion Yut Hakon, Master of Descent Ritt Hirong, and Moritat Kriang Sak. Moritat Kriang Sak was a quiet individual. Partial because few would speak to him out of fear and those that tried and were not part of the XIXth Legion, stared at them until they left. Centurion Yut Hakon and Master of Descent Ritt Hirong were always busy preparing plans with Praetor Ya Ksha for the upcoming drop. The 505th Assault Company was not the only company in the 707th Expeditionary Fleet. The 103rd Recon Company, 996th Armored Company, 32nd Heavy Company, and the 61st Infantry Company all from the XIXth Legion. The 505th Company were going to be the first boots on the ground for the XIXth Legion, 707th Expeditionary Fleet. I may have not been in the Strategy Meetings but watching the XIXth Legion Javelin Land Speeders, exclusive Shadowhawks, Darkwings, and Whispercutters being prepared for missions in the hangers. All three aircraft classes were Kivhar built specifically for the XIXth Legion with range of stealth enhancing technology, including rad-shrouded armour plating and quantum field repellors. The additional systems used by the craft required a higher degree of maintenance along with sacrificing some of the craft's internal hold space, reducing its troop-carrying capacity slightly. The 505th Company's Assault Squads, Veteran Assault Squads, Dark Furies, and Destroyer Assault Squads are training harder than the other squads with the exception of Sgt Rom Ran and his Seekers, I believe Chaplain Luang Pu called them.

The Story of Our War The Story of Our War is the journals of war from the Legions played by the Metal Head Armory members. Representing the Legions and Forces during the Heresy are: @GameRanma- Adeptus Custodes | Alpha Legion | Solar Auxila @The_Oni_of_Hindsight- Iron Warriors | Iron Hands | Adeptus Mechanicus GrimmWeiss- Word Bearers | Daemons of the Ruin Storm | Thousand Sons Ramah Storm Set- Imperial Fists | Solar Auxila Unkle Sterben- Emperor's Children | White Scars Zakharov- Dark Angels @HeiYu13- Xeno Threats @W.A.Rorie- Raven Guard | Death Guard | Sisters of Silence | Knight House Makabius

Scores (W-L-D/ Total Points) Start: Traitors 1-0-0/ 0 Loyalist 0-1-0/ 0 Points Totals Metal Head Armory Start: @GameRanma 0 Points GrimmWeiss 0 Points Ramah Stormset 0 Points @The_Oni_of_Hindsight 0 Points @W.A.Rorie 0 Points Game 1is in the books Traitors Win, Loyalist lost- points to be calculated. "Don't worry loyalist I did you proud I killed 3 models and only lost 2"- @GameRanma

@GameRanma Updated Adeptus Custodes List Legio Custodes - 2.0 - [435 Point(s)] ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [435 Point(s)] Allegiance: Loyalist ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [435 Point(s)] High Command [255 Point(s)] Tribune [255 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Arae-shrike Command [180 Point(s)] Shield Captain [180 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia "Not a good list but i thought it funny to only have 2 models for the first game!" - GameRanma

GrimmWeiss has requested a change for Traitorous XVIIth Legion Word Bearers (3rd Army of Word Bearers). Request Granted by Store Leader

Month 1 Roster XIX - Raven Guard - Athoria Month 1 ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ Allegiance: Loyalist ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ High Command Praetor Ya Ksha: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Melta bombs, Pair of Raven's Talons, High Command Detachment Choice (One Apex Detachment) Troops Assault Squad Charn Chai: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant Charn Chai: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs • 7x Legionary: Chainsword, Bolt pistol • 2x Legionary: Power maul, Bolt pistol ++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ Elites Seeker Squad Rom Ran: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Seeker Sergeant Rom Ran: Melta bombs, Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 2x Seeker: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

So XIVth Legion- Death Guard has been in a holding pattern. Mainly due to the 3.0 Slow Grow League at LGS and I opted to play XIXth Legion- Raven Guard as they were built and I would not have to buy anything besides possible paint, glue, and stuff for basing. The other reason was Praetors, Decals, and Scythes were out of stock at GW. Recently I they came back in stock so I did pick up 2 sheets of decals, Power Armored Praetor, and a pack of Scythes. @The_Oni_of_Hindsight have been talking and agreed post this Slow Grow League we will revisit the Metal Head Armory one and switch what armies we are playing. So I would go with XIVth Legion and begin forging their story of Sorrow and Vow as we Reap the Souls of the Loyalist. One thing is for sure this will the Slower bigger gun army compared to my Raven Guard which is fast moving Melee orientated. Start of my Centurion from a while back.

Rules Updates No Tanks or Dreadnoughts allowed Month 1 due to lack of Anti tank options to be taken. (Confirmed*) Question: Logistical Benefit Prime Advantage and at what step it gets locked in at as a Prime Benefit for later in the league. Answer: We are going to have it lock in at Step 3, which is when you choose what kind of slot it is. That means if you take a Logistical Benefit Prime Advantage to open up a War Machine slot then that unit must have a War Machine slot as its Logistical Benefit for the rest of the Campaign. *Store Leader: "just a general ask to everyone to avoid using war machines this round. I did it too, I got lost in the sauce and I apologize."

Scores (W-L-D/ Total Points) Start: Traitors 0-0-0/ 0 Loyalist 0-0-0/ 0 Points Totals Metal Head Armory Start: @GameRanma 0 Points GrimmWeiss 0 Points Ramah Stormset 0 Points @The_Oni_of_Hindsight 0 Points @W.A.Rorie 0 Points

XIXth Legion update Seekers Led by Sgt Rom Ran Assault Squad Charn Chai Praetor Ya Ksha

@The_Oni_of_Hindsight Iron Warrior's list IV - Iron Warriors - Iron and spite - [485 Point(s)] ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [485 Point(s)] High Command [175 Point(s)] Warsmith [175 Point(s)]: Cyber-familiar, High Command Detachment Choice (One Apex Detachment) Troops [190 Point(s)] Breacher Squad [190 Point(s)]: • 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Power maul • 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolter, Vexilla • 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolter, Nuncio-vox • 5x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Bolter • 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Graviton gun Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - Support)) Support [120 Point(s)] Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 2x Rapier Crew (Quad Launcher - (Frag) (Shatter))

@W.A.Rorie's Raven Guard List ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [500 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Allegiance: Loyalist ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [355 Point(s)] High Command [165 Point(s)] Praetor [175 Point(s)]: Corvid Jump Pack, Melta bombs, Pair of lightning claws, High Command Detachment Choice (One Apex Detachment) • 1x Jump Pack Praetor Troops [180 Point(s)] Assault Squad [180 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs • 7x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol • 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol ++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [145 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)] Elites [145 Point(s)] Seeker Squad [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Seeker Sergeant [12 Point(s)]: Melta bombs, Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 2x Seeker [20 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) • 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet) Apex Detachment [1 Apex Detachment(s)]

GrimmWeiss's Word Bearers List ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [497 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] Allegiance: Traitor ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [497 Point(s)] High Command [177 Point(s)] Praetor [177 Point(s)]: Volkite Charger, Paragon Blade, Burning LoreHigh Command Detachment Choice (One Auxiliary Detachment) Troops [110 point(s)] Tactical Squad [110 point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades 1x Sergeant [10 point(s)]: Power Sword, bolter 9x Legionary - bolt pistol, bolter ++ Auxiliary - Heavy Support ++ [225 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] Heavy Support Mhara Gal Dreadnought [225 point(s))]: - Warpfire Cannon, Burning Warpfire, Tainted Claw Auxilary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

Ramah Stormset's Imperial Fist List VII - Imperial Fists - Counter Siege - [500 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [500 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] Allegiance: Loyalist ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [150 Point(s)] High Command [150 Point(s)] Praetor [150 Point(s)]: Archeotech Pistol, Paragon Blade, High Command Detachment Choice (One Auxiliary Detachment) ++ Auxiliary - Siege Gauntlet ++ [350 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] Support [120 Point(s)] Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew • 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery) Heavy Assault [230 Point(s)] Phalanx Warder-Squad [230 Point(s)]: Boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades • 1x Warder Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Solarite Power Gauntlet, Bolt pistol • 7x Phalanx Warder [18 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol • 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Nuncio-vox • 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Vexilla Auxilary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

As we draw closer to the start of the League we are starting to post our lists. @GameRanma's Custodes list Legio Custodes - Slow Grow - [480 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] ++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [480 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] Allegiance: Loyalist ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [255 Point(s)] High Command [255 Point(s)] Tribune [255 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Arae-shrike ++ Auxiliary - Heavy Support ++ [225 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)] War-engine [225 Point(s)] Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought [225 Point(s)]: Galatus warblade, Gravis Praesidium Shield Auxiliary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

Rules Update for Campaign: Great questions, before I dig into them I'm just going to clearly state the rubric I'll be using to rule on questions like this as the league moves on. **From list to list you:** * can add units * can add options (including prime traits) and models onto units * cannot remove units * cannot remove options (including prime traits) and models from units * can add and remove detachments * can redistribute existing units across your detachments as long as you fulfill the core rules requirements for building a legal list So approaching your questions. Question 1: Can you give an existing unit a prime trait in a later phase of list building, I'd say that falls under *can add options (including prime traits) and models onto units* so yes. Question 2: Can you put a unit in a prime slot but not take a prime benefit? The core book states on page 283 that giving a unit in a prime slot a prime advantage is optional, so you are *fulfilling the core rules requirements for building a legal list.* I hope this is helpful and strikes the right balance between being playable and narratively robust for everyone, let me know if you have further questions.

Here is this month's mission (August 2025) **Warzone Tarkath** * Dravik’s Maw System * Once a dumping ground for dead fleets and rusted war machines, Dravik’s Maw now fuels the Tarkath war fronts with scrap munitions and jury-rigged armor. Its forge-slums and salvage gangs strip anything that still holds a charge, shipping parts to the system’s forges. Battles here are desperate and dirty—fought over the bones of old wars to arm the next. **Teams** **Traitors** *Summoned by Erebus and bound by oath, bribe, or threat, the Traitor host is a mongrel warfleet of IIIrd, IVth, XIVth and XVIIth Legion forces—a Dark Compliance force tasked with breaking the Tarkath Sub-Sector to Horus’ will. They bring the fires of Istvaan with them, seeking to scour loyalty from every forge, hive, and heart.* Brendan C aka Brendan C (Traitor Leader)- XIVth Legion - Death Guard John R. aka Pavo- IIIrd Legion - Emperor's Children Geoff G aka Spookyboogie- IVth Legion - Iron Warriors Adam N aka @The_Oni_of_Hindsight- IVth Legion - Iron Warriors Lily B aka Saint Lily- XVIIth Legion - Word Bearers Travis W aka Norcross99- XVIIth Legion - Word Bearers Chris J aka GrimmWeiss- XVth Legion - Thousand Sons Wynter G aka Hollow- XIVth Legion - Death Guard **Loyalists** *What stands against them is a desperate coalition—garrison forces unready for a war from within, Shattered Legion remnants fleeing the tragedy at Istvaan and ragged crusade fleets recalled from humanity's conquests. Outnumbered, under-supplied, and cut off from Terra, they fight not for victory’s certainty, but because there is nowhere left to retreat.* Roland C aka Roland- VIIth Legion - Imperial Fists Spencer E aka Spencer- Vth Legion - White Scars Andrew B aka @GameRanma- Adeptus Custodes Anthony J aka Ramah Stormset- VIIth Legion - Imperial Fists Andrew B aka BigBoy- Ist Legion - Dark Angels William R aka @W.A.Rorie- XIVth Legion - Raven Guard John D aka Darth Alpharius- XXth Legion Alpha Legion Kaleb J aka Kaleb J- XIVth - Sons of Horus **Week 1 Mission** Table Size: 4x4 Deployment: Dawn of War Mission: The Heart of Battle **Pairings** Lily B v. @GameRanma GrimmWeiss v. Ramah Stormset (Metal Head Armory Twin Fight) @The_Oni_of_Hindsight v. Roland C Geoff G v. Kaleb J Brendan C v. Spencer E Travis W v. @W.A.Rorie Wynter G v. Andrew B. John R. v. John D.

Praetor for the XIXth Legion