+++E Tenebrae Lux+++

[Captain Semper]

How is that for a refill Brother-Captain Semper? (lol, All the bitz and parts I could scrounge up...no more time to talk got to get to work!)

 

Well, let's just say that my respect for the Templars is on the rise! :wink:

 

Congratulations and good luck!

[civsmitty]

Congratulations Civmitty!!! Awesome tank you made for yourself there!

 

Front table is updated with your new vow and hart's upgraded vow.

 

A note on logistics: If you think you can paint 500-600 points in a couple of weeks do not hesitate to vow for them... Adding small vows is perfectly legal but the front page will soon have the length of the 40k main rule book! :D :lol: :lol:

 

Heh, I'm trying not to overextend myself. I could get called off-district for a fire at any point, so I decided that many small vows is better than one large one.

[Captain Semper]

E TENEBRAE LUX – 3rd WEEK UPDATE

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Well, this is the conclusion of the third week of E TENEBRAE LUX! So far all forums combined have vowed in excess of 100k points between them with almost 200 participants so far. We’ve also seen some vows getting completed already, but it’s still very early in the challenge to draw any meaningful conclusions. Now that we enter the last week before the gates are closed I would like to alert people to that fact. So:

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR NEW ENTRANTS! AFTER THAT THE TEAMS OF EACH FORUM WILL BE SET – NO NEW REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED!

This is very important guys. The more people each forum has in its arsenal the higher the chances of victory! Even if individual people complete tons of points, ultimately all of us have limitations stemming from real life obligations, money, and drive/morale reserves… And when one might think has done his bit for his faction after say, three vows and 1,200 points, another guy from another forum that has kept silent all this time might tip the balance with a single mini entry of 140 pts… :) Trust me, it will happen! :)

So join the ranks now while new entrants are still allowed, even with small vows – just to make sure you will be there when your Chapter/Legion/Warband calls for you!!!

Another significant topic I’d like to raise:

ALL THREE “CODEX: SPACE MARINE” SUB-FORUMS (IA, LA, UM) WILL BE TREATED AS ONE WHERE TOTAL POINTS ARE CONCERNED. IN EFFECT THEY WILL BECOME ONE FACTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHALLENGE

How will this work? First of all let me say that each forum will retain its standalone identity and I will continue to monitor their progress individually. This way the relative weight of each C:SM sub-forum within the new structure will be immediately visible and honor will go where it’s due! The total points of each C:SM sub- forum will be added together in each weekly report (pretty much as is the case now) and it is this amount of points the other forums must compete against. In case they win, all participants that have completed their vows successfully from all three sub-forums will earn the right to carry the badge of the E TENEBRAE LUX Champion!

I believe this is the fairest way to show how strong the Codex: Space Marines is within the B&C community. It will also give a real fighting chance to IA, LA and UMs to win this – and probably increase participation! ;)

So with no further ado here are the 3rd Week standings:

E TENEBRAE LUX – WEEK 3

Black Templars	26	33	14,171	429
Blood Angels	33	35	16,736	478
Dark Angels	44	46	24,016	522
Codex Space Marines	36	37	19,822	551
Space Wolves	23	24	17,792	741
Chaos	25	26	8,097	311
Ordos Inquisition	11	13	4,146	319
Total	198	214	104,780	529
Index Astartes	17	18	7,430	413
Liber Astartes	9	9	6,438	715
Ultramarines	10	10	5,954	595

Please note that following the deadline of June 15th the above table will also start to show completed points per faction for easier track record. Until then the amount of completed points will be mentioned in each forum’s individual comment below:

Comments:

The Dark Angels retain first position in pledged vows for the 3rd week running, increasing their point-count by 30%. The most important feat though was the increase of vows vs. the second largest forum (Codex: Space Marines) from 4 last week to 9 this week. They also had the first couple of small completions totaling 235pts. So far Dark Angels appear to be in the best position overall: more vows, more total points, average point/vow! The latter is important as it shows that their effort is not overly reliant to super-vows but risk is more spread out.

The Wolves made an even more frantic effort in increasing their point total (+28% w-o-w) and a small amout of completions of 275. However they continue to suffer from relatively low numbers and this is reflected in their monstrous points/vow ratio of 741!!! The means their reliance to super-vows is high and unless they build up their numbers (more vows that is) they run a serious risk of running out of options in the final stages of the Challenge. So c’mon Space Wolves, bring in the full might of the Rout before it’s too late! Remember: one week to go before the gates close!

Blood Angels also increased their point-total by a substantial 27% this week and sport a respectable 33 participants. They also managed to complete a few more points compared to the DAs and the SWs at 1,565. However if they want to challenge the Dark Angels in the long term (this is a challenge, remember?) they have to do more on the new entrants front. They are in a good position right now but this last week would be critical in order to close the difference. What they need is add new vows that will bring their total points/vow ratio closer to the average that currently stands at 550. So any new vow (by new I mean totally new not renewed) should come at above their current average of 478. No need for super-vows here, anything in the 500-600pts bracket will do! You guys stand a good chance to win this – don’t run out of steam now!!!

Black Templars have gone into a completion frenzy! With 7 completions (some in their fourth vow already) they managed 1,995pts this week. Good, I hear you say. Well, not really... We are still in the phase where forming the final teams is more important than scoring completions and on this front the Black Templars seem to have run out of steam. With only 2 more new vows this week and the total of pledged points increasing only 22% (mostly on renewals of existing participants) the BTs are in a precarious position. Having their average point/vow slip by 26 points (the only forum where the size of the average vow declined w-o-w) does not help much either as they now face the real possibility to be left behind. Unless you guys can continue to complete vows with your current rate until mid August, you’ll really need to bring in new blood! Think of it. 7 completions produced a bit less than 2k pts. The BAs with only 3 managed almost 1.6k. Food for thought.

Codex Forums have the second largest amount of vows and points pledged so far. The biggest contribution is made by the Index Astartes forum (37% of total points vowed) and the smallest by the Ultramarines forum (30% of total points vowed). More interestingly their avearge vow is virtually spot-on the average of the whole Challenge which means the Codex forums are not overly reliant to few super-vows but (much like the DAs) have diversified their risk. They sport only 85pts completed so far but this early on this is of secondary importance. However adding vows in the last week is of crucial importance in you guys want to remain on top! A moment of laxity... you know how it goes...

Chaos is seriously behind in total points, number of vows and size of average vow (the latter is the lowest in the challenge currently). I think that the dated CSM range combined with recent rumors of imminent release of the new Codex (and minis) is making people less inclined to commit big at this time. The answer to that is: commit small!!! Forget about average points or indeed total points – just focus on total vows – that way you will have an army of painters standing by. What do you have to lose? To paint an old style single mini? A small basic squad? Nothing important. But if your new Codex is released within the life-time of E TENEBRAE LUX then you will be able to vow again – this time with tons of stuff – reversing the fortunes of war when the rest of the forums least expect it. But for this to work you need the adequate resources i.e. manpower! If you do not have the number of vows, come what may, you will never threaten the leading forums. So... FOR THE DARK GODS!!!

Ordos Inquisition have increased their points by 61% (!) the highest among all forums although admittedly from a low base. Still they managed to have good representation for both GK AND SoBs despite the expensive in $ terms nature of the latter. Keep going guys – your lonely path to the Emperor’s light is an inspiration to all!!!

Still no Titans yet...

Overall, at the end ot the 3rd week of the Challenge we have almost 200 participants and 105k points pledged! This is great guys. Now remember:

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR NEW ENTRANTS! IT’S NOW OR NEVER


Good luck to all!

[civsmitty]

Well, with final vows coming this week and being due before August 15...just you wait to see my final vow. Initial estimate puts it at 625 points.

[Captain Semper]

Keep in mind that you can place your vow AFTER the 15th. The deadline is for those that submit their FIRST vow.

 

Having said that, more points are always welcome! :rolleyes:

[my_face]

I, my_face, answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete a reclusiarch led command squad with apothecary, company champion, standard bearer carrying a holy relic and a sergeant from Codex: Black Templar, for a total value of 240 on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to The Black Templar and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end.

[civsmitty]

Ah, good. That means all the models I brought with me will get finished.

[Captain Semper]

OK my_face, you're in! Good luck! :)

[Silver Wind Dragon]

I Silver Wind Dragon answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and Vow to complete One Master of Sanctity equipped with Terminator Honors, Bionics, Single Lighting Claw, and Artifice Armor, 9 Sword Brethren Assault Terminators, 5 with Lighting Claws, 4 with Thunder Hammers and Storm Shields, all with Crusader Seals and a Caestus Assault Ram from Codex: Black Templar fir a total of 828 points on or before August 15. Success will bring Eternal Glory to the Black Templar and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until year-end.

 

Will be taking photo if the bits when I get home. Wanted to make the vow when I found the thread.

[Captain Semper]

That's great Silver Wind Dragon - I'll update the table ASAP - keep in mind though, you can claim points only for the upgrades that can be physically represented on the miniatures - so furious charge won't count... Can you recalculate the points without it? thx!

[Marshal Reinhard]

Eh, I've realized i need to make a small alteration to my existing vow; turns out Terminator boxes only come with 4 powerfists each , and since we don't have powersword wiellding sergeants in our non command suqads, I need to upgrade the 5th member in each squad to use a chainfist instead. Which adds another 10 points to my vow.

[Captain Semper]

Fine, no prob. Am updating for Reinhard and Silver Wind Dragon!

 

On a seperate note, vows such as Silver Wind Dragon's is what BTs need this week! Well done SWD & good luck!

[Castellan Alaric]

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here is the fist WIP shot of my vow as promised

[civsmitty]

Initial photo of my latest vow.

[Grey Knight Purifier]

Captain Semper. My camera just stopped working... What should I do?

[Captain Semper]

Captain Semper. My camera just stopped working... What should I do?

 

Hmmm... Is there anyway you can get your hands on one? A friend or a relative? Even pics taken with a mobile phone will do...

 

If you don't currrently have access to any kind of camera whatsoever, is there a chance you will access to one before the ETL is over? I'm willing to work of good faith here so assuming you will provide the pics before the ETL is over I'll rely on your word that you finished your vow and move to the next one. But I'll need some evidence before the ETL is over in mid-August. Can you do that?

[Silver Wind Dragon]

Here is the start for my Vow. Also I need rge points adjusted. I based the Caestus off the old PDF. Checking the more recent Apocalypse 2 Book I discovered it is 40 points higher in cost.

[Captain Semper]

Fixed it! :)

[Grey Knight Purifier]

I can probably get a mobile pic.

[hart3856]

RE-Amending my vow to add even more so we can rally our forces!!

 

“I hart3856 answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and hereby FURTHER extend my vow to my brothers to complete, Two OOP Vindicators which will be completely refitted/reborn to our colors, updated with DB, SmL, SL, SB (164pt x2=328), Chaplin Grimaldus with Retinue (195pt), One Sword Brethern Squad 5 strong w/ TH, CmS, CS, LC, PW (160pt), One Emperor's Champion (90pt), in addition to my previously pledged, One Master of Sancitiy w/ jump pack (131pt) and One squad of 10 Initiates, 1w/ML (180pt), One Land Raider Crusader from Codex: Black Templars for a new total value of 1349pts (up from 576) on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to the Black Templars and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end”

 

Those two vindy's are in desperate need of attention and they just kept crying out to me, so I had to save them and rally them to our crusade!!

 

I was trying to wait on a bunch of this but the BT seem to be way behind. So I am to do everything I can to get us back in the race -_- So I will have No Pity, No Mercy and No Remorse expanding my vows to help!!

 

 

PS - Also let me get this right...I am confused, once I complete my first vow I can continue to expand it until Aug 15th. So if I feel frisky and want to get more done after June 15th I can add more points? This part and posts concerning it are confusing, thanks for the clarification!

[Captain Semper]

Your dedication is commendable hart! Table updated with your amended vow.

 

Here's how it works:

 

You need to get your first vow in until June 15. If you don't you cannot participate in the ETL. But that's OK because you have already placed a vow -so you're in. In fact, you can modify your vow as much as you like until the 15th. Furthermore you can make new vows once you finish your previous ones. AFTER the 15th you cannot modify your vow anymore. However you can keep making new vows (once you finish your previous one) until the end of the Challenge on August 15. BUT BE CAREFUL: if you fail to complete a vow ALL PREVIOUS VOWS ARE NULLIFIED!!! So it's all for nothing. Be extra confident before you raise the stakes :)

 

I hope this clears it up for you. If not don't hesitate to ask again or PM me. This is what I'm here for! -_-

[chaplaincliff]

I have completed my first vow, a single land raider crusader;

I will no extend the vow to include a venerable dreadnought with win linked las cannon, extra armour, and tank hunters at 160 pts

I will also vow a master of sanctity with plasma pistol, and artificer armour, and the holy orb of Antioch at 155 pts

and last I will vow a techmarine with servo harness and artificer armour at 145 pts

the furthering of my vow adds another 460 pts.

[Captain Semper]

I will no extend the vow to include a venerable dreadnought with win linked las cannon, extra armour, and tank hunters at 160 pts

 

 

Congratulations for completing your vow Chaplain and for moving to a new one immediately! :)

 

Just a point though - you cannot claim point for things that cannot be physically represented on the mini. So Tank hunters... I'd say edit that (10pts) out of your vow. It's not a big impact but it for keeping the whole thing level.. thx!

 

EDIT: Don't worry - I did it for you ;) Table updated!

[Tolek]

Brother-Captain Semper,

 

I would like to expand on my second vow........While looking through bitz and stuff for friends I found I got a new finecast Techmarine w/4 servitors (175 pts) I would like to add to my vow below.....

 

"I, Tolek, answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and make a second vow to complete 3x Initiate Biker's w/flamers, 1 Drop Pod w/storm bolter, 1 Razorback w/TWLC, 9x Initiate's w/bolters, 8x Initiate's w/bp and ccw, 5x Neophyte's w/bp and ccw, and 1 Techmarine w/2xTech Servitor's and 2x Gun Servitor's/heavy bolters from Codex: Black Templars for a total value of 722 points on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to The Black Templars and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end."

 

I would greatly appreciate it, as I am too also trying to boost us Black Templars!

[Tolek]

WoW! ChaplainCliff that LRC is mean lookin! Nice job!