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E TENEBRAE LUX



icon7.gif THE DARK ANGELS PAINTING CHALLENGE icon7.gif





THE CHALLENGE


Ultramarines: the epitome of courage and honor. The upholders of the legacy of Guilliman. Cultured yet lethal. Noble yet ruthless. But how do you measure up against the First Legion, the Honored, the Sons of Lion? Are you the monumental warriors you have everybody believe or just a sidekick of the Angels of Darkness? Bring forward your best, Scions of Guilliman and answer the call. Or turn away to cower in your marble halls, acknowledging defeat and shame eternal.

+++BROTHERS! WAR CALLS YOU. WILL YOU ANSWER?+++

Welcome to E TENEBRAE LUX, the Dark Angels Painting Challenge. This Challenge aims to cultivate faction loyalty and tighten the relations of members of the various forums while getting miniatures painted at the same time. E TENEBRAE LUX is structured quite differently compared to the LPC that many of you might be familiar with. It is designed to play down the inherent disadvantage of low vow-count (that some forums seem to suffer from), evening out as much as possible the chance of victory for all. It also allows for the development of strategies such as to who’s going to paint what, under the coordination of moderators or other active members of your sub-forum. Even a last minute hero might tip the balance!!!


THE RULES


1. ELIGIBLE FORUMS: This challenge involves all the sub-forums that are associated with a Codex officially released by GW. See eligible forums in the “Important Stuff” section below.

2. VOWS: Each participant MUST declare the sub-forum (and hence the Codex to be used) in his/her vow. That’s how his/her allegiance will be defined. You cannot pledge for the Blood Angels sub-forum for example and use Codex: Space Wolves units as your vow. One has to make a choice. This is different from the LPC where people can paint whatever they like and pledge it for whichever forum they like. Here it’s about faction loyalty! So make your choice and support your preferred faction to the bitter end!

3. LEGAL ENTRIES: Each vow should be a legal unit from the chosen Codex. It can be upgraded with any legal upgrades but WYSIWYG is required. An exception is made for dedicated transports that can be entered individually as if they were standalone entries in any Codex. Furthermore Special Characters that are used as squad upgrades can also be entered individually and are worth the “upgrade” points. If in doubt of whether your vow is legal or not, feel free to raise the question (publicly or through PMs) and you will receive the ruling of the Inner Circle before you commit.

4. THE TWIST: EXPANDING THE VOWS: Here is the twist: once the vow is complete, a new vow with additional units can be added but they should also be legal entries from chosen Codex as described above. This new vow must be clearly made according to the same format of the original vow. It should be stressed that the participant is liable for all the vows he makes. Failing one is failing all. So think carefully before stepping-up your commitment, if you fail on the second or subsequent vows all is lost!

5. THE WINNER: The sub-forum with the most points (as per relevant Codex) in the end of the event wins. As simple as that. Those that complete their vows successfully will get an amazing banner declaring their success in the Dark Angels Challenge while those that vowed for the winning forum will get the “Dark Angels Challenge Champions” banner that can wear with pride until the end of their days! Those that fail will be branded with the banner of shame until the year-end!


IMPORTANT STUFF


Timing of the event:

E TENEBRAE LUX opening: May 15th
Vow submission period: May 15th until June 15th at 22:00 GMT
E TENEBRAE LUX ending: August 15 at 22:00 GMT.

The format of the vow should be:

“I [insert name here] answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete [insert unit name here] from Codex: [insert Codex name here] of total value [insert point value here] on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to [insert Chapter/Legion/Warband] and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end”


Eligible Forums:

• Black Templars – Codex: Black Templars
• Blood Angels – Codex: Blood Angels
• Dark Angels – Codex: Dark Angels
• Index Astartes – Codex: Space Marines
• Liber Astartes – Codex: Space Marines
• Space Wolves – Codex: Space Wolves
• Ultramarines – Codex: Space Marines
• ALL Chaos sub-forums – Codex: Chaos Space Marines OR Codex: Chaos Daemons
• Ordos Inquisition – Codex: Grey Knights OR SoBs PDF.
• Adeptus Mechanichus – IMPERIAL TITANS ONLY! (more on that in the Forgeworld section below)

Forgeworld: Forgeworld entries are legal provided it is clearly stated that the unit can be used in the chosen Codex in the 40k context. They worth the points as depicted in the relevant Forgeworld publication. The only exception here is Imperial Titans. For people that want to have a go with Imperial Titans they can legitimately do so if the vow is pledged for Adeptus Mechanicus. That’s the only non-Codex entries that are legal in this Challenge and the only vows that can be pledged on behalf of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

Only two pictures are required – one in the beginning (minis unpainted or primed or in very early stages of painting) and one for the finished vow. You are of course welcome to post as many pictures as you like in your WIP thread – but just two (one at the start and one at the finish) will suffice!

This thread is the “Chapter House” for this event. All vows of this sub-forum should be posted in this very thread in order to be valid. This is also the place to declare vow completions and/or vow renewals. Finally posting your WIP thread links in your vow post will be tremendously helpful! This is a big event guys, so making life easier for me, will help avoid confusion and backs ‘n forths…

You can also use this thread to gauge the progress of your forum (I’ll update often) and compare it with other forums in their respective threads. It will also be a good place to talk to each other as how to go about it, and organize your forum effort.

I am Captain Semper and the Inner Circle has given me command of this event. I’ll be glad to answer any questions as we go along and I will keep track of all forums’ efforts. So I’m the person you need to talk to for anything regarding the procedures of this competition but Moderators still have full control of the Meltas, Flamers and Blades of Reason. And they will gladly use all of them given half a chance...

May the best forum win!


Dark Angels Painting Challenge/Ultramarines sub-forum
Backsplash Landraider Crusader 260 Incomplete
Chaplain Silkor a Librarian in Terminator Armour, a 6 man Terminator Squad and a 5 man Terminator Assault Squad 565 Incomplete
Greatcrusade08 2 ten man 'scout' units and 4 five man scout units + Cassius + Lysander+ 2 drop pods 1,095 Incomplete
Jaigo Ironclad dreadnought w. h.fllamer, Lysander, Calgar, Landraider redeemer (with multi melta), 2x Vindicators with siege shields, 1 dakka Predator, 5x Vanguard Vets (5 JP's, 5 SS. Sgt PF, 4* LC), 6x Vanguard Vets (6 JP's, 5 PW's, sgt 1 PF) 1,790 Incomplete
Cptn. Palladorus one Tactical Squad with plasma gun and heavy bolter, one Whirlwind, and one Predator Annihilator with lascannon 430 Incomplete
Crimson Templar Storm Talon with Missiles (I have not decided between the two but the points are the same),5xHonour guard w two relic blades (only taking the points for 4 since the standard bearer is done), Razorback (TL Lascannon, extra-armour and Pintle storm bolter), Marneus Calgar in both armour variants 950 Incomplete
Ramell a ten-man Tactical Squad with a Plasma Gun and a Power Sword 169 Incomplete
roooooot Terminator Assault Squad, Chaplain, Landspeeder Typhoon, Vindicator, Librarian, Marneus Calgar (Armor of Antilochus) 885 Incomplete
ShinyRhino one 5-man Scout Squad with heavy weapon, led by Sergeant Telion 135 Incomplete
Toxichobbit one 10 man Tactical Squad (plasma gun, multi-melta and combi-plasma for the Sergeant), one Techmarine (upgraded with thunder hammer), one Librarian (Upgraded to Epistolary) and one 5 man Assualt Squad (flamer and thunder hammer and melta bombs for the Sergeant) 565 Incomplete
Ultrarich one Techmarine with full servo harness and Captain Sicarius, Contemptor with heavy conversion beamer and close combat arm with fist mounted bolter 535 Incomplete
Captain Semper Venerable Brother

Captain Semper

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How would I account for a magnetized Predator? Should I just list it as the highest possible points value of all the configurations?

 

You cannot gain points from the magnetized bits. You have to choose a particular configuration and pledge it. Good luck :D

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Well, I've posted my WIP thread (a day late). But here's what pictures I have right now:

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/Ramell_of_Cadia/Ultramarines/Work%20In%20Progress/MariusLearchusPIP.jpg

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu321/Ramell_of_Cadia/Ultramarines/Work%20In%20Progress/SquadAureliusBlutacMockup.jpg

First two are both PIP. The Plasma Gunner, Brother Marius, is nearly done, while Learchus, as you can see, still needs some work.

The six unpainted models are just put together using Blu-Tack, hence things like the wonky backpack. I haven't settled on how the last two will look.

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I, Cptn. Palladorus, answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete one Tactical Squad with plasma gun and heavy bolter, one Whirlwind, and one Predator Annihilator with lascannon sponsons from Codex: Space Marines of total value 430 points on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to the Ultramarines and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end.
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E TENEBRAE LUX – 2nd WEEK UPDATE



http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/DA_Challenge_vs_UM.jpg



E TENEBRAE LUX – WEEK 2
Black Templars 24 10,931 455
Blood Angels 26 12,279 472
Dark Angels 33 16,991 515
Index Astartes 16 6,655 416
Liber Astartes 7 5,043 720
Space Wolves 19 12,731 637
Ultramarines 6 2,709 452
Chaos 19 5,625 296
Ordos Inquisition 6 1,633 272
Total 156 74,597 478
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Codex Space Marines 29 14,407 497


Comments:

The Dark Angels retain the highest number of vows and the highest point-count however the difference with the rest of the forums has narrowed. Still they retain a fairly high points/vow ratio but it is evident that their leading position is challenged from all fronts. They increased their point-count by 30% in the week (5.0k pts).

The Wolves made an impressive effort last week keeping the second position in terms of pledged points increasing last week’s levels by 43% (5.5k pts). They also retain one of the highest points/vow that increased even more compared to last week. This is mainly because of the relatively high density of super-vows (>1,000pts). It appears that the Wolves have an affinity for entering high value vows and they are also very vocal about it! It seems to be a genetic thing... Maybe something that should be looked into?

Blood Angels are the heroes of this week. From a fairly weak position (4th or 5th if we count the Codex Astartes forums together) they climbed to third place overtaking the Black Templars and only a handful of points separating them from the Wolves (around 450pts where the average vow is 470 – so just a vow away from second place). Congratulations guys – the Angels of Blood showed resilience that I guess is a signature trait... Well done. Just to get the measure of effort the Blood Angels increased their pledged points by more than 52% on the week adding 6.4k points the biggest addition of any single forum!

Black Templars continue with their systematic approach to the challenge staying in touch with the top positions but slipping to 4th place with a good 1.3k points behind the Blood Angels. Given their average points/vow it means that, roughly, at this stage they are 3 vows behind... Certainly an easy to cover distance if they don’t slip further -or indeed if the Blood Angels don’t take-off. Still they managed to increase their point count by 41% on the week but adding only 4.4k points. Sorry guys – you need to step-up the effort!

Index Astartes and Liber Astartes are doing a fantastic job! They have increased their vows by 69% and 74%(!) over the week and also increased their points/vow ratio to 416 (from 259) and to 720 (from 442) respectively. However, individually they have a fairly low number of participants (pledged vows). If new blood comes in with vows close the current averages I wouldn’t be surprised to see a change in the top three positions – and a nasty surprise to the “traditional” powers! So guys don’t hold back! Go Liber! …and Index ;)

Ultramarines are really lagging. They only added 1 vow in the past week and total points pledged are the second lowest. However the points/vow seems to be at par with the leading forums so again we have lack of numbers not commitment! Someone needs to explain this to me. How come Ultramarines lag in numbers? Seriously guys, pick up your brushes and stand by the XIII Legion!

However if one is to measure the relative weight of the C:SMs in the ranks of B&C one should look at the Codex Space Marines forums as one. In this case, after the second week, they are the 2nd (!) in points pledged; they increased their vows by 62% w-o-w adding a stunning 9k pts the largest addition among all forums and with more than 1.5k pts difference to the Wolves!!!

Chaos has two conflicting characteristics (well a million actually but I won’t go there right now :D) . in terms of vows its right there with the Wolves. In terms points/vow... VERY low!!! (less than 300). What Chaos lacks is a few super-vows (>1,000pts). Without them, their best chance is to wait for others to fail and keep renewing their own... Not a very sound strategy if the leading forum has currently pledged 3x the points they have. So more high-value entries should be the order of the day!

Ordos Inquisiton continue to try to purge the Galaxy on their own! A noble cause and something for all of us to aspire to! Good luck Brothers – continue upon your path of righteousness!

No Titans yet... :(

So now we enter week 3 of the competition. Good luck to all and remember: After June 15th NO NEW ENTRANTS will be allowed. The teams would be set! So take the vow now or stay on the bench to watch your Brothers fight it out!

Good luck to all!
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Ultramarines are really lagging. They only added 1 vow in the past week and total points pledged are the second lowest. However the points/vow seems to be at par with the leading forums so again we have lack of numbers not commitment! Someone needs to explain this to me. How come Ultramarines lag in numbers? Seriously guys, pick up your brushes and stand by the XIII Legion!

You know how everybody plays Ultramarines? Because most players think that, nobody plays Ultramarines.

greatcrusade08 Venerable Brother

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You know how everybody plays Ultramarines? Because most players think that, nobody plays Ultramarines.

Correction: No veterans play Ultramarines.

 

meh, just for the sake of true correctness, there are two types of ultramarine players.

1: new beginners who paint them blue becuase thats how they appear on the box, within a year or two due to new interests or 'anti-ultra peer pressure' they will move on to new armies or leave the hobby altogether.

2: veteran players like, myself, thantoes, idaho, TEC, pariah et al, who are around the 30 y/o mark with many years playing experience who like the fluff/theme and colour scheme.

we do tend to attract some real harcore fluff-heads, which IMO isnt always a good thing, but for the most part we are a small dedicated group of veteran players

UltraRich Venerable Brother

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I UltraRich answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete one Techmarine with full servo harness and Captain Sicarius from Codex: Ultramarine of total value ?? on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to Ultramarines and my dented ego for failing my LPC and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end if there is any room in my footer....
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You know how everybody plays Ultramarines? Because most players think that, nobody plays Ultramarines.

Correction: No veterans play Ultramarines.

 

If that were true, I think you'd see MORE vows. Many of the Ultramarine subforum regulars are long-time vets with complete collections. I knwo at least two posters have full battle companies built and painted. It's the more accomplished, veteran players/posters who have less of a need to make the vows for new models and units, because they're effectively capped out.

 

My vow is small because I don't have the free time like I used to. I'm pledging a reaonable goal, and will add to it if and when I finish the initial vow. Better to succeed small than fail big. :rolleyes:

UltraRich Venerable Brother

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Indeed! Excellent blue there rooooot!

 

@ Ultrarich: Your vow is fine - just waiting for the points to update the table! :P

 

I paint but dont play so Ive no idea of the points value. I think sicarius is 145 but whats a techmarine in full harness? Anyone?

 

Heres my update. I started the techmarine yesterday and have got the body about done bar final highlights

 

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/SDC11717.jpg

 

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/SDC11718.jpg

Seahawk Venerable Brother

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You know how everybody plays Ultramarines? Because most players think that, nobody plays Ultramarines.

Correction: No veterans play Ultramarines.

If that were true, I think you'd see MORE vows. Many of the Ultramarine subforum regulars are long-time vets with complete collections. I knwo at least two posters have full battle companies built and painted. It's the more accomplished, veteran players/posters who have less of a need to make the vows for new models and units, because they're effectively capped out.

Exactly. It's pretty much only veterans that play the Ultramarines proper, and we already have completed armies (I know I do!). I already have so much painting to get done for Fantasy, my commissions, and my other armies that I have no inclination to buy/paint anything new for my blue dudes :P.

 

The BA and SW obviously have large vows because they are popularist armies, especially with the youngins. The =][= doesn't have many because they had full armies that simply translated into a new codex.

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I, Jaigo stand by my brothers in our answer to the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete the list below on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to the Chapter, and failure will bring shame to the Ultramarines and myself, and doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end

 

List in progress,

Note. Pic of the before painting can be mismatched and messy bits. Because most mech is salvaged (bought second hand) and will be remade for the chapter. Most I have pictures of when cleaning them, and basecoated.

A lot of troups will be build from bits but remain true to the squad.

 

Not to happy with some bits I have to use, so will put some units on hold till I got the goodies I need.

What I will commit to now:

 

Ironclad dreadnought 145

- Replaced stormbolter with heavy flamer.

 

Lysander200

Calgar 250

Landraider redeemer 250

- added MM

Vindicator with siege shield no. 1 125

Vindicator with siege shield no. 2 125

1 dakka predator 85

 

Vanguard vets 5 320

5 JP's, 5 SS. Sgt PF, 4* LC

 

Vanguard vets 6 290

6 JP's, 5 PW's, sgt 1 PF

 

Sum: 1790

 

 

 

 

Not commited and options for when the above is done. Thus on hold:

master of the forge with servitors.

Honour guards

5 man Sternguards

6 man Sternguards

2 razorbacks

2 rhino's

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