teblin Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Two weeks ago I fought Nids @ 600 points, a Carnifex, Hive Tyrant and 20 gaunts, and got steamrolled after some bad luck and his MC's power. However, I re-fought him today using the BT Codex (first match was with BA). My list: Castellan w/ BP + CS 5 Initiates w/ 1 Lascannon 7 Initiates w/ 1 Plasmagun Vindicator Predator Executioner w/ Lascan sponsons The Executioner is a Forgeworld Predator variant, its main weapon is the Plasma Destroyer, essentially a 3-shot Plasma cannon. So you wanna be cheesy and take two MCs at 600 points? Meet the Plasma destroyer :P In the first turn, with 6 AP2 shots, I removed all of the Hive Tyrant's wounds and he was out. His first turn, moved the gaunts forward, that was about it. Turn 2: The Demolisher, Initiates and Pred mop up the remaining Gaunts. With nothing left on the table, his Carnifex couldn't join the game next turn. VIctory for the sons of Dorn! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Did you clean the bug juice off the sole of your boots. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 He didn't get close enough to spill any on me ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticarErictheblue Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Well done! I need you next time I play tyranids. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Well, the Executioner is going into battle against Orks next week, hopefully she'll get something done there too :b Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
danimrath Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 So he failed his reserves roll for the carni lol? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal_Roujakis Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 should've left it on the field and not kept it in reserves :) If I was running Nids... I'd take a Tervigon, Gaunts, and if I can... squeez another Tervigon... a Tyrant could only do so much... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andhil Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Did you ask him what he was thinking leaving that Carnifex in reserve? Especially when facing THAT much plasma. Even if it did emerge from reserves it'd still be too far out to do anything except being a huge target. Still, nice win! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 He didn't know what my new list was going to be. My first game against him used an improvised list, where I used what I had happened to have finished painting from the BA Dex, so it wasn't much good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andhil Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Oh, that does explain some things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3m01iti0n Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 You sir ave convinced me to buy a Pred Executioner. What are your thoughts on the Beamer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andhil Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 The Executioners weapon sounds familiar... Did they 'steal' it from the IG's Leman Russ variant? Yeah, I believe said variant is also called the Executioner. (as is the cannon itself. *facepalm) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
teblin Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 You sir ave convinced me to buy a Pred Executioner. What are your thoughts on the Beamer? The Beamer is better in Apoc, as it only uses its full potential at 42 inches or further. The most common stats you'll be using is the Str 8 AP 4 Large Blast, which is good for horde armies but anything with 3+ armour or better won't die that easily. The Plasma Destroyer, while only having a 36" range, has 3 shots and is AP2, making it great for hunting MCs and Termies. It's also small blast, so you can get a lot of wounds with it. If you're lucky you can kill most of a 10-man Termie squad in one round of shooting if they are unlucky with their Invuln saves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3m01iti0n Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Oh damn I am all over that then. Forget the Beamer. I love the HH look too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3392920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasma-freak Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 3 Plasmacannon shots! Sold! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276754-600pts-vs-tyranids-nids-tabled-by-turn-two/#findComment-3393516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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