A Deathwatch Army Project

[Prot]

Look at all those Storm Shields! It’s almost like they became ridiculously cheap recently! Lol

 

Well done.

[HorrOwl]

2 Prot: 
It is just a coincindence, I tell you! :)

[HorrOwl]

Terminators have arrived!

 

 

A Salamander Watch Captain in Terminator Armour:

 

 

And all the termies in  one shot: Ultramarine, Blood Angel, Angel Redeemed, Dark Angel, Black templar, Aurora, Salamander Captain

 

[HorrOwl]

And the final touch: another 5 shield bearers.

from left to right: Hospitallerm Knight of Gryphonne, Red Wolf, Metamarine, Tauran

 

 

 

Another iteration of the army is now fully painted and playable! :D

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Excellent work.

[HorrOwl]

A small addition to an army

3 "gunfighter" Vanguard Veterans(Blood angel with golden pistols, Black Templar and a Raven Guard) and 3 Blackshields with stormbolters and...um... shields. :-)


 

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Excellent work on the Vanguard Vets.

[Duke Danse Macabre]

Your SB vets are looking the part, keep up the good work. :)

[HorrOwl]

Thanks! :)

In the next update there will be  a small inquisitorial detachment just to fill that 60-80 pts. 

[Kolgrim DeathHowl]

Excellent painting and conversions so far!! Not used to seeing someone use so many Blackstars, that's pretty cool!!

[HorrOwl]

With a new CA it is time to post some army lists I use, maybe it will be interesting for someone

So, 

 

 

 

1750 Deathwatch

== Batallion detachment: ==

 

HQ1: Watchmaster: Relic: The Tome of Ectoclades; Warlord: Lord of Hidden Knowledge - 115 pts

 

HQ2: Watch Captain in Terminator Armour: Powerfist&Meltagun,Combi Melta - 133 pts

 

HQ3: Inquisitor(Ordo Xenos, Psyker, Force Sword) - 63 pts

 Psy Power: 

 

Elite1: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

Elite2: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

Elite3: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

 

Troops1: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran,  2 Power Swords, 2 Chainswords, 9 Stormbolters, 5 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 197 pts

Troops2: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran,  2 Power Swords, 2 Chainswords, 9 Stormbolters, 5 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 197 pts

Troops3: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran,  2 Power Swords, 2 Chainswords, 9 Stormbolters, 5 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 197 pts

 

 

Fl1: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

Fl2: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

 

8 CP

 

Total:1750 pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2000

 

2000 Deathwatch

== Batallion detachment: ==

HQ1: Watchmaster: Relic: The Tome of Ectoclades; Warlord: Lord of Hidden Knowledge - 115 pts

 

HQ2: Watch Captain in Terminator Armour: Powerfist&Meltagun,Combi Melta - 133 pts

 

Elite1: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

Elite2: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

Elite3: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

 

Troops1: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran, 1 Blackshield, 2 Power Swords, 1 Chainsword, 9 Stormbolters, 6 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 201

Troops2: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran, 1 Blackshield, 2 Power Swords, 1 Chainsword, 9 Stormbolters, 6 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 201

Troops3: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran, 1 Blackshield, 2 Power Swords, 1 Chainsword, 9 Stormbolters, 6 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 201

 

== Air-wing Detachment ==

 

Fl1: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

Fl2: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

Fl3: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

 

== Vanguard Detachment ==

 

 

HQ1: Inquisitor(Ordo Xenos, Psyker, Force Sword) - 63 pts

Psy Power: 

Elite1: Acolyte(Bolter, Bolt Pistol) - 8 pts

Elite2: Acolyte(Bolter, Bolt Pistol) - 8 pts

Elite3: Acolyte(Bolter, Bolt Pistol) - 8 pts

 

10 CP

 

 

 

and 

2250:

 

== Batallion detachment: ==

HQ1: Watchmaster: Relic: The Tome of Ectoclades; Warlord: Lord of Hidden Knowledge - 115 pts

 

HQ2: Watch Captain in Terminator Armour: Powerfist&Meltagun,Combi Melta - 133 pts

 

Elite1: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

Elite2: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

Elite3: Venerable Dreadnought(TLLC + ML) - 140 pts

 

Troops1: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran, 1 Blackshield, 2 Power Swords, 1 Chainsword, 9 Stormbolters, 6 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 201

Troops2: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran, 1 Blackshield, 2 Power Swords, 1 Chainsword, 9 Stormbolters, 6 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 201

Troops3: 10 Veterans (2 Terminators, 1 Vanguard Veteran, 1 Blackshield, 2 Power Swords, 1 Chainsword, 9 Stormbolters, 6 StormShields, 2 BoltPistols) - 201

Troops4: 5 Veterans(2 Bolters, 1 StormBolter, 3 СhainSwords, 2 FragCannons) - 112 pts

Troops5: 5 Veterans(2 Bolters, 1 StormBolter, 3 СhainSwords, 2 FragCannons) - 112 pts

Troops6: 5 Veterans(2 Bolters, 1 StormBolter, 3 СhainSwords, 2 FragCannons) - 112 pts

 

== Air-wing Detachment ==

 

Fl1: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

Fl2: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

Fl3: Corvus Blackstar (TL AC, 2xCorvus Blackstar Launcher, HurricaneBolter, Infernum Halo-Launcher) - 214 pts

 

 

 

9 CP

 

Total:2249 pts

 

 

 

From time to time I change fragteams to assassins or Inquisition but the core (dreads, SBteam, Corvus, captain and Master) stays. 

Watchcaptain is always given a Beacon Angelis.

 

SBteams and Captain are always in a deepstrike, dreads and corvuses  begin on a table.

Fragteams are usually in corvuses, watchmaster too .

 

If there are good targets for corvuses (massed infantry, tau drones, etc etc ) then on first turn watchmaster disembarks as far as he can and advance. Usually 3+ on advance is enough  for a reroll/ectoclade aura to reach a corvus that moves 20" forward. Other corvuses try to make a triangle around Master to get all juicy rerolls and tactics.  

If there are no good targets for corvuses (what is very rare indeed), Master usually stays behind with dreads. 

 

On a second turn corvuses stays in tight formation after move , Captain deepstrikes in center of it , SBteam land so they will be in reroll aura of a watchmaster when he will be moved by a beacon angelis to the captain. 

 

Of course there are armies that can't be dealt with massed bolter fire - Knights for example. In that case you'll have to play for objective control with corvuses trying to block Knights from controlling objectives by flying onto markers and shooting allied infantry.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 23, 2019 by HorrOwl

[Black Knight]

I wish I had three Corvus Blackstar to use but I bet it looks pretty good on the table top, do they get focused or do people ignore them at that ammount?

 

Do you play many 2250 games?

[HorrOwl]

the most common rate of attrition is one corvus in a round

 

I wish I had three Corvus Blackstar to use but I bet it looks pretty good on the table top, do they get focused or do people ignore them at that ammount?

the most common rate of attrition is one corvus in a round

same for the dreads

 

Do you play many 2250 games?

actually, yes

my community makes 2 types of tournaments: " 1 day-3 games 1750 " and "2 days 4 games 2250" so i usually play 1750 and 2250 points games

[infyrana]

I like the lists, do you ever use stalker pattern boltguns? How are your troops 1,2,3 setup? Hard to know with the commas who has what, ie 2 term + 8 marines, the power swords are for ther terms etc?

 

Really like the plentiful corvus's and dreads!

[HorrOwl]

//I like the lists, do you ever use stalker pattern boltguns?//

Nope. 

I preffer sheer firepower. 

Also, stalkers are heavy so -1 after teleportation.

 

I would consider them if they allow to target characters or someting like that, though.

 

 

//How are your troops 1,2,3 setup? Hard to know with the commas who has what, ie 2 term + 8 marines, the power swords are for ther terms etc?//

 

2 terminators SB & PW each (for soaking low ap wounds)

1 Vanguard veteran with dual bolt pistols (i like the idea of a gunfighter marine, maybe later make another 3 with pistols and shields) for shooting after retreat

1 Blackshield with SB and Shield 

5 veterans with SB and Shield (high ap wounds)

Sergeant with chainsword and SB

Edited December 24, 2019 by HorrOwl

[Black Knight]

I think giving Stalkers the sniper rule would break the game beyond repair, just because you can field so many. Would be nice but having 30+ marines with Character tactical nukes sounds fun?

 

I still find it hard to hit that 10 model number with the double Battalion I like to field, it is nice to see them on the table though!

[HorrOwl]

// Would be nice but having 30+ marines with Character tactical nukes sounds fun?//

Primaris eliminators don't need even LOS.

Necrons don't seem to spam deathmarks  etc etc , so I don't think so.

 

Anyway, I'm ok with stormbolters. :)

 

 

//I still find it hard to hit that 10 model number with the double Battalion I like to field, it is nice to see them on the table though!//

 

Maximum sized units are much easier to deploy via deepstrike, to buff with  watchmaster etc, so for me it was quite obvious

[HorrOwl]

And now, something different: a deathwatch killteam for... um... killteam!

Honestly, I have never played KT yetm but it was interesting to try and make "a truescale" killteam. 
It was made obviously from intercessors with some conversions and kitbashing. 
I quite like the result but , of course won't be  making a whole army of them

 

Main view

 

From one side

 

And from another

 

With 'not a truescale' marine for size comparison

 

just a random photo

Edited February 9, 2020 by HorrOwl

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Excellent work on the models. Are they wearing camouflage? The blue armor keeps reminding me of the Ultramarines.

[HorrOwl]

Excellent work on the models

Thanks!

 

 

 

 Are they wearing camouflage? The blue armor keeps reminding me of the Ultramarines.

No, it is a shades of grey. I tried to make  a light reflections on a black armour

Edited February 9, 2020 by HorrOwl

[Kolgrim DeathHowl]

Excellent work so far!!

[HorrOwl]

A new suppliment is on upon this army and Deathwatch adapts, as ever.

So, Deathwatch is now an offshot of "Vanilla" SM, we're saying "Goodbye!" to SIA and "Hello!" to... thunderhammers! \

The current roster is:

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Patrol Detachment:

HQ1: Captain (Relic Blade, StormShield)- 105

Warlord: Paragon of their chapter (Ultramarines:Adept of the Codex)

Relic: Dominus Aegis

Elite1: Venerable Dreadnought (MultiMelta + Dread. Close Combat Weapon+Storm Bolter) - 140

Troops1: Deathwatch Veterans (9): 4 Veterans (Stormbolter+StormShield), Blackshield(chainsword + thunderhammer), 1 Veteran (Heavy Thunder Hammer), 2 Veteran (Stormbolter + chainsword) , Sergeant (Stormbolter +Thunder Hammer) - 255

Troops2: Deathwatch Veterans (9): 4 Veterans (Stormbolter+StormShield), Blackshield(chainsword + thunderhammer), 1 Veteran (Heavy Thunder Hammer), 2 Veteran (Stormbolter + chainsword) , Sergeant (Stormbolter +Thunder Hammer) - 255

Fly1: Corvus(TwinAssaultCannon, 2 Corvus launchers, Hurricane Bolter, Auspex Array) - 200

Fly2: Corvus(TLAC, TL CBL Hurricane, Auspex Array) - 200

Patrol Detachment #2 (-2 CP)

HQ1: Chaplain(Master of Sanctity) - 105

Relic: Beacon Angelis(-1 CP)

Trait: Wise Orator (-1 CP)

Litanies: Litany of hate, Exhortation of rage, Cantitle of hate

Elite1: Venerable Dreadnought (MM + CCW +SB) - 140

Elite2: Venerable Dreadnought (MM + CCW +SB) - 140

Troops3: Deathwatch Veterans (9): 4 Veterans (Stormbolter+StormShield), Blackshield(chainsword + thunderhammer), 1 Veteran (Heavy Thunder Hammer), 2 Veteran (Stormbolter + chainsword) , Sergeant (Stormbolter +Thunder Hammer) - 255

Fly1: Corvus(TLAC, TL CBL Hurricane, Auspex Array) - 200

8 CP

1998 pts

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The game plan is quite simple: A Captain and Dreadnoughts most of the time hold deployment zone(Captain give them 5++, replenish CP and give rerolls), 2 teams of Veterans begin in teleportarium, a Chaplain and a 3rd killteam deploys in one of the Corvuses.

On a first turn that corvus in untargettable via strategem. On a second Chaplain disembark, spell "+2 to charge" via strategem and 2 team teleporting so they can benefit from aura(so they would need only 7 on 2D6 to make a successful charge) then begins the hammertime.

Alternatively it can be played defensively using teleporting teams as a countercharge.

There is a lot of shooting (31 stormbolter, 3 hurricane bolters, 3 TL AC, 6 corvus launchers ), a lot of melee (9 thunderhammers, 3 dread CCW's) so you can play whatever you like.

And now some photos:

In all the glory:

Command Section:

Killteam Alpha:

Killteam Beta:

Killteam Gamma:

A Corvus Wing:

And an ingame photo:

Edited November 16, 2020 by HorrOwl

[Bjorn Firewalker]

Fine works, HorrOwl

[HorrOwl]

In addition to a classic "Firstborn" DW army I begin to collect a new, "modern" primaris only DW. 

And here are the first marines from it - 12 eradicators

 

"If the Emperor had meant us to show mercy, he wouldn

[Smoke Frog]

I love your deathwatch force!

 

Those eradicators are quite intimidating!