=] Call to Arms 2025 - ASTARTES STRONGHOLD [=

[Jolemai]

On 8/26/2025 at 10:19 AM, Jolemai said:

 I, Reclusiarch Jolemai, heed the Call to Arms and pledge to paint 1x Void Shield Generator for 9 points for the Glory of the Blood Angels and the Adeptus Astartes Stronghold on or before 15th September 2025, or bear the badge of failure until year's end.

 

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To do:

• Reinforce the containment structure
• Paint

 

 

Hopefully not too late as it will be finished shortly, but it is possible to amend this to also be my Master of the Forge entry please? @Dr_Ruminahui

[Dr_Ruminahui]

No problem, and done.

[Dr_Ruminahui]

-  STATE OF THE EVENT -

WE ARE ALMOST DONE (2 weeks left as of September 1)

 

 

We are in the final legs of this race, and this is your last chance for useless stats until the event is all wrapped up!  Since the 1/2 way mark, we have2 new participants (total of 71) and are up 17 vows (to 112), and have inceased our vowed points by 415 (to 4,167).  We are bumped up our Master of the Forge entries from 10 to 12 and still have no Young Bloods.  If you think I have missed anything or anyone, please let me know here or by message.

 

Leading stronghold in vowed points remains Heresy at  1369 (which is up 99 pnts).  They also still have to 2 highest strongest subfactions in terms of vowed points - For the Emperor at 777 (up 68) and For the Warmaster at 592 (up 10).

 

Although its still anybody's game, Astartes has pulled into the lead in terms of percentage of points in completed vows, with 43,23% (up from 15.83), with Xenos close on its tail at 42.59% (up from 31.56%).  Former leader the Imperium has slumped to 3rd at 39.38% (previously 32.06%) of pledged points completed, with Chaos and Heresy retaining their previous positions (Chaos is up to 22.42% from 7.01 and Heresy is up to 10.52% from 4.96%). So, an amazing rally by Astartes.

 

In terms of raw points of completed vows, Xenos maintains the lead at 436.5 (up from 287), still followed by Astartes, now at 311.5 (from 103), with Chaos rising from last to 3rd with 189 (previously 50), the Heresy at 144 (previously 63) and Imperium dropping swapping places with chaos and now in the rear with 82.5 (previously 67).

 

There are now two subfactions with 100% completion rates, both in Imperium - Deathwatch with 45 points in 1 completed vow, and Imperium of Mankind with 2 completed vows (from different members) worth 37.5.  All factions have at least one member representing them except the same from last time - Genestealer cults, Sisters and Mechanicus.  Imperial Knights have slipped out of the list, having obtained a supporter (but no vowed knights).

 

In terms of partipations, Astartes has the most participating frater at 24, followed by Xenos with 21, Chaos with 18, Heresy with 17 and finally Imperium with just 7.  So, asides from poor Imperium, the level of participation (and least in terms of the number of individual members) is remarkably even.  That said, individuals may participate in several strongholds - the Board champion at doing that remains @Dr. Clock, who has vows totaling 56.5 points (all but 6 points of which are completed) across all forums but Heresy - I guess the good doctor is strictly a 40K player.

 

In terms of total number of vows, Xenos leads with 32 (14 completed), then Astartes with 30 (14 completed), then Chaos and Heresy are tied at 22 (9 completed in Chaos, 8 in Heresy) and Imperium with 7 (3 of which are completed).

 

@SgtSharp remains since my first update the participant with both the biggest single vow and the most vowed points, all 419 of which are for the Emperor in the Heresy forum.  He's painted a ton of militia this event, but still has a bunch more to complete his vow.  @Antarius remains the member (again since update 1) with the most points in completed vows, with 4 completed vows across 3 strongholds worth 248 points (up 74 from last review), but still has 2 vows worth 49 points in the works.

 

Fantastic work by everyone so far - its always fantastic to see pictures of all the completed models.  Just one last push - hopefully everyone can get their vows completed.  And as a final reminder all vows must be submitted before the end of September 15 (Pacific Coast time) to be valid.

[Jolemai]

Vow Two complete

 

Void Shield Generator complete

9/9 points complete

 

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[Boc]

On 8/28/2025 at 1:38 AM, Boc said:

I, Boc, heed the Call to Arms and make my second pledge to paint 2 Repulsor Executioners (12) for the Glory of the Black Templars (still gross) - and the Astartes Stronghold on or before September 15th, or bear the badge of failure until year's end. 

 

Complete.

 

 

[Wormwoods]

And update on my vow, and final model to be completed! The last 5 terminators are done - sans shoulders, thanks to @Dr_Ruminahui for the confirmation there - and join their fellows as I finish the (minor) conversion work on their captain. I'll basecoat him tomorrow, and bash out my final model before the final deadline!

 

[crimsondave]

 Vow complete….

 

 

More pictures here.......

 

 

 

 

Edited September 7 by crimsondave

[Dr_Ruminahui]

Reporting Page updated - please review to ensure your entry is correct (subfaction, link, models vowed, point value, entry into Master of the Forge).  This is the last reporting page until the event is completed - THERE IS 1 WEEK REMAINING. 

 

As a reminder, all completed vows must be submitted by midnight Pacific Time (so, West Coast of North America) of September 15.

[Jolemai]

  I, Reclusiarch Jolemai, heed the Call to Arms and pledge to paint 1x Chaplain for 5 points for the Glory of the Blood Angels and the Adeptus Astartes Stronghold on or before 15th September 2025, or bear the badge of failure until year's end.

 

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To do:

• Paint

 

[Wormwoods]

On 6/15/2025 at 7:56 PM, Wormwoods said:

I, Wormwoods, heed the Call to Arms and pledge to paint 10 Terminators, 5 Jump Assault Intercessors, 5 Infernus Marines, a Terminator Captain, and a Jump Captain for 30 pts for the Glory of the Sin Eaters - A Blood Angels Successor - and the Astartes Stronghold on or before September 15th, or bear the badge of failure until year's end.

 

I am entering the Jump Captain as a (somewhat low-effort) Master of The Forge submission:

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Remaining on-sprue and primed models here. Please note, not all of the on-sprue Infernus marines will be included in this vow. I just haven't decided which two will be joining the three primed:

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VOW COMPLETE!

 

 

Detailed pics follow.

 

Infernus, Jump Intercessors, and Terminators:

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Jump Captain - Master of The Forge entry:

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Terminator Captain:

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Thank you to Dr_Ruminahui for the confirmation on the missing assault terminator shoulderpads. 

[Lord_Ikka]

Vow Complete - 

Primarch Gulliman (10 pts)

Captain Uriel Ventris and 2 Captains in Tacticus armor (15 pts)

3 Company Heroes marines (3 pts)

4 Victrix Guard/Bladeguard (4pts)

1 5-man Sternguard Veterans squad (5 pts)

 

 

Edited September 11 by Lord_Ikka

[greatcrusade08]

Vow complete, all battle ready

 

[jaxom]

"Brothers, to take part in our crusade is to be immortal!" - Davian Thule, Honored Ancient of the Blood Ravens chapter.

 

Vow complete! 

10 Inferni, 5 Hellblasters, 5 Heavy Intercessors, 1 Judiciar, 1 Apothecary Biologis, and 1 Brutalis Dreadnought for 33 pts for the Glory of the Adeptus Astartes Stronghold!

 

 

 

 

Judiciar (MoF entry)

 

Heavy Intercessors & Apothecary

Hellblasters

Infernus Marines

 

 

 

 

Edited September 13 by jaxom
Links to older entries

[Lostrael]

Vow complete. 

Spoiler

 

[jaxom]

That painting on the sword is awesome!

[Boc]

Here's a consolidation of both views:

 

1x Repulsor

 

2x Gladiators

 

1x Impulsor

 

2x Ballistus dreadnoughts

 

2x Repulsor Executioners

[Dr_Ruminahui]

48 HOURS LEFT TO SUBMIT COMPLETED VOWS!

[Brother Christopher]

Just in time, my second vow is done.

 

 

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And some close-ups:

 

 

 

[Halandaar]

On 6/15/2025 at 9:18 PM, Halandaar said:

I, HALANDAAR, heed the Call to Arms and pledge to paint the following models for a total of 46 POINTS for the Glory of the ADEPTUS ASTARTES of the ASTARTES STRONGHOLD on or before 15th September 2025, or bear the badge of failure until years end. 

• Ragnar Blackmane (5)
• Wolf Priest (5)
• Wolf Guard Battle Leader (5)
• Wolf Guard Battle Leader (5)
• 3 Wolfguard Headtakers & 3 Hunting Wolves (6)
• 10 Grey Hunters (10)
• 10 Blood Claws (10)

 

Can scarcely believe it, but for the first time in several years I've actually finished the vow!

[Dr_Ruminahui]

24 HOURS LEFT TO SUBMIT COMPLETED VOWS!

[RXtacy]

Vow completed.

 

Edited September 16 by RXtacy

[Jolemai]

Vow Three Complete

 

Chaplain complete

Five points complete

 

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[Chaplain Raeven]

Apologies. I finished last week, but I totally forgot to post a pic. Just thought about it while getting ready to turn in for the night. Here's a bad pic, I'll replace it when I get the chance.

Edited Tuesday at 07:14 PM by Chaplain Raeven

[Dr_Ruminahui]

CALL TO ARMS 2025 IS NOW OVER!

(or at least the painting and submitting portion)

 

ANY VOW COMPLETIONS POSTED AFTER THIS POINT WILL NOT BE COUNTED AS COMPLETED.

 

That said, please continue posting in the Stronghold and sharing pictures of your models.  I will post further tomorrow after I record the final week of the event.

 

THANK YOU ALL FOR PARTICIPATING

[Halandaar]

On 9/14/2025 at 9:59 PM, Halandaar said:

 

Can scarcely believe it, but for the first time in several years I've actually finished the vow!

 

A few more pics of these guys to prove I didn't just paint the tops