Athoria Games Slow Grow League

[W.A.Rorie]

 

Horus Heresy 3.0 Slow Grow Campaign

The Tarkath Front – War for the Galcoran Reach

Duration:: August 2nd 2025 - January 31st 2026

Starting Points: 500 pts

Monthly Growth: +500 pts per month (up to 3,000 pts by January)

Entry Fee: $30 (free if you purchased the Saturnine box)

 

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The fires of Istvaan spread unchecked, and now the Galcoran Reach burns. Word of Horus’ betrayal has reached this distant sector in the galactic north, now caught behind the Warmaster’s inexorable advance toward Terra. Ill-prepared for rebellion, the Reach erupts into chaos as warlords, forge-priests, and rogue commanders gather their strength in the Tarkath Sub-Sector, the industrial heart of the region and its last hope for resistance or domination.

 

Campaign Structure

Players are divided into two factions:

• Loyalists
•  Traitors

 

Teams must remain balanced, so please let us know if you’re flexible on which side you’d like to play.

 

Each month represents a new battlefront in the Tarkath Sub-Sector of the Galcoran Reach, with:

•  A unique star system
• A custom mission
• Special campaign rules

 

Pairings and mission packets are released on the first weekend of each month.

 

Lists are updated monthly; new 500pt increments must be submitted by the end of the first weekend each month.

 

List Writing Restrictions

• No Characters with the Unique Special Rules
• Your first 500pt list MUST contain a High Command Unit

 

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How to Score Points

Each month you can earn up to 3 points for your team:

• Fully paint this month’s 500pts
• Win your monthly game
• Add to your army’s story with a short passage of written lore

 

Lore passages should be 1–3 paragraphs describing your battle, your commander, or your force’s actions that week. All points contribute to your team’s total to determine control of the current system at the end of the month.

 

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Monthly Outcomes and Finale

• The faction with the most points at the end of each month wins control of that system.
• Victorious factions gain a small strategic bonus for future games.
• The campaign will culminate in a massive Apocalypse-scale battle to decide the fate of the Tarkath Sub-Sector.

 

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T-Shirt and Campaign Materials

• Entry fee goes toward a custom campaign T-shirt.
• Please send your preferred shirt size to =]Redacted by Order of the Holy Inquisition[= on Discord.

[W.A.Rorie]

Here is this month's mission (August 2025)

 

**Warzone Tarkath**

* Dravik’s Maw System *

 

Once a dumping ground for dead fleets and rusted war machines, Dravik’s Maw now fuels the Tarkath war fronts with scrap munitions and jury-rigged armor. Its forge-slums and salvage gangs strip anything that still holds a charge, shipping parts to the system’s forges. Battles here are desperate and dirty—fought over the bones of old wars to arm the next.

**Teams** 

 

**Traitors** 

 

*Summoned by Erebus and bound by oath, bribe, or threat, the Traitor host is a mongrel warfleet of IIIrd, IVth, XIVth and XVIIth Legion forces—a Dark Compliance force tasked with breaking the Tarkath Sub-Sector to Horus’ will. They bring the fires of Istvaan with them, seeking to scour loyalty from every forge, hive, and heart.*

 

• Brendan C aka Brendan C (Traitor Leader)- XIVth Legion - Death Guard
• John R. aka Pavo-  IIIrd Legion - Emperor's Children
• Geoff G aka Spookyboogie-  IVth Legion - Iron Warriors
• Adam N aka @The_Oni_of_Hindsight- IVth Legion - Iron Warriors 
• Lily B aka Saint Lily-  XVIIth Legion - Word Bearers
• Travis W aka Norcross99- XVIIth Legion - Word Bearers                        
• Chris J aka GrimmWeiss- XVth Legion -  Thousand Sons              
• Wynter G aka Hollow- XIVth Legion - Death Guard

**Loyalists**

 

*What stands against them is a desperate coalition—garrison forces unready for a war from within, Shattered Legion remnants fleeing the tragedy at Istvaan and ragged crusade fleets recalled from humanity's conquests. Outnumbered, under-supplied, and cut off from Terra, they fight not for victory’s certainty, but because there is nowhere left to retreat.*

 

• Roland C aka Roland- VIIth Legion - Imperial Fists
• Spencer E aka Spencer- Vth Legion - White Scars                     
• Andrew B aka @GameRanma- Adeptus Custodes                        
• Anthony J aka Ramah Stormset- VIIth Legion - Imperial Fists  
• Andrew B aka BigBoy- Ist Legion - Dark Angels    
• William R aka @W.A.Rorie- XIVth Legion - Raven Guard        
• John D aka Darth Alpharius- XXth Legion Alpha Legion
• Kaleb J aka Kaleb J- XIVth - Sons of Horus

 

**Week 1 Mission**

Table Size: 4x4
Deployment: Dawn of War
Mission: The Heart of Battle

 

**Pairings**

Lily B v. @GameRanma
GrimmWeiss v. Ramah Stormset (Metal Head Armory Twin Fight)
@The_Oni_of_Hindsight v. Roland C
Geoff G v. Kaleb J
Brendan C v. Spencer E
Travis W v. @W.A.Rorie
Wynter G v. Andrew B.
John R. v. John D.

Edited August 14 by W.A.Rorie
Update

[W.A.Rorie]

Rules Update for Campaign:

 

Great questions, before I dig into them I'm just going to clearly state the rubric I'll be using to rule on questions like this as the league moves on.

 

**From list to list you:**

* can add units
* can add options (including prime traits) and models onto units
* cannot remove units
* cannot remove options (including prime traits) and models from units
* can add and remove detachments
* can redistribute existing units across your detachments as long as you fulfill the core rules requirements for building a legal list

 

So approaching your questions.

• Question 1: Can you give an existing unit a prime trait in a later phase of list building, I'd say that falls under *can add options (including prime traits) and models onto units* so yes.
• Question 2: Can you put a unit in a prime slot but not take a prime benefit? The core book states on page 283 that giving a unit in a prime slot a prime advantage is optional, so you are *fulfilling the core rules requirements for building a legal list.* I hope this is helpful and strikes the right balance between being playable and narratively robust for everyone, let me know if you have further questions.

[W.A.Rorie]

As we draw closer to the start of the League we are starting to post our lists.  

 

@GameRanma's Custodes list

 

Legio Custodes - Slow Grow - [480 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

 

++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [480 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]
Allegiance: Loyalist

 

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [255 Point(s)]
High Command [255 Point(s)]
Tribune [255 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Arae-shrike

 

++ Auxiliary - Heavy Support ++ [225 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]
War-engine [225 Point(s)]
Contemptor-Galatus Dreadnought [225 Point(s)]: Galatus warblade, Gravis Praesidium Shield

 

Auxiliary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]
 

[W.A.Rorie]

Ramah Stormset's Imperial Fist List

 

VII - Imperial Fists - Counter Siege - [500 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

 

++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [500 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]
Allegiance: Loyalist

 

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [150 Point(s)]
High Command [150 Point(s)]
Praetor [150 Point(s)]: Archeotech Pistol, Paragon Blade, High Command Detachment Choice (One Auxiliary Detachment)

 

++ Auxiliary - Siege Gauntlet ++ [350 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

Support [120 Point(s)]
Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew
• 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery)

 

Heavy Assault [230 Point(s)]
Phalanx Warder-Squad [230 Point(s)]: Boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Warder Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Solarite Power Gauntlet, Bolt pistol
• 7x Phalanx Warder [18 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol
• 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Vexilla

 

Auxilary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

[W.A.Rorie]

GrimmWeiss's Word Bearers List

 

++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [497 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

Allegiance: Traitor

 

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [497 Point(s)]

High Command [177 Point(s)]

Praetor [177 Point(s)]: Volkite Charger, Paragon Blade, Burning LoreHigh Command Detachment Choice (One Auxiliary Detachment)

 

Troops [110 point(s)]

Tactical Squad [110 point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades

1x Sergeant [10 point(s)]: Power Sword, bolter

9x Legionary - bolt pistol, bolter

 

++ Auxiliary - Heavy Support ++ [225 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

Heavy Support

Mhara Gal Dreadnought [225 point(s))]: - Warpfire Cannon, Burning Warpfire, Tainted Claw

 

Auxilary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

Edited August 13 by W.A.Rorie

[W.A.Rorie]

@W.A.Rorie's Raven Guard List

 

++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [500 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

Allegiance: Loyalist

 

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [355 Point(s)]

High Command [165 Point(s)]

Praetor [175 Point(s)]: Corvid Jump Pack, Melta bombs, Pair of lightning claws, High Command Detachment Choice (One Apex Detachment) • 1x Jump Pack Praetor

 

Troops [180 Point(s)]

Assault Squad [180 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades

• 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs

• 7x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol

• 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol

 

++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [145 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

Elites [145 Point(s)]

Seeker Squad [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades

• 1x Seeker Sergeant [12 Point(s)]: Melta bombs, Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

• 2x Seeker [20 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

• 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

• 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

 

Apex Detachment [1 Apex Detachment(s)]

[W.A.Rorie]

@The_Oni_of_Hindsight Iron Warrior's list

 

IV - Iron Warriors - Iron and spite - [485 Point(s)]

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [485 Point(s)]

 

High Command [175 Point(s)] Warsmith [175 Point(s)]: Cyber-familiar, High Command Detachment Choice (One Apex Detachment)

 

Troops [190 Point(s)] Breacher Squad [190 Point(s)]:

• 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Power maul

• 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolter, Vexilla

• 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolter, Nuncio-vox

• 5x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Bolter

• 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Graviton gun

Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - Support))

 

Support [120 Point(s)]

Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 2x Rapier Crew (Quad Launcher - (Frag) (Shatter))

[W.A.Rorie]

Scores (W-L-D/ Total Points) Start:

• Traitors 0-0-0/ 0
• Loyalist 0-0-0/ 0

 

Points Totals Metal Head Armory Start:

 

1. @GameRanma                0 Points
2. GrimmWeiss                       0 Points
3. Ramah Stormset                 0 Points
4. @The_Oni_of_Hindsight   0 Points
5. @W.A.Rorie                     0 Points

 

[W.A.Rorie]

Rules Updates

 

• No Tanks or Dreadnoughts allowed Month 1 due to lack of Anti tank options to be taken. (Confirmed*)
• Question: Logistical Benefit Prime Advantage and at what step it gets locked in at as a Prime Benefit for later in the league.
  •  Answer: We are going to have it lock in at Step 3, which is when you choose what kind of slot it is. That means if you take a Logistical Benefit Prime Advantage to open up a War Machine slot then that unit must have a War Machine slot as its Logistical Benefit for the rest of the Campaign.

 

*Store Leader:  "just a general ask to everyone to avoid using war machines this round. I did it too, I got lost in the sauce and I apologize."

Edited August 14 by W.A.Rorie
Update

[W.A.Rorie]

GrimmWeiss has requested a change for Traitorous XVIIth Legion Word Bearers (3rd Army of Word Bearers). Request Granted by Store Leader 

[W.A.Rorie]

@GameRanma Updated Adeptus Custodes List

 

Legio Custodes - 2.0 - [435 Point(s)]

++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ [435 Point(s)]

Allegiance: Loyalist

 

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [435 Point(s)]

 

High Command [255 Point(s)]

Tribune [255 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Arae-shrike

 

Command [180 Point(s)]

Shield Captain [180 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia

 

"Not a good list but i thought it funny to only have 2 models for the first game!" - GameRanma

 

 

Edited August 15 by W.A.Rorie

[W.A.Rorie]

Scores (W-L-D/ Total Points) Start:

• Traitors 1-0-0/ 0
• Loyalist 0-1-0/ 0

 

Points Totals Metal Head Armory Start:

 

1. @GameRanma                0 Points
2. GrimmWeiss                       0 Points
3. Ramah Stormset                 0 Points
4. @The_Oni_of_Hindsight   0 Points
5. @W.A.Rorie                     0 Points

 

Game 1is in the books Traitors Win, Loyalist lost-  points to be calculated. 

"Don't worry loyalist I did you proud I killed 3 models and only lost 2"- @GameRanma

[W.A.Rorie]

Photos from Game 1 of the League: Saint Lily vs. @GameRanma

 

 

 

 

 

[W.A.Rorie]

"We are in the wake of the Istvaan tragedies, and our forces are just beginning to muster at the opening of the Civil War. The sector we are in (The Galcoran Reach) is caught behind the Warmaster’s advance towards Terra and the Tarkath Sub-Sector that we are fighting over would be a valuable supply line for the traitors if they can secure it. For the loyalists, just denying this industrial jewel to the faithless would be a victory, but securing the sector would provide a powerful launch point for an offensive into the Warmaster’s rear guard."

[W.A.Rorie]

GrimmWeiss Updated list

 

XV - Thousand Sons - Too many sons - 

++ Crusade Force Organization Chart ++ 

Allegiance: Traitor

 

++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++

High Command [

Praetor in Terminator Armour : Tartaros, Combi-bolter, Power axe, Pavoni, High Command Detachment Choice (One Auxiliary Detachment)

 

Troops 

Tactical Squad: Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Corvidae

• 1x Sergeant: Bolter, Power sword

• 1x Legionary ]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox

• 1x Legionar: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla

• 12x Legionary: Bolt pistol, Bolter

 

++ Auxiliary - Prosperine Convocation ++

Auxiliary Detachment [1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

 

Elites 

Khenetai Occult Cabal: Frag grenades, Krak grenades

• 1x Khenetai Blademaster: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol

• 4x Khenetai Blade: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol

 

 

- League Month 1 Game 2- BigBoy: 22 vs Hollow: 3

 

Ramah Stormset: Due to some wysiwyg stuff, I have to change my praetor slightly. He will have a volkite charger and solarite power gauntlet.

 

-League Month 1 Game 3-Ramah Stormset and GrimmWeiss completed their game today. It was 9 to 14 victory to Thousand Sons.

 

 

Scores (W-L-D/ Total Points) Start:

• Traitors 2-1-0/ 0
• Loyalist 1-2-0/ 0

 

Points Totals Metal Head Armory Start:

 

1. @GameRanma                0 Points
2. GrimmWeiss                       0 Points
3. Ramah Stormset                 0 Points
4. @The_Oni_of_Hindsight   0 Points
5. @W.A.Rorie                     0 Points

 

 

 

Edited August 17 by W.A.Rorie

[W.A.Rorie]

The 2 custodes revealed themselves to face the Traitorous Word Bearers. The 2 10 man Word Bearer Tactical squads opened fire on the Custodes. One of the Custodes rush up the middle so to get in to melee. The Word Bearer squads, no longer needing to move fire 60 shots at the Custode. Weathering the fire, the Custode returned with 4 shots of my own killing 2 of them. The Word Bearer assault squad gets in range to charge the tribune and they incapacitates him with their shooting The shield captain moves closer to the assault marines who use a jump away.  The Shield Captain opens fire on the assault marines and failed to wound them, The Shield Captain charge at them killing 1 with volley fire and failing to make it melee. The Word Bearer Tactical Squads combined bolter fire were able to incapacitate him. 

[W.A.Rorie]

Thousand Sons tactical squad Shot engaged the Imperial Fist Wardens with their Preator felling 5 men.  The Thousand Sons Praetor with Khenetai rushed toward the center. The Thousand Sons opened fire again on the Imperial Fist Wardens into battlefield casualties. The Thousands Son Praetor decided to laugh in the face of the Imperial Fist Praetor and underestimated Solarite Power Gauntlet, and was felled. The Khenetai decided to flee back s to collect their Praetor's helmet.  A suppressed Thousand Sons Tactical squad unsuccessfully overwatches and shoots at the Imperial Fist Praetor doing zero damage of overall 23 wounds. Khenetai throw Thousand Sons dead Praetor's helmet at the Rapier squad and tell them to run or die. The Thousand Sons Tactical Squad gets hit hard enough to fall back and reassess how much they want to hold home base. The Thousand Sons Tactical Squad makes connects to the warp, and he accidentally blows a blood vessel. Sometimes happens with the warp.  Their guns blaze into the Imperial Fist Praetor, 4 men with only bolters and a dream, taking him down. The Khenetai serve their last chance by prodding two more marines to death before the Rapier team decides to leave.

[W.A.Rorie]

Game 1 done.

 

HIs List

 

XVII - Word Bearers 
Allegiance: Traitor

Praetor  Power fist, Combi-flamer, High Command Detachment Choice 

 
Tactical Squad: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant: Bolter, Bolt pistol
• 9x Legionary: Bolt pistol, Bolter

Rhino: Pintle Mounted heavy flamer, Pintle Mounted Bolter

Veteran Assault Squad: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Veteran Sergeant: Plasma pistol, Power fist
• 2x Veteran Legionary: Disintegrator pistol, Chainsword
• 2x Veteran Legionary: Bolt pistol, Power lance
  Prime Unit (Master Sergeant)

 

My list

 

Praetor Ya Ksha : Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Melta bombs, Pair of Raven's Talons, High Command Detachment Choice

(One Apex Detachment)

 
Assault Squad Charn Chai: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant Charn Chai: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs
• 7x Legionary: Chainsword, Bolt pistol
• 2x Legionary: Power maul, Bolt pistol

 

Seeker Squad Rom Ran: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Seeker Sergeant Rom Ran: Melta bombs, Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)
• 1x Seeker: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)
• 1x Seeker: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)
• 2x Seeker: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)

 

August Mission is up:

 

**Week 1 Mission**

Table Size: 4x4
Deployment: Dawn of War
Mission: The Heart of Battle

 

I lost roll, deployed my Assault Marines and My Praetor on my Objective, I left my Seekers off the table to infiltrate. He deployed his Veteran assault marines to grab center objective, his tactical marines on his objective and Praetor in Rhino.  My Seekers deployed to gun down the Veteran Assault squad.  He stole the Initiative, but did not really want to but took first turn. 

 

Turn 1- 

 

Rhino moved up, Veteran Assault squad moved to center objective. he fired his pistols no damage and declared charge, volley fire did no damage and needing a 6 to make it to melee but rolled a 1. This Ended his turn.  4 -0 Victory points

 

My Assault squad moved up along with Praetor and Seekers. Seekers opened up, hit with 4 precision shots killing both power spears. Assault squad made charge moves and no volley fire and Melee began. Sgt and Power mauls killed disintegrator pistols. His Sgt killed 4 dudes and plus Word Bearer Special rule made it count as 5. But I make my check. He disengages with me (This rule needs to be FAQ'd). 4-0 Victory points

 

Turn 2- 

 

His disengage movement puts him on the objective, his boss disembarks from rhino. Rhino Praetor kill another 2 dudes from shooting, heavy flamer makes me fell my check and Praetor walks in kills last of assault marine squad.  Veteran Assault marine Sgt fails to do anything. 8-0 victory points. 

 

My Seekers move forward and gun down the Veteran Assault Sgt.  Praetor Melta bombs rhino reducing it to 1 hull point and his praetor ran and hid from me. 

8- 3 Victory points

 

 

Turn 3-

 

His Praetor moves along with his rhino, to engage Seekers. Failing to hurt them with gun fire, Melee happens and 4 seekers are killed and Sgt is falling back. 

12-3 Victory Points

 

My Praetor jumps to fight his Tactical squad. Seeker Sgt while falling back shoots his praetor and wounds him. Praetor kills 2 Tactical and for no damage in return. He falls back hits table edge and I re-engage to avoid getting shot.  12-3 Victory Points

 

Turn 4- 

 

His Praetor moves towards the fight but fires his plasma pistol at the Seeker Sgt and killing him.  My Praetor kills 5 models and does not take any damage. The Tactical squads flees off the table.

12-3 Victory Points. 

 

My Praetor Jumps to engage his praetor and issues a challenge. I make roll my Decapitation Strike and Miss. I my Invulnerable save protects me. 

 

Turn 5-

 We fight again. This time I take Flurry of blows and get another attack and put anther wound on him.  His misses his attacks. 12-3 Victory points

 

Once again I take Flurry of blows and roll a 6. 10 attacks was just to much for his Praetor and he falls to the ground. 12-4 Victory Points. 

 

Victory Points wise I lost but my Praetor did his job. 

 

 

Biggest mistake was sending my Assault squad after His Veteran Assault squad and not his tactical squad.

 

 

[W.A.Rorie]

Month 1 After action report:

 

** The Fate of Dravik's Maw**:

The Loyalists have seized control of Dravik’s Maw. The Traitors, their holds already swollen with plunder, abandon the wretched backwater to Imperial hands. Now the Maw’s ragged bounty is funneled into Loyalist stockpile. Scrap-forged munition, crude yet deadly, have already earned a savage reputation among the warhosts for their unpredictable and destructive properties.

 

*Loyalists Benefit*: **Scrap Munitions**

Once Per Game: During step 3 of a shooting attack, a unit from your army can choose to use Scrap Munitions. Any weapons it is equipped with that have the Bolt or Auto trait gain the Shred (6+) and Overload (1) Traits for the duration of the shooting attack. If any weapons that would affected by this already have the Shred (X) or Overload (X) traits, instead increase the value of that trait by one for the duration of that attack. *e.g. Shred (6+) becomes Shred (5+) or Overload (1) becomes Overload (2)*.

 

This Month's Mission (Month 2):

 

New Theater of War: Andrastus System:

 

The Andrastus System, long known as the crucible of law and punishment within the Galcoran Reach, sits wreathed in the glinting, mineral-rich asteroid field known as the Andrastine Halo. Its two primary worlds embody the system’s dual nature: Andrastus Prime, a densely fortified hiveworld and seat of the Imperial Provosts, and Pyrefall, a volcanic furnace world dotted with open-pit mines and the forge-prisons they feed. The Halo itself is a constant harvest of stellar rubble, dragged down through orbital elevators to be refined by the labor of the condemned. With news of Horus’ treachery, Andrastus has become a prize too great to ignore. Loyalist commanders move to fortify the system, directing the Provosts to turn their citadels and forge-prisons into redoubts, but as the Dark Compliance fleet gathers at the system's edge threats arise from within. On Pyrefall, Word Bearer chaplains walk the prison-pits, stirring rebellion and promising freedom through service to Horus. Entire gangs of convicts have risen up in open revolt, donning chains as marks of devotion rather than shame. On Andrastus Prime the majority of Provosts are holding to their oaths, but a growing and powerful minority now claim the Warmaster alone can impose the absolute order they have long craved. On both worlds, entire garrisons turned their guns at the moment of battle, and what should have been an iron bulwark has become a crucible of slaughter.

 

Map: 5’ x 4’

Mission: Take and Hold

Deployment: Dawn of War

 

[W.A.Rorie]

Metal Head Armory Lists Month 2:

@The_Oni_of_Hindsight

IV - Iron Warriors - ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [485 Point(s)]

 

High Command [175 Point(s)]
Warsmith [175 Point(s)]: Graviton crusher, Combi-grav, Servo-arm, Cortex controller, Cognis-signum, Cyber-familiar, One Apex Detachment

 

Command [95 Point(s)]
Vigilator [95 Point(s)]: Nemesis rifle, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - Recon))

 

 Troops [115 Point(s)]
Tactical Squad [115 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [15 Point(s)]: Bolter, Power fist
• 9x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter
  Prime Unit (Master Sergeant)

 

Recon [100 Point(s)]
Sabre [100 Point(s)]: Anvillus snub autocannon, Heavy bolter, 4x Sabre missile

 

IV - Iron Warriors - ++ Auxiliary - Armoured Support ++ [270 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]
Armour [270 Point(s)]
Predator [130 Point(s)]: Predator cannon, Two Sponson Mounted lascannon, Pintle Mounted heavy bolter
Predator [140 Point(s)]: Magna-melta cannon, Two Sponson Mounted lascannon

 

 Imperialis Militia - ++ Allied Detachment and its Auxiliary ++ [245 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]

 Imperialis Militia - ++ Allied Detachment ++ [135 Point(s)]

 

Command [40 Point(s)]
Discipline Master Cadre [40 Point(s)]: Armoury of Old Night
• 1x Discipline Master [40 Point(s)]: Militia pistol, Power sword, Militia carbine, Frag grenades

 

Troops [95 Point(s)]
Infantry Troop [95 Point(s)]: Armoury of Old Night
• 1x Infantry Sergeant [4.5 Point(s)]: Militia carbine, Frag grenades
• 1x Militia Infantry [9.5 Point(s)]: Militia carbine, Heavy stubber, Frag grenades
• 18x Militia Infantry [4.5 Point(s)]: Militia carbine, Frag grenades

 

Auxiliary - First Strike 
Fast Attack [110 Point(s)]
• 1x Militia Thunderbolt [110 Point(s)]: Two Centreline Mounted gravis autocannon, Centreline Mounted twin lascannon

 

@GameRanma

 

Legio Custodes - Slow Grow - [950 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]

High Command [255 Point(s)]
Tribune [255 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Arae-shrike, One Apex Detachment

 

Command [180 Point(s)]
Shield Captain [180 Point(s)]: Paragon spear, Misericordia, Prime Unit

 

Troops [255 Point(s)]
Custodian Guard Sodality [135 Point(s)]:
• 3x Custodian Guard [45 Point(s)]: Guardian spear, Misericordia

 

Sentinel Guard Sodality [120 Point(s)]:
• 3x Sentinel Guard [40 Point(s)]: Sentinel warblade, Misericordia, Praesidium Shield

 

Auxiliary - Heavy Support ++ [260 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]
War-engine [260 Point(s)]
Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought [260 Point(s)]: Achillus dreadspear, 2x Adrathic combi-destructor

 

Grimweiss

 

XV - Thousand Sons - Full sons - [965 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

 

High Command [145 Point(s)]

Praetor in Terminator Armour [145 Point(s)]: Tartaros, Combi-bolter, Power axe, One Apex Detachment, Cult Arcana

 

Command [105 Point(s)]

Praevian [105 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Cortex controller, Cyber-familiar, Master of Automata, Raptora, Cult Arcana

 

War-engine [250 Point(s)]

Contemptor-Osiron Dreadnought [250 Point(s)]: Gravis force blade, Twin volkite culverin, Heavy flamer, Telekinesis, Pavoni

 

Troops [190 Point(s)]

Tactical Squad [190 Point(s)]: Cult Arcana, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Corvidae

• 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Bolter, Power sword

• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox

• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla

• 12x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter

Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - War-engine))

 

Master of Automata [130 Point(s)]

Castellax Destructor Maniple [130 Point(s)]: • 2x Castellax [65 Point(s)]: Shock chargers, 2x Bolter, Darkfire cannon

 

Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [145 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

 

Elites [145 Point(s)]

Khenetai Occult Cabal [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades

• 1x Khenetai Blademaster: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol

• 4x Khenetai Blade [24 Point(s)]: Paired Achea pattern force sword, Bolt pistol

 

Ramah Stormset

 

VII - Imperial Fists - Clearing the air - [990 Point(s), 2 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]

 

Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [365 Point(s)]

 

High Command [142 Point(s)]
Praetor [142 Point(s)]: Solarite Power Gauntlet, Volkite charger, One Auxiliary Detachment

 

Command [80 Point(s)]
Centurion [80 Point(s)]: Autocannon, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Prime Unit (Castellan (Augury scanner))

 

Troops [143 Point(s)]
Tactical Squad [143 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [15 Point(s)]: Bolter, Power fist
• 8x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Chain bayonet
• 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Chain bayonet, Nuncio-vox

 

Auxiliary - Tactical Support ++ [250 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]
Support [250 Point(s)]
Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform [125 Point(s)]: Atomantic Pavise, Turret Mounted Quad accelerator autocannon
Araknae Quad Accelerator Platform [125 Point(s)]: Atomantic Pavise, Turret Mounted Quad accelerator autocannon

 

Auxiliary - Siege Gauntlet ++ [375 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]
Support [120 Point(s)]
Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew
• 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery)

 

Heavy Assault [255 Point(s)]
Phalanx Warder-Squad [255 Point(s)]: Boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Warder Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Solarite Power Gauntlet, Bolt pistol
• 7x Phalanx Warder [18 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol
• 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Phalanx Warder [28 Point(s)]: Power axe, Bolt pistol, Vexilla
  Every Model in the Unit may have melta bombs (Melta bombs)

"New Recruit has the solarite power gauntlet missing for sergeants of tactical squads. This is actually 5 points more expensive for the gauntlet on him that he actually has."

 

@W.A.Rorie

 

 XIX - Raven Guard - Athoria month 2 - [1000 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

Rite of War: Legiones Astartes Raven Guard (Legion Tactica, Gambit, Advanced Reaction)

 

Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [680 Point(s)]

 

High Command [175 Point(s)]
Praetor [175 Point(s)]: One Apex Detachment
• 1x Jump Pack Praetor [55 Point(s)]: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Pair of Raven's Talons, Melta bombs

 

Command [135 Point(s)]
Centurion [135 Point(s)]:
• 1x Centurion with Jump Pack [55 Point(s)]: Corvid Pattern Jump Pack, Pair of Raven's Talons, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Melta bombs

 

Troops [370 Point(s)]
Assault Squad [180 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs
• 7x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol
• 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol

 

Assault Squad [190 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [20 Point(s)]: Pair of lightning claws, Melta bombs
• 5x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Bolt pistol
• 2x Legionary [17 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Plasma pistol
• 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Power maul, Bolt pistol
  Prime Unit (Master Sergeant)

 

Auxiliary - Armoured Support ++ [175 Point(s), 1 Auxiliary Detachment(s)]
Armour [175 Point(s)]
Sicaran [175 Point(s)]: Hull (Front) Mounted heavy bolter, Twin accelerator autocannon, Two Sponson Mounted heavy bolters, Pintle Mounted heavy bolter, Searchlight

 

Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [145 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]
Elites [145 Point(s)]
Seeker Squad [145 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Seeker Sergeant [12 Point(s)]: Melta bombs, Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)
• 2x Seeker [20 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)
• 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Nuncio-vox, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)
• 1x Seeker [30 Point(s)]: Augury scanner, Kraken bolter w/ chain bayonet (Kraken bolter, Chain bayonet)