Dr_Ruminahui Posted Thursday at 10:25 PM Share Posted Thursday at 10:25 PM (edited) Call to Arms is returning for 2026!! I’ll be running it again this year, so you can expect it be largely the same as last year. Only one big change - in addition to standard and Jobs a Bigg'un vows, there is a new "Rapid Deployment" vow. We've all had that instance where there's something we suddenly need to paint RIGHT NOW. A Rapid Deployment vow will allow you to make an Emergency Vow that you may work on immediately, out of sequence with the standard vows. Unlike Job's a Bigg'un, it must be completed before completing any other vows in that Stronghold. WHEN: 15th June to 15th September 2026 The Stronghold threads will be posted and locked for two weeks prior to the Event to allow everyone to familiarize themselves with the rules and points value for the Event. WHERE: Work in Progress Forum in the Forge The Strongholds will once again be located in the WIP Forum in the Forge. Rally Points will be located in each Forum for that Faction and will contain Faction specific points values. These are also intended to act as hubs for strategizing and organizing the Forum's efforts with a Stronghold. WHAT: For those who didn't participate previously, each model is assigned a points value, based on it's size, complexity, and time it takes to paint (generally). For example, a Primaris Intercessor is worth 1 point, but a similarly sized Primaris Captain is worth 5 points, this is because typically the Captain will have more detail, and generally be painted to a higher standard, taking more time. Models MUST be pledged to their Stronghold, designated by the Forum's location within the B&C's structure: Astartes, Imperium, Chaos, Xenos and Heresy. Any models that fall outside of the Strongholds, such as Necromunda, Blackstone Fortress, terrain, etc, may be pledged to ANY Stronghold. You may participate in as many of the Strongholds as you wish, having 5 Vows per Stronghold: 3 Vows that must be completed sequentially, 1 Jobs' A Bigg'un Vow, this is for models worth 10+ points that may take the entire event to complete, and 1 Rapid Deployment Vow, described above. All Stronghold vows are "all or nothing" - you must complete all models in all vows for a given Stronghold to score for that Stronghold. For the duration of the Event, the Strongholds are competing amongst their consituent Rally Points to pledge and complete the most points worth of models, with Badges and bragging rights going to the Victors. Once the Event has concluded, the Stronghold will be measured against one another, for fancier badges, and ultimate bragging rights. As I'm not very good at arranging such things, I don't have any actual prizes lined up - should that change, we'll let you know. Here are the five Strongholds from the 2025 Event for you to peruse to get a better idea of how it all works. ASTARTES | IMPERIUM | CHAOS | XENOS | HERESY Feel free to contact me, @Dr_Ruminahui, if you have any questions. Edited 17 hours ago by Grotsmasha Updated Image Brother Argent, Alby the Slayer, Dr. Clock and 14 others 5 8 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitnam Posted Friday at 02:38 PM Share Posted Friday at 02:38 PM Looking forward to CtA again, it's been a highlight of my hobbying the last few years. Antarius, Dr_Ruminahui, Lord Marshal and 1 other 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted Friday at 03:31 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:31 PM They asked me "Lord Marshal, is it possible for you to fail CTA four years in a row?" and my answer was "Damn right I can." (They being the voices in my head). sitnam, Brother Argent, Xenith and 9 others 1 7 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Paperman Posted Friday at 05:53 PM Share Posted Friday at 05:53 PM I LOVE CTA!! Rapid Deployment is a fantastic addition. I'm prone to burnout on projects and having a combo breaker to get the creative juices going again is a terrific. Antarius, Dr_Ruminahui and Lord Marshal 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted Friday at 06:20 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:20 PM Very tempted to take part in this again this year - I’ve been in a bit of a hobby slump, so hopefully this will help get my hobby motivation back on track. Plus, I’ve been hankering to get started on an Imperial Knights army that’s been sat in my pile of shame for best part of 18 months Dr_Ruminahui, Antarius and Dr. Clock 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtSharp Posted Friday at 06:44 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:44 PM (edited) me and my 200+ unpainted and mostly unbuilt heresy 1ksons marines are ready for this, 'operation: why the do I do this to myself' will be a go Edited Friday at 06:45 PM by SgtSharp Antarius, Norman Paperman, Dr. Clock and 1 other 1 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Ruminahui Posted Friday at 06:56 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 06:56 PM (edited) Good luck, @SgtSharp - lets see if you can get most painted (aka most insane ) for yet another year. The question I am really curious to answer is whether the @GodEmperorOfMankind supports Warmaster Horus (which was a hilarious twist last year) again this year. Edited Friday at 07:11 PM by Dr_Ruminahui Antarius, Dr. Clock and Norman Paperman 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted Friday at 07:38 PM Share Posted Friday at 07:38 PM Ok,, so with Rapid Deployment I think I know which stronghold I'm doing this year. Xenos gives me the most bang for my upcoming buck it seems. Dr. Clock, Dr_Ruminahui and Antarius 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted Friday at 09:56 PM Share Posted Friday at 09:56 PM Was very pleased to break my vow-failing streak in last year's edition. I have a disgraceful amount of stuff to paint this time, hoping to have a good one on par with my old ETL outputs. Dr_Ruminahui and Antarius 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argent Posted Friday at 11:48 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:48 PM ... What to do? What to do? What to do?... Just getting my mojo back in the hobby. Lots of models to paint. But just starting down the path of the Combat Patrol Magazine and want to actually keep on top of this. The CtA has been a major driver of my hobby progress the last few years but it was part of what brought me undone last year. I may need to consult the Emperor's Tarot (The Combat Patrol Magazine thread) to see what the fates have in store for me, to go from there. At least with the magazine this time I'm focussing on painting to enjoy painting again. Though I imagine there will be plenty of people vowing orks and new marines when the new Armageddon box drops. Fun and crazy times ahead... Now to decide just how crazy (do I go all three current sub factions again... ) Antarius, Dr. Clock and Dr_Ruminahui 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathOfTheLion Posted yesterday at 12:13 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:13 AM Looking forward to it, I should be able to try to get some stuff done this year. Antarius, Dr. Clock and Dr_Ruminahui 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ikka Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Hmm. Will have lots of CSM available, as well as some regular SM and always have a little bit of random odds 'n ends. Don't know what to vow yet... Antarius, Dr_Ruminahui and Dr. Clock 2 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antarius Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago Really looking forward to CTA his year just like every other year! It really is the highlight of the hobby year for me, so now I just need to get a shedload of stuff assembled and primed over the next month. This year, I’ll be continuing my long war on the Imperium with CSM and perhaps some more Daemons (the last couple of years, I have gotten the Tzeentch and Nurgle contingents of my Daemons collections ready for battle, so perhaps Slaanesh will make an appearance this year?). I’ll probably also paint up some imperial lapdogs of one stripe or another, as well as a bunch of terrain and maybe some xenos scum, if I can find the time… In any case, I can’t wait to get cracking, as well as seeing what the rest of you come up with, which is always a pleasure! Dr. Clock and Dr_Ruminahui 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madao Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago I expect a lot of Waaaghs! to be launched during this Call to Waaagh! challenge. And I will join. You have my Choppa! Dr. Clock, Antarius and Dr_Ruminahui 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antarius Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 50 minutes ago, Madao said: You have my Choppa! And my Shoota! (probably, maybe. It all depends...) Dr. Clock, Dr_Ruminahui and Madao 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Probably some Greymanes for this year. Dr_Ruminahui, Antarius and Dr. Clock 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Clock Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago Guys... my favourite badge farm has returned! All praises to @Dr_Ruminahui for stepping up again. This year I'm going to be doing mostly Storm Lords obviously, but I know my first vows in 3/5 Strongholds anyway. That's how you're supposed to do this, right? Cheers, The Good Doctor. Dr_Ruminahui and Antarius 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387927-event-call-to-arms-2026/#findComment-6171582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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