In the cold void of space, where the light of knowledge battles the darkness of ignorance, an epic confrontation is poised to ignite. Welcome to another enthralling Warhammer 40k Live Battle Report, meticulously crafted by Vanguard Tactics.
On a desolate battlefield, a landscape marked with echoes of ancient conflicts and scorched by the wrath of war machines, Jake gears up the cybernetic legions of the Adeptus Mechanicus, their logic and machinery synchronized in deadly harmony. Facing him across this war-torn expanse, Mike steels his undying Necron warriors, reanimated and relentless, the ancient rulers of the galaxy who have risen once more. As Mike commands these ageless constructs, wielding gauss flayers and enigmatic technologies, will Jake’s calculated tactics and the Adeptus Mechanicus’ blend of faith and firepower topple these resurgent lords of old?
For this monumental clash, we deploy 2000pts for each army, plunging headlong into the tactical intricacies of Warhammer’s 10th Edition.
Embark on this journey with us as we dissect the Index rules, showcasing a diverse array of units to spotlight the unique abilities and stratagems inherent to each faction. Those eager to become masters of these strategies can acquire the Index rules directly from the Warhammer Community.
Bear witness to the intellectual duel between Jake’s technologically advanced Adeptus Mechanicus and Mike’s inexorable Necron legions. This isn’t just a battle report—it’s a live event! You have a front-row seat to every strategic decision, every dice roll, and every sweeping maneuver on the battlefield. Chat with us during the game, share your insights, ask questions, and follow along as the drama unfolds before your eyes.
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Join us in this voyage into the intricate and darkly beautiful future that is Warhammer 40K. The stage is set, the commanders are prepared. Will your loyalty stand with Jake’s Adeptus Mechanicus or Mike’s Necrons? Choose your side, and may the dice roll in your favor.
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Jake's Adeptus Mechanicus
Adeptus Mechanicus
Rad-Cohort
Strike Force (2000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Belisarius Cawl (185 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Arc scourge, 1x Cawl’s Omnissian axe, 1x Mechadendrite hive, 1x Solar atomiser
Tech-Priest Dominus (110 Points)
• 1x Macrostubber, 1x Omnissian axe, 1x Volkite blaster
• Enhancements: Master Annihilator
Tech-Priest Manipulus (80 Points)
• 1x Magnarail lance, 1x Omnissian staff
• Enhancements: Omni-Steriliser
BATTLELINE
Skitarii Vanguard (100 Points)
• 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha
• 1x Close combat weapon, 1x Radium carbine
• 9x Skitarii Vanguard
• 9x Close combat weapon, 1x Omnispex, 9x Radium carbine
Skitarii Vanguard (100 Points)
• 1x Skitarii Vanguard Alpha
• 1x Close combat weapon, 1x Radium carbine
• 9x Skitarii Vanguard
• 9x Close combat weapon, 1x Omnispex, 9x Radium carbine
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Skorpius Dunerider (80 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull, 1x Cognis heavy stubber array
Skorpius Dunerider (80 Points)
• 1x Armoured hull, 1x Cognis heavy stubber array
OTHER DATASHEETS
Fulgurite Electro-Priests (160 Points)
• 10x Electroleech stave
Ironstrider Ballistarii (150 Points)
• 3x Ironstrider feet, 3x Twin cognis autocannon
Kataphron Breachers (300 Points)
• 6x Arc claw, 6x Heavy arc rifle
Onager Dunecrawler (140 Points)
• 1x Broad spectrum data-tether, 1x Cognis heavy stubber, 1x Dunecrawler legs, 1x Eradication beamer
Onager Dunecrawler (140 Points)
• 1x Broad spectrum data-tether, 1x Cognis heavy stubber, 1x Dunecrawler legs, 1x Eradication beamer
Pteraxii Sterylizors (75 Points)
• 1x Pteraxii Sterylizor Alpha
• 1x Flechette blaster, 1x Pteraxii talons, 1x Taser goad
• 4x Pteraxii Sterylizor
• 4x Phosphor torch, 4x Pteraxii talons
Serberys Raiders (75 Points)
• 1x Serberys Raider Alpha
• 1x Archeotech pistol, 1x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs, 1x Galvanic carbine
• 2x Serberys Raider
• 2x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs, 2x Galvanic carbine
Serberys Raiders (75 Points)
• 1x Serberys Raider Alpha
• 1x Archeotech pistol, 1x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs, 1x Galvanic carbine
• 2x Serberys Raider
• 2x Cavalry sabre and clawed limbs, 2x Galvanic carbine
Sicarian Ruststalkers (75 Points)
• 1x Sicarian Ruststalker Princeps
• 1x Transonic razor and chordclaw
• 4x Sicarian Ruststalker
• 4x Transonic razor and chordclaw
Sicarian Ruststalkers (75 Points)
• 1x Sicarian Ruststalker Princeps
• 1x Transonic razor and chordclaw
• 4x Sicarian Ruststalker
• 4x Transonic razor and chordclaw
Mike's Necrons
Stream Necrons (2000 points)
Necrons
Strike Force (2000 points)
Awakened Dynasty
CHARACTER
Chronomancer (50 points)
• 1x Aeonstave
C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer (255 points)
• 1x Gaze of death
1x Scythe of the Nightbringer
Overlord (95 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Resurrection Orb
1x Voidscythe
• Enhancement: Sempiternal Weave
Skorpekh Lord (135 points)
• 1x Enmitic annihilator
1x Flensing claw
1x Hyperphase harvester
• Enhancement: Veil of Darkness
Technomancer (90 points)
• 1x Canoptek Cloak
1x Staff of light
• Enhancement: The Sovereign Coronal (Aura)
BATTLELINE
Necron Warriors (240 points)
• 20x Necron Warrior
• 20x Close combat weapon
20x Gauss flayer
OTHER DATASHEETS
Canoptek Reanimator (95 points)
• 2x Atomiser beam
1x Reanimator’s claws
Lychguard (190 points)
• 10x Lychguard
• 10x Dispersion Shield
10x Hyperphase sword
Monolith (385 points)
• 4x Death ray
1x Particle whip
1x Portal of exile
Ophydian Destroyers (110 points)
• 3x Ophydian Destroyer
• 3x Ophydian hyperphase weapons
Skorpekh Destroyers (220 points)
• 6x Skorpekh Destroyer
• 2x Plasmacyte
6x Skorpekh hyperphase weapons
Triarch Praetorians (135 points)
• 5x Triarch Praetorian
• 5x Rod of covenant
