The cosmos echoes with the thunderous clash of Warhammer 40k’s iconic forces, as the stalwart Space Marines square off against their corrupted kin, the Chaos Space Marines. Welcome to another exciting episode of our 10th Edition Live Battle Reports, brought to you courtesy of Games Workshop. In this thrilling encounter, two armies, each wielding 2000 points of tactical might, collide on the tabletop in a dramatic display of strategy and firepower.

The index rules and points for these armies can be found and downloaded for free here from Warhammer Community!

This skirmish serves as more than just a riveting face-off; it is a fully interactive Warhammer 40k coaching game, designed to provide both entertainment and education. Whether you’re an experienced veteran of the game or a newcomer seeking insight, you’ll find this showdown an intriguing window into the 10th Edition.

We’ve carefully crafted the armies from a mix of units detailed in the Index, demonstrating the unique rules each faction possesses. We use the Leviathan mission cards to bring an unpredictable twist to the conflict, adding an additional layer of strategy.

Brought to life with miniatures sourced from our sponsor, The Outpost, these warring factions represent the best of Warhammer 40k’s narrative depth and mechanical intricacy. For those eager to join the fray with their own forces, check out The Outpost’s extensive catalogue of Warhammer 40k miniatures.

As we prepare for battle, we invite you to join us in the theatre of war, witnessing firsthand the unfolding of tactics, the clash of titans, and the intricate dance of strategy that is Warhammer 40k 10th Edition.

Mike's Chaos Space Marines

Chaos Space Marines
Strike Force (2000 points)
Slaves to Darkness

CHARACTER
Chaos Lord (75 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• Warlord
• 1x Accursed weapon
1x Daemon hammer

Haarken Worldclaimer (120 points)
• 1x Helspear
1x Herald’s Talon

Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince with Wings (210 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Slaanesh
• 1x Hellforged weapons
1x Infernal cannon
• Enhancement: Intoxicating Elixir

Sorcerer in Terminator Armour (120 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
• 1x Combi-bolter
1x Force weapon
1x Infernal Gaze
• Enhancement: Eye of Tzeentch

OTHER DATASHEETS
Chaos Land Raider (255 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
2x Soulshatter lascannon
1x Twin heavy bolter

Chaos Predator Destructor (130 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher
2x Heavy bolter
1x Predator autocannon

Chaos Terminator Squad (195 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Tzeentch
• 1x Terminator Champion
• 1x Accursed weapon
1x Combi-weapon
• 4x Chaos Terminator
• 1x Chainfist
3x Combi-weapon
3x Power fist
1x Reaper autocannon

Chosen (230 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Chosen Champion
• 1x Accursed weapon
1x Bolt pistol
1x Boltgun
• 9x Chosen
• 5x Accursed weapon
5x Bolt pistol
7x Boltgun
1x Chaos Icon
4x Combi-weapon
2x Paired accursed weapons
2x Power fist

Possessed (145 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Possessed Champion
• 1x Hideous mutations
• 4x Possessed
• 4x Hideous mutations
Raptors (190 points)

• Mark of Chaos: Chaos Undivided
• 1x Raptor Champion
• 1x Plasma pistol
1x Power fist
• 9x Raptor
• 5x Astartes chainsword
5x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
4x Meltagun

Traitor Guardsmen Squad (70 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Nurgle
• 1x Traitor Sergeant
• 1x Boltgun
1x Power weapon
• 9x Traitor Guardsmen
• 9x Close combat weapon
1x Flamer
6x Lasgun
1x Meltagun
1x Plasma gun

Warp Talons (130 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Slaanesh
• 1x Warp Talon Champion
• 1x Warp claws
• 4x Warp Talon
• 4x Warp claws

Warp Talons (130 points)
• Mark of Chaos: Slaanesh
• 1x Warp Talon Champion
• 1x Warp claws
• 4x Warp Talon
• 4x Warp claws

Jake's Ultramarines

Space Marines
Ultramarines
Strike Force (2000 points)
Gladius Task Force

CHARACTER
Apothecary Biologis (80 points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• Enhancement: Bolter Discipline

Chief Librarian Tigurius (85 points)
• 1x Bolt Pistol
1x Rod of Tigurius
1x Storm of the Emperor’s Wrath

Roboute Guilliman (355 points)
• Warlord
• 1x Emperor’s Sword
1x Hand of Dominion

OTHER DATASHEETS
Aggressor Squad (220 points)
• 1x Aggressor Sergeant
• 1x Auto boltstorm gauntlets
1x Fragstorm grenade launcher
1x Power fist
• 5x Aggressor
• 5x Auto boltstorm gauntlets
5x Fragstorm grenade launcher
5x Power fist

Eliminator Squad (95 points)
• 1x Eliminator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Instigator bolt carbine
• 2x Eliminator
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Bolt sniper rifle
2x Close combat weapon

Eradicator Squad (95 points)
• 1x Eradicator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
• 2x Eradicator
• 2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon
1x Melta rifle
1x Multi-melta

Inceptor Squad (115 points)
• 1x Inceptor Sergeant
• 1x Assault bolters
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Inceptor
• 2x Assault bolters
2x Close combat weapon

Infiltrator Squad (90 points)
• 1x Infiltrator Sergeant
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Marksman bolt carbine
• 4x Infiltrator
• 4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
4x Marksman bolt carbine

Repulsor Executioner (230 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy laser destroyer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin heavy bolter

Repulsor Executioner (230 points)
• 1x Armoured hull
1x Heavy laser destroyer
1x Heavy onslaught gatling cannon
1x Icarus rocket pod
1x Ironhail heavy stubber
1x Repulsor Executioner defensive array
1x Twin Icarus ironhail heavy stubber
1x Twin heavy bolter

Sternguard Veteran Squad (210 points)
• 1x Sternguard Veteran Sergeant
• 1x Close combat weapon
1x Sternguard bolt pistol
1x Sternguard bolt rifle
• 9x Sternguard Veteran
• 9x Close combat weapon
9x Sternguard bolt pistol
9x Sternguard bolt rifle

Suppressor Squad (95 points)
• 1x Suppressor Sergeant
• 1x Accelerator autocannon
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Suppressor
• 2x Accelerator autocannon
2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon

Suppressor Squad (95 points)
• 1x Suppressor Sergeant
• 1x Accelerator autocannon
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 2x Suppressor
• 2x Accelerator autocannon
2x Bolt pistol
2x Close combat weapon

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