Tonight on Vanguard Tactics, join us for a Live Battle Report that’s set to be an underground rebellion like no other. Jake, at the helm of the cunning Genestealer Cults, plots a sweeping uprising against Chris’s disciplined Astra Militarum forces of Tallarn. In this gripping encounter, will the stealth and guile of the Cults outmaneuver the strategic might and firepower of the Tallarn?

In the shadows of an oppressed world, Jake’s Genestealer Cults rise, their insidious plans ready to unravel. They blend seamlessly among the populace, their true nature hidden, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Chris, commanding the Astra Militarum’s famed Tallarn Desert Raiders, stands vigilant. His forces are seasoned, ready to quell any hint of rebellion with tactical precision and overwhelming firepower.

This battle, set on a knife-edge, promises a thrilling display of cunning subterfuge against steadfast defense. Join us as we showcase the tactical depth of Warhammer 40K’s 10th Edition, highlighting the guerilla warfare tactics of the Genestealer Cults against the unwavering resolve of the Astra Militarum.

Will Jake’s Genestealer Cults successfully overthrow the established order, or will Chris’s Tallarn forces maintain control? This isn’t just a battle report; it’s a narrative of rebellion and response. Be part of every clandestine move, each calculated counter, and pivotal clash. Engage with us live, share your predictions, and be a part of this festive season showdown.

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Step into the Warhammer 40K universe with us tonight. As the tensions rise and the battle unfolds, whose side will you support—Jake’s stealthy Genestealer Cults or Chris’s steadfast Astra Militarum? Choose your side and enjoy the festive battle!

Jake's Genestealer Cult

Orange and Slumming it (1995 Points)

Genestealer Cults
Ascension Day
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Abominant (105 Points)
• 1x Power sledgehammer
• Enhancements: Inscrutable Cunning

Biophagus (60 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Autopistol
1x Chemical vials
1x Injector goad

Nexos (60 Points)
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon

Nexos (60 Points)
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon

Primus (130 Points)
• 1x Cult bonesword
1x Scoped needle pistol
1x Toxin injector claw
• Enhancements: Meticulous Planner

Primus (90 Points)
• 1x Cult bonesword
1x Scoped needle pistol
1x Toxin injector claw

Reductus Saboteur (65 Points)
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Demolition charges
1x Remote explosives

Reductus Saboteur (65 Points)
• 1x Autopistol
1x Close combat weapon
1x Demolition charges
1x Remote explosives

BATTLELINE

Acolyte Hybrids (170 Points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Cult claws and knife
• 9x Acolyte Hybrid
• 6x Autopistol
1x Cult Icon
6x Cult claws and knife
4x Demolition charges
2x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (85 Points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Cult claws and knife
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Autopistol
4x Cult claws and knife

Acolyte Hybrids (170 Points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Cult claws and knife
• 9x Acolyte Hybrid
• 6x Autopistol
1x Cult Icon
6x Cult claws and knife
4x Demolition charges
2x Hand flamer

Acolyte Hybrids (85 Points)
• 1x Acolyte Leader
• 1x Autopistol
1x Cult claws and knife
• 4x Acolyte Hybrid
• 4x Autopistol
4x Cult claws and knife

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Goliath Truck (110 Points)
• 1x Demolition charge cache
1x Goliath wheels
1x Heavy stubber
1x Twin autocannon

OTHER DATASHEETS

Aberrants (370 Points)
• 1x Aberrant Hypermorph
• 1x Heavy power weapon
1x Hypermorph tail
• 9x Aberrant
• 9x Heavy power weapon

Aberrants (370 Points)
• 1x Aberrant Hypermorph
• 1x Heavy power weapon
1x Hypermorph tail
• 9x Aberrant
• 9x Heavy power weapon

Chris' Astra Militarum

Sandy Diesel Heads (2000 Points)

Astra Militarum
Combined Regiment
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Lord Solar Leontus (125 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Conquest
1x Konstantin’s hooves
1x Sol’s Righteous Gaze

Tank Commander (205 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Executioner plasma cannon
1x Heavy flamer
2x Heavy flamer
1x Heavy stubber
1x Hunter-killer missile

BATTLELINE

Cadian Shock Troops (120 Points)
• 2x Shock Trooper Sergeant
• 2x Chainsword
2x Laspistol
• 18x Shock Trooper
• 18x Close combat weapon
2x Flamer
14x Lasgun
2x Plasma gun

Cadian Shock Troops (60 Points)
• 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant
• 1x Chainsword
1x Laspistol
• 9x Shock Trooper
• 9x Close combat weapon
1x Flamer
7x Lasgun
1x Meltagun

Cadian Shock Troops (60 Points)
• 1x Shock Trooper Sergeant
• 1x Chainsword
1x Laspistol
• 9x Shock Trooper
• 9x Close combat weapon
1x Flamer
7x Lasgun
1x Meltagun

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

Chimera (70 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera multi-laser
1x Heavy bolter
1x Lasgun array

Chimera (70 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Chimera multi-laser
1x Heavy bolter
1x Lasgun array

OTHER DATASHEETS

Baneblade (480 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Baneblade cannon
1x Co-axial autocannon
1x Demolisher cannon
1x Heavy stubber
2x Lascannon
1x Twin heavy bolter
2x Twin heavy flamer

Hellhound (125 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Heavy flamer
1x Inferno cannon

Leman Russ Battle Tank (180 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Lascannon
1x Leman Russ battle cannon

Leman Russ Battle Tank (180 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Lascannon
1x Leman Russ battle cannon

Leman Russ Punisher (160 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Lascannon
1x Punisher gatling cannon

Tempestus Scions (55 Points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Chainsword
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Plasma gun

Tempestus Scions (55 Points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Chainsword
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Plasma gun

Tempestus Scions (55 Points)
• 1x Tempestor
• 1x Chainsword
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Tempestus Scion
• 4x Close combat weapon
2x Hot-shot lasgun
1x Hot-shot volley gun
1x Plasma gun

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