Tonight on Vanguard Tactics, brace yourselves for a Live Battle Report that’s a whirlwind of fervor and ferocity. Stephen, leading the zealous Black Templars, faces off against Jordan’s bloodthirsty World Eaters in a clash that promises both righteous fury and savage brutality.

In a forsaken landscape, scarred by the ravages of war, Stephen’s Black Templars stand ready. They are the embodiment of unyielding faith and martial prowess, their every strike a testament to their holy crusade. Against them, Jordan’s World Eaters roar with a primal hunger for battle, their axes thirsty for the blood of the faithful. This encounter between the devout and the berserk is more than a battle; it’s an age-old saga of conviction against carnage.

Both commanders bring 2000pts of their best to the table, setting the stage for a tactical showdown that delves into the depths of Warhammer 40K’s 10th Edition. Join us as we explore the strategic interplay between the disciplined crusaders and the frenzied berserkers.

Will Stephen’s Black Templars hold their line with their indomitable spirit, or will Jordan’s World Eaters overwhelm them in a tide of wrath? This battle report is more than a game; it’s a narrative of clash and contrast. Be part of every righteous charge, every relentless assault, and each defining moment. Engage with us live, contribute your insights, and be a part of this epic saga.

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Join us in the Warhammer 40K universe tonight. As the battle cries echo and the warriors clash, whose banner will you rally behind—Stephen’s Black Templars or Jordan’s World Eaters? Make your choice and witness the grandeur of this festive season’s final showdown.

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Stephen's Black Templars

Templars (2000 Points)

Space Marines
Black Templars
Gladius Task Force
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Captain (95 Points)
• 1x Heavy bolt pistol
1x Master-crafted power weapon
1x Relic Shield
• Enhancements: The Honour Vehement

High Marshal Helbrecht (95 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Ferocity
1x Sword of the High Marshals

Judiciar (70 Points)
• 1x Absolvor bolt pistol
1x Executioner relic blade

Librarian in Phobos Armour (70 Points)
• 1x Bolt pistol
1x Force weapon
1x Smite

The Emperor’s Champion (75 Points)
• 1x Black Sword
1x Bolt Pistol

BATTLELINE

Assault Intercessor Squad (80 Points)
• 1x Assault Intercessor Sergeant
• 1x Hand flamer
1x Power fist
• 4x Assault Intercessor
• 4x Astartes chainsword
4x Heavy bolt pistol

OTHER DATASHEETS

Centurion Devastator Squad (350 Points)
• 1x Devastator Centurion Sergeant
• 1x Centurion fists
1x Centurion missile launcher
1x Twin lascannon
• 5x Devastator Centurion
• 5x Centurion fists
5x Centurion missile launcher
5x Twin lascannon

Infiltrator Squad (100 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

Land Raider (240 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
2x Godhammer lascannon
1x Twin heavy bolter

Land Raider (240 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
2x Godhammer lascannon
1x Twin heavy bolter

Primaris Sword Brethren (140 Points)
• 1x Sword Brother Castellan
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 4x Primaris Sword Brother
• 1x Plasma pistol
2x Power weapon
2x Pyre pistol
1x Thunder hammer
1x Twin lightning claws

Primaris Sword Brethren (140 Points)
• 1x Sword Brother Castellan
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 4x Primaris Sword Brother
• 1x Plasma pistol
2x Power weapon
2x Pyre pistol
1x Thunder hammer
1x Twin lightning claws

Primaris Sword Brethren (140 Points)
• 1x Sword Brother Castellan
• 1x Combi-weapon
1x Master-crafted power weapon
• 4x Primaris Sword Brother
• 1x Plasma pistol
2x Power weapon
2x Pyre pistol
1x Thunder hammer
1x Twin lightning claws

Scout Squad (55 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 1x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Combat knife

Scout Squad (55 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 1x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Combat knife

Scout Squad (55 Points)
• 1x Scout Sergeant
• 1x Astartes chainsword
1x Bolt pistol
1x Close combat weapon
• 4x Scout
• 1x Astartes shotgun
4x Bolt pistol
4x Close combat weapon
3x Combat knife

Jordan's World Eaters

Berzerker Warband (2000) (2000 Points)

World Eaters
Berzerker Warband
Strike Force (2000 Points)

CHARACTERS

Angron (415 Points)
• Warlord
• 1x Samni’arius and Spinegrinder

Khârn the Betrayer (80 Points)
• 1x Gorechild
1x Khârn’s plasma pistol

World Eaters Lord on Juggernaut (130 Points)
• 1x Exalted chainblade
1x Juggernaut’s bladed horn
1x Plasma pistol
• Enhancements: Favoured of Khorne

World Eaters Master of Executions (105 Points)
• 1x Axe of dismemberment
1x Bolt pistol
• Enhancements: Berzerker Glaive

BATTLELINE

Khorne Berzerkers (100 Points)
• 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion
• 1x Berzerker chainblade
1x Icon of Khorne
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Khorne Berzerker
• 3x Berzerker chainblade
3x Bolt pistol
1x Khornate eviscerator
1x Plasma pistol

Khorne Berzerkers (100 Points)
• 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion
• 1x Berzerker chainblade
1x Icon of Khorne
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Khorne Berzerker
• 3x Berzerker chainblade
3x Bolt pistol
1x Khornate eviscerator
1x Plasma pistol

Khorne Berzerkers (100 Points)
• 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion
• 1x Berzerker chainblade
1x Icon of Khorne
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Khorne Berzerker
• 3x Berzerker chainblade
3x Bolt pistol
1x Khornate eviscerator
1x Plasma pistol

Khorne Berzerkers (100 Points)
• 1x Khorne Berzerker Champion
• 1x Berzerker chainblade
1x Icon of Khorne
1x Plasma pistol
• 4x Khorne Berzerker
• 3x Berzerker chainblade
3x Bolt pistol
1x Khornate eviscerator
1x Plasma pistol

DEDICATED TRANSPORTS

World Eaters Rhino (75 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-bolter
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher

World Eaters Rhino (75 Points)
• 1x Armoured tracks
1x Combi-bolter
1x Combi-weapon
1x Havoc launcher

OTHER DATASHEETS

Eightbound (270 Points)
• 1x Eightbound Champion
• 1x Lacerators
• 5x Eightbound
• 5x Eightbound eviscerators

Exalted Eightbound (150 Points)
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Eightbound chainfist
1x Eightbound eviscerator
• 2x Exalted Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound chainfist
2x Eightbound eviscerator

Exalted Eightbound (150 Points)
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Eightbound chainfist
1x Eightbound eviscerator
• 2x Exalted Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound chainfist
2x Eightbound eviscerator

Exalted Eightbound (150 Points)
• 1x Exalted Eightbound Champion
• 1x Eightbound chainfist
1x Eightbound eviscerator
• 2x Exalted Eightbound
• 2x Eightbound chainfist
2x Eightbound eviscerator

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