Forgeworld Sneak Peaks !

Hey Everyone,

So this week just keeps on getting more and more exciting from forgeworld. I had to make sure I posted.

So as we get closer and closer to Calth, forge world did a teaser for the new transfer sheets for both the Word Bearers and the Ultramarines Legion. I think they are really starting to ramp up for what will be a epic show down between these two legions and I can’t wait to see what other unit exclusives they come up with.

We also have a sneak peek video of what's coming up in the book and we get a snap shot of a impressive looking model. A lot of buzz around the internet thinking this may be the fabled warlord class titan. If this is true we may be getting one of the biggest Imperial Titans that we could fit on the table. I can’t wait to see what this really becomes and when we get the final release date for this next book.

So stay tuned and keep watching for more 30k news.

 

General Soban 

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Update 2015/4/13

Hey Everyone,

Got some fun and exciting stuff to show you. Forgeworld showed off another new mini for those who want to bring in some firepower for Mechanicum . Rob from Bearbox studio also showed me some progress on a Salamanders army he is starting up. Also we have more 14^th Company pictures to show off.

Alright this has me leaning towards Mechanicum more and more. Weighing in a a whopping 295 pts this massive monstrous creature can dish out some firepower. Armed with the potent Sollex heavy lasscannon, this strength 10 lasscannon at range 60 gives another nice long range weapon for the Mechanicum. Lastly its armed with Graviton ram that is a potent siege wrecker and tank buster.

This might push me get a small Mechanicum force after the Luna wolves. The other reason other then the rules is just the visuals and reminds me of old gundam minis which I love. Would love to get it and do a nice red and black scheme. Any how enough rambling be sure to check out the experimental rules as always athttp://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/t/Thanatar-Calix.pdf

So Rob from Bearbox studio has just started up his Salamander army and is coming out strong with Vulkan. These in-progress pictures  are showing a nice strong Vulkan and a nice progress shot. Really love how it looks as a calm but wrathful father over his dead sons. I can’t wait to see when this is complete and running with the other Salamanders.

The 14^th Company

My Luna Wolves have made some amazing progress and am still surprised how much has gotten done in the last few months. This batch added abit more Vehicle in nature as well as some air support. The other part is my command staff expands with my company captain. So lets get to the army pictures.

The storm eagle is complete and man was I excited for this. Probably one of my favorite aircraft that has ever come out. This roaring beauty is, in my eyes, what a space marine aircraft should be. Armed to the teeth, Rob used magnets on the front and the sponsons so I can get a few different weapon load-outs. I will also say this storm eagle has not let me down and already has a shadow sword down and I can’t wait to get some battle reports in with this multi-role craft.

So my module Contemptor is finally done and have to say the wait was well worth it. Love how the pose turned out and gives it that nice dramatic feel as it gets ready for another go of combat.

The other benefit of this Contemptor is the magnets in each arm so I can change the weapon load-outs. Right now It can be fielded as either a mortis pattern with the assault cannons or auto cannons, it can also be used as a standard contemptor in a talon if I feel I need some close combat.

The other thing I like about it is the pose it has with the other Centomptor which makes them both a great pair.

One of the last major pieces to be done is the Captain. I have to say this really feels like the Old Terran Veteran that I want to base the lore around him. He was done as a pair just in case I wanted to run one of two versions of the Praetor and this will fill out the roster well. I can’t wait to get him on the table and starting building up the legend of this captain.

This the entire company as it stands right now painted. I have to say it always feels great seeing this all on the table and at best guess is sitting about around 4000 points depending on kit. Added some extra pictures of some close ups.

With the army standing as it is there got a good selection for the army list. Be sure to stay tuned for more army progress and some up coming battle reports.

General Soban 

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Updates 4/7/2015

Hey Everyone,

So another exciting week in the 30k world here and forge world has left us drooling and wanting more. We see a Realm of battle piece released as well as a sneak peak of raven guard. For my luna wolves more progress has been done with units being finished and other in progress. Let's get to it and show off a few things.

Forge World Updates  

The Primus Redoubt is first up and I have to say this thing has left me awestruck. Designed as the ultimate defense gun, this bunker is truly designed to take a hit and throw it right back. With a destroyer weapon as well as a shield, add in a crew that can’t be knocked out till you kill everything in it and you have the ultimate defense. Hope to get one down the road and show it off. Be sure to check out the rules here of course athttp://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/p/Primus_Redoubt.pdf

If you didn’t catch the forge world bulletin 54 on the weekend be sure to check it herehttp://www.forgeworld.co.uk/News/FORGE_WORLD_BULLETIN_54.html . The main thing though is for the Sons of Corax, a unique Corvus Armor set. This will be great for both 30k and 40k raven guard players and makes me a little jealous as a luna wolves player. Can’t wait to see it released and army pictures showing off these new armour sets.

 

Luna Wolves Updates

 

 

Forgot to post this a while back but here is the main force of Rhinos and the Whirlwinds. For me, having a good supply of Rhinos to move your force will save your force from dying in the middle of nowhere.Though I got a few, knowing me, there is going to be more coming up. One of the other things I like about this photo is you can see 3 versions of the Basic Rhino which really makes me happy as it adds a nice variety to the army.

The other nice thing is the whirlwind battery in the back that just gives the army a nice cheap artillery platform. With a great range and a small points tag these units really shine against the hordes of orks and other xenos. Already they have gotten a great reputation in the army for supporting my armor assaults. Hope to get one last one to round them out.  Glad when these got done and can’t wait to get more tanks to run down the lines.

 

First up of the new painted stuff is the Taratos Terminators and man do I love the detail on them. Though mainly the way each joint and flex piece is painted and the photos just don’t do them justice. Up close and personal these guys shine and already are building a small legend for the armour. Can’t wait to post some battle reports of these guys winning the day for me!

 

The contemptor also got finished in this batch and does it look sharp. A nice little scare unit, this really shines when there's no armour ceramite around and it's meltas are brought to bare. The other thing I like about this is the pose which feels like its issuing a challenge to the foes of the emperor who dare challenge him. Glad to see this done and can’t wait to see it's brother be finished.

So out of this batch I will have to say my favorite part was the Justaerins where finished off. I can’t contain how much excitement there was when I got them over the weekend and was also able to get the feel of them out in a battle. To me each one speaks of a raw aggression that seems to be brutal with spikes and the dark colour scheme which Rob was able to beautifully create. Have to say this was my favorite part of this batch and can’t wait to play with them more.

Insert Ride of the Valkyries music on this roll call but the storm eagle is taking shape. One of the largest kits I’ve seen compared to a lot of standard marine kit this thing is a true beast. Rob has been expertly putting this together and making sure it can take multiple weapon outputs. Hoping this can get finished off before the weekend so I can get some battle reports in and show off this angel of death.  

 

Other news and musings

So with the army making great progress we are slowly getting to the point of field more battle reports. I know the first one was a bit raw but I think I got a format idea down that will work well in the future. A I said before I want to get this to be a staple of the blog so hope you look forward to upcoming battle reports.

With that we closed off another fun week and as always looking forward to more. Stay tuned for your 30k center and, as always, have fun out there !

 

General Soban 

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Weekly Update 3/30/2015

Hey Everyone,

So with another week down lets take a look at the 30k world. Forgeworld has released another sneak peak as well as showing off some great pictures from the studios armies. In addition to this my luna wolves are making some great progress. Lastly the winner will be announced soon for the Forgeworld Titan.

Forgeworld

Just want to take the time to remind everyone if you haven’t already to make sure you sign up for the forgeworld newsletter. The contest winner will be announced April 1^st and the last day to sign up is tomorrow the 31^st. So again make sure to sign up and good luck !

The Lord Marshall Cometh!

(insert Lord Marshall Image)

So going out on a limb here and saying this might be the Lord Marshall Ireton Masade from book 4. I think that's the case from the look of his weapons being a master crafted Power weapon as well as the Archaetech Pistol. I hope this is the case since it would be the second none astartes character to be done and would be  another great commander for Solar Auxilla.

Forgeworld Studio Pictures

So here are two units from the studios army done up in Emperors Children as well as the DeathGuard colours. Both looking stunning with the back drop of Battle-Automata and this makes me really want to get this model.

14^th Company Progress

So the Luna wolves got some progress which am really excited about since we are seeing some paint on the units and some are almost done.

First Contemptor

So the contemptor I showed last week has got some paint on it and is making some great progress. We are seeing some Metallic parts being done and is on its way to being Finished.

Second Contemptor

The second Contemptor is also one the way and Rob really took his time trying to get the pose right since this is going to be magnetized. This one is probably going to be the most fun to play with since right now its going to have enough gear to run with dual autocannons, dual assault cannons, or a combo with a fist.

Taratos Terminators

 

Taratos are also on the way and should be done this week. This is going to my anti tank close combat unit so hopefully they do pretty well.

Praetors

 

So my Praetors are almost done and this is very exciting since my Company Captain is going to be done. I really like how the gold turned out on these. The other feature is just how the faces and heads turned out and really bring out the character. I can’t wait to run him on the table and to start building up his legend.

Justaerins

The Justaerins are pretty much done now with Rob saying a few touch-up need to be done. Once these guys are fully painted up I won't be able to wait to run them with Horus in the next game I have..  I know a lot of 30k and Sons of Horus/Lunawolves players will say not to run them but I love the look and just want to get them into the thick of it!

So another exciting week down hope you enjoyed this update and stay tuned for more !

General Soban 

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Alpha Legion Vipers and justerains !

Hey Everyone,

So forgeworld put two more items up on there site and these are something I’ve been looking forward to since the heresy weekender.

Armillus Dynat

Alpha Legion rejoice Alpharius is with us errrr I mean Armillus Dynat. The Alpha Legion special character that was released with the rest of the alpha legion in book 3. A beautiful model and the forgeworld studio painted it up amazingly, it really shows off one of the top commanders in the legion. With great rules that make this serpent tough in combat as well as bonus to the army this is going to be a must pick for Alpha Legion Players.

Xiphon Pattern Interceptor

This Interceptor was probably one of my favorite models shown off on the weekender. This is battle star galactica meets 40k and I was not disappointed with it. A High end anti-tank and anti-flyer this unit appears to be geared to that one approach and give the legion army another unique flyer to its rank. As per most pre-releases you can find the experimental rules herehttp://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/X/Xiphon_Heresy.pdf check it out and hope to see a few of these going around !

Justerain Progress

So Rob from Bearbox studio sent me an early photo of the justerains and man am  I loving them! Can’t wait for them to be done soon.  Also be sure to check out his facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/BearBox-Studios/1577491645831824

Anyhow this ends a quick update be sure to check out my blog for more upcoming 30k stuff and more army progress.

General Soban 

Signing off till next time

Forgeworld and Army Progress

Hey Everyone,

So with life being a little hectic I missed out on some very cool stuff in the 30k universe. Forgeworld alone released a lot of new content for both loyalist and Traitor alike that really caught my attention. Also, new units where shown which will give some new toys for a few armies. Lastly, Rob from bearbox studio made some army progress for my luna wolves!

Forgeworld new releases!

In the last two weeks forgeworld has unleashed a torrent of new stuff. Looks like they are gearing up for the new book that ,hopefully, will be coming out in the next few months. With Solar Axillary, Ultramarines, IronWarriors, Mechanicum all getting a release this is an exciting time!

First we have up the Solar Auxillary Rapier Laser Destroyer and Quad Motar . Both weapon platforms are some of the strongest weapons in the meta and this release gives solar auxiliary two more weapons to add to their platform.

The Laser Destroyer is a must have weapon being a strength 9 ap 1 ordinance weapon. Add in the fact it's twin linked which makes it a natural tank killer that gets the benefits of being able to be placed in better positions than tanks. Personally I’ve field tested the marine version and if you need some serious anti tank take this a good bang for your points in an army list

Now this portable artillery piece has been a major weapon piece since it was first released for the death korp of krieg. A nice weapon platform, it's cheap and gains the shell shock rule or sunder depending on the ammunition you use makeing it a deadly indirect weapon. Being also relative cheap in the terms of points will make this Auxiliary weapon a nice cheaper alternative to the bigger medusa.

The Iron Warriors got some love with the release of the torso upgrade and the helmet upgrade pack. This goes wonderfully with the shoulder packs release and I think it works with the army who believed in practicality over visuals and with the helmets you can see either the uparmoured protection, or pretty view. I think this will become a high end purchase and makes me wish I picked up some of Ironwarriors for myself!

So the Ultramarines got their first unique legion icons released with the shoulder pad upgrades. Coming in mark 2,mark 3,and lastly mark 4 this is a preview of what is to come. Being a old time ultramarines fan this will be a bonus since the raised icon will add more modeling imagery and will look good on the table. Can’t wait to see more releases for this legion.

Lastly the Mechanicum got a new unit with experimental rules released, the deadly Scyllax Guardian. Another Automata this 5 squad Covenant shows another combat monster that is both cheap and readily available for the Mechanicum. One of the coolest rules I saw was the new dismemberment rule which give it a single ap 2 hit at strength 6 something nice to kill some of those hard to kill terminators. You can as always check out the rules for this at http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/S/scyllax.pdf  which forgeworld provided for us so for those that pre-order it can enjoy a new close combat unit!

14^th Company update

Not only was there new releases but I also lucked out and got a lot of units in or got some great deals. Rob was happy to send over some work inprogress shots

So this unit though not early crusade was a hard unit not to get. Sharing many of the design characteristics of the contemptor dreadnought I felt like this would be a great match to run beside them. Adding in the fact that I have them equipped with some power fists gives my army extra anti tank gear which am find my army is lacking. For a last added bonus there is a single auto cannon in the unit to give them some long range fire power.

I play tested this unit a bit before giving them over to Rob’s Studio and though standard terminators, they play differently from what I was used to. Being able to move more then normal terminators it gave this unit a edge I was surprised terminators could have on squad maneuvers. The other bonus was in the age of darkness these units count as a scoring unit which makes them a much better heavy line infantry. I can’t wait till these get painted up and they're back on the table.

So one of two Contemptors on the production line. This one I bought of a guy locally. Armed with the muiltmelta and a power fist melta means this is a upclose and personal dread. Though not the preferred weapon type for Contemptors in legion lists I feel this version is either going to take a lot of damage due to the fear of its guns or be able to do some damage as other more threatening targets are engaged. I can’t wait to get this out in the field with its brother Contemptor and unleash some mayhem!

So one unit I was personally really excited for  was the Elite Justerins. Seeing them assembled and even unpainted you can feel the aggressive nature of the unit. Though overpriced in the Army list I found them to be a nice unit in close combat and with the amount of anti tank this unit can bring with combi meltas and the muilta melta it gives that unit a lot of oomph. I can’t wait for these to be painted up and running alongside Horus on the battle field.

(Praetors)

So last but not least the Company Captain and two versions of him are being worked on. The Forgeworld Praetor model is probably one of my favorite models other than the Primarchs and Justerain and will be a great center piece of the army. I am also having this done as two versions since I want to change up the play style of the unit and also the fact the face model is alike which will make it great in a narrative.

Though am missing images for them I also have a storm eagle and another contemptor on the way. This will round out some long range firepower for the army that it needs and give the army some more 30k units to play with. The added bonus is both these units will also give my army some much needed anti air which at presently it's lacking. So far this army is coming along pretty good and is going by a lot faster then I thought it would be.

In closing

So we had a lot of releases come out from forgeworld and my lunawolves are getting another boost. This has really been a exciting few weeks and am glad I was able to share this with you. I can’t wait to show off more progress shots of the lunawolves and my plans of what is going to happen with them. As always make sure you check out forgeworlds site and also my friend robs painting studio for more fun and amazing projects.

General Soban 

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