40K Battle Report II Chaos VS Dark Angels & Grey Knights
It's time for another battle report where the forces of Chaos take on the combined armies of the Dark Angels and the Grey Knights. Let's see where the story takes us this time...
"After months of chasing shadows the Dark Angels manage to pick up on rumours that Cypher has been spotted on Planet Shroud. Quickly they dispatch a strike cruiser to seek out the fallen angel.
The Grey Knights have also picked up portents of warp energies building on the planet. As they move into the system they receive a message from the Dark Angels. Perhaps these two mysterious forces have a common goal...Perhaps.
On the planet surface Cypher waits to greet the foul warband of his once brother Marbas Handing over the murder sword to Marbas is the only way to free him from his shackles, and release his soul from daemonhood. As the Dark Angels approach, his plan nears completion.
The once Dark Angel Marbas longs to gift his master the Anathame - the only way he can release his bindings as a slave and grow more powerful.
In the Ruins of an ancient temple, from a time before old night, the stage is set. Can Cypher hold off the Imperials long enough to close the trap? Can the Dark Angels claim their prize of cypher and can the grey knights defeat the daemon prince and control the Anathame."
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Welcome To Planet Shroud – Mission Details
It's time to introduce the next mission in our series of Warhammer 40,000 games where the Dark Angels and Grey Knights take on the might of Chaos with some daemonic allies at their side.
The Forces Of Chaos Partner With Some Daemonic Allies
It's time for the forces of Chaos to call on some deadly allies that could very well turn on them as well as slaughter the enemy. When messing with the warp which daemons would you summon to your side?
The Dark Angels Detect A Grey Knights Strike Cruiser
...the Dark Angels are about to receive some help, although whether or not they wanted it is another matter entirely. With daemons now in the mix it does make sense to call on the Grey Knights and their psykers.
Warlord Trait & Psychic Powers Selection
Now we've assembled the armies it's time to roll for our Warlord Traits and find out what Psychic Powers are going to be at our disposal for both sides.
The Forces Of Chaos Arrive On Shroud For A Daemonic Meeting
Now that the forces of Chaos have made a dark pact with the daemons from beyond the veil of the warp it's time to find out how we're going to use them on the tabletop.
Grey Knights & Dark Angels Land - But They Have Been Detected
The Grey Knights and Dark Angels have hit the planet of Shroud but it seems as if they have been noticed by the enemy. How do you think they're going to fare about this dark alliance of Chaos?
The Armies Are Ready For Battle!
Everyone is assembled and with that we take a look at the two forces arrayed for battle across this snowy and scarred landscape. While the drifts are pure for now I'm sure it won't be long before they are bathed with the crimson and black blood of Loyalists and Traitors alike.
Chaos Launches It's Defense & Marches Forward
The Chaos forces are beginning to move forward and probe the Loyalist lines for any signs of weakness. Massive warmachines are whirring and clanking into life...
The Imperials Launch A Counter Attack
It's time for the Loyalists to aim for their foes from above and land in some reserves. A Dreadnought that you might remember from last game has smashed into the planet surface and is looking for vengeance...
Dark Angels & Grey Knight's Engage The Foe
No guts no glory. It's time for the Dark Angels and the Grey Knights to get stuck in and start slaughtering their Traitor brothers...
Turn One Round Up
Things are looking brutal and dangerous already at the end of Turn One. Both sides have had their opening salvos and a bit of blood has been shed. Will fortunes turn in the next turn?
The Vortex Of Doom Shifts Position
The powers of the warp are fickle and the Vortex of Doom shifts, bending reality around it. Where is it going to go?
The Daemons Lash Out At The Forces Of The Corpse Emperor
The Chaos Traitors hold position and summon up powers from the warp in order to lash out at their false brothers. What abilities will they draw upon?
Dark Angel Reinforcements Arrive & The Vortex Shifts Again
The Vortex shifts and the Dark Angels call on some more aid which comes in from above. Is there going to be a time where the Chaos forces just have to strike to whittle down the enemy forces or will they risk being encircled in the corner of the board?
Dark Angels Terminators Move To Engage The Foe
The Dark Angels move in and get stuck in to some shooting and combat with their Terminators. Finally some Chaos blood is going to be spilled and the traitors will pay!
Turn Two - Round Up
Combat has begun on parts of the battlefield and the Chaos forces are going to have to make a move soon. We can see turn three turning into a proper maelstrom of blood and bullets with a few psychic powers thrown in for good measure.
The Vortex Of Doom Threatens!
Where will this crazy Vortex of Doom go now. I think the Grey Knights might now be worrying about opening up this rift...maybe someone should be sanctioned by the Inquisition for their misuse of psychic powers!
Chaos Fights To Hold The Line
The Chaos forces are now trying to fend off the relentless attack by the Loyalists under the Dark Angels and Grey Knights. Will they be able to hold the line?
The Vortex Becomes Unstable
...will things turn out well as the Vortex continues to wibble and wobble around the edge of the table. Somewhere some hungry daemons are waiting for their chow on the otherside.
Moving In To The Target Zone - Will The Dark Angels Take The Prize?
The Dark Angels now make their move. Will they be able to breach the defences that the Chaos forces have set up and claim their prize from these traitor brothers who stand in their way?
Let's find out...
Chaos Turn - Blood For The Blood God!
It looks like it's finally time for the forces of Chaos to get some own back against these pesky mortals that are causing all kinds of nuisance. Hopefully the daemons can crush and rend their way through these Loyalist scumbags!
Imperial Turn - Take That Traitor Down!
It's time for the Space Marines to hit back alongside with the Grey Knights in tow. Will they be able to breach the ruins and make sure that they make these Traitors pay?
Battlefield - The Final Fight!
The battlefield is now littered with burnt out vehicles and the dead of both sides. A climactic battle is now taking place between the two sides atop the ruins in the corner of the board. Makes for quite the cinematic shot doesn't it!?
Final Thoughts - Where Will The Story Lead From Here?
The guys discuss the final moments of the battle and what units did well, and which didn't. They also talk about where the narrative might go as both sides are mulling over their next moves.
What was your favourite moment from this battle report?
Really enjoying this one fellas…..
Excellent stuff, although i hope it ends on a cliff hanger, only seems right if you got the dangles in it 😉
My old (2nd ed angels of death) campaign list had the unfortunate name of the “dangle bangles” being a BA army with raven wing support…
WOOO I am tots going to be watching this all today.
Lots of panels are showing ‘oops, that wasn’t suppose to happen’ ???
Oh, I thought it was just me for a minute. I’m sure they’ll fix it soon.
Yeah, waiting for the videos to work.
Looks fun.
Vids back up, vimeo crapped out for much of the net it seems
http://www.vimeostatus.com/
Wonder who borked the gateway at their end….
Tell you what, Pete is such a bad-ass!!
I’m stunned that @warzan managed to resist the Sean Connery impression when talking about the Rock.
Really enjoyed that guys, thanks. I’ve not played 40K for years now but had all my games been that fun I doubt I would have stopped.
Looking forward to the next one! And also looking forward to seeing my favorite army on the battlefield! Waaagh!
Kill Teams? When I played the Knights, they would have sent a company to thank the Angels for getting the Traitors and the relic and had a fleet ready to Exterminatus the Rock into a cinder if the Dark Ones quibbled, even a moment. The Grey Knights were always underpowered (or overpriced), imo. After all, GW sells miniatures, so the Quality of Quantity always wins. That’s why I left the game in my rearview mirror. I’d build a GK army again…for the hobby, not the game. And they’d be gray, not silver. Blood and Ash, man, blood and ash.
That was a lot of fun and a pleasure to play on such a beautiful table.
I think the key point was the plucky Heavy Flamer Terminator keeping Marbas locked in combat in turn 3 or the Daemon would likely have intercepted and dismembered the chaplain before he reached Cypher.
The Emperor willed it… or was it just as planned for Cypher?
couldn’t agree more Pete. Great game as always!
Excellant!! M’Lord Cypher has finally gained access to “The Rock”. Now maybe he can return “The Sword”!!
Question, why did you not take the 1-3 “free” units of chosen that Cypher is allowed as Fallen bodyguards??
just model limitations more than anything. We have plans to drum up some fallen themed chosen very soon!
Love the battle report guys! Love how enthusiastic you are in game. No bad dice or lucky dice rolls can ruin the game. That is how a game is meant to be played 🙂
But story wise I think it all went as planned for Cypher. He is always 6 steps ahead!
So keep up the good work! You did a fine job ! Cant wait to see what happens next!
Oh and Warzan@ you need to laser power you dice up 😉
The collated videos at the top are out of order, which made the narrative a bit harder to watch. Still a good report yet again.
And someone is rolling way too many 6’s. I suspect a dark pact.
Really good set of reports lads, ta very much!!!
I can´t play WH40K for several reasons. So it´s very special for me watching you guys having a great time.
For a moment I thought i was playing.
Thanks for the fun.