Don’t miss the top Warhammer 40k army lists featuring Space Marines, Death Guard, and Blood Angels from The Fabricators Forge RTT.
Fabricators Forge RTT is over, and now we can look at which 40k factions’ playstyles and army lists managed to secure a place at the top! Check out what these winners brought in their armies, with our expert commentary on their selections.
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1st Place: Larry Paladin – Space Marines (Ultramarines) Army Lists
Larry didn’t show up to the Fabricators Forge RTT with surprises. He showed up with Guilliman, Calgar, and a very clear message: read the Codex, or get steamrolled by it.
This Ultramarines list looked like it walked straight off a recruitment poster—if that poster came with armor-piercing shells and a stern lecture on proper formation spacing.
Leading the charge were not one, but two Captains—one rocking standard armor, the other in Gravis gear for that extra chunk of battlefield presence.
Add in a Lieutenant with a combi-weapon for some added fire support and reroll goodies, and you’ve got a leadership core that’s all business, no nonsense, and very blue.
But it doesn’t stop there. Calgar and Guilliman were both on the field, and that’s never a casual choice. Calgar handles the face-punching and CP economy, while Guilliman turns the whole army into a well-oiled machine of destruction and morale-boosted glory.
Troop support came from a single Intercessor squad. Not flashy, but reliable. Sometimes you just need five bolters on an objective saying, “This is ours now.”
The transport of choice? An Impulsor. It’s quick, it’s tough enough to survive the trip, and it gets key units into the thick of it before your opponent figures out what’s happening.
When something needs to explode at long range, two Ballistus Dreadnoughts answer the call. They’re built to crack armor, delete elite units, and stand around looking smug about it.
On the more flexible side, a unit of Company Heroes brought great weapons and enough utility to handle whatever needed handling—melee scrapping, objective duty, or just looking cool near the Captains. Scouts jumped in too, doing their usual thing: being cheap, annoying, and showing up in places that cause problems.
The Sternguard Veterans brought some heat with two full squads. These aren’t just fancy Intercessors—they’re elite shooters that also enjoy a good brawl.
And then, in true “don’t forget the heavy guns” fashion, Larry wrapped the list with two Vindicators. Not subtle. Not fast. Just big guns on thick hulls, rolling forward with bad intentions and a nostalgic nod to every 90s Marine player who ever said, “What if I just had a cannon the size of a Rhino?”
2nd Place: Thom Smith – Death Guard Army Lists
3rd Place: Tyler Lark – Blood Angels Army Lists
Final Thoughts on Army Lists:
In the epic showdown at The Fabricators Forge RTT, the Ultramarines flexed their tactical muscles, the Death Guard brought their grim resilience, and the Blood Angels swooped in with flair. Whether you favor the disciplined might of the blue boys or the relentless rot of the Death Guard, there’s something to learn from each faction’s battle artistry.
So, whether you’re planning to play in the next big tournament or just looking to spice up your games at home, take a page from these winners and remember: every unit counts, and sometimes, all you need is a good plan and a whole lot of golden armored bodies.
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