In this Horus Heresy SN battle report, we get to see how the new Siege of Cthonia rules plays out on the tabletop- check it out!
A battle for HH supremacy is happening on the SN Battle Reports YouTube Channel. This time we get to see how the new supplement plays out on the tabletop, and it is great to see how the games go. The real question is, is it a fun way to play?
Their studio is quite an excellent place for a game, so we’re excited to see who comes out on top. Let’s first look at the lists and then dive into the battle!
Sons of Horus/Word Bearers Battle Report List
XVI: Sons of Horus
Allegiance: Traitor
+ Rite of War: +
Rite of War
+ HQ: +
Praetor, Cataphractii: Chosen by Dark Gods (Traitor only), Warlord
. Legion Cataphractii Praetor: Cataphractii Terminator Armour, Combi-Bolter, Paragon Blade, WL Trait: Cast In Gold
+ Elites: +
Contemptor Dreadnought Talon
. Contemptor Dreadnought: Gravis Power Fist with in-built ranged weapon, Heavy Flamer, Kheres Assault Cannon
Contemptor Dreadnought Talon
. Contemptor Dreadnought: Gravis Lascannon, Gravis Lascannon
+ Troops: +
Tactical Squad
. Legion Tactical Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Power Fist
. 8x Legionaries (collective): 8x Bolt Pistol, 8x Bolter
. Legionary w/ Options:: Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Legion Vexilla
Tactical Squad
. Legion Tactical Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Power Fist
. 8x Legionaries (collective): 8x Bolt Pistol, 8x Bolter
. Legionary w/ Options:: Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Legion Vexilla
+ Fast Attack: +
Sky-Hunter Squadron
. Legion Sky-Hunter Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol, Multi-Melta
. . Chainsword: Chainsword
4 x Legion Sky-Hunter: Bolt Pistol, Chainsword, Multi-Melta
+ Heavy Support: +
Heavy Support Squad: Lascannon
. Legion Support Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol
. 7x Legionaries (collective): 7x Bolt Pistol
Sicaran Arcus Squadron
. Sicaran Arcus: 2x Heavy Bolters, Arcus Missile Launcher – Arcus Warheads, Heavy Bolter
+ Allegiance: +
XVII: Word Bearers
Allegiance: Traitor
+ HQ: +
Praetor
. Legion Praetor: Artificer Armour, Paragon Blade, Warpfire Pistol
. . Burning Lore
+ Elites: +
2x Ashen Circle: Dark Channeling, 6x Incendiary
. Iconoclast: Artificer Armour, Inferno Pistol
+ Troops: +
2x Tactical Squad: Dark Channeling
. Legion Tactical Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Power Fist
. 14x Legionaries (collective): 14x Bolt Pistol, 14x Bolter, 14x Chain Bayonet
. Legionary w/ Options:: Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Chain Bayonet, Legion Vexilla
4 x Legionary w/ Options:: Bolt Pistol, Bolter
+ Heavy Support: +
Leviathan Dreadnought Talon
. Leviathan: Leviathan Siege Claw, Leviathan Storm Cannon
. . 2x Heavy Flamers
++ Total: [3,000Pts] ++
Imperial Fists Battle Report List
IMPERIAL FISTS
+ HQ: +
Praetor: Warlord
. Legion Praetor: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol, Master-craft one weapon, Solarite Power Gauntlet, Volkite Charger, WL Trait: Unforgiven
+ Elites: +
Apothecarion Detachment
. Apothecary: Bolt Pistol, Power Armour
. . Chainsword: Chainsword
. Apothecary: Bolt Pistol, Power Armour
. . Chainsword: Chainsword
Contemptor Dreadnought Talon
. Contemptor Dreadnought: Gravis Autocannon, Gravis Power Fist with in-built ranged weapon, Meltagun
. Contemptor Dreadnought: Gravis Autocannon, Gravis Power Fist with in-built ranged weapon, Meltagun
Templar Brethren: 9x Brethren, 9x Combat Shield, Legion Vexilla
. Champion: Bolt Pistol, Combat Shield, Master-craft a weapon, Power Sword
. Land Raider Proteus Carrier: Twin-linked Heavy Bolter
Terminator Cataphractii Squad
. Cataphractii Sergeant: Power Fist, Vigil Storm Shield
4 x Cataphractii: Power Fist, Vigil Storm Shield
. Land Raider Proteus Carrier: Twin-linked Heavy Bolter
+ Troops: +
2x Tactical Squad
. Legion Tactical Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolter, Plasma Pistol, Power Fist
. 10x Legionaries (collective): 10x Bolt Pistol, 10x Bolter, 10x Chain Bayonet
. Legionary w/ Options:: Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Chain Bayonet, Legion Vexilla
+ Fast Attack: +
Phalanx Warder Squad: Legion Vexilla
. 9x Phalanx Warder: 9x Bolt Pistol, 9x Bolter, 9x Power Axe
. Warder Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol, Bolter, Thunder Hammer
+ Heavy Support: +
Heavy Support Squad: Iliastus Assault Cannon
. Legion Support Sergeant: Artificer Armour, Bolt Pistol
. 9x Legionaries (collective): 9x Bolt Pistol
Kratos Squadron
. Kratos: 2x Lascannons, Flare Shield, Hull (Front, Right/Left) Mounted Autocannons, Melta Blast-Gun
Siege of Cthonia: Horus Heresy SN Battle Report
After seeing the lists, who do you think will win? Well, no need to wonder too long at it; watch the video and find out! The game is action-packed and full of great details for anyone looking to play the armies involved!
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