How will the new Astra Militarum codex fair against the rampaging Tyranids in this Warhammer 40k SN Battle Report?
Another battle for 40k supremacy is happening on the SN Battle Reports YouTube Channel. This time we get to see how the new Astra Militarum fairs against one of the scariest armies out there. Will they hold the line or will the bugs get the biomass they so crave?
Their studio is quite the cool place for a game, so we’re excited to see who comes out on top. Let’s first look at the lists, then dive into the battle!
Imperial Guard Battle Report List:
+++ BIG WILL’S ASTRA MILITARUM LIST +++
++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) ++
Regimental Doctrine: Born Soldiers
+ HQ +
Tank Commander: Mechanical Pack Rat, Lascannon, Stat Damage (Leman Russ Commander), Turret-mounted Punisher Gatling Cannon
. 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter
Tank Commander: Lascannon, Stat Damage (Leman Russ Commander), Turret-mounted Punisher Gatling Cannon
. 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter
+ Fast Attack +
Hellhounds
. Hellhound: Heavy Bolter, Inferno Cannon,
Hellhounds
. Hellhound: Heavy Bolter, Inferno Cannon,
+ Heavy Support +
Basilisks
. Basilisk: Earthshaker Cannon, Heavy Bolter,
Basilisks
. Basilisk: Earthshaker Cannon, Heavy Bolter,
Basilisks
. Basilisk: Earthshaker Cannon, Heavy Bolter,
Leman Russ Battle Tanks
. Leman Russ Vanquisher: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Vanquisher Battle Cannon
. . 2 Plasma Cannons
Leman Russ Battle Tanks
. Leman Russ Vanquisher: Lascannon, Turret-mounted Vanquisher Battle Cannon
. . 2 Plasma Cannons
++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium – Astra Militarum) ++
+ HQ +
Tempestus Scions Command Squad: -2CP
. Tempestor Prime: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Laspistol, Relic (Militarum Tempestus): The Tactical Auto-Reliquary of Tyberius, Tempestus Command Rod, Stratagem: Relic, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
Tempestus Scions Command Squad
. Tempestor Prime: Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Laspistol, Relic (Militarum Tempestus):
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
. Scion w/ Special Weapon: Frag grenades, Plasma gun
+ Troops +
Militarum Tempestus Scions
. 9x Scion: 9x Frag & Krak grenades, 9x Hot-shot lasgun
. Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Laspistol
Militarum Tempestus Scions
. 9x Scion: 9x Frag & Krak grenades, 9x Hot-shot lasgun
. Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Laspistol
Militarum Tempestus Scions
. 9x Scion: 9x Frag & Krak grenades, 9x Hot-shot lasgun
. Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Laspistol
Militarum Tempestus Scions
. 9x Scion: 9x Frag & Krak grenades, 9x Hot-shot lasgun
. Tempestor: Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Hot-shot Laspistol
++ Total: [1CP, 2,000pts] ++
Tyranids Battle Report List:
+++ PARDO’S TYRANIDS LIST +++
+++ Tyranids (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [95 PL, 2CP, 1,995pts] +++
++ Spearhead Detachment -3CP (Tyranids) ++
Hive Fleet: (Lurk) Territorial Instincts, Jormungandr
+ HQ +
Malanthrope: Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, Warlord Trait: Direct Guidance
+ Troops +
Tyranid Warriors: Toxin Sacs
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Two Scything Talons, Venom Cannon
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Two Scything Talons, Venom Cannon
Tyranid Warriors: Toxin Sacs
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Two Scything Talons, Venom Cannon
. Tyranid Warrior: Devourer, Two Scything Talons
. Tyranid Warrior: Two Scything Talons, Venom Cannon
+ Heavy Support +
Exocrine
Exocrine
Hive Guard: Toxin Sacs
. 6x Hive Guard (Impaler): 6x Impaler Cannon
Scythed Hierodule: Adaptive Physiology: Dermic Symbiosis
Tyrannofex: Rupture Cannon
Tyrannofex: Adaptive Physiology: Voracious Ammunition, Rupture Cannon
New Astra Militarum Codex SN Battle Report
After seeing the lists, who do you think will win? Well, no need to wonder too long at it; just 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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