40k Video Battle Report – Exterminatus Down

We’re taking a break from the ATC missions for a bit as the campaign for Agora as restarted at Dicehead Games! I explain a bit about the campaign in the beginning of the video, but it is worth repeating that Disorder is in the lead after a victory in the second leg of the campaign, and the Imperials are looking to protect their scattered assets. Today we will play out one of these point defenses with the Relictors looking to stop a swarm of Hive Fleet Nug.

  

The Armies

Relictors 2^nd Company – Reclamation Task Force

Space Marines – 2,000

Chapter Tactics: Imperial Fists

FORTIFICATION

Aegis Defense Line: Comms Relay

HQ

Chapter Master Asik: Thunder Hammer, The Shield Eternal, Artificer Armor

ELITES

Sternguard Veteran Squad: five additional Veterans

TROOPS

Tactical Squad: five additional Space Marines, Plasma Gun, Combi-Plasma

Tactical Squad: five additional Space Marines, Plasma Gun, Combi-Plasma

Tactical Squad: Flamer, Razorback transport with Lascannon and Twin Plasma Guns

Tactical Squad: Flamer, Razorback transport with Lascannon and Twin Plasma Guns

FAST ATTACK

Stormtalon Gunship: Skyhammer Missile Launcher, Twin Assault Cannons

Stormtalon Gunship: Skyhammer Missile Launcher, Twin Assault Cannons

Land Speeders: one additional Land Speeder, Cyclone Missile Launchers, Heavy Bolters

HEAVY SUPPORT

Devastator Centurions: Twin Lascannons and Missile Launchers, Sergeant has Omniscope

Stalker

Hive Fleet Nug – Breacher Swarm

Tyranids – 2,000

FORMATION

Skyblight Swarm

Hive Tyrant: Wings, 2x Twin Devourers with Brainleech Worms, Toxin Sacs

Hive Crone

Harpy: Twin Heavy Venom Cannon, Cluster Spines

Harpy: Twin Stranglethorn Cannon, Cluster Spines

Gargoyle Brood

Gargoyle Brood

Gargoyle Brood

HQ

Hive Tyrant: Lash Whip & Bonesword, Heavy Venom Cannon

Tyrant Guard Brood: one additional Tyrant Guard

ELITES

Haruspex: Toxin Sacs, Adrenal Glands

Venomthrope Brood: one additional Venomthrope

TROOPS

Hormagaunt Brood: ten additional Hormagaunts

Hormagaunt Brood: ten additional Hormagaunts

Hormagaunt Brood: eight additional Hormagaunts

FAST ATTACK

Ravener Brood: two additional Raveners, The Red Terror

After-Action Review

This mission suited the fast Tyranid style very well, and the Space Marines just didn’t have time to fight before they were overrun. I almost think a successful defense in this mission requires the defender to displace and maintain a fighting withdrawal, although the approach will change depending on what army is the aggressor. Space Marines vs. Chaos Space Marine would make for a much more straightforward slugfest. I’m hoping to play this mission with Imperial Guard defending the centerline; horde on horde always turns out nasty!

If there is a particular scenario/mission style/challenge you’d like to see us play, please leave a comment and we will do our best to see it played out. We do have full-time jobs and families that somewhat limit our free time, but we enjoy stepping out of the normal, boring tournament missions occasionally and playing something crazy!