Black Templars vs Tyranids – Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Battle Report

Today we have another instalment in the constant battle for the Maelstrom. Today, the Templars make their stand once again in opposition to the forces of Hive Fleet Sothoth. The snow will be stained in sacrifice to the gods of battle!

The Armies

The Last Crusade

Space Marines – 2,000

Battalion Detachment

Black Templars

HQ

High Marshal Helbrecht: WARLORD (Oath Keeper)

The Emperor’s Champion

Primaris Chaplain: The Crusader’s Helm

TROOPS

9 Crusaders: Plasma Gun, Power Sword

9 Crusaders: Plasma Gun, Power Sword

5 Crusaders: Plasma Gun, Power Sword, Heavy Bolter

ELITES

9 Reivers

Company Ancient: Combi-Plasma, Standard of the Emperor Ascendant

FAST ATTACK

10 Assault Marines: 3 Plasma Pistols, Power Sword/Combat Shield

3 Inceptors: Assault Bolters

HEAVY SUPPORT

10 Devastators: 4 Missile Launchers, Armorium Cherub

TRANSPORTS

Rhino: Storm Bolter

Rhino: Storm Bolter

Razorback: Twin Heavy Bolters

Repulsor

Hive Fleet Sothoth

Tyranids – 2,000

Battalion Detachment

Hive Fleet Kraken

HQ

Neurothrope: Smite, The Horror

Broodlord: Smite, Onslaught

TROOPS

10 Genestealers

10 Genestealers

20 Hormagaunts: Adrenal Glands

20 Hormagaunts: Adrenal Glands

30 Termagants: 30 Devourers

ELITES

4 Zoanthropes: Smite, Psychic Scream

4 Zoanthropes: Smite, Paroxysm

3 Venomthropes

Spearhead Detachment

Hive Fleet Kraken

HQ

Winged Hive Tyrant: WARLORD (Instinctive Killer); 4 Deathspitters with Slimer Maggots,        Adaptive Camouflage, Adrenal Glands; Smite, Catalyst, The Horror

HEAVY SUPPORT

Trygon Prime: Adrenal Glands

Carnifex: 4 Deathspitters with Slimer Maggots, Enhanced Senses, Spore Cysts

Carnifex: 4 Deathspitters with Slimer Maggots, Enhanced Senses, Spore Cysts