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On Sunday, I ran the First Blood event at Durham Raiders

We wanted to have the hall available so people could come along and play some games of 3rd edition Heresy to get their head around the rules and figure out the game with all the changes

I took Ultramarines and had these two lists ready, this one for 2000 points

# ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [970 Point(s)]

## High Command [135 Point(s)]

Praetor [135 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol (default), Paragon blade, One Apex Detachment

## Command [285 Point(s)]

Centurion [95 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol (default), Power fist, Frag grenades, Krak grenades

Centurion [95 Point(s)]: Disintegrator pistol, Power sword, Frag grenades, Krak grenades

Vigilator [95 Point(s)]: Nemesis rifle, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Prime Unit (Paragon of Battle)

## War-engine [175 Point(s)]

Contemptor Dreadnought [175 Point(s)]: Gravis power fist with in-built ranged weapon, Gravis plasma cannon, Plasma blaster

## Troops [255 Point(s)]

Tactical Squad [125 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [5 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Plasma pistol
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla
• 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter
  Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - War-engine))

Tactical Squad [130 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Lightning claw, Bolt pistol
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla
• 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter

## Transport [120 Point(s)]

Rhino [60 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Bolter

Rhino [60 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Bolter

# ++ Auxiliary - Tactical Support ++ [270 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Support [270 Point(s)]

Heavy Support Squad [150 Point(s)]: Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant
• 4x Legionary [10 Point(s)]

Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew
• 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery)

# ++ Auxiliary - Combat Pioneer ++ [220 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Recon [220 Point(s)]
Land Raider Explorator [220 Point(s)]: Two Sponson Mounted Twin lascannon, Dozer blade

# ++ Auxiliary - First Strike ++ [150 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Fast Attack [150 Point(s)]

Javelin Speeder Squadron [150 Point(s)]:
• 2x Javelin Speeder [75 Point(s)]: Heavy bolter, Cyclone missile launcher

# ++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [123 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

## Elites [123 Point(s)]

Seeker Squad [123 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Seeker Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter
• 5x Seeker [18 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter
  Prime Unit (Combat Veterans)

# ++ Auxiliary - Recon Demi-Company ++ [235 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Recon - Reconnaissance Squad Only [135 Point(s)]

Reconnaissance Squad [135 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Recon Sergeant [5 Point(s)]: Nemesis bolter, Bolt pistol
• 4x Recon Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Nemesis bolter, Bolt pistol
  Prime Unit (Combat Veterans)

## Fast Attack [100 Point(s)]

Scimitar Jetbike Squadron [100 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Scimitar Sergeant: Chainsword, Bolt pistol, Heavy bolter
• 1x Scimitar Hunter [30 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Heavy bolter
• 1x Scimitar Hunter [35 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Volkite culverin

For 3000 points I had this list

# ++ Crusade Primary Detachment ++ [985 Point(s)]

## High Command [135 Point(s)]
Praetor [135 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol (default), Paragon blade, One Apex Detachment

## Command [300 Point(s)]

Centurion [110 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol (default), Combi-melta, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Cyber-familiar, Vexilla

Centurion [95 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol (default), Power fist, Frag grenades, Krak grenades

Vigilator [95 Point(s)]: Nemesis rifle, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades, Prime Unit (Paragon of Battle)

## War-engine [175 Point(s)]

Contemptor Dreadnought [175 Point(s)]: Gravis power fist with in-built ranged weapon, Gravis plasma cannon, Plasma blaster

## Troops [255 Point(s)]

Tactical Squad [125 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [5 Point(s)]: Chainsword, Plasma pistol
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla
• 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter
  Prime Unit (Logistical Benefit (LB - War-engine))

Tactical Squad [130 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant [10 Point(s)]: Lightning claw, Bolt pistol
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [20 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter, Vexilla
• 7x Legionary [10 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Bolter

## Transport [120 Point(s)]

Rhino [60 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Bolter

Rhino [60 Point(s)]: Pintle Mounted bolter, Pintle Mounted Bolter

# ++ Auxiliary - Tactical Support ++ [600 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Troops [180 Point(s)]

Breacher Squad [180 Point(s)]: Boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Bolter
• 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Nuncio-vox
• 1x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Vexilla
• 2x Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Graviton gun, Bolt pistol
• 5x Legionary [12 Point(s)]: Bolter, Bolt pistol

## Support [420 Point(s)]

Heavy Support Squad [300 Point(s)]: Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Sergeant
• 9x Legionary [10 Point(s)]

Rapier Battery [120 Point(s)]: 3x Rapier Crew
• 2x Legionary: Bolter, Bolt pistol, Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Rapier Carrier (Gravis heavy bolter battery)

# ++ Auxiliary - Combat Pioneer ++ [440 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Recon [440 Point(s)]

Land Raider Explorator [220 Point(s)]: Two Sponson Mounted Twin lascannon, Dozer blade

Land Raider Explorator [220 Point(s)]: Two Sponson Mounted Twin lascannon, Dozer blade

# ++ Auxiliary - First Strike ++ [395 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Fast Attack [395 Point(s)]

Fire Raptor [235 Point(s)]: Two Sponson Mounted Gravis autocannon batteries, Four Centreline Mounted Tempest rockets

Javelin Speeder Squadron [160 Point(s)]:
• 2x Javelin Speeder [80 Point(s)]: Heavy bolter, Two lascannon

# ++ Apex - Army Vanguard ++ [334 Point(s), 1 Apex Detachment(s)]

## Elites [334 Point(s)]

Seeker Squad [159 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Seeker Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Kraken bolter
• 7x Seeker [18 Point(s)]: Kraken bolter
  Prime Unit (Combat Veterans)

Invictus Suzerain Squad [175 Point(s)]:
• 5x Suzerain [30 Point(s)]: Legatine axe, Bolt pistol, Argyrum pattern boarding shield, Frag grenades, Krak grenades

# ++ Auxiliary - Recon Demi-Company ++ [235 Point(s), 1 Auxilary Detachment(s)]

## Recon - Reconnaissance Squad Only [135 Point(s)]

Reconnaissance Squad [135 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Recon Sergeant [5 Point(s)]: Nemesis bolter, Bolt pistol
• 4x Recon Legionary [22 Point(s)]: Nemesis bolter, Bolt pistol
  Prime Unit (Combat Veterans)

## Fast Attack [100 Point(s)]

Scimitar Jetbike Squadron [100 Point(s)]: Frag grenades, Krak grenades
• 1x Scimitar Sergeant: Chainsword, Bolt pistol, Heavy bolter
• 1x Scimitar Hunter [30 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Heavy bolter
• 1x Scimitar Hunter [35 Point(s)]: Bolt pistol, Volkite culverin

We rocked up at 8am and got the hall set up, and at 9am the players started rolling in, we had 7 attendees plus myself

I started to play a game with Adam and his Custodes, and oh my word they are tasty, very tough to kill with the lack of AP2 weapons in the marines, and the Hawkmen scored 8 points on the first turn, 3 from Vanguard from killing my squad on the objective, 1 for the objective and 4 for First Strike!

We got two turns in before someone else turned up and needed a game, so I let them play out a full game

After that I moistly chilled as others played games, but towards the end I got another two round game with good old Paul, of course he beat me but I learnt a lot!

It was a good day, was hoping for better attendance, but it was fine, I only lost £20 on it!

But a ton of fun was had an we met some new guys which is always great.

What I Am Modelling

I painted up this Heavy Support Squad for the Ultramarines, armed with Autocannons in MKVI Armour

After that I painted up a Praevian, also for the Ultramarines

And the MKII Centurion from Saturnine for them too

Following that I painted up another pair of Armiger Heliverins to finish the five I printed off a few months ago

I then painted an Augur Command and Control Squad made from various bits from my Bitz Box and a few 3D printed parts

And a Warboss in Mega Armour for the Orks

So where does that leave me for next week?

1. Blood Angels Land Speeders
2. Stormdrake Guard x 4
3. Blood Angels Intercessors x 5
4. Ultramarines Tactical Squad x 10
5. Myari’s Purifiers
6. Tempestus Aquilions x 11
7. Red Brigade Warband
8. Death Korps of Krieg Engineers x 6
9. Dark Angels Firestrike Servo Turrets x 2
10. Solar Auxilia Veletaris x 10

What I Am Reading

I finished Singularity by James Swallow, which had an interesting concept and a well written story for the 5th Doctor

I then started listening to Final Deployment by R.S Wilt, which so far is pretty decent, a Tempestus Scions book is guaranteed to grab my attention

I read Without Fear by Aaron Dembski-Bowden which was pretty good, not his best work, but pretty good.

I followed that up with Midnight Rotation by Dan Abnett, which was exceptionally good, great concept and well written.

After that I read Glory from Chaos by Chris Dows, which was fine, not the best story he has done, not the worst, it was kind of middling.

What Tabletop Games I Am Playing

Had my first game in the Gamer-At-Hart Combat Patrol League, I am playing with the Astra Millitarium Combat Patrol, Strike Force Gorgonne VI which is a Millitarium Tempestus one.

I played Alex and his Vardenghast Swarm, and they absolutely wreaked me!

What I Am Spending

Technically I bought this last week, but it finally arrived, an Arvus Lighter for the Solar Auxilia

I also picked up the Battle of Hoth that I preordered from Gamers@Hart earlier in the year

To my video game library I added, Son of a Gun, EVERSPACE, Fantasy Empires, Psionic Sentry: Infinite and Tandem: a tale of shadows

It was Humble Choice, so that netted me

• WWE 2K25
• Destiny 2: Legacy Collection
• The Plucky Squire
• SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
• Return to Monkey Island
• Eastern Exorcist
• Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
• Grapple Dog

I also picked up Issue 52 of Combat Patrol for an extra Khâl for my squats!

• Mood:- Ok I guess
• Caffeinated Beverages Consumed:- 3
• In My Ears:- Loaded – Primal Scream
• Tabletop Game Last Played:- Warhammer 40,000 Combat Patrol
• Video Game Last Played:- Cyberpunk 2077
• Book Last Read:- Glory from Chaos – Chris Dows
• Audiobook Last In My Ears:- Final Deployment – R.S Wilt
• Movie Last Viewed:- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
• TV Show Last Viewed:- Chicago Fire
• Podcast Last In My Ears:- The WAN Show
• Current State of Projects:- Starting on some Blood Angels!