News From The Front - Krytton Secundus Update

TO: Inquisitorial High Command
FROM: Inquisitor Hakkor Vidius, Ordo Malleus, Krytton Sub-Sector, Battleship 'Talis Glorium'
SUBJECT: Krytton Secundus
PRIORITY: High
RECEIVED: 07.34, 999.M41
MESSAGE FORMAT: Telepathic
ASTROPATHIC DUCT: Faelin Cordu

Lords,

As you are aware the Emperors Tarrot and consultation with the holy grimoires of our order confirmed that the nefarious power of the chaos god Nurgle would be focussed on the Krytton Sub-Sector. In particular Krytton Secundus itself would be the focal point. Unable to gather a sufficient sized force I tasked 3 Imperial Guard regiments (Kurlian 34th Heavy Infantry, Virgus 11th Light Infantry and Essexian 23rd Mechanised) to reclaim the planet. My expectation was to use the Guard as a distraction until a hammerforce could be gathered to obliterate the foul heretics.

Events on the surface of Krytton Secundus have meant that reclaimation may not be feasible. Initial landings of Imperial forces was met with almost overwhelming force. Records show that 80% of the initial deployments were annihilated, second waves however were successful in reinforcing landing areas. Once those beachheads were opened the Guard entrenched in expectation of an even fiercer counterattack. When those counterattacks were launched the Guard buckled and barely held the line. After-action reports indicate that the target of these attacks were the Imperial Guard commanding officers. Colonel Elec Frest and Colonel Anar Fentris of the Kurlian and Virgus were wounded but are still combat-effective. Colonel Reikard Antkinson of the Essexians however regretably was killed, to furthur compound the failure of the Essexians a large force gave chase to the withdrawing Chaos Marines was ambushed and destroyed. Below are estimations of the remaining strength of the Imperial Guard regiments.

Kurlian 34th - 20% casulties, position viable.
Virgus 11th - 24% casulties, position strong.
Essexian 23rd - 35% casulties, position tenuous.

If this rate of attrition continues at expected levels then 'alternate measures' may be necessary.

~Inquisitor Hakkor Vidius~

Month End Report (April 2010)

Aims for April Reviewed
-Paint purchases - Failed
-Paint 'Old Reliable' - Failed

April Report
Funds at April 1st - £36
Purchases
Space Marine Tactical Squad - £20
Space Marine Captain - £8 (NOT ARRIVED YET)
Funds Remaining - £8
Funds at May 1st - £38

Thoughts
Weird month this one. Started to really go to town with the Raven Guard by getting rid of mould lines and drilling the bolter barrels, but this has had the problem that its taking 3x as long to get a Tactical Squad built. The Vanquisher never really stood a chance as I'm in total Pre-Heresy mode nowadays.

Aims for May:
-Paint previous purchases
-Paint purchases for the month
-Remain in budget

~Pettsy~

First Draft - Ultimate List

Me again,

just thought I'd share the first draft of my PH Raven Guard list. Hopefully will eventually hit the 3,000pt mark.

HQ

Primarch Corax* 450pts

Deliverer.

Primarch Honour Guard* 330pts

1 extra Primarch Honour Guard. Legion Banner.

Troops

Tactical Squad 245pts

Meltagun, missile launcher. Sgt with powerfist. Drop Pod with locator beacon.

Tactical Squad 245pts

Meltagun, missile launcher. Sgt with powerfist. Drop Pod with locator beacon.

Tactical Squad 235pts

Meltagun, missile launcher. Sgt with powerfist. Drop Pod.

Tactical Squad 235pts

Meltagun, missile launcher. Sgt with powerfist. Drop Pod.

Elites

Dreadnought 170pts

Lascannon. Drop Pod.

Dreadnought 170pts

Lascannon. Drop Pod.

Legendary Unit

Thunderhawk Gunship 920pts

Turbo-laser destructor.

Total: 3,000pts

* = Units taken from Age of the Emperor Horus Heresy Part 2

Needs something me thinks.

~Pettsy~

The Beginning

Hey,

started work on the PH Raven Guard. Not much to share so far but more to come soonish.

First Tactical Squad.


Tactical Squad Drop Pod

More to come. Including updated pics and my ultimate goal (3,000pt list)

~Pettsy~

Pre-Heresy Raven Guard - 1000pt list

Victorus aut Mortis

HQ
Primarch Corax 170pts
Chapter Master with relic blade, artificer armour.

Troops
Tactical Squad 210pts
10 Marines. 1 meltagun. Drop Pod.

Tactical Squad 235pts
10 Marines. 1 meltagun. Sergeant has powerfist. Drop Pod.

Tactical Squad 235pts
10 Marines. 1 meltagun. Sergeant has powerfist. Drop Pod.

Elites
Dreadnought 150pts
Autocannon. Drop Pod.

Total: 1000pts

Project: Corax, Primarch of the Raven Guard - Accessories

Afternoon y'all,

So it's about time I discussed my first real 'major' project. I want to convert a model for Corax to use with my Pre-Heresy Raven Guard force. Why do I want to do this? Because Primarchs are cool and I want an awesome centerpiece for the army. This project will also be a way to improve my greenstuffing and modelling skills (the GS in particular needs work).

So where to begin? You should NEVER just blindly throw yourself into any project unless you want it to end a disaster. Even if you just have a mental image of what you want to do its a start. Me however because my mind wanders so easily . . . "oooh look a pretty flower" NO! BAD PETTSY! FOCUS! I decided to make some scribbles and as you can see my drawing skills are as bad as my greenstuff skills.


Here we have a potential design for Corax's weapons and powerpack. I like the sword especially though the hilt could be difficult to produce. Everything is a real rough draft at this point but I can already see some things I want to change. Namely; the sword should be longer and the powerpack needs a serious redesign but its a start. Will be back in a short time with updated designs.

Wish me luck,
~Pettsy~

Mini-Campaign: Reclaimation of Krytton Secundus

Moved into previously unknown territory a few days back. Me and Rich (regular opponent) have always ensured that each of our games have had a strong narrative behind them, having pretty vivid imaginations this has never been difficult. However, we've always wanted to go furthur and expand those 1 or 2 games into something that tells a glorious tale (for the winner at least). So the release of the Battle Missions book was the inspiration I needed and this is what I've come up with:







It's not perfect by any stretch but then for a first timer you can't expect perfection can you? Still need to get the opening story parts done but then we should be ready to go.

More next time,
~Pettsy~