One of the local Marine players has started expressing interesting in starting a new army... and the Eldar, Alaitoc Craftworld in particular, has caught his eye.

So, he put together an army list and came over to play!  I, of course, brought Marines... *laugh*

Just going to post the army lists for now... cuz I gotta get some sleep!

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Rules Used

Epic Update 2008
NetEA Recommendations
Alaitoc Craftworld v2.4

Armies Used

Alaitoc Song of Twin Moons – 3000 points

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Wraithgate

Ranger Warhost 1 - BTS Goal
4 Rangers
4 Falcons

Ranger Warhost 2
4 Rangers
3 War Walkers

Guardian Warhost
1 Farseer
4 Guardians
3 Heavy Weapon Platforms
4 Wave Serpents

Windrider Troupe 1
4 Jetbikes
2 Vypers

Windrider Troupe 2
4 Jetbikes
2 Vypers

Pathfinder Troupe 1
4 Pathfinders

Pathfinder Troupe 2
4 Pathfinders

Aspect Warrior Troupe
4 Warp Spiders
1 Autarch
2 Swooping Hawks

Swords of Vaul Troupe 1
4 Falcons
2 Fire Storms

Swords of Vaul Troupe 2
4 Falcons
2 Fire Storms

Nightwings
3 Nightwing Interceptors

Space Marine Xenos Extermination Battle Force – 3000 points

Tactical HQ
6 Tactical Marines
1 Captain
3 Razorbacks (Lascannons)
1 Hunter
3 Rhinos

Devastator Detachment
4 Devastators
1 Librarian
1 Hunter
3 Razorbacks (Lascannons)
2 Rhinos

Scout Detachment 1
4 Scouts
2 Razorbacks (Lascannons)
2 Rhinos

Scout Detachment 2
4 Scouts
2 Razorbacks (Lascannons)
1 Rhino

Land Speeders 1
5 Land Speeders

Land Speeders 2
5 Land Speeders

Terminator Detachment
4 Terminators
1 Chaplain

Warhound Titan 1

Warhound Titan 2

Thunderbolts 1
2 Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts 2
2 Thunderbolts

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Battlefield:

4x6; Marines chose edge deployment

Deployment:

Marines kept the Terminators in reserve.

Alaitoc kept both Pathfinder Troupes in reserve and placed the Aspect Troupe and Windriders 2 in the Webway.

Marines garrisoned both Scout Detachments on overwatch with Speeders 1 positioned between them.

Alaitoc garrisons both Ranger Warhosts and places them on overwatch.

Remaining deployment as shown, with the Tactical HQ mounted in their transports:

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One doth think one uses cut and paste when half asleep one doth  

Get some rest Chroma

Question about the objectives. Doesn't the Wraithgate replace an Eldar objective in the Marine's half of the table? Doesn't the Eldar have too many objectives and where is the 1st Marine objective?

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The "Marine objectives" are the ones the Marine player placed... and the Alaitoc objectives are the ones the Alaitoc player placed... the Wraithgate replaces an objective on the *Alaitoc* half of the table, so, either the Alaitoc Blitz, which the Alaitoc player placed, or one of the two objectives the Marine player placed in the Alaitoc (or any Eldar) half.

The "Marine Obj 2" is the second objective the Marine player (me) placed, just to show the order of placement.

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Do marines still use it for objective purposes?

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"You'll never understand how much watching other people's pain gets me off, hearing their screams and knowing that I have the power of a god." -Velvet Acid Christ

You've got me there... *laugh*

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Nevermind it does. I had to re-read the rules. I haven't used a wraithgate yet as my model isn't finished.

I was under the impression it replaced an Eldar objective. Sorry to hijack your batrep Chroma.  

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"You'll never understand how much watching other people's pain gets me off, hearing their screams and knowing that I have the power of a god." -Velvet Acid Christ

Yep; from the Biel-Tan armylist (and it should be duplicated in all army lists which allow a Wraithgate):

The Wraithgate functions both as a Webway portal and as an objective for rules purposes.
It may not be attacked or destroyed.

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Hey, no problemo!  Batreps can often be learning experiences, so that's great!

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Turn 1

No teleports.

Strategy Roll: Space Marines

Thunderbolt Squadron 1 dives down to hit Ranger Warhost 1… and only places a Blast marker.

Thunderbolt Squadron 2 also dives down to hit Ranger Warhost 1… and takes out a Falcon!

Falcon Troupe 1 doubles down the road, moving, firing on Warhound 1 to drop a Void Shield, and then moving again to get behind cover.

The Nightwings spiral down to hit Scouts 1, skewering a Rhino.

Falcon Troupe 2 then pops-up to double forward, they lose a Falcon to Scout 2’s overwatch fire, but take out one of the Scout’s Razorbacks in return.

Warhound 1 advances directly into the ruins near Falcon 1 and unloads everything… to take out a single Falcon.

Warhound 2 doubles around to catch Falcon 1 in a crossfire and destroys 1 Falcon and 1 Fire Storm, breaking the Eldar tank formation.

The Wraithgate hums open and Windriders 2 engage Scouts 2… no damage is done by either side, but the Eldar win by “2â€Â

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Turn 2

Whole lotta teleportin’ going on!

First, the Avatar shows up… but enemy scouts zones of control prevent him from showing up in good charge range of the Devastators. (And that was completely a fortuitous accident of placement on my part!  *laugh*)

The Terminators appear at the Alaitoc Blitz… and are scrambled for 2 Blast markers!

Both Pathfinder Troupes show up deep in Marine territory, and Pathfinder 2 gets a Blast marker for its trouble.

My opponent’s pants appear to have no Blast markers… but he does have two young kids…



Strategy Roll: Space Marines

The Terminators… go on overwatch.

And then the Tactical HQ engages Ranger Warhost 1… it’s a brutal fight as the Marines lose 3 Tacticals and 1 Rhino while they wipe out the Eldar. (Marine achieve “Break Their Spirit)



Falcon Warhost 2 pops-up and doubles to catch the Devastators in a crossfire which takes out the Hunter and another Razorback.



Ranger Warhost 2 attempts to advance to get a better position, but fails, shooting poorly at the Devastators.

Speeder Detachment 1 then sustains fire… ON THE AVATAR!  The Eldar war “godâ€Â

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Turn 3

No teleports.

Strategy Roll: ALAITOC!

The Aspect Troupe engages Scouts 1 with the support of the nearby Pathfinders and wipes out the Marines without breaking a sweat.  The Eldar reposition to support further attacks.



Pathfinders 2, with heavy support, engage the Devastators…



Only one Pathfinder needs to survive to trigger overwhelming support fire… but none do as the Marines hold their ground without a single loss, spreading Blast markers on the nearby Eldar!  (A “devastatingâ€Â

I'm telling you, it hasto be that side of the table.  Last time I let you convince me to switch!

We'll have our revenge, Mon-keigh. Someday...

... as long as you don't pour concrete over that gate.