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V is for Vague Movie Reference - My 40k Project

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for your responses to my previous article, I'm still trying to line up some games to fine tune my recommendations for Part 2 of Crash the Boards.

I thought I would share what I've been doing hobby wise. Firstly, I've traded away my Eyes of Nine models to a friend for a second set of Zarbag's Gitz, because I'm a) mad, and b) a bit interested in Warcry. That's not the project I'm here to talk to you about though.

I'm re-dipping my toe into 40k.

Partly I blame Randall Slate from the Battle For Salvation Podcast for piquing my interest with his incessant habit of mentioning 40k every 8 episodes or so.

Anyway, that's what I'm doing. Which army am I going with, you ask?

Well, it should be obvious. I've set myself up as a champion of the Underdog, the little guy, the downtrodden and (most certainly) the Great Unwashed; and I'm nothing if not consistent, so there was only really one choice....

What an unexpected twist!

What?

Whaat?

Why are you looking at me like that?

I've always loved the look and feel of the Knights. The Heraldry opportunities in particular appeals to my love of medieval European history, and as a former Deathwing player, I love setting up a few highly elite models against overwhelming numerical odds (Why do I play Gitz again?)

For those of you who are into that sort of thing, here's a very basic list:

House Venator Interdiction Force

Warlord: Knight Gallant
Paragon Gauntlet
Warlord Trait: Champion of the Household

Stubber

Knight Paladin
Stubber
Thunder of Voltoris (relics of the household strategem)
Stormspear Rocket pod

Knight Crusader
Stubber
Avenger Gatling Cannon - Twinlinked Heavy Flamer
Thermal Cannon

2x Armiger Helverins - Stubbers
2x Armiger Helverins - Stubbers

1956 points

Here's a sneak peak of what my colour scheme looks like. I won't win any Golden Demons but it's quick and it pleases me. Just like drive-through coffee.

Stompy chicken goodness

Also be sure to check out my new blog - Talladega Knights!*

This time around I'd really, REALLY like feedback, as while I've played lots of 40k, I've got almost zero experience with 8th edition - Honestly, I'm at the "What's a CP?" stage.

*Fact: I'm not actually going to do another blog.

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