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++++Deep Space Astopath Relay Station 114++++
++++A tremor has been detected....a variable signature.... attempting to identify....origin....Ultima Segmentum....origin....Biological....possible Tyranid incursion....attempting to contact station 173....station unresponsive....activating on-board microphones....nothing.... scanning station....confirmed Biological presence on-board....immediate alert....activating self destruct of station 173....threat eliminated....scanning space around station....large Biological detected....scanning....Hive Ship....scanning....multiple Hive Ships....plotting course....headed for Baal system....sending message to Baal....++++ Lord Commander Dante....Deep Space Astopath Relay Station 114 detecting a CONFIRMED Tyranid incursion at Deep Space Astopath Relay Station 173....plotted course is headed for Baal System....respond immediately++++

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++++Baal Astopath Station 000++++
++++Chapter Master Dante....personal holoscreen++++
++++We have picked up threat on our sensors....deploying Chapter to combat threat....re-routing Imperial Guard from sector 082 to assist in mobilizing of local population....end transmission++++


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++++Chapter Master Dante....personal holoscreen++++

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++++Fenris Astropath Station 000++++
++++Chapter Master Logan Grimnar....personal holoscreen++++

++++Old friend < Tyranid fleet has been detected headed for the Baal system < I implore you to sent assistance < Let us once again fight side by side < As brothers < On the great altar of war in the eyes of our father....end transmission++++

++++Fenris Astropath Station 000++++
++++Chapter Master Logan Grimnar....personal holoscreen++++

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++++Baal Astopath Station 001++++
++++Chapter Master Dante....personal holoscreen++++

++++We will be there brother < glory be his name....end transmission++++


We will finally play the much anticipated game of Trynaids vs Imperials at BarnCon 2010. We will be using the rules from the Apocalypse, Reload, and Imperial Armour Apocalypse books. We will also be using the following rules:

#1 Team 1 can only consist of Tyranids, Team 2 can only consist of Imperials. EDIT! Team 2 is accepting 1 Non-Imperial Player
#2 Limit 1 of all special/unique characters
# 3 All units are scoring units provided they are not below half strength, falling back, immobilised, or an independant character.

Those are the rules as they stand currently, but i will take suggestions and will update this original post as they are added, so be sure to check back often. I need to know how many points and what armies ppl can play. I would also like a list of everything your taking, so we can better plan a time for rounds and such. So PM me with those lists and points and such. For those un-aquainted with apoc rules points DO NOT have to be even, a points defict allows the lesser pts team to take additional assets. I will try to make it out this friday and bring all books stated in the into with me for review by any parties.


Tyranids:
Austin
Jessie

Imperials:
Jake
Kyle
Mike

I still need lists from everyone so I can work out the points difference beforehand so the game goes smoother. As austin stated he wouldnt mind breaking up his army if anyone else wants to play some bugs....even if you dont know the rules austin and jessie can help you as we go....any questions? feel free to ask

Better bring your RAID cuz me and Austin are bring'n the pain... hmm wonder if Jeff wants to have some nid love'n also.

As for points I'm sure Austin could field 10k or so =P I can proly field about 5k nids myself. More if the models i just bought with my winnings get done fast

I could be talked into bringing out my bugs for it.

If someone wants to borrow a baneblade or some tanks I can loan mine. I will not be able to participate in this event due to life. So take pics.

My Angry Marines will be making an appearance.

ohhhhh...you douches...now I need to make the last of my gants (These 3rd edition gants suck to build)...and I will have to invest in some of Mike's "Red Cup Drop Pods" for Spods...

Going to need to build venomthropes, tervigons, a swarmlord, and a parasite too...you guys SUCK...too much to do so fast.

adding up my points now....I already have 2400 points in HQ choices alone...

I have 12000 poins before upgrades...but I took every special character for myself...though I know Jessie might use some...eff...i have yet to look at the formations...wasnt jake going to change the rules for one or two of them for this game?

yes all the changes will be discussed at the barn friday and posted on saturday

might need someone to volunteer to play some of my tyranids...i think my model count is nearly 600

Yes.

I have 2,000 - 3,000 marines. I'll work out a list very soon

Im sorry to say, but we are full up on the Imperial side.

Why not let anyone marine/tyranid player who wants to play, play? The point difference can be made up with strategems and such right?

We have been adding up the Space Marine side and are about full on points, we are really looking for more Tyranid player *cough* Jeff *cough* to play on their side as every 250 point difference adds another strategem to their side and we dont want it getting out of control....

I just posted in the welcome thread as I just found this site but I would be willling to bring my Tyranid army to play as it sounds like a lot of fun. However I must warn that it has been about 7 years since my last game and I need to get up to speed on the new rules, as well as the Apocalypse rules. Where'd be the best place to pick up the new rule books at a decent price around GR. I moved here about 1.5 years ago but really haven't looked into the game stores and such in the area. I don't have any special characters and I see they have added some new ones in the latest edition. From what I remember I have over 2000 pts painted up, a few warriors, lictors, and ravenors that aren't finished being painted plus I have a box of warriors and 2 boxes of gaunts that aren't even assembled yet, as well as some gargoyles that I never assembled either. If you want more 'nids and are willing to put up with some questions regarding the new rules and lapses in my memory I will gladly serve The Hive Mind in destroying some marines.

Aaron

The best place to pick up the new rule books would be at Rider's Hobby Shop on 28th street, they are located about half way between Kalamazoo Ave and Breton Ave.

Hope to see you at the barn soon.

Thanks, I picked up both the codex and rule book as well as a Trygon and Pyrovore from there today. Couldn't resist the models for those the Trygon looks so cool and I didn't have anything like the Trygon. Now to read up and decide whether to make it a Trygon, a Prime or a Mawloc before I start assembling him.

Aaron

I'm not a huge fan of Apocalypse, but I could make an exception. A friend in Kalamazoo just finished a painting commission for my son after far, far longer than it should have taken. Anyway, I have access to a big impressive 2000 point tyranid model that could supplement the tyranid force if it's the one behind on points at the moment. Yes, I said one model worth about 2000 points. It's a heirophant biotitan that hasn't seen action in well over a year.

Is there a place to find the Apocalypse rules or is that another book to buy? How do these rules differ from the new 5th Ed?

Thanks

It is another book. Actually several. The rules changes between regular 40k and Apocalypse are trivial, and I wouldn't worry about them. They have rules for flyers, superheavy vehicles, and Strength D weapons. Strength D is off-the-chart high, and always inflicts a penetrating hit or instant death. Other than that, the only thing different in Apocalypse is the absence of a force org chart, slightly streamlined deployment and reserves, and an assortment of "strategic assets" that do something interesting on the battlefield. Most of them are one-shot special abilities, but a few of them apply game-long.

I wouldn't worry about picking up the books for it. Just get somebody who has them to bring a copy and look it over. All you will really care about are the strategic assets and the formations for your civilization. Formations are groups of units (3 or more tanks, for example) that give them a small special ability. Most special abilities only last as long as the command vehicle is on the field.

Ok, thanks for the information.

I Would Like to be on the Bugs team I have about 3k to 4k of bugs. Bug team let me know.