Legion Imperialis: Tournament Write Up

Last Saturday was my first event of the year for Legion Imperialis down at 7th City Collectables. It was set up as a 1 day casual event set at 1500 points. Which considering the state of play with the current stock levels and how hard it is to get hold of the core models needed to build your armies. There was 8 intrepid players bright eyed and bushy tailed. Not many players had played games so it was a nice relaxed atomsphere. 

The split of players was 5 Legion Astartes and 3 Solar Auxilia players. A lot of the lists had flyers as it is a nice way to bulk out your points if you were a Aeronautica player. 

I took my completed Solar Auxilia 

7th City Event 1493 / 1500pts

Traitor Solar Auxillia

Formations 3

Solar Auxilia Sub-Cohort, 338pts

Formation Strength: 39

Break Point: 20

Compulsory

4 Additional Auxiliaries 24pts

2 Additional Auxiliaries with Flamers 12pts

4 Additional Auxiliaries 24pts

2 Additional Auxiliaries with Flamers 12pts

2 Additional Veletarii 10pts

Optional

4 Additional Charonite Ogryn 30pts

Choice

2 Additional Sentinel 25pts

Solar Auxilia Armoured Company, 740pts

Formation Strength: 13

Break Point: 7

Compulsory

4 Additional Leman Russ 160pts

2 Additional Malcador 130pts

Knight Household Lance, 415pts

Formation Strength: 9

Break Point: 5

Compulsory

1 Moriax Talon 200pts

My first game I came up against the most experienced player at the event with a very nicely painted World Eaters army that went on to win best painted. (see pics below)

My only slight grievance was that they had 2 units of 8 Leviathons that had not been released and were 3D printed, personally for me I feel that if you are playing an event at a local gaming store and supporting the hobby then 3D printed models should not be allowed by event organisers rant over.

Game One: Seize & Hold

Secondary Missions: Marines: Breakthrough, Auxilia Defecit

Result: 44 -4 Loss

After set up I think I was overly concerned about the large units of Leviathons and Contemptors not realising how slowly they advance across the table. The real threats were the units loaded into the Rhinos that can really motor across the table to seize the objectives.

Two turns in and the Storm Eagles and Thunderhawks had pretty much cleared out my army and I had only broken a unit of Leviathons.

Turn 3 and the game was over only had some token units left.

Game Two Confrontation

Secondary Missions: Word Bearers Carnage, Auxilia Breakthrough

This was a very balanced game and went 4 turns and only at the end when i completed my break through mission I came out on top by 10 points

Result: 27 - 37 Win

Game Three No Man's Land

Secondary Mission: Auxilia Foe: Breakthrough Auxilia Me: Carnage

This was the clash of the 2 Auxilia Armies. Both similar in composition which with the limited releases and availability is not much of a surpise. The game was a real battle for the middle with my opponents Ogryns dying in a building collapse. Most of tanks taken out by 2 2 Lightings.

This was a resounding loss 

Result:28-7 Loss

I had a great day over the 3 games and was very pleased to pick up favourite opponent.

Learnt a lot about my list and without any anti air on the table flyers certainly rule roost if they get their hits on target. 

7th City Collectables have already announced their next event day which is on the 4th of May and is a campaign event. This time with 2000 point armies. So I will be having a tweak on my current time and then adding in another 500 points. 

Legion Imperialis: Baneblade Heavy Tank

 

First post of the new month, last night I completed my first Baneblade. 

Completed the model with a mixture of contrast paints and layer paints. It is a mammoth model when next to infantry. Really looking to my getting this beast onto the table this weekend before the event on the 10th.

Legions Imperialis: Army Progress Shots so far

 

Made some major progress on my army over the last couple of weeks, so here is a photo dump of my progress so far. Its so hard to get good shots of these models and the kitchen work top definately does not help. 

As you can see I have most of my first formation completed just another 8 stands of Auxilia to complete the formation. Next up on the table is 8 Leman Russ Battle Tanks and 1 Baneblade. Then it will be onto my supporting Knight Formation.

Black Templars: Chaplin Grimaldus & Retinue Construction

 

At the start of the year I mentioned that I will be looking to start a Black Templars army. I remember painting Chaplin Grimaldus when he was very first released, and now that he has crossed the rubicon, I thought he would be the prime candidate to get my black armour technique sorted and to lead my force. Only got time today to get Grimaldus and his retinue assembled. Next up will be undercoating and getting the base layers on.

I have left the actual banner itself off to make it a bit easier to paint. 

Legion Imperialis: Solar Auxilia Charonite Ogryns

 

First post of the week sees me complete the Charonite Ogryns nice a quick paint job. Undercoated Leadbelcher and then picked out the arms and legs with a red contrast paint, Speed Paint 2.0 Golden Armour, all the piping with Black Legion Contrast paint then a wash of Nuln Oil. Added to the pre-painted bases and Hay Presto another 50 points done and dusted.

Yes well spotted there is a lonely Ogryn this so far has been my only ping lost the piece casualty.

Legion Imperialis: Sons of Horus Assault Marines

 

This week got some more work done on completing building Legion Imperialis army ready for my first tournament on the 10th of February. I left most of my completed models back at work so did not have them to take some photos. But will do an update on my army progress so far early next week.

But models did have with me are my first 2 stands of Assault Marines for the Sons of Horus. They do have 4 stands of Tactical Marines and 2 Rhinos painted as well. 

I am planning on these to be a small attachment joining my Solar Auxilia.

Keeping to the techniques shown by Mediocre Hobbies went with a light grey undercoat , then a layer on contrast terradon turqoise, black shoulder pads and weapons picked out with contrast black legion, then metals picked out with Sir Two Coats. Stuck to pre- painted bases. Boosh job done. 

Legion Imperialis: Solar Auxilia Malcador Battle Tanks

 

My first post of 2024 and my first set of completed models for Legion Imperialis. I know from my last post I had not featured my Armoured Company. But over the weekend I signed up with my local gaming store 7th City Collectables in Sandicare UK for a 2000 point tournament in February. So I have my work cut our to get my army ready and finished and get some test games done in time.

With the Malcadors its 2 of each weapon type and large use of contrast paints and Speedpaints. Once I have the entire of my Armoured Company completed I will go back and weather all the tracks and other sections in one go.