Retribution of Might was a 2000pts 40k tournament held at Tabletop Republic, High Wycombe on Saturday 18th March 2023.
RESULTS
Rankings were based on the following: Wins > Total Battle Points Scores > Strength of Schedule
ROUNDS
ROUND 1
Gavin Blackshire 36 - 95 Hristo Nikolov
Lee Anderson 45 - 20 Ed Newton
Scott Errington-Bazley 87 - 40 Mat Hunter
Samuel Smith 71 - 60 Peter Eardland
Scott Hensford 75 - 77 Kieran Kelly
Robert Donald 50 - 94 Jake Lovegrove
Matthew Donald 67 - 97 Martyn Cooper
Matthew Sinclair 72 - 100 James Innes
ROUND 2
James Innes 66 - 97 Martyn Cooper
Hristo Nikolov 87 - 52 Jake Lovegrove
Scott Errington-Bazley 92 - 38 Kieran Kelly
Samuel Smith 74 - 86 Lee Anderson
Scott Hensford 95 - 59 Matthew Sinclair
Matthew Donald 59 - 89 Peter Eardland
Robert Donald 72 - 97 Mat Hunter
Gavin Blackshire 78 - 94 Ed Newton
ROUND 3
Martyn Cooper 86 - 68 Hristo Nikolov
Scott Errington-Bazley 92 - 63 Lee Jones
Scott Hensford 80 - 81 James Innes
Peter Eardland 75 - 81 Jake Lovegrove
Samuel Smith 90 - 25 Mat Hunter
Kieran Kelly 90 - 62 Ed Newton
Matthew Sinclair 42 - 93 Matthew Donald
Robert Donald 67 - 56 Gavin Blackshire
LISTS
Here are the lists from the Top 3 players, plus a quick rundown of all other's players subfactions and key units!
1st: Martyn Cooper - Astra Militarum
++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [94 PL, 1,680pts, 2CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Heavy Support
Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost
Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen
Regimental Doctrine: Born Soldiers
+ HQ +
Lord Solar Leontus [9 PL, 170pts, -1CP]: Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist
Tank Commander [10 PL, 175pts, -2CP]: Lascannon, Leman Russ Battle Cannon, Relic: Gatekeeper, Stratagem: Officer Cadre, Stratagem: Relic, WT: Master Tactician
. 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter
Tank Commander [11 PL, 185pts]: Lascannon, Vanquisher Battle Cannon
. Veteran Commandeer: Elite Sharpshooters
+ Elites +
Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts, -1CP]: Brutal Strength
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol, Relic: The Barbicant's Key, Stratagem: Battlefield Bequest
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster
Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts]: Heirloom Weapons
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster
Kasrkin [5 PL, 100pts]: Mechanised Infantry
. Kasrkin Sargeant: Chainsword, Hot-shot Laspistol
. 5x Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Lasgun: 5x Frag & Krak grenades, 5x Hot-shot Lasgun
. Kasrkin w/ Hot-shot Marksman Rifle
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Kasrkin w/ Vox-caster
Sly Marbo [3 PL, 50pts]
+ Fast Attack +
Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon
Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon
Scout Sentinels [3 PL, 40pts]
. Scout Sentinel: Militarum Plasma Cannon
+ Heavy Support +
Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
Leman Russ Battle Tanks [9 PL, 165pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Dozer Blade, Executioner Plasma Cannon, Lascannon
. . 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank [14 PL, 265pts]: Armoured Tracks, Pulveriser Cannon
. 2 Heavy Bolters: 2x Heavy bolter
. Oppressor Cannon and Co-axial Autocannon
+ Dedicated Transport +
Chimera [5 PL, 85pts]: Chimera Heavy Flamer
. Heavy Flamer
++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [23 PL, 320pts, -1CP] ++
+ Configuration +
Detachment Command Cost
Militarum Tempestus Detachment
+ HQ +
Militarum Tempestus Command Squad [8 PL, 155pts, -1CP]: Relic: Finial of the Nemrodesh 1st, Stratagem: Imperial Commander's Armoury
. Ogryn Bodyguard: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul
. Tempestor Prime: Tempestor Command Rod
. Tempestus Scion: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Master-Vox
. Tempestus Scion w/ Medi-pack: Hot-Shot Lasgun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Regimental Standard
+ Troops +
Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster
Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. 2 Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster
Tempestus Scions [5 PL, 55pts]
. Tempestor: Hot-shot Laspistol, Power sword
. Tempestus Scion
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Hot-shot Volley Gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Tempestus Scion w/ Vox-caster
++ Total: [117 PL, 1CP, 2,000pts] ++
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2nd: Scott Errington-Bazley [Tabletop Republic] - Aeldari (Ulthwe)
+++ Retribution of Might (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [107 PL, 2CP, 1,999pts] +++
++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Aeldari - Craftworlds) [107 PL, 2CP, 1,999pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Fast Attack
Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Craftworld Selection: Ulthwe: Foresight of the Damned
Detachment Command Cost
Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen
+ No Force Org Slot +
Seer Council (Unit) [3 PL, 50pts]
. Warlocks: 4. Protect/Jinx
. . Warlock: Witchblade
. . Warlock: Witchblade
Seer Council (Unit) [3 PL, -1CP, 65pts]
. Warlock Skyrunners: 3. Ghostwalk, 5. Quicken/Restrain, Stratagem: Treasures of the Aeldari
. . The Ghosthelm of Alishazier
. . Warlock Skyrunner: Witchblade
+ HQ +
Baharroth [7 PL, 160pts]
Eldrad Ulthran [8 PL, -1CP, 145pts]: 1. Fateful Divergence, 1. Guide, 2. Doom, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Ulthwe: Fate Reader, Warlord
Farseer Skyrunner [6 PL, -2CP, 135pts]: 3. Fortune, 4. Executioner, 5: Mark of the Incomparable Hunter, Stratagem: Champion of the Aeldari, Stratagem: Relic, Witchblade
. Kurnous' Bow
+ Troops +
Guardian Defenders [4 PL, 90pts]
. 10x Guardian Defender: 10x Plasma Grenades, 10x Shuriken Catapult
+ Elites +
Dire Avengers [7 PL, 119pts]
. 7x Dire Avenger: 7x Avenger Shuriken Catapult, 7x Plasma Grenades
. Dire Avenger Exarch: Stand Firm, Two Avenger Shuriken Catapults
Howling Banshees [5 PL, 110pts]
. 4x Howling Banshee: 4x Banshee Blade, 4x Shuriken Pistol
. Howling Banshee Exarch: Mirrorswords, Piercing Strikes
Wraithlord [8 PL, 115pts]: 2 x Shuriken Catapult, Ghostglaive
+ Fast Attack +
Shining Spears [6 PL, 125pts]
. 2x Shining Spear: 2x Laser Lance, 2x Twin Shuriken Catapult
. Shining Spear Exarch: Heartstrike, Paragon Sabre, Shuriken Cannon
Vypers [3 PL, 40pts]
. Vyper w/ Scatter Laser
Vypers [3 PL, 40pts]
. Vyper w/ Scatter Laser
Warp Spiders [6 PL, 135pts]
. 4x Warp Spider: 4x Death Spinner
. Warp Spider Exarch: Two Death Spinners & Powerblades, Web of Deceit
Windriders [12 PL, 210pts]
. 7x Windrider - Shuriken Cannon: 7x Shuriken Cannon
+ Heavy Support +
Fire Prism [9 PL, 165pts]: Twin Shuriken Catapult
Fire Prism [9 PL, 165pts]: Twin Shuriken Catapult
Wraithseer [8 PL, 130pts]: 4. Protect/Jinx
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3rd: Hristo Nikolov [Square Base Crew] - Tyranids (Gorgon)
++ Arks of Omen Detachment (Tyranids) [98 PL, 3CP, 2,000pts] ++
+ Configuration +
Arks of Omen Compulsory Type: Elites
Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)
Detachment Command Cost
Game Type: 5. Chapter Approved: Arks of Omen
Hive Fleet: (Lurk) Territorial Instincts, Gorgon
+ Stratagems +
Hive Predator [-1CP]: Extra Warlord Trait
Rarefied Enhancements [-1CP]: Extra Bio-artefact
Stratagem: Heroic Support [-1CP]
+ No Force Org Slot +
Tyrant Guard [8 PL, 150pts]: Adrenal Glands
. 3x Tyrant Guard (Scything): 3x Two Rending Claws, 3x Two Scything Talons
+ HQ +
Neurothrope [5 PL, 110pts]: Power: Catalyst, Power: Onslaught, Power: Poisonous Influence, Power: Smite
Neurothrope [5 PL, 110pts]: Power: Neuroparasite, Power: Paroxysm, Power: Poisonous Influence, Power: Smite
The Swarmlord [11 PL, 240pts]: Power: Paroxysm, Power: Poisonous Influence, Power: Smite, Power: The Horror, Warlord
Winged Hive Tyrant [11 PL, 245pts]: Adrenal Glands, Lash Whip and Monstrous Bonesword, Power: Onslaught, Power: Poisonous Influence, Power: Psychic Scream, Power: Smite, Relic: The Reaper of Obilterax, Warlord Trait: Adaptive Biology
+ Troops +
Hormagaunts [8 PL, 135pts]: Toxin Sacs
. 15x Hormagaunt: 15x Hormagaunt Talons
Hormagaunts [8 PL, 135pts]: Toxin Sacs
. 15x Hormagaunt: 15x Hormagaunt Talons
Hormagaunts [8 PL, 135pts]: Toxin Sacs
. 15x Hormagaunt: 15x Hormagaunt Talons
+ Elites +
Deathleaper [5 PL, 120pts]
Pyrovores [2 PL, 40pts]: Pyrovore
Pyrovores [2 PL, 40pts]: Pyrovore
Pyrovores [2 PL, 40pts]: Pyrovore
Venomthropes [5 PL, 120pts]
. 3x Venomthrope: 3x Toxic Lashes
+ Fast Attack +
Parasite of Mortrex [4 PL, 80pts]
+ Heavy Support +
Carnifexes [7 PL, 150pts]
. Carnifex: Enhanced Senses, Heavy Venom Cannon, Thresher Scythe, Two Carnifex Scything Talons
Carnifexes [7 PL, 150pts]
. Carnifex: Enhanced Senses, Heavy Venom Cannon, Thresher Scythe, Two Carnifex Scything Talons
++ Total: [98 PL, 3CP, 2,000pts] ++
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4th: James Innes [Blitzkrieg] - Dark Angels: 2 10-man Deathwing squads, flanked by and Ancient and Apothecary, with 2 Redemptors as backup
5th: Samuel Smith [Tabletop Republic] - Black Legion: Vehicle-heavy list, with Abaddon leading double Helbrute, Decimentor and Venomcrawler, and a 10-man Chosen quad for the punch
6th: Jake Lovegrove [Tabletop Republic] - Black Legion: Abaddon with 3 5-man Terminator squads, 2 Volkite Contemptors and double MoP
7th: Kieran Kelly - Adepta Sororitas (Bloody Rose): Vahl + Paragon, triple Zephyrim, and Mysterious Guardian Armigers
8th: Lee Anderson [Tabletop Republic] - Astra Militarum: Double Karskin, 4 Russ, and Tempestus detachment
9th: Scott Hensford [Tabletop Republic] - Adeptus Custodes (Solar Watch): 19 Wardens, 3 minimal squars of Allarus with the usual Salvo bikes and Trajann
10th: Peter Eardland - Aeldari: Children of Prophecy/Swift Strikes Craftworld with lots of bikes, plenty of characters and a barebones Harlequins detachment
11th: Matthew Donald [MPRT] - Astra Militarum: Double Kasrkin, 9 Mortars, and 8 vehicles
12th: Robert Donald [MPRT] - Leagues of Votann (Ymyr): 2 Land Fortress', 2 Beserks and the usual suspects
13th: Ed Newton - Genestealer Cults: 5 Hybrid squads, with double Genestealers, Aberrants, Rockgrinders and Jackals
14th: Mat Hunter [Blitzkrieg] - Grey Knights (Swordbearers): 4-HQ-led list with 2 Dreadknights and lots of termies
15th: Matthew Sinclair [Beowulf Gaming] - Astra Militarum: Troop-heavy list with added Death Korps, Rough Riders and Scions detachment
16th: Gavin Blackshire [Tabletop Republic] - Leagues of Votann (Ymyr): 3 buffed Warrior squads with Kahl/Champ duo and Land Fortress
SECONDARIES
Now the fun bit; all the stats, facts and nerdy bits to see what did well at the event
Here are all the secondaries chosen over the event, how many times they were picked and their average score
MOST PICKED SECONDARY: Behind Enemy Lines (18 times)
BEST SCORING ARKS SECONDARY (chosen 3+ times): Behind Enemy Lines (avg 11.6) - HM to Assasination (avg 11.5)
WORST SCORING ARKS SECONDARY (chosen 3+ times): Abhor the Witch (avg 6)
BEST SCORING FACTION SECONDARY (chosen 3+ times): Inflexible Command (Astra Militarum, avg 13.5)
WORST SCORING FACTION SECONDARY (chosen 3+ times): Prospects of Wealth (Votann, avg 6)
GOING FIRST WIN RATE: 62.5% (15 of 24 games)
AWARDS
Here are all the awards for the event! The Top 3 + Best Painted were all awarded prizes for their achievements, and all other awards below are just fun awards just for this blog!
1st Place: Martyn Cooper
2nd Place: Scott Errington-Bazley
3rd Place: Hristo Nikolov
Best Painted Army: Matthew Donald's Astra Militarum
Most Consistent: Scott Errington-Bazley (5pts between highest and lowest score)
Closest Game: Scott Hensford 80 - 81 James Innes (R3)
Biggest Win: Samuel Smith 90 - 25 Mat Hunter (R3)
Highest Scoring Game: Gavin Blackshire 78 - 94 Ed Newton (R2) & James Innes 100 - 72 Matthew Sinclair (R1)
Best Team (2+ players): Tabletop Republic (avg pos 7.6th)
Best Imperium Player: Martyn Cooper (Astra Militarum, 1st)
Best Chaos Player: Samuel Smith (Black Legion, 5th)
Best Xenos Player: Scott Errington-Bazley (Asuryani, 2nd)
Imperium Average Position: 8.6
Chaos Average Position: 5.5
Xenos Average Position: 9.3
The 'Submarine' Award: Scott Hensford, 9th (highest position after starting loss)
The 'Wooden Spoon' Award: Gavin Blackshire
The 'Unlucky' Award: Scott Hensford (both losses were by 2 or 1 point)
SUMMARY
Retribution of Might was a much smaller event than usual due to a record-breaking number of dropouts, almost all due to illness! Even I was on the back end of a bug so I opted out of playing, letting Scott H take the reigns as player instead! Despite the lower turnout, it was a good, fun event with no issues at all!
Astra Militarum won for the second event in a row, thanks to the Kasrkin Bomb! Martyn's list scored very well in all games, maxing his available points in the first 2 rounds. The other undeafeated player on the podium was team TTR's Scott EB with his Aeldari, helping us keep our position of #12 on the UKTC!
Hristo once again appeared on the podium, back with a vengance after a poor showing last time - and only 3 poiints below him was TTR's frenemies at Blitzkrieg with the meta-chaser himself James Innes (joke - he has been doing DA for years).
Compared to the last event a fortnight ago, The Scarlet Throne 2023, the secondaries list had a few changes! No Prisoners was taken much less, with Behind Enemy Lines taking the most-picked crown, and Abhor the Witch went from best scoring to worst! Prospects of Wealth was, however, still the worst scoring faction secondary. The going first win rate also swapped around, going from 34% to 62%
That was our last forseeable event with our "custom" terrain, as our final delivery of UKTC terrain is here ready for Warzone Wycombe in a fortnight! Time to get building...
...and that's the report! Thanks to all those that came to this event and all other, and to you for reading! See you at the next event report!
If there's anything missing or incorrect about the blog, please give us a message!
- Tom Mepham
Tabletop Republic Manager & Event TO
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