Adeptus Titanicus - Tranche 7

 

I feel bad calling this a tranch. Yes, I have painted the latest weapons from Games Workshop. They took about 4/5 hours to complete therefore, not that long. This means that I am totally up-to-date until the new Epic launches (as there are new Warhound weapons).

The weapons themselves are not too bad. For the Warlord you get the conversion Beam Extirpator. 60pts gives you 2 strength 10 shots without any minuses to hit. The range is good and at long, it becomes strength 12 with the option to maximal fire it... scary! Auto killing most knights on 2+. The Reaver one is similar however no maximal though, still str 11 at long range (draining) and the fact that it's carapace (giving it 360 degrees shooting) still makes it tasty.

The Warhound one is not so great. It has the same stats as the Reaver one however, you must push at long range (it has draining). Now, the Reaver can take a push on their reactor however, if you roll two heat on your Warhound you are in serious trouble.

I therefore feel it's the same as most of the additional weapons Games Workshop have brought out. Viable option for the Warlord, okay for the Reaver and stick to mega bolters and plasma blast guns for the warhound.

Next up; a few more 40k Nurgle marines to finish off the army.

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Adeptus Titanicus - Full army

 

Just look at it! 

16 titans and about 50 knights!

This army has taken about four years to put together and I can honestly say, as of time of writing, there isn't anything else I would like to do to the force. I have all the options I would like and I can create almost any maniple (just not the Audax one).

So below is the full, and final, army list:

Warmaster Battle Titan - 2x Suzerain class plasma Destructors, 1x Revelator Missile Launcher, 2x Apocalypse Missile Array, Infusive Supercoolant 1,060pts

Warlord - 2 Sunfury Plasma Annihilators and Gatling Blasters, Tracking Gyroscopes 530pts
Warlord - Quake Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Apocalypse Missile Launchers, Tracking Gyroscopes 500pts
Warlord - Volkite Destructor, Sunfury Plasma, Apocalypse Missile Launchers, Tracking Gyroscopes, Frozen Soul 520pts

Warbringer Nemesis Titan - Mori Quake Cannon, Volcano Cannon, Gatling Blaster 395pts
Warbringer Nemesis Titan - Belicosa Volcano Cannon, Volcano Cannon, Gatling Blaster 430pts

Reaver - Gatling Blaster and Chain Fist. Vulcan Mega-bolter 295pts
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Apocalypse Missile Launcher 320pts
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Turbo laser destroyer 330pts
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Gatling Blaster. Turbo laser destroyer 320pts

Warhound - 2 Vulcan Mega-bolters 200pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 2 Inferno Guns 220pts
Warhound - 2 inferno Guns 220pts

Total titans 6,000points

4 Questoris Knights - 2 melee weapons and 1 Melta Gun (with Kevin) 210pts
4 Questoris Knights - Thermal Cannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 290pts
4 Questoris Knights - Rapidfire Battlecannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 290pts
4 Questoris Knights - Avenger Gatling Cannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 270pts

2 Questoris Magaera Knights - 2x Phased Plasma-Fusil 160pts

2 Questoris Styrix Knights - 2x Graviton Gun 170pts

4 Cerastus Knights - 2x Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield / 1x Bolt Cannon and Tempest Warblade / 1x Flame cannon and Chainfist 335pts
4 Cerastus Knights - 2x Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield / 1x Bolt Cannon and Tempest Warblade / 1x Flame cannon and Chainfist 335pts
2 Cerastus Knights - Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield 170 pts 

2 Cerastus Atrapos Knights 200pts

1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points

1 Acastus Asterius Knight 210pts

3 Knight Armiger 85pts

3 Knight Moirax 105pts

Total Knights 3,570points

Grand total 9,570pts

Next up; more 40k

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Adeptus Titanicus - Tranch 6

(sorry about the quality of the images; due to the weather I had to take them inside) 

This is quite a landmark.

Though you may think that this is just another tranch for my Adeptus Titanicus Mortis Legio; quite similar to all other tranches over the last four years (is that really how long the game has been out) then you will be wrong. This update has something special about it; looking at the current models out for the game, I cannot think of anything else I would like for my Legio. This means that I am completely up-to-date with Adeptus Titanicus.

So what was included within this final tranch? - I hear you cry. Well ... let me show you

Item 1 - A Warlord titan

It's funny that the final 'full titan; I should paint is the Warlord; the first titan type I painted up for the game, This third Warlord allows me to run the Exterminator Maniple for the first time.

Though I wouldn't arm my titan as shown in these images, you should have noticed the brand new Graviton gun. I have one for the warlord, one for the Reaver and one for the Warhound.

As I play the game more and more, my enjoyment in using Warlords and Warhounds grows.

Item 2 - a 4th Reaver

Now that I have 3 Warlord titans, I couldn't have 3 Reavers too ... it just didn't feel right. I have therefore painted a fourth. This has given me another Gatling cannon which will come in handy.

I also converted the power fist a little so that it was at an angle.

Item 3 - Warmaster Ironoclast

Okay I cheated with this one. I could not think of a time when I would field and Ironoclast AND a Warmaster at the same time. I hated building the Warmaster therefore, I went to Battlebling and bought Ironoclast weapons. This allows me to field an ironoclast if I want to (can't see it personally).

The missiles at the top of the model do come out however, they are so tight I couldn't be bothered to change the carapace weapon.

Item 4 - Direwolf Heavy Scout Titan

Again I cheated! I already have 6 painted Warhound Titans ... I did not need another 2! I therefore bought a conversion kit and took just the weapons.

I have both top weapons therefore, I can change weaponry. The weapon on top has not been magnetised ... yet.

And that is it! These are the final pieces and I can honestly say, I can't think of anything else I would like to add to the force.

Tall and short: the biggest change in scale I have ever seen - Adeptus Titanicus tranche 5

 Tranche 5 completed!

I don't think I have ever painted a group of models that have such a difference in scale. Neither will I ever paint a collection of models that will not be used as much as these will. This is either down to their ability, their price or just how you get them into your list. I have to say though; painting such a unique set of figures has been fun ... more fun than the building stage.

The Warmaster Heavy Battle Titan. At around 1,060pts (with missiles in the shoulders) this IS your army if you are playing 1,500pts / 1,750pts. If you are already spending over 1,000 points on it, I would go all the way and make it corrupted (as long as you are fighting on the right side of the war, of course ;) ). Immediately, Unholy vigour, Frozen soul, Chitinous Carapace and Preternatural Regeneration spring to mind. Personally, I would go for Frozen soul (+2 repair dice for venting plasma), Chitinous Carapace (-2 strength to weapons hitting the body and carapace) and Preternatural Regeneration (+2 repair dice) for 90 points. Add an additional die for repairs through a strat and you are on 11 dice!

In regards to creating this monster. The kit had around 300 pieces and I hated putting it together. Also, magnetising this beast was horrific; especially the shoulder weapons (which have been magnetised). Painting, on the other hand, was good fun and didn't take as long as I expected. It is a beautiful model however, I never EVER want to build one ever again. I shall therefore buy the weapons for the Iconclast only.

A second Nemesis Warbringer I hear you say! Yes indeedy; though this time with the volcano cannon on the top (I have the quake cannon too; thanks to BattleBling's turntable). This titan isn't used very often and it's easy to see why as it fills a rather peculiar role. It's supposed to be an artillery titan however, a Warlord with twin volcano cannon and missiles isn't a lot more and, arguably, is better and more resilient. "Why not send the Nemesis forward?" Well ... why not take a Reaver if you are planning on doing this? It's a shame as I really like the model and this is why I am determined to try and make it work!

My latest army list uses the Ruptural maniple therefore, I have two of these boys backed up with two Reavers, a Warhound and two knights. If the Nemesis kill an enemy titan, my Chainfist welding Reaver can make a normal move ... which can be good, IF the nemesis makes the kill. I have therefore armed my Warhound for shield stripping, the Nemesis for titan killing and the Reavers for close combat goodness.

 

If I am being honest, I am not sure the Asterius knight will ever leave the box after this photoshoot. At 210 points, this lad is a little pricey. The main weapon - Conversion beam cannon - is nice with 4 dice, 5" blast at Str 9 making it quite tasty (no minuses for short or long range). The thing is, I think the other Acastus is better. Maybe for a game or two it will make an appearance.

And aren't they cute! At the same height as a Warmaster's big toe, it won't be a problem hiding these little fellas. Also at 85 points for the unit, they are the cheapest in the game making it a very cheap activation. You can have 12 however, the cost to buy these guys - and the fact that you need a normal unit of knights before you can add these - will keep me at just the three (unless they become epic!).

And the other cuties. At 105 points they are a little more expensive than the Armigers. Once again, this is just an activation boost for me; I don't expect these guys to do any killing. They can help the activation war and hold objectives while 'bigger models' kill the enemy.

Finally, I have created a 'temporary banner' with magnets on the bottom. The idea is that I can magnetise it to a knights base (by putting magnets above and below the base) to represent a knight with a banner. Within knight households, banners are good. The problem is; I have no idea what type of knight should be carrying a banner. This is why I have a one that I can move between models until I understand which model should have a banner modelled on them permanently.

So that has taken me just over two months to complete. Actually ... this wasn't everything. I also got the Warlord, Reaver and Warhound Volkite weapons done as well. I also did a very quick conversion with one of my Warhounds so that it can act as a Wolf Scout model.

"So what is planned for tranche 6" - If nothing else is released, another Warlord and another Reaver. Currently that is all I would like.

Finally, below is my up-to-date total army list taking into account tranche five:

Warmaster Battle Titan - 2x Suzerain class plasma Destructors, 1x Revelator Missile Launcher, 2x Apocalypse Missile Array, Infusive Supercoolant 1,060pts

Warlord - 2 Sunfury Plasma Annihilators and Gatling Blasters 505pts
Warlord - Quake Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Apocalypse Missile Launchers 475pts

Warbringer Nemesis Titan - Mori Quake Cannon, Volcano Cannon, Gatling Blaster 395pts
Warbringer Nemesis Titan - Belicosa Volcano Cannon, Volcano Cannon, Gatling Blaster 430pts

Reaver - Gatling Blaster and Chain Fist. Vulcan Mega-bolter 295pts
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Apocalypse Missile Launcher 320pts
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Turbo laser destroyer 330pts

Warhound - 2 Vulcan Mega-bolters 200pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 2 Inferno Guns 220pts
Warhound - 2 inferno Guns 220pts

Total titans 5,110points

4 Questoris Knights - 2 melee weapons and 1 Melta Gun (with Kevin) 210pts
4 Questoris Knights - Thermal Cannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 290pts
4 Questoris Knights - Rapidfire Battlecannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 290pts
4 Questoris Knights - Avenger Gatling Cannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 270pts

2 Questoris Magaera Knights - 2x Phased Plasma-Fusil 160pts

2 Questoris Styrix Knights - 2x Graviton Gun 170pts

4 Cerastus Knights - 2x Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield / 1x Bolt Cannon and Tempest Warblade / 1x Flame cannon and Chainfist 335pts
4 Cerastus Knights - 2x Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield / 1x Bolt Cannon and Tempest Warblade / 1x Flame cannon and Chainfist 335pts
2 Cerastus Knights - Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield 170 pts 

2 Cerastus Atrapos Knights 200pts

1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points

1 Acastus Asterius Knight 210pts

3 Knight Armiger 85pts

3 Knight Moirax 105pts

Total Knights 3,570points

Grand total 8,680pts

Adeptus Titanicus Tranch Four completed

 Two updates in two months ... I am spoiling you

(Sorry for the quality of  the photos ... it's still winter and the weather isn't great)

 

Well this is quite an important tranch. As of today- 13th Feb 2021 - there is nothing else I would like for Adeptus Titanicus!

Nope ... in all honestly I cannot think of anything i want which is out at the moment (and I'll explain why later). Tranch four has consisted a lot of Forgeworld models, the new GW Cerastus Knights and 2 more Warhounds to make 6 so, just check out the below:

 

I know have 6 Warhounds! This is quite important as a) It's my favourite titan and b) it allows me a lot of flexibility when choosing maniples or ... multiple maniples in the same army list. These boys aren't as difficult to paint as they would seem and only took a couple of weeks (one hour per day) ... just as long as you don't glue the armour panels on before painting!

 

 This box set came out, almost a year ago! It means that, you don't just have to field lancers. In all honestly, I still think the lance version is the best ; point-for-point. However, I do fancy trying putting a flamer in a unit ... or a bolt cannon with seven shots shooting either other knights or, a wounded titan in the rear ... it will be interesting to see if these boys replace my lancers as my 'number one' choice of knight.

The Forgeworld knights! I'd heard horror stories of 'thumb style prints' on the model and ForgeWorld not replacing them. At £32 for two ... i was a little nervous. When mine arrived, thankfully they were fine and, a pleasure to put together (there seems to be less mold lines on resin compared to plastic). At £32 for two, I don't see that I'll be buying anymore as I don't think that they are superior to the other Questoris knights. At 140 points per unit, I think I'll use them as a cheap activation, an 'easy to hide unit' and a distraction.

You'll also notice that the green used on these is slightly different to the green used on my normal knights. This is because they are mechanicum knights.

 

The Forgeworld knights! I'd heard horror stories of 'thumb style prints' on the model and ForgeWorld not replacing the models. At £32 for two ... i was a little nervous. When mine arrived, thankfully they were fine and, a pleasure to put together (there seems to be less mold lines on resin compared to plastic). At £32 for two, I don't see that I'll be buying anymore as I don't think that they are superior to the other Questoris knights. However, the 'voidbreaker' strength 4 weapon does seem quite useful. At 150 points per unit, I think I'll use them as a cheap activation, an 'easy to hide unit' and a shield stripper.

You'll also notice that the green used on these is slightly different to the green used on my normal knights. This is because they are mechanicum knights.

 

Unlike the other two sets of Forgeworld Knights, I found these a little problematic to put together. It was all to do with the feet and I have to say, that the feet are not perfect as I had to cut them and re-set them. At £40 for two, I wasn't going to buy more! I have to say though, with a speed of 12" and a fusion weapon at Str 6, Dice 2 ... I think these boys could be a real pain for the opponent. At 200 points per unit, I think I'll use them as a cheap activation, an 'easy to hide unit' and try to sneak them up on larger titans to do a lot of damage.

You'll also notice that the green used on these is slightly different to the green used on my normal knights. This is because they are mechanicum knights.

 

So this is my army as it stands and, like I said above, as of today there is nothing else I would like to buy. Sure there are things I would like to add however, I am waiting on releases. Below is what i would like to add and why it's not on my list yet.

I would like 1 Warmaster titan = It's not out yet!

I would like 1 more Warlord titan = I am waiting for the Chaos daemonic titan to be released. If it's the same size as a Warlord then, I'll use that as a warlord too ... a bit like the Loyalist Psy-titan.

If I have 3 Warlords, I would like another Reaver = Again I am waiting for the Chaos daemonic titan to see what scale it is.

I would like another Nemesis titan = Waiting for the release of the lascannon version. For those of you who have been playing a while then, you'll remember the release of the Warlord and Reaver Titans AND THEN the additional weapons were released as another Reaver/Warlord titan and GW initially were not going to sell the weapons separately. Once bitten, twice shy and I want to wait to see if the lascannon will be a Forgeworld weapon, or not, before I commit to another Nemesis Titan.

The additional weapons for the Acastus knight = not released yet.

So the above is a list of all the things I would like and why I am not getting them yet.

Finally, below is my up-to-date total army list taking into account tranch four:

Warlord - 2 Sunfury Plasma Annihilators and Gatling Blasters 505points
Warlord - Quake Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Apocalypse Missile Launchers 475points

Warbringer Nemesis Titan - Mori Quake Cannon, Volcano Cannon, Gatling Blaster 395pts

Reaver - Gatling Blaster and Chain Fist. Vulcan Mega-bolter 295points
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Apocalypse Missile Launcher 320pts
Reaver - Melta Cannon and a Volcano Cannon. Turbo laser destroyer 330pts

Warhound - 2 Vulcan Mega-bolters 200points
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 1 Vulcan Mega-bolter and a Plasma Blast Gun 220pts
Warhound - 2 Inferno Guns 220pts
Warhound - 2 inferno Guns 220pts

Total titans 3,620points

4 Questoris Knights - 2 melee weapons and 1 Melta Gun (with Kevin) 210points
4 Questoris Knights - Thermal Cannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 290points
4 Questoris Knights - Rapidfire Battlecannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 290points
4 Questoris Knights - Avenger Gatling Cannon, melee weapon, 1 Melta Gun and a storm spear rocket pod 270points

2 Questoris Magaera Knights - 2x Phased Plasma-Fusil 160pts

2 Questoris Styrix Knights - 2x Graviton Gun 170pts

4 Cerastus Knights - 2x Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield / 1x Bolt Cannon and Tempest Warblade / 1x Flame cannon and Chainfist 335pts
4 Cerastus Knights - 2x Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield / 1x Bolt Cannon and Tempest Warblade / 1x Flame cannon and Chainfist 335pts
2 Cerastus Knights - Shock Lance and Gaunlet Shield 170 points 

2 Cerastus Atrapos Knights 200pts

1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points
1 Acastus Porphyrion Knight 185points

Total Knights 3,170points

Grand total 6,790pts

So now I will move back onto painting more Death Guard figures. I'm working on a '1st Company' terminator army with 2 Landraiders therefore, the next update will be a while.

Until then

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