Eldar VS Deathwatch

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"Deathwatch vs Eldar. Stay tuned for next week, it's going to be awesome ;)"

[Mr Mystery]

Image looks dodgy, but source reliable.

[Defenestratus]

More Eldar..... yeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss s

Let the hate flow through you. All of you Eldar haters....

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Image looks dodgy, but source reliable.

It's from the warhammer 40k facebook page mate : https://www.facebook.com/Warhammer-40000-1575682476085719/?fref=ts

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More Eldar..... yeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss s

Let the hate flow through you. All of you Eldar haters....

I certainly hope they get some new toys (beside Eldrad since he's been leaked)

[Hendrik Booraem VI]

Seems that if you punctuate it, it comes out something like this:


All paths of fate have led us here.
We strike now, not for vengeance, but for a hope unknown until all others were lost.
The Black Watchmen will seek to bar us but we will not be denied.
Cegorach will laugh last and forever.
We make for Demesnus!


Which sounds very like a quick motivational speech before a battle. The two things that have the most potential answers are "what does he refer to when he says 'The Black Watchmen' and 'what is the "hope unknown until all others were lost"'"

Clearly most people are interpreting the Black Watchmen as the Deathwatch, although I've seen persuasive claims that it in fact refers to the guardians of the Black Library.

What would the Eldar be up to that the Deathwatch would bar them from, that the Eldar would consider a "hope unknown until all others were lost?" Something to do with the Emperor? The Guardians of the Black Library would make more sense - the Eldar are losing their war for their very existence, and perhaps contained within the Black Library they could find a way to bring forth another Eldar diety to shepherd their race back to dominance in the galaxy? That would be a "hope unknown until all others were lost," in my opinion.

However, it wouldn't make much sense from a marketing standpoint, or at least, it would be a dramatic change from the marketing plan they've used for the last 30 years - the Eldar would, for a time, become the main characters in the story of WH40K, where before it's always been the Imperium of Man. Do they have the balls to pull that off? Has western culture changed enough in the last 30 years that it will allow them to make it a successful marketing ploy?

I wait with bated breath...

[Charon]

Black Library guardians would not make much sense in the light of Cegorach beeing mentioned as the Black Library is guarded by servants of Cegorach and Eldrad (as well as Inquisitor Czevak for example) should get free entry anyways.
It is more likely that the Ordo Xenos has an eldar (Old ones?)artefact locked away with the Deathwatch guarding it whch was discovered by the seers recently when all other paths have lead to destruction.

[Hendrik Booraem VI]

Black Library guardians would not make much sense in the light of Cegorach beeing mentioned as the Black Library is guarded by servants of Cegorach and Eldrad (as well as Inquisitor Czevak for example) should get free entry anyways.
It is more likely that the Ordo Xenos has an eldar (Old ones?)artefact locked away with the Deathwatch guarding it whch was discovered by the seers recently when all other paths have lead to destruction.

I see where you're coming from, but I think that the civil war aspect of it is what makes fighting against the Black Watchmen a hope unknown "until all others were lost." To me, that implies that this was really the very last thing they wanted to try. And fighting your own people to steal knowledge that you're not supposed to have is pretty much right there.

However, as I mentioned, from a marketing standpoint, it's almost unthinkable that they wouldn't have intended the Deathwatch, since an Eldar vs Eldar/Chaos/Dark Eldar/whatever campaign would leave out the Imperium of Man and that's what sells best.

[eldargal]

I can't wait to see how stupid the Eldar are written to ensure they lose or have a Pyrrhic victory.

[Kirsten]

so, codex deathwatch on the 6th

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

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yup heres the confirmation here

[Mr Mystery]

Looking forward to seeing more.

Wonder how 'leaks' will look, given there's no more weekly WD?

[Homeworld]

I can't wait to see how stupid the Eldar are written to ensure they lose or have a Pyrrhic victory.

I was thinking the same :p

Let's hope it won't happen. Anyway, I'm so curious about possible new eldar minis (apart from plastic Eldrad).
And speaking about him, we now may assume he won't die in a future campaign/40k EndofTimes /whatever. 'Cause brand new plastic kits are not going to be squatted, right?

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Am curious about the plastic kits too. GW on average release 4 + a few clampacks a month, and since we have Deathwatch too maybe it will be 2 each?

[This Dave]

I can't wait to see how stupid the Eldar are written to ensure they lose or have a Pyrrhic victory.

Probably as massively incompetent as the Imperials were written in the Tau campaign books.

[Cutter]

I can't wait to see how stupid the Eldar are written to ensure they lose or have a Pyrrhic victory.

Neither can I, exciting isn't it?

btw, if he's Eld0rad0, why isn't he covered in bling?

[Mr Mystery]

Dunno....Imperium has been taking a right kicking in the recent background.

[eldargal]

Probably as massively incompetent as the Imperials were written in the Tau campaign books.

At least the Imperium has been written competently at times, even in general, even if it is competence in the context of military tactics that would make early-mid twentieth century USSR proud. I literally cannot remember when the Eldar were written well, even IAWhateverthehellhadMymearainit had some pretty big issues with how the Eldar behaved.

[Defenestratus]

At least the Imperium has been written competently at times, even in general, even if it is competence in the context of military tactics that would make early-mid twentieth century USSR proud. I literally cannot remember when the Eldar were written well, even IAWhateverthehellhadMymearainit had some pretty big issues with how the Eldar behaved.

For a race that can see the future with a relative degree of certainty, they sure do step in it quite often.

I think the absolute worst instance of this was the end of the Night Lords trilogy when Jain Zaar falls for a dead-man's trigger on a grenade. I mean c'mon.... she effortlessly eviscerates an entire squad then falls for one of the oldest tricks in the book?


oh.. SPOILER ALERT I guess if you're one of the three people who haven't read the books.

[eldargal]

Yup. Most of the time they don't even fight in a way consistent with the tactics they espouse.

The Jain Zar thing was one of the low points too, at least they retconned (I think? the famous Avatar-fisting incident with Calgar. Or did I imagine that because it was so terrible?

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[Cosmic Schwung]

Eldrad and not a black guardian or warlock in sight. If he's doing something to further Cegorach's aims then I guess it makes sense that he's hanging around with Harlequins but the lack of any form of Ulthwe bodyguard is odd. I guess they really want to shift some Harlequin models.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Eldrad and not a black guardian or warlock in sight. If he's doing something to further Cegorach's aims then I guess it makes sense that he's hanging around with Harlequins but the lack of any form of Ulthwe bodyguard is odd. I guess they really want to shift some Harlequin models.

Yeah, I agree, I thought they'd include *something* ulthwe. Would of been nice to see the return of those black guardians as a new kit.

[Mr Mystery]

Ignore me. Should've read the whole shebang!

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Sorry, did someone say something just now? ;P

[Defenestratus]

Will buy. Harlequins are the only area of my Eldar force that need a bit of fleshing out. Only have a few outdated 2nd ed pewter models and I really dig the new ones - even if I'm not a huge fan of the harlequin vibe itself.

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[Defenestratus]

Only $150. I'm surprised. I might decide to keep the marines for my own purposes and ebay off the DW-specific bits.

[Mr Mystery]

So somewhere twixt £75 and £100, by my reckoning?

Hmm....I want some Deathwatch because I like the models, and Fat Paul is an Eldar fan and is in extremely dire need for cheering up....reckon I might nab this, and give the Pointy Ears to the fat man as a painting project....spesh if he heads round mine for a painting session for to keep I motivimated.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

So somewhere twixt £75 and £100, by my reckoning?

Hmm....I want some Deathwatch because I like the models, and Fat Paul is an Eldar fan and is in extremely dire need for cheering up....reckon I might nab this, and give the Pointy Ears to the fat man as a painting project....spesh if he heads round mine for a painting session for to keep I motivimated.

You are certainly very kind and generous to your friends, I'm sure he'll appreciate that :D

[darth_papi76]

Eldrad lives!

[Psychosplodge]

Wonder how 'leaks' will look, given there's no more weekly WD?

GW marketing will make throwaway accounts with email providers and email the news sites directly?

[Mr Mystery]

GW marketing will make throwaway accounts with email providers and email the news sites directly?

Probs :)

[Psychosplodge]

Still cheaper than TV adverts :D

[eldargal]

I'm assuming none of these will be new miniatures aside from Eldrad. Pity, a new lady Death Jester would be most welcome.

[Mr Mystery]

Likely not, but you never know.

[Psychosplodge]

The boxset that is rumoured seems a rather good deal. Plus deathwatch...

[Defenestratus]

Those enigmatic images with passages from notable Eldar have definitely gotten me super hyped for this box. I'm not even a huge harlequin fan and I can already tell that I'm going to get one, maybe two boxes of this set.

[Mr Mystery]

I'm kind of appreciating the 'no pics' for this release.

I know it'll irk others, but not knowing for certain what's in the box until 10am Saturday is quite the novelty :)

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

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[Mr Mystery]

Is that a heavy combiweapon I spy?

[Kirsten]

looks like it, beautiful

[Mr Mystery]

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[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Is that a heavy combiweapon I spy?

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[Mr Mystery]

I see what you did there :p

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I see what you did there :p

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[Psychosplodge]

Some nice models there.
Hope they have a sword that actually looks like the one in the picture.

Are the extra chapter pads a shape of things to come? How difficult would it be to make a sprue of a single type of them?

[Mr Mystery]

Loving the flier

[Psychosplodge]

I want to see it in the flesh to pass judgement on that.

[Cutter]

I'd guesstimate the contents of Death Masque sans books would retail for about £220+, so pretty good deal for £95.

[Kirsten]

oh my word I love that flier. I might need some Deathwatch...

[Psychosplodge]

Does that look like transport capacity under the wings?

[Kirsten]

yup

[Psychosplodge]

Very interesting.

[Mr Mystery]

Indeedy it does.

Wonder if it's got a Dread winch at the back, ala Stormraven?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Funny you should say that Kirsten, I have some Deathwatch. At a very reasonable price.

[Kirsten]

not sure I want painted stuff though

[Defenestratus]

Less pictures of boring marines and more pictures of new Eldrad pls.


Thank you!

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Sorry Defenestratus! I'd like to see more eldar too though!


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[Defenestratus]

HHHAHA those deathwatch surrounded by wraithguard are #deadsodead

[Mr Mystery]

Suspicious post is suspicious....

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and personally I reckon they should be fighting more obscure xenos and not all these known ones! I guess their not allowed to do artwork like that though cos they have to have the models :( I wanna see them fighting Hrud/Umbra, Slaugth, Enslavers (of course!), Q'orl and all the cool weird stuff.

[Defenestratus]

What happens to a Blood Angel who gets the red thirst while he's part of the Deathwatch?

What happens if he goes full monty and goes black rage?

Wouldn't that kind of give up the legion/chapter's long held secret?

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What happens to a Blood Angel who gets the red thirst while he's part of the Deathwatch?

What happens if he goes full monty and goes black rage?

Wouldn't that kind of give up the legion/chapter's long held secret?

He gets a straw out, taps his unhelmeted bro on the shoulder and says "look, theres a Hrud taking a leak in that cave over there!" and when the battle brother looks to the cave, he stabs him in the neck and has a quick drink. When the battle brother goes "ouch, thought I felt something there" the blood angel just replies saying "It's prolly just your hatred of xenos mate!" and all is well with the world.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

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also I notice the Artemis blurb mentions Enslavers! YAY! Hope there is some fluff about the Storm Wardens and their Enslaver plague encounters.

MORE ENSLAVER FLUFF. MORE.



This is from the Deathwatch supplement of the same name (yes it had a whole supplement!) :
The Nemesis Incident
In 945.M36, Chapter Master Owin Glendwyr took his forces to the Steropes Cluster in response to a reading of the Emperor's Tarot by the Chief Librarian, although some versions of the account state that it may have been at the behest of the Inquisition. The region of space had many worlds consumed by the energies of the Warp. Several worlds in the periphery had come under the dominion of Enslavers. Glendwyr had a painful choice: deploy his warriors in costly battles or destroy the worlds and their populations. In one account, Glendwyr and an unnamed Inquisitor Lord of the Ordo Xenos explored a series of ruins of uncertain origin. The Storm Wardens and an allied Inquisitorial force came under attack by Enslaver-controlled humans and later by Enslaver Behemoths. The ensuing battle cost the lives of many battle-brothers. Three worlds were cleansed of the xenos presence, but ultimately the Inquisitor Lord declared the Writ of Exterminatus on seven more before the cluster was declared purged.[1a][2b]
The Storm Wardens returned to Sacris, where it was discovered that a psychic taint from the Enslavers had corrupted a number of the First Company. The Chapter's Apothecaries, Chaplains, and Librarians attempted to remove the taint, but it was found to be too ingrained and presented a threat to the entire Chapter. The Inquisitor Lord wanted the infected to volunteer for liquidation, but the senior officers rejected it. Glendwyr proposed a compromise. Having convinced the Inquisitor Lord of its viability, the Chapter Master ordered that he and the First Company be interred within stasis sarcophagi in vaults far below the Chapter's fortress-monastery, which would not be opened until a cure for the taint was discovered. The Inquisition placed an additional demand of requiring that Sacris be isolated and all knowledge of the Nemesis Incident be purged from the Imperium's history. Deceptive propaganda of a virulent plague on the planet's surface was spread by automated beacons in orbit for years to come.[1a][2b][2c]
The sealing of the vaults caused the Chapter to lose access to the details of their founding or early history. This also resulted in the legend of the lost First Company and Chapter Master returning one day when the Chapter and Imperium are threatened, the battle-brothers seeking every chance to prove themselves in the eyes of those who will judge them upon their return. Only some of the Chapter's Dreadnoughts are aware of the location of the stasis vaults, but have taken a vow of silence, standing as mute sentinels.[1a][2c]
Only the Liber Tempest records the Nemesis Incident. This text is only available to senior officers of the Chapter, no one outside the Chapter having any knowledge of what happened.[1a][2c]

[Kirsten]

I love those thunder hammers

[Ravingbantha]

oh my word I love that flier. I might need some Deathwatch...

Well, if the data sheet for it works the same as other flyers in 'Death From the Skies' you should be able to add it to any Imperial army.

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Far left marine, Heavy flamer with a Heavy Heavy Bolter???

[Mr Mystery]

Kind of hoping this is a high points army. If it is, reckon I'm in.

[Kirsten]

Well, if the data sheet for it works the same as other flyers in 'Death From the Skies' you should be able to add it to any Imperial army.

shhhh, no I can't, I definitely need to buy some Deathwatch as well ;)

I have Grey Knights, so Deathwatch are a nice companion

[Cosmic Schwung]

Kind of hoping this is a high points army. If it is, reckon I'm in.

It does look about as elite as it gets. I'd be very surprised if there were any cheap options in there.

[Mr Mystery]

I'm guessing basic points to possibly exceed Sternguard Veterans?

[Cosmic Schwung]

luchiban over on dakka is posting some details and vets appear to be the exact same points as Sternguard. Loads of option though.

[Kirsten]

yeah you can't really charge any more than sternguard in an army that has no access to cheaper troops. I know from using my Grey Knights that all the offensive weapons and abilities in the world don't help when you are taking damage. every model having a force weapon sounds awesome, but they still die just as easily as a tactical marine massively cheaper. Deathwatch will be the same, they kill a lot of stuff, but need to be careful taking damage back.

[Cosmic Schwung]

Indeed. Nobody finds it fun when their elite army gets ganked by a horde of gretchin.

Now, where are the damn pics of the new Eldrad? That tiny little teaser pic of the box contents has only got me more excited!

[Mr Mystery]

Shame more gamers don't appreciate that high points don't necessarily save you from a proper ganking off a deluge of ****ty troops!

[This Dave]

An Imperial flyer that isn't a brick with engines strapped to it? Combi heavy weapons? All models individually armed? I've been a Deathwatch fan for years but damn this has me more excited for a new 40K release than I've been in years. It looks like it's going to make my credit card sad but me happy, so it balances out.

Only thing that would make me happier would be them releasing improved rules for Inquisitors to go along with this. Well, GW admitting Leman Russ tanks can fire their Battle Cannons and all their other guns at full BS would be the very best but I've given up hope for that.

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What happens to a Blood Angel who gets the red thirst while he's part of the Deathwatch?

What happens if he goes full monty and goes black rage?

Wouldn't that kind of give up the legion/chapter's long held secret?

The Chapter will usually only second those battle brothers that can be trusted to have enough self control to control themselves or to request a return to the Chapter if they find themselves straying.

The Deathwatch RPG does have rules for what to do if it does happen though. In general it's not pretty.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

preorders up on NZ site :

Eldrad Ulthran, the most skilled of the Eldar’s prophets and one of the most powerful psykers in the galaxy, whose existence has spanned ten millennia, has put into motion a series of incredible events. Descending upon the planet of Port Demesnus, his intention is to seize its crystal moon, Coheria, for a forbidden ritual capable of awakening a slumbering god…

Watch Captain Artemis – born into violence, recruited into the Mortifactors, his talents in the art of detecting and slaying the merest hint of xenos taint saw him plucked from his Chapter and sworn to lead Kill Teams of the Deathwatch. The first to respond to the distress signals from Port Demesnus, and the first to realise Eldrad Ulthran’s motives, he has diverted his strike force to Coheria.

The battle for this moon, and the events that transpire, will send shocking reverberations throughout the galaxy.


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[Asymmetrical Xeno]

assembly guide PDF if you want a closer look at all the parts :
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interesting to note is the Black Shield and how he has a Cape and hood, a bit like dark angels.


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[Defenestratus]

assembly guide PDF if you want a closer look at all the parts :
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interesting to note is the Black Shield and how he has a Cape and hood, a bit like dark angels.


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Eldrad is... Sufficient. I like that they give you options for his sword.

[Kirsten]

the boxed game is tempting, but I don't especially want the harlequins. will probably wait for the individual boxes

[Cosmic Schwung]

the boxed game is tempting, but I don't especially want the harlequins. will probably wait for the individual boxes

Find someone to trade with! Admittedly it might be a bit more difficult to find people more interested in the eldar than the marines.

I'm going to enjoy hoovering up a load of harlequins from people just wanting some Deathwatch. The only thing that was stopping me from picking up an army of the new models was the rather eye-watering prices.

[Kirsten]

yeah maybe

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

@Asymmetrical Xeno, the Storm Wardens were the Chapter I played for the longest time. I had a Storm Wardens army for 4 years. They were my boys. 👍

[Defenestratus]

I'll likewise be hoovering up Harlequins like they're going out of style likely.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

@Asymmetrical Xeno, the Storm Wardens were the Chapter I played for the longest time. I had a Storm Wardens army for 4 years. They were my boys. 👍

I remember :D they were a cool army. Hope they get a mention in the Deathwatch codex!

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I'll likewise be hoovering up Harlequins like they're going out of style likely.

All the Eldar stuff minus Eldrad (since I have no idea how much he will cost seperately) comes to £113, which is pretty crazy.

[Mr Mystery]

Reckon we can peg Eldrad at £18-£20?

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Reckon we can peg Eldrad at £18-£20?

Might be more cos it's two sprues though

[Mr Mystery]

Dunno.....Ironjawz Warchanter has two sprues, and that's *quickly checks* £18.50

[Path Walker]

Reckon we can peg Eldrad at £18-£20?

I'd say £18 cos the other farseer is £16 and not very old

[Ravingbantha]

the boxed game is tempting, but I don't especially want the harlequins. will probably wait for the individual boxes

you should be able to trade off the eldar half on bartertown

[Kirsten]

yeah I may do

[Kc Giltenboth]

i would be interested in trading for all the eldar but elrad if there not spoke for yet, i have stuff and im a paint studio so whenever u want message me

[Kirsten]

possibly yeah

[zanth]

the boxed game is tempting, but I don't especially want the harlequins. will probably wait for the individual boxes

The individual parts of just the Deathwatch side are likely going to be well above the cost of the starter box. $47 for the Dread, $40 for the Sternguard Vets, likely $30 for the named guy, and probably $50+ for the Deathwatch Vets, and $15 for the upgrade frame. Even if you sell off all the Harlequin stuff for $50 you're getting a hell of a deal. Plus those mini soft-back rulebooks are useful/easy sells.

[Defenestratus]

The individual parts of just the Deathwatch side are likely going to be well above the cost of the starter box. $47 for the Dread, $40 for the Sternguard Vets, likely $30 for the named guy, and probably $50+ for the Deathwatch Vets, and $15 for the upgrade frame. Even if you sell off all the Harlequin stuff for $50 you're getting a hell of a deal. Plus those mini soft-back rulebooks are useful/easy sells.

Heck, if anyone wants to sell the harlequins for $50, please send me a PM :P

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

How to paint: Deathwatch
DW Kill Team Cassius
DW Watch Captain
DW Watch Captain with Terminator Armour
DW Bikers
DW Land Raider
DW Rhino/Razorback

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guess their saving the multipart kill-team and flier for another week

[Mr Mystery]

Heck, if anyone wants to sell the harlequins for $50, please send me a PM :P

Will see how much Darksphere are selling the whole set for.

[Kirsten]

£71 ish

May pick one up

[Mr Mystery]

It's getting harder and harder for me to resist....

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

£71 ish

May pick one up

It seemed cheaper on tripple helix (due to their cheaper shipping), but it looks "out of stock" at current : http://www.triplehelixwargames.co.uk/product/warhammer-40000-death-masque/

[Mr Mystery]

Probs just sold through their pre-order volume.

Got to say - I want far more like this from GW. This one looks to be suitably Smolhammer - both forces are points intensive, helping to keep entry or start up costs down.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Sororitas VS Necrons

Storm Wardens VS Enslavers

:D

[Mr Mystery]

Sanctuary 101 would be a good laugh....just a shame that historically, the Sisters got slaughtered.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

I wouldn't want it to be Sanctuary 101 for that reason. Would prefer a new plot. The Head Sister could be Mistress S Connor.

[Mr Mystery]

Miss Trunchbull *nods sagely*

[Morgrim]

Damnit, I'm going to have to find someone local willing to buy the Space Marines off of me. Or a marine player that doesn't want to paint the Harlequins.

[Kirsten]

cheaper for you to buy harlequins from somebody outside australia probably?

[Mr Mystery]

90% sure my friend Shaun is getting this (he may even have pre-ordered). I'll let him know you might be interested in taking the Pointy Ears off his hands :)

[Wolfshade]

If my bonus comes in I'm totes getting this.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

https://warofsigmar.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/blogging/picture1/1007/13933253_10206619952247882_411826047_n.jpg

also a deathwatch painting vid with Duncan https://www.facebook.com/WarhammerTVteam/videos/vb.230219510706368/233052070423112/?type=2&theater

[Mr Mystery]

It's a beauty!

[Kirsten]

reminds me of the dropship in Aliens, I love it.

[Horncastle]

I hope it can transport a dreadnought as well.

[Kirsten]

probably

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Am tempted to just get one squad and a flier and theme them around enslaver plague hunting. Could have specialised plasma weaponry.

The Real Enslaver Busters

[Ravingbantha]

Sorry Defenestratus! I'd like to see more eldar too though!


Via lady Atia
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I see 3 assault cannons in one squad

[Cosmic Schwung]

I see 3 assault cannons in one squad

Terminators are supposedly able to take any weapons they want. Basically like Wolf Guard of earlier editions but with even more options.

[Mr Mystery]

Hmmm....would Deathwing Deathwatch use the DA colours for their left pauldron, or Deathwing bone white?

[Morgrim]

Hmmm....would Deathwing Deathwatch use the DA colours for their left pauldron, or Deathwing bone white?

Probably DA colours, loyalty to their chapter probably overwhelms identifying with which group within their chapter they are.

[This Dave]

Hmmm....would Deathwing Deathwatch use the DA colours for their left pauldron, or Deathwing bone white?

The Chapter colors. The rest of the armor is repainted except for the pauldron, which should be Dark Angels Chapter already.

[Cosmic Schwung]

Stores seem to have received a second allocation for anyone still wanting to pre-order a copy. My resistance crumbled and I went for a couple.

[Ravingbantha]

Probably DA colours, loyalty to their chapter probably overwhelms identifying with which group within their chapter they are.

Not sure about that, the Wolfgaurd Terminator looks like it's a Wolfguard pack marking and not a Chapter or Great Company mark, it seems like a bit of gold on the yellow background

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

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Deathwatch Bikers: 5 Space marine Bikes + Deathwatch upgrade Kit 60$
Deathwatch Captain: the "regular" Single Captain Box with all the options plus Deathwatch upgrade Kit 25$
Deathwatch Landraider: you can build all 3 Landraider Variants out of it + Deathwatch uprade Kit 80$
Deathwatch Transport: Razorback/Rhino Kit + Deathwatch upgrade Kit 42$
Deathwatch Captain in Terminator Armor: Clamppack Captain In terminator armor. nuff said 25$
Deathwatch Team Cassius: The 11 Deathwatch Marines from the Overkill box. 65$
How to Paint Deathwatch: 10$

So far the Deathwatch Sprue will not be Sold seperately yet.

The Deathwatch Spure Contains: 1 Deathwatch Backpack Icon. 2 Deathwatch Vehicle Icons. 2 Terminator Shoulderpads, 10 Power Armor Shoulderpads, 1 Deathwatch Powersword, 1 Sargeant Power Armor Chestplate, 2 Sargeant Helmets, one with crest and one with Bionics

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not too impressed with the upgrade sprue if I'm being honest...

[Defenestratus]

Wow that upgrade sprue SUCKS!

How the hell are you supposed to create a 5 man (forget 10!) terminator squad? Buy three of those sprues for $20 each?

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Wow that upgrade sprue SUCKS!

How the hell are you supposed to create a 5 man (forget 10!) terminator squad? Buy three of those sprues for $20 each?

Yeah, I figured it would be a bit more like the Black Templar ones but be focussed more on parts for vehicles, terminators and dreads ect.

[Kirsten]

there must be more on it than that, otherwise where are all the funky weapons coming from?

[Mr Mystery]

Seems to be a separate sprue entirely - likely one that'll come in Blister Packs for augmenting Bikers etc.

It seems likely the boxed set sprue we've seen will be a formal squad of some kind - probably out next week, and designed to equip 10 troops only.

Me, I'd likely just get additional troop boxes. Everyone likes interesting spares in the bitz box after all!

[This Dave]

Any word on if the Overkill squad will get updated with the new Codex rules? Like the guy with the Frag Cannon getting the Impact rule for example?

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

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[Tannarak]

It looks like the frame that Asymmetrical Xeno pic posted would be best acquired by getting the Razorback. Basically you're getting that frame for $0.75. I guess it all depends on how many razorbacks you need... :)

[zanth]

Any one else disappointed the Codex did not contain the models from the Overkill game? I mean, you can use them as Vets, Librarians, Bikers, etc, but their special rules are not present. :P

[This Dave]

Any one else disappointed the Codex did not contain the models from the Overkill game? I mean, you can use them as Vets, Librarians, Bikers, etc, but their special rules are not present. :P

They're still free to download from the GW website. Though not updated to actually use the Deathwatch codex.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

via Wraithwing on Dakka Dakka

This weekends preorders are:

DEATHWATCH KILL TEAM 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £22.00
DEATHWATCH CORVUS BLACKSTAR 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £40.00
DEATHWATCH WATCH MASTER 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £15.00
DEATHWATCH VANGUARD VETERANS 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £28.00
DEATHWATCH TERMINATORS 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £30.00
DEATHWATCH VENERABLE DREADNOUGHT 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £30.00
DEATHWATCH LIBRARIAN /TERMINATOR ARMOUR 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £18.00
DEATHWATCH CHAPLAIN 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £15.00

[Horncastle]

I'm curious to see is the terminator box is just a repackage with multiple upgrade sprues to cover the shoulder guards or a new kit that includes multiples of the powerfist with underslung melta.

[zanth]

They're still free to download from the GW website. Though not updated to actually use the Deathwatch codex.

I know they are, but I use the digital codex, and its a tremendous pain to have to flip between them, ya know? It's a small gripe, I know, but I thought as they are releasing the Kill Team in its own box this weekend, that they'd be included in the codex. I wish they had a pdf download of the Death Masque character rules, since they also are not in the Codex.

[Wolfshade]

via Wraithwing on Dakka Dakka

This weekends preorders are:

DEATHWATCH KILL TEAM 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £22.00
DEATHWATCH CORVUS BLACKSTAR 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £40.00
DEATHWATCH WATCH MASTER 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £15.00
DEATHWATCH VANGUARD VETERANS 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £28.00
DEATHWATCH TERMINATORS 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £30.00
DEATHWATCH VENERABLE DREADNOUGHT 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £30.00
DEATHWATCH LIBRARIAN /TERMINATOR ARMOUR 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £18.00
DEATHWATCH CHAPLAIN 27/08/2016 Deathwatch £15.00

Oh not ridiculousness :)

[Psychosplodge]

I hope they do an upgrade sprue with just the multiple chapter shoulder pads in like the chapter specific ones, so we can get more of them easily.