Painting Malaise - Bah..

Like everyone else, I seemed to have been affected by the painting malaise. I started this miniature for the monthly painting contest at AAG, but just can't seem to finish it. Each month AAG has a miniature painting contest, with a theme. This month's theme was "It ain't easy being green", meaning that a majority of the miniature needed to be painted green. So in keeping with the theme, I decided to paint an Autuarch in green. In the beginning I was really fired up for the contest, and had a good start. However after a few set backs, some other household projects, and well .... I missed the deadline. So what to do now? I think its time to test my stripping skills .
What is it about this time of year? .. Bah

Battle for MYR - AAG Campaign (3rd Battle)

Autarch Fritz, I have failed you.. I will now fall upon my chainsword or maybe the power weapon, cause the chainsword might get a bit messy...

Last night was my third battle in 10 years, it appears I really need to hit the books. A few bad moves and a incredibly accurate, powerful Orky, grotling throwing gun thingy (Shokk Attack Gun) devastated my eldar army. So many guardians wasted, in attempt to be safe and effective, sadly I lost sight of the objective. So I am now going to search the forums and review the books for insight, for next week I face the Blood Angels. "TO THE BLACK LIBRARY..Autarch in training".

Second Battle at AAG,

Last night was the second round of the “Battle for MYR” tourney. I loss the battle, but had a lot of fun. My opponent was very gracious, patient and showed a high level of sportsmanship. Since this was only my second battle in ten years, I was really concerned that I wouldn’t be much of a challenge for him. However "insert bogus name here = Racer X" was really good about not pointing out my deficiencies and lack of skill. Also a really interesting thing happened about halfway through, Racer’s friend Speed showed up. Speed is currently working on a Eldar army, and is very knowledgeable about Eldar tactics. Needless to say and much to Racer’s chagrin, Speed became my tactical advisor. Thanks again Speed.

So our 1200-point (approx.) battle was a Seize Ground Mission on a Pitched Battle Deployment. We rolled up 5 objectives, and had quite a bit of terrain. Since we only had a few troop choices each, we were pretty concerned about capturing enough objectives.

So Racer X with his Sons of Prometheus Chapter (Salamander Successor) set up in the NW corner or the table, while I setup in the SW. I was able to make quite a few incredible saves and maintain a safe distance from his marines for the first couple of turns, but eventually Racer X was able to get is heavy weapons to the center of the table. This signaled the end for much of my force, but I was able to get a few good shots in.

Overall I think I did well with my choices, but I was really impressed with my vYper Squadron.
Due to the randomness of the setup for the campaign, I was unable to take any heavy support choices, so my vYpers had pull double duty anti personnel and anti armor. I was quite pleased with the vYpers. The shuriken cannon and holo-field upgrades were well worth the cost. The cannons were great for taking out space marine body armor, and the holo-fields kept the vYpers in for most of the game.

Again I would like to thank Racer X (and Speed) for a great game and conversation.

Sherpa

Army list summary:
1 Farseer (HQ) @ 168 Pts; Singing Spear; Shuriken Pistol; Ghosthelm
Spirit Stones; Runes of Warding; Guide; Doom; Jetbike

4 Guardian Jetbike Squadron (Troops) @ 98 Pts
Shuriken Pistol; Linked Shuriken Catapults (x3); Shuriken Cannon (x1);

8 Dire Avengers (Troops) @ 275 Pts
1 Exarch; 2 Avenger Shuriken Catapults; Bladestorm
1 Wave Serpent @ [135] Pts; Shuriken Cannon Upgrade; Linked Starcannons

8 Dire Avengers (Troops) @ 275 Pts
1 Exarch; 2 Avenger Shuriken Catapults; Bladestorm
1 Wave Serpent @ [135] Pts; Shuriken Cannon Upgrade; Linked Starcannons

1 vYyper (Fast Attack) @ 120 Pts; Shuriken Cannon Upgrade; Bright Lance; Holo-fields
1 vYper (Fast Attack) @ 115 Pts; Shuriken Cannon Upgrade; Starcannon; Holo-fields
1 vYper (Fast Attack) @ 115 Pts; Shuriken Cannon Upgrade; Starcannon; Holo-fields