Brother Tyler Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 The hotly anticipated Arena of Death competition for our members begins now. The first round will involve a number of forums have smaller Arena of Death competitions to determine each forum's champion. After that, each of the champions will face each other in a site-wide Arena of Death competition to determine the overall Bolter & Chainsword Blood Duel champion. In order to fight in the Ultramarines forum, your character must be created using Codex: Space Marines and must be from a known Successor of the Ultramarines Legion. If you desire to submit your character to fight here in the Ultramarines forum, please submit your character as a reply to this topic no later than midnight PST on 22 August. You can find the rules of the competition, the submission requirements, and ask any questions in the main announcement thread here. Ultramarines Participant List: 1. greatcrusade08 as the Chaplain Cassius (Ultramarines) 2. Khornehunter57x as Brother-Captain Silon Almach (Ultramarines) 3. Yogi as Captain Diomedes Apollo (Ultramarines) 4. Chaplain Hiltraud as himself! (Ultramarines) 5. Brother Chaplain Gaius as Captain Gaius (Ultramarines) 6. Thantoes as Captain Scissorhands (Ultramarines) 7. mega-marines as Honor-Guard Grand Champion Raideus (Ultramarines) 8. Xeonic as Codicer Altair (Ultramarines) 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tyler Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 =][= EXAMPLE ONLY - NOT AN ENTRY =][= The intent of the special instructions is to give the member running the battle an idea of the tactics you intend for the character to use. It's basically your way of telling us how to fight the character. The stock special instructions will be generic instructions that we can apply, whereas the battle special instructions you provide for each battle might override any stock special instructions based on how you want your character to fight against each specific opponent. Let's say that I entered my old mini-me to the competition: Character name - Brother Tyler Codex used - Codex: Space Marines Unit entry used -Space Marine Captain all weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc. - chainsword, bolter, artificer armour, digital weapons, hellfire rounds Total cost - 135 points Stock special instructions - Moving - Stand and shoot until at 12" or less, then move and charge. If I'm further than 24" from my opponent, move minimum distance forward to get me at 30" (stand still if I'm between 30" and 24"). Shooting - Shoot as long as I'm more than 12" away. Psyker Powers - N/A Charging/Assault - If I start the turn at 12" or less from my opponent, move forward and charge. Parry once each turn. Voluntary Fallback - Never So what I've done is developed a basic set of tactics for my character based on how he is equipped. He is shooty, so he's going to stand and shoot as long as it is tactically wise. Once the distance has closed to where he is going to end up in assault, he ditches the shooting in favor of charging in order to deny the opponent the charge bonus (if possible). Since he doesn't have a power weapon or a storm shield, he is going to parry one time in hopes of foiling enemy attacks, but only one time because he needs to maximize his chances of hitting and wounding in assault. Now if my character faced yours in a battle, he might adjust his tactics to something like: Battle special instructions - Moving - Stand and shoot until at 12" or less, then move and charge. If I'm further than 24" from my opponent, move minimum distance forward to get me at 30" (stand still if I'm between 30" and 24"). Shooting - Shoot as long as I'm more than 12" away. Psyker Powers - N/A Charging/Assault - If I start the turn at 12" or less from my opponent, move forward and charge. Parry all three times if he is charged. Otherwise, parry once per turn. Voluntary Fallback - Never The only real change was to use all three of his attacks to parry if he is charged, otherwise parrying as normal (I couldn't really think of any ways I would adjust my tactics for your Librarian). Does that make the special instructions more clear? =][= EXAMPLE ONLY - NOT AN ENTRY =][= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Perfectly clear thanks brother T.. oh and i love that mini BTW.. I was hoping it would be that simple, that way an untrained monkey like myself wont struggle too much :) Ill get my mini painted up and complete my submittion. ta very muchly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorneHunter57x Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Here is my character. Character name: Brother-Captain Silon Almach, Captain of the Fifth Company (c. 172.M42) Codex used: Codex: Space Marines Chapter: Ultramarines Unit entry used: Captain Weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc.: Equipped with Frag and Krak Grenades, Storm Shield, one Lightning Claw, Artificer Armor. (A warrior is as skilled as his wargear permits) Total cost: 145 points Stock special instructions: --Moving - Move and run toward my opponent if I have started my turn more than 12" from my opponent. If I start my turn at 12" away from my opponent or less, then move and charge instead. --Shooting - No gun, see movement for running. --Psyker Powers - None. (The Warp is for weaklings) --Charging/Assault - See movement. No parrys. (The Emperor Protects) --Voluntary Fallback - Never. (Only in death does duty end) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 gc08: You do remember what the range on Smite is, don't you? Nope, i dont have my codex on me.. i thought it was 18" but im probably wrong as normal.. i have until the 22nd august to get it right though ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorneHunter57x Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Same as a Shotgun. You should remember what the range for that is, seeing as you are the scout expert, or has learning the foul psychic powers that your character will try to use made you forget that range too? :eek Be wary of the Warp...it can warp your mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fearlessgod Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I decided to go another rout (Angels of Absolution). Sorry guys. ~fearlessgod~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 My new entry. I have edited previous post deleting that entry. http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a445/mabbon/P1010504-2.jpg Character name: Captain Diomedes Codex used: Codex: Space Marines Chapter: Ultramarines Unit entry used: Captain Weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc.: Equipped with Frag and Krak Grenades, Iron Halo (4+ Inv), Power Weapon, Bolt Pistol, Digital Weapons (Reroll one to wound roll), Artificer Armor (2+ Sv) Total cost: 140 points (thanks Seahawk) Stock special instructions: --Moving - Stroll 6" --Shooting - Shoot pistol --Charging/Assault - Always charge if possible. Maximum Parries (As I understand that is two) --Voluntary Fallback - Death before Dishonor! (Never) EDIT Did touch ups so I have edited my picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I still have to paint my guy and i have to change his orders a little but im sure ill make the deadline. Im actually surprised no-one has entered Cassius yet, the guy would own this competiton: T6 with 4+ inv and FNP Boltgun with hellfire shells re-rolls if he charges (with 4 attacks) edit: infact if its ok with brother tyler, ill run cassius instead?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Hiltraud Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Here is my entry, hope it's right! Will get a picture up asap, most likely at the start of next week though?! Character name: Chaplain Hiltraud Codex used: Codex: Space Marines Chapter: Ultramarines(Part of 4th co.) Unit entry used: Chaplain Weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc.: Equipped with Frag and Krak Grenades, Rosarius, Crozius Arcanum, Terminator Armour, Storm Bolter.(Liturgies of Battle and Honour of the Chapter) Total cost: 130points Stock special instructions: --Moving - Always move, charge when opponent is within assault range. --Shooting - Always shoot stormbolter. --Charging/Assault - Always charge if possible. Parry once each turn. --Voluntary Fallback - Death or Glory! Never fall back Chaplain Hiltraud [EDIT] Picture added, instructions changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 @greatcrusade08: as indicated by the Arena rules, you are allowed to take special characters so long as they fit into the 145 point limit. Cassius definitely does, so have at it. Also, we are missing pictures from: - Khornehunter57x - greatcrusade08 - Chaplain Hiltraud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 ta very muchly.. http://i708.photobucket.com/albums/ww87/greatcrusade08/013-4.jpg?t=1282030292 •Character name - Chaplain Cassius •Codex used - Codex: Space Marines •Unit entry used - chaplain cassius master of sanctity •all weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc. - power armour, crozius, rosarius, bolt pistol, infernus, grenades, honour of the chapter, liturgies of battle, FNP •Total cost - 125 points •Stock special instructions - ◦Moving - Stand and shoot until at 12" or less (using hellfire boltgun), then move and charge. If opponent has a S5 or better ranged weapon close as quickly as possible ◦Shooting - Shoot as often as possible, if within charge range shoot using infernus flamer if not use hellfire boltgun rounds ◦Psyker Powers - N/A ◦Charging/Assault - If I start the turn at 12" or less from my opponent, move forward and charge. Parry only if the opponent uses S6 or better weapons (parry once) ◦Voluntary Fallback - never, honour of the chapter is at stake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogi Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Great crusade if I had a model that resembled cassius I would of taken him. He is a beast. And hes cheaper then my captain! But all hope is not lost I remeber eons ago SCC got through a round of AOD with a chainsword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Gaius Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Courage and Honour, Brothers. Captain Gaius has entered the maelstrom of battle. Ω Character name: Captain Gaius Codex used: Codex: Space Marines Chapter: Ultramarines(2nd Company, Sicarius' personal Honour guard) Unit entry used: Captain Weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc: Relic Blade, Stormshield, power armour, frag/krak grenades. Total cost: 145points Stock special instructions: --Moving - move always, needs to get into CC, no ranged attacks. --Shooting - Run except when a charge is possible. --Charging/Assault - Charges always, never parrys. glory or death! --Voluntary Fallback - Courage and Honour NO retreat!! im editing to post pictures in a few minutes ok here it is, sorry for the rediculously crappy quality its a webcam and my only way to get pics online http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/Berserkergang_bucket/Picture0016.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 gaius your captain comes in at 160 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Gaius Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 oh yeah he does, if only a relic blade was 15 pts LOL thx GC08 and seahawk(edited and fixed) now im just waiting for TEC to come in here and challenge me to single combat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 i think captain with relic blade and storm shield will make alot of appearances from the C:SM, its probably the best way to spend 145 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorneHunter57x Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Seahawk: My picture will be in shortly. i think captain with relic blade and storm shield will make alot of appearances from the C:SM, its probably the best way to spend 145 points Yep. That, or Libby with TDA, SS, and Might (this seems to be very common over in the Blood Angels forum, except with Sanguine Sword instead), as that is as close as one can get within 145 points to the legendary Relic Blade/Storm Shield/Artificer Armor Captain. That's why I went for something a bit different with Captain Almach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Gaius Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 We are amongst the top sub forums for actual participants in this guys, congrats! This is looking fun and I think we're actually going to win this thing :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 C'mon guys, im sure we can fill these 16 places... surely you all have a painted HQ choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm surprised there aren't any Ultra successors so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatcrusade08 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I'm surprised there aren't any Ultra successors so far. i had intended a sons of orar libby, but was drawn to the dark side of the Ultras and now am running cassius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thantoes Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Why not, I shall throw my hand in :D •Character name - Captain Scissorhands •Codex used - Codex: Space Marines •Unit entry used -Space Marine Captain •all weapons, wargear, abilities, options, etc. - Twin Lightning Claws, Artificer Armour •Total cost - 145 points •Stock special instructions - ◦Moving - Get in close as fast as possible ◦Shooting - I have no gun ◦Psyker Powers - N/A ◦Charging/Assault - If I start the turn at 12" or less from my opponent, move forward and charge. Parry once each turn. ◦Voluntary Fallback - Never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Gaius Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Another warrior of Courage and Honour has arisen from amongst us, to claim the venerated title of Champion! And gloriously raise high the sacred Chapters banner above our conqured slain! For Guilliman and the Emperor! Nice entry thantoes, like the helm. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Only six smurfs, that all this forum has ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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