ETL VII +++Necrontyr Outpost+++

[MithrilForge]

Vow complete..

Mithril

Edited September 1, 2019 by mithrilforge

[Captain Semper]

Well done Mithril - and a very clean job there! 

 

Now, the only outstanding vow form the entire Necron Outpost is Lenoch's! That means that a completion will not only contribute a substantial amount of points but it will propel the Necrons to the 100% completion rate club! :)

 

No pressure. 

 

UPDATED TO THIS POINT!

[Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch]

Finishing touches...yes. Let's go with that. Very polite. Certainly more polite than I was being earlier.

 

Still having a couple issues (including accidentally mixing up front and back legs, but that got fixed), but it holds together well enough that I think I'm good to call it done (plus it's way too late right now anyway, if I stay up I might fall asleep on my workbench).

 

In any case, I present my second and final vow of ETL 2019.

 

 

 

 

ETL 2019 final vow completion:

 

It was early in the day cycle when the Kani’s Wrath arrived at the Archive World. It had no name save thus, and was mostly forgotten in the day-to-day operations of the dynasty. The Cataloguer, the chronomancer who ruled it, kept to himself and was only recently revivified following a Krork invasion, which had only been beaten back by a coalition of 3 different dynasties and a rampaging C’Tan.

 

A few primitive Wildboyz wandered the wastes of the former hive world, Krork being impossible to wipe out as always, but kill-squads of wraiths patrolled in search of them, to ensure that they did not have a leader to band together around to have a chance of posing a threat.

 

Kani and Chronozak teleported down to the surface alone, save a single Heavy Destroyer—formerly of Chronozak’s house—brought along just in case the remnants of the Krork had managed to evade the kill-squads and cobble together some sort of group.

 

 

They wandered for a while, taking in the arid wastes and cold beauty of the early morning sun. Though both had long since lost the ability to feel such petty emotions, there was a certain satisfaction in watching the laws of the universe play out untouched by anyone save the cosmos itself.

 

They soon noticed a line of scarabs trailing away. Chronozak noted it and beckoned for his charge to follow, and the three of them began to follow the small Canoptek beasts.

 

An hour’s walk later, they saw in the distance a rising gate, erected as an outlying entrance after the previous invasion had seized all ways in and out.

 

The Cataloguer stood in between the twin-pronged gateway, waiting. The sun gleamed across his bronze-tinged frame, the Necrodermis here infused with minerals in the dunes by 60 million years of osmosis and stasis.

 

  

As they approached he shimmered inside the field emitted by his Chronometron, weirdly reminiscent of the mirages on the desert sands. He inclined his head, and spoke.

 

“Heiress. Vargard. You are expected.”

 

“My father spoke to you?” Kani asked, mildly puzzled.

 

“I am a chronomancer, dear. Just because I focus on the past does not mean I cannot see the future.”

 

Kani growled, but kept otherwise silent. 

 

“I know what he seeks. Follow me.” And with that, he turned and entered the gate.

 

Inside the Cataloguer’s domain, they walked for what felt like hours. Along the way were many  uriosities, displays, and weapons, all of which surely would be useful in the coming wars. The Cataloguer, however, walked right past each and every one.

 

Even the holding cell for the C’Tan shard was passed without a second glance. Instead, they were led to a celestial array room, the door unassuming save its size.

 

“This,” spoke the cryptek, “is what the Sunderer sent you here for.”

 

“This,” spat Kani in annoyance, “is an observatory.”

 

“It is more than that.” The Cataloguer waved his arm, and the door shimmered away into nothingness. What awaited them was something neither had seen in aeons, even before the Great Sleep.

 

 

“That...that is a Seraptek!” Chronozak muttered somewhat fearfully. The sheer firepower it possessed was enough to give anything pause.

 

The Cataloguer snorted in a mockery of a smirk. "This one is called Stargazer. It never looks anywhere but one specific spot in the sky, unless it's in battle. I don't know the coordinates, nor what would be there. All I foresaw was this one rampaging alongside the Phaeron. Enough for me to be ready for you."

 

Kani recovered first. "You are most helpful, Cataloguer. We shall take him and be on our way." She moved to go closer to the construct, marveling at its engineering.

 

The wizened old Cryptek fixed her with a harsh look. "You will be careful with him. And you will be careful with yourself and your father. I have seen more, more than I can or should tell you. You must be ready."

 

Chronozak drew his blade faster than the flap of an insect's wings. "And what do you mean by that, fateseer? Is some harm to befall my master?"

"You know I cannot answer that," the Cataloguer muttered mournfully. "It has been catalogued in the strands of time. Begone now, and tell your Phaeron that the Cataloguer stands to do whatever is required."

 

"What is required--" began Chronozak, before a flash of sand-tinged red engulfed him, Kani, the Heavy Destroyer, and Stargazer, delivering them to the Scythe class cruiser in orbit.

 

"What is required," whispered the Cataloguer, heard only by the scarabs that flowed throughout the tomb, "is for Kani to become Phaerekh, in due time. Not yet, but soon. And she shall be glad for what she has claimed this day."

 

And with that he faded into the shadows, off to transcribe this momentous occasion in the history of the Naculan dynasty, as was his duty.

 

 

A clean looking night scythe, Mithril! I'm liking the gold!

 

Hey Cap, I think this is a pretty little thing called 100% completion. I also know that I'm not painting Pathfinders. We'll see if I'm painting XV25s or not.

Edited September 1, 2019 by Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch

[Captain Semper]

Well done Lenoch - this is indeed a 100% completion rate! Now unless someone decides to go again in the last few hours of the event, you may sit back and enjoy the closing stages of ETL VII! 

 

Congratulations to all, you should be rightly proud!

 

UPDATED TO THIS POINT!

[NTaW]

Wow, huge effort this year. Congratulations on your work everyone, and enjoy a cold glass of your preferred beverage in celebration of that glorious 100% completion rate! :tu:

[Captain Semper]

3HRS TO GO!

[Tyriks]

Well done, everybody!

[Captain Semper]

ETL VII IS OFFICIALLY OVER!

NO NEW COMPLETIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED PAST THIS POINT!

 

That was the most savage ETL that I can remember!!!
 
Now I will go through all the Outposts to make a LAST UPDATE later toady. After that, I need to compile the results and present them in a meaningful manner in the Final Report. This will come in a couple of days along with the relevant badges.
 
What I need is, after the LAST UPDATE, for each participant to check his/her status in the first page of his/her Outpost and notify me if there is something amiss so I can correct it. Do that publicly in the Outposts as my inbox is filled and I have no time to clean it up.
 
Once you check your status lay back and wait for the final report. If you have any questions feel free to raise them. You can freely discuss the event in your Outpost, post pics of your vows and generally have a great and relaxed time until the Final Report.
 
Congratulations to all!

[Commander Dawnstar]

I'd like to wish all you guys congratulations on a really great performance this year. Even without Semper running the final numbers I think I can say with some certainty that you've beaten the T'au board this year, so I'll be keeping my end of the wager with Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch and painting up some Lychguard in the days to come. They're already half-built as it is.

[NTaW]

My vow information on pg. 1 is complete and correct, Semper.

[Tyriks]

Mine is also correct.

 

Dawnstar, are you going shield or scythe? I just popped over to the Tau forum and I'm blown away by how much you got done, and how well you did it all!

[Captain Semper]

FINAL UPDATE

Please check your entries to make sure things are as they should, you 100 percenters you... ;)

[Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch]

I am all good. Links are correct, and the points match.

Ready and waiting.

[Commander Dawnstar]

Mine is also correct.

 

Dawnstar, are you going shield or scythe? I just popped over to the Tau forum and I'm blown away by how much you got done, and how well you did it all!

 

Thanks <3

 

I'm going with the shields. It's the look that I far prefer.

 

I haven't decided on a scheme as of now. Quite a few years back I was experimenting with a Tomb Kings-y bone and old gold but I don't think I'll be doing that this time around.

[Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch]

 

 

Mine is also correct.

 

Dawnstar, are you going shield or scythe? I just popped over to the Tau forum and I'm blown away by how much you got done, and how well you did it all!

Thanks <3

 

I'm going with the shields. It's the look that I far prefer.

 

I haven't decided on a scheme as of now. Quite a few years back I was experimenting with a Tomb Kings-y bone and old gold but I don't think I'll be doing that this time around.

Well, whatever scheme you choose, I’m sure you’ll do a great job with it. I’ve always been impressed with your work, so I’ll wait with baited breath to see what you end up doing!

A good effort from the Tau, as well.

[MithrilForge]

Page 1 Vow info - correct.

 

100% completion   , i know we only painted metal guys, but still well done lads!! 

 

Mithril

[Boyadventurer]

Yup my page 1 is correct too!

[Captain Semper]

ETL VII FINAL REPORT IS HERE

[MithrilForge]

Yay !! well done to us in the Xenos category   I didn't realise how close it was... Phew!

And a big hearty Congratulations to BoyAdventurer for Getting top spot in our Forum  ,

I'd also like to mention Tyriks and Daimyo..PL for their hefty contributions, without you three guys we wouldn't have won it...  So Thanks Guys!!  

 

Cheers, Mithril

 

Big Special thanks to Captain Semper (and his secret hidden team ) who like true space marines, tirelessly and without looking for Thanks or Praise Host this special event for us each year !! A very heartfelt thanks to you from Our little corner of the empire   

[JaM_TW]

Thanks for running this again, Semper :)

 

Hopefully I have a bit more painting time in the upcoming year(s), I'd love to participate again. And again.

But perhaps that will be for another faction, who knows. :)

 

Cheers!

[Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch]

The Phaeron of the Naculan, Sarnakh the Sunderer, was sitting in deep comtemplation upon his throne. His daughter and his Vargard had returned from the Archive World with the Seraptek Stargazer, as the chronomancer he kept in his court had predicted. Upon their return, he had, with his Vargard's permission, reviewed the bodyguard's memory core as was custom. What he had found was...disturbing. The Cataloguer was right to be cryptic, for time travel and prophecy were fickle things, even for a species as advanced as the Necrontyr.

 

More reflection, however, would have to wait--three strikes on the floor announced a new arrival.

 

"An emissary of Captain Semper, Member of the Inner Circle, and Master of Recruits, member of the Great Forum, and Lord of the E Tenebrae Lux," intoned the Lychguard who was his master-at-arms. The call echoed throughout the hall, and the Phaeron stood to his full, terrible height.

 

"Approach the throne, ye who seek our attention." A lone Space Marine, clad in dark green, a sigil of a winged sword upon his shoulder, stepped into the hall and strode forth as commanded. If he was afraid, he hid it well, mused the Phaeron, though he supposed the helm he wore aided in the endeavor. A single strip of white cloth served as a flag of parley, affixed to the Marine's shoulderpad by twin seals, one red, one silver, marking his status from his Imperium and guaranteeing him safe passage as deemed by the Triarch, who marched in behind him. He was unarmed, and bore only a scroll.

 

He stopped at the bottom of the steps that led to the throne, and inclined his head a bare fraction. The Sunderer did the same, though he moved less than the Marine did.

 

The emissary unrolled the scroll and spoke in a booming, vox-enhanced growl. "The Master of Recruits wishes to... extend his congratulations...on your victories in the great E Tenebrae Lux. May you see great success in the future." The scroll snapped shut in disgust, if an inanimate object could display such emotion, and the Marine once more nodded minutely, tensed as if to leave.

 

"We of the Naculan extend our thanks to the Captain for such news, and to you for bearing it to us. You will tell him that we will continue to pursue such success in the future."

Even through the helm and what he was sure were sealed lips, the Phaeron could hear the teeth in the Marine's jaw grinding. On occasion such as this, he was glad to be free of such pettiness. "It will be done."

 

"Then you may go. Praetorians, escort him to his craft and see him returned to his Imperium."

 

Zanir and Zephir nodded crisply, then gently but irresistibly turned the Marine around and escorted him out of the throne room.

 

The Phaeron beckoned Rezon closer with a claw. She came as indicated.

 

"Praetorian, do you have any idea what he was prattling on about?"

"Only vaguely, Phaeron. It shall be investigated further."

 

He nodded curtly. "Excellent."
 

"However. I do have news of my own, Phaeron." She leaned in such that it would be the barest of whispers. "The Silent King and the Triarch wish to thank you for your efforts in this time of need, Phaeron. The Imperium continues its buildup, but the xenos threats have been contained for now. The T'au, the Krork, the Devourer, even the hated Aeldari have been vanquished for a time. You are to be commended." She drew back once finished, and the Sunderer thought.

 

"Your news is most welcome, Praetorian," he said. "You will convey to the Triarch my thanks for the news."

 

"Of course, Phaeron."

 

She saluted, voidblade to her neck, and left the Phaeron to his contemplation.

 

Many thanks to Captain Semper for putting on yet another ETL! Supremely fun, and I'm glad I got to participate in the last-minute rush of vow completion (and now I never want to do that again). I look forward to the next one, especially as I didn't manage to get everything painted that I wanted to (but do you ever, though?).

 

Congrats to everyone else, and esp Tyriks and BoyAdventurer for their large vows and commitment.

 

Looking forward to next year!

[Boyadventurer]

Awesome job everyone! Not only taking the Xenos category but with 100% completion too, we should really be proud. Thanks for the congrats on winning the category. Now I need to go out and finally buy the codex to go along with my new army!

[MithrilForge]

Awesome job everyone! Not only taking the Xenos category but with 100% completion too, we should really be proud. Thanks for the congrats on winning the category. Now I need to go out and finally buy the codex to go along with my new army!

 

 

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[Captain Semper]

THE POLLS FOR MASTER ARTIFICER AND PRINCEPS SENIORIS ARE ON!

[Captain Semper]

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