Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch

Punting this one over to the Tombs @Grotsmasha, both Ophydian and Skorkeph destroyers can have plasmacytes. And in light of that, @Deus_Ex_Machina, given that Ophydian Destroyers were based off of the original metal Wraith sculpts, you could probably have it follow any old metal wraiths around, though I can't think of a good mechanical reason to do so offhand, as I don't have my 3rd ed dex with me. Alternatively, given the Plasmacyte's size, you could either fold it into a squad of Flayed Ones as an extra model, or given how big the original metal Scarabs were, could also maybe use it for that. Alternatively, you could just have it follow your Lord around to represent, say, Mindshackle Scarabs or another wargear option.

That enhancement is actually pretty interesting... I didn't figure that you could get double value out of it by eliminating a bodyguard and then the character itself! Triply useful if you manage to get a bodyguard, character, and lieutenant all out of it. I can see it being fairly powerful in small games where a single brick of a unit hits a lot harder, so advancing, say, a unit of Assault Intercessors with a captain and an apothecary in the unit (for instance, or other close assault unit), if you have the enhancement on a shooting squad, especially with a plasmancer for extra crits, you could remove his entire CP count over the course of a couple of turns. An Obeisance Phalanx might actually be the detachment for me to run all of my triarch stalkers at once, plus my poor unit of 5 Praetorians. (I really do need to repaint them at some point.) Would it be effective? Oh C'tans, no. Would it be funny as all get-out? Yeah, probably. Definitely not a competitive list, but something fun to do - Especially as they all have a 4+ invuln! (Not the most flavorful Quantum Shielding, per se, but definitely one of the most reliable versions, IMO). I do wish GW would fix the Szarekh and Imotekh issue. Obviously Imotekh is worth it just for being a CP battery each turn, but losing that overlord keyword hurts. Thanks for the writeup!

I forget where on the net this was, but someone said that the modern necron range was designed by someone who knew they'd never have to build it themself. I presume by 'scorpions', you're talking about the Skorpekh Destroyers? Because yeah, agreed, they're a pain to put together. Szarekh is worse, though, IMO.

Brother, unfortunately your image is flat-out broken. However, I can easily imagine what you mean, and though I haven't done it myself, others on the internet (a 15 second google search reveals a reddit thread on this exact topic) have, and seem to do the same thing-- just cut the neck to fit and add a little extra plastic glue to melt the plastic together properly.

Any time I come across a lore inconsistency, whether or not I actually like or agree with it (and in this case I do, to be clear), I just mutter to myself ‘everything is canon, not everything is true’— works pretty well for me. You raise an excellent point about real-world record keeping, Trysanna, and how that would mushroom into something truly unmanageable over an empire of millions of worlds and uncountable trillions of humans.

A squad of each is definitely the way to go. Neither is bad this edition, and having flat reroll 1's to wound is a GODSEND for both gauss and tesla, but especially tesla. And they synergize amazingly well with the Canoptek court-- crit hits on 5's, rull rerolls to hit in your power matrix, and full rerolls to wound if the enemy is on an objective... it's a wonderful feeling. Gauss is definitely better at sitting back and plinking, IMO, since they don't get assault, and can target somewhat heavier units as they push. But I can also say that a full squad of tesla immortals in the middle of the board can essentially threaten anything they want to with a wall of lightning. Toss some cryptothralls in and they get even tankier.

Photodump incoming! So! Finished!* *in that I would put all these models on the board. I set myself a gargantuan task with the color scheme I chose for the monolith and while i do use both shades of red in this vow in my army I meant to do the brighter on the panels (I basically did no work last calendar week thanks to the siren call of Stargate), and i still have some technical paints and basing to do on the Lychguard. And two wrist breakages to fix. Very happy with how these turned out! Cheers for a great event, Argent! Sorry your hobby supplies got pillaged. (Now, I may get the red panels done later if i find the time and masking skill with my airbrush. We shall see. And i want to put some transfers on there too. )

Grot, PM me, and we'll discuss this more. The answer is 'it depends' depending on what you're asking. In the last Iron Gauntlet, working on painting once a participant had completed the First Challenge was allowed, and it will be here also. But please DO have your article and some constructive commentary in other Liberites' threads before you begin painting! Having looked over a a LI batrep, and a rules review for LI detachment building, I think this is a reasonable suggestion, and what I'll go with. Thanks much, apologist! Perils, Trokair, I think the marker I will set is ETL standard-- that is to say, an eligible model may be no more than primed, or basecoated with a single color. Perils, your Hellblasters will be fine, the Intercessors are not eligible but I definitely recommend putting a photo of them in your LA , and we'll talk more about the Vanguard Primaris subject--much like Grot, it'll depend on precisely what you mean by 'different chapter but same Crusade force'. Trokair, similarly, your assembled and unpainted stuff is fine, and I again encourage you to include pics of some of your painted models in your LI to help us visualize your Guard! Glad to see both new and returning faces to the Liber and the Iron Gauntlet! Best of luck to all of you!

Hail, Frater! Today, on the Liberalia Martiale, The IRON GAUNTLET has returned once more! Those of you who have been around the board for several years perhaps remember the last Iron Gauntlet, last run in 2020, and then before in 2017. Those of you who have joined after 2020 may not know the name--but I assure you, you will in time! The Iron Gauntlet is the Liber's Premiere DIY event--a year-long challenge, composed of five smaller challenges, each with three tiers designed to challenge fraters' creativity to the utmost. I invite all of you to visit the Liber, and consider its rigors, and perhaps take up the challenges, to prove yourselves worthy of the Iron Gauntlet! Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go searching through the Deepest Darkest Depths of the Liber, and see where the accursed relic has got off to this time. Perhaps the kitchens, I don't think they've been searched (or cleaned) for years....

Once more, there was a rumbling in the fortress. What was rumbling, few could identify. It was not anything tangible to be felt, and produced no noise to be heard, even to the genehanced ear of an Astartes, or one of the many xenos species that maintained something akin to an embassy. No, it was not a rumbling that any scientist would call such, nothing seismic or mechanical. It was a call, however, and those that needed to hear it, did. A psychic summons, from the Deepest, Darkest Depths of the Liber. And it would be terrible to behold. =][= Hail brothers and sisters of the Liber! Once again the Liberalia has come around and we have ourselves the honour of being the centre of attention. Regardless, I would like to ask both Liberites and other members of B&C to dust off any old DIYs they have and give them another shot. Now's the time to crank out the old creativity. The IRON GAUNTLET returns! After four years gone, it returns once more- with thanks to @Olis for running it back in 2017, and @Dosjetkafor the 2020 running of the Gauntlet, - and a welcome sight it is. Now, of course, just entering is not enough! There is an expectation that we will have members who will accomplish all five challenges. If the old Iron Gauntlets are anything to go by, they will number few indeed! But, certainly, those who push themselves and achieve all that is asked of them, then they shall be rewarded with a specific and unique badge. But do not be daunted. This is supposed to be fun... in a roundabout way. If you think you can only complete specific challenges, then only enter those ones. There is nothing here saying that you must complete them all or automatically fail. Do what you can. Just remember the idea is to push yourself. To register for this Challenge or any others make the following statement: I, <your name>, of the <Chapter/Warband/Regiment/Klan/Craftworld/Sept/Legio/Gang/other organization name> take up your Challenges. I vow, before my brothers and sisters of the B&C to complete Challenge <challenge number> and submit it to the Liber before the deadline. I vow to support my fellow challengers to the best of my ability. May the Emperor/the Dark Gods/Gork and Mork/Hive Mind/other 40k deity/Brother Argos curse me if I fail. [Please leave a link to your article so I can update the first post.] The Challenges: Challenge the First * Bronze: Complete a 1,000+ word article describing the origins and history of your organization and post constructive criticism in other DIY threads; * Silver: Complete a 2,000+ word article describing the origins and history of your organization and post constructive criticism in other DIY threads; * Gold: Complete a 3,000+ word article describing the origins and history of your organization and post constructive criticism in other DIY threads. -> Duration: 17th March – 17th May (2 months) Note: The format of your article is not strictly relevant, though it is encouraged to follow the usual DIY guidelines. (If you're not familiar with the article types, check out @Brother Tyler's article template thread linked here. I also encourage you to check out the rest of Liber Resources if you're stuck for ideas and/or looking for some solid advice from renowned Liberites of old.) Challenge the Second * Bronze: Fully assemble, paint and base a Kill Team (at minimum: three models) representing your organization; * Silver: Fully assemble, paint, and base a Combat Patrol (at minimum: one CHARACTER, one BATTLELINE, and one additional unit) representing your organization; * Gold: Fully assemble, paint, and base a Strike Force (at minimum: one HQ, one BATTLELINE, and five additional units) representing your organization. -> Duration: with 17th May – 17th July (two months) Note: If your organization represents an Aeronautica Imperialis, Adeptus Titanicus, Blackstone Fortress (BSF), Legiones Imperialis, or Necromunda organization, use the following tiers: * Bronze: Fully assemble, paint and base a Flight (at minimum two Aeronautica aircraft), a single Titanicus Titan, a Banner (at minimum three Titanicus Knights), [LI I’m not familiar with, if you’re doing them, let me know and I’ll figure something out], half an Exploration Team (at minimum two BSF Adventurers), half a Hostile Swarm (at minimum four BSF Hostiles), OR a demi-Gang (at minimum four Necromunda Gangers); * Silver: Fully assemble, paint and base a Squadron (at minimum four Aeronautica aircraft), a demi-Maniple (at minimum two Titanicus Titans), a Lance (at minimum six Titanicus Knights), [LI I’m not familiar with, if you’re doing them, let me know and I’ll figure something out], an Exploration Team (at minimum four BSF Adventurers), a Hostile Swarm (at minimum eight BSF Hostiles), OR a Gang (at minimum eight Necromunda Gangers); * Gold: Fully assemble, paint and base a Group (at minimum six Aeronautica aircraft), a Maniple (at minimum four Titanicus Titans), a Household (at minimum nine Titanicus Knights), [LI I’m not familiar with, if you’re doing them, let me know and I’ll figure something out], a reinforced Exploration Team (at minimum six BSF Adventurers), a reinforced Hostile Swarm (at minimum twelve BSF Hostiles), OR a reinforced Gang (at minimum twelve Necromunda Gangers); Challenge the Third * Bronze: Post a battle report of a game you played with your organization force created in Challenge #2; * Silver: Post a battle report, with EITHER pre- and post-battle fluff (500 words each) OR turn-by-turn photos/maps, of a game you played with your organization force; * Gold: Post a battle report, with pre- and post-battle fluff (500 words each) AND turn-by-turn photos/maps, of a game you played with your organization force. -> 17th July to 17th August (1 month) The Penultimate Challenge * Bronze: Create a dataslate (converted and painted model, fluff, custom rules and stats) representing a notable character from your organization; * Silver: Create two dataslates representing two notable characters from your organization; * Gold: Create three dataslates representing three notable characters from your organization. -> Duration: 17th August to 17th September (1 month) The Final Challenge * Bronze: Write a story about your organization that is between 1000 and 1999 words in length; * Silver: Write a story that is between 2000 and 2999 words in length; * Gold: Write a story that is 3000+ words in length. -> Duration: 17th September to 17th December (3 months) And finally, I'd like to wish you all the best of luck for the upcoming challenges! Remember to push back the boundaries of what you thought you could achieve and, most importantly, have fun! P.S. If you have an issue or question and you haven't gotten a reply in a couple of days from one of the Mods, feel free to send a PM to the Moderators on the list below (make sure to include them all in the PM so whoever sees it first can answer): @Brother Cambrius @Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch @Kelborn @Lysimachus A note on organization: Fraters’ vow posts will be linked in the main post Fraters’ vow posts are asked to have links to each of their threads elsefora, through the entire challenge This is to help the organizer keep track of who’s doing what challenge, etc Threads for the other challenges will be linked in the main post Frater are also asked to tag their threads with 'Iron Gauntlet 2024' for sorting/ease of searchbar use Best of luck to any and all who choose to participate! I look forward to seeing your DIYs!

Ive been quiet on here but still very busy—among other challenged like the March for March and 12MoH Plodding Along Vow of Szarekh, I’ve been making progress on some other stuff too—namely, finishing my next guardsmen squad (+1, secondhand lot with an extra rifleman who will be joining my so-far-solo HWT)

Well, I have some metal Destroyers, but they're not in the shot, or in the vow, lol But I do plan on getting to them at some point this year. But metal Warriors and Flayed Ones? Oh yes. I got them both for relative songs, too, which was the best part. (The metal destroyers were... more expensive, but not more so than the plastics--I set that as my own internal bidding limit.)

Well, I’ve finally gotten a handle on how to use my airbrush, so I basecoated my Ark and my Monolith tonight! There was a lot of gunk to clean up from my airbrush’s previous owner, and I’ll probably need to keep removing old paint from the exterior as time goes on, but overall I’m happy with how things have worked out! This chrome (vallejo) isn’t QUITE as bright as I’d prefer it, so I’ll be doing the infantry in Chrome Pen as opposed to spraying them, but that isn’t too much of a surprise.

Adding my March for March vow to 12MoH as well, which will consist of 1 monolith, one ark conversion, and one of the three pictured infantry units. Haven't decided which one yet tho Also Grot I'm honored to get Artificer two months in a row. (Even if I need to reupload my Obliterator pics, apparently... (and also my Plodding along vow pic. Hm. Discord, I'm going to turn you into a servitor for screwing with my file hosting.)) (Also also I realized my Plodding Along vow was a BIT ambiguous, I'm going for the whole Silent King kit/unit, so if that could be updated I'd appreciate it muchly )

I, Daimyo-Phaeron Lenoch, in my madness, join the March for March, and vow to complete 1 Monolith, 1 Ghost/Doomsday Ark conversion, and one of these three infantry units to push me over 500 points. May the Silent King punish me if I am to fail! Glory to the Eternal Empire! I am FINALLY getting to put my airbrush to use. Hoping that it makes painting this stuff a LOT easier.