Post by tylertt on Jun 26, 2013 21:51:05 GMT
Hello Hive! My brother and I decided to start up a fun campaign together to get away from the constant rulebook missions we normally play. I put together this campaign as a fun narrative, so if mistakes or poor rules, story or anything else is written, please don't bash or tear at it. This is just for fun and I thought it would be fun to share the results and progress of our battles. We are hopefully starting the campaign this coming weekend, and I will post up the results of the first mission. I know the time line as well may not follow suit with the actual 40K lore, but it is just a fun timeline we made to make things more immersive.
One other thing! The big unique thing about this campaign is that we each get a limit of 4000 Pts for the entire campaign. Each mission uses a select amount of points, and you can choose your forces from your 4000 Pts pool. Now the thing is that if a unit dies, then they are removed from the pool permanently. Each unit will have their leader (Exarch, sergeant, etc.) named and they can earn EXP points to gain a bonus. Only the leader of the squad gains these bonuses, and it will hopefully make for a fun experience in not wasting characters who become strong and more experienced with each combat they survive!
So onto the campaign background and rules! Please all comments are appreciated, and I will also do up a post with all of the named characters and record if they died, what battle they died in, and their Combat Experience Level (Referred to as CeXP in the campaign). So I hope you enjoy reading about our campaign, and I look forward to sharing the results of each of our battles!!
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The Illathor Campaign
Part 1:
“The Tendrils of Ghidra”
Background
995.M41
The arrival of Man
On the outer rim of the Modair System, lies the ancient maiden world of Illathor. Not yet
tainted by the touch of man, Illathor remains unscathed and still holds onto all of her
ancient beauty. The unnamed Craftworld Eldar who were left to protect her still loyally
remain to prevent man, ork, or any other creature from ever stepping onto her precious
soil. For thousands of years these Eldar protected and stopped any and all invaders. It was
not until the arrival of the Blood Angels and the Imperium in the 41st millennium that
Illathor finally felt the cold hard steps of man upon her earth.
995.M41
The War for Illathor
The Eldar quickly prepared to engage the invaders and repel them from their home. The
Blood Angels however were not willing to let these Xenos continue to live on this planet,
and were well prepared to face off against the Eldar. The Imperial Colonists followed
behind the Blood Angels path of destruction, as they prepared to drain the planet of her
rich resources. Ulthian, the Chief Farseer who has led Illathors people for more then four
thousand years, led the charge against the Blood Angels Captain Titherius. The war
continued on for three standard terran years.
998.M41
The Fall of Illathor
Ulthian pushed the Imperials back into their freshly risen cities and settlements. The
Blood Angels having taken heavy casualties were forced to retreat back into the ruins.
Titherius who was outraged with the colonist’s quick arrival on Illathor, quickly turned
their homes into a defense system to stop the Eldar advance. As Ulthian prepared his
forces, he started to notice that his psychic connection to the warp was starting to become
clouded. With a dark fear growing in the back of his mind, Ulthian had to push that
thought to the back of his mind until at least Illathor was back under the full control of
the Eldar.
One other thing! The big unique thing about this campaign is that we each get a limit of 4000 Pts for the entire campaign. Each mission uses a select amount of points, and you can choose your forces from your 4000 Pts pool. Now the thing is that if a unit dies, then they are removed from the pool permanently. Each unit will have their leader (Exarch, sergeant, etc.) named and they can earn EXP points to gain a bonus. Only the leader of the squad gains these bonuses, and it will hopefully make for a fun experience in not wasting characters who become strong and more experienced with each combat they survive!
So onto the campaign background and rules! Please all comments are appreciated, and I will also do up a post with all of the named characters and record if they died, what battle they died in, and their Combat Experience Level (Referred to as CeXP in the campaign). So I hope you enjoy reading about our campaign, and I look forward to sharing the results of each of our battles!!
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
The Illathor Campaign
Part 1:
“The Tendrils of Ghidra”
Background
995.M41
The arrival of Man
On the outer rim of the Modair System, lies the ancient maiden world of Illathor. Not yet
tainted by the touch of man, Illathor remains unscathed and still holds onto all of her
ancient beauty. The unnamed Craftworld Eldar who were left to protect her still loyally
remain to prevent man, ork, or any other creature from ever stepping onto her precious
soil. For thousands of years these Eldar protected and stopped any and all invaders. It was
not until the arrival of the Blood Angels and the Imperium in the 41st millennium that
Illathor finally felt the cold hard steps of man upon her earth.
995.M41
The War for Illathor
The Eldar quickly prepared to engage the invaders and repel them from their home. The
Blood Angels however were not willing to let these Xenos continue to live on this planet,
and were well prepared to face off against the Eldar. The Imperial Colonists followed
behind the Blood Angels path of destruction, as they prepared to drain the planet of her
rich resources. Ulthian, the Chief Farseer who has led Illathors people for more then four
thousand years, led the charge against the Blood Angels Captain Titherius. The war
continued on for three standard terran years.
998.M41
The Fall of Illathor
Ulthian pushed the Imperials back into their freshly risen cities and settlements. The
Blood Angels having taken heavy casualties were forced to retreat back into the ruins.
Titherius who was outraged with the colonist’s quick arrival on Illathor, quickly turned
their homes into a defense system to stop the Eldar advance. As Ulthian prepared his
forces, he started to notice that his psychic connection to the warp was starting to become
clouded. With a dark fear growing in the back of his mind, Ulthian had to push that
thought to the back of his mind until at least Illathor was back under the full control of
the Eldar.
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The Illathor Campaign
Part 1:
“The Tendrils of Ghidra”
Rules
Combating Forces:
-- Eldar --
-- Tyranids --
-- The Blood Angels --
The Armies:
- Both the Tyranids and the Eldar forces get 4000 Pts each to put together a selection of
units. There is no limit of the specific units either army can include.
- However each army must include their mandatory two troops choices, and also a HQ
choice to meet the FOC chart requirements.
- For each unit entry, both forces must make a character to lead the unit. The character
must be an Exarch, Sergeant, or equivenlent unit leader. The character must be given a
name as well. If there is no unit leader for the squad (Ex. Termagaunts, Guardians, etc),
then the unit is just selected without a named character to lead it.
Characters/Units:
- When a character and their unit are selected for a battle, they enter the battle with a
chance of not returning.
- If the character and their unit are killed in battle, they are removed from the Army
Selection list. However if a character is killed but there unit remains and survives the
battle, the character is still alive for the next battle. (The unit carried them to a medic,
healer, etc.) Same for if a unit is killed and the character survives, the unit returns to full
strength always at the end of the battle.
- If a character is killed and the unit survives, the character does not gain any Combat
EXP from the battle.
- So long as a single unit of any kind survives a battle, a slain unique HQ character may
be revived, as they cannot leave their beloved commander behind.
Character EXP:
- When a character survives a battle they gain Combat EXP. Once a character gains
enough Combat EXP they level up. All characters start at Level 1.
- Characters level up once they hit 7/7 CeXP.
- When leveling up, a character gets to choose one of the following bonuses to their
profile. Each bonus may only be chosen once though.
- +1 WS
- +1 BS
- +1 S
- +1 A
- +1 I
- +1 LD
- Fearless
- Furious Charge
- Stubborn
- Characters gain Combat EXP based off of the following.
- +1 CeXP Per enemy unit slain
- +1 CeXP Per Objective Held/Completed
- +3 CeXP Per Battle Survived
- Once a character hits Combat Level 5, they have the option of becoming a HQ
character, if their commander should perish. If the character becomes a HQ unit, another
character gets created in his place to lead the unit into combat once more. (The new
character starts a level 1.) The character becoming the HQ unit looses all Combat EXP
levels, and returns to Combat EXP Level 1, and then uses the stock profile for the HQ
type it advanced to. (Does not apply to vehicles, MCs, FMCs, and Walkers. They max out at LVL 5 and stop)
- Vehicles may also gain CeXP but gain a different set of abilities based on their CeXP level.
- CeXP LVL 2 - Ignores Dangerous Terrain
- CeXP LVL 3 - +1 BS
- CeXP LVL 4 - Cannot be Stunned
- CeXP LVL 5 - Cannot be Shaken
Battles:
- For each battle, the combating forces may choose any units from their 4000Pt Army
selection.
- The selected units must however still follow the standard FOC for 40k.
- If a force does not have a troops or HQ choice left, then they get a free troops and or
HQ selection. (The squad must be minimum size only.)
-- Tyranids --
- Tyranids: x10 Termagaunts
- Tyranids: x1 Tyranid Prime
-- Eldar --
- Eldar: x5 Dire Avengers
- Eldar: x1 Farseer
Campaign Victory Conditions:
-- Eldar --
- The Eldar forces must repel the Tyranid invaders and protect the planet at all
costs, and above all survive.
-- Tyranids --
- The Tyranids need to exhaust the Eldar Army Selection and consume all.
Special Rules:
-- Tyranids --
Biomass absorption
- If a Tyranid unit kills an opposing unit and survives, the Tyranid player gains
+100 points towards a new unit purchase or upgrade. The biomass cannot exceed
+400 Points.
Genestealer Infestation
- The Tyranids can purchase this option for 250 Biomass points. When this option
is purchased, roll a D6 for each enemy Troops unit at the start of the battle. On a
6, D3 models turn into a Genestealer unit. The unit of Genestealers starts 6” away
from the infected unit.
-- Eldar --
Forwarning
- So long as Ulthian is still alive, he may redeploy D2 units before the battle.
(This cannot be used in addition to Eldrads ability.)
Webway Reinforcements
- For each battle Ulthian survives the Eldar earn +100 points. These points can
stack.
Webway Portal
- The Eldar may deep strike a single unit any wheres onto the board once per
battle.
Forbidden Units:
- Some units cannot be selected into the initial 4000 Pt force due to their involvement in the campaign at different
points.
-- Tyranids --
Swarmlord
Doom of Malan’Tai
Old One Eye
-- Eldar --
Eldrad
Avatar of Khaine
Prince Uriel
Unique Units:
-- Tyranids --
Swarmlord
Doom of Malan’tai
-- Eldar --
Eldrad
Ulthian of Illathor
Prince Uriel
-- Blood Angels --
Capitan Titherius
Terrain:
Terrain is setup by both players, as they create a exciting set of terrain that reflects the
mission at hand.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
The Illathor Campaign
Part 1:
“The Tendrils of Ghidra”
Rules
Combating Forces:
-- Eldar --
-- Tyranids --
-- The Blood Angels --
The Armies:
- Both the Tyranids and the Eldar forces get 4000 Pts each to put together a selection of
units. There is no limit of the specific units either army can include.
- However each army must include their mandatory two troops choices, and also a HQ
choice to meet the FOC chart requirements.
- For each unit entry, both forces must make a character to lead the unit. The character
must be an Exarch, Sergeant, or equivenlent unit leader. The character must be given a
name as well. If there is no unit leader for the squad (Ex. Termagaunts, Guardians, etc),
then the unit is just selected without a named character to lead it.
Characters/Units:
- When a character and their unit are selected for a battle, they enter the battle with a
chance of not returning.
- If the character and their unit are killed in battle, they are removed from the Army
Selection list. However if a character is killed but there unit remains and survives the
battle, the character is still alive for the next battle. (The unit carried them to a medic,
healer, etc.) Same for if a unit is killed and the character survives, the unit returns to full
strength always at the end of the battle.
- If a character is killed and the unit survives, the character does not gain any Combat
EXP from the battle.
- So long as a single unit of any kind survives a battle, a slain unique HQ character may
be revived, as they cannot leave their beloved commander behind.
Character EXP:
- When a character survives a battle they gain Combat EXP. Once a character gains
enough Combat EXP they level up. All characters start at Level 1.
- Characters level up once they hit 7/7 CeXP.
- When leveling up, a character gets to choose one of the following bonuses to their
profile. Each bonus may only be chosen once though.
- +1 WS
- +1 BS
- +1 S
- +1 A
- +1 I
- +1 LD
- Fearless
- Furious Charge
- Stubborn
- Characters gain Combat EXP based off of the following.
- +1 CeXP Per enemy unit slain
- +1 CeXP Per Objective Held/Completed
- +3 CeXP Per Battle Survived
- Once a character hits Combat Level 5, they have the option of becoming a HQ
character, if their commander should perish. If the character becomes a HQ unit, another
character gets created in his place to lead the unit into combat once more. (The new
character starts a level 1.) The character becoming the HQ unit looses all Combat EXP
levels, and returns to Combat EXP Level 1, and then uses the stock profile for the HQ
type it advanced to. (Does not apply to vehicles, MCs, FMCs, and Walkers. They max out at LVL 5 and stop)
- Vehicles may also gain CeXP but gain a different set of abilities based on their CeXP level.
- CeXP LVL 2 - Ignores Dangerous Terrain
- CeXP LVL 3 - +1 BS
- CeXP LVL 4 - Cannot be Stunned
- CeXP LVL 5 - Cannot be Shaken
Battles:
- For each battle, the combating forces may choose any units from their 4000Pt Army
selection.
- The selected units must however still follow the standard FOC for 40k.
- If a force does not have a troops or HQ choice left, then they get a free troops and or
HQ selection. (The squad must be minimum size only.)
-- Tyranids --
- Tyranids: x10 Termagaunts
- Tyranids: x1 Tyranid Prime
-- Eldar --
- Eldar: x5 Dire Avengers
- Eldar: x1 Farseer
Campaign Victory Conditions:
-- Eldar --
- The Eldar forces must repel the Tyranid invaders and protect the planet at all
costs, and above all survive.
-- Tyranids --
- The Tyranids need to exhaust the Eldar Army Selection and consume all.
Special Rules:
-- Tyranids --
Biomass absorption
- If a Tyranid unit kills an opposing unit and survives, the Tyranid player gains
+100 points towards a new unit purchase or upgrade. The biomass cannot exceed
+400 Points.
Genestealer Infestation
- The Tyranids can purchase this option for 250 Biomass points. When this option
is purchased, roll a D6 for each enemy Troops unit at the start of the battle. On a
6, D3 models turn into a Genestealer unit. The unit of Genestealers starts 6” away
from the infected unit.
-- Eldar --
Forwarning
- So long as Ulthian is still alive, he may redeploy D2 units before the battle.
(This cannot be used in addition to Eldrads ability.)
Webway Reinforcements
- For each battle Ulthian survives the Eldar earn +100 points. These points can
stack.
Webway Portal
- The Eldar may deep strike a single unit any wheres onto the board once per
battle.
Forbidden Units:
- Some units cannot be selected into the initial 4000 Pt force due to their involvement in the campaign at different
points.
-- Tyranids --
Swarmlord
Doom of Malan’Tai
Old One Eye
-- Eldar --
Eldrad
Avatar of Khaine
Prince Uriel
Unique Units:
-- Tyranids --
Swarmlord
Doom of Malan’tai
-- Eldar --
Eldrad
Ulthian of Illathor
Prince Uriel
-- Blood Angels --
Capitan Titherius
Terrain:
Terrain is setup by both players, as they create a exciting set of terrain that reflects the
mission at hand.
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