How not to Chaos: Chaos Fail Marines VS Serpent Spam Battle Report 1850 pts at Dice and Daggers

Lately, I have been taking a break from the computer driven games and gone into overdrive on my Warhammer craze. This week I bring you a short battle report of my 'currently under construction' Army against a tournament standard Serpent Spam list at 1850 points. Being my first time at the Dice and Daggers gaming club, I hoped that this game would be memorable and enjoyable for both me and my opponent and I can say it was definitely both for reasons you would not think.

Building Minatures: Fire Raptor

Pick up day, it was a really big box.. Home
Base would be jealous

Getting new model is always a momentous occasion for me, whether it is a single mighty character or a Large unit of troops I always want to enjoy every aspect of bringing the model to life. As a competitive gamer you will be surprised to know that I actually base all my army building decisions on the fluff and books I have with me. Recently, I have been rubbing my face, not so literally, in Iron Warriors and I have to say that I have picked up my campsite from the boring Black Legion (especially after there Supplement book) and sat myself back down on the Iron Warrior side of things. They have the right idea in my opinion, hit it with artillery! And, with my recent present of Imperial Armour 13, say hi to some Chaotic Artillery, but they are for later.

I also, ever since they appeared in 6th edition, have been a fan of Flyers and all the damage, or lack of, they do. Heldrakes, Vendettas, Valkyries, Storm Eagles, Storm Talons and all the others. I love them all! So at Christmas I got a Fire Raptor Gunship, and have been spending a good long time building it and painting it, and here is how I got on...