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TACTICS·WHITE DWARF 333

Servants of the Enemy

September 2007·pp. 52–63

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Mat Ward surveys the Orc breeds and commanders available to an Evil general, showing how ordinary numbers can combine with specialist troops and supernatural allies. Morannon Orcs and Mordor Uruk-hai offer tougher cores, while trackers, Warg Riders and stalking killers solve different battlefield problems. Two near-seven-hundred-point armies demonstrate contrasting approaches: an almost entirely Orc-led horde and an elite Morannon formation supported by Ringwraiths. Each includes painting advice to turn its narrative identity into a coherent collection.

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EditorialWD 333 · Inside cover

Traitors Across the Void

Grombrindal introduces the new Chaos Space Marines through their treachery, ambition and abundant opportunities for converting plastic miniatures. The issue’s campaign rules, magic tactics and Middle-earth Orc guide offer other ways to develop a collection, while the coming Apocalypse expansion promises battles on a much larger scale. The editorial links those projects through the pleasure of turning new models and background into personal armies.

Warhammer 40,000Warhammer Fantasy BattlesChaos Space Marines
September 2007Read summary
TacticsWD 333 · pp. 24–25

Sample Army: Christian Byrne’s Black Legion Warband

Christian’s 1,497-point force uses the Battleforce contents as a starting point but replaces its transport with elite reinforcements. Berzerkers and a Defiler lead the advance, supported by ordinary Marines, Possessed and unpredictable Spawn. Deep-striking Terminators and two commanders deliver a later decisive attack. The commentary explains each unit’s contribution, including a Tzeentch Sorcerer’s Warptime and the ability of the revised Marines to combine bolter fire with credible assault support.

Warhammer 40,000Black Legion
September 2007Read summary
TacticsWD 333 · pp. 58–59

The Morgulduin Patrol

The 695-point patrol organises almost sixty Orcs into three bodies led by Gothmog, Shagrat and Gorbag. Gothmog directs the principal attack, Gorbag reinforces it and Shagrat’s Uruk-hai respond where the fighting is hardest. A Siege Bow pressures the enemy to disperse, while a Shaman supplies Fury and a timely Transfix. The example shows how even a themed all-Orc force can include leadership, concentrated muscle and contingencies beyond simply outnumbering the opposition.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameMinas Morgul
September 2007Read summary