CommunityWD 372 · pp. 10–13
News celebrates the Ultramarines animated film, the arrival of downloadable Black Library books and audio dramas, and the new digital short-fiction anthology Hammer & Bolter. It also previews Calixis-sector roleplaying supplements and the Horus Rising audiobook. Returning Hall of Fame miniatures and the website’s Season of Strife articles round out a month focused on enjoying fiction and preparing new battles.
Warhammer 40,000The Horus Heresy
Battle reportWD 372 · pp. 14–47
White Dwarf and the games developers select a champion for each of three systems, turning their studio rivalry into a best-of-three contest. Jeremy Vetock gives the developers an early lead against Andrew Kenrick’s Rohirrim, but Matt Hutson’s Dwarfs hold Witchfate Tor and Adam Troke’s Necrons narrowly survive to win the decider. The introductions and post-game reflections stress the different pressures of each objective and the friendly competitive atmosphere behind the team victory.
Warhammer Fantasy BattlesWarhammer 40,000
Battle reportWD 372 · pp. 36–45
Adam Troke’s Necrons surround Robin Cruddace’s Imperial Guard convoy in a 2,000-point Battle Missions Ambush, only for Robin to seize the initiative and unleash devastating opening fire. Resurrection orbs and We’ll Be Back restore enough of the army to counterattack, while the Monolith destroys tanks and supports the infantry. Robin nearly forces Phase Out late in the battle, but Adam hides his remaining Warriors behind the Monolith and survives one casualty above the limit to win on kill points. The post-game discussion credits both the vehicle’s firepower and its use as cover.
Warhammer 40,000Necrons