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Major_Slovak Super Moderator 
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Okay, so this is GuerrillaCon at GenCon; 40k under the radar but real as it gets. Backstory- IcarusRising and I don't get all the gaming in we could hope for (especially now living 2500 miles apart) so we started planning to get together at GenCon and spend a significant period of time throwing down in a linked series of games and story last winter. That turned into Kalkovac, which I've been developing with the help of games here on the East Coast against other D Company oldsters (Wolf Man and Jeppy) who have also migrated this direction. You can catch up with the campaign so far by looking under the LatD thread on this site. So far the battles that we have been fighting have been outside the spaceport of Kalkovac, establishing the approaches. GenCon 08 we're going to feature the fighting as it spills into the spaceport itself, and settle once and for all who controls this vital objective on the rebellious planet. . . So we are going to find a place in the convention (hopefully in the Miniatures Area- TBD) to set up a 4' x 12' table of terrain and try and keep it up all weekend. We're going to play a series of games culminating in a big Apocalypse battle Saturday night, and you're welcome to join in with our battles or just use any part of the table at anytime to throw down your own battle. The table will be set up Thursday night/Friday morning (depending on availability) and stay up until Sunday. Organized Battles: Like I said, you can feel free to throw down on any part of the table not currently being used whenever you want. But if you want to get into what we've got going on, there will be three games Friday, a game Saturday afternoon, and an big Apocalypse battle Saturday night in the spirit of D Company at GenCon (that's how I met these guys in 2003- Saturday Night Massive Throwdown at GenCon)! The games that we're planning will be linked, with the outcome of battles effecting the battles that follow. Key map locations will change hands, set-ups will be affected, Cities of Death Strategems will be awarded, etc. etc. etc.. It will be cool, so if you're up for it swing by for a game or more or just to hang out. Those of you who have seen the armies and terrain that both IcarusRising and myself can put down will know that this is going to be a series of showcase battles, so you're encouraged to get involved. Friday Games- Starting at 11:00 am, there will be a 1000 point game of IcarusRising's Deathwatch Kill Team and beautiful FW Elysians vs. my Renegades of the Kalkovac Independent People's Army. After lunch on Friday, probably around 3:00, we'll start a 1500 point battle; IcarusRising's Radical Inquisitor/LatD list vs. the mutants and Renegades of my own Lost and Damned list. The battle for the Spaceport continues. After dinner Friday night, probably around 8:00, we're going to throw down 2000 points, IcarusRising'sWH/Guard force against the Kalkovac Independent People's Army. Armour and bloodshed. Artillery. Mortars. Cityfight. Saturday Games- Saturday afternoon, starting around 1:00 pm, we'll throw down a series of small games using the Patrol rules, 400-750 points. Saturday night, after dinner starting at 8:00 pm we'll throw down the finale, and each have about 5000 points of Apocalypse. .............................................................. That's the schedule, feel free to jump in on this. The only stipulation is that as this is a story driven campaign, we ask that if you want to play you adhere to the following basic principles: 1.) All models need to be painted. 2.) The Imperial side, those invading the planet, will consist of any combination of the following armies: Any Astartes Chapters, any Imperial Guard (including FW Elysian, FW D-99, Armageddon Steel Legion, EOT Cadians, whatever, and any Armoured Company rules you prefer), Witch Hunters, Adeptus Mechanicus, or LatD lists (representing local Kalkovac forces that have turned against the Revolutionary Council and are 'co-operating' with the Inquisition). 3.) The Renegade side, those defending the planet, will consist of any combination of the following armies: Guard, FW Renegade List, Lost and Damned, Adeptus Mechanicus cult. Chaos Space Marines of the Alpha Legion, Night Lords, or Iron Warriors are playable. Undivided only- No demons, no Marks, although Possessed and Demon Princes are playable (without Marks). 4.) Note that due to the secretive nature of the Alpha Legion, players who field this list do not have to have their models painted to chapter specific colors; in fact any Space Marine models whether loyal or chaos are acceptable as Alpha Legionnaires as long as they are wysiwyg. The Alpha Legion are under cover, so Loyal Space Marine players- here's your chance to play Chaos. 5.) Players adhering to these basic guidelines may include any list folowing a basic Force Org from any Codex past or present, any White Dwarf, any Forgeworld, or Citadel Journal, or Chapter Approved, or BOLs or Tempus Fugitives list, just about any rule set published by any source including websites or whatever you think is cool- doesn't matter at all. Pick a list and play it. 6.) LatD players can use the original Eye of Terror list utilizing the ols CSM Codex or any of the alternate lists that have sprung up to fill the void left by GW's idiocy. Players who bring a LatD list must also adhere to the CSM chapter, Marks, and Demons restrictions. 7.) Players who bring a Chaos Space Marine Army may use either the old Codex or the new Codex, but not both. 8.) Both Iron Warrior and Alpha Legion players may bring Cultists. Iron Warrior or Alpha Legion players who use the new CSM Codex may include Cultist Units as per the listing in the old CSM Codex. Due to the nature of the Night Lords they may not include Cultists. 9.) WYSIWYG- absolutely, though any models that are on appropriately sized bases are welcome (fantasy, AT-43, Old West, Rackham, Samurai, Ancients, whatever. . .). 10.) VDR rules are permitted as per the Chapter Approved book. 11.) Even though Apocalypse rules say specifically that you can include any unit in your list, we ask that for this event you stick to the previously stated army restrictions for your Apocalypse list. Your Apocalypse list can still include whatever combination of units that you wish, (i.e. Ultramarines with a Baneblade and a Penitent Engine, whatever) just stick to the theme of the campaign and the units involved. Basically, this is a series of games set up for gamers to have good fucking time. Bring whatever you want, but don't bring it to break the spirit of the game. You know if it's broken, and if it's broken, don't bother; if the most important thing to you is to win, don't bother. If you are planning on bringing Imperial forces to one or more games, please take a minute and PM IcarusRising so that we can plan for your inclusion. Likeways, players bringing forces to defend Kalkovac should PM me. We'll be as flexible as possible, so this isn't to say that you can't just drop by and play but planning is preferred. If you get to the con and can't find us, my cel phone number is 6o8.77o.7oo1. Call me and I'll fill you in. Hope to see you there!! |
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Looking at my gaming schedule for the Con... I can definitely make Friday night's game and might make Saturday night's game late (we have True Dungeon at 6pm and we'll probably have to eat afterward). Whoo-Hoo!  |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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Awesome Wolfie. Can't wait to hang out! |
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Jeppy yah 
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Major, can we play in the big game if we can't bring 5,000pts? Jeppy |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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Totally can, it's Apocalypse so you can bring whatever you have on hand. Big force, small force, doesn't matter. Just try to let Icarus Rising or I know beforehand so we can plan accordingly to adjust what we'll have. |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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What terrain will be there? Is this mostly concrete structures and stuff made to represent the Space Port? I never did buy a "travel size" miniatures case. So I'm bringing the entire Skullhewer's Great Company of Space Wolves with me. I pray to the God Emperor that they can endure their travels through the Warp. Is it Thursday yet?!?!? |
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Speaking of lost in the warp- the Terrain situation is a bit up in the air- two full bins of some of Peter's finest terrain are locked up in the warp and I am trying to guide it out. Our intentions were to be as urban as possible- but by 5th ed standards, most pieces would be considered ruins... If anyone has some urban terrain and some room in their vehicle bringing it could not hurt in case we need some added cover! |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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I'll have my Adeptus Telepathicus teams attempt transmission to the Dacio and Silas systems. Perhaps those Forgeworlds can come to our aid.  |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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Terrain crisis averted. . . I just spent 24 hours in the workshop with my little elves, and the Kalkovac Spaceport is open for business. Hell, I'd land a spaceship there myself, if only I was 28mm. At least until Icarus's Thunderbolts start strafing it. |
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Icarus Rising D-Company Members
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Major- incredible- it is still only Monday! I will be ready with ink and drybrush in hand should they be needed! over 30 years and you never cease to amaze me! Thunderbolt strafe- once we hold it I am more worried about the Bombard blasts! |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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Well my message was transmitted, recieved, and returned with news that Forgeworld Dacio plans on bringing enough terrain for an entire board (just like last year). Truly, the Emperor smiles upon us. |
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Brother Silas D-Company Members 
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I'll bring a bin of generic ruined type buildings for some filler, if needed. Otherwise I'm packing the Battalion case to capacity. Expect arrival late thursday... |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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In the grim darkness of this weekend, there is only war. |
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And beer. |
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And a weird guy dressed like Boba Fett. |
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Icarus Rising wrote: I will be ready with ink and drybrush in hand should they be needed! That's perfect. When I said built, I meant just built. . . and tomorrow primed- Wednesday night we'll paint it in Indy. And drink whiskey. |
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Brother Silas D-Company Members
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Rumors of the existence of a Blood Angels Warhound Titan may have some truth to them after all.... |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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Oh dear. |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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Brother Silas wrote: Rumors of the existence of a Blood Angels Warhound Titan may have some truth to them after all.... YES!!!  |
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SWEET!!!! I'm so there. I will be bringing Iron Warriors with lost and damned support. |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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Welcome to Kalkovac, our iron brothers from beyond the stars. We'll slaughter giraffes for the feast. |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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***... execute Project Unwanted Dinner Guest. |
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LordBoroth D-Company Members
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Well if there is gonna be a Blood Angel Titan maybe the Iron Warriors should bring some backup as well...... |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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Children of Kalkovac! Your fighting men need your support! |
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Jeppy yah
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Yes! |
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Icarus Rising D-Company Members
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I guess it should read 20 sheep to equip, clothe, feed and entertain each soldier- Jeppy, you are already in the sheep club aren't you? |
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Jeppy yah
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Icarus Rising wrote: I guess it should read 20 sheep to equip, clothe, feed and entertain each soldier- All the hipsters are in the sheep club! |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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How many points is a sheep? As a guard player, I have the feeling that twenty sheep would clothe, feed, and equip about 135 guys. |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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Major_Slovak wrote: How many points is a sheep? I'm not sure, but a flock of sheep might make for an intersting objective on Kalkovac! |
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Jeppy yah
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Wolf Man wrote: Major_Slovak wrote:How many points is a sheep? I can tell you exactly how many points a sheep is...10! Wait 'till the game on Saturday night, because I'm going to prove it. Jeppy |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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10? So a sheep is worth MORE than a Guardsman? Actually, in the Imperium of Man... I guess I'd believe that. |
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Major_Slovak Super Moderator
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Oh, it's true. When you command a guard army, it's not the guy you pay six points for. It's a more complicated breakdown, but the accounting goes something like this: Boots and helmet: 1 pt. Contains of his rucksack and mess kit: 1 pt. Lasgun or autogun or shotgun or pistol/close combat weapon: 3 pts. Administrative fee: 1 pt. |
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Icarus Rising D-Company Members
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Sheep are worth 10 because they make a squad fearless- and if the sheep is captured others will assault the holder of the sheep with extreme fervor- I think it was Eddie Murphy in 48 hours that said "Lack of sheep makes you brave" and beyond just a morale booster- sheep can be ridden, as I believe Jeppy will attest to.... Last edited on Tue Aug 12th, 2008 09:11 pm by Icarus Rising |
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Icarus Rising wrote: Sheep are worth 10 because they make a squad fearless- and if the sheep is captured others will assault the holder of the sheep with extreme fervor- You can also ride goats! |
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Pen dull Super Moderator 
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Just chiming in here... Seti has an actual Sheep on a 40K base he uses as an objective. I always knew Eldar liked sheep. |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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Does he also have a Warlock named Clarice who swoops up the sheep into her arms and runs, runs, runs far from little farm house in the middle of the night? Do the sheep still scream, Warlock? In your dreams, in the middle of the night, do you still wake up to the screaming sheep? Do you think that by winning games of 40k you will somehow bring about the silence of the sheep? |
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Icarus Rising D-Company Members
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It is time for the annual migration of the geek to begin... attached flock or not |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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Major_Slovak wrote: Icarus Rising wrote:I will be ready with ink and drybrush in hand should they be needed! I want whiskey!  Really tho, it appears I'll be waiting for Caravan Dacio to arrive for several hours after I make planetfall in the Gen Con system. I leave for the airport in about 4 hours and should arrive at 6:15 local time, putting me at the Omni Hotel around 7pm to 7:30pm. Major and Icarus, you guys gonna be around? Jeppy, what about you? |
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Brother Tiberius Super Moderator 
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IT PUTS THE LOTION ON ITS SKIN!!! ***** Perhaps one of the more distrubing memories of my teenaged years was watching that movie with my mother, particularly when Buffalo Bill was parading around with himself tucked in. I still cringe a bit when I see that scene. |
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Icarus Rising D-Company Members
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Both Peter and I have a 10+ hour drive- and I can't leave until close to noon from work. So I am guessing I won't be at the hotel until 10:30- not sure on when Peter is departing Philly.... |
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Is there any chance we can get a pic of the spaceport? or maybe it will make an appearance in HORRIBLE Wisconsin in the next year? It sounds super cool. I think The Local D-Company needs to start a campaign as cool as Kalkovac. |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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After my Historicon debacle, I made damn sure that my camera has working batteries in it last night. I even have an extra 'clip' in case I find myself shooting a lot! I'll definitely get some pics of the D-Co. stuff at Gen Con. |
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Jeppy yah
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Wolf Man, My flight arrives about the same time as yours, turn your phone on when you land. Maybe we can share a cab? Jeppy |
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Wolf Man D-Company Members
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I'm hoping that a place like the Omni will have a shuttle for us. But yeah! I'll call you as soon as i get in! Whoo HOO!!! Gen Con! |
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Jeppy yah
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Sounds good! |
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