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W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:22 pm

Ok, the battle report is done. I have it in private section first to get some feedback from you guys before going public. So, enjoy hopefully...


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EDITED - with video above.
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OP: Wow, 20 subscribers already on our Youtube channel :) I feel like I should be doing some kind of celebration.

Ok, we will celebrate with another Battle Report. I have my Tau player confirmed; Darklighter. So what do you guys think I should fight him with?

Painted options:

Chaos Daemons - Khorne
Imperial Guard
Space Marines (or any chapter) - painted as Dark Angels though.

I'm tempted to try Sm and see if DL's comments on vehicles and Tau having trouble with armour now, holds true... But I'm gonna let you guys decide. We should be able to squeeze this in before the next Battle Report which will be Tyranids if all goes well.

Ok so who shall fight the Tau?
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby timewizard » Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:33 pm

Already saw guard vs chaos, so I'll vote for marines.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:50 pm

maybe list some units you think worthy of a spot too?? ;)
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby timewizard » Thu Jan 09, 2014 7:19 pm

I always had success with paired vindicators, they can focus fire on one target, or cover each other with interlocking fields of fire.
I also like to put a squad of terminators in a land raider redeemer. Add Chronos to the mix and you have a great unit.
Of course, I last used these units in 5th.
Haven't had a proper game yet in 6th, so this might all be crap now.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Thu Jan 09, 2014 8:18 pm

its hasn't changed that much.. ok liking them ideas TW but would require me to make and paint another Vindi for Sunday, and that isn't gonna happen lol but the rest I can do..

Ok guys, let's have some more?
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs ???

Postby TrickySoB » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:54 am

3 landraiders! Plasma rifle proof those marines!
I used 3 deep striking landraiders once in my blood angels army to great affect as my opponent forgot they could do it!
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby BANE » Fri Jan 10, 2014 12:25 pm

IG, it seems the right match up for TAU to face the old king of the gunline armies.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Fri Jan 10, 2014 1:11 pm

TrickySoB wrote:3 landraiders! Plasma rifle proof those marines!
I used 3 deep striking landraiders once in my blood angels army to great affect as my opponent forgot they could do it!

i could do a BA list for that...

@BANE - IG would struggle wouldn't they? Firewarriors would eat up the guardsmen at range... What kind of units were you thinking of?
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:34 pm

come on lazy boyz.. I need some input ;) cheers
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby BANE » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:37 pm

Doesn't matter if they struggle or not, it's the theme, or the point of the batrep ie the old gunline list vs the new master gunline. You need some sort of hook to justify the batrep not just here is a game I played but more I am showing you this game to highlight this .........

You need to show hard match ups or was to achieve something particular such as this is how I deal with screamerstar this is I deal with duel drake list etc etc.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby cgra1 » Fri Jan 10, 2014 10:41 pm

I agree with Bane. I also think your guard list of spam would work well. The three flyers would enable rapid redeployment and pask and his sister tank are always a welcoming anti infantry choice.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:12 am

ok then, IG it is, Darklighter, you are not allowed to see this thread ;)

Any must have units? Is the death strike missile a 'no cover save' weapon, must check ;)
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby timewizard » Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:13 am

Yes, death strike missile ignores cover saves.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby Angelwing » Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:43 pm

pfft. you should use the marines and play them as painted: dark angels.
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Re: W40K Battle Report - TAU vs DARK ANGELS

Postby KInG » Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:41 pm

argh.. AW that doesn't help me :) why and which units? and why DA - old dex now...
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