Bat Rep: CSM vs. UM (1,000 pts)

Battle Report: Chaos Space Marines vs. Ultramarines
(1,000 pts - Annihilation - Spearhead)

Chaos Space Marines – Lord AK
Daemon Prince: Wings

Termi Sqd (5); Sgt: Power Weapon + TL Bolters + Combi-melta; Chainfist (1)

CSM Khorne Berserkers (8 units); Sgt: PF + BP [+ Rhino]
CSM Khorne Berserkers (8 units); Sgt: PF + BP [+ Rhino]

Obliterators (2)


Ultramarines 4th Company –BLee’s
Chaplain: Crozius Arcanum + BP

Termi Sqd (5); TH&SS (3) + LCs (2) [+ Land Raider: TL LC (2); TL HB (1); MM (1)]

Tac Sqd (10); Sgt: PF + BP; Meltagun; Missile Launcher [+ Rhino]
Tac Sqd (10); Sgt: PF + BP; Meltagun; Missile Launcher

Deployment
Ultramarines
With 2 of Kadir’s major hitting force deep striking (the Obliterators and the Termis), the UM were deployed conservatively taking up shooting positions while hiding in a ruin, a rhino and the LR.


Chaos Space Marines
Seeing that the UM have bunkered down, the CSM deployed their rhinos to provide cover for the Daemon Prince behind while being as close as possible to the edge of the deployment zone. CSM attempted to seize the initiative but failed.



Turn 1
Ultramarines
Both Tac Sqds remain in position while the LR repositions for a better view of the CSM rhinos. Shooting saw the destruction of 1 CSM rhinos and 1 Berserker caught in its blast. LR stuns and destroys the other CSM rhino’s only weapon.


Chaos Space Marines
Daemon Prince flies for cover behind building. Berserkers from destroyed rhino gets out of difficult terrain and hides behind the other rhino.



Turn 2
Ultramarines
LR repositions slightly backwards while rhino stays stationary. LR wreaks remaining CSM rhino.


Chaos Space Marines
Both DP reserves arrive. CSM Termis got misplaced far off but the Obliterators arrive right in front of the UM LR. Daemon Prince flies towards the UM line. Likewise so did the Berserkers. Melta shots from Obliterators shakes and stuns LR failing to destroy it.





Turn 3
Ultramarines
Rhino moves up next to the Obliterators and unloads its passengers. Disembarked Tac Sqd pistols (1 melta) the Obliterators with support from all other available guns but caused only 1 wound. Tac Sqd then assaults Obliterators causing 1 more wound from normal attack and instant kills twice with the PF wiping out the Obliterators at the loss of 1 marine. Tac Sqd consolidates backwards.




Chaos Space Marine
Daemon Prince flies forward intending to assault the exposed Tac Sqd. Berserkers moved and later ran closer to the UM line. Daemon Prince charges and kills 3 marines while the Tac Sqd only managed to inflict 1 wound. Tac Sqd uses combat tactics and successfully disengaged from the Daemon Prince, falling back.



Turn 4
Ultramarines
Tac Sqd falls back further. LR pivots and the Chaplain + Ass. Termis disembarks. Rhino moves up to the first wave of Berserkers to block their direct path. Bar 1 TL LC, the LR shoots everything at the Daemon Prince to inflict 1 wound. Tac Sqd in ruin and the remaining TL LC shoots at the closer approaching Berserkers killing 1 Berserker. Chaplain + Ass. Termis charges Daemon Prince and kills it with 1 TH SS casualty.



Chaos Space Marine
Both Berserker squads move and then assault UM Rhino. Target explodes killing 1 Berserker.



Turn 5
Ultramarines
Tac Sqd regroups and moves forward towards the Berserkers. Chaplain + Ass. Termis re-embark into the LR. All available guns fires at the closer Berserker group killing 5 Berserkers (2 from another squad due to missile scatter).


Chaos Space Marine
Both Berserker squads moves to assault range and shoots UM Tac Sqd killing 1 marine. Berserker troops wiped off the Tac Sqd but suffered 1 casualty.



End
CSM 2 KP
UM 4 KP
UM wins.

Summary:
The deployment somehow favoured the UM and the quick disablement of the CSM rhinos proved crucial.

Due to the unpredictable dice rolls, the deep striking CSM Termis were misplaced and could not contribute. Likewise, the Obliterators though having two penetrative melta shots at the LR managed only a shaken and stun result. Then again, the UM had their fair share of bad shots with the LC and Meltaguns. Most failed to do something significant when it came to the “to wound” phase.

Crappy rolls are very regrettable. Nonetheless, thanks Lord AK for the short and simple game. We both had engagements for the night... Mother’s Day marr...

Helpful comments welcomed... Hope I didn’t miss much.

Nice battle there.

yeap, looks very clear cut adpetus astartes tactics. Nice

It was a nice recap of the game.. I took the risk with my Termies and pay for it hahaha. The Oblits on the other hand, only managed to glance the LR, what a dissapointment.

The game was very much one sided. With the Rhinoes stopped from the very 1st turn, there's nothing much the WE can do. Blee could easily win it with 4-0 if he wants to .

My Berserkers did make a lot of armour saves. Those marked shoulder pads do calls upon the Blessings of Khorne

Thanks LordAK... you are very kind...

However after reading through the report and on reflection, I realised that I made an illegal move on Turn 3. The Tac Sqd should not have been able to charge out of the Rhino at your Oblits. I know that it is now water under the bridge but I would like to highlight this as it was an error on my end.

My apologies.

Ya lah.. we both forgot about it hahaha..