"I could beat that army!" Theoryscape Challenge

[ZAKOVANI]

Jandar x1 -- 500 points, 1 hex.

He wins......

Haha not really- what's Eltahale do?

[nate the dawg]

Originally Posted by Foudzing

As Q9 counter all your army, I will fall into the temptation to take him.
Now let's fill with anything.

Major Q9 180 for some frags
Vulcanmech Incendiborgs 180 short range Q9 guards
Eltahale 140 for clean up and fun
500points/6hexs

Let's try...
Repulsors x5 200
Quasatch x3 500/24

The OReps go forward first, setting up a screen that your 'borgs are chicken to fire at. The apes hit hard enough to dissuade Eltahale from running into a group of them, and they're as good a common squad for hurting Q9 as any.

[Ace_of_Spades]

Originally Posted by nate the dawg

Let's try...
Repulsors x5 200
Quasatch x3 500/24

The OReps go forward first, setting up a screen that your 'borgs are chicken to fire at. The apes hit hard enough to dissuade Eltahale from running into a group of them, and they're as good a common squad for hurting Q9 as any.

@ Foudzing: Q9 is a counter to everything...except Repulsors and Quasatch.

My counter, Haters of Soulborg Haters:
210 Braxas
260 Mezzodemons x4
030 Guilty McCreech

All of your figures are small/medium common squads; vulnerable to my poisonous abilities. I have no soulborgs to be repulsed and, due to my army's low figure count and squad numbers, your repulsive apes will not likely benefit from their Feral Rage. Without a Special Attack to bypass the demons' exoskeletons, my army will have few, if any, casualties. If you choose to surrender before blood is drawn, McCreech will gladly dominate you in a game of poker.

[OEAO]

Originally Posted by Ace_of_Spades

210 Braxas
260 Mezzodemons x4
030 Guilty McCreech

100 Ornak
240 Hydra x2
110 Brunak
50 Me-Burq-Sa

Ornak is the only medium figure for Braxas, and I have no commons. OM 1 on Ornak, move Hydra and Brunak, who moves Ornak into position. OM's 2 and 3 on Hydras. Once Ornak is in good position, use 2 Hydra's or 1 and Me-Burq-Sa instead of Brunak, and Brunak also for Mezzos.

I actually found a use for rnak!

[GTigers55]

Originally Posted by orcelfarmyone

100 Ornak
240 Hydra x2
110 Brunak
50 Me-Burq-Sa

210 Axegrinders X3
120 Mogrimm
120 Kaemon Awa
050 Arkmer

Axegrinders should be able to cut through the defense of Hydras and Brunak relatively well because of fearless advantage. Mogrimm provides an extra attack as well as high boost to initiative. Kaemon Awa can shoot through the defense as well as posing a threat on defense. Arkmer has a solid attack and engagement strike which will help him during his clean up duty.

~GT55

[McHotcakes]

Originally Posted by GTigers55

210 Axegrinders X3
120 Mogrimm
120 Kaemon Awa
050 Arkmer
~GT55

100 Syvarris
080 Raelin (ROTV)
080 Finn
120 Krug
120 Deathreavers x3

First I'll position Syvarris to gain height advantage and to benefit from both Finn and Raelin's bonuses. Then I send out my rats to engage and slow down your army. Then have Syvarris attacking twice with 5 dice and a range of 9 start picking them off 1 by 1. And if anybody gets close enough to be a threat to him then I send up Krug to interfere and smash. Hopefully by the time my rats are finished your army will be so beat up the rest of my guys can just clean house.

(EDIT oops totally forgot about Finn only helping range 1 units oops. Oh well I can still use him to boost Krug and Raelin and sacrifice him so he actually can help Syvarris.)

[kolakoski]

Originally Posted by McHotcakes

100 Syvarris
080 Raelin (ROTV)
080 Finn
120 Krug
120 Deathreavers x3

First I'll position Syvarris to gain height advantage and to benefit from both Finn and Raelin's bonuses. Then I send out my rats to engage and slow down your army. Then have Syvarris attacking twice with 5 dice and a range of 9 start picking them off 1 by 1. And if anybody gets close enough to be a threat to him then I send up Krug to interfere and smash. Hopefully by the time my rats are finished your army will be so beat up the rest of my guys can just clean house.

(EDIT oops totally forgot about Finn only helping range 1 units oops. Oh well I can still use him to boost Krug and Raelin and sacrifice him so he actually can help Syvarris.)

Well met!

185 Nilfeim
140 Heavy Gruts x 2
120 Grimnak
50 Nerak
495

Ignore Rats, Finn and Krug; kill Syvarris and Raelin, then Krug, then Finn, then any leftover rats, in that order.

[Ace_of_Spades]

Originally Posted by kolakoski

Well met!

185 Nilfeim
140 Heavy Gruts x 2
120 Grimnak
50 Nerak
495

Ignore Rats, Finn and Krug; kill Syvarris and Raelin, then Krug, then Finn, then any leftover rats, in that order.

140 Knights of Weston x2
100 Sir Denrick
240 Templar Cavalry x2
020 Marcu
500/12

It's a risky match-up, using the lesser champion and the overcosted Templar, but both of those units counter your units. The Knights will advance with Denrick. When your orcs are within threat range, the Templar will strike. The Cavalry won't have horrible survivability because they are immune to chomp and have an additional defense against the heavies. The Weston are solid enough to tie down Nilfheim while the Templar dispatch the orcs. Denrick will slay the dragon.

[kolakoski]

Originally Posted by Ace_of_Spades

140 Knights of Weston x2
100 Sir Denrick
240 Templar Cavalry x2
020 Marcu
500/12

It's a risky match-up, using the lesser champion and the overcosted Templar, but both of those units counter your units. The Knights will advance with Denrick. When your orcs are within threat range, the Templar will strike. The Cavalry won't have horrible survivability because they are immune to chomp and have an additional defense against the heavies. The Weston are solid enough to tie down Nilfheim while the Templar dispatch the orcs. Denrick will slay the dragon.

Well met!

I don't think that's the way it will play out most of the time. The Orcs can outfight the Knights, while screening Nilfeim, who will make short work of the Templars when they come. Denrick won't get to the Dragon.

[Kaemon Awa 123]

Spoiler Alert!

Originally Posted by kolakoski

Well met!

I don't think that's the way it will play out most of the time. The Orcs can outfight the Knights, while screening Nilfeim, who will make short work of the Templars when they come. Denrick won't get to the Dragon.

I have to agree with Kolakoski here, I'd choose something more along these lines:

225: 10th Regiment x3
435: Phantom Knights x3
500 Mezzodemon Warmongers


10th have the hugely favorable matchup against Orcs, and I find that Phantom Knights are great against big Dragons and the like. If only their ability helped block Nilfiem's breath. Mezzodemons for some late-game durability, if a bit weak against Grimnack. In any case, he shouldn't still be around by then.

[Sheep]

330 Minions of Utgar x3
450 Torin
500 Marro Warriors
500pts/15hex

The Minions should be able to kill counter the 10th and whack down any PK's. The Marro Warriors are there for clean up and to take out the Mezzos.

[Ogden of Valhalla]

I've used this exact team atleast ten times and i've only lost ONCE with it. It covers just about any enemy that you would encounter on nearly any map made.
1. major q 10 ---------- 150
2. tandros kreel -------- 120
3. raelin ---------------- 80
4.(2x) phantom knights - 140
5. isamu ---------------- 10
total 500

Extremely deadly and efficient.