On today’s Art of War Battle Report Richard’s Brandfast Leagues of Votann take on Michael’s Hexwarp Thrallband Thousand Sons!

As always, this competitive battle report is going to focus on the tactics and strategies employed by two of the best players in the world. Stay tuned to find out if the defensive might of the Leagues can stand against Magnus and his favorite Daemon Princes.

Richard’s Votann are led by Uthar the Destined, a Brokhyr Iron-Master with Trivarg Cyber Implant, and 2x Grimnyr. Supported by 3 units of 10 Hearthkyn Warriors, 2x Kapricus Carrier, a unit of 6 and 2 units of 3 Brokhyr Thunderkyn with Conversion Beamers, 3x Hekaton Land Fortress, a unit of Hernkyn Pioneers, and a unit of Hernkyn Yaegirs.

Michael’s Thousand Sons are led by Magnus the Red, 3x Daemon Prince of Tzeentch with Wings, one with Noctilith Mantle and one with Arcane Might, a Sorcercer in Terminator Armour, a Sorcerer, and Tzaangor Shaman. Supported by a unit of Rubric Marines, 10 Scarab Occult Terminators, a unit of Sekhetar Robots, 2x Tzaangor Enlightened with Spears, and 2x units of Tzaangors.

Today’s battle will be fought using the Chapter Approved 2025-2026 Tournament Companion – Mission O, Terraform Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #6.