1-14-26

On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Richard’s Pantheon of Woe Necrons take on John’s Reclamation Force Ultramarines!

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 new Star God detachment can stand firm in the face of Ultramarines damage output!

Richard’s Necrons are led by the C’tan Shard of the Deceiver, the C’tan Shard of the Nightbringer, the C’tan Shard of the Void Dragon, Nekrosor Ammentar, and a Transcendent C’tan. Supported by 2x Canoptek Reanimators, a unit of Deathmarks, Flayed Ones, a solo Lokhust Destroyer, 2x solo Lokhust Heavy Destroyers, and a unit of Ophydian Destroyers.

John’s Ultramarines are led by Marneus Calgar, Captain Titus, the Wardens of the Ultramar, a Captain in Terminator Armour, and a Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon. Supported a unit of Intercessors, an Incursor unit, a Terminator Assault Squad, 6x Bladeguard Veterans, 6x Victrix Honor Guard, a Gladiator Lancer, a Gladiator Reaper, and 2x Vindicators.

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

0:00 Intro & Deployment
6:50 Necrons Turn 1
12:40 Ultramarines Turn 1
22:22 Necrons Turn 2
41:18 Ultramarines Turn 2
1:02:18 Necrons Turn 3
1:18:58 Ultramarines Turn 3
1:29:12 Necrons Turn 4
1:37:32 Ultramarines Turn 4
1:47:25 Necrons Turn 5
1:51:14 Ultramarines Turn 5