On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Jack’s Talons of the Emperor Adeptus Custodes take on John’s Invasion Fleet Tyranids in this Imperium vs Xenos clash!

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 whether the loyal scions of the Emperor have brought enough anti-psyker Sisters of Silence to keep the Tyranids menace in check!

Jack’s Custodes are led by Valerian, 2x Blade Champions and Aleya. Supported by an Anathema Psykana Rhino, 2x Caladius Grav Tanks, 3x units of 5 Custodian Wardens, a unit of Prosecutors, a unit of 10 Vigilators, and 3x units of Witchseekers.

John’s Tyranids are led by a Hive Tyrant with Perfectly Adapted, a Neurotyrant, a Tervigon, and a Broodlord. Supported by a unit of Gargoyles, 2x units of 20 Termagants, a Biovore, 2x Exocrines, 2x Maleceptors, 2x Neurolictors, and 2x units of Genestealers.

Today’s battle will be fought using the Chapter Approved 2025-2026 Tournament Companion – Mission C, Linchpin Primary, Tipping Point Deployment, on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #1.