On today’s Art of War Battle Report, Richard's Haloscreed Battleclade Adeptus Mechanicus take on Jack's Gladius Black Templars in this clash of top meta armies!

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 whether the Sicarian Ruststalker or the Sword Brethren reign supreme in this combat matchup!

Richard's Admech are led by Belisarius Cawl. Supported by 2x Skitarii Rangers, a Skorpius Dunerider, 2x units of 3 Ironstrider Ballistari, a unit of 10 Pteraxii Skystalkers, a unit of 10 and a unit of 5 Sicarian Infiltrators, 3x units of Sicarian Ruststalkers--2 of 10 and 1 of 5--and 3x units of 2 Sydonian Dragoons.

Jack's Black Templars are led by High Marshal Helbrecht, the Emperor's Champion with Honor Vehement, 3x Castellans, 2x Marshals, and a Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon with Artificer Armour. Supported by 2x Assault Intercessors, a unit of Intercessors, 2x Impulsor, a unit of 3x Devastator Centurions, 2x Repulsor Executioners, and 3x units of Sword Brethren (2 units of 4, and one of 5).

Today’s battle will be fought using Chapter Approved 2025-2026, Mission P, Scorched Earth Primary, Crucible of Battle Deployment on Games Workshop Terrain Layout #8!