WHAT'S HAPPENING ON... Wednesday 13th August

Warhammer 40,000 Apocalypse - postscript
Saturday 9th saw an awesome 104-square feet of table and the premier of new 40k
Necron-themed terrain with over 15,000 points per side! The day was exciting and
the battle played out over a very enjoyable 5 hours. This is something that
we'll definately do again, so stay tuned! Photos from the day can be found at
http://uk.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/leagueofgamers/photos/browse/8429?c=
 
Warhammer 40,000 (Andy M)
Nestled in the Segmentum Pacificus, the Armate System has been long overlooked
since its re-integration by Lord Macharius. A steady stream of tithes and the
usual flow of pilgrims back to Segmentum Solar have almost defined this
unremarkable system. However, in recent years cult activity has been on the
increase – as have tales of latent psychic abilities becoming predominant
amongst large sections of the populace. The auspicious Inquisition regards such
flux as worthy of scrutiny and so this small planet is on the crux of becoming
very remarkable indeed…

Briefings are at the END of this newsletter.

Warmachine / Hordes (Shevaun)
The CALL to ARMS campaign continues in it's fortnightly slot. New players are as
welcome as gnarled old veterans.

Urban War Demos (Alex & Andy M)
After an astonishingly successful Claymore & demos last week, more demos will be
run. Get along this week and try out the rules - models, dice, etc. all
provided!

ON THE HORIZON...
Battlefleet Gothic - 27th August (James B)
A few tables will be signed over to Fleet Admirals this evening. New or old it
matters not: get a game in and see how this Specialist Games classic flows. If
you like it enough, we'll run games throughout September. There will be fleets
available for you to try out on the night.

World Wide War with 40k Radio - 20th September (Andy M)
[elg] is hosting one part of the 'simultaneous' largest tournament in the world.
There are only 20 places. If you're interested in this 1,750pt tournament, then
get in touch as soon as you know you're free to play!  NOTE: 10 tickets are now
sold, with almost all the remainder being reserved. If you are interested, then
let me know ASAP.

Game On!

Andy
Your [elg] Club Secretary

THE ARMATE HERESY
Briefings. There are four factions: Radical, Puritan, Chaos, and Disruptive:
Radical Briefing
For 30 years the plan for humanity’s psychic emergence has been artificially
accelerated on Armate. This test-bed has been led by Inquisitor Yemen, aided by
his most able pupil, Inquisitor Zara Castra. Castra has been fundamental in
forming strong relations with the Eldar – a race keen on the eradication of
the Pariah gene.
 
As The Project begins to bear its second generation of fruit, stable psychic
abilities have become more prevalent amongst the populace. However with cults of
unbelief springing up across the globe (ever stronger these past 5 years), the
Lords of the Inquisition have seen fit to send more of their own to investigate
and with them come the Astartes.
 
Farseers have intimated – via Castra – that The Project will be ended on
Armate by forces outside any of their control. For good or ill, the populace has
been condemned by this experiment, and the results must be proven repeatable.
The Emergence Project stations must be held secret for as long as it takes to
sift and download the volumes of data allowing the continuance and expansion of
The Project on other worlds.

Puritan (including Eldar) Briefing
The Duke has followed his instincts and tracked the wayward Inquisitor Yemen to
Armate. Adversaries for most of their careers, their differences borne from
faction rivalry, then by personal methods of Inquisition.
 
Three years have passed since The Duke’s eyes reported Yemen’s presence on
Armate – and with it a noticeable increase in cult activities. It seems that
Yemen has finally stepped into unbelief. That this planet has been chosen may
not be a coincidence, as it seems to harbour a large percentage of psychically
aware humans.
 
On his way to Armate, The Duke has ordered Yemen’s arrest. Forces of the
Inquisitorial arms have been seconded to aid primarily in the quashing of the
unbelief and secondly to make certain that the Dark Forces have no route through
these untutored minds. If apprehension is not possible, then all evidence to
condemn Yemen must be secured.

Chaos Briefing
Burning brighter than a thousand, thousand candles, the soul of a psyker can be
seen across the Warp by beings of unimaginable power and malice. The human world
know as Armate, residing in the Segmentum Pacificus has been shining like a
beacon these past thirteen years and is becoming increasingly brighter.
 
Disruptive dreams of promise have been gifted to some on Armate, prompting the
slow rise of a pseudo-religious cult dedicated to the psychic awakening of
Humanity. As the cults have become stronger it is apparent that total global
control is required and a coup d’état has been arranged. The twisted Astartes
Legions, those who walk as gods amongst men, angels of retribution and
revulsion, have begun their arrival in preparation for the next step.
 
The populace, grown fat and slovenly in their cities, must be led into the
wilderness and aid in the re-dedication of shrines to the elder gods.

Disruptive Forces Briefing
Dark Eldar. Our fey cousins have been too attentive of a mon-keigh world of
late. We must reap what they have sown, for what do they know of taking their
pleasures. The screams of psykers taste so much… sweeter when taken, than
asked for. A new playground beckons.
 
Tyranids. Fresh gene… Psychic sweet… Leviathan tendril dispatched…
Incorporation desired…  Harvest imminent.
 
Orks. “Wozzit? Sumfin’s going off in da wild west and we ain’t got an
invite? Well, shoot, let’s just rustle us up a rok and get over dere before da
‘umies bust each uvvers guts.” Warboss Garrit started, “After all –
dat’s our job!”
 
Necrons. +++ pariah harvest is crucial +++ minimising of resource puts future
plans under threat +++ increase harvest +++ destroy threats to harvest +++ 
children of the ancient enemy must be hindered +++ destroyed +++ maintain
priority of harvest +++


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