Da Dakkajet - 4 games in

So after reading the rules in the latest WD, and seeing all the pics, I knew that I could not pass up on this ork flyer. The model and painting opportunities alone were enough to convince me to drop the 50 spot for it. 


So I got my box last Saturday, and hurriedly put it together, as there was a tournament the next weekend and I wanted to try it out. Then I began reading the internet articles about how terrible or overcosted the flyers were, before they had even playtested it! Well, I had to see for myself.


Over the past 72 hours, I have played 4 games with it, 3 of which were in a tournament setting, where Boss Grimgor's Deff Komp'ny pulled 1-0-2 and tied for 3rd overall with BoxerSaint. I played against Pariah Stevo's Venomspam Dark Eldar, Skimmerspam Craftworld Eldar, Space Wolves, and BoxerSaint's Imperial Guard. Needless to say, the Orks faced some stiff competition, and a great test of the Dakka Jet's ability/durability. 


In all 4 games, it died only once, falling to Long Fang missiles,and it made an impact in every game. It knocked out venoms, shut down wave serpents/fire prisms, killed razorbacks and saved my objective from being overrun by Gunnery Sergeant Harker and his outflanking band of misfits. I have fallen in love with this plane. It fulfills so many different roles that the Orks currently haqve trouble filling. The list I took - 


Boss Grimgor Skulskraga - Ghazghkul Thraka
8 Nobz - 2 Klaws, 2 Big Choppas, Waaagh Banner, Bosspoles, Cybork Bodies, all different equip.
Painboy
Wagon - Deffrolla, Grot Riggers, Red Paint, Armored Plates


Big mek - KFF, Eavy Armor
19 Shoota Boys - Nob w/ BP/PK, big shoota

Wagon - Deffrolla, Grot Riggers, Red Paint, Armored Plates



20 Shoota Boys - Nob w/ BP/PK, 2x big shoota

Wagon - Deffrolla, Grot Riggers, Red Paint, Armored Plates



10 Grotz


3x9 Lootaz


Dakkajet - 3x Supa Shootas, Red Paint, Fighta Ace


I ran the Dakkajet in tandem with the wagons every game, giving the wagon rush some desperately needed shooting, while gaining the 4+ Cover save from the KFF, making for a very survivable AV10. It also became a fire magnet, taking shots away from my wagons, which is always a good thing. It also deflects fire from your lootaz, allowing you to have some serious firepower throughout the game.


Orks have very little in the way of mobile firepower, save buggies, and this thing has it in spades. Including it's 13" move, this thing has an effective range of 43", layin out 9 twin linked shots. And oh what fun it is when you Waaagh, doubling the shot output! Even when facing AV12, this thing is worth every penny, as with that many shots, you are still going to glance, and at minimum shut down their shooting for a turn. Even my opponents were surprised at how well the dakka jet performed.


As for the other two variants, I have not tested them out yet, so I cannot fairly attest to their ability, but I will have to give them a go in the near future.


This lil plane has earned a spot in my WAAAGH!!! and if you play Orks, then I heavily suggest you at least give this thing a try, you won't be disappointed!

Have any stories about the new flyers of your own? Tell us about them below!

Batrep #4!!!!

Hello bear cubs, Grizzly Adams here, bringing you the latest DDK Batrep, pitting yours truly and his Sons of Sanguinius against our newest contributing member, BoxerSaint and his newest army, the dreaded Tau Empire. We played a Dawn of War ATC mission.


Grizzly Adams' Blood Angels


Reclusiarch
7x Death Company
...3x bp/ccw's, 3x bp/pw's, 1x bp/pf
...Drop Pod


2x Sanguinary Priests
...Jump Pack


10x Assault Marines
...2x flamer, Fist/Infernus Pistol Sergeant


10x Assault Marines
...1x flamer, 1x melta, Fist/Infernus Pistol Sergeant


10x Assault Marines
...2x melta, Fist/Infernus Pistol Sergeant


2x Furioso Dreadnoughts
...frag cannon/heavy flamer, drop pod


2x Baal Predators
...HB Sponsons


Landspeeder Typhoon



BoxerSaint's Tau




Commander Shas'el
...Hard-wired Multi-tracker + Missile Pod + Plasma Rifle + Positional Relay
   2 Crisis Bodyguard
...Hard-wired Multi-tracker + Missile Pod + Plasma Rifle + Targeting Array


2 Crisis Battlesuit
...Flamer + Twin Linked Missile Pod


2 Crisis Battlesuit
...Flamer + Twin Linked Missile Pod


2 Stealthsuits
...Blacksun Filter 3)
   1 Team Leader
...Targeting Array + Hard-wired Blacksun Filter + Markerlight
      2 Marker Drones


6 Fire Warrior


6 Fire Warrior


10 Kroot Carnivore Squad


10 Kroot Carnivore Squad


1 Piranha
...Disruption Pod + Fusion Blaster + Targeting Array x1


5 Pathfinders
   1 Devilfish
...Disruption Pod


5 Pathfinders
   1 Devilfish
...Disruption Pod


Team Leader
...Hard-wired Blacksun Filter + Hard-wired Target Lock + Advanced Stabilisation System
   2 Broadside Battlesuit
...Advanced Stabilisation System
   2x Shield Drones


Team Leader
...Hard-wired Blacksun Filter + Hard-wired Target Lock + Advanced Stabilisation System
   2 Broadside Battlesuit
...Advanced Stabilisation System
   2x Shield Drones


1 Hammerhead Gunship
...Railgun + Two Burst Cannons + Disruption Pod + Multi-Tracker + Blacksun Filter




It was a great game, and fun was had by all. 


Well, hope you enjoyed the batrep, and stay tuned for more!

New Flyers!!!

Well, isn't this exciting, The "summer of flyers" has finally come! The Grizz is mighty excited about it! From a coolness standpoint, I think GW did a great job, with all of the flyers having a cool and unique look befitting the armies to which they belong. I must say, though, that my Orks got the best deal, getting a 3 flyer kit, and some pretty cool rules to boot! My personal favorite is the dakka jet, moving 12" and firing 9 twin linked S6 shots (18 when you WAAAGH!!!). I have one on order and may grab a second if there is one!

On a somewhat related note, I played in an ATC practice tourney Saturday, going 1-2-0 with a 4 wagon Ghazghkul list. I had some terrible pulls, facing an all night/doom scythe army first and a dual wolf lord/dual twc list 3rd. My list I ran---


Boss Grimgor Skulskragga's Deff Komp'ny

Total Roster Cost: 1997

Ghazghkull Thraka
Nobz . . Cybork Bodies
. . Painboy
. . Nob . . Bosspole, Power Klaw, Slugga
. . Nob . . Waaagh! Banner, Power Klaw, Slugga
. . Nob . . Big Choppa, Slugga
. . Nob . . Big Choppa, Twin Linked Shoota
. . Nob . . Choppa, Slugga
. . Nob . . Ammo Runt, Choppa, Slugga
. . Nob . . Eavy Armour, Choppa, Slugga
. . Nob . . Power Klaw, Slugga
. . Battlewagon . . Armour Plates, Deff Rolla, Grot Rigger, Red Paint Job, Big Shoota x2

Big Mek . . Eavy Armour, Kustom Force Field
18 Shoota Boyz . . Big Shoota x1
. . Boyz Nob . . Bosspole, Power Klaw, Slugga
. . Battlewagon . . Armour Plates, Deff Rolla, Grot Rigger, Red Paint Job, Big Shoota x2

19 Shoota Boyz . . Big Shoota x2
. . Boyz Nob . . Bosspole, Power Klaw, Slugga
. . Battlewagon . . Armour Plates, Deff Rolla, Grot Rigger, Red Paint Job, Big Shoota x2

19 Shoota Boyz . . Big Shoota x2
. . Boyz Nob . . Bosspole, Power Klaw, Slugga
. . Battlewagon . . Armour Plates, Deff Rolla, Grot Rigger, Red Paint Job, Big Shoota x2

10 Gretchin
. . Runtherd

Deffkopta . . Twin Linked Rokkit Launcha, Buzzsaw

Deffkopta . . Twin Linked Rokkit Launcha, Buzzsaw

Deffkopta . . Twin Linked Rokkit Launcha, Buzzsaw

I think this list would perform very well against standard build Wolves, razorspam, and parking lots. Mobile/skimmer/flyer armies, on the other hand, neutralize it pretty easily. The deffkoptas were practically useless, and I found myself hurting for some range. I will be play testing the Dakka jet, and may throw in some lootas for good measure. We'll just have to see how we do!

Well it's good to be back, hope all is well, till next time!

Video Batrep # 3!!!

Welcome all to our 3rd Video Batrep here on Da Deff Komp'ny! This video pits Yours Truly against my buddy Rex and his Ultramarines. We are playing 1850 pts in preperation for this Saturday's Maul in the Mall.The Mission we are playing is also from the Maul, titled "The Maul Rats".


2012 40k Mission #3 "The Maul Rats"



“I love da’ smell o’ commerce in da’ mornin’!”
DEPLOYMENT: Modified Dawn of War (40k Rulebook pg 93.) NO Nightfight will be used. “Seize the Initiative” May be used.
Number of Turns: Random Game Length.

SPECIAL RULES: The Characters: Before deployment, the player that deploys first chooses ONE unit in their army to be ”Jay & Silent Bob” and ONE unit in their army to be “LaFours”. The other player then chooses ONE unit in their army to be “Brodie & T.S.” ” and ONE unit in their army to be “Brandi’s Dad”.


Primary Objective “This is MY Mall” – Use the Seize Ground Mission Rules per the 40k Rulebook (page 91) with the following Exceptions – 1.) ALL units in your army count as Scoring Units. 2.) Every Table will automatically have 5 Objectives. Each objective counts as one of Five Different places in the Mall: The Game Show Stage, The Easter Bunny, Stan Lee, “Time For Cookies” and The Sailboat Picture.


Secondary Objective “Do all there is to do at the Mall” – If you have CONTROLED EACH of the Objectives at ANY TIME during the game you achieve this objective. You DO NOT have to have controlled them all at the same time. Players should note every Objective when they control it DURING the game. Both players may claim this objective.


Tertiary Objective “Win back the girls and Fly Fat A5$ Fly!” – If your Brodie & T.S. or your Jay & Silent Bob are still alive and not fleeing at the end of the game AND your opponents LaFours or Brandi’s Dad is dead or fleeing at the end of the game, you score this objective. Both players may claim this objective.


The List I brought:

HQ
Rune Priest
jaws of the world wolf; living lightning; chooser of the slain.

Troops
7 Grey Hunters
meltagun; mark of the wulfen; wolf standard.
• Arjac Rockfist
• Drop Pod

9 Grey Hunters
meltagun; mark of the wulfen; wolf standard.
• Wolf Guard: power fist; combi-weapon.
• Rhino

9 Grey Hunters
meltagun; mark of the wulfen; wolf standard.
• Wolf Guard: power fist; combi-weapon.
• Rhino

5 Grey Hunters
meltagun.
• Razorback: lascannon+tl plasmagun.

5 Grey Hunters
meltagun.
• Razorback: lascannon+tl plasmagun.

Heavy Support
Long Fangs
2× lascannon, 3x missile launchers

Long Fangs
2× lascannons, 3x missile launchers

Long Fangs
2× lascannon, 3x missile launchers
• Razorback: lascannon+tl plasmagun


My opponent Rex was playing his Ultramarines:


2x TDA Librarians w/ Storm Shields

5x TH/SS Terminators

Land Raider Crusader

2x10 Tac Squads in Rhinos
...Plasma Cannon, Melta, Combi Melta

1x10 Tac Squad in Rhinos
...Multi Melta, Melta, Combi Melta

2x Dual Autocannon Dreadnoughts

2x Predator Destructors w/ Heavy Bolter Sponsons

All in all a great game, one that I was about 90% positive was lost by the end of turn 2. When you lose 45% of your long fangs and not one of them has had a chance to fire a shot yet, there tends to be trouble. But the wolves hung tough and made their shots/assaults count, and finally turned the tide back in my favor.

Rex always makes for a great opponent and a tough game, so big thanks to him for allowing us to video our game! I am really liking this list, as it has bodies, assault capabilities, and a massive dakka factor. Hopefully it will still be playing well come Saturday!

Thanks for checkin out our Batrep, Until Next Time, Take It Easy!!

T Minus 6 Days till The Maul!!

Evening readers, Your friendly neighborhood Grizz here. This post was originally going to be a treat for y'all in the form of a video battle report. Unfortunately, as soon as I began filming, my Flip Cam died. Go me.

So instead, I am going to let y'all in on my progress preparing for this year's Maul in the Mall tournament. I have been tirelessly working the past two days trying to get my beloved Space Wolves into proper form, something that has been long overdue!

We are on our way to finishing, with all but 8 models and 2 razorbacks left to paint. Everything has actually went alot faster than initially anticipated, so it seems that I will actually have a completely painted/based army in time for the tourney!

The Painted Part Minus the 2 Razorbacks

What's Left

The army I plan on taking;



HQ
Rune Priest 
jaws of the world wolf; living lightning; chooser of the slain.


Troops
7 Grey Hunters 
meltagun; mark of the wulfen; wolf standard.
• Arjac Rockfist
• Drop Pod


9 Grey Hunters 
meltagun; mark of the wulfen; wolf standard.
• Wolf Guard: power fist; combi-weapon.
• Rhino


9 Grey Hunters 
meltagun; mark of the wulfen; wolf standard.
• Wolf Guard: power fist; combi-weapon.
• Rhino


5 Grey Hunters 
meltagun.
• Razorback: lascannon+tl plasmagun.


5 Grey Hunters 
meltagun.
• Razorback: lascannon+tl plasmagun.


Heavy Support
Long Fangs 
2× lascannon, 3x missile launchers


Long Fangs 
2× lascannons, 3x missile launchers


Long Fangs 
2× lascannon, 3x missile launchers
• Razorback: lascannon+tl plasmagun.

You can expect multiple updates this week of my progress, and upon completion, some close ups of the army. Until then, I'll leave you with a shot of my Counts-As Arjac, Thor, Red Moon's Champion.

Maul In the Maul Prep Tourney

Well Bear Cubs, I played in a Maul in the Mall Prep tourney this morning, and did I have a blast! For those of you who don't know, the Maul in the Mall is an annual tournament put on by Dicehead Games of Cleveland that I have been going to since 2004. It is a lot of fun, and really what got me into playing in big events/tourneys across the state. Anyway, this year's Maul is March 24, and will be at Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland, TN. It's an 1850pt tourney, and should be a blast. If you live in the area, or even if you don't, you should come on down and meet Da Deff Komp'ny Krew.


Anyways, today was a dry run, where we tried out all the MITM missions, which can be found HERE. I have been tinkering around with my Space Wolves, and have come up with a list that I am very happy with. Having never played in an 1850pt tourney before (MITM is usually 2000) I was slightly nervous about how my list building would fare.





Total Roster Cost: 1850
 
Arjac Rockfist
8 Grey Hunters Pack
...Mark of the Wulfen, Wolf Standard, Meltagun
...Drop Pod

Lone Wolf in Terminator Armour
...Combi-Meltagun, Chain Fist


4 Wolf Guard in Power Armour
...Combi-Meltagun, Power Fist
4x5 Grey Hunters Pack
...Meltagun
...Razorback
......Lascannon and TL Plasmagun

Rune Priest in Power Armour
...Chooser of the Slain
3x6 Long Fangs Pack
...Lascannon x2, Missile Launcher x3


The tournament was a Power Armored affair, with only 2 armies not rollin with the 3+. The army breakdown was;


Space Wolves - 4
Grey Knights - 1
Imperial Guard - 1
Eldar - 1
Blood Angels - 1
Chaos Space Marines - 1
Dark Angels (DW) - 1


As it all played out, I played Space Wolves in every round, going 2-0-1 and tying the Grey Knight player for 2nd, with the Guard taking the top spot. Overall, the list played well, and I will be using the basic format in my 2000pt list from here on out. 


On a somewhat unrelated note - I Has Thunderwolves!!!11!!11!!! Picked up a box of TWC and Fenrisian Wolves while at Dicehead, so I will be doing a model breakdown/painting overview later on. Till next time, Peace!

Return From Battle From Supremacy!

Well Pariah Stevo and Myself have returned from Murfreesboro with a bag full of schwag and smiles on our faces. We finished the day with a record of 3W-0L-0T against a field of 23 teams, and came in 2nd overall, with fellow collaborator Wiley The Nord and his partner Necronian getting best painted, so not a bad outing for Da Deff Komp'ny team. There were some great armies on display, with equally great competion behind them. We decided last week to run an Ork/Dark Eldar matchup, relying on multiple scoring units and lots-o-dakka to win the day. Our lists -

ORKS

Big Mek - KFF
11 Shoota Boys
...Big Shoota, Nob w/ Bosspole/Power Klaw
...Trukk - Boarding Planks, Red Paint, Reinforced Ram


12 Shoota Boys
...Big Shoota, Nob w/ Bosspole/Power Klaw
...Trukk - Boarding Planks, Red Paint, Reinforced Ram


12 Shoota Boys
...Big Shoota, Nob w/ Bosspole/Power Klaw
...Trukk - Boarding Planks, Red Paint, Reinforced Ram

2x14 Lootas

DARK ELDAR

Haemonculous
...Liquefier Gun, Mindphase Gauntlet
4x Wracks
Venom - 2x Splinter Cannons

5x Wracks
...Liquefier Gun
Venom - 2x Splinter Cannons


5x Wracks
...Liquefier Gun
Venom - 2x Splinter Cannons

4x Trueborn
...4x Blasts
Venom - 2x Splinter Cannons

5x Scourges
...2x Haywire Blasters

2x Ravagers
...Night Shields, Flicker Fields, Shock Prows
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We were pleased with the way the list played, this bad boy pumps out some serious shots. The big Loota squads complement the DE well, and if you need to go punch somethin in the mouth, you can throw 2-3 trukks worth of boys at em. We played against some great opposition, who stretched this list to its limits. This may definitely become a more common list we try to take to team tourneys.

Regardless, we walked out of Grand Adventures with 50 bucks a piece worth of free GW product, which is always a nice thing. Battle For Supremacy was a well run tourney, especially considering the venue was changed due to circumstances beyond their control less than 2 weeks before the event. I will definitely have to put it on my calendar for next year, and you should too!

Food for Thought: MSU Assault Armies?!?!?!?! and Lovely Ladies

Cuz this blog is about collectin' 'eads!!!

Hi everyone!!! I've had and idea floating around in my head. It is not hard to go to a tournament and see what type of armies are winning now a days. Razor-spam, Venom-spam, Leafblower Guard, they all have three things in common, Multiple Units, Multiple Vehicles, and Shooty as Heck.
The other Idea I have been having is that assualt in dead, why? because with the last 2 Codices to come out are insanely shooty. Add that to the Shootyness of Guard and Space Wolves and you have one shooty meta-game. It is kinda starting to remind me of 4th ed. :(
The thing is, I prefer assault armies, so My question is this: Can the MSU principle be adapted to assault oriented lists? Normally it can't. Why? Because assault units are generally twice as expensive as Shooty ones. Anyhow, I present to you two 2000pt lists that I think can take advantage.of MSU  and still collect some heads in the process. The theme is cheap power weapons, cheep transports, and cheap anti tank.

GK Death Cult Assassin List 2000pts

Armor? It feels good when a Bolter makes your chest explode.

GK Death Cult Assassin List 2000pts

Inquisitor Coteaz
Xenos Inq. w/ Hammerhand, Force weapon, Digital weapons, Pychostroke Grenades, Rad Grenades

Elites
Vindicare Assassin

Ven. Psy-Rifle Dread

Troops
6 X Henchman Squads: 5 Death Cult Assasins, 3 Warriors w/ Melta guns, 1 Warrior w/ target on forehead (ablative wound) in Chimera

Heavy
3 X Psy-Rifle Dreads

Total 1999pts.
I like this list. 10 armor 12 vehicles, 18 melta guns, 18 Mult-laser shots, 16 TL rifleman shots. I'm really thinking about building this one putting it on the table top.

Dark Eldar MSU assault.

Armor? It feels good when a Bolter makes your chest explode

Archon w/  Agoniser, Blast Pistol, Haywire Grenades, combat Drugs, Shado Field

Drazhar

Elites
3 X 4 Man Incubi Squad w/ Venom

Troops
6 X 5 Wyches w/ 1 Hydra Gauntlets
Hekatrix w/ Blast Pistol, Venom blade
 Venom

Heavy
3 Ravangers

Ok, I know Drazhar doesn't fit the cheap catagorey, but I love him. One reason I love him is he fixes two of the main issues of incubi: Leadership and Anti Tank. I also know that all the blast pistols are in unusually places, but I think Wyches are prime for what im looking for and the anti is much needed.

So that is about it. I think next post I might try a MSU Ork List and see how it goes. What kind of MSU  Assault lists can you come up with. Feel free to post whatever list you can come up with? How good do you think the lists I came up with will do?