Pre-Heresy Word Bearers

ŁHi all

It is finally time for me to make a start on my Pre-Heresy Word Bearers, the greatest legion and the main instigators of the Horus Heresy. 

I have been looking forward to this project ever since I was introduced to my favourite character in the Horus Heresy novels, First Chaplain Erebus.

Firstly I would like to share with you an army list that I came up with, with a little bit of assistance from Khall, that I believe will be a good starting point to what will hopefully be a quite sizeable force.  So here is my 2000 point list. 

     

High Chaplain Erebus 195

4 Incendiaries: Iconclast (Inferno pistol; Power Axe; Artificier Armour; frag grenades; krak grenades, Jump Pack). 200

1 Legion Contemptor Deadnought: Twin-linked Autocannon; DCCW Heavy Flamers; Havoc Launcher. 205

1 Rapier Carrier: Laser Destroyer Array. 55

19 Legionaire: Legionaire Sergeant (combi-flamer); Legion Vexilla. 270

19 Legionaire: Legionaire Sergeant (power weapon); Legion Vexilla. 270

1 Legion Predator: Executioner Plasma Destroyer; 2x Sponsoon Lascannons; Machine Spirit; Pintle Combi-bolter. 190

4 Heavy Support Legionaire: Space Marine Sergeant (Lascannon; Augury Scanner); 4× Lascannon. 240

Primarch Lorgar Aurellian 375

So firstly I really wanted Erebus in my starting force just for the simple fact that he is my favourite :-) 

For the troops, I went for two 20 man tactical squads. The reason for this is because in the second Horus Heresy book by Forge World,  Massacre, it stated under for Word Bearers section, that typically their squads were no smaller than 20 men and I wanted to keep to the fluff as much as possible

I really wanted to add the Ashen Circle as they are the only legion specific unit available for the Word Bearers at the moment and I wanted my force to have something that makes it stand out from other legions. Plus I think they look amazing :-)

All the other units I selected are there it give the force a bit of fire power with the ability to take out both armour and non-armour units.

And last but no least the Primarch, Lorgar. I am fortunate enough to have this model so who better to lead my army? 

So, I would like to know your thoughts on my list so please leave a comment.  Once I have completed my squads, I will give you guys/girls some pictures with full painting guides.

Take care :-) 

Horus Heresy Weekender tickets on Black Library

Just in case you haven't seen;

Forge World have sold out of Horus Heresy Weekender tickets on their website, but there are still some up for grabs on the Black Library website. Get them quick, if they have gone in 2 days on the Forge World site then they will not last much longer on here either.

Good luck guys!!

Darko Thane

Horus Heresy Weekender tickets now on sale!!

So Forge World have now finally released the tickets for the Horus Heresy Weekender on 17/18 May 2014. Us at the Battle Bunnies have their places but how long will they be on sale until they run out?

Get your tickets now because they will sell, and if you were there last year (or check our blog for last years turnout) you will know it is definitely worth a trip!

Hope to see you guys there!!

Darko Thane

Review of Black Library Live!

Yesterday was the first Black Library event of the year and let me say - it was a cracker! Lots of cool previews teased and sold, giveaways, signings, seminars, plot teases etc etc! It was a fantastic day. I made notes during the seminar of anything I found interesting from a plot point of view in the Heresy. I have compiled this and you are about to read the fruits of my labour. It is in a rough form so please forgive me. There may be minor spoilers in this post.

Seminar 1 - Q&A with Graham McNeill

Graham is currently working on a heresy novel called Crimson King. This is set immediately following Thousand sons. 

He would like to work on Dark Angels however Dan Abnett has a 'great Idea for them which is too cool for words. I had nothing'. Very interesting.

Unit similar to Gal Vorbak in Vengeful Spirit for Sons of Horus. They are the first in a long list of 'subtle temptations for Horus.' The book is about the start of his road where he finally starts accepting the Gods favours.

When asked about what the primarchs would think about the 41st Millenium he said that he believed they would head straight to Terra, tear the place down and start again. He then teased that this was touching on a sub-plot from one of his upcoming 40k novels. Appetite officially whetted. More on this later.

Graham believes that we are about five years until Siege of terra.

Seminar 2 - Q&A with Chris Wraight - Great Wolf 

A lot of the discussion was diverted to White Scars and Heresy.

There are plans for 'Scars 2' - I am excited about this as Scars was probably my favourite book so far.

Chris has a short story immediately after Scars which is finished. 

Chris would like to do more for thousand sons.

He talked about the family ties between primarchs which was brilliant. He mentioned a quote from Scars which, funnily enough has stuck with me too regarding The Khan's thought process for his actions.

The full battle between AL and SWs will be revisited. Either as a short story or own book.

Chris would like to write more about the Sigilite. He mainly wants to touch on Nikea and how the Imperium were on the cusp of 'becoming a psychic race' - between the Emperor and Malcador they had learnt from Eldar's mistakes and would master the warp.

When asked who would win, Leman Russ or the Khan? He replied: 

'As with all primarch fights, it would depend on the circumstance. However, the Khan would win'

Seminar 3 - Q&A with Nick Kyme - Forgefather

When asked what the Kabal are upto in the 40k, Nick said that Eldrad Ulthran outlives the Kabal. He also hinted that they are probably done with Vulkan.

He accidentally revealed the name of this years limited edition anthology 'seditions Gate' it will feature an explanation of Vulkans Artefacts from a 30k perspective in a short called Artefact. 

He would do like to do a Death Guard book as they are relatively unsung. 

Seminar 4 - Q&A with Nick Lyme, Gav Thorpe, Graham McNeill and Chris Wraight

GT: Working on a novella called Corax Ravenlord - Corax becomes a pain in the arse. Raven guard become a symbol of hope and unite a world. 

He says that Horus wasn't sidelined during the Heresy. He was waiting. In Vengeful Spirit he unleashes the Sons of Horus. 

GT: Will be more Dark Angels vs Death Guard. More Typhon and Corswain.

We are gunna see DAs get hurt.

Nick Kyme: Alpha Legion fight as a legion in the future. Will be good to be reminded they are a Legion.

GT: More stuff between DAs and SWs. More fundamental stuff for the Heresy for DAs.

GM: some of the Forge World Dark Millenium stuff is incredible.

More stuff from Istvaan 3, Ancient Rylanors story may yet have more to it.

The story of the Perpetuals will be fulfilled.

After the Heresy, Black Library will tackle the scouring, age of unity or great crusade or just continue with heresy.

Seminar 5 - Q&A with John French 

Zharost is chief librarian of night lords and stood with the other Chief Librarians at Nikea. Child of night is a future short story featuring Zharost and Sevatar. 

Seminar 6 - Q&A with Graham McNeill and Nick Kyme - about Ultramarines

Not really a lot here. There are rumours that we may be seeing Guilliman return. Nothing was given away. I really want to see this. It is the only thing that could get me back into 40k. 

See if you can spot Gav Thorpe in the pic too

All in all it was a great day. I now look forward to the Forge World Openday. If you have any questions please put them below :)

Khall Sithis

Weekly Progress Report

Hi all. It's that time of the week again for the Battle Bunnies Weekly Progress Report. Unfortunately we only have progress from one of our bunnies, however this progress that has been made is very exciting indeed and I hope it makes up for that face that this has been a slow week. I will however still provide you with what we plan to do next week. So let's get this started shall we :-)

Drake Seta

Drake Seta is assembling his first knight. He is waiting for his next 3 to arrive from a notably slow to deliver online store. He has chosen to do a few Knights in House Raven livery for his and Khalls Mechanicum contingent and is planning 3 for possibly a homebrew Knight House.

 

He is aiming to have 2 assembled this week (to be painted at the same time at a later date), as well as finishing another 10 Iron Warriors as well as another 9 Thallax. 

Targel Vypus 

I am very close to completing my first ever Space Marine as I have been running a chain of 20 tactical marines and 5 Ashen Circle. As soon as I have done this, then I will provide you will pictures and full painting guides.

Khall Sithis 

Khall is looking forward to starting his Luna Wolves 1st Company 

Meganob

Meganob is hoping to complete his Contempters for his Iron Hand army.

Darko Thane

Darko Thane is looking to continue on spartan and finally start on my salamanders

That concludes this weeks progress report. The big news this week is the Knights. Please comment below if you have been lucky enough to get your hands on one of these and what you plan to do with then.

Take care :-) 

 

New Horus Heresy artwork

3 new Horus Heresy bits of Artwork compliments of the Battle Bunnies. 

Imperial Knights on display at Warhammer World.

I was fortunate enough to get the first public Sale Imperial knight from Warhammer World in Nottingham. 

Happily there are also several painted Knights on display. For some reason I really want a cuddly plush one now too. 

Can't wait to get to these beauties. They are a great height and look easy to assemble. 

Drake Seta

Vengeful spirit

Hello again my brothers,

The lodge of the bunny has just arrived at the cult of black library and picked up our copy's of Vengeful Spirit by Graham McNeill. 

Straight away we can tell this book is going to be awsome, just look at the Dramatis Personae. 

 Ok awsome finally a look at the sons of Horus furring the heresy.

How many knight houses?!

This is turning into a real who's who of the heresy.

THE RED ANGEL! This makes me happy.

As you can see brothers this book is going to be one hell of a ride but what is going to happen? 

I cannot say.....

New Horus Heresy book coming soon.

The Damnation of Pythos. A Horus Heresy book featuring the Shattered Legions against What I assume to be Daemons. The cover features the Iron Hands Legion against a multi eyed opponent. 

Drake Seta

The Horus Heresy Weekender 2014

The Battle Bunnies will be going to the Horus Heresy Weekender 2014. 

Tickets have been purchased and excitement is building. We will be giving you on the fly coverage from the event, previewing Forge World and Black Library's upcoming releases. 

Remember to watch Battle bunnies in May, and don't forget to like our Facebook page for everything Heresy and Great Crusade related. 

Drake Seta