Hello one and all. This is your friendly neighborhood ^Raven^ reporting in. This is my second post about my Tomb Kings army for CWF Game Discussion’s Inter-System Tale of X Gamers.
I am collecting a Tomb Kings army for Warhammer Fantasy Battles. My short-term goal is 1,000pts with my long-term goal being 2,000pts.
For the first month, September 2006, I bought 2 heroes to lead my army. A Liche Priest and Tomb King/Prince are requirements. I need the Liche Priest for my Hierophant and the Tomb King makes my chariots core.
I had $50 leftover from last month because I got everything at 50% off from a FLGS. That means for October, 2nd month, I have $50 from September plus $40 for October = $90.
I’m spending all $90 on a single big purchase. Those who read my post from last month will recall that I want to get a Tomb Kings Battalion box. I’ve gone ahead and purchased it.
It costs $90 and comes with the following:
- 32 Skeleton Warriors (can arm with bows, spears, or hand weapon & shield)
- 3 Skeleton Chariots
- 8 Skeleton Horsement (can arm with bows or spears and shields)
I don’t know how I will arm everyone but I do know that, all belief to the contrary, I’ll have skellie archers. I think I’ll be using skellie horsemen too and I’m leaning towards them being fast cav. My modus operandi is to strike fast and be mobile. That requires a lot of chariots, the 3 from the box will come in handy as will putting my Tomb King in a chariot, plus fast things.
A solid core of shooting will keep my opponent at bay while I flank with cavalary and use them to support my chariots charging. A couple solid units of infantry, such as one main damage soaker, and some Carrior to kill generals and warmachines plus Tomb Scorpions = nastiness. I’ll have to do some tweaking to get to 2k. If I have the points I also want to include either a unit of Ushabti or preferably a Bone Giant. Plus, I can’t forget the Screaming Skull Catapult. I know it may seem odd to use a defensive unit like that in a mobile and offensive army using the Shifting Sands tactic. But, it can really help out.
Below are my purchases:
October 2006 (2nd Month, Startup & October $$)
1 Tomb Kings Battalion Box – $90
Total (without tax) – $90 with $0 left.
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