Five Zones: Tyranids vs Mechanicus

Mission: The Big Fight

Battlefield: Hammer and Anvil
Points: 1500 (+50 handicap for Mechanicus)

Day Fight

The flyer heavy Tyranid force were initially pleased to see the lack of skyfire but the Mechanicus proved they did not need it, especially as they could now bring the Neutron Laser which exploded large tyranids almost every round. Which made up for the six Heavy Grav Cannons firing a total of thirty six shots a round into 6+ save Hormagaunts.

Tyranids started with six objective secured 'And still they come' troops, who, despite the slaughter, had enough survivors to snatch the Mechanicus victory in the last turn by using outflanking Genestealers and tunnelling Ripper Swarms.

Tyranids 12 vs Mechanicus 8

The game came down to Tyranids needing the game to end in turn five and the Genestealers making a four inch run and the deep striking Ripper Swarms arriving safely. And this was only possible because Tyrainds won the first turn roll and chose to go second. Close Game.