Warhammer 40K Campaign – Conquest of Kaiserslautern IV

Lo and behold! Games Workshop is apparently toying with the idea of running an organised (more or less?) official Warhammer 40K campaign, at least Games Workshop United States is.

Named the Conquest of Kaiserslautern IV, the campaign is rumoured by the blog ‘Most Perturabory’, the campaign is being tested in few GW stores in the States.

From the rumours, it also appears to be a fairly modest affair, which I think is a good idea, that doesn’t necessarily require people to have 5 Riptides to join in. As evident from the picture, it’s themed around the Dark Vengeance box.

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# – The Conquest of Kaiserslautern IV

Here is a bit of flavour-text and army-composition via Most Perturabory

“On the remote imperial planet of Kaiserslautern VI in a distant sector the servants of the Dark Gods open a new chapter in their unending campaign to destroy the Imperium of Man. Having planted the seeds of rebellion among the populace for centuries, Chaos Lord Krannon the Relentless is now ready to reap the bitter harvest. There is still hope, however, for the citizens loyal to the Emperor. Company Master Balthasar and his Dark Angels stand ready to defend Kaiserslautern VI with their very lives, if necessary. The fate of the planet is now in your hands. It is time to choose sides and once again let slip the dogs of war.”

You will need a few things to play, mainly a small army that uses a modified Force Organization chart.

• 600 point army that has 1 HQ, 1-2 Troops, 0-1 Elite, 0-1 Fast Attack, 0-1 Heavy Support, and 1 swing slot that can add 1 more slot on any part of the Force Organization chart. Alternatively, you may use either one of the armies from the Dark Vengeance Starter Set. The Dark Angels player may not use the Limited Edition Chaplain however.
• 1-2 additional Basic Troop choices without upgrades, such as Kabalite Warriors, a Space Marine Tactical Squad, Chaos Cultists, etc. These should be in addition to your 600 point list as they will be added to your army later in the event.
• 1 Fast Attack choice without upgrades
• 1 Elite choice without upgrades

All of these unit are important as this is a story driven campaign that starts with a few small games and builds up larger as you get further into the story. The actual missions will be posted in the store, and score sheets for the event will be handed out on the nights of the event. This is designed as a fun and friendly event, so feel free to come out and have a great time with us. There will be small participation prizes for everyone who shows up such as lanyards and patches, so come out and get some free loot as well!

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#2 – Thoughts?

If this campaign becomes reality, it will surely be a special pleasure to play it in the German town of Kaiserslautern, known (until now) mainly for its Football team.

Either way, even outside Kaiserslautern, I’d be eager to have a look at some organised Warhammer 40K campaign play. It’s been so long….

Would you be interested in playing?

Let me know what you think and leave a comment!

Z.