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TuffSkull

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 2:57 pm

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Quote (iblisdrax @ 15 2004 Feb.,13:50)

Awesome! ?I like the stormtroopers, can't wait to get some and some Valkyries to go with them. ?Tell me, are those tank transporters in the other pics scratch built, or did you purchase them somewhere?

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As noted on the page & in the previous post with the pictures, the transporters are from GZG (Ground Zero Games). They're the same range as the big Trucks I used in my Desert army.

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Warmaster Nice

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 4:16 pm

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Homer Simpson mode:

mmmm...stormtroopers...

They sure look great! Looking forward to their release. Thanks for the pics Tuff.

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Legion 4

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 4:35 pm

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Servicing targets is what it's all about ! :;):

No New Epic on the S/G site, last time I checked ...

But I am still quite enamored (?!

) with the W/M Khorne & Nurgle pieces ! :;):

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Legion 4

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 5:36 pm

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Thanks T/S ! Great pics & site ! ?I too look forward to the Stormtroops and the Valkyrie & Vulture models. ?Now let me get this correct ... these Storm Troops (and other "special" Epic infantry) are metal and moulded individually, yes ? ? ?And you know, painted up that Warhound "ain't too bad" ! ?I could carve off the p/seals or even make some of them battle damage. ?And that is the Warhound that will be released when ? ? ?

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stormseer

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 6:27 pm

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And that is the Warhound that will be released when ?

..April this year in the UK, going by the release schedule...

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Legion 4

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 6:32 pm

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So in late summer, over here in the Colonies ... ?

? Thanks Storm ! :;):

?I'll add her to the ever growing list !!! ?

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TuffSkull

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 6:37 pm

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Quote (stormseer @ 15 2004 Feb.,17:27)

And that is the Warhound that will be released when ?

..April this year in the UK, going by the release schedule... ?

damn, I thought it was later than that.
I really must get my other one painted up soon, or I'll miss all the bragging rights for having it pre-release....

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TuffSkull

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 6:38 pm

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Quote (Legion 4 @ 15 2004 Feb.,16:36)

Now let me get this correct ... these Storm Troops (and other "special" Epic infantry) are metal and moulded individually, yes ?

Yup, the resin masters were individually based as can be seen from the last few images & I believe thats how all the metals will come.

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Legion 4

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 6:40 pm

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Thanks again, T/S ... that's why I signed up here ... good intell and pics ! :;):

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iblisdrax

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 7:58 pm

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It is too bad that the Valkyrie box couldnt include 8 Stormtroopers for a complete set, instead of having to buy both the box and the blister.

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Legion 4

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 11:54 pm

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I'll have to see ... but IIRC they are released at the same ...

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primarch

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:11 am

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Hi!

Added the valkerie and the similar flier to net epic as well. One is a light transport with some offensive capability and the other a "gunship" type predator.

Nice to have new model again.

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Xavi

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:08 pm

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Hello all,

Looking at the E:A rules in more detail I have noted that a lunar class cruiser costs 50 points less than a shadowsword. The shadwosword is a somewhat specialized AT weapon (yeah, I am that smart) and is specialized in dealing with enemy heavies as a consequence. It has the drawback that it can be shot back ad has a limited range, while the lunar cannot be shot back and has unlimited range. This got me wondering if this, coupled with the ability of the lunar to place a large barrage (even if only 3BP strong) in a point of the table, would mean that a lunar is better on the battlefield that a SINGLE shadowsword. It costs less points, so I was wondering if I am correct. At least this seems so to me

Seeing this, it would seem that if you were planning on using a single titan killer the shadowsword is less efficient than the lunar cruiser. I suppose other armies get similar combinations. Am I right here? Is the lunar a better titan killer than a single shadwosword for less points?

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Warmaster Nice

Post subject: Lunars vs single shadowswords

Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 7:31 pm

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Spacecaft can be pretty tricky. First of all you have to declare whch turn it shows up on the table. If you're unlucky it will not show up until the very end of the battle when it is too late to make a difference. The advantage of the shadowsword is, that theoretically it is capable of shooting every turn.
that said the large barrage template and usually pretty high firepower of orbital bombardments makes then very usefull in many situations.

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CyberShadow

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Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 12:13 am

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I rarely use space craft, and I am certainly no expert, but that has never stopped me having an opinion in the past!

Personally, I would take the ShadowSword. The Lunar gets to fire only once during the game, and can be seen off by other space craft. Also, you have a limited control of exactly where it appears. If it gets there too late, you may find your own troops caught in the blast as well!

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