TOURNAMENT       2006   SPECIAL PREVIEW A brief look at all the players and their army lists ahead of OGC’s eighth Annual Tournament Tournament History 1st 2nd  3rd 1999 Mike Brandon Michael Pang Mark Berkley 2000 Mike Brandon Michael Pang Adam May 2001 Mike Brandon Michael Pang Adam May 2002 Mike Brandon Adam May Michael Pang 2003 Adam May Mike Brandon Andy Townley 2004 Mike Brandon Adam May Andy Townley 2005 James Brown Mike Brandon Adam May James Brown – Sisters of Battle Came from nowhere last Tournament to become 40k Champion for the first time. In the last 12 months, James has gone from being ranked amongst OGC’s lowest to its very best with an almost flawless set of games since becoming Champion. Expect a similar performance this year. Odds – 2 – 1 [Form last 6 months: 67%] Commander – Cannoness (Melta Pistol, Jump Pack, Rosarius, Axes of Retribution, Litanies of Faith)120 pts Hero - Missionary Champion (Plasma Gun, Medicus Ministorum 40 pts Squads - Seraphim (5, 3 w/ twin hand flamers, Veteran w/ Brazier of Holy fire) 217 pts Seraphim (5, Melta Bombs) 200 pts Celestians (7. Plasma Pistol, Chainsword, Multi-melta, Meltagun) 237 pts Sisters (7. Heavy Flamer, Flamer, Plasma Grenades) 221 pts Sisters (6, Heavy Bolter) 172 pts Sisters (6, Heavy Bolter) 172 pts Sisters (5, Plasma grenades) 145 pts Support – Vehicle Squad (Immolator, w/ Supercharged Engines & Heavy Flamers, Rhino w/ charged engine) 200 pts Vehicle Squad (Immolator, w/ Ablative Armour & Multi-meltas, Rhino)                280 pts TOTAL 2000 pts Mike Brandon – Chaos Stunned by James Brown in last years final, Brandon will be out for revenge and have a point to prove as OGC’s only 40k player to have more than one title to his name. Flirting with the Imperial Guard hasn’t wielded great results but his Chaos command has been flawless as ever, despite a pre-tournament defeat to Brown. Odds – 3 – 1   [Form last 6 months: 62%] Hero - Aspiring Champion (Night Lord, Bolter, Power Sword) 47 pts Icon Bearer (Night Lord, Meltagun, Conversion Field) 73 pts Aspiring Champion (Mk Nurgle, Mk1 Plasma Pistol, Chainsword) 47 pts Squads - Terminators (3, 1 Heavy Flamer, 2 Power Fists) 190 pts Veterans (5, Night Lords, Heavy Bolter, Lascannon, 3 Bolters) 246 pts Night Lords (6, 5 Bolters, Mk1 Plasma Gun) 191 pts Night Lords (5, 4 Bolters, Missile Launcher w/ Plasma Missiles) 192 pts Night Lords (5, 2 Heavy Bolters, 3 Bolters) 173 pts Plague Marines (5, 1 Mk1 Plasma Gun) 188 pts Noise Marines (4, 3 Sonic Blasters, 1 Blastmaster) 195 pts Support – Possessed Predator (Twin Lascannons, Heavy Bolter Sponsons, combi-bolter) 194 pts Predator Squadron ( w/ Twin Lascannons +1 w/ Heavy Bolter Sponsons) 270 pts TOTAL 2006 pts Adam May – Orks Angered by his 3rd place showing after being bowled out the Tournament in last years Semi-final against Brandon, May is out to make this Tournament his second crown. The Orks are ready, are you? Odds – 4 – 1 [Form last 6 months: 67%] Commander – Warphead (Weirdboy Staff) 199 pts Hero - Bigboss (Bolter Combi Weapon, Power Axe, ‘eavy Armour) 59 pts Drillboss (Jump Pack, Power Axe) 32 pts Mekaniak (Shokk Attack Gun) 43 pts Runtherd 18 pts Painboy 18 pts Squads - Nobz (3, Mega Armour, Storm bolters, power fists) 265 pts Stormboyz (8, 8 Chainswords) 144 pts Death Skullz (4, 4 Rocket Launchers) 168 pts Evil Sunz (5, Warbikes) 235 pts Orks (20, 2 Chainswords) 246 pts Snotlings (3) 15 pts Support - Dreadnought (2 Power Fists, Heavy Bolter, Rocket Launcher) 145 pts Killa Kans (2, Power Claws, Rocket Launchers) 140 pts Pulsa Rokkit 50 pts Vehicle Squad (Warbuggy w/ Multi-meltas, Scorcher, War Trukk w/ Twin Hvy Bolters) 165 pts Vehicle Squad (Warbuggy w/ Multi-meltas, War Trak w/ T Hvy Bolters, War Trukk w/ T Hvy Bolters) 230 pts TOTAL 2005 pts Simon Gray – Tyranids Despite a generally impressive record with the Tyranids, Simon’s lack of Tournament success continued with them last year. However he poses enough of a threat to keep players thinking and will be out to show that he can no longer be ignored, he hasn’t been defeated since the last Tournament. Odds – 8 – 1 [Form last 6 months: 88%] Commander – Hive Tyrant (Voltage Field, Sharpened Claws, Enhanced Senses, Catalyst, Psychic scream)246 pts Hero - Lictor (Hardened Carapace) 116 pts Lictor (Sharpened Claws) 103 pts Squads - Tyranid Warriors (4 w/ voltage fields) 300 pts Tyranid Warriors (4 w/ voltage fields) 300 pts Genestealers (10) 280 pts Hormagaunts (12) 96 pts Hormagaunts (12) 96 pts Hormagaunts (12) 96 pts Hormagaunts (12) 96 pts Gargoyles (6) 96 pts Support – Biovores (3 w/ 4 Spore Mines) 180 pts TOTAL 2005 pts Monovie Asita – Eldar A player who’s form is dictated by his mood on the day, if he commits himself to the battle he can compete with the very best, but if he allows himself to be ground down he stands little chance. Made 4th last year, and only just lost out to James Brown in the Semi-finals.  Odds – 10 – 1 [Form last 6 months: 50%] Commander – Avatar 300 pts Hero - Warlock (Level 2, Force Sword) 108 pts Exarch (Swooping Hawk, Lasblaster) 95 pts Exarch (Warp Spider, Jump generator, 2 death spinners) 90 pts Squads - Guardians (7, Shuriken Catapults) 98 pts Guardians (7, Shuriken Catapults) 98 pts Guardians (7, Shuriken Catapults) 98 pts Dire Avengers (8) 176 pts Swooping Hawks (4) 112 pts Warp Spiders (4) 164 pts Jetbikes (5, 1 Shrieker Cannon) 160 pts Support - Dreadnought (Pulse Laser) 200 pts Falon Grav Tank (Pulse Laser, Scatter Laser) 233 pts Vyper (Shuriken Cannon) 60 pts TOTAL 2004 pts Andy Townley – Ultramarines After last year embarrassment and a bottom of the group finish, Andy’s form has never matched that of his 3rd place claims in 2003 & 2004. In major need of a revival of his 40k career, and what better place to do it than in the Tournament, his Ultramarines are in full swing after a pre-Tournament wipe-out of Luke Greensmith. Odds – 12 – 1 [Form last 6 months: 47%] Commander – Chaplain Hero (Boltgun) 87 pts Techmarine (Chainsword, Boltgun) 38 pts Squads - Veterans (10, 1 Power Axe, 1 Heavy Bolter, 1 Plasma Gun) 360 pts Tactical (10, Multi melta, Plasma Gun, Chainsword) 375 pts Tactical (10, Missile Launcher w/ Plasma Missiles, Flamer, Chainsword, Krak Grenades) 391 pts Assault (5, 9 Chainswords, 1 Power Sword, Jump Packs, Melta Bombs) 224 pts Devastator (5, 2 Heavy Bolter) 180 pts Support – Dreadnought (Assault Cannon, Power Fist) 175 pts Dreadnought (Assault Cannon, Power Fist) 175 pts TOTAL 2005 pts Luke Greensmith – Space Marines More defeats have seen Luke’s abysmal records drop further over the past year. However a lack of pressure is in itself an opportunity, and whilst Luke will not be expecting to advance beyond the first round, he can cause enough of an upset to have a major effect on the Tournament, memories point to his defeat of Andrew Townley last year. Despite a pre-tournament wipe-out he has also beaten Brown and May and drawn with Brandon in the last few months, capable of an upset. Odds – 24 – 1 [Form last 6 months: 24%] Commander – Techmarine (Power Axe, Refractor Field, Frenzon) 50 pts Squads - Tactical (10, Multi-melta, flamer, chainsword) 376 pts Tactical (5, Heavy Bolter) 165 pts Tactical (5, Meltagun, Chainsword) 160 pts Assault (5, 8 Plasma pistols, 1 Plasma Gun, 1 Chainsword) 200 pts Assault (5, 8 Plasma pistols, 1 Plasma Gun, 1 Chainsword) 200 pts Assault (5, 10 Plasma pistols) 200 pts Support – Dreadnought (Assault Cannon, Power Fist) 175 pts Vehicle Squadron (1 Razorbacks w/ twin heavy bolters, 2 Rhinos) 224 pts Vehicle Squadron (2 Landspeeders w/ Multi-meltas & driver w/plasma pistol) 150 pts TOTAL 2000 pts Tim Harness – Eldar Failed to impress at last years fantasy Tournament, don’t expect anything from Tim’s first entry into this Tournament. Odds – 50 – 1 Commander – Avatar 300 pts Hero - Warlock (Level 2, Force Sword, Psychic Hood) 132 pts Exarch (Banshee Mask, Executioner, Conversion Field, Fighting Fury, Tough, Plasma grenades)103 pts Exarch (Banshee Mask, Power Sword, Conversion Field, Haywire grenade, Fighting Fury, Tough, Plasma grenades, Melta Bombs) 110 pts Squads - Guardians (7, Power Swords & Laspistols) 119 pts Howling Banshees (7) 189 pts Howling Banshees (7) 189 pts Howling Banshees (5) 135 pts Support - Dreadnought  160 pts Falon Grav Tank (Shuriken Cannon) 228 pts Harlequins (8, 7 Powers Swords, 1 Harlequins Kiss, Refractor Fields, Melta Bombs) 340 pts TOTAL 2004 pts Tournament History 1st 2nd  3rd 2003 Simon Gray Mike Brandon James Brown 2004 Simon Gray Mike Brandon James Brown 2005 Simon Gray James Brown Mike Brandon Dwarves  (Simon Gray) Lord - Lord (Great Wpn w/ Master Rune of spite, Shield w/ Rune of Stone)   199 pts Hero - Runesmith (Great Wpn, Shield w/ Rune of Stone & Rune of Spell Breaking) 111 pts Thane (Army Battle Standard w/ Master rune of Grungni) 140 pts Thane (Great Wpn, Shield w/ Rune of Stone & Rune of Brotherhood) 96 pts Core -  Longbeards (19, Great wpns, shields, rangers, full command, runes of determination & courage)  360 pts Warriors (20, Great wpns, shields, full command) 245 pts Warriors (11, shields, musician) 105 pts Hammerers (17, shields, musician, champion) 239 pts Special - Miners (20, full command, Steam drill) 270 pts Rare - Organ Gun 120 pts Organ Gun 120 pts Total - 2005 pts Tomb Kings  (James Brown) Lord - High Priest (Staff of Ravening, Hieratic Jar)   270 pts Hero - Tomb Prince (Great Weapon)  106 pts Priest (Casket, Mighty Plaques)  260 pts Priest 115 pts Core -  Skeleton Warriors (28, Spears, War Banner, full command) 249 pts Skeleton Warriors (19, Bows, full command) 152 pts Heavy Horsemen (15, Banner of Undying Legion, Full command) 240 pts Special - Tomb Guard (18, Icon of Rakpah, Full Command) 216 pts Tomb Scorpion 85 pts Tomb Scorpion 85 pts Rare - Bone Giant 220 pts Total - 1998 pts Empire  (Mike Brandon) Lord - Wizard Lord (Level 4, Ring of Volans)   240 pts Hero - Battle Standard (Full Plate Armour, Sword of Might)  103 pts Battle Wizard (Level 2, Wizards Staff) 110 pts Battle Wizard (Level 2) 95 pts Core -  Handgunners (10) 80 pts Handgunners (10) 80 pts Handgunners (10) 80 pts Handgunners (10) 80 pts Free Companies Detachment (5) 25 pts Knightly Order (8, full command, Inner Circle) 248 pts Knights of the White Wolf (8, full command, Inner Circle) 264 pts Special - Cannons (3)   300 pts Rare - Helblasters (2) 250 pts Total - 2,005 pts Skaven  (Andy Townley) Hero - Chieftain [Army Battle Standard, Heavy Armour] 74 pts Warlock Engineer [Wrp-Bldes, Upg. Warp-Energy Condenser] 70 pts Warlock Engineer [Wrp-Bldes, Upg. Warp-Energy Condenser] 70 pts Core -  Clanrats [25, Ratling Gun, full command] 210 pts Clanrats [25, Ratling Gun, full command] 210 pts Clanrats [25, Ratling Gun, full command] 210 pts Slaves [25] 50 pts Slaves [25] 50 pts Slaves [26] 52 pts Special - Warplock Jezzails[10]  200 pts Warplock Jezzails[10]  200 pts Warplock Jezzails[10]  200 pts Plague Monks [20, Banner of Burning Hatred, Add. hand weapons, full command,]210 pts Rare - Warp-Lightning Cannon 100 pts Warp-Lightning Cannon 100 pts Total - 2006 pts Blood Dragon Vampire Counts (Luke Greensmith) Lord - Vampire Lord (Shield, Plate Armour, Level 3 wizard, Barded Nightmare, Heart Piercing, Gem of Blood)  406 pts Hero - Necromancer (Level 2, Nightmare, Book of Arkhan)  133 pts Necromancer (Level 2, Nightmare, Black Periapt)  115 pts Core -  Skeletons (28, Spears, Shields, Full Command) 295 pts Zombies (38, Musician, Standard Bearer) 203 pts Zombies (38, Musician, Standard Bearer) 203 pts Dire Wolves (10) 100 pts Special - Black Knights (11, full command, Banner of Doom) 365 pts Rare - Banshee  90 pts Banshee  90 pts Total - 2,000 pts High Elves  (Tim Harness) Lord - High Elf Mage (Level 4, Seer, Jewel of the Dusk)  300 pts Hero - High Elf Mage (Level 2 with dispel scroll) 150 pts High Elf Mage (Level 2 with dispel scroll) 150 pts High Elf Mage (Level 2. Blessed Tome) 155 pts Core -  Archers (10) 120 pts Archers (10) 120 pts Spearmen (19, full command, War Banner) 264 pts Special - Sword Masters (19, Banner of Sorcery, Amulet of Purifying Flame, full command) 342 pts Rare - Repeater Bolt Throwers (4) 400 pts Total - 2001 pts