Astra Militarum vs Chaos Space Marines. Warhammer 40k in 40 minutes 1750 point battle

In this 1750 point battle Nick gets to try the Imperial Guard for the first time on 40k in 40m and he is very excited. There are tanks. There are more tanks. And, there are so many ways to go boom! He faces off against Chaos Space Marines piloted by someone who may surprise you. Here's a hint. There are rhinos.
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IMPERIAL GUARD
Battalion Detachment
HQ
Company commander: Plasma pistol, Power sword
Tank Commander: Battle Cannon,, Lascannon,2 Heavy Bolters
TROOPS
Infantry Squad
Heavy Weapon Team: Heavy bolter
Infantry Squad
Heavy Weapon Team: Autocannon
Infantry Squad
Heavy Weapon Team: Autocannon
Infantry Squad
Heavy Weapon Team: Autocannon
ELITES
Bullgryns
Veterans
FAST ATTACKS
Armoured Sentinels
Armoured Sentinel: Plasma Cannon
Armoured Sentinel: Plasma Cannon
Hellhounds
Hellhound: Heavy Bolter, Inferno Cannon
HEAVY SUPPORT
Cyclops Demolition Vehicle
Leman Russ Battle Tanks
Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter
Leman Russ Demolisher: Heavy Bolter, Demolisher Siege Cannon
Manticore: Heavy Bolter
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Chimera: Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolter
Chimera: Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolter
Hades Breaching Drill
CHAOS SPACE MARINES
Battalion Detachment
Legion: Renegade Chapters
HQ
Daemon Prince: Hellforged sword
Huron Blackheart
Master of Possession
TROOPS
Chaos Cultists
Chaos Space Marines
Chaos Space Marines
Chaos Space Marines
ELITES
Helbrute
FAST ATTACK
Bikers
HEAVY SUPPORT
Obliterators
3x Obliterator: 3x Crushing fists, 3x Fleshmetal guns
Venomcrawler
Venomcrawler
FLYER
Heldrake
DEDICATED TRANSPORTS
Chaos Rhino
Chaos Rhino
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[@PlayOnTabletop]

Our friends at Miniwargaming have launched their Ravaged Star campaign and it funded so fast! Campaign is only eight days! Check it out here: gamefound.com/projects/miniwargaming/ravaged-star

[@bradiq306]

Very cool minis

[@cartoonhead5819]

Hugs guys that was so funny. Best match to date..

[@Lenriak]

Playing Scots without even trying a terrible accent is just bad luck... then again, luck might have been worse *with* a terrible accent.

[@eldunae922]

See Steve? The warp is a pathway for many abilities one would consider unnatural. Like rolling 6s

[@RedJesseGaming]

is it possible to learn this power?

[@grantguetschow5129]

Not from the imperium and their corpse-emperor...

[@alphariusalpharius3921]

I am alpharius everything I say is a lie world eaters are the most fun with 108 attacks made from 8 models

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

I respect the reference and agree with this statement.

[@Autechltd]

@@alphariusalpharius3921 my Death Guard player friend was pretty smug until 10 berserkers charged into his Blightlords tearing them to shreds with Vets + Butcher's Nail. I must have rolled lots of 5's because I remember rolling having to roll some 120+ hit rolls across two fight activations (DG rolled some very good saves too).

[@deadlypants9464]

Steve actually doing well is the most satisfying thing ever; also, Steve actually rolling well whe he switches to chaos is the greatest heel turn of all time

[@wrestlingguy8722]

And it shows that in some matches Chaos can be decent!

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

Agreed, the gods fovour the one whose reckless actions have lost the space marines many championships and battles as well as brothers. The dark gods are very pleased with their new servant

[@deadlypants9464]

@@the_king_of_kings_3413 I would love if they played into it and we got more of Heel Chaos Steve and it truly was the year of Steve

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

@@deadlypants9464 yes, i hope so too

[@SeismicHammer]

That's why he plays Astral Claws

[@gardenoir6176]

40k in 40 minutes is the most digestible way to consume Warhammer on KZbin. There's absolutely no channel I prefer than the conciseness and production value of this channel: no contest.

[@lukerogers9348]

They have been blessed by the Emperor HIMSELF!!!

[@_OldWorldCharm_]

Same. I just cannot sit through anything longer and the personalities here are great. Awesome sportsmanship no matter what.

[@icecream1910]

I 2nd that motion

[@ericochoa5784]

I don't understand all the other channels posting 2hr+ batreps. I mean who has time for that? Maybe I just have a short attention span

[@MastaDRD]

100% same. I've never clicked away from one of their battle reports before it was done, not even once. Wish I could say the same for others... Of the rest, I tend to enjoy MWG's, and on the exceedingly rare occasions Guy puts out a battle report I've only ever felt outright disappointed by one Midwinter Minis video (and that was for strategic rather than presentational reasons.) Tabletop Tactics have a great staff, but I'm not a big fan of the whole 'come back to the game at end of phase to recap' thing, I'd much rather see an edited-for-brevity phase in progress so I can follow the game essentially in realtime. Hell on the note of editing, I barely enjoy these guys' live videos any less than the fully edited/trimmed ones. They're just... fun to watch consistently.

[@charlesdbelt]

Just like the traitor legions, Steve's drip improved dramatically after he welcomed chaos into his life. dude is looking fulgrim fresh

[@francescogulisano2917]

Steve decided that if he's not going to win at games, he's going to dominate in the field of fashion. That outfit was really fine

[@henrytrimble4929]

Right?! I really enjoyed it!

[@bbqshapes3288]

steve lookin like a man of culture and knowledge. befitting someone going for masters in education

[@francescogulisano2917]

@@bbqshapes3288 "when the game is at 11a.m. but you have to discuss your master thesis at 2p.m."

[@eliasalias7851]

Was looking for this!

[@mikenichols7760]

It's a bloody and wailing day in the neighborhood..

[@KhanjoOfEthiopia]

I love that Steve has a loyalist astral claws army and then his first outing with CSM is the Red Corsairs, a man can only fail so many rolls before turning to the dark gods and is it just me or does anyone else think Nick would be a tabletop terror if he ever played a faction that specializes in melee?

[@dewseff8492]

he would be a terror if he played a faction that wasnt terrible lol

[@461Dragonman]

I want to see him use that new GSC codex with those buffed up melee units. It'd be SO SICK!

[@toxicfireball2690]

@@dewseff8492 He plays pre 9th Ed Tau and IG, two bottom tier factions lol.

[@TheDownrankTrain]

Nicks Terrorist Genestealer Cult is one of my favorite armies. I always look forward to seeing him use the rock grinder as an IRA car bomb in every game because people never learn.

[@pinoarias8601]

Therapist: "Chaos Steve can't hurt you, he isn't real".

[@gabrielehu3157]

idkw i read techpriest

[@Bluecho4]

Chaos Steve:

[@florians9949]

Guardman Nick: YES HE DOES!

[@Bluecho4]

Steve finally managed to shrug off his dice curse. And all it cost was a deal with the devil. The Astral Claws have become everything they were fated to be.

[@charnelgaurd1085]

Steve winning as Red Corsairs would be narratively hilarious

[@PlayOnTabletop]

You don't say...

[@ivanzidarov5696]

Steve needs to accept that he can’t win with the Astral Claws because he is running them as good guys and they are not! Never were. So now that he came out of the closet on that one he started rolling box cars and making his 9” charges just like Tak. Enjoy the warp, Steve - can’t wait to hear which ruinous power you end up going for!

[@the_guitarcade]

30:22 Chaos Marine Steve finally dropped his cover as Lapdog Marine Steve, and revealed his true identity as the reincarnation of Horus, breaking T'au Nick's sanity and destroying his will to live in one fell swoop.

[@135Tomm]

Straight after your timestamp Steve gains a wound from 'devourer of souls' following a melee kill.. I've never heard of this and can't find it in chaos codex, can someone point me in the right direction?

[@JohnPC00]

Steve sold his soul to the ruinous powers, completing the circle of an Astral Claws player.

[@wrestlingguy8722]

It is fate

[@TuberTugger]

28:00 - Steve spitting truth. As someone who played competitive mtg, I can say this is a hard lesson for a lot of people. If something is statistically the correct move, even if it fails, you made the right call.

[@woodsxc]

Me, who doesn’t even play: “Ah yes, a classic blunder by Nick.” I love your content. Please keep making awesome videos!

[@johnwiles4661]

Split fire..... 🤔

[@aidanmckeown4791]

That Steve intro genuinely had me howling with laughter, amazing as always lads

[@cartoonhead5819]

Same here, that was a really fun to watch match.

[@TheDharmaNerd]

That joke really felt like one for the fans.

[@rzimmermann32]

You guys have hands down the most entertaining battle reports - always - chef's kiss!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you! Kind of you to say!

[@garettparisien2405]

Steve should be right at home with Red Corsairs since he plays astral claws.

[@Bluecho4]

He finally accepted his fate. It was always going to be this way.

[@wrestlingguy8722]

@@Bluecho4 Exactly. Their Geneseed is tainted eternally!

[@joachimdebusschere6778]

"Yes you are rolling poorly" "But that's not why i'm losing" Dying here XD

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Nice to see this classic line make a comeback

[@x3fm690]

I like how at 22:03 when he says "watch this", a shadow is cast over his face really completes the whole "evil steve" vibe

[@futureemp3084]

That's how chaos works. It gives you a taste of extreme power, but there will be a catch... there will be a price. I'm worried for Steve's soul.

[@reimalaluan9694]

Im also worried about a vindicare assasin waiting somewhere with Steve on his crosshair.

[@magnus0017]

I was a little sad it wasn't Dave playing, but then, I was super excited to see the true killer of space Marines step up to take his place. Love all you for your editing and presentation, keep it up!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We haven't done the math but we are pretty sure Steve is responsible for more Imperial deaths on this channel than any other general

[@magnus0017]

@@PlayOnTabletop so what you're really saying is nobody plays Kreig?

[@Eruidraith]

When I saw those Leman Russes advance into the center I gasped. As a veteran guard player, I know the agony of having a tank get tagged in melee and the horror of "oh god he's in charge range now isn't he" was real. This was a great vid, love seeing Space Marine Steve out here playing the True Marines! EDIT: OH NOOOOoooOoOoOOOOOoo

[@gwaltzilla]

I love ya Nick but I have got to pull for Chaos Steve this time. You guys should put out a little video of every time you guys said Steve was falling to chaos titled "We all saw this coming."

[@theballadoflhii1009]

I need more Chaos Marine Steve! Love the cozy fireplace look with the absolute terror of Chaos

[@NicolaiVE]

I can forgive Nick for misplaying the guard, especially since they are in a realy tough spot. Steve is getting very savy in his plays and pointing out mistakes by his oponent, he's growing as a player. But please... Please burn those dice! It realy isn't very fun to watch those orange f*ckers roll this bad. Just have some 40k in 40min dice made and use them!!! (and merchandise!!)

[@hossdelgato6098]

So many things take my time. Sometimes I don’t have a lot of time. Asking for only 40 min to watch a whole battle is too sick

[@TheShadowdak]

As a Scotsman, Nick did our regiment dirty! DONT SPLIT FIRE! OR CHARGES! Great game, hope Nick still had fun!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

He always does

[@TitoSilvey]

Tycho's commentary is SO GOOD. No shade to JT, but it's awesome to have the variety (and the Chaos bias is fun to ngl lol)

[@grimnartusk265]

i love JTs voice it sounds good asf and had that professional sport commentator vibe, and i like Tycho's more "immersion" type commentary where he acts like he's watching a REAL fight not a "sport" event, it's cool too, and also because he's clearly a heretic :) lol they both fun in they own way, i really like everybody on this channel which is SUPER rare, like they'd usually always ONE person i can't stand but i really enjoy all of PoT's members they are all damn glorious folk

[@mikhailmaksimov9777]

Steve has finally discovered the power of chaos, and so the Astral Claws became the Red Corsairs...

[@tobijensen632]

Easily the best video by far you guys have done, extremely fun seeing Steve do well and Nick happy as ever

[@stefanjennings4666]

Happy as ever, if not somewhat delirious from lack of sleep.

[@samidib10]

My son Steve was looking fresh as hell with a button up shirt, tie, AND a cashmere sweater. Straight up motivated me to go to my games looking like that 100% made this game feel more like generals leading armies love it!

[@mrsilverbutton7786]

This was such an awesome game! Great to see players rock new armies, I'm excited to see more! Plus loved the 750 point games to showcase that size. 2000 points is daunting in terms of models, time, and money so this was incredibly refreshing!

[@bbqshapes3288]

i was going for imperial guard until i saw Steve was playing chaos. For obvious narrative reasons i was hoping Steve would win and assumed his dice rolling would improve drastically. Steves level of corruption should be kept track of from now on

[@juancovini6481]

I love how the Chaos Gods are tempting Steve to pass to their side, cmon Steve do it man, the Emperor abandoned you last year

[@dominicsilvi9551]

Steve got the his year by pledging to the dark gods

[@ArawnNox]

What is the main takeaway from this? That Steve needs to stop pretending to be a Loyalist and EMBRACE CHAOS!

[@kjbarker121623]

I love watching Steve do well, but it’s too bad it took a pact with the dark powers to do it. Nifty to see him playing all Astral Claws this year though! Very fluffy army choices.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

He was playing Red Corsa... Ahhh. I see what you did there.

[@tnttv5360]

How steve was introduced as the chaos marine player was really cool. Btw I love the sweater steve.

[@danollerenshaw8410]

Great game. Those Ravaged Star minis are awesome. Backed the project today when it went live! :) Can't wait to get them

[@neebogreebo2052]

Absolutely love this show. The production quality is amazing, and the time and effort you guys put in is obvious. It's great seeing a bunch of guys who clearly have a passionate love for the game turning it into something that's fun and easy to watch. 10/10!

[@nerdicinspiration3522]

Loved everything about this. From my boy Steve doing well and being excited about his rolls, to the epic intro, cinematic effects. Friendly for new players to follow the game and for advanced players to hear anecdotes about strategy. Can't get enough of this channel.

[@jamesmontalvo5026]

Steve falling to chaos is so narratively correct it is delicious!!

[@maxtoast1164]

I love that Steve play chaos marines even more as red Corsairs Glory to the dark gods

[@gabrielmarquez4029]

I did not expect the Steve villain arc. Him switching to Red Corsairs is too perfect 😂

[@alcapwned3933]

One of the most exciting battle reports in a hot minute. Seeing Nick struggle with guardsman and Steve dominate with chaos is a damn treat.

[@Okamithegod]

Time to send the claws back to be repainted as chaos now

[@chiefnastygaming8485]

This is the first 40k match I’ve ever watched. Planing on watching a lot more of them on your channel. Good job guys.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Glad you enjoyed it and hope you enjoy the rest

[@vus9555]

Just wanted to say that few weeks ago I got one of your vids randomly appear on my recommended tab and after watching it I bought starter kit and now I almost finished collecting 2k points of space marines. So thanks for giving me a new hobby and for ruining my home budget ;P Great video as always !

[@indecisionator]

i know its nick's first time playing guard, but just some tips o n playing it 1) the battlecannon has 72" range, meaning it doesnt need to move unless its getting line of sight 2) if something is going to charge a leman russ, in your turn put bullgryns or an infantry squad in front of it 3) bring a deathstrike (not a tip, but it would be cool) 4) leman russ tank commanders with demolisher cannons that move under 5" can kill pretty much any model they see, and have a 2cp stratagem to max out their shots

[@lycanleader1453]

Thank god for you guys giving me my warhammer fix I haven't been able to play in over 2 years and none of the stores are doing warhammer40k night keep it up your the best!!!!!

[@RogueLeaderEcho]

Steve undefeated. Beat Nick on the field, beat him soundly in the wardrobe department. Looking good Steve!

[@LyonManes]

Watching Warhammer 40k is only done with this channel. No other channel I've watched puts this much thought, energy, and fun into their games as this channel. I wish you guys would branch out to other games that I enjoy, but not everyone can love TCGs like me. :(

[@Mognemind]

A few months ago I played my Death Guard against Blood Angels. At turn 3, my opponent just let me reroll without paying CPs, since in two whole turns of shooting and fighting I managed to score just one wound. Nick, Steve, if you read this, I feel you

[@richtwell3531]

"He shall know your ways as if born to them" The prophecy has been fulfilled! Slaanesh STEVE HAS RISEN!!!

[@Nidjal]

Tyranid Crusher Stampede when?! There is too little Tyranid action around here!

[@asaffin1]

I was really hoping for more of the Ravaged Star line to be on parade here. But I'm more than happy to see Steve do some curb stomping for once!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

These were prototypes so we were happy to get some to try out this early in development. That and we only had a weekend to paint them. They are amazing minis

[@asaffin1]

@@PlayOnTabletop Hope to see more of them in the future!

[@zackhyde8837]

Perhaps Steve could convert to Chaos full time? Would love to see Black Legion or World Eaters on the channel!

[@madprophet6891]

MY BOY STEVE ABSOLUTELY KILLING IT! I'm so happy for him. Great game, and great sportsmanship from bundle-of-joy Nick, always refreshing to see that energy at the table.

[@edwadloozley5309]

Hey Nick. 1: those dice are rough man, I feel you. 2: playing with my guard buddy he prevents me charging his Leman Russ by having a guard squad or Bullgryns or something similar, stand in front of the tank. I also understand you were really tired trying to play, and you’re new to playing Guard, so I hope do better next time!

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

Yeah I noticed that same strategy when Tanya was playing, it's all about the tanks :P

[@MichaelSmith-pz3hs]

Would love to see a full list of the veil touched if possible! It would be awesome to see them all together in action and to get an idea of what the boxes together offer for us 40k lovers

[@michaelcassar9443]

So Nick is in t-shirt and Steve wolly sweater in the same ambient...am I missing something here? Keep it up guys! Love your work👏🍾

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Standard Canadian is all

[@TheCrimsonArchivist]

the ravaged star minis look so awesome i got the entire set plus an extra squad of each regular infantry, they just look so awesome!

[@leonarbitrarynonsense359]

Steve and Nick are honestly my favorite duo.

[@92bagder]

this is what happens to Nick when he strays away from the Greater Good

[@That__Guy]

As a guardsman you cannot lose! You either win by killing the enemy or you win by dying a glorious death for the emperor!

[@mantiskay438]

Im actually glad to see you guys running heretics other than DG or TS keep it up great video

[@MonkeiKing]

I think ive watched this match 3 times now and it'll probably be 4 soon enough. Love Nick and Steve's energy together

[@MichaelThomas-bq8pb]

The year of Steve is when Steve joins the dark side and embraces the ways of Chaos.

[@Kreidian]

That was a Fun game to watch, awesome as always. Gratz to Chaos Marine Steve, long may he reign. Also amazing is Miniwargaming's Ravaged Star minis, I simply had to back it cause those minis look SO good and I MUST have them (and the campaign was already like 600% funded by the time I put my pledge in) so that's nice... :D

[@laxo2002]

This might be the best episode you've done. Very enjoyable!

[@gameswithtoasty3246]

Great to see Steve playing Astral Claws again

[@hellojo100]

Steve should play that conquest game Tycho and Nick have been playing, with all the ones he rolls he'd be great at it haha

[@lompyke5193]

The announcer has a awesome voice, he should narrate mor of those 40kin40m episodes. Simply epic!

[@Max-sz9ez]

That guard army looks amazing! God I am envious hahahaha

[@MrFindlaycrg]

Thanks man, it's my army! Watch the channel in the next two months, there' some BIG things coming!

[@keldor8302]

I think I figured it out. Tau Nick fell victim to new-model-syndrome. Meanwhile, Steve abandoning the Emperor and taking new models, caused a tear in the fabric of reality. Resulting in chaos shenanigans to reverse his bad rolls into good rolls instead.

[@PhakesL]

I really must say, the production value of these videos are top notch, really enjoy it! Thanks for great work!

[@ItsXodious]

Steve has been cleansed of the cursed dice by pledging allegence to the ruinous powers. However, freedom from the curse has a cost, for another must too be brought low by 1s and 2s.

[@e21big]

What happened when the Lamenters fall to Chaos? - They became the Rejoyced, a lucky Chaos marine who maintain their luck by suck it all from those surrounded them. This is my head canon now

[@theLohan]

Steve now has to admit that Chaos is the real good guys of 40k

[@CharlieALeigh]

Honestly been waiting for more guard on this channel

[@Hemlock22]

Tycho narrating these is absolutely FIRE. KEEP HIM IN THE BROADCAST BOOTH BROTHERS... unless he playing then its ok.

[@XenoTechnian]

Classic nick, spliting fire, spliting charges, spliting attacks

[@paulbotelho3997]

These two amazing armies and the crawler terrain piece came out of nowhere!

[@rmo917]

The cyclops demolition vehicle cannot shoot in a turn in which it disembarks btw.

[@jamesford5399]

This is the FIRST CSM battle report that I have watched that they actually won!!! Looking forward to more "chaos space marine Steve" episodes.

[@sardauk3038]

From Astral Claws to Red Corsair, how surprising...

[@theoneandonlygrod]

Steve, that warm fuzzy feeling you feel is the Warp overtaking you. It is a good pain.

[@spencerhughes2019]

Steve: stick with chaos Nick: don't let anyone stop you from splitting fire even though you shouldn't

[@AzazelBlau]

Love Chaos Marine Steve and Tycho, well done on the narration, sir. Well done. Thank you all over at Play On for this wonderful battle report.

[@kulrigalestout]

I'm backer #899. When I first saw the minis I decided to proxy them as Red Corsairs, so it's cool to see them in this episode. Looking forward to getting this plastic injection, and getting more upon official release!

[@kingfield99]

Steve, that's clearly a (very nice) cardigan, not a jumper. "the Cardi of Chaos!?"

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Cardi Steve of Chaos?

[@solidsentinel1285]

Man the warp was trying to tempt Steven to turn the whole game

[@KevinME254]

Nick you have to sacrifice one of those dice to the dice-gods by burning it! That will not only please the dice-gods but also make your remaining dice afraid to roll bad. Works every time for me.

[@ivanzidarov5696]

I did not see this coming - Steve running Red Corsairs?! Did you repaint his Astral Claws? 😂😂. I love imperial guard and I love red corsairs - this matchup is a classic already!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We had to paint the Red Corsairs for him and practically force feed him the army even though it is the canon natural progression of his Astral Claws

[@TheShmyt]

Mr. Nick, "don't split fire" is a good rule to follow, and it also applies to attacks in melee

[@PlayOnTabletop]

What about split charges 😀

[@marko243]

I call for a vote to name the Cyclops "Nick's Wheels"

[@modelpainter]

I have been waiting for guard to appear on this channel for so long now, so let's just say I am happy chap watching this today well done play on

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

i am going to say it, as soon as steve stopped playing imperium, the curse latched on to the first imperium player there, nick. god I feel so sorry for you. but... I am a Chaos fan so YYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS GOOOOOOO STTTEEEEEEVVVVEEEEEEEEEEE EMBRACE THE DARKNESS INSIDE AND SET IT FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Oh... That's a troubling theory but feels like that is totally what happened

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

@@PlayOnTabletop I call the year, of, CHAOS STEVE!!!!!! FOR THE DARK GODS!!!!

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

@@PlayOnTabletop btw this is the first time that any youtuber I am subscribed too has replyed to me so... Thanks For Being The First!!!

[@tablekun8690]

I like the sound of chaos marine Steve And from astral claws to red corsairs? Yup he's a heretic

[@PlayOnTabletop]

It all makes sense right?

[@GauntsGhost]

The quality of these videos is just amazing! Love, your content guys!