It Moves! Astra Militarum vs Adeptus Mechanicus. Warhammer 40k in 40m.

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The Imperium has many secrets. Some of those secrets are kept even from allies. And, in the grim dark of the 41st millennium some secrets are worth killing for. The Astra Militarum have discovered something and the Adeptus Mechanicus want to keep that knowledge for themselves.
Guard Nick is back and takes on Tak's Adeptus Mechanicus on a dense city battlefield. We use Warhammer 40k tournament terrain rules in this one.
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LISTS
Astra Militarum Strike Force
Cadian Castellan w/ Drill Commander
Death Korps Marshal
Tank Commander w/ Grand Strategist
Ursula Creed
Cadian Shock Troops
Death Korps of Krieg
Infantry Squad
Hellhound
Kasrkin
Leman Russ Exterminator
Rogal Dorn Battle Tank
Scout Sentinels
Adeptus Mechanics Cohort Cybernetica Strike Force
Cybernetica Datasmith w/ Lord of Machines
Tech-Priest Enginseer w/ Necromechanic
Tech-Priest Manipulus w/ Emotionless Clarity
Technoarcheologist (Indianna Throne)
Skitarii Vanguard
Kastelan Robots
Kataphron Breachers
Onager Dunecrawler
Serberys Sulphurhounds
Sicarian Infiltrators
Skorpius Disintegrator
Sydonian Dragoons with Taser Lances
Sydonian Dragoons with Taser Lances
Music License Code:MB01OH6MVW4ZHGD

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Happy New Year! A couple notes about this game. Excited to start of 2024 with Astra Militarum and the Remote Controlled Rogal Dorn from @groundeffected. No models were harmed in the making of this battle. For scoring, note that this mission scores additional points for each objective held at the end of the battle.

[@Dracobyte]

Happy New Year guys!

[@TheShyOnion]

More tau nick when???

[@DevotedBard]

Just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic 2023. Your content helped inspired me to make wargaming content of my own. Just launched the channel today. Looking forward to being apart of the wargaming content creator community!

[@Sunny_Jace]

Happy new year 🎉🎉 The Emperor Protect 🙏🙏

[@dalesnider8040]

ROBOTS!

[@vathek5958]

The game summarised Nick: rolls a billion wounds Tak: rolls, shrugs, “I’m okay”

[@dyciefisk2535]

"I think I felt a breeze"

[@Freekymoho]

"Sir, you have pancreatic cancer" *dice rustling* "I'm okay"

[@marcinratajczak9696]

Must have been the wind

[@xaldrortenderofthevats8948]

that Enginseer must be so confused right now. he was sent to just do some routine investigations while everyone else went to kill shit, and suddenly he's being heralded over the noosphere as the lynchpin in the battle's victory.

[@Timelost_Techpriest]

The remote controlled tank has the Omnissiah's approval! Also, great army choices, I love both of these.

[@Timelost_Techpriest]

Those Dragoons _also_ have the Omnissiah's blessing lol.

[@masterg.7474]

You guys missed that during turn four when shooting the Kastelans in ranged, he made a few 6's to save so he would have reflected mortals back at the gaurd

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We did. Sorry for missing that.

[@masterg.7474]

@@PlayOnTabletop it's all good 👍 just wanted to make sure you guys caught it.

[@coreyriegle1328]

Good eye

[@marcovizzari2126]

Didnt they reflect everything on 5s?

[@jarrod1594]

Yeah that tank would've been killed later otherwise.

[@potatolord9715]

I’m glad tak is ok

[@sethmilligan8833]

"Can you kill this unit?" ... *wordlessly shows a bazillion shots going into that unit from all directions*

[@lucasvanscharrel9170]

I realize this every time you release a new battle report: This is hands down the best batrep format on KZbin. You guys are putting in so much hard work, to cut these games down to the most interesting bits and all the editing, interview parts and effects/music make it an absolute joy to watch these. Compare these to all the 4 hour long, unedited battle reports on KZbin that are filmed only from one perspective with bad sound. Thank you for putting so much effort, keep up the great work!

[@josephcerasuolo3563]

Idk how often you guys get praise for your soundtrack choices, I know I've never done it, but whatever was playing during turn 1 was so fucking rad! Metal as hell, and I'm definitely going to be paying more attention in the future to what y'all pick for music.

[@JimBobJohnsonTheThird]

It’s a band called Infected. The song played was “As Death Circles Around Us”. These guys write music about video games actually! Super dope band.

[@timfrazer8812]

I loved the song during the ad mech unit introduction... Does anyone recognise it / know the song name?

[@josephcerasuolo3563]

@@JimBobJohnsonTheThird Thanks for letting me know, I'm definitely going to check them out!

[@brizo9284]

Sometimes I feel like nick's dice are weighted. And not in a way for him to always roll well lol.

[@tristanemery8748]

Tak's dice often seem like they're weighted - just look at how many 6s to save he made this game

[@chronovac]

He's been around Steve too much

[@tjthehobopainter9173]

Dicetray cam, overhead cam, player angle cam, flyby shots, music, voiceover, energy = best gaming channel! Happy newyear and looking foreward to another year of content ^^ starting strong and congrats on the win Tak 😄

[@reeceskinner2776]

What a rough game for Nick man. I don’t know how on Earth he was able to keep it neck and neck. Great work!

[@coreyriegle1328]

I really like how Tak is rolling thru his whole codex to learn how all of it works and interacts and stuff. And even beyond that, I thoroughly enjoy how you guys are showcasing it step by step. It's like it's own little miniseries to me and I've taken to looking forward to the next one as I hear the final PLAY ON from each episode. Way kewl, and thank You, to everyone on PlayOn (especially Nick when he wins with his T'au, it fills me with total vindication and I share those episodes with all my T'au teasing tabletop troglodyte friends) 🤘😎🤙

[@MechShield]

Pretty sure Tau have a better winrate than several factions. I dont think anyone ca

[@stuartlittledrowning4965]

Im very impressed Tak was able to win a game with admech. Very well played!

[@coreyriegle1328]

@@stuartlittledrowning4965 just wait til he fills out his army. He's mowing through these guys, already. This could be the Year uv the Tak

[@Onk3lM0]

The Guard detachment rule is just so bad. I don't think the Guard got any bonus from their "Born Soldiers" rule for the first 3 turns. That rule should just always be active and not just if you stood still.

[@Redvik007]

Well, that's mostly due to them not spamming/bringing the indirect fire Artillery that you'd usually want to have. Understandable for a 40k in 40 minutes but definetly not very optimal

[@Onk3lM0]

@@Redvik007 Spamming artillery isn't much fun for anyone. The index detachment is supposed to be the general purpose one but for Guard it might as well say "This rule exists only for indirect fire units".

[@fendelphi]

It works well with smaller groups of long range fire supports in the early stages, and from turn 3 onwards, for units that have attained a dominant position on the field(like tanks etc.). It is more of a defensive/counter offensive playstyle, and 40k in 40min tends to be very aggressive(especially with Nick playing). When you start to comine things like Castellan giving sustained hits 1, with the enhancement that makes crit be 5+ and with the Lethal effect, in combination with Fields of Fire(and possible Exterminator buff), the damage starts rolling really fast even on things like lasguns and mortars.

[@unbekannteslp7687]

@@Redvik007Spamming artillery is not optimal anymore. Most artillery is hilariously overcosted now. A basilisk or two is pretty good, but anything else… not really.

[@stuartlittledrowning4965]

Seems better than the admech one tak brought. Imagine if 1 third of your army didnt get orders and then you get. "Sentinel detachment ....sentinels get the army rules."

[@Eruidraith]

I love Nick's Tau but ive also been really happy to see him play Guard! I've always loved guard but sometimes I feel like im the only one pushing leman russes around out here. For Cadia!!

[@parapotato]

You are not alone, other armies may have more glitz and glam, but there are always a few of us out there holding the line.

[@patykaarplegos6282]

Russes and baneblades brother. They need to see the field more

[@No_nameOG]

Russes are literally one of the most entertaining kits to build and paint, which is how I ended up with 4 ( and I don’t even play Guard).

[@dissidiafan8402]

As always, you guys have the best production value in the business. Absolutely loved the music choices this game!

[@tojajestemmiszczem7926]

My two favourite armies fighting each other! That should be fun.

[@dominicl5862]

Good job Nick. Youve gotten much better at Guard. I was genuinely on your side with the split fire btw, its just annoying how d6 dmg can let you down. I believe you might've forgotten heavy stubber as well, 6 more shots

[@ivobleijenberg3171]

Those batreps are really getting next level. Very clear explaination, excellent editing on overview, cards and events. Music is good. Great player energy and beautiful armies. 🙌 This was awesome to watch. Thanks!!!

[@ivobleijenberg3171]

@play_on_tabletop ummm. 'Send me a message'. New member 23 minutes ago? Lol. Nice try scamming me.

[@jetthusty8351]

I’d really love to keep seeing more Astra Militarum games from y’all! Recently bought their combat patrol, so I’ve been kinda fixated on them lol

[@stuartlittledrowning4965]

It seems like admech will be that codex that is well balanced to play against the weaker indexes.

[@wilky1189]

I don't know what y'all changed, but the music has been reeeeeeally good in the last few weeks. Happy new year!

[@LakeVermilionDreams]

Love the metal soundtrack! Just makes the story more epic!

[@patrickdavis8271]

That was an amazing game! Well played Tak and Nick! Happy New Year to everyone at Play On Tabletop! !

[@asd__2441]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Another nail-biter between Tak vs Nick!!! The dark UI background and background music were excellent touches as well!

[@revanakado639]

Happy New Year! Really liked the way Nick moved the Sentinel, made me chuckle a bit ;)

[@PlasticAddict301]

Wtf is that Rogal!!!! That is the coolest practical electronics effect I've seen in a 40k model.

[@XMan-mi6gs]

Great nail biter of a game! Happy new year to you guys! And good luck with the channel in 24!

[@TheButters5000]

Rolling that 1 during split fire was - Hilarious, Embarrassing and just Beautiful. Good job! Absolutely brilliant game, well done guys!

[@Sn0w1981]

Great game! The reinforcements strat made the guard infantry very realistic! They should have something like this for Tyranids. Like every turn a new wave of critters show up for free..

[@tristanemery8748]

My sentiments exactly - guard and nids are very similar in how they play, but nids need that little extra staying power on the board to be able to compete

[@anexistanthuman2435]

Tyranids literally have that though

[@tristanemery8748]

@@anexistanthuman2435 yeah, but that's limited to one detachment that is quite specific in what you want to be taking

[@DadofCheems]

Happy New Year. The RC tank is badass.

[@rhino2960]

1:12 i gasped involuntarily when he ran over that mini.

[@Wildwolface77]

What a great way to start the New Year...! Thanks for posting this.... :)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thanks for watching!

[@FrankieMankie]

Hold on a second, there is clearly 1 UNPAINTED Sicarian infiltrator (you can see that at 17:43) which means Tak gets -10 points for not having a fully painted army which means Nick WINS :DDD

[@benmcdonald2836]

Those dice rolls hurt to watch!

[@ThatDragonGuy]

The ImpGuard would be shocked when their technology suddenly stops working lol.

[@thefloridaman41]

Amazing game and looking forward to another year of content from you all.

[@rawrsince718]

Happy New Year! I chose B. Big fan of the new animations. The charge arrows look better. Love that they turn green for successful charges and red for failed ones.

[@Ky-kx2hd]

Commander: I'm not sure who's won, by all accounts it seems as though both of our armies have suffered gre- Scout: I looked into those signals, sir. Commander: WE'VE WON, MEN!

[@jpmountaingaming5681]

Nick, what were those roles man? That has to be the most unluckiest roles I’ve ever seen. Like, you weren’t even getting ones, even though you could often times reroll ones, you just kept getting twos.

[@CrussaderGrarl]

Happy new Year nice Report Love the Rogal Dorn^^

[@wolvie90]

I just wanna say, you boys are looking dapper this batrep! Bringing in the 2024's in style!

[@derpyboi8591]

Imperium Official: That looks like heresy, we're gonna have to censor you Tech Priest: Due to unforeseeable production errors, your guard regiment and the nearby ones won't be receiving any weapons, armor, ammo, or tanks. We will remedy this as soon as possible

[@tenshimusouka5820]

Must be a distribution issue as the imperium doesn’t seem to be providing any future transportation to or from said forgeworld in the foreseeable future. It must just be held up in the administratum.

[@briankohlman227]

Great game from both players! Way to keep playing through it! Tak watch out for that Manichus for up invuln Save ability. It has to be used at the beginning of the shooting phase you don’t get to use it in response.

[@briankohlman227]

@play_on_tabletop Ive WoN?! What did I win?!

[@tommyglisten6501]

What an awesome game! Love it when Tak pulls out the Mechanicus!

[@oc8473]

Insanely good game, can't believe how tough those guard tanks are.

[@jacobkonkel6793]

Always love seeing those Kastellans. Their visors are so good.

[@kiltedcossack]

I love the green AdMech scheme. Strong Latverian vibes.

[@casbernard5582]

So funny that I ended up watching this video the night before I play Questor Mechanicus knights vs Ultramarines! Guess there's a lot of admech/imperium civil war going around xD

[@Accessg]

Fantastic game, guys! That was really damn close! I love me some nick guard, but NEED me some Tak mech!

[@RTSlender]

A. You don’t concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results. No risk is too great to prevent the necessary job from getting done. - Chuck Yeager SPLIT FIRE FOR THE EMPEROR

[@callumhook9903]

The music in this battle is popping ! Good background music !

[@gregb5839]

That was a lot closer than I thought it would be

[@InVerum]

The metal music made this even more epic. Great choice, lads.

[@justaguywithasidewinder]

Nick seems like a great oponet he has so much good energy

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

I'd love it if the RC tank is called Thomas the Tank Engine and in a future episode it gains sentience (gets controlled by a third player) and both armies have to take it down :p

[@David13579]

What a game! So close! Happy New Year Play On! 🎉

[@Steelstriker]

The way I guard is always "Overkill is under-rated". NEVER SPLIT FIRE!!!

[@Azzo114]

Great matchup and fun lists!

[@david2006]

imagine fighting in the guard and seeing five freaks of nature that is the sicaran infiltrators running towards you

[@SoulCrusherEx]

Well played by both. Crazy good game

[@DevotedBard]

Just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic 2023. Your content helped inspired me to make wargaming content of my own. Just launched the channel today. Looking forward to being apart of the wargaming content creator community!

[@hufferou812]

Great game! Great start to the new year.

[@hufferou812]

@play_on_tabletop Sorry I trust this as much as I trust gas station sushi. So no.

[@urualonso1081]

Yooo, whoever is doing the music is on fire 🤘

[@khairulazmi6327]

Love the silence from 44:51 followed by volleys of shots at 44:53 😂

[@chummer2060]

really fun game. love these close ones!

[@Xergn]

Loved the music in this one!

[@BrownBread-qq2jp]

Nice to see Tak get good rolls with Admech

[@SupremeBaldman]

Hell yea!! Love seeing these and I love Imperial Guard!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Curleyconcon]

Those absolutely mad save rolls from Tak 100% won him this match, dude was rolling rocks to keep his units alive.

[@johnriddington9514]

I....give up at 28:00 xD xD These dice are telling a verrrrrry one sided story!

[@raphwalker9123]

Jesus not only does it move,the turret pivots🤩

[@tiedeman39]

If you watch the video from the guy who made it, the lights also work, etc

[@JoshBorlase]

Music is excellent this episode!

[@David13579]

44:49 Hat was kinda funny 😂😂😂

[@firmak2]

Nick: "Take damage". Tak: "No, i dont think i will"

[@alexisbagacina6401]

The Astra militarum discovered the toaster and the Mechanics ain't gonna back down with gold the toaster 😂

[@JacoDeltaco]

those Guard paint is realy nice

[@adamstephens5964]

Happy new year guys! For future games, if your rolling that much dog in earlier turns, DO NOT SPLIT FIRE!

[@DicingAfterDark]

A glorious win for the Glory of Mars. Take this as a lesson, meat bags. All in all, great game guys. Keep up the great content in 2024! 🎉🎉

[@user-oe6mf6fw7g]

epic video can you guys do a retro paint guide or paint guides on all the great army's you bring to the table.

[@CodenameApollo]

Summer this year I should be able to come up there and I’ll be bringing my star dragons with hopefully three dreadnoughts

[@Frozenkoldfury]

I love seeing the AdMech in action. The codex really gave my boys some love.

[@Ventruethful]

Absolute nailbiter, one of the best games for sure!

[@Techno3dge]

Hey this was a great game. You guys always put so much into these. I just wanna make sure yall are taking time for yourselves and you don't get burnt out. Please remember we will understand if you guys will ever need to take a break. Keep up the amazing work.

[@hurrsia]

Absolutely nutty game! Can't wait to see the Imperial Guard's codex come in eventually!

[@DeprivedSage]

To only be usable for 3mo until the next edition releases😞

[@drizzziit1]

At the end of the edition lmao It's not looking good for us 😂

[@joepineapples5793]

Great game! great soundtrack

[@bleedlifedry]

Indiana Throne. Brilliant 😆

[@RevanR]

Nick just wake up and decided the first thing he want to do in 2024 is committing heresy

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Very interesting match!!

[@shawnhall9013]

I was hoping you would give the datasmith or one of the character models the auto explode enhancement just to give Nick a big ole smile.

[@abdulabochamh9839]

The first admech win ive watched and it was a very enjoyable game

[@peterpetersen3242]

Hey guys, best channel there is...yet, hate to be the neighbor that comes over to ask politely to keep the music down just a bit.

[@blackknight2323]

Digging the White/Black theme. Much easier on the eyes and easier to read everything.

[@FobianCr]

36:14 - exterminator get 2 mortal wounds? Oh... didn`t read comments.

[@psychobeam99]

Well I didnt get a Rogal Dorn but thanks to this video I got my hands on a remote control Leman Russ.

[@Jamison-kh5wu]

If that’s a new UI look for the score board I love it. It’s so cool

[@Black_Blow_Fly]

💥💥💥 TAK ATTACK 💥💥💥

[@commandercookie5562]

Tac looks like he just got back from a business meeting

[@ONIMOT100]

If dice tell stories, this game they told a story of Tak's army being literally invincible

[@linoa.7971]

great Game! One small error on Taks side: Defend the divine work from the Manipulus needs to be aktivated at the start of the phase, you can't decide after beeing fired at. 👍