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These images were posted in a Discord server I frequent, not sure what the original source is. Looks like the earlier rumor of a Necron/AdMech box was true!

2 knight armigers

this is a big bit of news, given this is the first boxed set sans marines

Looks interesting. Good to see gw taking a risk on a box without marines. (why does 40k always get the leaks? What about the fishmongers?)
I assume this will be a mini campaign like the deathwatch Eldar box.

As probably expected the Necron side of things comes out to roughly 500 points. The AdMech side comes out to 195 points before factoring in the two Armigers, which means that the Armigers are give or take 150 points each.

Certainly would be interesting if it's the updated rules like in the codex upcoming so if pics of unit rules pop up prior that could give a good idea.

So the Admech vs Necron rumour was right... someone remember other things the guy that leaked that said? This gives him credibility.

Cryptek with Canoptek cloak...maybe wargear options finally for crypteks.

Interesting to note this includes a "40-page Forgebane rulebook" in addition to the 8th edition rules. It's possible this is a Betrayal at Calth/Horus Heresy style board game in addition to being a good starter box for 40k.

 Arachnofiend wrote:
As probably expected the Necron side of things comes out to roughly 500 points. The AdMech side comes out to 195 points before factoring in the two Armigers, which means that the Armigers are give or take 150 points each.

I'm wondering how expensive(pointswise) the Armigers are going to be. I guess it depends on what weapon loadout they get in the box compared to their non-boxed game counterparts. 150 would be great if one is setup to have "crowd control" and the other anti-heavy weaponry. but I guess we'll have to wait to found out (hopefully not too long).

The 40 pages Forgebane book will contain rule for wargear and (might be unique) unit in the box. Just like every other "army clash" boxes they have been releasing for years.

I've always wanted admech stuff, and I got a bunch of Necrons from a buddy not too long ago...

Well, that's another slush fund account opened.

After all these years where the only Necron I ever owned was the free metal one from White Dwarf....

 Arachnofiend wrote:
As probably expected the Necron side of things comes out to roughly 500 points. The AdMech side comes out to 195 points before factoring in the two Armigers, which means that the Armigers are give or take 150 points each.

Or not. Points being even have rarely been GW's prime priority in these boxes. Doubly so if this has non-40k rules ala calth with it's own rules in which case they might be balanced in THOSE rules and 40k point inequality to the hell.

When? How? I can't actually make out the contents.

Is it:

Cryptek
5 Immortals
5 Necron Shield Dudes
3 Wraithfaces
Mechanicus Leader Dude
10 Skitarii
2 Baby Knights

???

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
When? How? I can't actually make out the contents.

Is it:

Cryptek
5 Immortals
5 Necron Shield Dudes
3 Wraithfaces
Mechanicus Leader Dude
10 Skitarii
2 Baby Knights

???

Yeah that’s the contents. And then the rules sheet, box specific booklet etc.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
When? How? I can't actually make out the contents.

Is it:

Cryptek
5 Immortals
5 Necron Shield Dudes
3 Wraithfaces
Mechanicus Leader Dude
10 Skitarii
2 Baby Knights

???

This Box Contains:
1 Necron Cryptek with Canoptek Cloak
5 Necron Immortals
5 Necron Lychguard
3 Necron Canoptek Wraiths
10 Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarii Rangers
1 Adeptus Mechanicus Tech-Priest Dominus
2 Imperial Knight Armiger Warglaives
40-page Forgebane rulebook
Fold-out Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules sheet
1x Imperial Knight Armigers decal sheet
1x Skitarii decal sheet
1x Necrons decal sheet

Expertly designed plastic Citadel Miniatures. Assembly and painting required. Scenery not included.

This is what I can read on the back of the box.

This is on the Will Buy For Sure List. Nice work yet again, GW.

This is fantastic.

I've also been on the edge of Admech, and It can never hurt to have more Necron models... Right???

 Manchu wrote:
This is on the Will Buy For Sure List. Nice work yet again, GW.

As a non-Marine box release, it also keeps me hopes of a Sanctuary 101 box set alive.


Additionally, what are the red figures and the grid sheet shown in the top left of the second photograph?

alphaecho wrote:

 Manchu wrote:
This is on the Will Buy For Sure List. Nice work yet again, GW.

As a non-Marine box release, it also keeps me hopes of a Sanctuary 101 box set alive.


Additionally, what are the red figures and the grid sheet shown in the top left of the second photograph?

Shadespire starter box

 Galas wrote:
So the Admech vs Necron rumour was right... someone remember other things the guy that leaked that said? This gives him credibility.

The thread is in the B&C AM section http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/343659-ad-mech-vs-necrons-box-in-march/ Mostly more Knights A 2nd small knight that's possibly a variation on the Armiger frame. As well as two new larger knights the Castellan and the Valiant. Currently unknown if the larger Knights are a new frame or variants on the existing kit.

So hyped for this gonna get at least two boxes to add to the pile of shame I wonder if the lack of Necron warriors is an indicator of anything? Could there be a new kit on the horizon or did they just not fit with the box?

alphaecho wrote:


Additionally, what are the red figures and the grid sheet shown in the top left of the second photograph?

Shadespire

It seems indeed the narrative will follow Cawl and his attempt to recreate Cadian Pylons to stop the Chaos energies flooding the Materium, and the subsequent Necron retaliation...
Great !

Looks awesome. I’ll probably pick it up, always liked Necrons and AdMech, and have some of each.

I take it that's just the Arcane Ruins or whatever they're called from Fantasy painted black?

Is this the first w40k campaing box that does not include space marines?

Have we changed to another timeline and haven't I noticed?

So it looks like these pics came from the Australian toy fair which is running today. (Gw is listed as an exhibitor on their website) With more reveals promised at gama next week it makes you wonder how much stuff they are doing this year.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
I take it that's just the Arcane Ruins or whatever they're called from Fantasy painted black?

It looks like it, yeah. But that's still awesome on the narrative side of things !

Depending on the price, may pick up two while I'm at it. Hoping for €125,- which is about the norm for these sort of boxed games.