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 Escalation League Campaign 
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Astronomicon Update
Planet Flux-el Prime now designated "Laetis", Eldar Homeworld
 
 It appears that Planet "Flux-el Prime" has been claimed as a missing homeworld by the Eldar.  They have named this new world "Laetis".  This is a serious threat to the balance of power in the galaxy as the Eldar now have a solid world on the eastern Fringe of the Imperium.
 
The Administratum expects the Eldar to attempt to take other worlds in and around the Laetis system.  The fact that this world is sentient and apparently able to move it's spatial location at-will, is something the Imperium is not prepared to tolerate.
 
All imperial commanders are to report to the Administratum immediately with plans for retaking this world, and removing the Eldar from our Galaxy once and for all!  Any and all means are to be considered, even those normally worth of heresy!
 
Imperial Administratum,
Terra
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REGISTER TODAY!
 
If you would like to register for this campaign, please purchase a card and sign the sheet at the West side, Tournament Center store.
 
Registration is $10 for the entire campaign and you get 15% of all 40K purchases for the duration of the campaign as long as you play and report 1 event every month!
 
Models need only be based to play.  You will declare your army at the start of the game and only be allowed to switch armies once, sticking with your second army for the remainder of the campaign.  We will be using missions from various 40K sourcebooks including, Battle Missions, Planetstrike, Appocalypse and others that may be created at the Battlemasters discretion.
 
To register simply stop at either Gnome Games location and we'll get you into the battle! 
Frequently Asked Questions
 Do all my minis have to be completely painted to play?
No - we ask that you work toward getting them painted so you can play in the monthly RTT 'sbut it is not a requirement for the Battlelines League. Also minis do not have to be painted for the 'Ard Boyz.
 
Do I have to use the same army every week? 
Yes and No.  You must keep the same army that you have registered on the first of April.  So if you don't like the army you started with you can change, however you will lose any campaign benefits / badges you have already earned.  You may change your army list for each week as you see fit within the guidelines of the current version of the Codex for your army.  
 
Remember - all minis/models ar played WYSIWYG - what you see is what you get - so if your marines are carrying Sniper Rifles they can not use another weapon even if it is on the Codex useable weapons list. (unless the weekly scenario overrules this rule) 
 
   
Darkest Confederations
 
With the Eldar reclaiming a lost homeworld, especially one that is sentient and employing abilities never seen before, most species in the Galaxy are concerened with the sudden shift in power.
 
 The Forces of Chaos want this planet, to twist it to serve them.  The Imperium wants it for themselves, or want the planet destroyed.  Even the Necrons are showing an increase in activity near the new system.
 
Whatever this planet is capable of, any abilities seen up to this point are minimal, in comparison with what it's truly capable of, if the Eldar are to be believed.
 
For this new campaign, we will be teaming up less experienced players with some of the more experienced players, so that everyone has a chance to learn tactics, strategies and improve their understanding of the various armies of the 40K Universe.
 
This will be a 10 week campaign, starting on Tues. March 9th at 5pm at Gnome Games Tournament Center and will also have games on Saturdays at the East Town Mall store.
 
There will be a $10 fee to play in the campaign, just like our last campaign.  As long as players play at least one game a month and get their card signed, they will get 15% off any GW products for that army and painting & modelling supplies.
 
This will be a standard escalation league, so games will start out small points and escalate as time progresses.  There will be a 'Ard Boys tournament on Saturday May 15th , and then a final Appocalypse battle for the planet on May 22nd.
 
The focus of this league is on tactics - with preparation for the 'Ard Boyz being the ultimate goal of all of the scenarios.  We'll do our best to avoid the fluff and focus on helping each player learn how to neutralize and destroy the enemy!
 
We will have some contests, like the popular painting contest from last time as well as other surprises.  Sign up at the Tournament Center store today!
Upcoming 40K Events
03/09/10  Darkest Confederations, 500pts Pitched Battle/Annihilation
03/13/10  Alliances Made, 500pts Pitched Battle/Annihilation
03/16/10 Enemy Probes, 750pts
03/20/10  Demo Day at East Town - Paint and Assembly Workshop
03/23/10  750 Points
03/27/10  RTT - 1850 Points (RTT RULES $10)
03/30/10  1000 Points
04/03/10  1000 Points
04/06/10  1000 Points
04/10/10  1250 Points
04/13/10  1250 Points
04/17/10  1500 Points
04/20/10  1500 Points
04/24/10  RTT - 1850 Points (RTT RULES $10)
04/27/10  'Ard Boyz Rules Scenario 1
05/01/10  'Ard Boyz Rules Test Run
05/04/10  'Ard Boyz Rules Scenario 2
05/08/10  'Ard Boyz Rules Test Run
05/11/10  'Ard Boyz Rules Scenario 3
05/15/10  'Ard Boyz Tournament !
05/18/10  "Find your allies for the Apocalypse"
05/22/10  Darkest Confederation Apocalypse
05/29/10  RTT - 1850 Points (RTT RULES $10)
Week 1 Rules 
 
Tuesday 03/09
Pitched Battle/Annihilation

500pts
Even though you will be paired with another player, you are still only allowed 1 of any Unique character/unit.
 
Saturday 03/13
Pitched Battle/Annihilation

500pts
Even though you will be paired with another player, you are still only allowed 1 of any Unique character/unit.
 
 Please report outcomes of games played other than Tuesdays to 40K@gnomegames.com
 
CONTESTS!
Watch this space for announcements about upcomming contests during this campaign.
 
Have a really enjoyable game?
Stretch your literary abilities and write a one page battle report.  Email it to me and I'll include it (or at least some details from it) in the next weeks update!  Have some input, make this YOUR newsletter, Contribute!  Email 40k@gnomegames.com and you may be surpised in what falls from the sky!
As always, I work hard to make your campaign interesting and enjoyable.  Please email me with any ideas/comments that you think will make things even better!
 
Lets have fun.  I think you'll find a few surprises await you!
 
Marty Chapman
Gnome Games 40k Battlemaster
PHOTO INTEL REQUESTED BY HIGHER HQ
 
 
Call for battlefield photos!  Post your battle reports and photos on our facebook page www.facebook.com/GnomeGames and be entered in a drawing for $10 in Gnome Gold!  We'll select one lucky player for this esteemed honor from the photos posted in March 2010.
 
Posts should be made on the www.facebook.com/gnomegames page!  Please include your first name, last initial and army!
 
The Head Gnome
OPNS/ INTEL