Setup

All games will be played on a 6x4 foot board, following missions from the 40k rulebook. The missions for each round are listed below. The only exception to the mission rules is the exclusion of a 7th turn. The random turn rule can still allow a 6th turn, but on the roll of a 4+.

R1) Pitched Battle - Capture and Control.
R2) Spear Head - Seize Ground (3 objectives).
R3) Dawn of War - Kill Points.
R4) Pitched Battle - Seize Ground (5 objectives).

Time table

09.30 - 10.00 Registration
10.00 - 11.45 Round one*
12.00 - 13.30 Round two
13.30 - 14.30 Lunch
14.30 - 16.00 Round three
16.15 - 18.00 Round four*
18.10 - 18.20 Awards
18.20 - 19.00 Pack away

*Round 1 & 4 are 15 minutes longer as they tend to involve more unpacking of armies (first round) and most concentration (last round).

Organisers

Players should adopt a friendly attitude towards their opponent and aim to enjoy each game. If a rule comes into dispute, you should first discuss the problem with your opponent with reference to your rulebooks. If you cannot come to an agreed conclusion, please ask one of the umpires to offer their advice.
Due to time constraints, you should only ask an umpire to resolve a dispute if you want them tomake the final decision. Even if their decision is later proved wrong, the decision will stand. This rule is put in place to help maintain the flow of the battle and ensure all games come to completion.
The two umpires on the day are Leon Smith and Ross Hubbard.

Rules

A maximum of 20 players will each play 4 rounds against different opponents. Mission results will be recorded by the organisers and contribute towards determining your next opponent using the Swiss system, in an attempt to match players on their battlefield prowess for the day.Essentially, if you lose your first round, your next opponent will have also lost his.

Scores will be awarded depending on the results of games as follows:
30 Win
10 Draw
1 Loss
0 Concede

VPs will be recorded to organise tied points at the end of the event

A note on models:
Non-GW miniatures can be used within your army as long as their appearance is in keeping with the Warhammer's style. If players have doubts about their models, they should check with the organisers prior to playing. 

We reserve the right to refuse models we feel are unsuitable for use. WYSIWYG is required for all models to accuaretly display which weapons and wargear they have. 

Since Forgeworld units are allowed to be used within your army, you may not use Forgeworld models to represent anything other than their intended unit to prevent confusion for other players.

All models should be fuly built and painted. Any models that do not meet this level may be removed by umpires at our discretion.

Requirements

Each player is required to bring:

• A 1,500 point painted and fully constructed legal army using one of the allowed lists as explained below.
• Two copies of their army list. One will be handed into the organisers to validate your army and keep as reference. The other is required for each game you play and for your own benefit.
• 3 objective models or counters.
  
• The codex or Forgeworld book that contains the rules for your army.
• A tape measure, dice and any templates required by your army. We will have limited stock for borrowing but it should not be relied upon.
• The 5th edition Warhammer 40,000 rulebook.
  

Players are also asked to provide, but not enforced:

• Some pieces of scenery if able, as we have a limited supply.
• A carrying tray or quick means of moving your army from table to table.
  

Allowed lists

All official Games Workshop codices and the following Forgeworld army lists are permitted for the tournament: