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Titandeath
A Horus Heresy and Adeptus Titanicus Event
at JustPlay Games Liverpool
13/06/2026
Setting
The Garmon Cluster, centred on the planet of Beta-Garmon II, stands as one of the Imperium’s most important mustering points within the Segmentum Solar. Whilst there has been conflict in the worlds of the Garmon Cluster since 006.M31, it is with the easing of the Ruinstorm in 012.M31 that true horror comes to this place. Knowing time was not on his side, Rogal Dorn, the Emperor’s Praetorian, orders a significant muster of assets to this area of space, hoping to draw out the forces of his brother Horus, the turncoat Warmaster.
Known by the troops on the ground as the Great Slaughter, the death tolls ramped into the billions. But this conflict was known by another name too; the Titandeath. Hundreds of titan maniples from scores of Legios on both sides of the conflict made war from Nyrcon City on Beta-Garmon II itself to the promethium refineries of Theta-Garmon V or the ruins of Omega-Garmon. This was a battle were the gods themselves unleashed their wrath upon each other in what would be one of the most horrific battles of the Horus Heresy.
This is where the God Machines made war unseen since the dark, forgotten days of the Age of Strife. This is more than just the Great Slaughter; this is the Titandeath.
The Event Format
A one-day narrative event. 14 players total will wage war over 2 rounds across 6x4ft or 4x4ft tables (for Warhammer: the Horus Heresy or Adeptus Titanicus respectively) to claim glory for the Warmaster or the Emperor within the Garmon Cluster, and to either pave or block the way to Terra!
This is not a competitive event; the expectation is lists will be created in a narrative style.
There may be individual prizes for strange occurrences or achievements. But there are no personal awards for winning the most games or scoring the most victory points. Games will initially be fought against random opponents from the opposite faction, with game results and variation of forces deciding further match ups. The outcome of each game will influence the final round, and which faction wins the day.
List Submission
Players are to attend with army lists totalling 3000 points for Horus Heresy, or 2000 points and 6 stratagem points for Adeptus Titanicus, which must be Traitor or Loyalist, as per the ticket purchased.
Lists to be submitted by Friday the 5th of June to allow time for list vetting and any feedback. Please feel free to submit your lists sooner.
Army list submission and questions are to be sent to Sam at [email protected] or on the Just Play Horus Heresy WhatsApp Group.
Tickets – Available on Eventbrite
£25 - Please purchase the ticket for your preferred allegiance. Loyalist or Traitor.
The cut off for refunds is Friday the 5th of June.
Prizes
Glory for the Emperor/Warmaster is all that matters!
That said. We all like a little glory for ourselves.
Members of the winning allegiance will each win a prize and be rewarded with the much-coveted WYSIWYG Winners Certificate!
Although this is not a competitive event, the Most Honoured Traitor and Loyalist players will be acknowledged for their efforts. These will be awarded for the total of Favourite Opponent, Game Victories, and Rule of Cool votes.
Rule of Cool Competition: Horus Heresy – Lord of War
Each player may submit one unit/model that occupies a Lord of War slot in the Force organisation chart for the peer voted Rule of Cool Competition, voted during the lunch break.
Rule of Cool Competition: Adeptus Titanicus - Princeps Senioris/ Knight Seneschal
Each player may submit one model that is designated as a Princeps Senioris or Knight Seneschal within their army for the peer voted Rule of Cool Competition, voted during the lunch break.
Painting and Modelling
All models to be fully built, painted to a tabletop standard (3 colours minimum), and fully based if the model has one. Conversions are welcome, if in doubt of the viability of any conversions, please contact the event organisers.
List Building Restrictions
The Horus Heresy:
• Please build lists with a view to bringing something narrative.
• All units and rules from official Warhammer publications, including all Legacy PDF’s and Journals are valid at this event.
• Lords of War are encouraged; titans walk in the Garmon Cluster! The usual limit of 25% allowance is extended to 50% for this event. Please not that this does not grant additional Lord of War detachments, but units of different factions may be selected.
• A single Lord of War detachment consisting only of one model with the titan sub-type may be included in any army, including those that are otherwise not allowed to include any additional or allied detachments.
• Knights Porphyrion are limited to 0-1 for this event.
• Named characters, including Primarchs, may not be taken at this event.
• Lists will be vetted to ensure a good playing experience for everyone.
Adeptus Titanicus:
• Please build lists with a view to bringing something narrative.
• All units and rules from current Adeptus Titanicus publications are valid at this event.
• When assembling a Knight Household, one Freeblade banner may be included per Lance.
• All Titan Maniples in any force must be selected from the same Legio.
• All Knightly Houses in any force must be selected from the same House.
• Knights Porphyrion may only be selected in banner sizes of 1.
• Titans of Legend may not be taken at this event.
• Lists will be vetted to ensure a good playing experience for everyone.
If you believe you have a narrative reason to bend the list building rules then please reach out to discuss this with the event organiser.
Rule Changes for a Better Gaming Experience
Horus Heresy:
• Line Sub Phase - A new sub-phase is added at the end of the Start Phase: The Line Sub-Phase:
o The Line (X) Special Rule and Comptroller (X) Special Rule has the following text, replacing its original rules:
o If the unit with a model with this special rule controls an objective during the Line Sub-Phase of the controlling player’s turn, they gain X Victory Points. Furthermore, the value of X is added to the Tactical Strength of a model that has this special rule. If Models with multiple variants of this Special Rule are part of the same Unit, then the values of X do not stack and only the highest value is used. (Credit to Goonhammer for this rule change).
• Wound Allocation – When allocated a wound, models with the Paragon, Command or Specialist Type/Sub-type that have joined a unit must take a saving throw up to the number of times equal to its initiative value and no more. The remaining saving rolls must go on the unit until only the unit/model in question remains or all attacks are saved. This is once per attack and can be repeated each time the unit is attacked during any phase. This has no effect if the model is in a Challenge.
• Vanguard (pg339) – A Vanguard unit will score the value of Vanguard (X) points for fulfilling either of the Vanguard conditions if the Destroyed, Massacred or Falling Back unit began that Phase Controlling or Contesting an Objective Marker.
• Wrecked Vehicles (pg221) – Vehicles that do not have a successful Explode result rolled for them will be left on the table as per the Wreck rule. (It just looks cool).
• Terrain (pg235) – The following changes to how Terrain works are in effect at our events. (Credit to SN+ for these terrain house rules. Please see their social media channels for example diagrams).
o Vehicles: Vehicles may only be granted the benefit of terrain rules if more than 50% of the model is on or within the terrain feature.
o Barricade or Scatter Terrain: If a model is behind and in base contact with a barricade or scatter terrain across which line of sight is being drawn that model is granted a 6+ cover save.
o Light Terrain: Models wholly within Light Terrain are granted a 6+ cover save.
o Medium Terrain: Models wholly within Medium Terrain are granted a 5+ cover save.
o Heavy Terrain: Models wholly within Heavy Terrain are granted a 4+ cover save.
o A unit can only draw line of sight though Heavy Terrain if they have at least one model wholly within it.
o A unit cannot be seen through this terrain feature unless they have at least one model wholly within it.
Adeptus Titanicus:
• Warbringer Nemesis titans are considered to have the Tracking Gyros upgrade for no additional cost. (Credit to Maximal Fire for this house rule).
What You Need to Bring
• Your Army!
• One printed copy of your main list.
• A copy of the core rulebooks, army books and supplements needed to run your army.
• A copy of any PDF’s you will be using from Warhammer Community.
• Dice, templates, measuring device, pen.
• Any tokens that may aid you while playing.
• A friendly attitude and a desire to have fun!
Event Schedule
This is an approximate schedule, if the majority of games are played faster than expected, lunch will be sooner, and a third round added. The last round will be ended at 18.15 either way.
10.30: Doors open and registration.
11:00 First Round Begins.
14.00: Lunch Break. Place Models for Rule of Cool Competition.
14.30: Round 2 Begins.
18.00: Event Ends, Narrative Epilogue & Awards.
Contact
Army list submission and questions are to be sent to Sam at [email protected] or on the Just Play Horus Heresy WhatsApp Group.
Parking and Travel
There are several Q-Park and NCP car parks near to JustPlay. These come with the usual price tag, and we advise you to check the websites for deals etc. NCP Liverpool Moorfields Corner is a 5-minute walk from JustPlay and has a lower cost of parking but is NCP App only. We advise you download the App in advance. Minimal on road parking is available on Pall Mall, the majority of this is Resident Only. Don’t get caught out like I did! Moorfields train station is also just a 5-minute walk from JustPlay.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
JustPlay, 61 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
GBP 25.00
