The temptation of Killzone

Well it has been a while since the last update so I might as well dive right in. As some of you may remember I was toying around with ideas of building some small Kill-Teamesuqe forces, starting with a Slaaneshi CSM group. Now I was originally going with the old Astro Mag Kill-Team rules, but those are in need of a wee update and do lack a bit of scenario support. Which is where Killzone comes in! I've been given the homebrewn ruleset of Killzone a shot and I'm really liking it. I just love going all out on just a handful of minis, something I have no time or energy for when it comes to a normal-sized force. What's also great it that I can even build two 'armies' all by myself and invite a buddy over for a few quick scenarios, no more emmigration-like trails just to get to a game!

And I definitely agree with what BSMoove said: "Point is, for me it's about using models you don't use often... or even at all. I've been wanting a reason to paint this model since 1991. Killzone gave me that excuse." This ruleset allows me to dive into armies I normally wouldn't be able to touch, make us of outlandish minis and conversion and may even draw some of my old gaming buddies back into the scene. Time will tell if this ruleset will end up influencing my gaming experience, but it definitely see the tons of potential for even a small-time gamer as myself.

So what would this mean for my tiny Kill-Team, well starting from a 250 point team I end up with:
- 2 Chaos Raptors, 1 with Flamer
- 4 Chaos Space Marines
- 1 Noise Marine with Sonic Blaster (with Extra Shot)
- 3 Summoned Daemons
- 1 Berzerker
- 1 Team-Leader (Aspiring Chaos Space Marine with Power Weapon and EAO - Feel no Pain)
So 12 highly individualised miniatures that will be a blast to build and paint, good times all round.

Naturally I won't let you guys walk away without some pics:
And naturally the rules need a quick plug, so go check them out here:

• Killzone Rules
• Killzone Errata
• Killzone Scenarios
• Killzone Forum

While we're at it I might as well toss some other ideas out there for others to take some inspiration from. One of the coolest thing, in my opinion anyway, is the strong theme/fluff drive behind the Killzone themes. Sure you can just ignore it completely, but this is a ruleset clearly focused on fun games. On to the ideas:

Imperial Guard Codex:
- Genestealer Cult
- Schaeffer's Last Chancers, using the veterans/snipers/penal legion entries it should be fairly simple to make a great Team
- Killzone is also a great excuse to dust of those old Necromunda miniatures
- Adeptus Arbites supression force

Power-armoured guys (yes, all of them lobbed together)
- SW - Sagas Team
- Ordo Xenos Kill-Team
- Elites' Inquisitor and retinue, the ideal reason to make a ton of unique and stunning henchmen
- Chaos Sorceror Coven
- Fallen Angel Infiltration Team
- Bile's field study

Other Armies
- Xenos Tau/Kroot Mercs - even if just for conversion reasons
- Eldar Corsairs
- Ork Freebooters - those guys are everywhere, especially when there are enough high tech weapons and teef!
- Genestealer Infestation, Ymgarls in particular feel very suited to Killzone
- Pretty much all those army units you've always wanted to buy and try, but never found a spot for in your normal army


Thanks for reading and keep gaming!