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	Written by none other than [[Matt Ward\|our SPIRITUAL LIEGE]], the game has three campaigns at launch: the Imperium, the Tyranids and the Necrons. The voice acting and plot actually look like more than five minutes were spent on them (<s>sorry</s> glares at Dawn of War III). Which is nice since Nids and Neckrons usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to being shown in space battles. Said battles also look really, really good, funnily enough the following lines have no anti-Ward comments, which may mean either he has truly improved to awesome levels after his hiatus or no one bothered watching the credits, which also got some Lelith Hesperax fanservice but who cares about her if there is no Dark Eldar campaign yet. Go ahead, we are checking the page history to see how you react to this tip of information.		Written by none other than [[Matt Ward\|our SPIRITUAL LIEGE]], the game has three campaigns at launch: the Imperium, the Tyranids and the Necrons. The voice acting and plot actually look like more than five minutes were spent on them (<s>sorry</s> glares at Dawn of War III). Which is nice since Nids and Neckrons usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to being shown in space battles. Said battles also look really, really good, funnily enough the following lines have no anti-Ward comments, which may mean either he has truly improved to awesome levels after his hiatus or no one bothered watching the credits, which also got some Lelith Hesperax fanservice but who cares about her if there is no Dark Eldar campaign yet. Go ahead, we are checking the page history to see how you react to this tip of information.

	===Prologue/Tutorial===		===Prologue/Tutorial===
	The [[Cadia#The_Fall_of_Cadia\|Fall of Cadia]] serves as the game's Prologue/Tutorial. You get to command the Phalanx, so that's awesome. Also a Navy Captain gets {{BLAM\|'''BLAMMED'''}} so Naval Commissars may not be as incompetent as we previously thought. You get to see [[Ursakar E. Creed\|CREED]], which is [[Awesome\|great.]]		The [[Cadia#The_Fall_of_Cadia\|Fall of Cadia]] serves as the game's Prologue/Tutorial. You get to command the Phalanx, so that's awesome. Also a Navy Captain gets {{BLAM\|'''BLAMMED'''}} so Naval Commissars may not be as incompetent as we previously thought. You get to see [[Ursakar E. Creed\|CREED]], which is [[Awesome\|great.]]

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	In Xersia, Drang has been uncovered by the Imperials and is being hunted. Vane wishes to extract him to uncover any intel he has. Drang is reluctant to leave his ship and he quickly realizes his life is forfeit. 'Rescue' Drang by boarding it until it is an empty hulk, then destroy the pursuing astartes. After the battle, An interrogator from the Emperor’s Children is placed in charge of getting Drang to talk through... certain methods.		In Xersia, Drang has been uncovered by the Imperials and is being hunted. Vane wishes to extract him to uncover any intel he has. Drang is reluctant to leave his ship and he quickly realizes his life is forfeit. 'Rescue' Drang by boarding it until it is an empty hulk, then destroy the pursuing astartes. After the battle, An interrogator from the Emperor’s Children is placed in charge of getting Drang to talk through... certain methods.

	Drang’s interrogation reveals the existence of a large Ultramarines fleet seeking to fight Abaddon at the Obsidian Depths. You and Vane soon figure out that Roboute Gulliman himself is leading the fleet, and seeks to deliver a decisive blow to Abaddon. You join Abaddon in the middle of battle in order to prove your worth to him. Abaddon wants to keep fighting after the first vanguard fleet is destroyed, but your character wants to deliver vengeance to the Ultrasmurfs on behalf of Lorgar. Abaddon accepts, and promises great rewards if he sees the sons of Lorgar aren't. Guilliman soon arrives and condemns Abaddon as he seeks to have his head. Abaddon in turn curses Guilliman as a relic of a feeble age and wants you to bring Guilliman to him in chains (before withdrawing). In order to win You need to turn the Macragge’s Honor into a drifting hulk. Use Khornate ships and		Drang’s interrogation reveals the existence of a large Ultramarines fleet seeking to fight Abaddon at the Obsidian Depths. You and Vane soon figure out that Roboute Gulliman himself is leading the fleet, and seeks to deliver a decisive blow to Abaddon. You join Abaddon in the middle of battle in order to prove your worth to him. Abaddon wants to keep fighting after the first vanguard fleet is destroyed, but your character wants to deliver vengeance to the Ultrasmurfs on behalf of Lorgar. Abaddon accepts, and promises great rewards if he sees the sons of Lorgar aren't. Guilliman soon arrives and condemns Abaddon as he seeks to have his head. Abaddon in turn curses Guilliman as a relic of a feeble age and wants you to bring Guilliman to him in chains (before withdrawing). In order to win You need to turn the Macragge’s Honor into a drifting hulk. Use Khornate ships and his blessing to make emptying the Ultrasmurf crammed flagship easier. Guilliman is a prisoner and the Macragge’s Honour is a drifting hulk. Guilliman predictably vows vengeance on you once he breaks out, but it won’t change his situation. Abaddon vows to make Guilliman live in agony until pain offers only solace, where Roboute will then be killed. As a reward, Abaddon gives you the Vengeful Spirit, the title ‘Harbinger of the True Faith’, and master of the Aegis Ocularis system. You’re tasked with slaughtering the corpse god’s servants.
	his blessing to make emptying the Ultrasmurf crammed flagship easier. Guilliman is a prisoner and the Macragge’s Honour is a drifting hulk. Guilliman predictably vows vengeance on you once he breaks out, but it won’t change his situation. Abaddon vows to make Guilliman live in agony until pain offers only solace, where Roboute will then be killed. As a reward, Abaddon gives you the Vengeful Spirit, the title ‘Harbinger of the True Faith’, and master of the Aegis Ocularis system. You’re tasked with slaughtering the corpse god’s servants.

	You’re also ordered by Abaddon to get to the Eidolon sector to fix Hellbreed’s embarrassing mistakes. Abaddon also highlights Astartes sieges in the Sortiarus system, Eldar fuckery in the Drakassi system, and Imperial retribution in the Sicarus system. Saving the Sortiarus system will bring out a grateful Sorcerer Sarnoth, relieved this system won’t suffer like Prospero did. They will make passage through the warp easier for your ships. When you save the Drakassi sector, Berzerker Ghulrak is pissed you stole his kills and potential tributes to Khorne. You claim responsibility, and promise him endless war in exchange for his loyalty. When you save Eidolon, Abaddon congratulates you but advises that Spire is leading a massive force in the Cadian sector, the likes of which has never been seen since the Great Crusade. (Honestly, Roboute should’ve been the final boss but whatever) Killing Spire will let you into Abaddon’s inner circle. You tell Vane to go to Hedax so that the warpsmiths can bring out their finest ships. Go to the Cadian sector to win one final glory for the Warmaster.		You’re also ordered by Abaddon to get to the Eidolon sector to fix Hellbreed’s embarrassing mistakes. Abaddon also highlights Astartes sieges in the Sortiarus system, Eldar fuckery in the Drakassi system, and Imperial retribution in the Sicarus system. Saving the Sortiarus system will bring out a grateful Sorcerer Sarnoth, relieved this system won’t suffer like Prospero did. They will make passage through the warp easier for your ships. When you save the Drakassi sector, Berzerker Ghulrak is pissed you stole his kills and potential tributes to Khorne. You claim responsibility, and promise him endless war in exchange for his loyalty. When you save Eidolon, Abaddon congratulates you but advises that Spire is leading a massive force in the Cadian sector, the likes of which has never been seen since the Great Crusade. (Honestly, Roboute should’ve been the final boss but whatever) Killing Spire will let you into Abaddon’s inner circle. You tell Vane to go to Hedax so that the warpsmiths can bring out their finest ships. Go to the Cadian sector to win one final glory for the Warmaster.
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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	Aside from some balance changes, gameplay will feel extremely similar (read: almost the exactly the same, but hey don't fix what ain't broke) to [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada\|BFGA1]], so go read that page if you want a breakdown of the gameplay. The new factions will of course be a new experience, as with some new additions gameplay wise. Titan-class ships are playable in campaign and are available in battle mode if Massive Fleets are enabled.		Aside from some balance changes, gameplay will feel extremely similar (read: almost the exactly the same, but hey don't fix what ain't broke) to [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada\|BFGA1]], so go read that page if you want a breakdown of the gameplay. The new factions will of course be a new experience, as with some new additions gameplay wise. Titan-class ships are playable in campaign and are available in battle mode if Massive Fleets are enabled.

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	===Imperial Navy===		===Imperial Navy===

	The well rounded jack-of-all-trades fleet with a good number of ships on each weight class, capable of filling out most tactics and strategies. They have a nice selection of cruisers and battle cruisers which allow for tons different combos, although they are usually better in brawls, with the Overlord Battle Cruiser and the Tyrant Cruiser having the benefit of the plasma macro-cannon batteries. On the other hand, if you feel like you want a challenge or are finding Ork and SM and Tyranid ships hard to deal with you can go for Gothic and Dictator cruisers and Mars Battlecruisers, as their respective lances and ordinance bays allow you to stay relatively out of danger.		The well rounded jack-of-all-trades fleet with a good number of ships on each weight class, capable of filling out most tactics and strategies. They have a nice selection of cruisers and battle cruisers which allow for tons different combos, although they are usually better in brawls, with the Overlord Battle Cruiser and the Tyrant Cruiser having the benefit of the plasma macro-cannon batteries. On the other hand, if you feel like you want a challenge or are finding Ork and SM and Tyranid ships hard to deal with you can go for Gothic and Dictator cruisers and Mars Battlecruisers, as their respective lances and ordinance bays allow you to stay relatively out of danger.
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	===Space Marines===		===Space Marines===

	Get up close and tear your enemy a new one with massed boarding actions and lightning strikes. SM ships have very strong armor, can take the punishment, and have decent guns for their weight classes. Their ships are also the fastest among the Imperial factions, having 40 more speed units than everyone else in each ship type. They are however, also the most expensive to deploy, usually costing around 20-25% more points than the Imperium's and AdMech's ships on each weight class, and their armament selection is much lower.		Get up close and tear your enemy a new one with massed boarding actions and lightning strikes. SM ships have very strong armor, can take the punishment, and have decent guns for their weight classes. Their ships are also the fastest among the Imperial factions, having 40 more speed units than everyone else in each ship type. They are however, also the most expensive to deploy, usually costing around 20-25% more points than the Imperium's and AdMech's ships on each weight class, and their armament selection is much lower.

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	The factions are:		The factions are:

	*'''Corsairs'''		*'''Corsairs'''
	** The Corsairs are the Aeldari from the first game lead by Eldrathan. They can be your friends or enemies too, although their aid is relatively minimal compared to the effort you as a player have to put in. Plays basically the same as they did in the first game for better or worse, with the major difference being that Shadowfields at max strength will block Lightning Strikes.		** The Corsairs are the Aeldari from the first game lead by Eldrathan. They can be your friends or enemies too, although their aid is relatively minimal compared to the effort you as a player have to put in. Plays basically the same as they did in the first game for better or worse, with the major difference being that Shadowfields at max strength will block Lightning Strikes.

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	===Ork Clanz===		===Ork Clanz===

	Basically like the orks from the first game. Ram everything, lots of dakka, no accuracy, and shit morale. In campaign, they are obsessed with space whales and you have 2 space hulks to fight against! </s> <span style='color:green;font-size:115%'>WE'S ALSO PROVING DAT DA ORKS KAN KRUZADE TOO!!! TRY AND STOP US NOW 'UMIES!! AND GIVES US A KAMPAIGN ALREADY!!!!</span>		Basically like the orks from the first game. Ram everything, lots of dakka, no accuracy, and shit morale. In campaign, they are obsessed with space whales and you have 2 space hulks to fight against! </s> <span style='color:green;font-size:115%'>WE'S ALSO PROVING DAT DA ORKS KAN KRUZADE TOO!!! TRY AND STOP US NOW 'UMIES!! AND GIVES US A KAMPAIGN ALREADY!!!!</span>
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	Evil Suns - RED MAKES IT GO FASTA!		Evil Suns - RED MAKES IT GO FASTA!

	Bad Moons - the 1% of ork kultur. Their teef grow da fastist, and thus have the most teef to spend. This means they have da best dakka and equipmint!		Bad Moons - the 1% of ork kultur. Their teef grow da fastist, and thus have the most teef to spend. This means they have da best dakka and equipmint!

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	===Necron Fleets===		===Necron Fleets===

	In one of the most particularly hilarious/infuriating twists from Tindalos, the Necrons are NO LONGER SUPER OVERPOWERED NOW! [[Wat\|Also, they're the slowest ships in the game by a huge margin and have some of the weakest, slow-firing weapons too.]] They also don't have shields, which leaves them really open to ordinance skills and critical hits more than any other fleet, with intense fighter management needed to prevent boarding spam. Overall one of the more underpowered factions, [[FAIL\|unlike the fluff]].		In one of the most particularly hilarious/infuriating twists from Tindalos, the Necrons are NO LONGER SUPER OVERPOWERED NOW! [[Wat\|Also, they're the slowest ships in the game by a huge margin and have some of the weakest, slow-firing weapons too.]] They also don't have shields, which leaves them really open to ordinance skills and critical hits more than any other fleet, with intense fighter management needed to prevent boarding spam. Overall one of the more underpowered factions, [[FAIL\|unlike the fluff]].

	THAT SAID... there are ways to make them work to a degree.		THAT SAID... there are ways to make them work to a degree.

	Most Necron abilities are better defensively. Starpulse can knock out fighters, torpedoes, bombers, assault boats, anything small. Stagger it out so that between your ships you always have at least one Starpulse available to wreck their fighters. The dispersed lightning arc has great utility. You need hit only three ships with it for it to be more effective than reload stance. But your ships default to 13500 range, not the 9000 needed to make use of it. Always set your engagement distance. When your lightning arcs are upgraded to drop armor by 25, set your engagement range to the required 4500. Also, the pull ability for lightning arcs can keep opposing ships in range for the armor pen effect. Don't forget Transdimensional Bolt. It has unlimited uses, it has an extremely fast Cooldown, you can aim it to hit the enemies whole fleet if lined up properly, and it does as much damage as a starpulse wave while ignoring armor and shields. Scarab Swarm nets you the largest overall benefit to any of the Necron abilities, with the catch being that it's pretty easy to see coming. The game hands you Mass Recall+Scarab Swarm at the beginning though, so that ones easy. You really want to put out hurt though, warp into the center of an enemy fleet, mass recall, and then scarab swarm. Let's just hope they get buffed in a later update, they're really need it.		Most Necron abilities are better defensively. Starpulse can knock out fighters, torpedoes, bombers, assault boats, anything small. Stagger it out so that between your ships you always have at least one Starpulse available to wreck their fighters. The dispersed lightning arc has great utility. You need hit only three ships with it for it to be more effective than reload stance. But your ships default to 13500 range, not the 9000 needed to make use of it. Always set your engagement distance. When your lightning arcs are upgraded to drop armor by 25, set your engagement range to the required 4500. Also, the pull ability for lightning arcs can keep opposing ships in range for the armor pen effect. Don't forget Transdimensional Bolt. It has unlimited uses, it has an extremely fast Cooldown, you can aim it to hit the enemies whole fleet if lined up properly, and it does as much damage as a starpulse wave while ignoring armor and shields. Scarab Swarm nets you the largest overall benefit to any of the Necron abilities, with the catch being that it's pretty easy to see coming. The game hands you Mass Recall+Scarab Swarm at the beginning though, so that ones easy. You really want to put out hurt though, warp into the center of an enemy fleet, mass recall, and then scarab swarm. Let's just hope they get buffed in a later update, they're really need it.

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	===T'au Fleets===		===T'au Fleets===

	The T'au are back, but this time split into two factions: The Protector Fleet and the T'au Merchant Fleet. {{Blam\| They were never at Cadia, HOW DID THEY EVEN GET INTO THIS GAME!!!??? I SMELL HERETICS!!!!}} Went from being one of the strongest factions in the previous games to now low tier, ram and board them to your pleasure. This is hilariously more honest to the tabletop Battlefleet Gothic and lore (prior to the sudden surge of GW’s Tau wank boner). The nerf bat is well deserved for the metric ton of BS that was T'au balance in the previous game.		The T'au are back, but this time split into two factions: The Protector Fleet and the T'au Merchant Fleet. {{Blam\| They were never at Cadia, HOW DID THEY EVEN GET INTO THIS GAME!!!??? I SMELL HERETICS!!!!}} Went from being one of the strongest factions in the previous games to now low tier, ram and board them to your pleasure. This is hilariously more honest to the tabletop Battlefleet Gothic and lore (prior to the sudden surge of GW’s Tau wank boner). The nerf bat is well deserved for the metric ton of BS that was T'au balance in the previous game.

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	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

	Aside from some balance changes, gameplay will feel extremely similar (read: almost the exactly the same, but hey don't fix what ~~aint~~ broke) to [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada\|BFGA1]], so go read that page if you want a breakdown of the gameplay. The new factions will of course be a new experience, as with some new additions gameplay wise. Titan-class ships are playable in campaign and are available in battle mode if Massive Fleets are enabled.		Aside from some balance changes, gameplay will feel extremely similar (read: almost the exactly the same, but hey don't fix what ain't broke) to [[Battlefleet Gothic Armada\|BFGA1]], so go read that page if you want a breakdown of the gameplay. The new factions will of course be a new experience, as with some new additions gameplay wise. Titan-class ships are playable in campaign and are available in battle mode if Massive Fleets are enabled.

	In the Campaign, each faction starts with one sector and proceeds to go liberate/awaken/OMNOMNOM their way around the Cadian Gate along with other sectors.		In the Campaign, each faction starts with one sector and proceeds to go liberate/awaken/OMNOMNOM their way around the Cadian Gate along with other sectors.
	Players can now create new fleets to defend or add to their armada since the Imperial Navy/Nepheru/Leviathan could not do it alone.		Players can now create new fleets to defend or add to their armada since the Imperial Navy/Nepheru/Leviathan could not do it alone.

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	Industrial Worlds: These are the same as Civilized Worlds, but with Hive Worlds income.		Industrial Worlds: These are the same as Civilized Worlds, but with Hive Worlds income.

	Crone Worlds: These tend to be the haunts of daemons and other Warp Oddities		Crone Worlds: These tend to be the haunts of daemons and other Warp Oddities.

	Daemon Worlds: These worlds tend to require you to leave a fleet behind and keep an eye on them, or they spawn hostile fleets.		Daemon Worlds: These worlds tend to require you to leave a fleet behind and keep an eye on them, or they spawn hostile fleets.
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	This game has a threat meter that increases the chances of retaliation and attacks at random per enemy turn, as well making AI payback assaults against your territory more likely. This threat meter is reduced to 0 every time you complete a mission, so you can spend some time dealing with the AI or gathering resources. Try not to go too many turns without completing a mission, because the campaign is lost if the meter fills all the way.		This game has a threat meter that increases the chances of retaliation and attacks at random per enemy turn, as well making AI payback assaults against your territory more likely. This threat meter is reduced to 0 every time you complete a mission, so you can spend some time dealing with the AI or gathering resources. Try not to go too many turns without completing a mission, because the campaign is lost if the meter fills all the way.

	Should you capture a world, you have the option on most worlds to build defenses such as mines, defensive platforms, or a space station. In combat, mines slow enemy arrivals by one turn, defensive platforms add 4 ships with cheap guns and sensors to aid in system defense, and space stations are large, stationary capital vessels, usually with huge fighter bays.		Should you capture a world, you have the option on most worlds to build defenses such as mines, defensive platforms, or a space station. In combat, mines slow enemy arrivals by one turn, defensive platforms add 4 ships with cheap guns and sensors to aid in system defense, and space stations are large, stationary capital vessels, usually with huge fighter bays.

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Factions and Tactics

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	===Imperial Navy===		===Imperial Navy===

	The well rounded jack-of-all-trades fleet. They have a nice selection of cruisers and battle cruisers which allow for tons different combos, although they are usually better in brawls, with the Overlord Battle Cruiser and the Tyrant Cruiser having the benefit of the plasma macro-cannon batteries. On the other hand, if you feel like you want a challenge or are finding Ork and SM and Tyranid ships hard to deal with you can go for Gothic and Dictator cruisers and Mars Battlecruisers, as their respective lances and ordinance bays allow you to stay relatively out of danger.		The well rounded jack-of-all-trades fleet with a good number of ships on each weight class, capable of filling out most tactics and strategies. They have a nice selection of cruisers and battle cruisers which allow for tons different combos, although they are usually better in brawls, with the Overlord Battle Cruiser and the Tyrant Cruiser having the benefit of the plasma macro-cannon batteries. On the other hand, if you feel like you want a challenge or are finding Ork and SM and Tyranid ships hard to deal with you can go for Gothic and Dictator cruisers and Mars Battlecruisers, as their respective lances and ordinance bays allow you to stay relatively out of danger.
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	===Space Marines===		===Space Marines===

	Get up close and tear your enemy a new one with massed boarding actions and lightning strikes. SM ships have very strong armor ~~and~~ can take the punishment. Use this technique against the biggest enemy ships first, making the enemy flagships into drifting hulks. Your battle barge and 3 strike cruisers (or fleet made up of strike cruisers only) should be able to deal with whatever is left of the enemy fleet. Beware of scuttling actions by the enemy, as this can fuck up your fleet. Also, make sure your enemy doesn't retake their ships. Your goal as a space marine fleet is to turn the enemy fleet into a bunch of drifting hulks, because that is what your fleet is best at. They also ~~dont need to worry about mutinies~~.		Get up close and tear your enemy a new one with massed boarding actions and lightning strikes. SM ships have very strong armor, can take the punishment, and have decent guns for their weight classes. Their ships are also the fastest among the Imperial factions, having 40 more speed units than everyone else in each ship type. They are however, also the most expensive to deploy, usually costing around 20-25% more points than the Imperium's and AdMech's ships on each weight class, and their armament selection is much lower.

			Use this technique against the biggest enemy ships first, making the enemy flagships into drifting hulks. Your battle barge and 3 strike cruisers (or fleet made up of strike cruisers only) should be able to deal with whatever is left of the enemy fleet. Beware of scuttling actions by the enemy, as this can fuck up your fleet. Also, make sure your enemy doesn't retake their ships. Your goal as a space marine fleet is to turn the enemy fleet into a bunch of drifting hulks, because that is what your fleet is best at. They also do not have morale penalties, so the crew will never mutiny against you, regardless of how bad the situation is getting.

	Also, remember every single one of your ships has Honor the Chapter, which gives you a free short-ranged boarding action that ignores Shields and has a high critical rate. <s>That includes Escorts</s> Not as of the second patch. Use them. You also have torpedoes with zero spread, which means that at long range they'll do more damage than other torpedo-equipped ships. Their HP is low but their armor makes up for it.		Also, remember every single one of your ships has Honor the Chapter, which gives you a free short-ranged boarding action that ignores Shields and has a high critical rate. <s>That includes Escorts</s> Not as of the second patch. Use them. You also have torpedoes with zero spread, which means that at long range they'll do more damage than other torpedo-equipped ships. Their HP is low but their armor makes up for it.

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	===Tyranid Hive Fleets===		===Tyranid Hive Fleets===
	The Tyranid Hive Fleets are a bit unusual. Basically every other ship from ever other faction is basied off the models present in the tabletop game to a really faithful degree. These guys? Not so much. The old models for Tyranid Hive were, in a word, hideous so Tindalos went ahead and created entirely new ships from scratch. They ''still'' look hideous mind you, but they look like the type of hideous a ~~tyranid~~ ship should be, so it all works out.		The Tyranid Hive Fleets are a bit unusual. Basically every other ship from ever other faction is basied off the models present in the tabletop game to a really faithful degree. These guys? Not so much. The old models for Tyranid Hive were, in a word, hideous so Tindalos went ahead and created entirely new ships from scratch. They ''still'' look hideous mind you, but they look like the type of hideous a Tyranid ship should be, so it all works out.

	~~Game play~~ wise ~~they~~ are ~~an odd mix between Eldar~~ and ~~Orks: They have standard~~ shields, ~~but~~ their ~~defense turrets are tied to the amount of~~ shields ~~they have making them very vulnerable~~ to ~~ordnance once~~ they ~~are down~~. ~~Also~~ their ~~maneuvers are very similar to the Eldar. Their guns aren't worth~~ a ~~damn, but~~ to ~~make up for that they can OM NOM NOM your opponents troops like Pringles and have a few~~ ships ~~dedicated~~ to ~~ramming. Hell they have one ship that has a beak and can actually use melee attacks against other~~ ships~~. Its derpy/awesome as it sounds. Be advised that when their escorts die (~~or ~~on command) they release~~ a ~~spore field that slows by 50% and deals~~ damage, ~~do be aware that this slow stacks multiplicatively so two will drop your speed by 75% and so on~~.		Gameplay-wise the Tyranids are, as you'd expect, a short-ranged and assault-oriented faction. Though their ranged capabilities are generally unimpressive, their lance-equivalents uniquely ignore shields, allowing them to reliably chip away at enemy hulls, while their own shields inflict damage-over-time to nearby enemy vessels so long as they're active; some of their escorts also hit extremely hard for cost. Finally, their prow weapons include a tentacle tongue which can latch on to enemy ships either to deliver an assault action or pull the two ships closer together, or a pair of colossal devouring jaws which not only [[Awesome\|increase ramming damage while negating the damage suffered in return]], but then continue to inflict a respectable amount of damage over time to any vessel in contact.

	As of the second patch they are able to eat some of their own troops to replenish the amount of times you can use skills, but they also have a skill that ~~replenished~~ troops. Infinite boarding charges HOOOOOOOOOOOOO.		Tyranids have a few more unique features. Firstly, ALL non-titan ships - from lowly tiny escorts to might battleships - begin the battle stealthed, and can regain that stealth just by entering a nebula or asteroid field. This stealth is only broken by active scans or wandering into the very close sight detection range, allowing you to easily get on top of enemy vessels. Next, though you lack engines for a sustained forward boost or high-energy turn, these are instead combined into a single 'rush' action, allowing you to reorient and move at terrifyingly high speed a moderate distance in ANY direction, on a surprisingly short cooldown. Finally, [[Tarpit\|when escort-class ships are destroyed they leave behind a spore cloud which damages and slows non-Tyranid vessels moving through them, allowing them to form literal tarpits.]]

			Of course, while the Tyranids are undeniably [[Ork\|masters of ramming,]] their true value lies in their [[Space Marines\|boarding actions]]. Tyranids are THE deadliest assault faction in the game, capable of quite literally chewing through the entirety of a ship's crew at ''terrifying'' speed. Though they lack lightning strikes their speed, stealth and ability to control enemy vessel positions via spore fields, ramming and tentacles mean they'll seldom have trouble getting into assault range, and they can launch them in front as well as to the sides of their vessels. The only faction that can even come close to matching them for the sheer, brutal violence of their assaults are the Space Marines, but even then their assault actions are notably more expensive per point.

			As of the second patch they are able to eat some of their own troops to replenish the amount of times you can use skills, but they also have a skill that replenishes troops. Infinite boarding charges HOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

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83.27.175.223: /* Chaos Campaign */

2022-07-23T05:38:05Z

Chaos Campaign

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	This goes as well as you expect when facing a fleet that bested Admiral Spire and Gulliman. When things go south, Vane blames this sudden betrayal on the whispers of promises by Daemons. He wants forgiveness and vows to serve Malos, but he wisely calls bullshit and tells him he should’ve found another person to use as a catspaw. Before long, Vane and his vessel is wiped out.		This goes as well as you expect when facing a fleet that bested Admiral Spire and Gulliman. When things go south, Vane blames this sudden betrayal on the whispers of promises by Daemons. He wants forgiveness and vows to serve Malos, but he wisely calls bullshit and tells him he should’ve found another person to use as a catspaw. Before long, Vane and his vessel is wiped out.

	In the end cutscene, Vrykan notes that after all his arduous service to Abaddon he notes that the Warmaster is a relic of the past that became too prideful, a far cry from the champion of chaos he once was (just like Horus). At the very end, Vrykan challenges Abaddon himself for the title of the Warmaster.		In the end cutscene, while eating Gulliman, Vrykan notes that after all his arduous service to Abaddon he notes that the Warmaster is a relic of the past that became too prideful, a far cry from the champion of chaos he once was (just like Horus). At the very end, Vrykan challenges Abaddon himself for the title of the Warmaster.

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

76.69.150.251: /* T'au Fleets */

2022-04-26T07:09:37Z

T'au Fleets

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	D'yanoi- Its isolation from the Tau Empire set this place back technologically, but its protector fleet was still technologically on par. Knowing their isolation, the Sept fleet spared no expense in their fleet.		D'yanoi- Its isolation from the Tau Empire set this place back technologically, but its protector fleet was still technologically on par. Knowing their isolation, the Sept fleet spared no expense in their fleet.

	Farsight Enclaves- Led by the most popular ~~weeabo~~ space communist who realized the ethereals were evil. As such, they don't have as many resources as the rest of the Tau septs but still have a mighty fleet to protect against humans, orks, tyranids, and other shit.		Farsight Enclaves- Led by the most popular weeaboo space communist who realized the ethereals were evil. As such, they don't have as many resources as the rest of the Tau septs but still have a mighty fleet to protect against humans, orks, tyranids, and other shit.

	T'au- The capital of the Tau empire made of harsh deserts and huge spire cities. As such it has the largest fleet for its defense. No human has ever set foot on the planet, and the fleet wants to keep it that way (though this will actually depend on whether Shadowsun and the 5th sphere expansion can do their job, given the Death Guard's current incursions).		T'au- The capital of the Tau empire made of harsh deserts and huge spire cities. As such it has the largest fleet for its defense. No human has ever set foot on the planet, and the fleet wants to keep it that way (though this will actually depend on whether Shadowsun and the 5th sphere expansion can do their job, given the Death Guard's current incursions).

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2022-04-26T07:08:56Z

T'au Fleets

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	===T'au Fleets===		===T'au Fleets===

	The T'au are back, but this time split into two factions: The Protector Fleet and the T'au Merchant Fleet. {{Blam\| They were never at Cadia, HOW DID THEY EVEN GET INTO THIS GAME!!!??? I SMELL HERETICS!!!!}} Went from being one of the strongest factions in the previous games to now low tier, ram and board them to your pleasure. This is hilariously more honest to the tabletop Battlefleet Gothic and lore (prior to the sudden surge if GW’s Tau wank boner). The nerf bat is well deserved for the metric ton of BS that was T'au balance in the previous game.		The T'au are back, but this time split into two factions: The Protector Fleet and the T'au Merchant Fleet. {{Blam\| They were never at Cadia, HOW DID THEY EVEN GET INTO THIS GAME!!!??? I SMELL HERETICS!!!!}} Went from being one of the strongest factions in the previous games to now low tier, ram and board them to your pleasure. This is hilariously more honest to the tabletop Battlefleet Gothic and lore (prior to the sudden surge of GW’s Tau wank boner). The nerf bat is well deserved for the metric ton of BS that was T'au balance in the previous game.

	*The Protector Fleet are the returning fleet from the first game and play basicly the same: extremely long range and the deadly seeker missiles, but are fragile and weak in CQC engagements, like the rest of their race. They are also fucking slow.		*The Protector Fleet are the returning fleet from the first game and play basicly the same: extremely long range and the deadly seeker missiles, but are fragile and weak in CQC engagements, like the rest of their race. They are also fucking slow.

188.27.255.207: /* Necron Campaign */

2022-04-12T09:47:43Z

Necron Campaign

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	*'''Amarkun the Gatherer''': A new character, and the one you play as that must unite the Necron dynasties. His character is that of a reluctant warrior, who doesn’t want unnecessary bloodshed. Even outright states he will accept surrenders and vassalage from other races. A rare quality in the 40K universe. Also a bit of a troll, goading his enemies to stupid moves. Overall, a bit of a bro.		*'''Amarkun the Gatherer''': A new character, and the one you play as that must unite the Necron dynasties. His character is that of a reluctant warrior, who doesn’t want unnecessary bloodshed. Even outright states he will accept surrenders and vassalage from other races. A rare quality in the 40K universe. Also a bit of a troll, goading his enemies to stupid moves. Overall, a bit of a bro.

	*'''Cryptek Zaa of Tomorrow''': While he fills the obligatory ‘right hand man’ role, he and Trazyn also goad you into overthrowing Kephrekh. Pretty ~~smart~~ guy. Obligatory deadpan snarker.		*'''Cryptek Zaa of Tomorrow''': While he fills the obligatory ‘right hand man’ role, he and Trazyn also goad you into overthrowing Kephrekh. Pretty wise guy. Obligatory deadpan snarker, eventually prompting Amarkun to start responding the same.

	*'''Phaeron Kephrekh the Unbroken''': The Head Necron who orders you around. Wants to shut off the rest of the galaxy from the dynasty using the Dark Throne. You will overthrow him later on, and use the Dark Throne for a much better purpose.		*'''Phaeron Kephrekh the Unbroken''': The Head Necron who orders you around. Wants to shut off the rest of the galaxy from the dynasty using the Dark Throne. You will overthrow him later on, and use the Dark Throne for a much better purpose.
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	*'''Anakaleth the Wise''': Member of a rival dynasty, becomes loyal to Amarkun if the latter saves his metal butt from Tyranids.		*'''Anakaleth the Wise''': Member of a rival dynasty, becomes loyal to Amarkun if the latter saves his metal butt from Tyranids.
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	===Tyranid Campaign===		===Tyranid Campaign===
	Just eat the whole galaxy. By this point you should know the drill. You have access to the Ancient One at some point, a ship with Psychic Scream and boarding actions on SUPER STEROIDS. Since the Tyranids came a long way from the Dawn of War series and forgot how to talk, all narration comes from the perspective of your future lunch.		Just eat the whole galaxy. By this point you should know the drill. You have access to the Ancient One at some point, a ship with Psychic Scream and boarding actions on SUPER STEROIDS. Since the Tyranids came a long way from the Dawn of War series and forgot how to talk, all narration comes from the perspective of your future lunch.