{"product_id":"warhammer-40k-apocalypse-weekend-august-2027","title":"Warhammer 40K Apocalypse Weekend – August 2027","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWarhammer 40K Apocalypse: The Fate of Draytonius Prime – 28th–29th August 2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£50 per player • 10 players • 3,000 points each\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📍 \u003cem\u003eMighty Melee Games, Market Drayton\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEvent Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo linked Apocalypse battles across two days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 players divided into two teams of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3,000 points per player—15,000 points per side and \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 points on the battlefield\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers must use the same submitted 3,000-point army throughout the weekend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe event uses the Apocalypse rules and \u003cstrong\u003eFate of a World\u003c\/strong\u003e campaign from \u003cem\u003eWarhammer 40,000—Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Apocalypse missions, Core Rules Changes and selected optional rules will be adapted where necessary for the current Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny official Games Workshop Apocalypse updates released before the event will be reviewed and incorporated into the final event pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLists must be submitted via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcoastpairings.com\/organization\/022PKK8AY5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBest Coast Pairings (BCP)\u003c\/a\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e23:59 on Wednesday 25th August\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal team assignments and the weekend briefing will be posted to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.mightymelee.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMMG Community Discord\u003c\/a\u003e on Friday 27th August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a full-weekend event.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchasing a ticket reserves your place for both Saturday and Sunday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fate of Draytonius Prime\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraytonius Prime stands on the brink of annihilation. An immense invasion force has descended upon the world, opposed by defenders determined to hold it at any cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weekend forms one connected narrative campaign between two enormous opposing forces. One team will become the \u003cstrong\u003eAttackers\u003c\/strong\u003e, seeking to conquer Draytonius Prime, while the other becomes the \u003cstrong\u003eDefenders\u003c\/strong\u003e, fighting to drive the invasion back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone begins with the \u003cstrong\u003eClash of Might\u003c\/strong\u003e mission on Saturday. The result of that battle determines the strategic situation and the mission played on Sunday:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttackers’ Solid Victory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stand to the Last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttackers’ Minor Victory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Storm the Breach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDraw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clash of Might\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefenders’ Minor Victory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collapsing Lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefenders’ Solid Victory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mighty Fallen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunday’s final battle will decide whether Draytonius Prime falls to the invading armies or remains in the hands of its defenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSchedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSaturday 28th August\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoors open:\u003c\/strong\u003e 08:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer briefing and deployment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattle 1—Clash of Might:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taken during an agreed campaign pause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheduled finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday mission announced:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the conclusion of Saturday’s battle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSunday 29th August\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoors open:\u003c\/strong\u003e 08:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMission briefing and deployment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal battle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taken during an agreed campaign pause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScheduled finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign conclusion and awards:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Our Apocalypse Weekend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a conventional tournament. It is a huge, collaborative Warhammer 40,000 experience in which every player contributes to the fate of Draytonius Prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo teams will command a combined 30,000 points across enormous linked battlefields. Teammates share each phase, coordinate their plans and fight towards a common result, with the outcome of Saturday’s battle directly shaping Sunday’s decisive mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apocalypse rules include special multiplayer adaptations designed to keep enormous games moving. Independent actions can be resolved simultaneously, teammates coordinate their phases and the two sides alternate during key parts of the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMMG is a warm, welcoming venue\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the emphasis throughout the weekend will be on spectacle, teamwork, memorable moments and the shared story—not individual tournament rankings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e💬 Join the Campaign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss armies, arrange team planning and follow the battle for Draytonius Prime on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.mightymelee.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMMG Community Discord\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVenue Address\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMighty Melee Games\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit 96, Tern Valley Business Park\u003cbr\u003eWallace Way, Market Drayton\u003cbr\u003eTF9 3WW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players must be available for both days and both linked battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bring one submitted 3,000-point army for the entire weekend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeams:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMG will arrange two balanced five-player sides after reviewing the submitted factions and armies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttackers and Defenders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roles will be assigned by the event organiser and confirmed before the weekend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllied forces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocalypse-specific army-building and Allied unit rules will be explained in the final event pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattle Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Apocalypse missions include a scoring bonus for armies painted to a Battle Ready standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended for larger infantry formations to help keep the battles moving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRules:\u003c\/strong\u003e The latest Games Workshop rules, updates, FAQs and codexes apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRules hierarchy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Current 11th Edition rules apply first, followed by the adapted Apocalypse event rules and mission instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJudging:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a rule interaction is unclear, pause and ask the Game Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit of Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please follow the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mightymelee.uk\/pages\/the-mmg-spirit-of-play\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMMG Spirit of Play\u003c\/a\u003e—play fair, be respectful and keep it Mighty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHave Questions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mightymelee.uk\/pages\/warhammer-40k-events-and-leagues-faq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarhammer 40K Events \u0026amp; Leagues FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e or join the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.mightymelee.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMMG Community Discord\u003c\/a\u003e to ask about armies, team assignments and event procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen commanders. 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