No war is fought alone. Not for long.

In the brutal battlefields of the Age of Darkness, survival is rarely earned by a single commander. Here, alliances are not luxuries they are necessities forged in fire, trust, and bloodshed.

This doubles event challenges two warlords to fight as one. Your strategies must align, your strengths must complement one another, and your weaknesses will be laid bare before both ally and enemy alike.

Across three brutal engagements fought over sprawling battlefields, coordination will be everything. The enemy will not come at you in half measures, and hesitation will be punished without mercy. A single mistake, a missed opportunity, or a fractured battle plan can bring an entire alliance crashing down.

Trust will be tested.
Plans will unravel.
And amidst the chaos of war, only those who can adapt, communicate, and overcome together will emerge victorious.

Victory is not won by one voice shouting louder than the rest, but by two commanders acting in perfect accord.

Bring your armies.
Stand beside your ally.
And prove your bond can weather the fires of the Horus Heresy.

Because doubles in a Heresy setting? You absolutely love to see it.

Event Essentials

Battle Size: 2500 points total
(1250 points per player)

Board Size: 6′ x 4′

Games: 3

Missions: Scenarios from the main rulebook with pre-selected deployments and terrain layouts

Painting Requirement: Minimum 2 colours plus based

Event Schedule

Registration: 08:30 – 09:00

Game 1: 09:00 – 11:30

Lunch & Best Army Voting: 11:30 – 12:20

Afternoon Briefing: 12:20 – 12:30

Game 2: 12:30 – 15:00

Break: 15:00 – 15:20

Game 3: 15:30 – 18:00

Awards & Wrap-Up: 18:00 – 18:30

Event Restrictions & Army Guidelines

Force Composition

Your force must be constructed using the Crusade Force Organisation Chart found within the Age of Darkness Rulebook alongside all associated rules and publications.

Applicable detachments may be selected from:

• The Age of Darkness Rulebook
• Any Journal Tactica

Players must bring:

• A hard or digital copy of all relevant army rules
• A copy of their army list for opponents and organisers upon request

Additional Restrictions

• No Named Characters, Special Characters, or Primarchs are permitted
• A maximum of one High Command unit per player may be included
• Each player must bring exactly 1250 points
• Points may not be transferred between teammates

Example:

• Legal: 1250 + 1250
• Illegal: 1400 + 1100

Doubles Event Rules

To keep gameplay fast, balanced, and enjoyable throughout the day, the following doubles-specific rules will apply:

• Each team may use a maximum of two reactions per player turn
• These must be split evenly:
  • One reaction per player

For this event, standard Allies rules are replaced with the following simplified system:

• Both players on a team must share the same allegiance:
  • Loyalist or Traitor
• Aura and command abilities do not transfer between allied armies
• Characters may only join units from their own force
• Units and abilities may only affect models from their owning player’s army

Example:

• A Techmarine from Player A cannot repair a vehicle belonging to Player B

Battle Ready Standard

All armies must meet a minimum Battle Ready standard.

This means your force is fully assembled, painted, and based to a clear tabletop standard:

• Minimum of 2 colours
• Finished base required

A simple example:

• Black undercoat
• Red painted eye lenses
• Grass or textured base

Simple, effective, and ready for war.

We strongly encourage players to bring fully painted, thematic, and narrative-driven armies. Events are always more immersive when every force looks the part and hobby-focused awards may favour teams who fully embrace the spirit of the setting.

Event Awards

• Overall Winners Most wins / highest VP overall
• Most Bloodthirsty Highest VP scored in a single game
• Best Hobby Painting, conversions, and army theme
• Most Sporting (Battle Brothers Award) Voted by fellow players
• Wooden Spoon Last place overall

List Submission

Please ensure both players’ army lists are submitted via Best Coast Pairings no later than 1st August 2026.

Late submissions may not be reviewed before the event, so please ensure your lists are accurate, clearly formatted, and include all relevant upgrades and wargear options.

Final Notes

While every event is competitive by nature and only one team can claim overall victory, this event is designed to celebrate every aspect of the hobby:

• Tactical gameplay
• Narrative armies
• Stunning hobby work
• Great sportsmanship
• Memorable moments shared across the tabletop

Bring a force you’re proud of.
Bring a teammate you trust.
And prepare for war in the Age of Darkness.