Adam's army of the Red Eye.

Adam Troke (Games Development): This force is an extremely dangerous army and portrays the 'Red Eye' theme in a fun way. You might have a force about this size after expanding your initial 250 point army with a few additions, or after adding in a few models that you already have in your collection. In this case, I added in my Orcs.

With 40 models, this force is larger than most 500 point armies. The Orcs provide numbers, and the eight Orcs carrying spears can help bulk out the Easterling Phalanx (see below for more on that) and help to get the most out of that effective special rule.

The Orc Shaman is able to hold the Orc elements of the army firm with his Fury ability, even if the force becomes broken, and he provides the chance to make Fate rolls. The Mordor Troll adds power to the force thanks to its high Fight, Strength, and Defence values. Plus, there's very little in the game that can get past a Mordor Troll.

When fighting one-on-one, a model with a two-handed weapon will often lose the combat. However, by pairing Orcs with two-handed weapons with Easterlings armed with spears or shields, you give yourself a better chance of winning the combat. The Strength bonus that the two-handed weapon provides will help you wound your enemy.

The Easterlings form the elite fighting core of this army. With their high Defence, they can form an effective shield wall that bristles with spears. Keep the Easterling Captain in the centre of his men so that he can perform Heroic Moves and use the Stand Fast! rule as occasion demands.

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