Game done!
Empire:
Archlector on Altar, Healing Potion, Enchanted Shield, HA, GW
Wizard Lord, Level 4 Light, Dispel Scroll
BSB, Dragon Helm, GW, FPA
Witch Hunter, Brace of Pistols
40 Halberdiers, command
11 IC Knights, command, Gleaming Pennant
13 Handgunners, command
29 Greatswords, command, BoSwiftness
3 Demigryphs, halberds
5 Pistoliers, champion with repeater brace
Steam Tank
Vampire Counts:
Vampire Lord, lvl 1, ASF, Ogre Blade, Enchanted Shield, 4+ ward
Necromancer Lord, lvl 4, Black Periapt, stuff
Vampire, mounted, lvl 1
Wight King BSB
50ish Zombies
30ish Skeletons
25 Ghouls
20 Grave Guards, banner of the burrows, great weapons
5 Hexwraiths
10 Black Knights
Deployment:
Both Vamps took Nehek, Necromancer got Nehek as well, in addition to Van Hels, Gaze of Nagash and Wind of Death.
My wizard got Shem's, Pha's, Light of Battle and Net. No double Banishment for me!
Vanguards:
I decided to, once again, attempt a flanking manoeuver down the left flank. The Black Knights seem isolated, while I have not only 2 heavy cavalry units but also the Pistoliers and Hangunners to redirect and weaken the enemy with shooting. This would put me in a good position to ride down the VC line and sweep the hill, making the Tower useless. I still positioned the Greatswords opposite that objective to keep the undead there busy.
Would is work? Stay tuned!