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Following on from the "design my paint scheme" thread, here's my first attempt at a 2,000 point list. But first, some points:

This is envisioned as a "borderline" renegade chapter. They are the remnants of a chapter which mostly turned traitor. As a result, they are considerably less than the full 1,000 men, and so value Apothecaries VERY highly so there is no loss of Gene-seed. Also, their colours are very similar to a Traitor chapter (their chapter, in truth) so most Loyalist chapters shoot first and ask questions later - hence a reliance on sneakery (Infiltration, Deep Strikes, and a Drop Podded Dreadnaught). Their self-ordained mission is to wipe out the traitorous portions of their chapter. Also note the complete lack of Powerfists; this is because a) I ran out of points, and b) I want to do something a bit different. It's also designed as a bit of an all-comers list with an emphasis on handling elite armies better than swarms (the chapter is supposed to be good at fighting other (Chaos) Marines).

With those points in mind, here's the list:

Significant Divergence
+ Purity Above All (Pious, Veteran and Tac squads can have Apothecaries)
+ See but Don't be Seen (Courageous or Sombre, Tac and Dev squads can Infiltrate)
- Flesh over Steel (Only one tank, no Annihilator or Crusaders, Transports use up FA slots)
- We Stand Alone (No Allies)


HQ SQUAD Points: 248
Captain: Power Weapon, Storm Bolter, Iron Halo, Infiltrate
..Command Squad
....Sergeant: Infiltrate, Power Weapon, Bolter, Terminator Honours
....Apothecary: Infiltrate, Narthecium and Reductor, Bolter
....3x Space Marine: Bolter, Infiltrate

ELITE: Terminator Squad Points: 245
Sergeant: Power Weapon, Storm Bolter
Terminator: Assault Cannon, Power Fist
Terminator: Storm Bolter, Power Fist, Cyclone Missile Launcher
2x Terminator: Storm Bolter, Power Fist

ELITE: Dreadnought Points: 145
Close Combat Weapon (Heavy Flamer), Assault Cannon, Drop Pod (NOTE: This uses my last Fast Attack Slot because of Flesh over Steel)

TROOPS: Scout Squad Points: 95
Sergeant: Sniper Rifle
3x Space Marine Scout: Sniper Rifle
Space Marine Scout: Missile Launcher

TROOPS: Tactical Squad Points: 253
Apothecary (Sergeant): Infiltrate, Narthecium and Reductor, Power Weapon, Bolter, Terminator Honours
Space Marine: Infiltrate, Multi-melta
Space Marine: Infiltrate, Plasma Gun
7x Space Marine: Bolter, Infiltrate
(There are three Squads like this)

FAST ATTACK: Land Speeder Points: 80
Land Speeder: Assault Cannon, Heavy Bolter

FAST ATTACK: Land Speeder Points: 80
Land Speeder: Assault Cannon, Heavy Bolter

HEAVY SUPPORT: Devastator Squad Points: 254
Sergeant: Infiltrate, Bolter
2x Space Marine: Infiltrate, Lascannon
2x Space Marine: Infiltrate, Missile Launcher
3x Space Marine: Bolter, Infiltrate

HEAVY SUPPORT: Whirlwind Points: 93
Whirlwind Missile Launcher (Vengeance), Extra Armour, Smoke Launchers

TOTAL POINTS: 1999

Any comments, please fire away!

Viperion

Is it so bad it's not even worth commenting on?

Viperion

I personally like it *Shrug*

There is alot in there to digest. It seems that you want each of your squads to do many things. In addition to this it also seems like you have put this list together give what comes in just a few boxes rather than purchase extra to optimize squads.

Rule # 1 in my book. There are only 2 weapons that should ever go into a shooty tactical squad. they are lascannons and plasmaguns. The Multi Meltas are not worth the points. If the enemy has vehicles that can move with in 12" (the only time a melta is better than a lascannon) then chances are that squad will not be living long enough to fire that weapon.

Whats the deal with the command squad? its 248 points of dead weight. At least give it 2 plasmaguns and the captain a combi-plasma or flamer.

Why spend 35 points on a weapon you can get for 15 points in a tactical squad? you are better off getting Heavy bolters in those dev squads to handle infantry.

Also 10 man tactical squads are a waist. Cut them down to 4 6 man squads and have the other 2 troop choices be 6 man scout squads with sniper rifles and missiles.