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Hi Guys!
I've recently made another attempt at Starting an Imperial Guard army, and am entering a 750pts doubles tournament with a friend of mine,(1 Hq,1 troop each minimum), and need a gap filler for the last 45pts.

This is what I've got so far for my Astra Militarum:

HQ: Lord Commissar..........70
(w. Carapace Armour only)

Troop/s: Platoon:
Platoon Command Squad....40
(w. 5 Sniper Rifles)
Infantry Squad...........50
Infantry Squad...........50
Heavy Weapons Team.....120
(w. Missile Launchers and Flakk Missiles)

Allies: Paladin Knight........375

Total: 705pts

Any suggestions for improvement/ the point filler would be appreciated...Ratlings perhaps?
Cheers in advance!



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no help yet? =(
come on guard players, you know you've got some advice for me!?!

Don't put the points on...

I would try and whack some, or at least one, Chimeras in there. It'll give you a mobile wall to shield you troops for a turn or so and give you a bit more medium level shooty punch.
I could also be temped by ditching the missile launchers and popping in some armoured sentinels with either las cannons or plasma cannons.

You need to say what your mate is using. If he spams vendettas you don't need the missile launchers. If the other half of the force has enough rattlings to clear a buffet then you can ditch all of your snipers .

Let us know.

A Scout Sentinel with Lascannon, sitting in cover would nicely use the remaining points. Also, your Platoon commander can't take a sniper rifle.

right, thanks for the input guys!

-My friend has decided to spam assault marines with his blood angels, but I didn't know until earlier today...he's also bringing a pod with melta vets...

-Checked my codex, you are correct about the platoon commander and the sniper rifle... thanks for noticing...

-Was that level of points given unacceptable?
it was each units total cost, or should I of grouped the platoons points?- if so you have my apologies...

-I'm liking the ideas of sentinels with lascannons, as I'm lacking anti-tank with this list... hmmn...- to EBay!...

Thanks again for the help!