Hi all, I'm new to 40k, and I figured it would be a good idea to work on some lists before I go out and buy models I’m never going to use. I’m looking to build a shooty space marine army that is a take on all comers list. I love the models, and there's something cool about knights in space that I can't quite put my finger on. I’m still working on the fluff, but I like the idea of a new chapter w/o too many warm bodies to throw into assault.
If I could get some feedback on 1) how bloated the lists are and 2) how forgiving each list is to newbie mistakes, that would be great. Also, if you had to choose, which list would you pick?
List 1
Traits: Suffer Not the Work of Heretics, Die Standing
Chapter Master
Jump Pack, 2x Lightning Claws,
125 pts.
Epistolary
Storm Bolter, Fury of the Anciencts, Fear of the Darkness, Terminator Armor
159 pts.
Librarian HQ Squad
4 Terminators, 2 Assault Cannons, 1 Chain Fist
205 Pts.
Tac Squads x 4
6 Marines, Lascannon, Plasma, Tank Hunters
532 Pts.
Land Speeder Tornado x 3
240 pts. (each in its own Fast Attack Slot)
Predator Destructor x2
2 Heavy Bolters, Extra Armor, Smoke
236 pts.
Whirlwind
85 pts.
Total 1497
List 2:
Traits: Suffer Not the Work of Heretics, Die Standing
Chapter Master
Jump Pack, 2x Lightning Claws, Terminator Honors
140 pts.
Epistolary
Storm Bolter, Fury of the Anciencts, Fear of the Darkness, Terminator Armor
159 pts.
Librarian HQ Squad
4 Terminators, 2 Assault Cannons, 1 Chain Fist
205 Pts.
Librarian HQ Squad
4 Terminators, 2 Assault Cannons, 1 Chain Fist
205 Pts.
Tac Squad x4
5 Marines, Lascannon, Plasma, Tank Hunters
460 pts.
Land Speeder Tornado x2
160 Pts.
Assault Squad
5 Marines, Terminator Honors, Powerfist
140 Pts.
Predator Destructor x2
2 Heavy Bolters, Extra Armor, Smoke
236 pts.
Whirlwind
85 pts.
Total: 1500 Points
List 3
Traits: Purity Above All, Suffer Not the Works of Heretics, Aspire to Glory, Die Standing
Master of Sanctity
Jump Pack, Bolt Pistol, Bionics
126 Pts.
Tac Squad x 5
5 Marines, Lascannon, Plasma, Tank Hunter, Apothecary
700 Pts
Scout Squad
5 Scouts, 5 Sniper Rifles
90 Pts.
Assault Squad
9 Marines, Terminator Honors, Power Fist
228 Points
Predator Destructor x3
2 Heavy Bolters, Extra Armor, Smoke
354 pts.
Total: 1498
If you managed to read through all of this, thanks, and I'd appreciate any feedback.