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I was playing some theory machine and needed help because I came up with the start of a cool list. I am sure someone else has probably come up with it, and therefore seen it in life so it isn't all that exciting I guess. I will use
Epic Caine, GMCA for field officer, and then two units of gun mages with the gunfighter ability. Thats about 300 points. so basically I have to get 400 points of units that can tie up enemy units and stay engaged, while the gunfighters take no penalty for attacking engaged units. I was thinking heavy jacks. but they may not have the numbers I need.

I don't think trenchers will work, because yes, they delay enemies, but lose dug in bonuses when engaged, so they wouldn't stand up to much abuse from whatever they engage.

I am open to any input.

Obviously, you should bring that 3rd unit of Gunmages.

if the field allowance is one, gmca allows you take another. where is the third from?

You're right, bobtasco. FA: 1, + 1 from Abel.

I think you need to re-read the rules for Gunfighters. They are allowed to use their guns to shoot someone they are in melee with. This is the only time that they ignore the penalty for shooting into melee.

wait you are right. I misread it.i That ability is not nearly as good as I thought then.