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In my current list i run 2, 3x melta CSS squads and 4, 3x vet squads all in chimeras.

Ive been toying around with my list and considering benching 1 CSS and 1 melta vet squad for 2 devil dogs. My biggest concern is wether the DD is more effective than either of the 2 other units. Both the CSS and Vets function the same since they have the same loadouts. However it takes usually 2 turns to get these guys into kill range.

Speed is what im looking for.

Im considering the DD's because there faster than any other vehicale with a chim hull. I think its speed could help with last turn objective grabs (contesting). And the melta blast with its fast movement means i can get in range pretty quick. I would imagine the melta blast can be pretty effective against any vehical and running 2 would keep the heat off of my russes and other chims for a turn or 2. The only disadvantage is once they die thats it there gone.

The advantages of the CSS squad and vet squad is there melta capability however at a shorter range, the squad will always do damage to whatever target it goes against. The CSS can however issue an order if opportunity presents itself as well.Vets can score, A dead chim also wont necessarily remove the threat of the squad inside. as well as the fact that the chim and the unit inside can split there targeting with additional fire power in comparison to the devil dog. However i do present my opponent with additional kill points.

so what are your experiances with the Devil Dog. Because im considering trying to get 2 of them in my 1750 list.




 
   
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The scatter on devil dogs makes them not all that effective against smaller tanks. If you see many land raiders they might be worth it.
   
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Killer Klaivex






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If your Chimeras get popped early (which they probably will because people are trying to counter mech lists), that melta squad is useless and will get gunned down at long range as well as being stuck in the middle of the battlefield, which is not a good place for a small T3 unit to be.

People are like dice, a certain Frenchman said that. You throw yourself in the direction of your own choosing. People are free because they can do that. Everyone's circumstances are different, but no matter how small the choice, at the very least, you can throw yourself. It's not chance or fate. It's the choice you made. 
   
 
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