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Hi guys,

I figured I'd paint me 5 normal Space Marines as Sternguard Veterans and add on some nice little details to indicate veterancy... but at any rate.

I'm a noob to the tabletop, but thumbing through the codex; when it comes to arming my 5 marines... Should I try squeeze in as many bolters as possible?

I am asking that considering their special ammo abilities... It seems as though using anything else is a waste; they seem to be an anti-personnel squad, I figured maybe 4 bolters and 1 missile launcher (Yes, arm the sergeant with a bolter ).

Any thoughts? Dakka Vets?

Combi weapons seem to be the best choice.. gives them a lot of punch on a variety of different targets.

Yea, Combi or standard bolters. I don't think you really need the Missile Launcher on them, though.

Yea heavy weapons are a no no in sternguard squads.

my suggestion is either 5 combi meltas or 5 combi plasma

Combi melta, all the way.

Get ten man squads anyway, but if you do take five man squads give them combi-meltas and a razorback.