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So, I'm looking to run BA for an Escalation League at my FLGS. Each game will increase the points values by 400 points, up to a finale of 2000 points. The first game has the FOC restriction of 1 HQ, 1 Troop, 0+ Fast Attack. After the first game, there are no other FOC restrictions. So, for my first 400 point game, I'm looking at running one of the following two lists.

Either:

- Librarian w/ Jump Pack w/ Blood Lance, Shield of Sanguinius
- Assault Squad w/ 5 men, 1 Melta Gun
- Vanguard Veteran Squad w/ Jump Packs

Or:

- Librarian w/ Jump Pack w/ Unleash Rage, Shield of Sanguinius
- Honor Guard w/ Jump Packs
- Assault Squad w/ 5 men, 1 Melta Gun

With the first list, my thought would be to Deep Strike everything against a single target, shooting w/ the Assault Squad and Blood Lance, then assaulting with the Vanguard Vets. The second list would be similar in that everything would DS against a target, shooting the target after they land, but then preparing to accept a charge (but having FNP and Unleash Rage to better take care of a charge against them). Then assaulting the following turn.

Which do folks think would be a better Escalation list?

i like the second list better...keep the blood lance on the librarian however... but honor guard will help more with the furious charge feel no pain bonus they offer from the chalice

I really love the idea of deep striking everything in such a low point value game.