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I've been wanting to run this combo/unit for awhile, but was wondering how it has worked out for other players. Do people think this works/would do well

For those who have no clue what I'm talking about:

5x Noise Marines with 1 Blaster Master (S8 AP3 Blast, Pinning) in a Rhino with Havoc Launcher (S5 AP5 Blast)

I know a CSM player that runs this exact combo. He runs a spear head of 3 of these and the rest of his arm runs behind them. At about the half up the table he stops and pops smoke and make a strong anvil/shooting base.

It works well for him

There was a thread about Havocbacks a month or two ago. I believe the general consensus was that for the points required, you could do better. I don't believe Noise Marines were mentioned as an option.

Personally I like using Havoc Launchers if I have the points. They're also one of the first things I look to cut if I'm short points.

I guess it depends on if you can count on AV11 surviving a couple of turns to get the shots off. I've had quite a few games where the troops get to where they need to be or the Rhino gets immobilized and the Rhinos kind of sat around shooting bolters at things. I've also had games where I've gotten the Havoc launchers and they made 3-4x their points back.