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Hi there
My FLGS is having a little tournament with no time limits on the games as it will be run over 3 weekends with 2 games each weekend. I figured i'd go against the meta and try for a horde guard army.

So without further adieu

HQ (165) (10)
CCS 2x Plasma guns, Vox: 85
2ic CCS: 2x Melta Guns, Melta Bomb, Vox: 80

First Platoon (420) (47)
PCS: AC: 40
3x Combined Squads: 3x Lascannons, 3x Grenade Launchers, Vox: 230
HWS: 3x AC: 75
HWS: 3x AC: 75

Second Platoon (495) (47)
PCS: Al Rahem, PG x2: 130
3x Combined Squads: 3x Autocannons, 3x Grenade Launchers, Vox, Commissar: 235
SwS: 2x Flamers, DC: 65
SwS: 2x Flamers, DC: 65

Third Platoon (405) (47)
PCS: 2x Flamers: 40
3x Combined Squads: 3x Melta Guns, 3x Melta Bombs, Vox, Commissar: 235
SwS: 2x Flamers, DC: 65
SwS: 2x Flamers, DC: 65

Veterans
3x Melta Guns, Shotguns: 100

Veterans
3x Melta Guns, Shotguns: 100

Elites
Guardsman Marbo :65

Total: 1750

Comes to 172 models. The army is designed to work in three parts (obviously), with a solid heavy long ranged platoon backed up by the first company command squad. the second platoon is there for out flanking and hitting the sides. the third is the more 'throw to the meat grinder platoon/speed bump platoon'. in between there are melta vets for some close up anti tank punch and if there is a nasty unit hiding up the back of the table marbo can act as a nasty distraction.

thoughts?

Stay out of assault.

I think you may have a bit of a problem with fast assault armies like DE. Orks may also pose a problem if they manage to reach your lines. However, I think other armies will not have sufficient anti-infantry to take down all of your guardsmen. Sounds like a fine list, but I would choose your targets carefully when you game.

Good luck!

I'd like to see some PWs in your blobs. Just to make sure that if you are assaulted, high armor units are gonna regret it.

def agree with L_Dawg. I play blob guard mostly at smaller levels, got to run to class but will post up more ideas when i get back.

PWs in blob squads are win, they will win more combats than you think based off sheer numbers.

Were should the points come from? Marbo? Hmmm

I had a go with this list and 2 major things happened. Power weapons would have been nice. A ten man death company squad geared through my Flanking platoon. They got smashed by my sws dc sqauds. Rambo was the second disappointment. His bomb scattered and then he was basically a dead man.

So I think dropping al ahem and Marbo will give me 140 points. Give the 2 blob squads from 2nd and 3rd power weapons. Leaving me 60 points...

Not sure what to do...

I'd keep Creed in mind as a possibility.

You have numerous squads to order, so his 4 orders will have use.
His 24" order range could really help.
You could outflank a Melta-Vet squad
You would have option for furious charge when you want it.

To afford this, I'd think about:
dropping GL in Lascannon Squads
dropping plasma in 2nd platoon's command

Just offering a possibility.