Mantic space dwarves, counts as?

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**HawaiiMatt**

Planning on getting a mantic army of space dwarves (Squats) when they come out.
What do you think would be the best counts as force?
I was thinking IG, with lots of hydras, squat trikes as rough riders, storm troopers for the heavy armor guys, and tons of infantry (lots of heavy teams).

Do you think I've got any other options for a counts as force, that will be obvious and not too confusing for my opponent?

-Matt

**kenshin620**

Hmm not really tactics, more like General Discussion

Space marines seem kinda obvious in my eyes. Dwarves are often tougher than humans and plus these guys seem to be very CC and shooty (not to mention heavily armored)

These guys just scream "Space Marine Devastators"

**HawaiiMatt**

I think the blue is misleading.
It's boots, shin guards, breastplate, and helmet that wraps into shoulders.
The dwarves have quite a bit of cloth on them.

I was thinking more along the lines of carapace armor on those. Supposedly the non-heavy weapon guys have a little less armor.

-Matt

**kenshin620**

I suppose, just have to wait and see what the plastics are gonna look like

**The Dwarf Wolf**

Space Marines...

At least i will make a count as space marines.

If they dont suit Space Marines very well, them i will have little use for them...

**kyranzor**

I think imperial guard counts-as stormtroopers. Mercenaries from another race/world with high powered laser rifles and heavy armour, armed to the teeth! Would make cool fluffy merc stormies, maybe from a counts-as valk transport which looks different/awesome? Star ship troopers dropship for them?