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I don't have the codex yet (go go Friday Pay day!) So just built this up largely on what I've read, but something I've been considering is:


Lord with Phaeron (Imotekh if possible?)
Lord w/Res Orb (and bit of CC punch upgrades)
3 Spyders one with Anti-psyker thingy
20 warriors
Ghost Ark
Illuminor Szeras (probably running with the Spyders?)

Illuminor, regardless of where he actually goes, buffs the unit of 20 warriors.

Basically just march the down the field with the Ghost Ark providing cover (and repairs). Keep the Spyders close for anti-psyker and CC protection. Keep the lords in front for CC protection. If Szeras gives the warriors T5 that's just nails, but WS5 for 20 relentless warriors is still nice, S5 would be the "worst" upgrade but should keep them going longer in CC so still would be acceptable.

Anyway, obviously needs to be fleshed out still, leaning towards a unit of scarabs and a unit of HD/Ds mixed up for two FA's.

If I end up going with Imotekh I'll likely stick in 20 FOs for a mid to deep feel tar pit (I already have 20 metals).

Not sure which direction I'm feeling yet on HS, will have to probably wait for the Dex.

But thought that could be a solid core. Large tough as nails scoring unit that would be a nightmare to push of an objective (or two).

Thoughts?

Wow, did I somehow strike a neutral cord with Dakka?

No, "that looks great" or "L2P;" just nothing?

Somewhat disappointing, but I filled it up a bit and have about 200 to 300 hundred points to spend I think:

HQ
Imotekk

Illuminar

Elite

20 Flayed Ones 260

Troops
20 Warriors
Ghost Ark
Lord/Res Orb/WS 450

10 Immortals
Cryptek (probably HoD) 220ish (depending on Cryptek)

FA

10 Scarabs 150
1 D/2 HDs 140

HS

3 Tomb Spyders 175ish (tweaked for wound allocation shenanigans)


I'm debating between Lychguard/Praetorians/Wraiths for some counter assault or Mono/more Destroyers/Doomsday or Annihilation for more Pewpew.
Probably will add another small group of warriors for some scoring redundancy, but I'm thinking most people will be hard pressed to clear out the group of 20 troops, especially if they focus their attention elsewhere at first, and considering I should be covered by night for the first two turns.

I too, have struck a neutral nerve... there are so many necron lists going up and the units are still so new that a lot of people don't have anything new to say!

Heh, exactly. I'm currently trying to do my due diligence and respond to others lists so we can generate a bit of discourse.