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I'm just going to put this here...

http://rumorsofheresy.blogspot.com/2011/11/nova-open-2011-tournament-report.html

See game four for some strongly pro-hellion evidence.

Note that I do not personally advocate Hellions in every build, however, this is a good example of their successful use. An advantage over Wyches that I find is somewhat understated in the permanency of their mobility; it is incredibly easy to shoot out the raider from underneath Wyches, leaving they no option but to attempt to footslog.

Xaereth wrote:Thanks for the plug!

No problem; you've put a ton of time and effort into your batreps, and hence I would encourage people to read them

Back on-topic; I wouldn't say hellions w/ baron even have survivability issues. They will give a 4+ cover to your vehicles, and they have 3+ cover and FNP thanks to the Baron. In combat... well, the only stuff that will hit you back is the stuff that survives the initial flurry of I6/7 blows.