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HQ Space Marine Captain
  Lightning Claws
  Melta bombs
       
HQ Command Squad (5 strong)
  Company Standard
  Company Champion
  Storm bolter & power sword
  Melta gun  
  Rhino
       
ELITES Terminator Squad (5 strong)
  Heavy flamer
       
TROOPS Tactical Squad (10 strong)   170
  Flamer & missile launcher  
  Rhino
       
TROOPS Tactical Squad (10 strong)
  Flamer & missile launcher   
  Rhino
       
TROOPS Scout Squad (10 strong)
  Sniper rifles (free) & Missile Launcher
  Melta bombs
       
FAST ATTACK Assault Squad (10 strong)
  2 x plasma pistols
  Powerfist and combat shield
       
HEAVY SUPPORT Vindicator
  Dozer Blade
       
HEAVY SUPPORT Whirlwind

What do you think?
Comes to 1498 points

   

Not a bad all-around list. You have a number of choices that are a little sub-par, so might have trouble in a very competitive environment.

Your captain and command squad are generalist troubleshooters. They should do OK at anything, but won't really shine. I might sugest switching them to a razorback for some extra firepower, you don't need the extra transport space.

I'm not a fan of heavy flamers on terminators unless you are doing precision deepstrikes to beacons. An assault cannon or CML will work better.

Troops are solid. I'd cut the scouts down to 5 and drop the melta bomb to get points for elsewhere.

I like to run my assault squads with a chaplain. I'd rather have a 5 man with HQ support then a 10 man without. You might consider a flamer as well. With your speed and maneuverability you can put the template just where you want it for maximum affect.

I'd rather have an extra gun then the dozer blade. Weapon destroyed are randomized, so it will protect the big gun. How often are you plowing through terrain anyway? I just trust in the emperor not to get the 1-6 chance and save the points.

I'd rather have a dakka pred then a whirlwind, but if you play hordes on cluttered boards, they have a place.

When I started SM, I was told "you need more melta" more than anything. However, there have been a number of times that I drove my Rhino full of tactical marines right next to my opponent's armies and unloaded that flamer and bolters at point blank range to great effect. And then the other day I played a 6th edition game and was swarmed by necron scarabs with there being little to nothing i could really do about it, especially with the croissant of death giving cover fire... but i digress.

Your army seems like its focused on many light shots and CC. mobility is key. and so is popping their tanks before they pop you. might I suggest you take a look at Shrike? with your assault marines they can start behind enemy lines and cause some mayhem while you chug your rhinos into the fray.

I am not convinced by assault marines and whirlwinds. They just are not killy enough.

Command squads are not brilliant but they have a place. Here they would best serve you if they had 4 plasma guns. Otherwise sternguard or tactical squads would be a better choice.

I would give the captain artificer armour, then maybe SS and maybe a powerfist instead of meltabombs.

Telion would be a nice addition to your scouts.

I would bring a second vindicator, they always work better in pairs. As one is bound to survive.

Then the only thing I would worry about is lack of longrange threat and the lack to real deal with flyers.

I agree with the argument for shrike. Sc's can add pretty good tactics and abilities, but a homemade captain can still kick arse. I suggest artificer armor and maybe a jump pack. Stormshields are nice but your Iron Halo still has a 4+ invuln save and the look out sir rules will remove a lot of worry from the stray lascannons shots. Also, meltabombs got good as moving vehicles are now WS 3

Personally I think that terminators are overrated. They never really do anything for me but eat plasma.. Although for those points you can get 2 typhoon speeders and still have 25 points left over! I only run one but it can cause a lot of headaches

assault marines... you got the battleforce didn't-cha? sorry, no advice there.

I agree on the vindicator points and the whirlwind. I gotta warn ya though, Vindicators always, always have a "shoot me!!" sign on them.

Hope this helped!