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imperial guard company. 1500 points

company command squad
creed and master of the fleet


company command squad
infantry squad w/ auto cannon
infantry squad w/ auto cannon
infantry squad w/ heavy bolter
infantry squad w/ heavy bolter
mortar x3

company command squad
infantry squad w/ auto cannon
infantry squad w/ auto cannon
infantry squad w/ heavy bolter
infantry squad w/ heavy bolter
mortar x3

company command squad
infantry squad w/ lascannon
infantry squad w/ lascannon
infantry squad w/ lascannon
infantry squad w/ lascannon
mortar x3

company command squad
infantry squad w/ missile launcher
infantry squad w/ missile launcher
infantry squad w/ missile launcher
infantry squad w/ missile launcher
mortar x3

any inputs let me know. just a fun list to play

get 4 commisar so you can keep order! except from that great list.

I agree with boowtf22, it certainly will catch a few armies out just with the shear weight or lasgun and support fire.

However, I can see the force being caught out when some one turns up with 3 heldrakes, 3 burna-bombers,

Maybe put a defence lind and quad gun in (they're quick to paint) and call it a day!

the idea with this list is to use the lascannon and missile launcher squads along with the mortars to provide a stationary fire base while the auto cannon and heavy bolter squads are the mobile element. the new rapid fire and snap fire rules make this a surprisingly effective tactic. another thing to keep in mind is the imperial guards order system first rank fire second rank fire gives 2 lasgun shots at 24 inches and 3 shots at 12. also bring it down gives your lascannons Twinlinked against vehicles and monstrous creatures. lastly the mortar squads pin units in no mans land in the middle of the board.


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flyers haven't been a problem yet. Twinlinked autocannons or heavy bolters from orders have always brought them down. I may end up adding basalisks or manticores along with some commissars or hydra flak turrets to make it a 2000 point list. I agree with all the input so far. I reccomend giving this list a shot , borrow a few IG armies and give it a go its fun when you can bury Tyranids or orks in guardsmen lol . just be prepared for lots of dead guardsman. comes to about 180 guardsman at 1500 points.

I guess the question is can your opponents kill upwards of 40 guardsmen per objective while weathering the shots from your firebase.

I think the answer is "yes"

I agree you need an ADL to give your gun line greater survivability. Consider a Commisar.

Also, I think it may be better to consider a pair of Griffons rather than the mortars.

If you can find a way to keep your guard from running away after 3 casulaties I think you'll do alright. And get a lascannon for the CCS. BS 4 is a great thing.

ender502

Using griffons is something i hadn't considered. I'll look into the point cost compared to the mortar teams. My only concern is the griffons being my only armor on the board making them easy targets for high strength weapons. Again I suggest trying the army you would be surprised what that many guardsman will accomplish.

Maybe try to get a regimental standard for the CCS to boost moral because if you play someone with lots off artillary or tanks with large templates, i believe they will just make most of your squads run. Commissars are a big help as well.

A regimental standard is a great idea. Reroll morale and pinning tests for all units in 12" . I'm dropping the master Of the fleet for one of these babies. thanks tank boy

Say hello to blast markers and morale checks. They'll be your new worst enemy.

Oh, and boltgun fire, that will kill you too.

well if I'm getting shot with bolt guns then I'm fighting space marines and the guards men should die a traitors death lol an as far as morale tests they are only human. I'm not about meta gaming I'd rather have fun and laugh when a handful of guards men hold out against squads that should table them. either way it's a game and I don't take my self serious any way.