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Had my eye on these miniatures for awhile but just now getting to a position to make a purchase. My rulebook just arrived last night and I'm for sure going for a UCM army and maybe a second force as well if I can't convince a buddy to buy in.

A few questions about UCM though. Is two bear APC's with legionaires enough? Or should I get 4 so I have enough infantry? Also are bears any good or should I just get some light dropships to ferry all my troops with?

Any 'must have unit' I should know about?

Regarding a opposing force for UCM which faction provides the most dynamic and fun game? Subjective I know but I want opinions please
Thanks for any help

You can never have too much infantry. Objectives aside, Legionnaires can even drop armor with their rockets. I think bears are fine for Legionnaires, but definitely use dropships for Praetorians.

UCM flavor of the month must have unit is the scout buggies with missile launchers. Dirt cheap and infinite range to blast buildings with.

Scourge probably make the most iconic match up against UCM.

Heehee a giant horde of scout buggies! I just thought they were cute, who knew they were the hidden secret weapon.
I was gonna pick up a squad anyway so thanks, good to know they rock.

Going to start making terrain soon. Got some textured plasticard, some electrical junction boxes and glue. I'm thinking hardened structures. Want to go with a more classic scifi outpost look rather than the hawk wargames art deco style buildings.

piperider361 wrote:
You can never have too much infantry. Objectives aside, Legionnaires can even drop armor with their rockets. I think bears are fine for Legionnaires, but definitely use dropships for Praetorians.

UCM flavor of the month must have unit is the scout buggies with missile launchers. Dirt cheap and infinite range to blast buildings with.

Scourge probably make the most iconic match up against UCM.

updated rules have made changes to this there missiles are now max range36 and energy 8 with a 2 point increase in cost