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Hi guys, so I'm currently building a BA successor chapter army. However, my mind is starting to wander a bit. I thought to vary my modelling and painting a bit, I would start a small Guard force starting at 750pts. This would also, of course, serve to make up for weaknesses in my main JP Assault Squad based, no mech, DoA army.

I was hoping some of you could have a look and offer suggestions or tips. It would be much appreciated.


HQ
Lord Commissar w/Boltgun and Carapice Armour - 80pts

Elites
Ratling Squad. 9 Ratlings w/ sniper rifles - 90pts

Troops
Vet Squad w/ 3 meltaguns - 100pts
Vet Squad w/ 3 meltaguns - 100pts

Fast Attack
Valkyrie w/multi-laser, 2 hellstrike missiles - 100pts
Vendetta w/2 twin-linked lascannons + heavy bolters - 140pts
Vendetta w/2 twin-linked lascannons + heavy bolters - 140pts

Total - 750pts

I was thinking that I would magnetize the Val/Vendetta weapons and alter them depending on what I think I may be up against (horde, mech, etc) and adjust the number of ratlings to make up the cost difference. Basic plan. Hold the line and home objective with vet squads (not sure about meltas), deploy ratlings within sight of another objective and hopefully keep enemies off it until assault marines arrive to claim it. For 1000pts, add a Leman Russ, another vet squad in a Chimera and cut to 6 ratlings. For 1250, another Leman Russ (not sure what type). My reasons for expanding in the way that I have is pretty much because I have two Leman Russ and a Chimera available to me.

Thanks for reading, There isn't much to it but I hope you can assist.