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Hey All,
I'm a long time lurker, first time poster looking for some advice on my new Black Templar army. Here's my list:

HQ:
1 Chaplain (Reclusiarch) Bolt pistol, Terminator Honors, 3 Servitors 141pts

1 Chaplain same as above 141pts

1 Emperor's Champion Uphold the honor of the Emperor vow 100pts

Elites:
2 Dreadnoughts Assault Cannon, Flamer, Drop pod 280pts

Troops:
3 Crusader Squad 10 Initiates 10 Neophytes, Powerfist, Meltagun 855pts
(1 Squad has 1 less Initiate)

Total: 1500pts

Each Hq joins a crusader squad and RT's it's way across the board, using the Emperor's Champ's vow when necessary. The dreads I'd figure on dropping them where I'd need them the most. I have toyed with the idea of dropping the dreads for Landspeeders (I have 2 that I can use) or possibly for a predator or two if I can squeeze them in point wise. Eventually I'd like to take the army to 1750, then onto 1850 in case I ever get the chance to play in a tourney. Any thoughts or advice is welcome and wanted, Thanks!

Your only tank busting is very short ranged (6" or CC). As a sisters player I can attest to the need for long ranged AT power. Predator Annihilators work rather well in this role, and might be a good replacement for the Dreadnoughts.

Alas only taking one is a fools errand as it will get all blowed up quickly.

Thanks for your comments Saim,
Yeah my anti-tank ability is lacking and what I do have is very short ranged. I don't have my codex handy for predator pricing, so I am not sure if I can squeeze 2 into the list, I am not even sure if 2 preds would be enough or last long enough to be effective. I have thought about making a couple of Mauleed pattern las/plas support squads, but I am afraid that they would get shot once, take a casualty then go marching off...Any other thoughts out there are greatly appreciated!

Maybe drop the Heavy Flamers and add Missile Launchers to your Dreads.

@methoderik: Hmmm...I may try that and see how it works...any other thoughts or is this a pretty solid list at 1500pts??

I think this list would have issues with a 2-3 bassilisk guard list. But you never know.
Aside from that, I would say its a decent list, if you can put in some long range fire power.

@Elnicko5: Yeah...I am struggling with the whole AT issue (anti-tank). I could drop a few initiates or Neophytes and try to squeeze in 2 Predator Annihilators, but I am not sure about their survivability. I have also tossed around the idea of Landspeeders, but again, they have less armor than Dreads, but they do have movement on their side.
Most friendly pick up games where I live are around 1500 pts., the occasional league I believe is 1750. With those extra points the list I think would really shine, especially at 1850. At that point I'll probably add the preds and maybe a landspeeder or two if I can afford them pricewise.