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So, this is my first attempt at playing my new Imperial Guard force. I have a game next week at 1250 points and will be facing MEQ (likely BA). I know they will be drop podding and likely using Assault Troops to get at any tanks I have etc.

Any input much appreciated.

This is what I have so far:

Fortification - Aegis (no gun)

Units behind Aegis
HQ - CCS + MoO + Camo Cloaks + 3 Melta
Heavy - LRBT + HBx2
Heavy - LRD (No Sponsons)
Elite - Marbo

Forward Assault 1

Fast - Vendetta
Troop - Vet Squad Forward Advance + 3 Plasma + Harker + A/C. Idea is these would be dropped in some cover and hold that position with a 2+ cover save.

Forward Assault 2
Troop - Vet Squad + 3 Melta + Chimera

MEQ Hunter
Banewolf



While I like the idea of the Banewolf I am tempted to drop it for another troop.

My thoughts


1. Not a fan of Melta behind the ADL. I know you don't really have the points to go plasma, but that would be better.

2. I like Harker. Remember you can infiltrate him and the squad. At this point level there will be a lot of area to do so. He doesn't need to be in the vehicle to start the game. F the vendetta gets blown up or locked velocity, they won't get out.

3.

Thanks for the input. Great point about infiltrating by the way, I could likely keep the same list but have them directly in cover freeing up the role a bit of the Vendetta.

Ok, I've had a rethink and we have upped our points to 1250. See how this looks!

HQ - MoO - Boltgun on CC - 3 x Melta - Camo.
These will sit behind Aegis and hopefully cover save will help them. 3 melta to help v drop pod (the pod and if it includes a dread)

Elite - Marbo - Starts in reserve and can come on and react as needed. I see him as a glass cannon so if I can pick a soft target, get in and do as much damage as poss before biting the bullet.

Troop #1
Vet Squad - Vox - 3 x Plasma - Harker - Forward Sentries
Use their infiltrate and find a forward position with the aim to hold tight and hopefully clear an objective and take. Not sure if vox is worth it as likely out of range.

Troop #2
Vet Squad - Vox - 3 x Melta - Chimera - Demo charges
They start at Aegis not in Chimera - their role is to help with the initial drop pod assault, then jump in Chimera and head for objective. Or if assault marines incoming to help tackle those. Maybe plasma might be better to keep distance from AM though.

Troop #3
Inf Platoon - Vox - Flamer - 2 x GL - Melta Bombs -
2 x Inf Squads - only lasguns as no points for much else
This troop to be the bubble at the aegis and give support to the CCS when troop 2 leaves

Fast - Vendetta - No upgrades. He "may" take a stormtalon and if so this will be my anti-air.

Heavy - LRBT - No upgrades (deal with long range threat)
Heavy - LMD - No upgrades (deal with short range threat)

Fort - Aegis.

Total 1247 points.