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First and foremost, I will be putting aside 510pts for 3 Heldrakes just so I do not have to hear anyone tell me to bring some. Second, just because I have 3 heldrakes in a list, it does not make it competitive. Third I would like input on the other 1490pts to make it competitive as possible with the intention on using as many Chosen squads applicable. Thank you for reading and not skipping to the list and blurpin "MOAR DRAKES!"

Abaddon 265 (goes with chosen)

Termicide+2-2 combi melta, pf not on champ, 2 lightning claws, 2 power swords-174
Land Raider, Dirge Caster-235 (taken as dedicated transport for termi but they will ds and the lr is for chosen)

Chosen+3, PF not on champ-169

Chosen+3, PF not on champ, rhino, dc- 209

Chosen+3, PF not on champ, rhino, dc- 209

Predator, side lc-115
Predator, side lc-115

Total=1491 (just 1 point over)

Although it is much more cost effective to use 10 CSM, I think I can utilize Chosen's hidden advantage. I plan to use the Chosen as a way to use my favorite power fist in close combat without having it stumble into a challenge. Chosen gets uber grit and 1 more attack than CSM for being 5pts more. However PF is a specialist weapon so I only get its base 2 attacks and 1 from charging.

Side by side comparison
Chosen+3, PF not on champ, rhino, dc-209 (8 wounds, 7 chosen striking 21 attack or 28 on the charge, 2 PF attacks or 3 on the charge, take a ld check when losing 2 models from shooting, can shoot 7 bolters)
Csm+5, PF on champ, trade all bolters for ccw, rhino, dc-205 (10 wounds, 9 csm striking 18 attacks or 27 on the charge, only 1 pf attack or 2 on the charge and has to be wasted in a challenge swinging last, take a ld check when losing 3 models from shooting, can not shoot bolters only pistols)

What do you guys think about this?

I took predators with side lc to add redundancy to the LR tl side lc, move with the rhinos, shoot at other transports or faster units. I am not sure how to deal with elder and their wave serpents.