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For a while I have been trying to finalize my list for the ATC and after some play testing, I have arrived at 2 derivatives. Overall the lists are mirror images; however, the difference lies in taking a squadron of 2 Leman Russ Demolishers or 2 Psyker Battle Squads 10 Strong in a Chimera.

Here is the skeleton of the list:

H.Q.

Company Command Squad
3x Plasma, Chimera: Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer -150

Troops

Veterans
3x Plasma, Chimera: Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer -170

Veterans
3x Plasma, Chimera: Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer -170

Veterans
3x Melta, Chimera: Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer -155

Veterans
3x Melta, Chimera: Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer -155

Veterans
3x Melta, Chimera: Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer -155

Fast Attack

Vendetta -130

Vendetta -130

Vendetta -130

Heavy Support

Manticore
Heavy Flamer -160

Manticore
Heavy Flamer -160

Total: 1665

The aforementioned Russ Squadron or 2 Psyker Battle Squads are both 330 points. They both put out S10 firepower, albeit with the Psyker Battle Squad it ranges 36", has random AP and requires a Psychic Test. Another tidbit is that the Psyker Battle Squad can drop the Leadership of a target unit to 2 which could make life somewhat more easy as I could force units off of the table, back them off of my lines, or make it easier to pin units.

Thoughts?

I met you at nova last year
List looks strong, I personally love demolishers, as with all that plasma you will dominate 24 inch range with demolishers/plasma. I would say it depends on what your team needs, the demolishers give you some AV 14 which you can put up against armies that cant deal with it. Or you can go psyker battle squads for anti armies that have important units that arent fearless. If this army is TAC the demolishers to me seem like on average they will do well, but they have to shoot the same target :/ Which I dont love. I wouldn't be opposed to one of each in all honesty.

Hey man, I remember you as well! Making the trip down again to make a run for the title at the ATC?

As for the list, you're right on all accounts. The AV14 is great for stuffing all the S7 and S6 shooting that everyone has become a fan of.

The PBS is a little more for utility as they can drop leadership, but I think the AV14 will do more.