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Primary Detachment: Space Marines - 2000 pts
Chapter Tactics: Imperial Fists

230 - Captain Lysander -

450 - Terminator Squad - 9 w/Storm Bolter & Powerfist (2 have Cyclone ML), 1 Sargeant w/ Power Sword

195 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Veteran Sargeant w/Combi-Melta, Power Fist
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter
195 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Veteran Sargeant w/Combi-Melta, Power Fist
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter
140 - Tactical Squad - 9 w/ Boltgun, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter

200 - Devastator Squad - 5 w/ Boltgun, 4 Missile Launchers, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
205 - Devastator Squad - 5 w/ Boltgun, 2 Lascannons, 1 Plasma Cannon, 1 Multi Melta, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
280 - Centurion Devastator Squad - 3 Centurions with Missile Launcher/TL Lascannon, 1 Sargeant w/Omniscope

I have all of the models already assembled. I'm trying to figure out how to maximize my bonuses retrieved from my Imperial Fists Chapter Tactics, thus the focus on Tactical Squads (with Bolter weaponry) and Devastators. What does everyone think? I'm looking for anyone's preliminary insights - recommendations on strengths, weaknesses, and what you would change. All feed back and ideas are appreciated, thanks!

How will you deal with Flyers?

Probably buy an Aegis Defense Line and toss it in some version of this list to boost the Heavy Support Line I have. I have an alternate version that has a 2nd HQ Librarian in which I can remove him and shift a few points here and there for some AA/cover for the gunline:

Primary Detachment: Space Marines - 2000 pts
Chapter Tactics: Imperial Fists

195 - Chapter Master - Boyce Lacuno - Artificer Armor, Relic Blade, The Primarch's Wrath
65 - Librarian - Bolt Pistol, Force Weapon, Level 1 Psyker

125 - Dreadnought - Twin-Linked Lascannon, Storm Bolter
125 Dreadnought - Twin-Linked Lascannon, Storm Bolter

150 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter
150 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter
150 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter

200 - Devastator Squad - 5 w/ Boltgun, 4 Missile Launchers, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
205 - Devastator Squad - 5 w/ Boltgun, 2 Lascannons, 1 Plasma Cannon, 1 Multi Melta, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
280 - Centurion Devastator Squad - 3 Centurions with Missile Launcher/TL Lascannon, Omniscope
250 - Land Raider - (Dedicated Transport) 2 Twin-Linked Lascannons, Twin Linked Heavy Bolter

As I said, I can nearly just swap the Librarian out and adjust some minor points here and there. Does anyone have a preference over the specifics here? Would it be better to have Lysander and 10 Terminators, or A Chapter Master and a Land Raider?

EDIT: I also just realized I can remove the Sargeant upgrades in Lysander's list to make room for the Defense Line + Quad Gun, so that might be preferable. I'll ask dakka for your input.

Anti air yo. Add an ADL

Alright, fine. I'll just update it.
Primary Detachment: Space Marines - 2000 pts
Chapter Tactics: Imperial Fists

230 - Captain Lysander -

450 - Terminator Squad - 9 w/Storm Bolter & Powerfist (2 have Cyclone ML), 1 Sargeant w/ Power Sword

150 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Veteran Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter
150 - Tactical Squad - 8 w/ Boltgun, 1 w/Heavy Bolter, 1 Veteran Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter
140 - Tactical Squad - 9 w/ Boltgun, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
35 - Rhino - (Dedicated Transport) Storm Bolter

200 - Devastator Squad - 5 w/ Boltgun, 4 Missile Launchers, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
205 - Devastator Squad - 5 w/ Boltgun, 2 Lascannons, 1 Plasma Cannon, 1 Multi Melta, 1 Sargeant w/Boltgun
270 - Centurion Devastator Squad - 3 Centurions with Missile Launcher/TL Lascannon, 1 Sargeant

100 - 1 ADL w/Quad Gun

Alright, I downgraded the 2 fancy sargeants in the 1st & 2nd Tactical Squads and removed the Omniscope from the Centurions. If I had the FOC, I'd probably just get a Hunter instead, but that might be another list.

Your Second Devastator Squad seems conflicted.. Why the plasma cannon & multi melta? It means that more often than not you'll be far from an ideal efficiency rating. Perhaps 2 missile launchers instead to play a more versatile role?
Or even two plasma cannons to keep that high range going?

Honestly, it's a combination of limited models and just balancing out points. If I had 4 lascannon devastators, I'd probably just take those, but I only have 3 (hence the multi-melta); to make the points work, I shifted one down to a plasma cannon. I can probably fudge 5 points somewhere and fit in a 2nd Plasma Cannon so i can have some more balanced design. I have a trade right now where I may get 2 more, so then I can do a 4x Plasma Cannon squad ... maybe. I have options, but I see what you mean. Honestly, I figured I would split the Lascannons apart if I combat squadded so I can target 2 vehicles, and/or other targets like Terminators.