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Or local GW is hosting yet another Escalation Tournament. The tournament starts at 1000pts and makes its way into 2000pts (1 FOC). The eve of battle is a little over a week away and I am choosing this time to field a mechanized Imperial Guard. The meta at this GW shop has always been outstanding. At minimum, there will be at least one of each army being played. Each point segment will consist of 3 weeks, and 6 matches. 15 weeks consisting of 30 matches. I am bound to face at least each army once. I am goin to post my 1000pt and explain each choice and tie in how it will make my 2000pt list. Our 1000pt list has to be in each corresponding 250pt+ list. So, here we go...

HQ - 175pts

CCS - Astropath, 4x Melta, Chimera
(1 in 2000pt list)

Troops - 465pts

Vets x 2 - 3x Melta, Chimera
(3 in 2000pt list)

Vets - 2x Flamer, 1 Heavy Flamer (15pts to spare after 3rd flamer, no upgrades were worth investing imho), Chimere w/ 2x Heavy Flamer
(2 in 2000pt list - Took out heavy flamers to allow for 3rd Executioner)

Fast Attack - 130pts

Vendetta
(3 in 2000pt list)

Heavy Support - 230pts

LR Executioner, Plasma Sponsons
(3 in 2000pt list)

Total - 1000pts

I consider myself a level headed competitor. I would prefer to have fun losing then no fun winning, but winning is fun too . I know this list may have its flaws. I would love to hear them. This list may also have strengths that I haven't built around. I would love to hear them. You may think this list is completely dumb, but just tell me about me about what part and what you would do to improve it and I'll let you know if I agree or disagree. I'm open to all comments and criticism.

Thanks,
TF

It's a very solid list. One recommendation would be to swap one of melta veterans to a plasma squad, to deal with any TEQ or monstrous creatures. The Executioner will provide in early game, however it will be a first priority target you're going to need something for late game.

@Zeke48 - Haven't played with too much plasma. Could be something to play test. Chance of rolling a one is only about 17%, so I could definitely see the use in later game. In order to free up those points, i would see losing the heavy flamer as the option to go. So, minus 3 Meltas and 1 HFlamer to get 3 Plasma guns. I like the idea. Might try it out this weekend.

Thanks,
TF