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I'm putting the final modeling touches on what I plan to be my standard SM list. My playstyle suits the toolbox approach well. This list has, at least in theory, the ability to beat any list in a tournament environment. Let me know what you think as I finalize.

Iron Hands: 1850
HQ: 250
Chapter Master (250): Bike, Artificer Armor, Thunderhammer, Eternal Shield

Elites: 480
Ironclad (180): Heavy Flamer & Meltagun
Drop Pod

Dreadnought (145): Multi-melta, Heavy Flamer
Drop Pod

5 LotD (155): Meltagun, Multi-Melta, Combi-Grav

Troops: 445
5 Bikes (135): 2 Grav Guns

5 Marines (155): Meltagun
Razorback, Assault Cannon

5 Marines (155): Meltagun
Razorback, Assault Cannon

Fast Attack: 225
5 Assault Marines (100): 2 Flamers, Meltabombs
Drop Pod

Stormtalon (125): Stormhammer & Assault Cannon

Heavy Support: 450
Thunderfire Cannon (100)

5 Devastators (150): 4 Lascannons

Stormraven (200): Multimelta & Assault Cannon

Total: 1850

Provided your opponent leaves your troops alone?

There is no heavy armour to draw fire off your razors. They will be shredded first two turns, then your 5 man teams gunned down. That will require you to protect your bikers, who will be getting whittled down, so from turn 3 you are on the back foot fighting on opponents terms.

Thank you for your thoughts. Due to the in your face nature of the list, and usually allowing for hiding behind terrain, the razors actually hold up alright but they do need to be protected first turn.

One point you raised though is about scoring which I was worried about as well. I can sub out the LotD for the following which adds support for the devastators and more backfield scoring.

Inquisition: 150
Coteaz (100)
Henchmen (25): 5 Acolytes W/Bolters
Henchmen (25): 5 Acolytes W/Bolters