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Hey guys I'm trying to write up a fluffy yet somewhat competitive Salamanders list and this is what I've come up with so far..

Salamanders List (2000pts)

NO CATEGORY

Chapter Tactics (Salamanders)

Command Squad
- Apothecary
- Drop Pod
- Storm Shield x2
- Thunder Hammer x2
- Flamer x2

HQ

Vulcan He'Stan, Forgefather

Librarian
- Master Level 2

ELITES

Sternguard Veteran Squad (5 Veterans including Sgt)
- Sergeant (Power Sword, Combi-Melta)
- Heavy Flamer x2
- Combi-Melta x2
- Drop Pod

Sternguard Veteran Squad (5 Veterans including Sgt)
- Sergeant (Power Sword, Combi- Melta)
- Heavy Flamer x2
- Combi-Melta x2
- Drop Pod

TROOPS

Tactical Squad (10 Marines including Sgt)
- Veteran Sergeant (Thunder Hammer, Combi-Melta, Meltabombs)
- Multi-Melta
- Flamer

Tactical Squad (10 Marines including Sgt)
- Veteran Sergeant (Thunder Hammer, Combi-Melta, Meltabombs)
- Multi-Melta
- Flamer

Tactical Squad (10 Marines including Sgt)
- Veteran Sergeant (Thunder Hammer, Combi-Melta, Meltabombs)
- Multi-Melta
- Flamer

HEAVY SUPPORT

Devastator Squad (5 Marines including Sgt)
- Missile Launcher x4

Devastator Squad (5 Marines including Sgt)
- Missile Launcher x4

Predator
- Twin-Linked Lascannon
- Lascannon Sponsons
- Extra Armour


The aim here will be the two Sternguard squads will Drop Pod in on Turn One, hose anything they can with Flamers, Specialist Ammo and Melta (then probably die) the Tac squads will either be sitting on objectives or moving up the table while my opponent is too busy dealing with the Sternguard, while the Devastators and Predator will be sitting up the back causing havoc from afar. Then hopefully the Forgefather and Librarian with their Command Squad will drop in by Turn Two and keep up the carnage.. I've not got any dedicated Anti-Air, but if I keep snap shooting at them they'll have to declare a jink save which should throw their aim a tad..

I've tried to keep this list relatively fluffy, sticking mainly with Flamers, Melta's and Hammers (the whole blacksmith/forge style hammer)

All characters will have Mastercrafted weapons (Thank you Chapter Tactics) and all Melta's will be twin-linked (thank you Forgefather)

Any suggestions on anything I might have missed? I'm not a Space Marine player so any help would be nice.

I'd definitely give the Tac Squads Rhinos.

I like it, does indeed seem fluffy and is Functional and Multipurpose like the Wolves, doesnt have a really heavy hitter though besides vulkan and yes those tac squads could use some kind of transport. maybe combat squad, 5 in assbacks and 5 on foot?

Really do need some anti-air though...

Either: take lascannon dev squad, drop predator, take ( http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Space_Marines/Space_Marine_Aircraft/FIRE_RAPTOR_GUNSHIP.html ) With a "Legacy of Glory: Battle of Terra (grants IWND)"

OR

A Contemptor Mortis (interceptor+skyfire when not moving), after kitted out they are similar in points, maybe 20-35 dfifference, which leaves room for a "Legacy of Glory"

OR

Relic Sicaran Battle Tank, has a good improved TL Autocannon(Heavy 6, rending, S7 AP4) turret that Ignores Jink saves, Can take 2 single Lascannons or heavy bolters, take lascannons because its Primary weapon is 48" range+movement as a Fast Tank can take a "Legacy of Glory: Battle of Sarosh?? for Skyfire, interceptor, Night Fighter and tank hunter for 1 turn, HAS STRAFING RUN so +1 BS vs non skimmer or fliers (so ALL other ground units); AV13 front, 12 sides/back, 3 HP.

Alternatively if 40kFW is disallowed grab 2 storm talons since you have plenty of Fast Attack. Maybe consider Land Speeders since they can take double multi-melta or Heavy Flamer for anti-tank/Horde BBQ

Hmm.. Yeah some Rhino's wouldn't be too bad. Also I don't really like to use Forgeworld stuff, just because it's never allowed in tournaments and I don't want to have to change my list every time I want to enter one.. I'll have to drop something to make room for the vehicles too, as I'm dead on 2000pts. Most the time I'm happy to just ignore any Air units haha.