Best IA Astra militarum/Imperial Guard toys for Militarum Tempestus?

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**Talon of Anathrax**

Hey there!

I've just discovered with joy that forge world apparently considers IG and MT the same thing, so MT can take IG choices.
More specifically, I play MT allies for my Inquisition and Deathwing armies, and I'd love some tips on anything you consider good and/or fluffy to take as MT Elites, troops or Heavy Support (I already always use 1 HQ, 1 Fast attack and 1 troops choice). These armies basically mean that I'm always missing anti-horde and tarpits, but anything good would be appreciated.

Thanks!

**Talon of Anathrax**

Cool! But I'm especially looking for heavy support or elites...
Because MT already have valkyries (which are good fast attack, and which can transport my Inquisitorial henchmen).
Any other ides for those slots?

**Talon of Anathrax**

Peregrine wrote:
Talon of Anathrax wrote:
Cool! But I'm especially looking for heavy support or elites...

There aren't really any. Elite are the weakest slots for IG and FW doesn't really change this, while the traditional heavy support options (artillery) don't fit very well with short-range elite army that won't have a proper meatshield screen in front of the big guns or CCS to give them orders. The only thing I can think of is the Avenger (heavy support), which is a decent glass cannon flyer with a lot of AP 2/3 shots.

If you're considering codex IG options and not just FW it changes quite a bit, as you gain access to the Wyvern (awesome anti-horde) and Manticore (decent anti-horde that can hurt vehicles). Either one of those would probably be a good option, and IMO better than any of the FW units unless you really want a flyer.

Because MT already have valkyries (which are good fast attack, and which can transport my Inquisitorial henchmen).

FW gives you inquisition Valkyries (IA 2), so there's no need to waste your allied slots on transports for your henchmen. Put the Valkyries in your inquisition detachment and spend your MT slot on a Vulture with punisher cannons or a codex IG Vendetta.

I've just realised that due to a lack of FAQ, and bad wording, Inquisitorial Valkyries can only be taken by grey knights, and for some reasons Inquisitorial Valkyries are more expensive than MT ones

Sadly, I can't take IG (mostly for fluff and points reasons), so I'll stick with FG stuff.
In which book are the rules for the vulture and Avenger?