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Hi all,

As I'm sure with most of you I have been waiting with en-trepidation for 8th Edition to hit stores so I can get my 8th edition on.

Due the majority of leaks and previewing the index/rulebook in store I've been able to get a list together. Understandably until we play who knows how its going to pan out however;
I'm looking for some CC, to see if there is anything I'm missing.

Battalion Detachment: 2-3 HQ, 3-6 Troops, 0-6 Elites, 0-3 Fast Attack, 0-3 Heavy Support, 0-2 Flyers
Spearhead Detachment: 1-2 HQ, 3-6 Heavy Support

Land Raider Reedemer
High Marshall Helbrecht
The Emperor's Champion
Apothecary
Crusader Squad I x9
Sword Brother w/ Power Fist
Initiate w/ Power Axe

Land Raider Crusader
Rechlusiarch Grimaldus
Cenobyte Servitors x1
Crusader Squad II x10
Sword Brother w/ Power Fist
Initiate w/ Power Axe
Neophyte w/ shotguns x3

Intercessor Squad I x5

Terminator Assault Squad x5
x2 Thunder Hammer / Storm Shield

Centurion Devastator Squad x3
x3 Twin Las
x3 Cent Missile Launch

42 Models 102 Wounds 1999 Points 7 Command Points

My main aim is to stay fairly fluffy with the crusade squads, supported by some nice HQ choices. The Reedemer LR goes off in search of elite and character hunting. With the Apoth looking to keep the Marshall and the Emperuh's champion alive.

The Marshall provides re-rolls to hit as well as Grimaldus. That's why I've split them up. Hes then in the Crusader for anti-infantry purposes.

The intercessor squad is for some fire support with -1 AP, but mainly back field objective holders. That and I needed a third troop choice to make up my battalion detachment.

Centurion Dev's do what they say on the tin. Long range fire support and anti-vehicle.

Terminator assault squad is there to deploy in as and where I need them.

Many thanks,

Hi Gendo,

Thanks for the response. I have played two games at 2K now and have made some initial tweaks: I also noted that I was not paying for my Land Raider Sponsors or TAC. That was a bad mistake so had to adjust for 137 points.

Battalion & Spearhead Detachment's

Land Raider Reedemer
Twin Assault Cannon
Flamestorm Cannon x2

High Marshall Helbrecht

The Emperor's Champion

Crusader Squad I
Sword Brother w/ Power Fist
Initiate w/ Power Axe

Land Raider Crusader
Twin Assault Cannon
Hurrican Bolter x2

Rechlusiarch Grimaldus

Cenobyte Servitors x3

Crusader Squad II x10
Sword Brother w/ Power Fist
Initiate w/ Power Axe
Initiate w/ Flamer

Scouts x5
x5 Sniper Rifles
x5 Camo-Cloak

Cataphractii Terminators x5

Centurion Devastator Squad x3
x3 Twin Las
x3 Cent Missile Launch


40 Models 87 Wounds 1999 Points 7 Command Points

OR instead of the Cent Dev Squad

Apothecary

x2 Sword Brother w/ Power Fist & Plas Pistol

Predator
Twin Las
x2 Lascannon

Dev Squad
x4 Lascannon

The intercessors didn't really do it for me. Thier objectives holders, but don't offer up much opportunity. Where as a cheaper scout squad with a 2+ save in cover can snipe characters and offer nice offence.

Also assault terminators, whilst grand for T4 infantry with average saves, they lacked the staying power vs terminators. Hence the swap to Cata's and x5 power fists instead.

The centurion dev squad is admittedly expensive. When they get tied up in combat its a huge amount of wasted points. I will see what I can do to test the alternative!

Thanks,

Played a few more games since and have some further tweaks:

Battalion & Spearhead Detachment

Land Raider Reedemer
Twin Assault Cannon
x2 Flamestorm Cannon

High Marshall Helbrecht

The Emperor's Champion

Apothecary

Crusader Squad I x9
Sword Brother w/ Power Fist & Plasma Pistol
Initiate w/ Power Sword

Land Raider Crusader
Twin Assault Cannon
x2 Hurricane Bolter

Rechlusiarch Grimaldus

Cenobyte Servitors

Crusader Squad II x10
Sword Brother w/ Power Fist
Initiate w/ Power Axe

Scouts
x5 Sniper Rifles
x5 Camo-Cloak

Autocannon Predator
Predator Autocannon
x2 Heavy Bolters

Tri-Las Predator
Twin Las
x2 Lascannon

Dev Squad
x4 Lascannon


Models 40 Wounds 104 Points 1999 Command Points 7