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Raven Guard love their range, so what goes into a Raven Guard gunline? Especially considering the rule of three.

Devastators and Hellblasters with an Ancient + Chapter Master to babysit them.

Devastators for sure. I also like the idea of Venerable Dreads with lascannon/missile launcher or dual autocannon, though I'm not sure how efficient those would be overall. Buffing characters are a must for sure, too.

- Scouts to screen bad things away from your gunline

- Intercessors, nice and sturdy in cover

- Devastators, as mentioned. Consider using one cheap squad with only a Heavy Bolter (for using the Mortal Wound Strategem) and another with 4 Lascannons for AT

- Redemptor Dreadnaught? Plop in into cover for a 2+ save, and a -1 to hit and equip it for long range firepower (Macro Plasma Exterminator, Storm Bolters, Fist with Gatling Cannon)

- As mentioned, support characters, either go cheap with a barebones Captain and Lieutenant, or go all out with a Chapter Master.

Don't forget you need moving elements as well! A gunline alone won't cut it. Some other things I regularly include in my Raven Guard lists:
- Scout bikers; cheap, fast and decent firepower
- Vanguard Veterans, either LC or chainswords
- Jump Captain, TH + SS
- Agressors! Love to STFS those, but don't be overconfident with them, they're not invulnerable. Don't be afraid to use them defensively as well.

I have put my idea of a Raven Guard gunline with Militarum Tempestus support in the list area.