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With the new Codex's and all the changes to Space Marines in general, I feel this is a good opportunity to revisit an old classic discussion/debate when it comes to our Fast Attack options and the old question: "How do you plan to equip you Bike Squads and Land Speeders? As for me, I am currently planning the following:

* Bike Squad:
-w/Sgt with PW/TH/PF, Bike w/Bolters
- 2x Plasma Guns, Bikes w/Bolters
- 5x Chainswords, Bikes w/Bolters
- Attack Bike w/Hvy. Bolter

Basically I want my Bikes to be able to capitalize on their CC potential while being able to dish out as many shots in the Shooting Phase before getting stuck in.

* Land Speeder Squadron:
-w/ 3x Multi-Melta, Hvy. Flamer
-or 3x Hvy. Bolter, Assault Cannon
-or 3x Hvy. Bolter, Typhoon Missile Launcher

Am torn on what loadout would be effective for the Land Speeders in 8th Edition and the new Codex, however these are the 3x variants that where the most popular/common in past editions and I could see each playing a role in your army.

* Attack Bike Squadron:
-w/3x Multi-Meltas, Bikes w/Bolters

This is really the only way I can see Attack Bike Squads being taken at this point. With the addition of the Devestator Doctrine and the Attack Bike in the standard Bike Squads having the Hvy. Bolters, these guys would make perfect Anti-Tank units that could utilize their potential Turn 1 and adding some much needed hitting power Turn 1 to best utilize the Devestator Doctrine.

That's how I see it but feel free to share your thoughts and opinions when it comes to these units. As well as how you plan to run yours mates

Multi-Meltas had to have come down further in price to be worth anything.

Slayer-Fan123 wrote:
Multi-Meltas had to have come down further in price to be worth anything.

Ironically I was just looking at the Scryer's Gaze power in the Indomitus (UM) discipline and the first thing I thought of were multimeltas as the optimal target for the Gaze. I suppose I'd look at White Scars librarian powers to see what they have. Not all synergy has to come from a Stratagem. Warlord Traits and Chapter Tactics are the best location for the synergy - always on, can't be nullified, range is either unlimited, or a known factor you can plan ahead for. Libby powers are next best - not always on, but easily planned for. Stratagems are the worst choice. Cost CP, Frequently Limited area of effect, and limited application of effect.