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Ogryns-Anvil

Name...........Ogryn...........Bone 'Ead
Move..............6.....................6
Evasion..........2.....................2
Skill................3.....................3
AV..................3/3..................3/3
Mass..............3.....................3
Fortitude........2.....................3
Willpower.......2.....................3

Model Type
Behemoth (Human)
Bone 'Ead is Behemoth (Human, Squad Leader)

Unit Size
One Ogryn

Equipment
Frag Bombs
Ripper Gun

Abilities
Only Human-An Ogryn Model is, despite being a Behemoth, not Fearless.
CQ Combatant (+2)-A model with this rule adds the specified value to their Skill during CQ Fighting. If no value is listed, double the characteristic.

Options
May include up to 5 extra Ogryns. +12 Points each.
If the squad numbers at least 2, may upgrade one Ogryn to a Bone 'Ead. +4 Points.
Any model may take one of the following:
-Slab Shield. +3 Points each.
-Brute Shield. +3 Points each.
Any model may replace their Ripper Gun with an Ogryn Maul. +1 Point each.

Weapons
Name................Range...........Shots..........Penetration......Damage.....Special
Ripper Gun.........12"................3.....................4....................1
Frag Bombs.........6".................2.....................3....................1...............Explosive (6+)
Ogryn Maul.........CQ................--...................+1...................2...............Melee
Slab Shield.........CQ................---...................+1..................1..............Melee
Brute Shield........CQ...............---....................Mass..............1..............Melee, Explosive (5+)

Equipment
Slab Shield-A model with a Slab Shield increases their front AV by 2.
Brute Shield-A model with a Brute Shield has the Field (2) ability.
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So, I have no idea what's a fair points cost for these guys. But I'll try!

The closest point of comparison is probably the Mature Angel, at 23 points. That'll be base.

Base 23
-1 for lesser move and evasion.
-2 for lesser front AV.
-2 for lesser Fortitude.
-2 for way worse gun compared to the Angel.
-2 for missing Fearless.
For 14 points per model. Feels about right?

Then, the upgrades. Bone 'Ead gains +2 for the same Fort and +2 for better Willpower, so that's a 4 points upgrade.
The Maul is a HELLA GOOD melee weapon, comparable to Massive Void Gel Claws. Call it worth 3 points.
The Shields are also great. +3 feels fair, since they both add an extra melee weapon AND improve defenses.

I think I might be erring on the high side, but better safe than sorry!

A single Ogryn is 14-20 points, so cheaper than an Angel, but not quite as good.
A min Bone 'Ead squad is 32-44 points, but can probably take an Angel, especially if kitted for CQC.
And a maxed-out squad is 124 points-better hope your enemy doesn't kite!

Looks good!

MAS 4 does make them bigger and stronger than a Hunter Warmech or a Gnolti though, which seems a bit off. I would suggest dropping them to MAS 3 and 12 points.

Also worth pointing out that melee weapons replacing ranged weapons tend to be priced very low, as giving up the ability to shoot in MEdge is a huge disadvantage. As such, the maul could probably be either a 0 point swap, or at worst +1.

Updated with your changes.