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this is my attempt at a TAC list, any constructive criticism is appreciated, thanks.
CCS; Plasma pistol, 4x plasma gun, chimera, astropath; 205pts
Veteran Squad; plasma gun x3, Chimera; 170pts
Veteran Squad; plasma gun x3, Chimera; 170pts
Veteran Squad; meltagun x3, Chimera; 150pts
Veteran Squad; meltagun x3, Chimera; 150pts
PCS; Flamer x4, power weapon
Infantry Squad; autocannon, Power Weapon
Infantry Squad; autocannon, Power Weapon
Infantry Squad; autocannon, Power Weapon; 270pts
Vendetta; 130pts
Vendetta; 130pts
Basilisk; 125pts
Basilisk; 125pts
Leman Russ Battle Tank; 150 pts
Guardsman Marbo; 65pts

Total; 1850pts

Matt

This looks pretty good, a nice mix of artillery, infantry and mech. However, I would swap the PW on the infantry for meltas, as PW are unlikely to make as much difference as creating a 12" no-go zone for tanks. Also, you can try and make points to upgrade the LRBT to a more useful variant. I'd suggtst either a vanuisher with LC/PC if you can squeeze it in, or an exterminator with HB for a cheaper but useful unit.

so,
this is my attempt at a TAC list, any constructive criticism is appreciated, thanks.
CCS; Plasma pistol, 4x plasma gun, chimera, astropath; 205pts
Veteran Squad; plasma gun x3, Chimera; 170pts
Veteran Squad; plasma gun x3, Chimera; 170pts
Veteran Squad; meltagun x3, Chimera; 150pts
Veteran Squad; meltagun x3, Chimera; 150pts
PCS; Flamer x4, power weapon
Infantry Squad; autocannon, meltagun
Infantry Squad; autocannon, meltagun
Infantry Squad; autocannon, meltagun; 270pts
Vendetta; 130pts
Vendetta; 130pts
Basilisk; 125pts
Basilisk; 125pts
Leman Russ Battle Tank; 150 pts
Guardsman Marbo; 65pts

Total; 1850pts

I could make the LRBT a vanquisher or an executioner, but it would be bare bones, unless there is a worthwhile upgrade for 10pts, as I could take the power weapon off the PCS.

If you can find 20 points (drop the PW, and the PP in the CCS if needed), they you can take a 3xHB exterminator, which in my experience is a great all-round tank.

CCS; 4x plasma gun, chimera, astropath; 195pts
Veteran Squad; plasma gun x3, Chimera; 170pts
Veteran Squad; plasma gun x3, Chimera; 170pts
Veteran Squad; meltagun x3, Chimera; 150pts
Veteran Squad; meltagun x3, Chimera; 150pts
PCS; Flamer x4,
Infantry Squad; autocannon, meltagun
Infantry Squad; autocannon, meltagun
Infantry Squad; autocannon, meltagun; 260pts
Vendetta; 130pts
Vendetta; 130pts
Basilisk; 125pts
Basilisk; 125pts
Leman Russ Exterminator, HB Sponsons; 170 pts
Guardsman Marbo; 65pts

Total; 1850pts

So I have AA and AT from Vendettas, two AT meltavets, two anti elite infantry plasmavets and CCS, a killy burny PCS, Anti MEQ from basilisks, and anti light armour/infantry from the LRE, and then marbo for something that needs killing. Is there anything I'm missing?

Looks good to go!

That look like a very solid list.

I think I would try to squeeze in an ADL to fortify a position with the Basilisks, LM and Inf Squads.

To achieve that I would remove the previously added meltaguns in the IS (they don't really match with the autocannon and they will have very few vehicles in their 12" range anyway), plus I will replace one IS for one SWS with 3 flamers for a second late unit scoring in a Vendetta.

For the remaining 10 points I will remove the astropath for a Comm's relay (same job but cheaper).

You lose: 1 BS3 autocannon and 3 almost no use melta
You gain: Longevity on your artillery (Even if just one more turn that's worth it). Highly mobile late scoring unit (They also can be use to fry adversary assaulting the ADL).

I could ad an ADL, however I feel that just using cover that is already on the board is a better use, and in addition to this, the astropath does not require a unit to be manning it.

That's true, I think both version have their interest.

Good luck

 matapata98 wrote:
I could ad an ADL, however I feel that just using cover that is already on the board is a better use, and in addition to this, the astropath does not require a unit to be manning it.

Seconded. If there isn't cover already on the board, the board probably isn't set up very well. Love the list also, I run something pretty similar to this and it's done quite well.

thankyou very much eclipseoto

I never feel that Marbo is worth 65 points. In most games, you're spending those 65 points on a single LRBT round. That's a terribly inefficient use of points. Granted, he can occasionally survive more than one turn and wreak some havoc, he's much too unreliable.

I would remove Marbo, and add an ADL, preferably with a Quad Gun, if you can spare some points. You'll add a lot of survivability to your platoon and heavy support. Think about it, you could camp your platoon behind it, along with your Basilisks. Now your Basilisks are getting a 4+ cover save, protected by a wall of Meltaguns with a possible 2+ save.

hmm, when you say it like that it does make some sense, although if there is nothing worth killing he can give you linebreaker. Don't have my BRB on me as I am on away from home, however that does sound rather good...

I always take marbo. Theres a reason people around here say "always marbo". The psychological effect of being able to put one man anywhere on the field, anywhere you want, and have him royally feth gak up for your opponent is priceless. When I took out a full squad of firewarriors, put a wound on Cadre Fireblade, then charged fireblade and killed him next turn in CC with Marbo, the look on my opponents face was..well.. it was like watching a very expensive unit die to one man. Hahaha

and that is why I would like to take him. He just throws a wild card in the mix, making your opponent feel as if nowhere is safe