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Hey guys,

With the new release of 7th edition I thought I would try my hand at making a fun, themed, and possibly effective Dark Angels list involving a turn 1 super drop with drop pods and deathwing. List is meant to be more "cool" than good, but I think it could do well with the right objective placement. It won't wipe boards but the goal is to get points and detain the enemy... or at least look cool while doing it

HQ
Belial
- TH/SS

Ezekiel
Mind Worm + Divination (hoping for Perfect Timing, Forewarning, Misfortune and then getting Prescience for free)

Deathwing Command Squad
- Company Champion w/ Halberd of Caliban
- 2x TH/SS
- Assault Cannon, Power Fist
- TH/SS with Banner of Fortitude

ELITES
Company Veteran Squad (8 veterans) [Ezekiel and Inquisitor go here for drop]
- Sgt w/ Power Weapon (maul or sword) and bolt pistol
- 2x Flamer, Bolt Pistol
- 5x Plasma Pistol, Bolt pistol
+ Drop Pod

TROOPS
Deathwing Terminator Squad I
- Sgt w/ power sword/storm bolter
- 2x Storm Bolter, Power fist
- Storm Bolter, Chainfist
- Cyclone Missile Launcher, Power Fist

Deathwing Terminator Squad II
- 4x TH/SS
- Assault Cannon, Power Fist

Tactical Squad I
- Sgt w/ Combi-plasma, bolt pistol
- Plasma Gun, Bolt Pistol
- Plasma Cannon, Bolt Pistol
- 7x Bolter, Bolt Pistol
+ Drop Pod

Tactical Squad II
- Sgt w/ Combi-melta, bolt pistol
- Melta Gun, Bolt Pistol
- Multi-Melta, Bolt Pistol
- 7x Bolter, Bolt Pistol
+ Drop Pod

INQUISITORIAL ALLIES
Ordo Malleus Inquisitor
- Nemesis Daemonhammer
- Combi-Flamer
- Psybolt Ammo
- Level 1 Psyker (Probably Sanctic to get Hammerhand or Sanctuary)
- 3x Servo Skulls
TOTAL: 1996 points

Idea was to have everything drop on turn 1 except the plasma tactical marines who have to stay behind due to Drop Pod rule. Servo Skulls act as possible relays to help my deathwing and drop pods land on target. Belial and Command Squad then drop in last with no scatter to ensure that the banner of fortitude is within 12" of as many friendly units as possible in order to grant FNP to my entire army on the initial drop (or at least most of it). Then we just start shootin' till they're dead. Twin-linked and split fire from DW on arrival in combination with the hopefully alpha strike capabilities of the melta pod should allow me to take out some important targets fast. Ezekiel can cast lost of psychic abilities depending on what is needed. The main thing is surviving the following turn. Hopefully the Banner of Fortitude can be of use as well as if I get Forewarning on Ezekiel and Co.

Let me know what you think guys. Remember, meant mainly to be cool and fun but still viable.

- VardenV2

P.S. If anyone knows where I can get a cool Inquisitor model (possibly female) let me know. Not sure but are there female Ordo Malleus?

Ezkeal only gets 2 spells from any lore.

Everyone hates PC, and I must admit I've never had success with them on Tacs.

I like the new edition for DA.

10 termies with heavy flamers seems better for some reason. To be able to drop 2 heavy flamers where-ever you want seems good. Specially if you get first turn. imagine shutting down a Seer council potency before they even get a spell off.

Looks good other than that.

bryceloop wrote:
Ezkeal only gets 2 spells from any lore.

Everyone hates PC, and I must admit I've never had success with them on Tacs.

Oh right. He's mastery 3 but Mind Worm takes a slot. Either way two more powers is always good

I like plasma cannons for what they are worth. Putting him in a drop pod is less than ideal but it is what the Dark Vengeance box came with so I will use it for now. I may try and swap it out for a lascannon if I can find the points. The squad may end up being combat squadded and the plasma cannon staying at home to gaurd an objective while the other half lands on an objective mid-game. We will see.

Any advice on the Ordo Malleus Inquisitor? I don't have the Inquisition book but I used battlescribe to find out points etc. I generally know what they do but if anyone has advice that would be appreciated.

- VardenV2