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Hey guys. Wondering if I can get some input into HQ choices for my Space Marine list (1850) i'm putting together.
I want my HQ to be fairly cheap, but someone who can add something to my list (Firepower or Melee prowess), but also remain true to my fluff concept. I'm currently running a Mechanicus-Allied chapter with the Iron Hands tactics, however I can't take Psykers (For Fluff reasons) and Chaplains are kind of the opposite of what my chapter stands for (Praise the Omnissiah! ). While I have constrained myself somewhat with these restrictions, I still want a semi-competitive list.

For reference, I'm planning on running a hybrid Mech/CA type of list, lots of MSU, transports, dreads and Skitarii.

I'm torn between Techmarines or a Captain (Chapter Master is LRC-level cost, so he's out).

The Techmarine can offer alot of fire support with his Servo-Harness, (Shooting 2 weapons sounds great) plus a combi-weapon for versitility, and based on his profile (I've not tested) he's no slouch in CQC.

However the Captain can be outfitted to be a CQC/Tanky monstrosity, but I feel the urge to shoe-horn in either Vanguard Vets for escort, or be really original and stick him on a bike.

Considering i'm running MSU, I'm leaning more towards the Techmarine (or 2), to support my Tacts and repair vehicles. Keeping my HQ tax down while giving extra supporting elements to my forces.

I have not played 40K for some time, so I'm not sure how some of my tactics hold up on the TT, so any input regarding my HQ choices, or the MSU style of play, would be most helpful!

(Oh, for reference, the list is for a small FLGS tournament, all the missions are Maelstrom, no Kill Point games or anything)

Take:

Captain

-CM upgrade
-Bike
-Shield Eternal
-Thunder Hammer

And a biker command squad with grav-guns and an apothecary.

I don't really want to run Smashfether, but I am fully aware of the build

You're giving us a whole lot of constraints but you're not telling us the list you will be taking. You might want to do that for our assistance.

Captains need to be tooled up to work. Not necessarily full-on ~250 point monsters, but at least artificer armor and a power weapon.

Techmarines are good naked out of the box. You have lower expectations about what they can do, but they fulfill them. They are also very fluffy for an IH force.

Captain
Terminator Armour
Primarch's wrath
Shield Eternal?

As far as my army list goes the base of it will be:

2x 5-Man Tacts (Plas) + Rhino
1x 5 Sternguard + DP
1 x Stormraven
1 x Stormtalon
1 x Autocannon Dread

2x 5-Man Skitarii Vanguard + DP
1 x Skitarii Infiltrators

Without points added up, this is the prototype of my Army. I'm trying to design it so it's short-ranged and fast, but has some staying power.

(I'll be sprinkling in more Rifleman Dreads, Whirlwinds and other Mech to taste at some point)

I'd say take the tech marine, I don't see good place for the captain (who wants to be in combat) to fit in. The techmarine will give you shooting support, back up close combat and can fix your vehicles.

Lias Issodan? Chapter Master Stats minus the bombardment + he buffs your army in multiple ways.

and he's less then 200pts

Those HQ tanks would be quite fluffy.

 DoomShakaLaka wrote:
Lias Issodan? Chapter Master Stats minus the bombardment + he buffs your army in multiple ways.

and he's less then 200pts

Eh, he'd need a Centurion bodyguard though. Still an excellent option though.