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Like many posters in this forum, I am relatively new to HH battles. I started with the BAC box (what a surprise, I know ) and am currently working on painting those models. Shameless plug, if you want to see my stumble my way through painting a RG army, check out the link to my P&G blog below Back on topic, I would like some help with my current list and where to expand. Here is my list so far:

HQ:
Praetor - 182
• Paragon Blade, Combi-melta, Grenade Harness, TA, Iron Halo

Consul (Chaplain) - 130
• Crozius Arcanum, Plasma Pistol
• Artificer Armor, Refractor Field, Cameleoline
• Melta Bombs, Frag and Krak Grenades

Troops:
Legion Tactical Squad (15 man) - 270
• Boltgun, Bolt Pistol, Chainswords, PA, Frag and Krak Grenades
• Legion Vexilla
• Sergeant with Power Axe, Bolt Pistol, Artificer Armor, Cameleoline, Melta Bombs, Frag and Krak Grenades

Legion Tactical Squad (15 man) - 270
• Boltgun, Bolt Pistol, Chainswords, PA, Frag and Krak Grenades
• Legion Vexilla
• Sergeant with Power Axe, Bolt Pistol, Artificer Armor, Cameleoline, Melta Bombs, Frag and Krak Grenades

Elites:
Contemptor Dreadnought Talon (1 CD) - 190
• Kheres Pattern Assault Cannon, Multi-melta, Smoke Launchers, Searchlight

Legion Terminator Squad (5 man) - 274
• Two TA with Raven’s Talons
• Two TA with Power Fists and Combi-meltas
• TA Sergeant with Raven’s Talons, Grenade Harness

TOTAL: 1316 points

I would love suggestions on any changes or edits to the current list that you would recommend. I would also appreciate suggestions on next steps to build the army. I am already planning on expanding the Tac Squads to 20 man squads each. I also know that the termies need a transport to be able to get into the action, so I am thinking about getting a Darkwing Storm Eagle Gunship and bulking the squad out to 7 models. Other possible next steps that I have thought of would be getting a heavy support squad with missiles or assault cannons and a 10 man Dark Fury Squad.

Thanks dakka

Fluff wise I would suggest ravens talons on the sgts since that will also get you rending and shred. Otherwise it looks solid, as for other units to get I would suggest mor deythan and a rhino for them since they can infiltrate with it.

Mor Deythan are awesome, fellow Raven guard player! I recently started running one, with Combi Flamers and Flamers (so we can show salamanders how it's done).


Also, if you have the money, Corax is probably the best primarchs out there, both model and rules, so he would be good.

Maybe a support squad would help, as your lacking Anti Tank, or a Vincicator laser destroyer.

Not sure why you gave the sergeant camelioline, not that useful if you ask me.



Ember

 EmberlordofFire8 wrote:
Mor Deythan are awesome, fellow Raven guard player! I recently started running one, with Combi Flamers and Flamers (so we can show salamanders how it's done).


Also, if you have the money, Corax is probably the best primarchs out there, both model and rules, so he would be good.

Maybe a support squad would help, as your lacking Anti Tank, or a Vincicator laser destroyer.

Not sure why you gave the sergeant camelioline, not that useful if you ask me.



Ember

Turn one combi flamer fatal strike mor deythan are amazing

 EmberlordofFire8 wrote:
Not sure why you gave the sergeant camelioline, not that useful if you ask me.

I did that because I thought the rule for Stealth was that if one model in the unit has the rule, they all benefit. Right? I don't have the rule book on me right now.

 Ustrello wrote:
Fluff wise I would suggest ravens talons on the sgts since that will also get you rending and shred. Otherwise it looks solid, as for other units to get I would suggest mor deythan and a rhino for them since they can infiltrate with it.

I avoided this because of point cost. But now thinking about it, it would only be another 15 points for the extra attack, rending, and shred at initiative... I may have to give these a try.

Definitely understand the recommendation for a squad of Mor Deythan. I was always planning on making at least one.

Thanks for the help so far

Correct. Stealth and Shrouded confer to the unit.

A deathstorm drop pod pairs up nicely with a storm eagle so you can hit your opponents anti-air units before it comes on.

If you are using the Terminator Captain from BaC, why are you buying him an Iron Halo when he is in Cataphractii Terminator armor? He'll receive the 4++ for that.

 VictorVonTzeentch wrote:
If you are using the Terminator Captain from BaC, why are you buying him an Iron Halo when he is in Cataphractii Terminator armor? He'll receive the 4++ for that.

I actually would prefer to use normal TA. The praetor and squad was made to be close-combat monsters, and not being able to sweeping advance might hurt them. Or would it be worth it to take the 4++ and deal with slow and purposeful?

It's not slow and purposeful anymore¹ but, either way, yeah.


¹ See the latest FAQ over at Forge World.

 Mr_Rose wrote:
It's not slow and purposeful anymore¹ but, either way, yeah.


¹ See the latest FAQ over at Forge World.

well, they basically just spell out what slow and purposeful does under the cataphractii's rules. so, no they don't have it, but they essentially have it.