New BA concept

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**Red__Thirst**

So I've been working on a new list using the new rules for BA which were recently "released".

Here's what I've come up with. Please critique away.

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New BA List

HQ: Chaplain = 145 Pts.
     Jump Pack, Crozius Arcanum, Rosarius, Frag & Krak Grenades, Bolt Pistol,
     Powerfist

Elite: Death Company = 60 Pts. (5 DC from squads, Bought 1 additional DC marine, + jump packs for the squad)
     Death Company Marines x 6 w/ Jump Packs, Bolt Pistols, Chainswords,
          Frag & Krak Grenades

Elite: Veteran Assault Squad = 365 Pts.
     Veteran Assault Marines x 2 w/ Bolt Pistols, Frag & Krag Grenades,
          Jump Packs & Powerfists
     Veteran Assault Marines x 2 w/ Bolt Pistols, Frag & Krag Grenades,
          Jump Packs & Power Weapons
     Veteran Assault Marines x 5 w/ Bolt Pistols, Frag & Krag Grenades,
          Jump Packs & Chainswords
     Veteran Assault Marine x 1 w/ Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades,
          Jump Pack & Meltagun

Troops: Tactical Squad = 235 Pts.
     Tactical Marines x 7 w/ Bolters, Bolt Pistols, Frag & Krak Grenades
     Tactical Marine x 1 w/ Missle Launcher, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades
     Tactical Marine x 1 w/ Meltagun, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades
     Veteran Sergeant x1 w/ Powerfist, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades
-Drop Pod Transport = 50 Pts

Troops: Troops: Tactical Squad = 235 Pts.
     Tactical Marines x 7 w/ Bolters, Bolt Pistols, Frag & Krak Grenades
     Tactical Marine x 1 w/ Multimelta, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades
     Tactical Marine x 1 w/ Meltagun, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades
     Veteran Sergeant x 1 w/ Powerfist, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades
-Drop Pod Transport = 50 Pts

Troops: Assault Squad = 290 Pts.
     Assault Marines x 8 w/ Jump Packs, Chainswords, Bolt Pistols,
          Frag & Krak Grenades
     Assault Marines x 1 w/ Jump Packs, Chainswords, Plasma Pistol,
          Frag & Krak Grenades
     Veteran Sergeant x 1 w/ Jump Pack, Powerfist, Bolt Pistol,
          Frag & Krak Grenades

Fast Attack: Attack Bike Squad = 50 Pts.
     Attack Bike x 1 w/ Multimelta

Fast Attack: Land Speeder Squadron = 100 Pts.
     Land Speeder x 1 armed w/ Multimelta & Assault Cannon

Heavy Support: Baal Preadator = 135 Pts.
     Overcharged Engines, Twinlinked Assault Cannon, Smoke Launchers,
          Searchlight, Sponson Mounted Heavy Bolters, &
          Pintle-Mounted Stormbolter.

Heavy Support: Baal Preadator = 135 Pts.
     Overcharged Engines, Twinlinked Assault Cannon, Smoke Launchers,
          Searchlight, Sponson Mounted Heavy Bolters, &
          Pintle-Mounted Stormbolter.

Total Point Value: 1850
Model Count: Infantry/Jump Infantry/Bikes: 48; Vehicles: 5; Total: 53 Models

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I realize the VAS is pretty pricey, and that some may view it as easy VP's to my opponent, but if I can keep them occupied with the Chaplain + DC and the drop-podding tactical squads, I think that the brunt of the assault element will make the ranks of the enemy unscathed. Anti-armor is tied up in the tactical squads, land speeder, and attack bike. Rapid deployment and use of multimeltas, plus deep striking marines w/ meltaguns will hopefully be able to deal with anything that might want to mess around with indirect fire or large vehicles. Here's hoping anyway.

The Baal Preds advance using OCE (hopefully) and will attempt to stop infantry/tank hunt w/ assault cannons if need-be.

So, that's the list, what do y'all think?

Thanks in advance,

-RT-