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What does the forum think of both these armies? Are they any good? can they be improved?

Option 1 is a dropping army which is very offensive "Shock & Awe" in approach, cover provided by 2 Bassies or would 2 Russes be better?Whereas
Option 2 Is a stand and shoot army with counter assault provided by the hellhound (providing LOS protection) with RR and Elites and eventually supported by the Tanks. Would Flamers be better than the Meltas?

Option 1
2500pts Imperial Guard 66th "Para’s of Death"

Doctrines:
Everything DROPS
Iron Discipline
Close Order Drill
Veterans
Special Weapon Squads

HQ
5 - Nights Watch Command Platoon
1-Junior Officer with Power Weapon, Plasma Pistol, Iron Discipline, and Honorifica Imperialis, 2-Guardsmen with Lasgun, 1-Guardsmen with Master-vox and Lasgun, 1-Veteran with Regimental Standard and Lasgun

2 - Rainbow Guard Sentinal Squadron
2 with Lascannons

6 - Nights Watch Special Weapon Squad
2 with Meltaguns, 3 with Lasguns,1 with Demo Charge

6 - Nights Watch Special Weapon Squad
2 with Meltaguns, 3 with Lasguns,1 with Demo Charge

Or
6 - Nights Watch Special Weapon Squad
2 with Flamers, 3 with Lasguns,1 with Demo Charge

Elites
Unsullied Veterens
5 - Veterans, 3 with Plasma Guns,1 with Lasgun,1 Sergeant with Plasma Pistol and CCW

5 - Veterans, 3 with Plasma Guns,1 with Lasgun, 1 Sergeant with Plasma Pistol and CCW

5 - Veterans, 3 with Plasma Guns, 1 with Lasgun, 1 Sergeant with Plasma Pistol and CCW

Troops
Direwolves Platoon
5 - Command Squad
1 Junior Officer with Plasma Pistol, 4 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Las Cannon
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Heavy Bolter
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Auto Cannon
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

Kraken Platoon
5 - Command Squad
1 Junior Officer with Plasma Pistol, 4 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Auto Cannon
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Heavy Bolter
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Auto Cannon
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

Targaryen Platoon
5 - Command Squad
1 Junior Officer with Plasma Pistol, 4 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Heavy Bolter
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

10 - Infantry Squad
1 Guardsmen with Missile Launcher
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
7 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

10 - Infantry Squad
2 Guardsmen with Heavy Bolter
1 Guardsmen with Plasma Gun
6 Guardsmen with Lasguns
1 Guardsmen with Vox-caster and Lasgun

Fast Attack
2 - Dothraki Sentinal Squadron
2 with Lascannons, 1 with Improved Comms

2 - Blood Rider Sentinal Squadron
2 with Heavy Flamers + HK missiles, 1 with Improved Comms

2 - Dothraki Sentinal Squadron
2 with Lascannons, 1 with Improved Comms

Heavy Support
2 - Basilisk, Indirect Fire

Or

2 x Leman Russ Battle Tank, Hull Mounted HB, Sponsoons pair HB, SMK.

Option 2


IMPERIAL GUARDS - Cadian7th 2500

Doctrines:
Iron Discipline
Veterans
Close Order Drill
Drop
Allow Restricted Troops:-Rough Riders

=HQ=
Night Watch Command Platoon (HQ)
4 Command Squad (3 Guardsman, 1 Veteran), 2w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 1w/Plasma Gun; & 1 Heroic Senior Officer w/Iron Discipline & Las Pistol, Vet w/Las Gun & Standard Bearer,

Nights Watch Special Weapon Squad #1
2 w/Meltaguns, 3 w/Lasguns, 1 w/Demo Charge
Or
Nights Watch Special Weapon Squad #1
2 w/Flamers, 3 w/Lasguns, 1 w/Demo Charge

Night Watch Fire Support Squad #2
6 Guardsmen in 3 Heavy Bolter Squads

Night Watch Fire Support Squad #3
6 Guardsmen in 3 Auto Cannon Squads

Unsullied Veterans Elite
10-Veterans Assault Squad
3 w/Melta Guns, 6 w/Shotguns, 1 Sergeant with Power Weapon & Las Pistol

10-Veterans Assault Squad
3 w/Melta Guns, 6 w/Shotguns,1 Sergeant with Power Weapon & Las Pistol

10-Veterans Shooter Squad
2 w/Las Cannon Squad, 3 w/Plasma Guns, 4 w/Las Guns, 1 Sergeant with Las Gun

=TROOPS=
Kraken Infantry Platoon (Troops)
5 Command Squad, 2w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 2w/Plasma Gun; 1 Junior Officer w/Iron Discipline Honorifica Imperialis & Las pistol, CCW

10 Infantry Squad #1
2 Guardsmen w/Las Cannon Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #2
2 Guardsmen w/Auto Cannon Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #3
2 Guardsmen w/Auto Cannon Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #4
2 Guardsmen w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #5
2 Guardsmen w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

Direwolves Infantry Platoon (Troops)
5 Command Squad, 2w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 2w/Plasma Gun,1 Junior Officer w/Iron Discipline, & Las pistol, CCW,

10 Infantry Squad #1
2 Guardsmen w/Las Cannon Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #2
2 Guardsmen w/Auto Cannon Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #3
2 Guardsmen w/Auto Cannon Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #4
2 Guardsmen w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 1 Guardsman w/ Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

10 Infantry Squad #5
2 Guardsmen w/Heavy Bolter Squad, 1 Guardsman w/Plasma Gun, 6 Guardsmen w/Las Guns. + Sergeant w/Las Gun,

=FAST ATTACK=
Hellhound, Hull Mounted HB, SMK
8 Rough Riders Squadron 1 Sgt & 7w/Hunting lances, Las Pistol

=HEAVY SUPPORT=
Leman Russ Battle Tank, Hull Mounted HB, Sponsoons pair HB, SMK,
Leman Russ Demolisher, Hull Mounted HB, Sponsoons pair PC, SMK,
Leman Russ Battle Tank, Hull Mounted HB, Sponsoons pair HB, SMK,

Any suggestions welcommed.

Any suggestions? on whether either option would be competative? or Any improvements? do I have enough fire power?