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So I have a vanguard veteran that I need to give 30 points of stuff to.

Currently, they look like this.

Vanguard Veteran Squad-230 pts
-5x Jump Packs
-2x Lightning Claws (Sergeant)
-Storm Shield
-2x Melta Bombs

My guy without Melta, a Shield, or Lightning claws needs the stuff.

I am between two plasma pistols, or two lightning claws for him; the squad is getting dumped backfield to deal with any high-value target (Tanks or some scary squad I want them to kill.)

Between dual plasma, or dual lightning claws, what does Dakka suggest?

(please, I'd rather not deal with any discussions over whether or not I should take Vanguard Vets; that much is decided for me already.)

Thanks for any help!
-The Captain

The only thing the squad is missing is AP2, so perhaps an axe or a fist?

Honestly, you're squad is pretty nasty as it is. You want them to drop in, assault some squad in the backfield (I'm looking at you long fangs) and prevent them from shooting you up.

However, with oblits and broadsides coming back you really need to have some AP2 with you, even if it's just to get past a dude with terminator armor.

So, axe or fist I'd say.

Thatguyoverthere11 wrote:
The only thing the squad is missing is AP2, so perhaps an axe or a fist?

Honestly, you're squad is pretty nasty as it is. You want them to drop in, assault some squad in the backfield (I'm looking at you long fangs) and prevent them from shooting you up.

However, with oblits and broadsides coming back you really need to have some AP2 with you, even if it's just to get past a dude with terminator armor.

So, axe or fist I'd say.

I agree with this idea. But you asked for a choice between plasma pistols and lightning claws, so I'll say plasma for the reasons above. It's only AP2 on shooting, but it's something.