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Hi, so I have a solid 1500 Point Deathwing Army and I am looking to add something in the way of allies to bring it up to 3k. But I want the allies to work in fluff wise … which is why I’m posting here and not in the army list section. I am looking for something that fits but still is competitive. Just to put on here what the list is, so you have the force layout information.

Dark Angel’s Deathwing 1500 Point Loadout

Belial (Terminator Armor, Storm Bolter, Sword of Silence) – 190 {Attached to the 10 man Deathwing Unit}
Deathwing Command Squad (5 Deathwing Terminators, Standard of Fortitude, 1 Cyclone Missile Launcher) – 330 {Deployed using Deathwing Asssault}
10 Deathwing Terminators (1 Deathwing Terminator Sergeant with Power Sword, 9 Deathwing Terminators, 2 Assault Cannon) – 480 {Deployed using Deathwing Asssault}
5 Deathwing Terminators (1 Deathwing Terminator Sergeant with Power Sword, 4 Deathwing Terminators, 1 Chain Fist, 1 Cyclone Missile Launcher) – 250
5 Deathwing Terminators (1 Deathwing Terminator Sergeant with Power Sword, 4 Deathwing Terminators, 1 Chain Fist, 1 Cyclone Missile Launcher) – 250
= 1500

Any and all Feedback is welcome …

Please keep in mind this main focus of the post is Deathwing Allies from a Fluff Perspective.

Well the Dark Angels are solid loyalists but try to avoid the attention of the Inquisition. I can see them easily allying wtih any of the Imperial factions with the definite exception of Grey Knights and the possible exception of the SoB. I think they would even be fine with allying with space Wolves on the basis that they might have a formal competitive relationship, they don't actively avoid each other. You would of course need to fight a challenge between chamnpions from each part of your force before or after each game you play

In terms of Xenos, the Dark Angels are supposed to be practical with great tactical awareness, but I don't think they're particularly ultra-xenophobic, so Eldar or tau could probably be incorporated easily enough. I would suggest that Orks would be a step too far given that Belial got a serious drubbing at the hands of Ghazgull.

Obviously anything with even a hint of chaos would be right out