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I got the Inquisition Codex mostly as allies for my Dark Angels and Traitor Guard armies, but I've been wondering how they'll fare on their own, specially in low point matches. Here's the list I've been toying with.

HQ
- Ordo Xenos Inquisitor - Rad grenades, power sword, power armor, ML 1 (Divination)
- Ordo Maellus Inquisitor - Incinerator, power armor, ML 1 (Divination)

Troops
- Inq. henchmen warband
- 5x Crusaders
- 2x Death Cult Assassins
- 2x Ministorum Priests
- Transport - 1 LR Crusader with psybolt ammo.

- Inq. henchmen warband
- 3x Jokaero Weaponsmiths
- Transport - 1 Chimera with psybolt ammo.

In all 741 points, assuming I got the maths right.

Xenos rides the LR with the crusader deathstar, Maellus rides the chimera with the monkeys. Simple plan is simple: LR Crusader thrusts in the general direction of the enemy, bolters blazing if speed and range allows, then disgorges its passengers that in turn proceed to curbstomp anything that comes nearby. The Psymera monkey wagon either stays in the backfield lascannoning tanks from afar, comes a bit closer for their meltaguns to deal with heavier armor, or gets close up and personal flaming the heck out of any foot horde.

Been considering switching the Crusader for a Redeemer with Psyflame, but the limited fire arcs on that thing turn me off.

Problems? As usual with my lists, lots. Single lucky melta/lance shot and pop goes my LR. The monkey wagon has a strong chance of not making it. Only 14 bodies on the table, not counting the tanks, is somewhat suicidal.

Still I'm determined to make a small inquisition list that works in a relatively competitive environment. Thoughts?

I don't understand the Chimera loadout at all, weaponsmiths are pretty overpriced so if they aren't buffing a big blob of henchmen I'd avoid them.

I'd run it like...

3x Heavy Bolter Serv
2x Warrior Acolyte's /w Stormbolter's
6x Acolyte's /w Bolter's

Meshes well with the Chimera's guns and gives you weight of fire and a much higher body count. AND it's actually a lot cheaper than 3x Jakero, I'd use the leftover points to switch up your other inquisitor to Coteaz.

He adds a lot to the force,

2nd psychic power that could really change the game in your favor
Gives you access to ap 1 that wounds on 2's vs MEQ something your force lacks
Makes all your henchmen scoring
Gives you seize rerolls
Is more survivable than your Inquis


I still think you have points leftover, consider reserving some acolytes. Minimum squad is 12 points. Grab some objectives : )

Well the Henchman are scoring with or without Coteaz since Codex:Inquisition is the only detachment, but that is just a sidenote. Your other points are valid too.

What I think would be a nice idea is to use the saved points to make some more reliable AT options, your preference is needed here. Preferably AT options that can also threaten TEQs.