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Ok, so I have just started playing WH40k and im getting into Vanilla Space Marines and looking to build a 1500 point list. Some of the models i already have, and some are planned. i often play just casual games at local game store, but as with anyone, i like winning and want to get in on some tourneys later on so input is appreciated.

Space Marines Imp Guard Chapter Tactics:
HQ- Captain w/ Artificer + Primarch's Wrath
=130 -already own-

Troop - Tact Sq (10) w/ Combi-flamer, F, PC and Dedicated Rhino(stock)
=205 -already own-

Troop - Tact Sq (10) w/ Combi-Plasma, PG, LC and Dedicated Razorback w/ TL Assault Cannon
=220

Fast Attack - Assault Squad(5) w/ vet sarge + PF, MB
=125 -already own-

Fast Attack - Land Speeder Squad (3) w/ Typhoon ML
=225

Heavy Support - Predator w/ TL LC and LC side sponsons
=140

Heavy Support - Storm Raven w/ TL Assault Cannon + Typhoon ML + HB side sponsons
=255 -already own-

Elite - Sternguard Veteran Squad (10) w/ 2x HF, and probably a Drop Pod for 35 more, then some combi MG/F if i have points for em.
=240 - already own most of them-

Elite - Venerable Dreadnaught w/ TL autocannon x2
=145

So im a little over 1500, and i also wanted to buy a 10 man scout squad with snipers and 1 ML, and then get an aegis line w/ quad gun and stick Sgt Telion with them as an allied detactment w/ a libby kitted out with JP + Shield Eternal for Ultramarine allies(would DS libby w/ assault marines) =345 OR Stick the libby in w/ 9 Sternguard and give him termy armor and Combi/ PW relic.

As i said, input is appreciated.

If you want to get competitive I probably wouldn't worry about the dreadnought. Get more sternguard instead.

Since you are already using land speeders, why not try using land speeder storms with those sniper rifle scouts? They count as troops now. Also, since you are taking Sgt. Telion, by the looks of it you are going Ultramarines chapter tactics. Maybe cut down on the assault squad and take two Storm Talons with skyhammer missile launcher is probrably going to be most effective.

Also. Take the heavy weapons off the tacs in the rhino. You either snap shoot or don't shoot if you move