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I’ve been a part of this hobby since Rogue Trader was released. Unfortunately it has mostly been the reading, purchasing and dreaming part. I actually have found time on my hands and am committed to actually getting a small army done. I’ve decided on Iron Hands, partially because of the background, but mostly because they are easy to paint. I’m looking for a well rounded list. Something that a beginner can use, that will enable me to become more familiar with the rules. There are certain models that I would like to use as I thought they would look good in an Iron Hands army.

They are:

Forge Father (Techmarine with Servoharness)

Techmarine with Thunderfire Cannon

Iron Clad Dreadnought with Hurricane Bolter and Chain Fist (Forgeworld)

I have plenty of Space Marines, Assault Marines and Sternguard. I picked up the Iron Hands transfer sheet, character upgrade pack, emblems and etched brass from Forgeworld as well as the Iron Hands upgrade pack from GW. I have managed to put together a squad with a Heavy Bolter, flamer and Sgt with Powerfist and Bolter/Flamer. My initial thought was to have 2 10 man squad of Marines. One to move up the field with the Iron Clad and the other to hang back and provide supporting fire. I have a Rhino and Razorback I could use as well.

I have a headquarters, elite, 2 troops and a heavy. I was thinking of adding in a 10 man assault squad with jump packs. Is the assault squad the best use of the fast attack squad with the other models that I have? I was thinking 10 extra Assault Marines would play to the strength of the Iron Hands Chapter Tactics (FNP). I was also thinking of adding a Librarian to the list to work with the physic rules. The Librarian would be attached to the support tactical squad with the Razorback.

Any and all suggestions are welcome on models, weapons, upgrades and equipment. I am not what you would call a completive gamer, I just prefer not to be losing on turn 2 during the learning process. Purchasing additional models is not a problem and I plan of going up to 1850 which seems to be the point’s level that is played most in NYC.