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Hey Guys,

Like everyone else I picked up the Astra Militarum codex and I'm looking to build a flexible 1500pt. list. Here's what I've got so far.

HEAD QUARTERS

- Commander Pask in Punisher with Heavy Bolters: 160
- Vanquisher with Heavy Bolters x2: 310

- Techpriest with 3 Servitors: 70

- Ministorum Priest: 25

- Primaris Psyker: 50

ELITES

- Bullgryn x5: 235

TROOPS

- PCS, Sniper Rifle x4: 38
- IFS x2, Lascannon x2, Flamer x2: 150

- Veteran Squad, Meltagun x2, in Taurox with Camo: 65

FAST ATTACK

- Armored Sentinel with Plasma Cannon, x2: 100

HEAVY SUPPORT

- Leman Russ Battle Tank: 150

I like the core of the army but I'm trying to decide if it's well-rounded enough. Let me know what you think!

EDIT: I should mention, I'd like to stick to the Astra Militarum codex, no allies

No comments? Agh, it's difficult adding interesting elements to the Guard without the army being an ineffective hodgepodge.

You're going to need more troops in my opinion. 30 Guardsmen in a blob tend to be significantly more survivable than 20, while a PCS out of a vehicle is a big squishy target because of how good orders are now. Meanwhile, the veteran taurox is probably going to be going on a suicide mission. That doesn't leave much for scoring. I'd recommend at least one heavy weapons squad that can sit on a back objective and free up your blob to move a bit.

The points you have listed a little bit out of wack on Pask and the Veteran squad, but the total is still about 1488.

I agree with the above poster that your troops are severely lacking, I'd consider dropping any of the sentinels, enginseer, or bullgryns to add another platoon.

I'd also drop the Heavy Bolters from the Vanquishers, they don't add anything to a purely anti-tank platform and taking a lascannon on each one (with preferred enemy from Pask) is a much better and cheaper option. Add one to Pask while you're at it as well.

Thanks guys,

I took your advice and cut out some of the fat of the list, adding a lot more bodies and increased redundancy. The PCSs have been moved in Tauroxes and Leman Russes are tweaked. I'm curious if I can make the armored sentinels work.

HEAD QUARTERS

- Commander Pask in Vanquisher with Lascannon: 215
- Vanquisher with Lascannon: 145

- Techpriest with Servitor x3: 70

- Ministorum Priest: 25

- Primaris Psyker: 50

TROOPS

- PCS, Sniper Rifle x4 in Taurox with camo netting: 103
- IFS x3, Lascannon x3, Flamer x3 225

- PCS, Flamer x4 in Taurox with camo netting: 115
- IFS x2, Lascannon x2, Flamer x2: 150

FAST ATTACK

- Armored Sentinel with Plasma Cannon x2: 100

HEAVY SUPPORT

- Leman Russ Battle Tank with Heavy Bolter: 150

- Leman Russ Exterminator with Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolter sponsons: 130

Only part of this list that isnt flexible is the lack of anti air.

I would maybe suggest dropping the sentinels and grab a defense line with a quad. That line will help your infantry and taurox's live longer and help your whole army survive a first turn shooting go if your opponent goes first.