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So, I've had an Ultramarines army forever, that I'm in the process of modernizing/ remastering, whatever you want to call it. I've always loved just the basic infantry element of Space Marines, and most of my model collection is just that. Since getting it back on the table I've had trouble winning (to be expected for the first bunch of games, I know...) and until the new Codex came out I was really starting to doubt that be able to win if I I kept going that direction. The Battle Company formation got me really excited, and I thought all the freebies (transports) could really give me an edge if I went Airbourne/ Mech Infantry. This exited me from a narrative standpoint as well; the idea of harnessing the power of that basic marine.

The FLGS in my area runs a campaign/ tourney once or twice a year at 1250 pts though. I've tinkered with some lists, and I've found I can just barely squeeze it in. I get a lot of bodies, but I don't know if it packs the punch I'll need to win. I'm working towards an army that I can play with two subtle variations: One that emphasizes the Drop pod assault a little more, and one that focuses more on Lascannon redundancy (at the expense of almost all other upgrades).

Which of these lists is going to be more effective? Am I on the right track with either? If so, any tips on how to get the most of these lists? The prerequisites for the Formation eat up a lot of the 1250 points, but is there a better way to spend the points that remain?


Ultramarines Battle Company 1250 (1250pt Gladius Strike Force)

Chapter Tactics

Ultramarines

Core (1080pts)

Battle Demi Company (565pts)

Captain (90pts)

Mech Escort V - Assault Squad (70pts)
5x Assault Marines
Razorback

Drop Grav V CW - Tactical Squad (115pts)
5x Space Marines
Grav-cannon and Grav-amp (35pts)
Combi-grav (10pts)
Drop Pod

Drop Melta V CW - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Meltagun (10pts)
Combi-melta (10pts)
Drop Pod

Drop Plasma V - Tactical Squad (95pts)
5x Space Marines
Plasma Gun (15pts)
Combi Plasma (10pts)
Drop Pod

Mech Missle V - Devastator Squad (105pts)
5x Space Marines
Missile Launcher (Frag & Krak) (30pts)
Armorium Cherub (5pts)
Rhino


Battle Demi Company (515pts)

Chaplain (105pts)
Jump Pack (15pts)

Jump Escort V - Assault Squad (85pts)
5x Assault Marines
Jump Packs (15pts)

Mech V HF- Tactical Squad (70pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback
Heavy Flamer

Mech V - Tactical Squad (70pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback

Mech V - Tactical Squad (70pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback

Mech Lascannon V - Devastator Squad (115pts)
5x Space Marines
2x Lascannon (40pts)
Armaorium Cherub (5pts)
Rhino

Auxiliary (170pts)

10th Company Task Force (170pts)

Scout Squad (60pts)
5x Scouts
5x Sniper Rifle (5pts)

Scout Squad (55pts)
5x Scouts
5x Boltgun

Scout Squad (55pts)
5x Scouts
5x Close Combat Weapon



Ultramarines Battle Company 1250 Mech LC alt (1250pt Gladius Strike Force)

Chapter Tactics

Ultramarines

Core (1080pts)

Battle Demi Company (530pts)

Captain (90pts)

Mech Escort V - Assault Squad (70pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback

Drop Melta CW V - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Meltagun (10pts)
Combi-melta (10pts)
Drop Pod

Mech V LC - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback
Twin-Linked Lascannon (20pts)

Mech V LC - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback
Twin-Linked Lascannon (20pts)

Mech Missle V - Devastator Squad (100pts)
5x Space Marines
2x Missile Launcher (Frag & Krak) (30pts)
Rhino

Battle Demi Company (550pts)

Chaplain (105pts)
Jump Pack (15pts)

Jump Escort V - Assault Squad (85pts)
5x Assault Marines
Jump Packs (15pts)

Mech V HF - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback
Heavy Flamer

Mech V LC - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback
Twin-linked Lascannon (20pts)

Mech V LC - Tactical Squad (90pts)
5x Space Marines
Razorback
Twin-linked Lascannon (20pts)

Mech Lascannon V - Devastator Squad (110pts)
5x Space Marines
2x Lascannon (40pts)
Rhino

Auxiliary (170pts)

10th Company Task Force (170pts)

Scout Squad (60pts)
5x Scouts
5x Sniper Rifle (4pts)

Scout Squad (55pts)
5x Scouts
5x Boltgun

Scout Squad (55pts)
5x Scouts (44pts)
5x Close Combat Weapon