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I want to collect a Militarum Tempestus army inspired by the Colonial Marines from Aliens, which means conversions I don't want to hear that's it's not competitive and is going to lose every game blah blah. I've heard it all before and I don't care. However, I would like to hear from players that have experience playing Militarum Tempestus and how things could be tweaked and optimised. I'm going for cool factor while maintaining a measure of playability. Thanks in advance.

MILITARUM TEMPESTUS - COMBINED ARMS DETACHMENT

HQ: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (145 Points)
Bolt Pistol - Power Sword - Medic - 3x Plasma Gun
Rides in the Valkyrie with the Lord Commissar (army Warlord).

TROOPS: Militarum Tempestus Scions (150 Points)
10x Scions: Bolt Pistol - 2x Hot-Shot Volley

TROOPS: Militarum Tempestus Scions (150 Points)
10x Scions: Bolt Pistol - 2x Hot-Shot Volley
These two units are a fire-base/skirmishers of sorts.

TROOPS: Militarum Tempestus Scions (70 Points)
5x Scions: Bolt Pistol - Hot-Shot Lasguns

TROOPS: Militarum Tempestus Scions (70 Points)
5x Scions: Bolt Pistol - Hot-Shot Lasguns
These two units hide in the Vendettas for late game objective grabbing.

ASTRA MILITARUM - EMPEROR'S SPEAR AERIAL COMPANY

FAST ATTACK: Vendetta (170 Points)

FAST ATTACK: Vendetta (170 Points)

FAST ATTACK: Valkyrie (135 Points)
Multi-Laser - Multiple Rocket Pods

MILITARUM TEMPESTUS - FORMATION DETACHMENT - HELLRAIN BRIGADE

HQ: Lord Commissar (90 Points)
Bolt Pistol - Power Sword - Carapace Armour - Melta Bombs

HQ: Militarum Tempestus Command Squad (245 Points)
Bolt Pistol - Medic - 3x Plasma Gun
Taurox Prime: Taurox Missile Launcher - TL-Autocannon

TROOPS: Militarum Tempestus Scions (90 Points)
5x Scion: Bolt Pistol - 2x Meltagun
Recycled with Brigade. Deep-striking Meltaguns that never die.

Double check your point costs for Scions. Currently you don't seem to be adding the cost of special weapons.

Cephalobeard wrote:
Double check your point costs for Scions. Currently you don't seem to be adding the cost of special weapons.

Thanks for the comment. I was missing the Meltaguns for the Hell Brigade. Thank you. The others are correct. Keep in mind that the two units of 70 have no special weapons. They hide in the Vendettas and jump out late game as an obsec surprise of sorts.

You may not be able to deploy in the AM transports as per the new FAQ,

I'd look into that before you put money down

Yoyoyo wrote:
You may not be able to deploy in the AM transports as per the new FAQ.

Damn! Good point. Thanks for flagging that. The FAQ isn't official yet, but I think the restriction is not being able to embark in Allied transports at the beginning of the game, right? Technically, the Emperor's Spear Aerial Company isn't an Allied detachment and IG and Scions are the same faction, but it is a good idea to wait. Not being able to embark in the Aerial Company scuppers my whole plan and Scions need Vendettas to maintain some level of play-ability. I know I could take Scions as a platoon in an Elites slot, but then I need to waste points on Grenadiers Veterans that don't come with Hot-Shot Lasguns and I lose the Tempestus orders. Ugh!

Are they specifically the same faction? Should say explicitly in the codex.

Since you have a CAD, consider a cheap bunker with comms relay.

You won't lose every game, just a slim majority.