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Hi guys,

I am wondering if taking any close combat weapons are worth taking on a small force of Militarum Tempestus?

I'm not feeling power swords but maybe a maul. Power fists seem to be the best option but the same price as space marine? Its a bit pricey.

I'd like someone's input on who has played MT enough to say if it is genuinely worth spending the points on.

Any input would be appreciated

You will need allies. MT lack the Heavy Hitter and some other Key-Unit types.

They are very good as supporting units but a MT Army on its own will not make it.

I was thinking of allying them in with space wolves or even genestealer cults

Space wolves and Genie cults can handle the close combat side and the armour pen but, imo they struggle with reliable/durable infantry from range - power and terminator armour primarily.

With the option to deep strike the squads with a pair of melta or plasma in there, with AP3 shooting too (albeit S3) will be a nice addition.

Should they get charged though, shall i Tau mentality (sack them off) or do i throw in a power fist/weapon to try to win the combat?

one power fist will not win the colose combat ... imho a waste of points on a S3 T3 model.