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It's been a hot minute since I've picked up a book and some dice to play with toy soldiers. But, I'm feeling the urge. This is my first, hopefully not terrible, attempt at getting back on the saddle with a list that's fun to play and comp enough not to lose in a landslide.

The Eradication beamers march up front to put some pressure on, the Neutrons camp toward the back granting cover to my sky fire machines. The Dragoons trot around mid field looking for targets and the troops move in to cap and pepper whatever's around. The blob will be my HQ.

It's got lots of pie plates, lots of damage output, a high probability to drop flyers, it's fairly mobile, has just a pinch of stabby, and has some durability in the Onagar bricks that can't really be ignored. Plus, it's got a bunch of cool models!

Please, butcher it. Let me know what you think.

Thanks!

Vanguard x10, Plasma Caliver x3, Omnispex
200
Vanguard x5, Plasma Caliver x2, Omnispex
125
Vanguard x5, Arc Rifle x2, Omnispex
95
Vanguard x5, Arc Rifle x2, Omnispex
95
Vanguard x5, Arc Rifle x2, Omnispex
95
Vanguard x5, Arc Rifle x2, Omnispex
95
Sydonian Dragoon x3
135
Sydonian Dragoon x3
135
Onagar x3, Neutron Laser x3
345
Onagar x3
270
Onagar x1, Icarus Array
125
Onagar x1, Icarus Array
125

TOTAL:1840, figure I'll throw Serpenta on one of the Dragoon

onagar units of 3 is overkill because they must all shoot at the same target. Field no more than two in a unit.

Dragoons might be the best unit in the codex and are great in units of three, just watch out for those transferring penetrating hits.

Consider a unit or two of Infiltrators; they're also good.

And if you swap in a unit of Rustalkers and a unit of Rangers, you'll have variety and be that much closer to a War Convocation some day.

Plasma vanguard outside of WarCon cost too many points and kill themselves too fast. Anyone with their head screwed on will shoot bolters at them before they get in 18". I think the list would be stronger with less toys and more boys. Naked vanguard are one of the few infantry units in the game that can cause wounds on GMCs due to the magic radiation 6s. Compare the expected damage of 4 naked vanguard to 1 plasma vanguard versus a T8 wraithknight with shield:

12*(2/3)*(2/6)*(1/3)*(4/6)=0.5926
12 shots, 2/3 hit, 2 sixes expected out of 6 shots, 3+ armor, 5+ FNP

3*(2/3)*(2/6)*(2/3)*(4/6)=0.2963
3 shots, 2/3 hit, 2 5+ wounds expected out of 6, 5++, 5+ FNP

The naked ones do more wounds point for point than plasma, but are far less vulnerable to dying with 4 guys to die.

Also, I think every competitive solo Skitarri list is going to have at least two 15 man squads of Peltasts.
https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-SE/Mechanicum-Secutarii-Peltasts-Upgrade-Set

I've been looking the advice over and I think I've come up with something more effective. Let me know what you think.

MANIPLE I
Skitarii Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Skitarii Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Secutarii Peltasts x10, Omnispex
140
Sydonian Dragoon x3, Phosphor Serpenta x1
145
Onager
90
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Icarus Array
125

MANIPLE II
Skitarii Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Skitarii Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Secutarii Peltasts x10, Omnispex
140
Sydonian Dragoon x3, Phosphor Serpenta x1
145
Onager
90
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Icarus Array
125

60 bodies, 12 walkers, tons of pie plates, rediculous short range firepower, and a considerable amount of haywire to take on vehicle heavy armies.

Sorry, not trying to bump my own thread for needless attention. I think this list is better yet. My turn one alpha is significantly stronger, and the army has gotten less expensive. Just need 7 getting started boxes!

MANIPLE I
Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Secutarii Peltasts x15, Omnispex
200
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Icarus Array
125

MANIPLE II
Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Vanguard x10, Arc Rifle x3, Omnispex
155
Secutarii Peltasts x15, Omnispex
200
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Neutron Laser
115
Onager, Icarus Array
125

TOTAL: 1845