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HQ: 1-3
Troops: 3-12
Elites: 0-2
Fast Attack: 0-2
Heavy Support: 0--2
Flyers: 0-2

Dedicated Transports: Up to 1 for each other choice
Restrictions: All units must be from the same faction.
Command Benefits: +3 Command Points



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In essence, a "Wall of bodies" detatchment that allows you to push out more troops at the cost of pretty much everything else. The Tactical Company, rather than Battle Company, a simple Ork mob, or a Tyranid Swarm.

Nothing fancy, but man do I need one.

I'd change the HQ to 1-2 to keep it in line with the other "I wanna load up on this one slot" detachments, but other than that I think this fits beautifully with the rest of them. Well done on the name choice too.

 O'Whelk wrote:
I'd change the HQ to 1-2 to keep it in line with the other "I wanna load up on this one slot" detachments, but other than that I think this fits beautifully with the rest of them. Well done on the name choice too.

Thank you! And I went 1-3 since 1-2 felt different than the 0-2 on the rest. It sounds weird, I know, but.it was a gut thing instead of a head thing.

This is getting way too many CPs for what it's doing. You're looking for a Patrol detachment (but more so) but giving it Battalion detachment CPs... I really do think that you're underselling the ability for a series of Patrol detachments to do what you want. 1 HQ (warboss/synapse creature/etc) per 3 squads of goons. If you're looking for walls of bodies presumably each squad is max-sized.

But, going with what you're talking about. This should have less command and control than even a Patrol. Another way to look at what you're trying to do is a Patrol with multiple Auxiliary detachments of troops, each of which would be worth -1 CP. You have to give up something to gain the things you want because anything else is the definition of "over powered."

I'd also name it something other than "Reinforcements." I was looking for the rules to keep it in reserves. Maybe a Phalanx detachment instead? Doesn't fit with the horde/mob concept you want, but fits with the military description used with the other detachments and doesn't sound like something that should be in reserve.

Phalanx detachment
HQ: 1-3
Troops: 4-12

Dedicated Transports: Up to 1 for each other choice
Restrictions: All units must be from the same faction. Each unit must have the maximum number of models allowed.
Command Benefits: -1 Command Point.


Tangential ideas this inspired...