[1850] - Imperial Guard - Hail Hydra!

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**vipoid**

I've got a couple of lists, themed around Hydra (from the Captain America films and comics) that I'd like some opinions on:

List 1 - Vostroyan Hydra:

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List 2 - Valhallan Hydra:

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The lists are pretty similar, but tweaked a bit to fit the different regiments. In both cases, I'll have 3 pseudo-platoons with 2 Lascannon Infantry squads, 1 Flamer infantry squad, 1 HWS, 1 Company Commander, 1 Commissar/Lord Commissar (in the Vostroyan army). The sentinels and Leman Russ can go where they're most needed, and obviously the MT guys will deep strike.

Do you think one list looks better?

Here's the thing, I'm really looking for a list that looks fun to play against. Do you think one or both of these lists fit the bill?

Also, any possible changes based on fluff are welcome.

Any thoughts or suggestions?