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Hi all, I'm brand new to 40k and buying a 1k army to start playing with. Below is a list I think I want to run but please can I have some advice! Thank you

Ps. I have only played a couple of demos but I love building and painting! So want to expand quickly!

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [64 PL, 988pts] ++

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 30pts]: Chainsword, Laspistol

Tank Commander [12 PL, 172pts]: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolters

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 45pts]
. 7x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster: Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Chainsword, Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 45pts]
. 7x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster: Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Chainsword, Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 45pts]
. 7x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster: Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Chainsword, Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 45pts]
. 7x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon
. Guardsman w/ Vox-caster: Vox-caster
. Sergeant: Chainsword, Laspistol

+ Elites +

Bullgryns [7 PL, 120pts]
. Bullgryn: Grenadier Gauntlet, Slabshield
. Bullgryn: Grenadier Gauntlet, Slabshield
. Bullgryn Bone 'ead: Grenadier Gauntlet, Slabshield

+ Heavy Support +

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 33pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [10 PL, 168pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolters

Leman Russ Battle Tanks [10 PL, 168pts]
. Leman Russ Battle Tank: Battle Cannon, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolters

+ Flyer +

Valkyries [8 PL, 117pts]
. Valkyrie: Hellstrike Missiles, Multi-laser

++ Total: [64 PL, 988pts] ++

Do not use vox casters period, only take mauls on bullgryns with a mix of both shields, then back them with 2 astropaths to up their saves and make them hard to hit and a priest to get more attacks. Regular lemans are pointless take commaders with the tallern doctrine to shoot then hide and take the relic battle cannon and punishers. drop valkyrie use vultures only. best units are wyverns/basilisks being able to double shoot with command points, mass infantry with c. commanders and platoon commanders for orders, mortar teams, and bullgryns. I have played IG since 3rd ed.

++ Supreme Command Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [36 PL, -1CP, 548pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

Detachment CP [1CP]

Imperial Commander's Armoury [-1CP]: 1 additional Heirloom of Conquest

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Tallarn

Vigilus Defiant [-1CP]: Emperor's Fist Tank Company

+ HQ +

Tank Commander [12 PL, 174pts]: Battle Cannon, Emperor's Fist, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Stubber, Relic (Emperor's Fist): Hammer of Sunderance

Tank Commander [12 PL, 188pts]: Emperor's Fist, Heavy Bolter, Heavy Bolters, Heavy Stubber, Turret-mounted Punisher Gatling Cannon

Tank Commander [12 PL, 186pts]: Battle Cannon, Emperor's Fist, Heavy Stubber, Lascannon

++ Battalion Detachment +5CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [29 PL, 8CP, 451pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

Battle-forged CP [3CP]

Detachment CP [5CP]

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Cadian

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 31pts]: Boltgun, Chainsword, Grand Strategist, Relic: Kurov's Aquila, Warlord

Company Commander [2 PL, 31pts]: Boltgun, Chainsword

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 40pts]
. 9x Guardsman
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 40pts]
. 9x Guardsman
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 40pts]
. 9x Guardsman
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 43pts]
. 8x Guardsman
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Sergeant: Laspistol

+ Elites +

Astropath [1 PL, 32pts]: Telepathica Stave

Bullgryns [7 PL, 126pts]
. Bullgryn: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield
. Bullgryn Bone 'ead: Brute Shield, Bullgryn Maul

Ministorum Priest [2 PL, 35pts]: Laspistol

+ Heavy Support +

Heavy Weapons Squad [3 PL, 33pts]
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar

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I feel like I've gone quite wrong then

no worries, I gave you a strong 1k list with mostly what you planned for. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.

It depends on a lot who you play against.
Some groups use the Organised Events Restrictions which limit the same datasheet (except troops) to 2 in 1000 points armies. Which would rule out 3 Tank Commanders - you still could use tank commander Pask + 2 ordinary Tank Commanders, but Pask is more expensive.

Also if you like modelling and painting and want to field a Valkyrie or whatever, do so. If the people in your group are similar minded you might not loose just by choosing a loved model.

Your army undercosted the squads with "special weapon" cause it looks like you didn't pick one yet.
Everything else looks good. Master of Command + Laurels of command are good options for you. Relic of lost cadia is as well.

I commend to you grenade launchers as a good cheap as chips choice with decently effective for its price efficiency.

Also read old grudges warlord trait carefully, that is situationally very powerful and might be used in place of master of command for you.