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So i just started collecting an Astra Militarum army for some games with a few friends who have been playing for a while.
This is my first army and i picked up the start collecting box and got a great deal on a small army secondhand.
The miniatures i have available are as follows.


5 Guardsmen squads
2 Command squads
2 Commissars
1 Tempestus scion squad
1 Bullgryn squad
3 Astropaths
3 Heavy weapons teams (All made from the start collecting box)
2 Sentinels
1 Chimera
2 Regular Leman Russ tanks


I made this 1000pt army for my first upcoming game and would like some input.
Since this is my first game i am struggling to pick what to bring.
I would really appreciate some input on what to change and why so i atleast have a chance at my first game.


I would also appreciate some input on what the next step might be for my army.
I was thinking of getting a Leman Russ demolisher or a Wyvern maybe.




++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [49 PL, 6CP, 1,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [6CP]: 2. Incursion (51-100 Total PL / 501-1000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Gametype

Regimental Doctrine: Regiment: Cadian

+ HQ +

Lord Commissar [3 PL, 40pts]: Bolt pistol, Power sword, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist

Tank Commander [12 PL, 245pts]: Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Lascannon, Plasma Cannons

Tank Commander [12 PL, 245pts]: Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Lascannon, Plasma Cannons

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 70pts]
. 6x Guardsman: 6x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Heavy Weapon Team: Mortar
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 75pts]
. 6x Guardsman: 6x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Grenade Launcher
. Heavy Weapon Team: Lascannon
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 70pts]
. 6x Guardsman: 6x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Heavy Weapon Team: Heavy bolter
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 8x Guardsman: 8x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 55pts]
. 9x Guardsman: 9x Lasgun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

+ Elites +

Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Laspistol

Bullgryns [5 PL, 105pts]
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield
. Bullgryn Bone 'ead: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield

++ Total: [49 PL, 6CP, 1,000pts] ++




Also if i where to go for a 1500pt army what would you bring then? Thanks in advance.

I think an officer is better than the Lord commisair, because is cheaper and has two orders.

I will try to have a heavy weapons squad, you can remove the heavy weapons from the infantry squads and do a mortar team or a lascannon team. The mortars for indirect fire vs infantry or the lascannons if your opponent has some tanks.Plus the officer giving orders+ the stratagem of +1 to hit and +1 to wound they are good.

Anyway, try the list and comment , good luck

Bear in mind with judicious use of bits and common sense you can easily get several more weapon teams from the box. It'll saveyou money and give more options.

I tried making a updated list after getting your and some other advice.
Taking a companny commander insted of a commissar.
Removing the heavy weapons teams.
Removing sponsons from tank commanders to spread out the point cost more since they will be a focused target.
Taking 2 Platoon commanders for some more orders.
Taking a Sentinel with heavy flamer.
And lastly changing the doctorine to Diciplined shooters and gunnery expert.

What do you think of this list?
And what would you say i should get when aiming for 1500pt and 2000pt?
I was thinking of getting a punisher Leman Russ next.


++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [55 PL, 6CP, 995pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [6CP]: 2. Incursion (51-100 Total PL / 501-1000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost

Regimental Doctrine: Disciplined Shooters, Gunnery Experts

+ HQ +

Company Commander [2 PL, 40pts]: Plasma pistol, Warlord, WT: Grand Strategist

Tank Commander [12 PL, 210pts]: Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile, Lascannon

Tank Commander [12 PL, 210pts]: Battle Cannon, Heavy Stubber, Hunter-Killer Missile, Lascannon

+ Troops +

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 8x Guardsman: 8x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 8x Guardsman: 8x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Meltagun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 8x Guardsman: 8x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 8x Guardsman: 8x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

Infantry Squad [3 PL, 60pts]
. 8x Guardsman: 8x Lasgun
. Guardsman W/ Special Weapon: Plasma gun
. Sergeant: Laspistol

+ Elites +

Astropath [2 PL, 35pts]: Laspistol

Bullgryns [5 PL, 105pts]
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield
. Bullgryn: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield
. Bullgryn Bone 'ead: Bullgryn Maul, Slabshield

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 25pts]: Chainsword, Laspistol

Platoon Commander [2 PL, 25pts]: Chainsword, Laspistol

+ Fast Attack +

Armoured Sentinels [3 PL, 45pts]
. Armoured Sentinel: Heavy Flamer

++ Total: [55 PL, 6CP, 995pts] ++