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I'm new to 40k and picked out a Vanguard Space Marines Start Collecting box to start my Raven Guard army. I'm looking for advice on how to move on to a 1000 point army. As I slowly build this list I'm thinking of getting the Eradicators or any recommended Anti-Tank unit to replace the Suppressors so that I can at least roll with a 500 point army (I'll have to verify the points cost as I don't think the BattleScribe list below lines up with the updated points list for 9th ed). Anyway, I plan to get units that are viable in both 1000 pts and 2000 pts formats if possible. I'm also open to replacing the Lieutenant and Infiltrators down the line for better units.

Here are my basic ideas on how I think I'm going to use this army:
1. Deploy Infiltrators using "Concealed Positions" ability to secure objectives
2. Deep strike Eradicators and Bladeguard Vets where needed using Stratagems "Infiltrators" and "Strike from the Shadows".
3. Eliminators will be placed at the back under cover to target enemy characters and/or take off wounds
4. Chaplain on Bike will move up to support the Vets with Litanies.

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Raven Guard) [50 PL, 5CP, 975pts] ++ --> Updated points per 2021 Field Manual is 1000pts (+30 from Eliminators and -5 from Eradicators)

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selector**: Raven Guard

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

Detachment Command Cost

+ HQ +

Lieutenants [4 PL, 80pts]
. Lieutenant in Phobos Armour: Ex Tenebris

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 3. Exhortation of Rage, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Litany of Hate, Stratagem: Master of the Trifold Path, Swift and Deadly, Warlord, Wise Orator

+ Troops +

Incursor Squad [5 PL, 105pts]
. 4x Incursor: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Occulus bolt carbine, 4x Paired combat blades
. Incursor Sergeant

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]
. 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

Infiltrator Squad [6 PL, 120pts]
. 4x Infiltrator: 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades, 4x Marksman bolt carbine
. Infiltrator Sergeant

+ Elites +

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [5 PL, 105pts]
. 2x Bladeguard Veteran: 2x Frag & Krak grenades, 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Master-crafted power sword, 2x Storm Shield
. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol

+ Heavy Support +

Eliminator Squad [5 PL, 75pts]: Bolt sniper rifle --> Eliminators looks to be 90 points with Bolt Sniper Rifle
. Eliminator Sergeant: Bolt sniper rifle
. 2x Eliminators: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Camo cloak, 2x Frag & Krak grenades

Eliminator Squad [5 PL, 75pts]: Bolt sniper rifle --> Same comment as above
. Eliminator Sergeant: Bolt sniper rifle
. 2x Eliminators: 2x Bolt pistol, 2x Camo cloak, 2x Frag & Krak grenades

Eradicator Squad [7 PL, 155pts]: Heavy melta rifle --> this unit config may be 150 points total in 9th ed
. Eradicator
. Eradicator Sgt
. Eradicator with MM: Multi-melta

++ Total: [50 PL, 5CP, 975pts] ++ --> Updated points is 1000pts

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