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Hmm,

You say 89 Infantry, but I'm only counting 77 Infantry models. Did you leave something out? In terms of effectiveness, I don't count my CHQ or PHQ's as bodies because I keep them out of LOS and use them for their LD bubble role.

At 1850, I think you'll be significantly undermaned with only 40 troopers (my count).

You say you are going for an optimised list. General consensus is that the PG is the best special weapon. Granted it can hurt your own men, but it's your best shot Vs. MEQ. Let's face it, those 32 lasguns aren't going to do much Vs. a MEQ. When it comes to Heavy weapons, I prefer the LC. 1 shot yes, but loads of them make up for that.

Dakka is generally of the same mind that RR's are the only assaulty unit in the IG list. However, due to the fact that ALL of the lances in a unit get used up on 1st contact, the optimised unit size for them is 6, with a VET SGT to allow them to operate outside the LD bubble.

Considering that you are using a large # of Cav, I think it's safe to say you are looking to have the enemy reach your lines to some extent. I mean without cover, your RR will get blown away trying to take the fight to them right? That being the case, I would consider changing your LRD to Standard LR's. Saves you points and lets you choose to throw a large projectile down range instead of just HB'ing them. Then again, the LRD might not be too bad since you will be able to weaken them with HB and shell them with DC when they are close...dunno...HBMC could probably give a few reasons either way.

Pretty sure multiple Vet Sqds requires the Doctrine...someone enlighten me please. If you do end up putting in the Vets, you may as well spend the last Doctrine point on Drop troopers, it being free and very flexible. I wouldn't add the AC to the PHQ's for the simple reason of their job being LD. If they can shoot at the enemy, the enemy can shoot at them...

That Heroic Senior Officer kills me man. No need for him. C'MON!! JO with HI for less points but same stats.

Finally, I'm not a big fan of AT/FS SQDS. Granted, they give you more HW's for less points, but you only have 3 ablative wounds before you start removing HW's. I prefer the 8 ablative wounds a sqd gives + the special weapon.

Hope this helps some.

The thing about 6 RR's is 2 fold.
1) The whole even over odd # in a unit
2) After the 1st round of CC, those lances are gone and the RR's are pretty easy VP's unless you hide them.
6 man SQDs would reduce your RR cost by 25%. Just something to think about