<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?
PCS - 4x Flamer (In Chimera w/ ML + HF)
2x Infantry Squad (Blobbed) w/ 2x GL, 2x Autocannon, Commissar
Heavy Weapon Squad w/ 3x Mortars

Veterans w/ 3x Melta, Shotguns (In Chimera w/ ML + HF)
Veterans w/ 3x Melta, Shotguns (In Chimera w/ ML + HF)

Veterans w/ 3x Plasma Gun, Vox
Veterans w/ 3x Plasma Gun, Vox

Now I must go ahead and say that I plan on using the plasma vets in more defensive roles. I normally play against Space Marines who come forward or MC heavy Tyranids who come forward. I have 2 Vendettas that the plasma vets can ride around in should they need to.

My question is, is it too much to tack on a plasma pistol and lascannon to both Plasma Vet squads and why? I am sure some people would advocate the cheaper Autocannon instead, but I feel like the AP synergy is worth it with the lascannon, and that 8 twin linked strength 7+, AP2 shots against say a Trygon Prime is a very enticing prospect.

So please vote, and then explain your thoughts Also if you don't like my troops choice as a whole, go ahead and elaborate on that too.

P.S. The above troop core + 3 Chimeras, and added Plasma Pistol/Lascannon to both squads comes out to 925pts.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193634.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193634.page GMT Re:Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? and i think i'd see myself using PP at most in the sqd. i prefer them to be not too expensive. just the 3 plasma is usually all for me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193678.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193678.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? PP]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193815.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193815.page GMT Re:Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?
alarmingrick wrote:since you wnat the Plasma Vets to "camp", i'd switch the Chimeras to them. they can set in the Chimera and take pot shots(up to 5) from the Chimera.
and i think i'd see myself using PP at most in the sqd. i prefer them to be not too expensive. just the 3 plasma is usually all for me.


If they are in Chimeras then they can't benefit from Bring it Down... =/ That is a big turn off for me. I'd rather be out and dug into some cover with them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193993.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2193993.page GMT Re:Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194004.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194004.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? hw is the unit becomes static. 40k is not static, especially in objective games. I often use plasma to objective camp, but I use my chimera's to move them to the objectives, and I usually want to shoot while moving.

I am perfectly happy to give up BID in exchange for an armored casing on a vet squad. 10 vets on the ground even in cover are often dead. 10 vets in a chimera are versatile.

If you want to use BID in monstrous creatures us blobs with lascannons where you have enough ablative wounds to maintain a stationary position, or AC heavy squads. Even better are LRBT and hydras.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194139.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194139.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?
If only for that one game in which he rolls mostly 1's for his shots. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194356.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194356.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? lol I once used an entire 21st century army with nothing but grenade launchers as a hvy weapon ..4 for every 10 men and that was 215 men no body armor lol....I faced Space Wolfs then and it was down to the last man. A vet sgt for me vs a Space Puppy capt in Termie armor in close combat I got lucky with a power sword strike for the win.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194653.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2194653.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2195444.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2195444.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2195713.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2195713.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?
If I want Heavy weapons I'll place them in HWS, or gunboat some guardsmen, as far as Im concerned the vets belong in a Chimera, even if defensive you can ride up to meet the attackers head on, disembark and rapid fire till death. Theirs or the enemies.

I'd ignore the vox personally, seems a waste.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2195876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2195876.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?
Chaos Lord Gir wrote:I go for X3 plasma+ plasma pistol.

If I want Heavy weapons I'll place them in HWS, or gunboat some guardsmen, as far as Im concerned the vets belong in a Chimera, even if defensive you can ride up to meet the attackers head on, disembark and rapid fire till death. Theirs or the enemies.

I'd ignore the vox personally, seems a waste.


I have to disagree wholeheartedly with the last part. I have failed an unbelievable amount of orders with my gak rolls. The reroll has been pivotal on more than a few occasions. I wouldn't put voxes with the melta vets, as they should be too far up to benefit... But the plasma vets, that isn't necessarily the case.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196479.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196479.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196520.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196520.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much?
SlaveToDorkness wrote:I run 3 with a pistoled Officer and a Medic...a very busy Medic!

Huh? I think you are confusing vet squads with a CCS]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196559.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196559.page GMT Equipping Plasma Vets - When does it become too much? LOL yes, read-fail.

I run two Meltas and a Heavy Flamer on my Vets. With Harken in a Chimera. All-comers Outflankers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196710.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/331901/2196710.page GMT