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I've been reading a lot of Dark Angels fluff and I've been drawn into trying my hand at a Dark Angels Ravenwing list (who doesn't love a butt load of bikes roaring across the table?)
This is what I've managed to come up with, I'm usually an Ork player so any C&C will be welcomed..

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Ravenwing Command Squad.....320pts
- Apothecary
- Champion
- Riders x3
- Banner of Fortitude

HQ
Sammael.....................................200pts

TROOPS
Ravenwing Attack Squadron......216pts
- Sergeant (w/ Thunder Hammer)
- Riders x5
- Plasmagun
- Meltagun

Ravenwing Attack Squadron......216pts
- Sergeant (w/ Thunder Hammer)
- Riders x5
- Plasmagun
- Meltagun

Ravenwing Attack Squadron......216pts
- Sergeant (w/ Thunder Hammer)
- Riders x5
- Plasmagun
- Meltagun

Ravenwing Attack Squadron......216pts
- Sergeant (w/ Thunder Hammer)
- Riders x5
- Plasmagun
- Meltagun

FAST ATTACK
Nephilim Jetfighter.....................180pts

HEAVY SUPPORT
Devastator Squad......................130pts
- Missile Launcher x4

Land Speeder Vengeance.........140pts

Land Speeder Vengeance.........140pts



At the moment I'm coming in at 1974 points and I'm not sure where to spend the final few. Am considering getting rid of the Thunder Hammer's to save some points and just giving them a Power weapon of some description.

I plan on just having all the bikes on the table (depending on layout, opponent, etc.) with the Speeders and the Flyer in reserve, since all biker squads have teleport homers and the speeders can deep strike.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/590217/6731440.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/590217/6731440.page GMT
Sammy is best on his jetbike, not sure which mode your using him in but I would go with jetbike.

Ravenwing squads should generally not mix weapons, double down on something. I prefer melta, cause for the cost of the plasma gunner you could get a black knight. Black knights cover your plasma and assault needs, while bikers can deal with heavy AT using meltas. I strongly suggest an attack bike for each squad with a multi melta. These can be very deadly when outflanked. Thunder hammers are probably overkill on the sarges, I would stick to a basic power weapon if I took anything at all.

The nephilim is pretty garbage for a flyer, as it only has a TL lascannon for AA. The main flier that will give you trouble is the helldrake, and 1 TL las shot is not very helpful there. I would drop it and use your mobility to ignore fliers.

The land speeder vengeance is one of the worst units in the codex. The gun is nice, but on an AV10 skimmer with 2 hull points, it can easily glance itself to death. After your opponent gets shot by it, it will be shot down quickly and easily. For less points, you could get vindicators to do the same job, but better. All of the other landspeeders are great, though. I would suggest a couple typhoons if you want more long ranged shooting, dual bolter for cheap dakka, melta/flamer for close range, bolter/assault cannon...all cheaper and more useful than the vengeance. You can also take them with your bike squads to free up fast slots. Also, consider a darkshroud; it is very RW themed, and fairly cheap for what you get. The stealth bubble is great when combined with jink, and you can use it to draw fire/block LOS&assaults.

Even if you are not spamming them, it is advised to take a squad of black knights at 2k for ravenwing. Take at least six with 2 grenade launchers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/590217/6733509.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/590217/6733509.page GMT
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Ravenwing Command Squad..........220pts
- Apothecary
- Champion
- Banner of Devastation
- Grenade Launcher

HQ
Sammael (Jetbike)..........................200pts

Librarian..........................................120pts
- Psyker level 2
- Bike

TROOPS
Ravenwing Attack Squadron..........261pts
- Veteran Sergeant (w/ Power Sword)
- Meltagun x2
- Attack Bike (w/ Multi-Melta)

Ravenwing Attack Squadron..........261pts
- Veteran Sergeant (w/ Power Sword)
- Meltagun x2
- Attack Bike (w/ Multi-Melta)

Ravenwing Attack Squadron..........261pts
- Veteran Sergeant (w/ Power Sword)
- Meltagun x2
- Attack Bike (w/ Multi-Melta)

Ravenwing Attack Squadron..........261pts
- Veteran Sergeant (w/ Power Sword)
- Meltagun x2
- Attack Bike (w/ Multi-Melta)

FAST ATTACK
Ravenwing Black Knights..............252pts
- Grenade Launcher x2

Ravenwing Deathshroud...............80pts

Ravenwing Deathshroud...............80pts

I put in two Deathshrouds just to spread the love of Stealth (and I had spare points) I still feel a bit vulnerable to Flyers though.. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/590217/6734905.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/590217/6734905.page GMT