http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/14.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net (here's the post so you know what I'm talking about: http://www.fightingtigersofveda.com/themeig4.html)

1. What would be a good 500 CAD based on this theme and restrictions?
2. What restrictions do you think should be imposed with the Lords of War when it comes to this idea?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8285034.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8285034.page GMT As I'm at college atm I can't access the page you linked, so I'm going to take a blind stab at advising?
-apologies in advance if the following is useless cr*p....

The theme you're going for is a drop-trooper army, based on the imperial guard?
-feels very Halo ODST to me, though again I can't see your reference until I get home...

ultimately though, I see 3 plausible options for putting this army play-style on the tabletop.

1) Elysian drop troopers, forgeworld. -expensive way of going, and from what I've seen not a competitive option...
this would give you what is essentially guardsmen that rain from the sky. -5+ armour saves, deep striking.
-This is your main problem as simply put: bolters will ignore your armour. they are also the primary weapon, in what is the most common army in many metas

2) Air Cavalry. -Veteran squads in Valkyries. rain from your flying transports, try to survive long enough to do damage.
-used to be more competitive, but at 500pts, you'll be lucky to get 2vet squads in the air.

which brings us to my recommendation:
3) Militarum Tempestus. -basically this is old guard stormtroopers- 4+armour, deepstriking, and lots of options for special weapons.
lacking anti-tank won't matter at 500pts, nothing the odd melta and plasma can't handle in those point limits.
-Their AP3 Hot-shot Lasguns will also ignore *most armoursaves*, as 2+ armour is going to be rare in 500pts games. if it is present (grey knights?) just keep using your plasma and melta...


-Hope this helped somehow, I hate to see new users without responses.
note: maybe try a clearer initial post next time, sometimes if a theme for help is unclear, it deters people from trying...
-I'll try and post a list later for militarum tempestus if you're interested?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8293463.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8293463.page GMT
Militarum Tempestus Command Squad: Bolt Pistol | 2x Plasma Gun (115)

5x Militarum Tempestus Scions: Bolt Pistol | Flamer (75)

5x Militarum Tempestus Scions: Bolt Pistol | Flamer (75)

5x Militarum Tempestus Scions: Bolt Pistol | 2x Meltagun (90)

Valkyrie: Multi-Laser | 2x Heavy Bolter | 2x Multiple Rocket Pod (145)

I would run the command squad in the Valkyrie, deep strike the melta team for a tank kill and skirmish with the flamer units. I hope this helps!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8294019.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8294019.page GMT IG army once I've gotten units fully painted,]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8790248.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/671665/8790248.page GMT