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My intent is to build an army centered around a Shadowsword (or similar super-heavy tank) to ITC standards (listed HERE). I want to avoid blob guard as much as I reasonably can, and if changes need to be made (which I most certainly guess they will) I can try to provide some idea of what other models I have to pick from that still match the scheme of the rest of the army.

Anyway, the list is below, with sections in brackets describing what I plan to do with each unit, in case my decisions baffle people. I have not decided if the Tank or Lady Redcoat should be this army's warlord yet, so I'm very much open to suggestions there. I don't want to hand my opponent the easier victory point.

EDIT: Oh! I forgot to mention: I'm aiming for a take all comers list, if that helps narrow down the goal. Mostly playing marlstrom of war missions.

Lady Redcoat's Red Hat Brigade - 1849 Points

Lord of War
Shadowsword with 2 sets of sponsons - 555
[The backbone of the army. I intend to use this to lob shots down range and destroy deathstars and MC's, as well as heavy armor and rival superheavies]

Astra Militarum Section
HQ
Tank Command - 495
LR Vanq, Sponson MM, Pintle H. stub, Commander
LRX, HB, Sponson HB, Pintle H .Stub
LRX, HB, Sponson HB, Pintle H .Stub
[These guys perform a similar role to the Shadowsword, but try to focus more on lighter armor and transports. I will usually be trying to commands to get the Vanquisher to fire at a different target while the Exterminators take on something more appropriate, maybe even fliers with twin-linked snap shots if I must]

3 Priests - 75

Troops
Vets - 105
Shotguns, 3x Melta, Krak Grenades, Grenadiers
+Attached Priest

Vets - 105
Shotguns, 3x Melta, Krak Grenades, Grenadiers
+Attached Priest

Vets - 105
Shotguns, 3x Melta, Krak Grenades, Grenadiers
+Attached Priest

[The vets are supposed to roam around the back field with the Shadowsword, holding objectives, deterring deep-strikers, and stymying close combat units. I put shotguns on them for two reasons: 1) I already have nearly 20 models in carapace armor with them and 2) I will be able to shoot and then charge. The priests are there to give them a little extra punch, and ensure they stay in combat for more than one round.]

Elites
Tempestus Platoon - 320
Tempestus Scion Squad - 160
+5 Scions, 2x Plasma Guns
Tempestus Scion Squad - 160
+5 Scions, 2x Plasma Guns
- Platoon held in reserve to Deep Strike
[The Storm troopers will Deep Strike along the back field or midfield to secure objectives or assassinate targets, using the Inquisitor's Servo Skulls if possible]

Inquisitorial Ally
Ordo Malleus Inquisitor (Lady Redcoat) - 89
Terminator Armor, Psycannon, 3 Servo Skulls
[She's here to provide servo skulls, and act as a nice, stubborn HQ. I'd consider deep striking her with the Storm Troopers, but she may make easy prey with them. I could also attach her to one of the veteran squads to provide a little extra fire support and break off if necessary.]

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