Gorgosaurusrex wrote:
What upgrades do you have on your Infantry Platoon? Taking naked Infantry Squads isn't recommended. I'd at least try to give them each a Meltagun or an Autocannon depending on their role. A Ministorum Priest would be a great addition if you are blobbing them together and being aggressive (probably in place of the Commissar or Psyker).

 David_h wrote:
Well, the main role of the blob would be to serve as meat shield/tarpit and protect the LR command squad against assaults, so I try to keep them as cheap as possible. As the main armaments of the LR squad are medium-ranged (24" and 36"), they're going to have to get pretty close to utilize their firepower and stay in coherency at the same time. Also, the platoon command squad can order FRFSRF, which can be combined with the psyker's Prescience, resulting in 54 shots (81 if in rapid fire range) and rerolling failed To Hits.

 Gorgosaurusrex wrote:

 David_h wrote:
Well, the main role of the blob would be to serve as meat shield/tarpit and protect the LR command squad against assaults, so I try to keep them as cheap as possible. As the main armaments of the LR squad are medium-ranged (24" and 36"), they're going to have to get pretty close to utilize their firepower and stay in coherency at the same time. Also, the platoon command squad can order FRFSRF, which can be combined with the psyker's Prescience, resulting in 54 shots (81 if in rapid fire range) and rerolling failed To Hits.

That makes sense. I would at least give the Sergeants Meltabombs then, for versatility. If your opponent only deploys tanks then they're pretty useless.

 David_h wrote:
The MT detachment is primarily for taking and holding objectives by way of deep strike, supported by the melta vets and the chimera. The volley guns provide some decent volume of fire (2/4 salvo, which means 8 S4 AP3 shots if kept stationary) and can take on MEQs, especially combined with MT orders. The plasma command squad provides medium-range anti-TEQ capability and the melta vets are there for the anti-tank role.

Volley guns are okay but I feel your list is really lacking in anti-armor, and this is a place to add some. You have 3 Plasmaguns, 2 Meltaguns, and a Multi-Laser. My 1K list is a Steel Host formation of 6 Leman Russ tanks and a Hydra, how would you deal with that? How do you deal with Flyers? Is this a TAC list or is it tailored to your specific meta?

 Gorgosaurusrex wrote:
Have you considered Exterminators? They're probably the most versatile Leman Russ variant, and can target flyers in a pinch. They're great in lower point games because of this.

I'd much rather see Meltaguns or Meltabombs on your Infantry Squads than Multi-Meltas on a Punisher. If anything the Punisher should get Heavy Bolters.

I don't think an Eginseer would be worth the points in a 1,000 point game, I'd rather use that to buy sponsons for the tanks or Meltaguns for the infantry.

 David_h wrote:
The Exterminator sounds good. How about skipping the Primaris Psyker and adding demolitions doctrine and another melta to the veterans?

 Gorgosaurusrex wrote:
EDIT: Have you thought of something like this? (assuming you have 2 Chimeras)

Tank Commander in a Punisher with Heavy Bolter Sponsons 340
-Leman Russ Exterminator with Heavy Bolter Sponsons

Ministorum Priest 25

PCS with 3 Meltaguns in a Chimera with Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer 125
2 Infantry Squads with Meltabombs and Flamers 120

Veterans with 3 Meltaguns in a Chimera with Multi-Laser/Heavy Flamer 155

Militarum Tempestus Command with 3 plasma 140
Militarum Tempestus Scions with 2 Volley Guns and Meltabombs 95

1,000

This isn't too different than your list with the exception of wargear and the Chimera, but it has added mobility and much more game against a wide variety of armies. I'd strongly consider swapping the Volley Guns for Plasma or Melta but that's your call!

 Gorgosaurusrex wrote:
That list looks MUCH better in my opinion. If you're careful with the Tank Commander unit you shouldn't need any bubble wrap. That list has much more firepower, mobility, and anti-armor than your original. Looks good!

gungo wrote:
Instead of just an allied tempestus list which doesn't add much else take the new get started tempestus formation. https://imgur.com/a/cMUkC
It is the same units except you need to take a 25pt commissar and a 80pt taurox prime and the formation benefit is your scion platoon respawns over and over with all of thier upgrades when they are killed as long as that commissar is still alive. So put that scion unit in the taurox prime and run to your opponents line even if they do wipe that unit it respawns and is placed in deepstrike reserve to come in the next turn just like new. To find the points you will need to drop the augur which isn't needed if the scion squad begins on the board, drop melta bombs, drop dozer blades, change the plasma grendier vets to basic melta vets. In return you gain a battle cannon fast taurox (another armour target with a big tank weapon and your plasma scion squad is undying.

 David_h wrote:
Since when is a Chimera allowed to take an autocannon turret? According to the 6th ed. codex, the turret multilaser can only be replaced by a heavy flamer or a heavy bolter.