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I am building and painting a unit every week....well trying to. So I started off with about 700 points worth of SM's.

I am in the process of trying to get a decent army list around units that I like. I want a good list, as not to bore my opponent.....but..... I am in it for fun and NOT looking for end all be all competitive no matter what.

I am trying to run the Medusa Strike Force (so I am using Iron Hands Tactics) while keeping points around 1600 for my next game.

What I have:

1x Term Captain I run as a Chapter Master

2x5 Man Terminator Squads (1 Assault Cannon, 1 Cyclone Missile)

3x Tac Squads...usually run as 5 or 6 man teams

1x Razorback/Rhino

1x Drop Pod

1x3 Man Bike Squad (one with Plasma Gun)

2x Dreadnoughts (1 Twin Link Las/Storm Bolter, One Assault Cannon/Flamer)

1x6 Man Stern-guard (2 combi Melta, 1 Heavy Flamer)

1x Thunder-fire Cannon (I just started modeling and painting it this week to be ready for Sat)

What I have painted that I dont use due to formation rules and/or points:

1x Libby
1x Captain in Power Armor with combi Plasma
1x5 Man Scout Squad 4 Sniper Rifles, 1 Heavy Bolter, Camo Cloaks

What I have in a box:

1x Land Raider with the options for all 3 variants (in the processes of assembly)


With that being said, I am looking to purchase either an Attack Bike (single) or Land Speeder (single) to address the fast attack slot and free up some points for more drop pods or Rhinos. I have not had luck with my 3 bikers.

Is there any suggestions on what to purchase? Either the Attack Bike or Land Speeder decent to add to this list? Any gaping holes in this list that I need to address? Any feedback is appreciated


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You definitely need more drop pods or rhinos though, from looking at your list. Drop pods give you options.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/708369/9021384.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/708369/9021384.page GMT HB one, but 2xMM is also decent.

Running a lone attack bike feels very much like a tax. It’s there to fill a slot, but not get a lot done. What you could do is beef up your bike squad by adding it, and another special weapon biker. Bonus points for a combi on the sarge. Grav is better then plasma on bike.

If you need to shave points, I might drop a dread for now.

Things to add:
rhinos/pods. Every tac squad should have a transport, plus the sternguard.
Boost the size of the sternguard. 10 men, 2xHF, and 4-5 c-meltas is a good squad. combat squad out of the pod, melt one thing and roast another.
Some choppy squad to go in your LR.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/708369/9021428.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/708369/9021428.page GMT
I am picking up an Attack Bike tomorrow, and then another pod next week.

The games I have been playing go up by points every week, therefore I am trying to maintain a solid force, without hitting the cap.

Its good, in a sense that I can add to my army slowly. But bad because I am slimming points, and modeling units with lower points to fit, then wishing I added more options the week after.

Thanks for the tips, after the next 2 purchases, I will grab another Rhino. I guess once we hit 1850-2000 I can worry about finishing the Land Raider.

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