MacPhail wrote:
You've got a few of the Inquisition builds in there that I have been considering. I don't have any real feedback, but I like your unit count and mobility. I'll be interested to hear how those henchman squads play.

What's your loadout logic with the bolter/carapace henchmen, and which models are you using?

 Elric Greywolf wrote:
Look at the Storm Raven/Talon formation. You've already got the models in there and so could essentially have the bonuses for free.

Put Psykers in as many henchmen squads as possible. 1WC for 10pts is the cheapest in the game.

Take the Liber Heresius on one of your Inquisitors. (It doesn't have to be on a Hereticus Inq.)

Hammerhand now gives +2S, and is in Sanctic, meaning your Inquisitor, if he gets it (which he probably won't) will Perils on any doubles roll. If you want reliable Hammerhand, you need Grey Knights. (Also, Sanctuary on Crusaders with the Priest is amazing--re-rolling 2++.)

If the Dread doesn't have a Pod, cut it.

In the CC Warband, I'd cut the acolytes and take more DCA and Crusaders. That 3++ is vital for the unit to ever make it into combat. My Woundmill is 4 DCA, 4 Crusaders, Psyker, Priest (and sometimes another Priest if I have the points). Even doing a disordered charge they get 12 WS6 S4 AP3 I6 attacks, enemy -1T (Rad Grenades), re-rolling hits (Hatred) and Wounds (Hymns). I've wiped out a whole 20 Boyz before (bc of combat resolution) and lost nothing in return. I've killed two Guard command squads in one charge. Yours is almost there, but not quite. Go all the way!
Roll the Psyker on Divination and you'll definitely have Prescience, so you can reroll Hits in subsequent rounds, and maybe some other bonus like a 4++ on everyone.
The also need a delivery system, a LR being the best option (since they can assault out of it). Foot-slogging across the field will see them all dead before they reach combat.

If I were to redo your Inquisition part of the list, it would look like this:


This gives you significantly fewer points for your Salamanders, but it has some definite better tactics.
The melta acolytes can now shoot out of their transports, rather than having to get out. This makes them better at killing vehicles, and the loss of 6 S6 shots isn't going to be noticed much.
Six additional WC will make a huge difference in getting off important powers and denying the enemy. With six more rolls on whatever tables you want, you can also vastly improve the versatility of the army. Telekinesis has a 12" move or a S10 large blast! Divination has rerolls, 4++, and reserves manipulation. And Telepathy has Shriek, Invisibility, and a rally power (which can be useful on these lower Ld units).
Coteaz, for 100pts, is a much better value than Mr Malleus Psycan. PML2 and IBEY are great, especially at board control.

With the fewer points for the Marines, I'd go like this:



You're now at 2192pts, which means cutting some stuff. I'd recommend a Henchmen unit, and use the few extra points to bolster the Scouts, give the SR some upgrades back, etc.