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‘Ard Boyz list

That squig is going to need some Pepto-Bismol®. And possibly a Band-Aid®.

I’m going with the Salamanders for ‘Ard Boyz, because they’re the best-painted, and I’ve been using them a lot lately.  I figure, after this, I’ll switch back to my underused Blood Angels for a while.

So, here’s the list I’m going with.  Input would be helpful!

HQ
190 – Forgefather Vulkan He’Stan
140 – Librarian (Null Zone/Might of Ancients) – Terminator Armour w/ Storm Shield

Troops
275 – Tactical Squad 2 (x10) – Sergeant w/ Power Fist & Combi-Melta,  Flamer, Lascannon in Rhino w/ Extra Armour & Hunter-Killer Missile
275 – Tactical Squad 3 (x10) – Sergeant w/ Power Fist & Combi-Melta,  Meltagun, Multi-melta in Rhino w/ Extra Armour, Hunter-Killer Missile & Dozer Blade
255 – Tactical Squad  6 (x10) – Sergeant w/ Power Fist & Combi-Melta, Meltagun, Multi-Melta in Drop Pod w/ Locator Beacon

Elites
280 – Assault Terminator Squad A (x7) – Thunder Hammers & Storm Shields
200 – Assault Terminator Squad B (x5) - Thunder Hammers & Storm Shields
205 – Ironclad Dreadnought – Chainfist, Heavy Flamer, Ironclad Assault Launchers in Drop Pod w/ Locator Beacon

Fast Attack
140 – Land Speeder Squadron (x2) – 2x Heavy Flamers, 2x Multi-melta

Heavy Support
275 – Land Raider Crusader – Extra Armour, Multi-Melta
265 – Land Raider Redeemer - Extra Armour, Multi-Melta

53 models, 15 kill points.  The locator beacons allow me to concentrate reserves if I choose to use them, meaning I can deep-strike the Terminators if I need to, and bring the Land Speeders in on target for some troop-roasting or tank-melting action.  If I deep strike the termies, Vulkan will ride with Tactical Squad 6 in the Drop Pod.  They should be able to put a significant hurt on whatever they land next to.  I’ll probably do that one way or the other for the Head of da Snake! mission, and keep the Land Speeders well out of harm’s way, as well.

This list is a balance between my current mech-heavy list and my original steel rain drop pod list.  It’s good for flexibility and pretty much ignoring the hang-ups of the different deployments.  Spearhead?  OK, so half of my force is pinned down in the back, and the other half can deep strike.  Dawn of War?  Two troops choices on the board to start, second one comes in first turn.  Either way, I try to go second.  Even Pitched Battle works well, as I’d just take advantage of as much cover as possible and then start my advance.  I may want first turn on that, but going second is no major problem.

Modelling-wise, the only thing I need to do to get this list ready is magnetize a heavy flamer for one of the Land Speeders and find a quick way to attach the Hunter-Killer missiles.  I’ll probably just magnetize them and sneak a magnet inside the Rhinos next to the hatch.

As for painting, just about everything is table-ready, and everything has the requisite three colors.  Some of the Terminators need work, the Land Speeder chin weapons are bare, and the Drop Pods still need the inner doors painted.  I probably should attach the Ironclad Assault Launchers to the Dread, just to be sure.  I should have magnetized them, but I didn’t think of it when I built it.

Comments/suggestions?

Edit: From Tristan’s suggestions –

HQ
190 – Forgefather Vulkan He’Stan
140 – Librarian (Null Zone/Might of Ancients) – Terminator Armour w/ Storm Shield

Troops
250 – Tactical Squad 2 (x10) – Sergeant w/ Power Fist & Combi-Melta,  Flamer, Lascannon in Rhino
265 – Tactical Squad 3 (x10) – Sergeant w/ Power Fist & Combi-Melta,  Meltagun, Multi-melta in Rhino w/ Extra Armour & Dozer Blade
245 – Tactical Squad  6 (x10) – Sergeant w/ Power Fist & Combi-Melta, Meltagun, Multi-Melta in Drop Pod

Elites
280 – Assault Terminator Squad A (x7) – Thunder Hammers & Storm Shields
240 – Assault Terminator Squad B (x6) - Thunder Hammers & Storm Shields
195 – Ironclad Dreadnought – Chainfist, Heavy Flamer, Ironclad Assault Launchers in Drop Pod

Fast Attack
140 – Land Speeder Squadron (x2) – 2x Heavy Flamers, 2x Multi-melta

Heavy Support
275 – Land Raider Crusader – Extra Armour, Multi-Melta
275 – Land Raider Crusader - Extra Armour, Multi-Melta