Wednesday, July 9, 2008

2000 points for Fifth

On Saturday, I plan on playing 2-3 games at 2000 points using 5th edition.

Here is what I have decided to bring. (notice the 4 troop choices)

HQ
Corbulo
Blood Angels Librarian (For the Psychic Hood and to add to Powerfist attacks)

Troops
10 Space Marines w/Lascannon, Flamer, Powerfist
Rhino: Pintle Storm Bolter
10 Space Marines w/Lascannon, Melta, Powerweapon
Rhino: Pintle Storm Bolter
10 Space Marines w/Lascannon, Flamer, Powerfist
Razorback
10 Space Marines w/Lascannon, Melta, Powerweapon
Razorback

Elites
6 Death Company w/Jump Packs

Fast
2 Attack Bikes w/Heavy Bolters
2 Attack Bikes w/Heavy Bolters
2 Attack Bikes w/Multi-Meltas

Heavy
Baal Predator w/Heavy Bolter Sponsons
Baal Predator w/Heavy Bolter Sponsons

Exactly 2000

This list has up to 8 scoring units and a lot of mobility. There is also a lot of high rate firepower. Most of everything is mobile and can unleash concentrated firepower. The consummate reader will notice the multitude of Heavy Bolters (10, in fact). I use so many because I was always a huge fan of the "Torrent of Fire" rule in 4th edition. In fifth, the more wounds you cause, the better. For this reason, I also included Corbulo; his ability to save key models (fists or special weapons) is paramount. Also, he gives furious charge away like a drunk sorority girl gives away ++[DELETED BY THE INQUISITION]++. That being said, I included the Librarian to offset some monstrous psychic powers (most Eldar powers, and of course Lash) The idea is to split the tactical squads into combat squads in order to have more objective-capturing freedom (as missions can include up to 5 objectives). Everyone who knows me is aware of my love affair with Attack Bikes, they are awesome. I will post the results as I get them.

-Mike

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