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IG 1,750 pts. Vs. All-Comers; This is for a friendly 1,750 pts Tourney, playing 3 games on pre-set terrain boards
Topic Started: 8 Jun 2012, 06:25 PM (280 Views)
jjakaalbinoboy
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IG 1,750 pts. Vs. All-Comers

HQ: Company Command Squad (165 pts)
4 Company Command Squad (Plasma gun x4)
1 Company Commander
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (155 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Meltagun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (150 pts)
7 Veteran Squad (Sniper Rifle x3)
1 Veteran Heavy Weapon Team (Autocannon)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Fast Attack: Hellhound Squadron (130 pts)
1 Hellhound (Heavy Flamer)

Heavy Support: Manticore Rocket Launcher (160 pts)
1 Manticore Rocket Launcher

Heavy Support: Leman Russ Squadron (330 pts)
1 Leman Russ Battle Tank (Lascannon)
1 Leman Russ Battle Tank (Lascannon)

Heavy Support: Hydra Flak Tank Battery (150 pts)
1 Hydra Flak Tank
1 Hydra Flak Tank

Total Roster Cost: 1,750 pts

Thoughts? Feedback? CC?

This is for a friendly 1,750 pts Tourney, playing 3 games on pre-set terrain boards;

1) Dawn of War: Seize Ground 5 Objectives
2) Spearhead: Capture and Control
3) Pitched Battle: Kill Points
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I would consider replacing the weapons on your Chimera to Autocannon turrets and Hull HB's.
The long range firepower gains make up for the loss of the intimidation factor Vs. Horde armies.

If this is for an open tourney, you won't see many people playing Horde lists.


Plasma Guns tend to blow themselves up when used in large numbers on Guard..
replace them with more Meltaguns or Grenade Launchers for better effect.

Wheres your Master of Ordinance? :P

Leman Russ squadrons aren't as effective as you might think.. try dropping one and taking a 3rd Hydra, freeing up
some points for other shiny things (Like upgrading the Russ to an Executioner with Plasma Sponsons..)

These are just a few little tweaks I can think of, see what you think.
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jjakaalbinoboy
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The Codex doesn't allow Autocannon turrets I'm afraid :(

I've had pretty good experience with Plasma guns, in my experience they blow up more of the enemy than themselves haha.

The Master of Ordinace has to remain stationary to use his ability and I like to keep mobile (being mechanized and all ;-))

In my revised list I've dropped the 2nd LRBT.
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The MoO is an excuse to strap a Battle Cannon to your Command Chimera. If it has to move, your doing something wrong.

If your Veterans had 3 Grenade Launchers and an Autocannon, they can fire those from inside the Chimera.
Putting that extra Autocannon inside will suprise the opposition when you open fire (at BS4) and kill his transports.

If you take away his mech infantry, he'll have to walk and then you just shoot him.
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OK, the list has evolved again...

1750 Pts - Imperial Guard Roster - IG 1,750 pts. Vs. All-Comers v4

HQ: Company Command Squad (175 pts)
4 Company Command Squad (Plasma gun x4)
1 Company Commander (Plasma pistol x1)
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (155 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Meltagun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (115 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant

Troops: Veteran Squad (190 pts)
7 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Heavy Weapon Team (Autocannon)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Bolter)

Fast Attack: Vendetta Gunship Squadron (130 pts)
1 Vendetta Gunship (Twin-linked Lascannon x3)

Heavy Support: Manticore Rocket Launcher (160 pts)
1 Manticore Rocket Launcher

Heavy Support: Leman Russ Squadron (165 pts)
1 Leman Russ Battle Tank (Lascannon)

Heavy Support: Hydra Flak Tank Battery (150 pts)
1 Hydra Flak Tank
1 Hydra Flak Tank

Total Roster Cost: 1,750 pts
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jjakaalbinoboy
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I have updated my list from feedback and 6th ed changes:

1750 Pts - Imperial Guard Roster - IG 1,750 pts. Vs. All-Comers v5 - Plasma

HQ: Company Command Squad (195 pts)
4 Company Command Squad (Plasma gun x4)
1 Company Commander (Plasma pistol x1)
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (155 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Meltagun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (100 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Meltagun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant

Troops: Veteran Squad (180 pts)
7 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Heavy Weapon Team (Autocannon)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Bolter)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Troops: Veteran Squad (170 pts)
9 Veteran Squad (Plasma gun x3)
1 Veteran Sergeant
1 Chimera (Heavy Flamer)

Fast Attack: Vendetta Gunship Squadron (130 pts)
1 Vendetta Gunship (Twin-linked Lascannon x3)

Heavy Support: Hydra Flak Tank Battery (75 pts)
1 Hydra Flak Tank

Heavy Support: Leman Russ Squadron (245 pts)
1 Leman Russ Executioner (Lascannon; Plasma Cannon Sponsons (x2))

Heavy Support: Manticore Rocket Launcher (160 pts)
1 Manticore Rocket Launcher

Total Roster Cost: 1,750 pts
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