ShinyRhino Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 When is it worthwhile to use the Company Standard Bearer upgrade for a Command Squad? The guy doesn't seem like he'd ever be worth his points. Rerolling failed morale tests isn't all that valuable to a Marine army, since most Marine units have a Leadership value of 9 when the sergeant is alive. The +1 wound for break tests as a result of close combat is ok, but doesn't seem like it would turn the tide of battle very often. The banner makes for some great painting and modelling possibilities, but I'm not sure I want to invest that much time in a piece that would never see the table. Opinions? Tactics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warprat Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I could see foot slogging Marine armies using it, as a way to reduce pinning. Warprat ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannus Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Yes, most units have an Ld of 9 - but negative modifiers add up quickly and it can be no time at all before you fail a test that you need to pass. That re-roll can mean the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yergerjo Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I can't tell you how many times I've failed the one important Leadership check for my Vulkan with the Ld 10...would have been nice to have that standard bearer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Ahh, good point. I'd forgotten about the failed close combat Leadership test. Maybe he IS worth his points, and the time to paint him up. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDA Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 To be honest, Even if you dont pay the points for him still put him on the table. Just make sure to tell who your playing that he isn't actually a standard bearer. Im sure most wouldn't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM THE AWESOME Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 When is it worthwhile to use the Company Standard Bearer upgrade for a Command Squad? When it looks cool :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 When? Everytime. I just played a game v. Orks. I lost but this 5 man unit owned up on a 20-man Boyz squad because of that +1 to combat resolution. And this is just one example of when it can work for the marines :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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