First Drop Pod Unit

[Badaboom]

That´s it, I´m finding troubles choosing a unit to put inside the first DP. I´ve used Sternguard Vets w/Libby and so far they´ve worked fair enough, but what about a Tactical Squad or a Command Squad? What do you currently use to initiate your assaults?

[mega_marines]

Personally, when I play with Drop Pods, the very first unit to hit the dirt is a Tactical Squad. They're the best all rounders possible. If you have a second Drop Pod available on the same turn, then feel free to choose the Sternguard or another Tactical squad. Reason being is that once you set a foothold with the Tactical Marines, you can choose to start killing off targets with certain priorities in mind. Land Raider about to put some hurt on you? Sternguard with Combo-Meltas to seize the day! Plasma spam about to hit your Tactical squad after they toast an enemy command unit? Hit it with a Dreadnought or another Tactical squad! It's all about situational awareness and thinking a step ahead of your enemy(Or at least a pace if they're really good!).

 

But honestly, your best bet is to drop in a Tactical squad or two(if you don't choose Sternguard next) with your first pair of pods, and then think from there.

[Badaboom]

Yeah, I´m going to try to use a Tactical next time (adding also a 3rd Tac Squad to my current list). This makes me remember that I have to assemble my 2nd DP!

[Lord_Caldera]

I prefer a Dreadnought with heavy flamer and assault cannon. It's almost guaranteed a dead unit when it hits and the enemy absolutely HAS to deal with it. Keep in mind that it will die early so a Venerable is not wise for this tactic, but it can reliably threaten anything in the game and if left unchecked will wreak havoc behind their lines.