Company squad numbers.

[o3gan]

We have the possibility of fielding 9 assault squads, but in our fluff only the 7th and 8th squads of battle companies are assault squads. Does this mean that when i paint my assault squads i should give them some of the tactical squads, squad numbers and markings e.g 1st-6th squads, or should they be from the 8th company while the rest of my army comes from 3rd

[njm3]

If you want more than 3 assault squads in a force and want them all to be from the same company, you'll have to go with a reserve company (8th or 9th), two green drops or two black drops. Or, like you said, have 2 assault squads from the 3rd company (to match the rest of your force) and the other assault squads from one or more other companies. Can be tricky with banners and squad numbers (e.g., four assault squads in a force from 3rd and fourth company are all going to have very similar markings except for the company marking).

 

Remember that strike forces are ad-hoc groupings and can cut across company lines, as a force commander picks the troops best suited (or available) for the task at hand, rather than rigid formations based upon "only company x gets to fight today, the rest of you go sit down!"