Ashkore Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Yeah hi. Basically, im stuck with a 5 man assault squad, and i hate to just not use them. Question is though, 5 man assault squads arent exactly built like the brick wall 10 man squads are. How would i equip them is what im asking. Until i am able to buy more assault marines, i need to make do with these 5 assault marines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
breng77 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Depends on the rest of your army. Are you going jump pack heavy, mechanized, a mix of the 2? A solid choice would be just giving 1 a melta gun as that is always a good weapon, and then if you choose to build to a 10 man squad you can add other options. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/#findComment-2555187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkore Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Well my army is kinda fresh at the moment, but i seem to be leaning towards a CC heavy army, with good maneuverability and some lasting power. my 10 man assault squads are there to handle the main thrust of my opponent. But my 5 man squad isnt really up to it, not yet. so yeah i was thinking of a meltagun, but what can i plop onto the sergeant? I also have a rhino, and i plan on putting a 10 man assault squad in there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/#findComment-2555196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Legion Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 2 obvious things you can do with a 5xRAS. either use them with a MG and pop tanks. Or what I'd do is stick a flamer and a PW for 125 points, and just have them support your main assualt line by killing troops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/#findComment-2555212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Meltagun and a thunder hammer. Put them in a 20 pt razorback with heavy bolters and use them as a support unit to go and back up your bigger units which might need assistance Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/#findComment-2555253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpuppet Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Meltagun and a thunder hammer. Put them in a 20 pt razorback with heavy bolters and use them as a support unit to go and back up your bigger units which might need assistance This is probably what i would do, since it sounds like your going for a rhino assault type list. Using a cheap razorback can still dish out some hurt and draw some fire from your rhinos while they advance. I disagree with the meltagun and thunderhammer though, one meltagun is not reliable i would give em a flamer as those are always reliable, presuming of course you have anti-tank covered. Mudpuppet Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/#findComment-2555285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashkore Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Ok well, for now im gonna give anti-tank role to my assault troops. Once i get a few attack bikes in my army, then my assault troops can be reconfigured into something else. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/214610-5-man-assault-squads/#findComment-2555313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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