Thaelion Hexis Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 From the previous codex my HQ has pretty much always been my Grand Master/Brother Captain with a Psycannon and a sword. With the new codex, and especially as the type of force weapon has an impact, how are we gearing our venerable heroes? Are we still doing Psycannons? Or saving points and just applying Psybolt ammo? Worth using a Psilencer or Incinerator? Full on speedy attack with halberds, or all-rounder with the sword? Hack and slash with Falchions? How are we going to battle now? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Kezef Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I still go oldschool with sword and cannon. The sword stacks nicely with the Iron Halo giving a sexy 3++ in cc, with the balistic skill it's almost a crime not to give these guys a psycannon. I don't recomend orbital relay as you want your GM/BC on the move, pushing the enemy's line with a terminator or paladin bodyguard. Blind and rad grenades seem to be the best choices as far as grenades go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/#findComment-2742262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelofSorrow Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I enjoy my grandmaster with a warding stave and Psycannon. Great protection great shooting power. Add in some grenades and you are set. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/#findComment-2742263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelis Mortis Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 If you run a chance of facing Psykers or Daemons, Empyrean brain minds are awesome. The pyskout nades will reduce them to I1, then they have to make an Initiative test or stand there while you demonstrate your new ginzoo techniques. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/#findComment-2742336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Most folks are going with the stock Nemesis Force Swords for the 3++ Save in close combat. For his ranged weapon, I would either stick with the stock Storm Bolter, or upgrade to an Incinerator for a very reasonable 5 points. Despite his BS of 6, I definitely wouldn't bother with the Psycannon. At 45 points, you could get 4 Psycannon for your Strike or Purifier Squads. Just think about the opportunity costs here; you are trading a potential 16 shots (or 8 shots if all are moving), that hit 2/3 of the time, for just 4 shots that hit almost every time. The Psilencer is right out; it's a poor weapon on a regular guy and costs way too much on a GM. For wargear, I would go with the cheap Rad and Blind grenades that give a significant advantage in close combat. Also, Servo Skulls are a must if you plan on Deep Striking much of your force, or want to delay enemy Scouting forces, like the nasty Flamestorm Baal Predator. Regards, Valerian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/#findComment-2742374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
templargdt Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Force Sword, Incinerator, Rad Grenades. For games below 2K though, I'm taking a cheap Inquisitor as my HQ because I think a single LR to transport him is too expense/melta magnet and a SR is too expensive for AV12. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/#findComment-2742496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Dylan Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 GM w/ blind and rad grenades, armed with a sword. Great support character, I usually have him ride in a stormraven with purifiers or paladins. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228739-grand-masterbrother-captain-gear/#findComment-2742507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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