Smallboy Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Hi guys, Slowly working through my Flesh Tearers, I've got a ten man tactical squad who's role it is to capture and hold objectives. I'm torn between a Drop Pod or a Rhino. Any preferences or idea's on this more than welcome Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Without knowing your list, I'd say Rhino in general is better. With dropppd you have to deploy them on turn one and likely near the desired objective, so they risk being shot ASAP. With Rhino you have a mobile bunker for meltagunner, and a fast delivery system. The other way is to turn Rhino into Razorback and have half of the squad sit at home and provide covering fire with missile launcher. I prefer Razorback myself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2747730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son Of Moriar Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Have to agree with the Razorback theory; if you've got the points give it T/L Assault cannons and if the objectives in the open park said Razorback on top of it therefore providing cover for the troops. Also the weapon is a good way of making the opponent think twice about advancing on it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2747767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d@n Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 for blood angels i would go with rhino's as you get fast rhino's, giving you an advantage over other armys, were as you dont get fast drop pods. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2747828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Drop Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 How about if I was to drop pod vanguard, would that not be better than a rhino? (sorry, just a wee thread hijack) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2747922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 How about if I was to drop pod vanguard, would that not be better than a rhino? (sorry, just a wee thread hijack)  ^ If I remember correctly, they need jump packs for HI right? So, now you have a more expensive unit getting shot up. Dropping Stern next to an objective with cover though... Different story.  To the OP As most have posted, take advantage of our fast vehicles, use em as cover for babysitting objectives  -CC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2747951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 VV in a pod are cheaper than VV with jpacks. VV in a pod can assault turn 2 but may be avoided. JPVV need to arrive turn two to compete but may be delayed. Â VV in a pod with a priest, maybe some storm shields and special pistols could work in the right list. But, sternguard are probably better in most hybrid lists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Drop Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah I was talking about SV not VV, pod or rhino? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thats a hard call. SG can be nasty in a pod, dropping close and blasting away with the poisoned shots. Â A rhino works well, but it really depends on the list. Generically, the drop pod is probably better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 If you have 2 pods in your list, the pod is definitely better. Otherwise, it kinda depends, like everything else, on the rest of your list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Cartel Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 If you have 2 pods in your list, the pod is definitely better. Otherwise, it kinda depends, like everything else, on the rest of your list.  ^ This. Ideally, you want ALL of your Stern shooting for as many turns as possible. Leaving em in the rhino, while acting as nice cover, severely decreases their effectiveness. Pod em in close  -CC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Drop Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah I think I'll go with the pod, my objective type units will be RAS in RB's and some sniper scouts while I'll be using DC in a SR or terminators and both in bigger lists with dual SR's or possibly one SR and one LRC. I'm also gonna be working on a list which is mainly land raiders with some heavy support and baal's for out flanking. I think stenguard in a pod and a fragnaught in a second one will work nicely with the lists I'm working on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Drop Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah I think I'll go with the pod, my objective type units will be RAS in RB's and some sniper scouts while I'll be using DC in a SR or terminators and both in bigger lists with dual SR's or possibly one SR and one LRC. I'm also gonna be working on a list which is mainly land raiders with some heavy support and baal's for out flanking. I think stenguard in a pod and a fragnaught in a second one will work nicely with the lists I'm working on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/229100-rhino-or-drop-pod/#findComment-2748265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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