BloodTzar Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Almost year ago, i was given an AoBR as a gift, which made me start 40k. I only assembled it and never did anything more than played few games. Now when i have over 5000 points worth of BA army, I wonder what to do with it? I can use terminators, as i did put CML on them; however does anyone use Tac.Terms anymore? Even with priest? Tac.Sq well they are useless, but perhaps for apocalypse. Dread can be converted into, HF-Frag furiouso so that’s very easy. My biggest concern is a captain, what to do with him? Any idea or perhaps some real conversions to show etc.? Thanks ~BT Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Both Tac terms and Tactical squads have roles in viable lists. Tactical squads are hardly useless- as countless threads here have discussed. Cappin' is a bit of a tough one though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaika87 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Almost year ago, i was given an AoBR as a gift, which made me start 40k. I only assembled it and never did anything more than played few games. Now when i have over 5000 points worth of BA army, I wonder what to do with it? I can use terminators, as i did put CML on them; however does anyone use Tac.Terms anymore? Even with priest? Tac.Sq well they are useless, but perhaps for apocalypse. Dread can be converted into, HF-Frag furiouso so that’s very easy. My biggest concern is a captain, what to do with him? Any idea or perhaps some real conversions to show etc.? Thanks ~BT The best thing to do with the terminators is buy army bits off of ebay or somewhere else on the internet and make them assault terminators. Tactical terminators aren't the best use of either 200+ points or a precious Elite slot. The Captain you could use as a stand-in Librarian with no jump pack. I won't comment on the tactical squads because there are varying opinions about them. However, don't discount the possibility of using them as Sternguard. Sternguard are undervalued in BA armies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saiisil Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 My suggestion with the captain is simple use him as a captain for one of the companies, like maybe the 6th or 7th company since those two make the most sense. Tactical squads in my opinion are undervalued, with the right tactics applied to a battle, Tactical, Devastator, Tactical Terminators, and Sternguard squads are beyond value, namely in take and hold missions or defense missions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 my 2c? Use them as is, and learn something more than omgdoaftw! Tactical squads are, despite various other suggestions, a damn good choice if you can get you head out of the charge at all costs mindset, tac terms are are, in some situations, better than assault terms, and the capt- well, untill you can answer the question yourself, just take him for giggles. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armor Athlete Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The Captain you could use as a stand-in Librarian with no jump pack. However, don't discount the possibility of using them as Sternguard. Sternguard are undervalued in BA armies. I made my Capt into a Meph count as. I had to make some modifications but its all good. Tac as Stern is a good idea or just roll them in a Rhino and have them capture something. I took the Sgt apart and made him a capt/champion w/ JP. Use some pliers, razor knife, glue and green stuff and make what you want/need. Good Luck Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Predacon Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I made the termies into TH/SS termies and the captain as a Sternguard sarge. The bolter marines are undergoing a transfromation into bolter-wielding DC. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife&fork Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The best thing to do with the terminators is buy army bits off of ebay or somewhere else on the internet and make them assault terminators. Tactical terminators aren't the best use of either 200+ points or a precious Elite slot. I honestly think tactical terminators are better for BA than assault terminators. Assault terminators need that expensive transport while the tacticals do well on foot. Tacticals won't crowd the drop zone either in a reserve list as they operate just as well from 24" away. Another option is to convert them into TDA characters like chaplains, priests or librarians. With 5k points you should have built quite a bitz-box. It's quite easy to swap arms and head on the captain. I made a Blood Drinkers unit (since they use codex markings) from the taq squad. Other uses would be extra bodies for devastator squads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armor Athlete Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The Captain you could use as a stand-in Librarian with no jump pack. However, don't discount the possibility of using them as Sternguard. Sternguard are undervalued in BA armies. I made my Capt into a Meph count as. I had to make some modifications but its all good. Tac as Stern is a good idea or just roll them in a Rhino and have them capture something. I took the Sgt apart and made him a capt/champion w/ JP. Use some pliers, razor knife, glue and green stuff and make what you want/need. Good Luck Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/242469-aobr-set/#findComment-2931652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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