ForlorneRaven Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Just a curiosity really but it plausible that certain Legions squads would employ similar small-squad based tactics employed by modern militaries in particular special forces ? Or would the need to seek cover, advance under support, clearence tactics etc be negated by their equipment (power armour etc) and training (transhuman) ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282340-legion-squad-tactics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine7312000 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Most of the fiction still has them using some modern tactics. However, it seems to be entirely dependent on the author. I've read stuff that has Marines in power armor charging through a hail of fire and at the same time read other stories that had a Marine taking shelter from a barrage of lasgun fire. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282340-legion-squad-tactics/#findComment-3504255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 According to must books and fluff Ive read marines either charge in massive shock waves or operate in squad size operations. Most resently Ive been reading Fallen Angels and theres a squad of veterans, along with a techmarine and a chaplain sneaking into a renegade Mechanicus manufactorum. And marines do indeed seek cover, advance under support and such. Power armour is powerfull, but not indestructible. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282340-legion-squad-tactics/#findComment-3504258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Aye think of them as the SF teams nowadays - they 'might' have the best kit around but it won't stop a 0.50cal taking your arm/leg/head off - the same way PA will stop lasguns and 'solid' rounds all day, a lascannon or autocannon will tear limbs off - will they take cover, well would you? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282340-legion-squad-tactics/#findComment-3504443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The most Special Ops I think you're going to find in the Legions is either Recon or Seeker Marines. They're the ones who infiltrate enemy lines and often attempt to directly sever the command of the enemy's force. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282340-legion-squad-tactics/#findComment-3504515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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