Ahazra Redth and the IG Blob Squad

[L30n1d4s]

Of the allied SM special characters, I think Ahazra Redth is one of the best to combine with an IG blob squad, based on his affordable points cost (just slightly over the price of a bare bones Leman Russ) and the many special abilities he brings to his squad.

 

Imagine a 40 man blob squad (4 Power Axes, 4 Missile Launchers) behind an Icarus Lascannon ADL with Redth attached. Redth brings the following:

 

-Ld10 and ATSKNF

-Enhanced Deny the Witch, due to his PML (2)

-If Redth is your WL, he gives the unit Interceptor and Night Vision, very useful for those IG heavy weapons.

-The ability to take Prescience as one of his powers, meaning that he and his squad can re-roll all to hits (both shooting and close combat)

-The Mirage special Psychic power, giving himself and his squad in essence Shrouded and Defensive Grenades. Combine this with the Aegis Defense Line and the entire unit has a 2+ cover save without even going to ground.

 

On top of this, if challenged by a lower level character, Redth has a Force Sword, WS5, I5, a 3+/5++, 3W, and 3A base (2A +1 for BP/Force Sword combo).

 

Redth can also man the Icarus Lascannon with his BS4 (twin-linked via Prescience) to further support the unit.

[WarriorFish]

I'm not one for such gimmicks but assuming his powers go off it sounds pretty good. If the squad was challenged you'd probably send in a Sergeant rather than squander him most of the time though?