Kilofix Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 So, the other day I was considering the Marauder or Destroyer Bomber for my IG army to use against lighter but large mob armies. It drops alot of bombs (Str 6 AP 4 - Barrage 8) at one go but it is somewhat fragile armor-wise, expensive points-wise at over 400 points, and could potentially get taken out by Interceptor immediately. Then I looked at the other Imperial Navy aircraft that could also carry bombs - but they could all only drop one Str 6 AP 4 a turn. Then I found the Hell Talon, which at slightly over 100 points, with its special ability, can drop all 6 of its Str 6 AP 4 Apocalyptic Blast bombs at one go. Btw - bombs only deviate D6 from flight path. That is no slouch. It also takes up a Fast Attack slot not a Heavy. It is paper thin (worse than Rhino), it only has a TwinLas and an AC, and can still get taken out by Interceptor but as a single turn disposable carpet bomber, it may be worth considering. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevak Dal Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Wait, each bomb is an apocalyptic blast, or do they combine and make an apocalyptic blast? Because I'd like to :cuss on some troublesome eldar with my Red Corsairs and not my Tau or Grey Knights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Each is an apocalyptic barrage (1), and you can elect to drop as many as you like in a turn (max 8). However with this upgrade it's 200 points on the nose for the aircraft. It's worth noting that it's marked 40k use, not apocalypse. So yes you could happily drop 8 st6 ap4 apocalyptic barrage templates in a regular game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Each is an apocalyptic barrage (1), and you can elect to drop as many as you like in a turn (max 8). However with this upgrade it's 200 points on the nose for the aircraft. It's worth noting that it's marked 40k use, not apocalypse. So yes you could happily drop 8 st6 ap4 apocalyptic barrage templates in a regular game The Heavy Bombs are only an option for Apocalypse, and the asterisk leading to that special rule does not follow the 40k Approved Tactical Bombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yep, you're absolutely correct I missed the sentence that says "In Apocalypse Games you may take" Sorry Guys, no huge blasts in normal games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Ahh rats. Thanks for pointing that out though. Got all excited for nothing :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Couldn't help but get one for Apoc. Here's a pre-assembly pic in case anyone is wondering about its size. It turned out to be alot larger than I'd thought. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2753/13203755855_04623f518c_c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperorOfMankind Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Dammit Kilofix! Now I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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