badgermeister Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I have plans to build up a word bearers force over the coming 6 months so i can get some decent gaming in when i next have some decent forecasted time off from work in November. I already own a sizeable ad mech force but fluff wise i love stories in the first Heretic and then all the stories surrounding the events on Calth. I'll be starting a list at 2000pts and then building incrementally to 3000pts for the larger games :) so far i have this list drafted Erebus Chaplain 10 x Gal Vorbak (2 x melta, dark marytr - Lightning claws, Melta bomb, Art, Armour) 2 x Apothecarys 20 x Tactical marines + Power fist 20 x Despoilers + Power fist, nuncio vox, Dark channeling 6 x tactical support (5 x volkite calivers + power fist) - unless the SGt can get a volkite now??? Spartan + ceramite armour + flare shield Sicaran + HB sponsons Its 2k on the nose and the idea is to run the despoilers/medic in the spartan with Erebus into combat where they can be joined by the Gal Vorbak by Deepstrike for one immense alpha strike. any advice? sound pretty solid? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphariusOmegon108 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I like it, but for my feelng not enough ant tank! (CC is okay, but not your ranged!!!) And probally a dumb question when you're trying to help someone! But where are the rules for the despoilers? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3684394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molokai Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Despoilers are tacticals armed with bolt pistol and chainsword. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3684401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 just to get my extra attacks in and with dark channeling they do have some nasty potential upgrades to swamp the enemy with. i was playing with the idea as to whether the sicaran/volkite support would be best spent in getting 3 x dakka predators? or make it 2 sicarans? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3684448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 kit's done some wonderful thread posts on the differences between the sicaran's and predator squads. I highly recommend doing a little post search for those (try starting with his own army list thread somewhere here). I personally went Sicaran's, if you're going to do heresy, why not make it with unique sexy tanks? Ok, so if it's very pre-heresy, they might be a little too new to have in droves or even in your army at all, but if you use them for slightly pre-heresy, heresy or post heresy era, they should be fine. If you prefer the dakka because of cost, looks, numbers or other reasons, then they're also a great choice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3685794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 im in a lucky position that financial cost isn't much of an issue and I'm looking to prep a list to take and play with at next years heresy weekender (in norway working for this years ) i want it to be competitive without being too WAAC in its list build. i don't care too much for terminators - hence their absence the same for contemptors. i have chosen a lot regarding my love of the miniatures and playing predominantly on a city board i have i feel i have the right balance - i think the list choice of volkite/sicaran is a better choice as I'm likely to sit my volkites in cover as a stubborn harassment team but i know its points that could be spent elsewhere. plasma pred would be a good one? i already have 20 x tacticals + WB pads to paint up so will wait out for more feedback and how the rules will change as a squadron benefitting from a psyker may certainly be more beneficial than running 2 separate units. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3685928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 So, the list is working its way through to near completion once my next order from FW comes in - before i start airbrushing the tac squads up - with the benefit of wisdom from the 7th edition gamers here - what is better? 1. Power weapon + melta bomb or 2. Power fist both cost the same but have either of these been nerfed in 7th? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3724551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphariusornot Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hey Badger, I'm currently working in Norway at the moment also, I've just started assembling 1.5k Alpha legion if you fancy a game once its done? :) as for the list I like it, should prove a challenge for most things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3725325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry Alpha - im out of here on wednesday and then working in the Congo for 'an undetermined period of time' :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3725387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 modification on list - C+C please Erebus Chaplain 10 x Gal Vorbak (2 x melta, dark marytr - Lightning claws, Art Armour) 2 x Apothecarys 20 x Tactical marines + Power fist 20 x Tactical marines + Power fist Spartan + ceramite armour + flare shield Achilles with Volkite Culverins Same tactics as before but i was concerned that i would have my sicaran popped pretty quickly so wanted a more robust mobile tank to go to war with. I may have to trim off 5 points but initial thoughts would be appreciated Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290956-2000pts-word-bearers-calth-based/#findComment-3725445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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