Nova_chron Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 So I had a beautiful idea last night after quite a few drinks... (okay maybe not beautiful) I was wondering how people felt about using stern guard in a land raider crusader with Tycho as a scary fire base... Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Scrymgeour Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Did this very thing last night. worked ok, but not as well as I thought it would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 What was the load out on your sternguard and what else did you have? I am planning to support the raider with 2 vindicators and assault marines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I made a DIY Tycho a while back b ut actually never got around to using the model :( If/when you guys gave him a try can you tell us if hes any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 I will be sure to post the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I field Tycho with Sternguard veterans (1 PF/Boltgun/Meltabomb, 2 Plasmaguns, 2 Combi Plasmas, 2 Boltguns) in a Drop Pod. I think this kind of unit is much scarier in a Drop Pod.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templar1 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'll be honest, I was never that impressed with Tycho in either his rules or his model. But his fluff wasn't too shabby. I'll say that given his combi-bolter, for a Tycho army go nuts with Sternguard. I use them with my Fists and I swear by my sternguard, so...same must apply for BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I dont think Tycho's rules are bad. He ignores armor at initiative which is quite rare, specially for loyalist marine armies... Sure he doesent get an extra attack from a pistol or whatnot but who cares? You got flipping Tycho on the field! Time to open up a can of whoop ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronhour Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 sternguard pod is nice wih tycho, put a priest in with him for fnp or drop 2-3 pods turn one. 2 sternguard with tycho in one, corbs i n with the second sternguard squad(position corbs to fnp tychos squad as well) and death company in the third with bolters (and PW of choice is pretty nice.thats 30 fnp troops in their backfield, a nice hammer to an anvil of your choosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakbal Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I dont think Tycho's rules are bad. He ignores armor at initiative which is quite rare, specially for loyalist marine armies... Sure he doesent get an extra attack from a pistol or whatnot but who cares? You got flipping Tycho on the field! Time to open up a can of whoop ass Does your opponent get an invulnerable save in response to Tycho's initiative close combat attacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I dont think Tycho's rules are bad. He ignores armor at initiative which is quite rare, specially for loyalist marine armies... Sure he doesent get an extra attack from a pistol or whatnot but who cares? You got flipping Tycho on the field! Time to open up a can of whoop ass Does your opponent get an invulnerable save in response to Tycho's initiative close combat attacks? He retains his invulnerable saves, but does not 'get' an invulnerable save in response.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Commander Scrymgeour Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 To be honest I only had him with 10 sternguard with combi flamers (fighting Orks) but was slightly underwhelmed even with Hatred etc. It was a mega battle so I also ran Lemartes. That guy kicks some serious ass, 9 strength 7 AP4 attacks on the charge! rerolling to hit and to wound! That was an awful lot of dead orkses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Tycho's attacks ignore armor, not invul saves; so yes those would still be allowed :) he still has an iron halo if im not mistaken so he would still retain his own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 So my results today. Tycho and friends killed an exocrine a carnifex and a mawloc an locked up a hive tyrant and tyrant guard for 3 turns, their ride shot a flyrant out I the sky and abused some gaunts... I was very pleased I won the game 12vp to 4vp in maelstrom of war missions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 So my results today. Tycho and friends killed an exocrine a carnifex and a mawloc an locked up a hive tyrant and tyrant guard for 3 turns, their ride shot a flyrant out I the sky and abused some gaunts... I was very pleased I won the game 12vp to 4vp in maelstrom of war missions You did the sons of Sanguinius proud mate! and your now, but wait until thos gaunts file in a restraining order and then see if your still happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appiah4 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 So my results today. Tycho and friends killed an exocrine a carnifex and a mawloc an locked up a hive tyrant and tyrant guard for 3 turns, their ride shot a flyrant out I the sky and abused some gaunts... I was very pleased I won the game 12vp to 4vp in maelstrom of war missions Now if only you would be so kind as to tell us who his 'friends' were and what they were armed with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Tycho always rolls 11 deep with his bros from the sternguard and a sanguinary priest 5combi flamers and 4 combi meltas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I'm working on my own custom Tycho, and I'm curious to read more. What was the rest of the list like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomanyprojects Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I run a Tycho with a DIY model and I'll be honest I'm not too sure. It's probably got more to do with my play style than the rules for the man himself but his damage output never seems to live up to the points he costs. I think I shall swap him out for Seth, who suits my 'hit like a freight train' strategy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 PMed you there Electric. I have been looking at building a Tycho who I feel is more in line with the knights of blood how I see them... Less pretty boy and more of a taciturn veteran, probably use the beardy face of the sternguard kit. He is definitely not good in a hyper aggressive list but his block of veterans and lead 10 army wide was a lot for my opponent to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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