Armond Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 So I am looking to fill my fast attack slots and I have a pair of choices I was considering. I was looking at the javelin and the scimitar jetbikes. So I have a javelin put together mostly with the option of a lascannons version TBD(magnetizing). I also have 9 jetbikes, which their variable weapons options will be all available once I magnetize them as well. In regards to the two choices, what equipment layout and what method of deployment/tactic would you use to utilize them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheForgottenAngel Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well it depends on what the rest of your army has? Scimitars with melta can be devastating however their heavy bolter squad mates are useless if you're hunting heavy armor. I'm running mine with Vokikes for their synergy with the heavy bolters. Their role is to flank and destroy heavy support squads or harass. Melta bombs are really nice in scimitars as well. The Javelin is a very sweet vehicle and looks great. Having only one presents a juicy opportunity for a turn one first blood however. I don't use them but may buy 3 with the havoc launchers for my 40k ravenwing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3718002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I have 3 Fast Attack choices for my Alpha Legion that have done me well; A tricked up Storm Eagle 6 Scimitar Jetbikes with 2 Multi-Meltas and Meltabombs 2 Javelin Land Speeders; one with TLLC and the other with TL ML I'm tempted to swap out the ML Javelin for another Land Speeder due to the new rules for Vehicle Damage but the two combined have made their weight in gold outflanking and destroying armour. I find that I don't come across that many Spartans, which are the primary source for Armoured Ceramite. Otherwise, just charge and Meltabomb it :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3718018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 So I am thinking maybe a pair of Javelins, a unit of 6 and a unit of 3 jetbikes. Or maybe it will be a full unit of 9, but then they would have to target the same units when they shoot. Maybe I will have to eventually have two units of 6 and a pair of Javelins. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3718091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloroutofspace Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 With the changes to Jink, I wouldn't make a single big unit of jetbikes, but possibly two smaller ones, one acting as a screen for the other one? On the other hand they did get more staying power due to 2+ armor save. Upgrades depending on the role. For vehicle-hunters meltabombs are the way to go. No sarge and Multi-melta only if you've got points to spare. Sarge with Power Axe if you plan on assaulting infantry (which is not a bad idea as you can Jink and assault but the HBs useless as they are are even more useless after Jinking and the odd Volkite doesn't add much). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3720112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galron Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Really digging the Lightning. I have had great success with this fighter which I think is easily the best AA flyer and ground support in the game at this point. I field mine with a pair of the anti-tank missiles, and 2 twin linked autocannon, plus the two lascannon it comes with along with the servitor thing that gives it tank-hunter. Its nasty and looks pretty sweet. Yeah speeders are nice but I have been really unimpressed with them since 6th came out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3722638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Really digging the Lightning. I have had great success with this fighter which I think is easily the best AA flyer and ground support in the game at this point. I field mine with a pair of the anti-tank missiles, and 2 twin linked autocannon, plus the two lascannon it comes with along with the servitor thing that gives it tank-hunter. Its nasty and looks pretty sweet. Yeah speeders are nice but I have been really unimpressed with them since 6th came out. isn't that expensive point wise though? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3722954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloroutofspace Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Not really, Lightnings can easily kill more than their points' worth. Stock Lascannons plus Krakens or Sunfury or the mix of both. Field in pairs. Searching, seek and destroy... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3723037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I played with 3 Jetbikes in a 1250 point game (super low points I know) but man were they ever the thorn in my opponents side. I've had really good luck with plasma so far and slapped a plasma cannon on 1 of the 3. They are especially good at harassing terminators or small 2+ squads like command squads because the plasma cannon takes out a chunk of guys and the heavy bolters force saves. The squad also has melta bombs to fly up to the enemy's spartan and toss them up the tailpipe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3733900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 I like that idea! Thanks goodness for magnets! I will have to try that if I ever get them built! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3734435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I might have the chance to get a second hand lightning, and was wondering myself how useful it is. Its armor seems to be pathetic for how easy dreads can be tooled to put a flyer down, but in practice does that really happen often? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3757609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun03 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 How is the storm eagle on the table, i am currently looking a getting and maybe a fire raptor as well . My fast attack slot empty for now , i decide on building a alpha legion after proxying between legions i liked and finale chose alpha after many games of testing. So i think the both the eagle and fire raptor would fit any list well, plus once BA come in to the scene they will fit in with them. But i don't know how effect they are when fielded, all about the rule of cool however i would like to field units that are worth there points and $ as well. I going to play proxy game with raven in few weeks, as we both want to see how the each unit does. Any one offer up some insight on them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292403-fast-attack/#findComment-3769819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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