Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 So having recently settled into my new home with te iron tenth ( should have models in a month or so) I've been wondering what HQs do you guys run or feel would fit well with a heavily mechanized force my 2000 point list has a sicaran and 6 predators plus 3 rapier laser destroyers to complement the 2 full tactical squads I am taking any thoughts? My brain immediately jumped to casterman orth for obvious reasons but I want the opinion of others who have maybe gotten a few games under their belt. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOfMetal Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I use a forge lord in terminator armour; but then again I run a foot slogging army with Castellax. A forge lord with rad grenades in a terminator squad has done pretty well for me so far. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3797861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 What is the rest of your army like? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Best would be Forge Lord, Seige Breaker or Master of Signal, Imo. While the IH do have a rather vicious CC side to them, to me, these three just seem to fit the Xth aesthetic perfectly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I feel the same way but sadly they don't scream mechanized warfare so I may be changing my army list up Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Take a Preator on a Jetbike? though Orth seems the best since he's a tank commander... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostmourne Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Having just settled on Iron Hands myself, i am looking at a bunch of different HQ's for me too.Unfortunately, i am involved in a local tournament/ campaign, and i feel its fluffy to have a Praetor to lead them. BUT, in terms of your army, i would have Orth to be fair, he is a plain and simple badass. But a ForgeLord wouldnt be bad if you have a suitable squad to bung him with, what else in in your army? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOfMetal Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 My army is a terminator forge lord in a 5 man squad of cataphractii terminators. 2 tactical squads A contemptor mortis Allied legio cybernetica; magos dominus, thanatar and 2 solo castellax with darkfire cannons. About 1500pts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 The army is 2 20 man tacticals with apothecaries A laser rapier battery of 3 carriages 3 predators with the executioner plasma cannon 3 predators with standard gun Sicaran battle tank lascannon sponsons All tanks have dozer blades and the executioners have POTMS to always shoot the main gun Orth would roll in the sicaran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm avoiding the praetor until I have a better feel for the clan and what kind of leader he would be... I'm leaning towards not mechanicum trained and more of a warrior ( referencing betrayer here ultra marines are the perfect soldiers but every world eater is a warrior type idea ) leading y his charisma and example less by planing etc Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Something with Cataphractii TDA and a Cyber-Familar... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 Haha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I would do that but my army lacks a squad for him to join Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The army is 2 20 man tacticals with apothecaries A laser rapier battery of 3 carriages 3 predators with the executioner plasma cannon 3 predators with standard gun Sicaran battle tank lascannon sponsons All tanks have dozer blades and the executioners have POTMS to always shoot the main gun Orth would roll in the sicaran Love this kind of list. I ran something simliar before, except with medusas instead of the sicarans, and it was really fun to play. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm guessing you meant predators and I'm looking forward to it once I have the army built I was looking at less of a siege gun more direct fire armored warfare I plan to write up a list with artillery tanks in place of one predator squadron Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Orth's the easy go-to HQ choice, and probably the cheapest one you'll ever run unless you're taking a gear-less Centurion (WHY). Personally I'm highly attached to Autek Mor, but he's only "sensible" in 1750+ games, really. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Well that list is 2k but I feel there is nowhere for him to go because I went so tank heavy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 I could easily find a place for him in an infantry list or even one with fewer tanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think having so many tanks on the field (plus more than capable anti-tank) means your main problem will be a heavy drop pod or flyer list, the executioners can easily deal with any infantry from terminators downwards barring a primarch or Mechanicum, the regular preds can knock out light tanks and transports easy as pie and as long as they're in the right place your rapiers can take on heavy tanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yeah, main problem will be flyer heavy list ( I made a 2.5k RG list that had 2 fire raptors, 2 storm eagles and 1 Darkwing Storm Eagle...). Barring that, I think anti-tank terminators stuffed into a Spartan or two might also be a problem for the list since Spartans are a decently tough nut to crack. Doubt you'll see Caestus Assault Rams or Kharybdis Assault claws all that much, but if you do...by the Omnissiah you'll have a hard time if you don't shoot them down (magna-meltas and all that). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I am going to try and have one of every Consul type (probably with the Librarian and Chaplain represented by other Legions), and two praetors, one will have the Iron Farther upgrade, the other will be the Iron Captain. But this is for fluff reasons so probably not helpful. I think Orth would be your best bet with the force you have. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yeah that is what I'm thinking too and my meta is not flyer heavy I think I'm actually to blame for that with the maelstrom missions I have driven Baal predators onto sky fire nexus every game I've fought flyers so not many people brig them now Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3798734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Another question is there any source someone could point me towards for executioner plasma cannons for the Mars pattern predator? PM me if you know something so we don't get in trouble from the mods. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296176-iron-hands-hq-what-do-you-use/#findComment-3799476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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