L30n1d4s Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I love the Militarum Tempestus models and fluff (i.e. elite troops, but still just normal humans instead of "superhuman" Astartes), but I think they are a bit limited competitively in their current stand-alone codex. I am considering the idea of using Skitarii rules (plus some allies) to make a "Counts As" Scions army. Here are my thoughts so far: -Vanguard -- "Counts As" MT Scion squads. With 4+ save (i.e Carapace armor), multiple Special Weapons, and 3-shot Rad Carbines (i.e. kind of like a better version of the old Kasrkyn Hellguns), I think they would make really solid Scion squads. As for the Radiation Cloud, this could be "counts as" by modeling special Rad Grenades on the Scions to simulate them lowering the toughness of enemy troops that they assault. Finally, Doctrina Imperatives could represent special MT "doctrines" that are deployed during a battle. -Rangers -- "Counts as" MT Sniper squads. Basically, all the same characteristics that make Vanguard a good "counts as" also apply to Rangers, just a more long-range, fire support variant. -Sicarian Infiltrators -- "Counts as" MT close assault troops, armed with special "submachine guns" (i.e. Flechette Blasters), "Assault Gauntlets" (i.e. Taser Goads), and Carapace Armor Exoskeletons (i.e. Skitarii Battle Armor; grants 2W, +1S, and FNP). Their Neurostatic Aura could be represented by special Grenade Launcher Packs that launch Disruption Grenades and their Dunestrider rule could be represented by the enhanced mobility provided by the Carapace Armor Exoskeletons. -Ballistarii -- "Counts as" MT Assault Sentinel, armed with either Autocannon or Lascannon. Precision Shots and BS4 could be represented by advanced sensors and a MT pilot, while the Crusader and Dunestrider rules could be modeled with advanced walker legs/motor systems. Basically, this would be the MT's advanced version of a normal AM Sentinel. -Stormraven (from allied Stormwing formation) -- Modeled as a "Counts as" Militarum Tempestus "Vampire" Heavy Assault Gunship that could transport selected MT squads to their Objectives. Gameplay-wise, this would give me one of the things the Skitarii codex lacks, namely transports for their infantry and close air support. -Stormtalon (from allied Stormwing formation) -- Modeled as a "Counts as" Militarum Tempestus "Viper" Light Support Gunship. Gameplay-wise, this would round out the allied Stormwing formation and would also provide my Skitarii/count as Militarum Tempestus army a good chance at air superiority, which is something they need, given their general fragility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 At first I was skeptical but you sold me with your explanation. For Exo suits check out anvil industry's afterlife models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 That is a great idea there...would like to see it come to life, did you have a colour scheme picked or are you using existing(already painted) models? cheers Mithril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Sounds awesome, would love to see some models. Allied Stormwing is a stroke of genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L30n1d4s Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Looks like we can now also use the Emperor's Spear formation (i.e. 3 Vendetta/Valkyrie squadrons, with special rules for Reserves and using the Grav Chute Insertion method) as allied formation to carry the Skitarii/"counts as" Militarum Tempestus forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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