zedmeister Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 ...that's the big question. I'm specifically talking about these, not the more common plastic Phobos pattern. I'm nearing 2,000 points for my Alpha Legion and am considering what to plan for, for my next purchases to take me to 3,000 points and beyond (got a few ebay auctions on the boil which will immediately get converted in FW resin!). One thing that has long tempted me is a squadron of 3 Proteus Land Raiders: they remind me of when I used to run Land Raider companies in Epic. To me, they come across as a budget heavy tank at 200 points apiece. So, for 600 points I get 12 Hullpoints, AV 14 all round and 6 Twin Linked Lascannons. Sounds like a Superheavy, aye, but I already have a Typhon in my list and will probably end up with a 2nd Typhon or a Falchion at some point with a view to running these along side the Lord of War. But, I am still tempted by this wall of armour. Am I a bit insane to be considering this? What glaring flaws can you see in my silly plan? How have you found fighting with or against Proteus Land Raiders? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316210-proteus-squadron-am-i-bonkers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCrow Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's not a bad idea, but don't buy them for the firepower. It's only 6 twin linked Lascannons, which is relatively weak considering the points cost (compare that to the Typhoon you're used to ;) ). Buy them as a way to ferry close range Troops into battle, and maximize their transport capacity (10 PA Marines, 5 Terminators). And with that you'll start to make your points back ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316210-proteus-squadron-am-i-bonkers/#findComment-4228767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Teeth Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I have a 2000pt list which I'm hoping to have ready in a years time which features 3 Land Raider Proteus'. One is on it's own and will transport my Delegatus; It has the Explorator Array to help me Reserve rolls. The other two are transports for Tactical Squads which is accessed by the Delegatus selecting the Head of the Gorgon Rite of War). Equally I could take them as a single HS choice. Most of the rest of the army is tanks, so the re-rolling Reserves is great as mine can all Outflank. I have no idea if it is good or not, but it'll look fantastic - 3 Predators, 3 Land Raiders and a Stormblade at 2000pts. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316210-proteus-squadron-am-i-bonkers/#findComment-4228811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Two spartans should be cheaper in points as well as money and have more transport capacity (30/15 vs 50/24). Those vehicles also put 8 instead of 6 TL lascannon shots down range. You would go down to 10 HP though, and you would only have two vehicles to build and paint. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316210-proteus-squadron-am-i-bonkers/#findComment-4228816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Yes words more words Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316210-proteus-squadron-am-i-bonkers/#findComment-4228818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
01RTB01 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Also I'm intrigued if gw do plastic 30k land raiders/ proetii and rhinos. For that reason, I'm hanging on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316210-proteus-squadron-am-i-bonkers/#findComment-4228832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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