Enigami Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hey guys, I've been wanting to try something different recently and have decided I want to give an orbital assault list a try. I don't have much faith in the list being very competitive, but would think a heresy pod list might be pretty nifty looking. +++ Sons of Horus (Orbital Assault) (2000pts) +++ + HQ (140pts) + Maloghurst the Twisted (140pts) ····Master of the Legion [Orbital Assault] + Troops (1055pts) + Legion Tactical Support Squad (210pts) [Legion Drop Pod, Legion Sergeant, 4x Legion Space Marines, Plasma Guns] Legion Veteran Tactical Squad (275pts) [Legion Drop Pod, 9x Legion Veteran Space Marines, Melta Bombs, 3x Power Weapons, Legion Veteran Sargent] Legion Veteran Tactical Squad (275pts) [Legion Drop Pod, 9x Legion Veteran Space Marines, 2x Melta Gun, Legion Veteran Sargent, Combi-Melta] Reaver Attack Squad (295pts) [Jump Packs, 2x Power Weapon, 10x Reavers] + Elites (595pts) + Legion Contemptor Dreadnought (270pts) [ 2x Dreadnought Close Combat Weapon, 2x Graviton Gun, Legion Dreadnought Drop Pod] Legion Terminator Squad (325pts) [Anvillus Pattern Dreadclaw Drop Pod, Chainfist, Legion Terminator Sergeant, 4x Legion Terminators, 2x Pair of Lightning Claws, 2x Power Fist] + Heavy Support (210pts) + Legion Fire Raptor Gunship (210pts) [Reaper Autocannon battery] I just don't feel like the list has enough 'umph' to be more than just a neat idea. I'm pretty set on an orbital assault list of some kind, but other than that I'm open to any ideas. Let me know what you think. Thanks guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316581-sons-of-horus-orbital-assault-2k/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I like the list! The only thing I see being a problem would be lack of tank hunters. I see your Contemptor with the Graviton Guns but against AV14 will it be enough? Same question with the Fire Raptor Gunship. I hear it's all Spartans and Land Raiders out there. Also, why no Heavy Weapon on the Terminators? That's just curiosity, not a critique or comment. Keep up the good work ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316581-sons-of-horus-orbital-assault-2k/#findComment-4238965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigami Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yeah, the anti-tank is something that worries me, but I do have a little more than you noticed. One vet squad has melta bombs and the other is kitted out with melta. I'm not too fond of the melta vet squad because of the existence of armored ceramite. I'm just not sure where to go with anti tank in a pod list. The fire raptor is something I'm a little unsure of as well. While it handles troops and light armor well it doesn't help with heavier armor, but I'm really not sure what else I would take. Plus, the raptor is my only answer to flyers. I was thinking about a leviathan but that's a huge points sink. I didn't put any heavy weapons on the termies because I wanted to save points there to kit them out with melee weapons. I may end up taking combi weapons or go for more chain fists to help with anti armor. Thanks for the reply! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316581-sons-of-horus-orbital-assault-2k/#findComment-4239317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 In Orbital Assault and Angels Wrath lists, you'll find the majority of your Anti-Tank coming from the Fast Attack Slot. Consider the Primaris-Lightning with Kraken Penetrators. All-round solid bunker buster. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316581-sons-of-horus-orbital-assault-2k/#findComment-4239326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigami Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Oh, I hadn't thought of that! The Lightning does seem like it would be useful in that capacity. Thanks for the idea! I'll have to think about reworking the list. I feel like 2000 points is almost to low of a level for this kind of list to operate effectively. This is such new territory for me considering I've been playing a gun lineish Death Guard army for 2 years. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316581-sons-of-horus-orbital-assault-2k/#findComment-4239383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Take your time bro, we're here to answer any questions you might have ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316581-sons-of-horus-orbital-assault-2k/#findComment-4239399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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