TrashyObergine Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hello fellow Magi, this is my first elite Dark Mechanicum list and I would love for some suggested imporovements. Thanks. +++ Exactoris Task Force (1000pts) +++ ++ Mechanicum: Taghmata Army List (Age of Darkness) (1000pts) ++ + HQ (210pts) + Magos Prime (210pts) [Cortex Controller (15pts), Djinn-skein (25pts), Macrotek (20pts), Rad/irad Cleanser (20pts)] ····Archmagos Prime (35pts) [Archmagos] + Troops (470pts) + Castellax Class Battle-Automata Maniple (155pts) [Castellax class Battle-automata (105pts), Enhanced Targeting Array (15pts), Paragon of Metal (35pts)] Thallax Cohort (150pts) [Destructor (15pts), 3x Thallax (120pts)] Thallax Cohort (165pts) [Destructor (15pts), Multi-melta (15pts), 3x Thallax (120pts)] + Fast Attack (75pts) + Vorax Class Battle-automata Maniple (75pts) [irad-cleanser (10pts), Vorax (65pts)] + Heavy Support (245pts) + Myrmidon Destructors (245pts) [Conversion Beamer (35pts), Irradiation Engine (40pts), 2x Myrmidon Destructor (80pts)] ····Myrmidon Lord (90pts) [Conversion Beamer (35pts)] Created with BattleScribe The imperium will know my name - Archmagos Matric Exactoris Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caillum Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Can you edit out the individual points values, in line with the forum rules please? As for the list, Macrotek is completely wasted. You have no Fortifications and aren't taking Tech-Priests as your Troops, so I'd take something else, like Myrmidax. I'd then swap his Djinn-skein for another ranged weapon, so he can join the Myrmidon Destructors and shoot 2 weapons a turn, with Preferred Enemy. A pair of photon thrusters is a great option when you can re-roll Get's Hot. The Thallax are great, especially with Destructor. Maybe take photon thrusters instead of multi-meltas, as they'll have a better chance of getting through armour, meshing nicely with the Tank Hunters. 1 Vorax won't do much. It's 90 points (it and the Cortex Controller) that could be spent better elsewhere. PoM Castellax is pretty good, but the real deal would be taking an Arlatax. No model for it yet, but it is hands-down the best option out there. Jump Pack Monstrous Creature, Feel No Pain (6+), Atomantic Shielding, with a plasma blaster and 2 3-shot S6 AP4 guns. It also has 4 S9 AP2 Shred attacks on the charge. Add in the PoM's Rampage & It Will Not Die and it will be your best friend. Finally, the Myrmidon Destructors have 2 conversion beamers (that operate best at long range) and 1 irradiation engine (that operates best at short range). I would try to focus their role a bit better. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4351536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogglesDown Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I agree with Caillum in that the points spent on the vorax and cortex controller could be better spent elsewhere. A PoM castellax is nice but you might want to consider a PoM Thanatar instead, at 1000 pts he will be brutal and good in any list you make as your taghmata grows. You could then swap your destructors for secutors and give your magos a bodyguard. Something like this: ++ Mechanicum: Taghmata Army List (Age of Darkness) (1000pts) ++ + HQ (170pts) + Magos Prime (170pts) [Augury Scanner, Melta Bombs, Myrmidax, 2x Phased Plasma-fusil] + Troops (320pts) + Thallax Cohort (160pts) [Destructor, Phase Plasma-fusil, 3x Thallax] Thallax Cohort (160pts) [Destructor, Phase Plasma-fusil, 3x Thallax] + Elites (210pts) + Myrmidon Secutors (210pts) ····Myrmidon Lord [2x Graviton Gun] ····Myrmidon Secutor [2x Graviton Gun] ····Myrmidon Secutor [2x Graviton Gun] + Heavy Support (300pts) + Thanatar Class Siege-automata Maniple (300pts) [Enhanced Targeting Array, Paragon of Metal, Thanatar Class Siege-automata] Created with BattleScribe (http://www.battlescribe.net) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4351568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashyObergine Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Thank you for you feedback. As this list is mostly to be played in tandem with a friends Iron warriors this list was more to give heavy support to the Iron warriors. So in this vein of thinking I have updated my list and made the new one more in depth. List: +++ KriosV21K (1100pts) +++ ++ Mechanicum: Taghmata Army List (Age of Darkness) (1100pts) ++ + HQ (175pts) + Archmagos Matric Exactoris - Magos Prime (175pts) [Macrotek, Mastercraft a single weapon, Phased Plasma-fusil] ····Archmagos Prime [Archmagos] + Troops (530pts) + Castellax Class Battle-Automata Maniple (175pts) [Enhanced Targeting Array, Frag Grenades, Paragon of Metal] ····Castellax class Battle-automata [Flamer, Two Power Blades] Tech-Priest Auxillia (65pts) [4x Servo-automata] ····Adept [Reductor] Thallax Cohort (145pts) [Phase Plasma-fusil, 3x Thallax] Thallax Cohort (145pts) [Phase Plasma-fusil, 3x Thallax] + Heavy Support (395pts) + Krios Battle Tank Squadron (155pts) ····Krios Venator Tank Destroyer [Extra Armour] Myrmidon Destructors (240pts) [2x Conversion Beamer, 2x Myrmidon Destructor] ····Myrmidon Lord [Conversion Beamer] Created with BattleScribe Strat: The Archmagos goes with the destructors and protects them as they reign fire upon the enemy. The Adept follows the Krios Venator buffing it. The Castalax and the Thallax go and kill stuff coming towards the rest of the army. What do you think? I am quite new to Heresy so I'm sorry if there are any silly things in the list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4351676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogglesDown Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What is the Iron Warriors player bringing and do you have a general idea of what you will be playing against? Just a thought with what I know. Iron warriors have a right of war that lets them drop accurate ordinance around friendly models. You and your friend could look into using that right of war, them taking some medusas or rapier batteries and you loading up on thallax shock troops to deep strike into the enemy lines to tank hunt and help drop pie plates onto enemy troops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4352126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashyObergine Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 That's exactly what we were thinking. I could replace the Destructors with a Thanatar for even more aoe killage but I'm not sure if I really need it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4352132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bad Squig Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The Iron Warriors (which I'm sure he will end up fighting as well) are: -Erasmus Golg -5 Cataphractii -10 Veterans -20 Breachers -Spartan -Typhon -Melta Cannon Predator And his regular other opponent (your truly) will be bringing Iron Hands in the flavour of (depending on what I bring): -Ferrus Manus -Gorgons -Veteran Tacticals -A smattering of tanks (laser destroyers/predators) -MANY dreadnoughts @TrashyObergine - I think your list even as a standalone should be good to deal with either of us, although I might look into bringing some graviton to deal with any heavier armour (e.g. a flare shielded spartan... ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4352137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashyObergine Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 What would you suggest? *Edit* I could put melta bombs on the Thallax Cohort Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4352144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogglesDown Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Are you guys specifically playing without flyers? A primaris lightning or avenger strike fighter with kraken missiles could help answer that heavy armour (and be fairly safe in return). You could also consider running a arch/magos reductor and use him to give the krios venator sunder and +1 on the vehicle damage chart with Master of Destruction. Throw on a mechanator array and you can also repair and defend it. If you take an archmagos you can give him a djinn-skein to boost the krios to bs5. So 4 bs5 str 9 ap2 ordinance, pinning, sunder, and +1 on vehicle damage chart shots. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4352237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashyObergine Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Sound like a great idea. Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320851-exactoris-task-force-1000pts-dark-mechanicum/#findComment-4352250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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