Herald of Magnus Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 So basically I have a shed load of the mk3 assault marines that I bought off a friend cheap. I'm not too sure what I want to do with them yet however. I know load out wise I want shields and maybe 3/4 power weapons per squad right? However my main issue is what legion can use them well? I only have an iron hand army so far, I was thinking of using them for smaller games as like a jump pack only army or something? Blood angels are the traditional for this yet I've never really looked into them not sure where to start? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Stick with the Death Guard (checking your avatar image) and use them with The Reaping for Scythe sergeant + Rad grenades? At least when you tell someone you're playing your DG - they won't think you'll be jumping across the board :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4681802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herald of Magnus Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ahaha that's a good idea! I have some apothecaries (can they get jump packs?) I could use in them. Only issues, due to their points and all that won't they suffer quite heavily trying to get across the board, I play in a 40k setting against ultramarines and Mechanicum type stuff. I like the idea of giving them shields, is it enough? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4681809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Paint them white and blue, give them chainaxes and point in the general direction of the enemy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4681813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herald of Magnus Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Oh that's a cool idea! I do like the idea of some world eaters, could make a cool little force for sure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4681898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 They lend themselves better to certain Legions obviously but in a pinch they are okay for any most any Legion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4682069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 They lend themselves better to certain Legions obviously but in a pinch they are okay for any most any Legion. Except Salamanders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4682641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leth Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I was thinking they would make a fun black shield allied detachment with S and T 5. Just have them charge across the table as back up for my main infiltrating squads. However I am not sure if that is the best way to go about it or not. Still very new to horus heresy(no games played yet) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4682986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 They lend themselves better to certain Legions obviously but in a pinch they are okay for any most any Legion. Except Salamanders. That's why I said most. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4683321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgoff Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I was thinking they would make a fun black shield allied detachment with S and T 5. Just have them charge across the table as back up for my main infiltrating squads. However I am not sure if that is the best way to go about it or not. Still very new to horus heresy(no games played yet)Put an Apothecary in them for more headaches on your opponent side. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4684582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drekkan Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Does an apothicary and shields for everyone performs well against mass infantry, or does the cost plus power weapons make it too expensive ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4684746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgoff Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Does an apothicary and shields for everyone performs well against mass infantry, or does the cost plus power weapons make it too expensive ?For what do you need shields versus mass infantry? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4684806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withershadow Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Jump pack apothecary costs as much as 5 more assault marines, not sure it's always the best call. May help against phosphex, but otherwise in melee you should overwhelm them without need for that extra save. Worth experimenting to be sure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/331890-assault-marines-and-what-to-do-with-them/#findComment-4685182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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