First 8E Games: 7/9 Raptors VS GK

[SyNidus]

 

 

This was the 4th game iirc using the inceptors and they did well again. Their fire power is withering with rerolls to hit. Being at the worst, 5+ to wound in most circumstances with so many shots means they can threaten a lot. Plus the sheer volume always makes me feel better should i face hordes. Im really excited for the rumored snub nose plasma cannon variant.

Hmm, i might have to try them out.

Perhaps if i use two squads...

And yeah i'm also looking forward to the Plasma wielding inceptors. Btw, as a side note, i got a chance to see photos of the plasma inceptors...i was excited by the guns, but i their helmets looked hideous.

Oooooo the pics making the rumor mill runs or did you get lucky?

Got lucky, someone showed me the pictures. Really got me excited but the helmets of those...they reminded me of the tau stealth suits.

 

Anyway, before getting dragged too far off, i wanted to ask. Do you reckon the inceptors are worth their points?

[Nusquam]

I think so. After the first game with them theyve been a staple ever since. They combo with Issodon so well. Between their jump and issodons high mobility with moving 8 and advancing while still being able to fire Malice is so strong. Plus theyre tough and can screen if needed. With Issodon they only need to roll an 8 to get in off of deepstrike.

[SyNidus]

Very interesting indeed...i take it you've got enough anti-tank?

 

You reckon you could have a look at my list and give me some feedback? I've been inspired to give the inceptors a shot. I've posted the list in the army list section.

[Nusquam]

Yeah, I always load the Talon with LCs and the Eagle as well. The Grav cannons do serious work, signum and cherub is awesome, as well since they have a lot of shots and most tough vehicles have at least a 3+ save. The twin assault cannon, inceptors, RAC, plasma, and vengeance launcher can whittle down a vehicle as well. Then fist/chainfirst Tartaros if I need it. A lot of bigger vehicles degrade in effectiveness as well. So a good solid alpha strike will cut down their effectiveness quickly.

[Race Bannon]

Would you suggest LCs on flyers as a reasonable rule of thumb? I mean, I guess it really depends on the other units in the army ...

[Nusquam]

I prefer LCs because if my list. But a TAC on a Raven is still good. I lean toward the TLC becuae hurricane bolters are so cheap and offer dakka. The Talon can go either way. The Hawk i def would give the las talon.

 

I really like LCs in this edition mechanically but I wouldnt call them mandatory.

[Race Bannon]

So yeah, for the Hawk, Las-Talon with a missile pod and TLAC seems like a decent all-rounder option to build.  Or tri-Las for big game hunting ...