Artillery

[TrueRevanchist]

Ok. I'm new to 30k, and just played my first game. I was under the impression that you could only take up to 1 artillery tank squadron, but my opponent told me that I should make a list with 3 basilisks and 3 medusas. I run Iron warriors, so it's certainly fluffy, but I don't want to make a list that is not valid. Please help me to figure this out. If Iron warriors can take more than 1 artillery tank squadron, that would be cool, but I doubt it's the case. Thanks!

[Marshal Rohr]

It is only 0-1 Artillery Tanks. It would need to be 3 Basilisks or 3 Medusas. 

[Caillum]

If you want more big guns, ally in Imperialis Militia & Cults with 3 Medusa Artillery Carriages. They can upgrade to breacher shells that are 48” S10 AP1 Heavy 1, Blast, Armourbane. Brutal! :) Having some human meatshields is also very appropriate for Iron Warriors.

[Gorgoff]

In addition to your Basilisk/Medusa Artillery Tanks you can choose Thudd Guns, Whirlwind Scorpius and Minotaurs (page 8 in the Legiones Astartes Age of Darkness Army List).

That's more then enough big bangbang for your army. ;)

[lokkorex]

Your opponent either doesn't know about the rules, or he/she/it meant you should have two squadrons so you can pick and choose based on what you feel like playing.

 

Also, it still bugs me how apparently THE artillery legion with the largest siege train among the legions, still only can take a maximum of three tanks.

[Spiritual Liege]

Your opponent either doesn't know about the rules, or he/she/it meant you should have two squadrons so you can pick and choose based on what you feel like playing.

 

Also, it still bugs me how apparently THE artillery legion with the largest siege train among the legions, still only can take a maximum of three tanks.

9 Medusas would get really infuriating with the Ironfire.

[mechadryad]

 

Your opponent either doesn't know about the rules, or he/she/it meant you should have two squadrons so you can pick and choose based on what you feel like playing.

 

Also, it still bugs me how apparently THE artillery legion with the largest siege train among the legions, still only can take a maximum of three tanks.

9 Medusas would get really infuriating with the Ironfire.

 

Combined with 9 to 12 Quad Mortars

 

Solar Auxillia actually can take multiple Artillery squadrons. Turns out standard humans are better at this whole siege thing

[Marshal Rohr]

For effectiveness and a fluffy feel to the army, take an allied earth shaker carriage battery, a Medusa artillery tank squadron, and a siege breaker to give them phosphex. On a six by four it’s kinda neutered, but if you ever play an apocalypse or team game on an 8 or 12 foot table everyone will hate you in the good way.

[TrueRevanchist]

 

Your opponent either doesn't know about the rules, or he/she/it meant you should have two squadrons so you can pick and choose based on what you feel like playing.

 

Also, it still bugs me how apparently THE artillery legion with the largest siege train among the legions, still only can take a maximum of three tanks.

9 Medusas would get really infuriating with the Ironfire.

 

That's what I was saying, but the guy said that I could definitely take more than 1 squad of 3. I was already planning on having a squad of medusas and one of basilisks for choices, but I was extremely confused. He did mention Ironfire, but he was sating that it was legal to do that cheese of 9 artillery tanks with iron fire. I appreciate the responses and I definitely plan on allying with Solar Auxilla and/or imperial militia/cult. 

[Kizzdougs]

Was this the same guy that used Magnus against you in your first every game of Heresy? Maybe he's not such a great source of 30k info...

 

Like others have said, add some Quad Mortars, Scorpius Whirlwinds, a Typhon Siege tank or some allied artilery if you want some more heavy firepower :tu:

[Zeratil]

Was this the same guy that used Magnus against you in your first every game of Heresy? Maybe he's not such a great source of 30k info...

 

Like others have said, add some Quad Mortars, Scorpius Whirlwinds, a Typhon Siege tank or some allied artilery if you want some more heavy firepower

Quad-mortars, the Scorpius and the Typhon are all excellent choices, although I think all are far too good for their cost. Be warned phosphex quad mortars lead to fewer friends!

[Fangbanger]

Yeah just because a legion is good at siege warfare, doesn't mean that's all they had.

 

Having lots or templates giving no saves won't be much fun, so mix it up a little

[Ranulf]

 

 

Your opponent either doesn't know about the rules, or he/she/it meant you should have two squadrons so you can pick and choose based on what you feel like playing.

 

Also, it still bugs me how apparently THE artillery legion with the largest siege train among the legions, still only can take a maximum of three tanks.

9 Medusas would get really infuriating with the Ironfire.

 

That's what I was saying, but the guy said that I could definitely take more than 1 squad of 3. I was already planning on having a squad of medusas and one of basilisks for choices, but I was extremely confused. He did mention Ironfire, but he was sating that it was legal to do that cheese of 9 artillery tanks with iron fire. I appreciate the responses and I definitely plan on allying with Solar Auxilla and/or imperial militia/cult. 

 

 

Probably a good idea to buy, beg, borrow or steal the relevant rulebooks/army lists.

 

Basing your knowledge on 'what some guy said' is a great way to become the guy no one wants to game with. 

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Nobody can cheese-out pie plates like Iron Warriors !

[Noserenda]

Id actually look at Ordo Reductor artillery if you were thinking about allying in some, much more fun artillery chassis with loads of options and Mech are also solid IW Ally choices ;)