Chaplain Corvid Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Hey guys what do think are a better unit the sternguard or company vets I am thinking of making company vets with bolters and storm sheilds compared to sternguard with special issue botlers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Offensively the Sternguard are best choice for similar points. However, if you start adding in special weapon or Storm Shields and close combat weapons, the Company Veterans become a whole other prospect. They're quite different units really. If you want to bolter enemies to death then take the special issue Bolters of Sternguard. Even with Storm Shields the Company Veterans won't do much killing with their Bolters or last particularly long in a fire fight. I think some people like Company Veterans with Storm Shields and Storm Bolters but I'm not sold on their killing power for survivability. I could be wrong on that though. Add 5 Melta guns or Plasma guns into the mix and those Company Veterans can put the hurt on something though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxydo Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Depends on your target really, storm bolters are better vs guardsmen and other chaff units even when taking the strategem into account (SIBs are better vs IG in cover by a miniscule amount). So if you want to mulch guardsmen, gaunts, cultist, genestealers and similar units you're better off with Storm Bolters, at which point I would always go for Company Vets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 I like a squad of five Company Veteran bikers with Stormshields and stormbolters. They lay down a ton of lead and can intercept wounds for characters. Right under 200 points. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertbl Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Cant they only intercept for bike based characters? I like a squad of five Company Veteran bikers with Stormshields and stormbolters. They lay down a ton of lead and can intercept wounds for characters. Right under 200 points. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Any. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxydo Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 There hasn't been any FAQ that changed Biker riding vets to be able to intercept for anything but Characters with the Biker Keyword so sadly you're stuck saving Bikers. Unlike regular vets who can intercept for any character including Gulliman (Monster) or Chronos (vehicle). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 There hasn't been any FAQ that changed Biker riding vets to be able to intercept for anything but Characters with the Biker Keyword so sadly you're stuck saving Bikers. Unlike regular vets who can intercept for any character including Gulliman (Monster) or Chronos (vehicle). I don't think they can intercept for Chronos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLŒ FLY Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 There hasn't been any FAQ that changed Biker riding vets to be able to intercept for anything but Characters with the Biker Keyword so sadly you're stuck saving Bikers. Unlike regular vets who can intercept for any character including Gulliman (Monster) or Chronos (vehicle). You’re right - sorry about that error. They are still a highly mobile fairly resilient dakka unit . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5323620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volt Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Depends on what you're doing with the units. Veterans are the best for loading up with special units and possibly slapping shields on for enhanced durability. Sternguard are obviously great because of special issue ammo and should ideally be focusing on that over taking specials. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5324404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Depends on what you're doing with the units. Veterans are the best for loading up with special units and possibly slapping shields on for enhanced durability. Sternguard are obviously great because of special issue ammo and should ideally be focusing on that over taking specials. Special issue boltguns, not ammo. Different thing now. The ammo is Deathwatch only now, Sternguard just get better boltguns. (I realize you are likely aware of this, I'm clarifying for anyone reading that is not aware) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356275-company-veterns-vs-sternguard-veterans/#findComment-5324409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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