Steel Rain 2k - IF successors

[Deafbok]

Hi all,

Taking my first stab at a list in 9th, and I'm eyeing up my drop pods - collected most of this back in 5th, keen to try and make it work on the table now they've all got fresh paint on them!

 

The basic idea here is to split into three elements: Backfield, mid board, and counterpunch.

Backfield:
(1 pod)
Devastators

1 Tactical squad

Chaplain

 

Chaplain buffs Devs and acts as a countercharge element to protect them. 

Mid Board:
(3 pods)
Veterans

2 Tactical Squads

Apothecary

 

These guys dominate a particular area, with the Apothecary buffing their wound rolls with the Eye of Hypnoth and keeping them alive. The Company veterans in particular should prove hard to shift with his help, whilst throwing out some decent firepower and having the equipment to hold in combat. The surfeit of Plasma here should hit hard on turn 1 with the Devastator doctrine active, and could be pushed through again with Adaptive Strategy in later turns.

 

Counterpunch:

Chapter Master

Lieutenant

Terminators
 

This is the reactive element of the force - they will come down to whack any developing threats or support depending on the situation. They're not meant for subtlety at all - just drop in and break something. 

 

Drop Pods:
Aside from the obvious use in deployment, the pods will be used to block off sections of the table for enemy units - at least 2 will be deploying forward with the veterans and tacticals, but 1 should always be available to run interference for the devastators and lock down a flank. 

 

I am considering switching the melta tactical squad for one more oriented towards holding the backfield with the Devastators (With, say, a missile launcher and a barebones sergeant). It's the one area of the force that doesn't quite seem to fit. Finding room for one extra pod to completely lock down the backfield also appeals.

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Imperial Fists) [100 PL, 8CP, 1,997pts] ++

+ Configuration +

**Chapter Selection**: Imperial Fists, Imperial Fists Successor, Inheritors of the Primarch

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

+ Stratagems +

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics

+ HQ +

Chaplain [6 PL, -1CP, 120pts]: 2. Catechism of Fire, 5. Recitation of Focus, Architect of War, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Fortress of Resolve, Litany of Hate, Plasma pistol, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter

Chapter Master [8 PL, 180pts]: Chapter Command: Chapter Master, Jump Pack, Storm shield, The Imperium's Sword, The Shield Eternal, Thunder hammer, Warlord

Lieutenants [5 PL, 95pts]
. Lieutenant: Astartes Chainsword, Jump Pack, Storm bolter, Teeth of Terra

+ Troops +

2x Tactical Squad [5 PL, 110pts]
. 3x Space Marine: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Boltgun, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Space Marine Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Combi-plasma
. Space Marine w/Special Weapon: Plasma gun

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 120pts]
. 3x Space Marine: 3x Bolt pistol, 3x Boltgun, 3x Frag & Krak grenades
. Space Marine Sergeant: Combi-melta, Power fist
. Space Marine w/Special Weapon: Meltagun

+ Elites +

Apothecary [5 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: Chapter Command: Chief Apothecary, Selfless Healer, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter, The Eye of Hypnoth

Company Veterans [8 PL, 177pts]
. 3 x Space Marine Veteran: Combi-plasma, Storm shield
. Space Marine Veteran: Combi-plasma, Thunder hammer
. Veteran Sergeant: Combi-plasma, Power sword

2x Sternguard Veteran Squad [6 PL, 100pts]
. 4x Space Marine Veteran: Special issue boltgun
. Veteran Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Special issue boltgun

Terminator Squad [9 PL, 205pts]
. Terminator Sergeant
. Terminator w/CF
. Terminator w/Heavy Weapon: Assault cannon, Power fist
. 2x Terminator w/PF: 2x Power fist, 2x Storm bolter

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 150pts]
. Space Marine Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Bolt pistol
. 3x Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Missile launcher

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 150pts]
. Space Marine Sergeant: Astartes Chainsword, Bolt pistol
. 4x Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Plasma cannon

+ Dedicated Transport +

4x Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

++ Total: [100 PL, 8CP, 1,997pts] ++

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Edited October 31, 2020 by Deafbok