Reivers + Phobos Lt. = Viable harassing unit?

[Spyros]

I just realized that the 55 ponits Lieutenant in Phobos armor has the Shoot ad Fade ability which allows you to make a Normal move of up to D6" in your Shooting phase, after this model’s unit has shot, if it's not within Engagement Range of any enemy models.

 

So... for 225 points you can have a 10-man Reiver squad and the Lt, Deep-striking with Grav-chuts, shooting (perhaps only one weapon to avoid having the enemy removing the closest models), moving D6", and then charge at a closer range.

As Blood Angels, that would deliver 50+6 S5 attacks hitting on 3s with Leathal Hits and Precision, but no AP   (and force a battle-shock test with -1).

 

For 220 you can Deep-strike a 6-man Inceptor squad that everyone loves aand can arrived 3" away of the enemy.

 

I guess the usefulness of Reivers is situational while the Inceptors are always worth it?

 

 

[Blindhamster]

I personally like Reivers, I'm still sad they didn't get -1 AP though.

I like your idea a lot, something I'll give a try of!