Tacitus Posted Friday at 02:52 AM Share Posted Friday at 02:52 AM Anyone look at that one yet? Everything in Tacticus always being in Rapid Fire Range is interestng. Intercessor Bolt Rilfes. Intercessor Aux Grenade Launchers (Krak) Hellblasters Company Heroes Bolters and Heavy Bolters Sternguard Combis and Heavy Bolters Feels like you can fill a lot of list out with stuff that gains from that, and still have two DP left over for some Assault Squads and whatever. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakithe Posted Sunday at 05:33 AM Share Posted Sunday at 05:33 AM I can finally reply! I finally got my codex and was looking at this detachment for a massed gunline of some kind. On 10/8/2026 at 7:52 PM, Tacitus said: Intercessor Bolt Rilfes. Intercessor Aux Grenade Launchers (Krak) Hellblasters Company Heroes Bolters and Heavy Bolters Sternguard Combis and Heavy Bolters Are these the only Tacticus units with rapid fire? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lathe Biosas Posted Sunday at 05:51 AM Share Posted Sunday at 05:51 AM When firing the Artificer Firearms of the Sternguard, the Damnatus mode does not have Rapid Fire. 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted Sunday at 07:24 AM Share Posted Sunday at 07:24 AM 1 hour ago, Lathe Biosas said: When firing the Artificer Firearms of the Sternguard, the Damnatus mode does not have Rapid Fire. That is true. Although the melta profile does enough damage to take down most large target when used en-mass. Which is its purpose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lathe Biosas Posted Sunday at 08:51 AM Share Posted Sunday at 08:51 AM 1 hour ago, Karhedron said: That is true. Although the melta profile does enough damage to take down most large target when used en-mass. Which is its purpose. Just be on the lookout for some players not reading the lack of rapid-fire on the weapon. The mistake has happened twice at the store I go to this weekend. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted Sunday at 12:52 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 12:52 PM 7 hours ago, Malakithe said: I can finally reply! I finally got my codex and was looking at this detachment for a massed gunline of some kind. Are these the only Tacticus units with rapid fire? The only ones off the top of my head, but 60 Intercessors, 20 Sternguard and 20 Hellblasters pretty much fills out a list of all Rapid Fire Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted Sunday at 02:52 PM Share Posted Sunday at 02:52 PM I think the big question is, what goes with it? Maybe Devastator Doctrine for shooting buffs? Or take something to help your other units? I could see taking Ironclad Champions and having two Redemptors for reroll 1s aura and anchoring key areas. Then toss in Brutalis for in-their-face options. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted yesterday at 01:37 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:37 PM I'm not sure you need to - its something of a skew list. 100 Marines all getting rapid fire, 60 of which can shoot and do actions, plus any objective secured and so on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lathe Biosas Posted yesterday at 02:22 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:22 PM Would Drop Pods make the list better or worse? I'm trying to figure out how to get Sternguard into better positions on the Tabletop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted yesterday at 02:51 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:51 PM 25 minutes ago, Lathe Biosas said: Would Drop Pods make the list better or worse? My gut feeling is that this list doesn't really need them. All the Tacticus units can fire at maximum range as if they were standing next to the target. Most of them have Assault so can Advance and shoot with no impediment making the list fairly fast. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted yesterday at 06:00 PM Share Posted yesterday at 06:00 PM So I use this detachment for all my games so far and it has useful. For the Intercessors I found devestator Doctrine is my default as it allows the focus fire shot to be use on the move. The relentless assault strat gives either more shots against non-vehicle targets (sus1) or lethal against the heavy targets (Lethal: Vehicle/monster). So getting two shots of the dmg2 rounds period can be masty. Plus they have +1 to hit if you or your target are on an objective which has happened way more then I thought it would. Hellblasters getting 3 shots also increases their firepower with the change to their weapon. I haven't had to use the Point Blank Brutality strat yet, but good to know I can just fire my better weapon point-blank to clear out chaff that tried to contain the squad. Now mind you I didn't build the list around the detachment, but more that it seemed like the best fit for what I was taking. List in spoiler for reference. I do know that I will be taking this for my UM force once it get back in the rotation. 4CP in a Trenchcoat v2.5 (1995 points) Space Marines Gravis Siege Force, Ironclad Champions and Tacticus Firestorm Force (3 Detachment Points) Take and Hold (have access to Priority Assests) Strike Force (2000 points) Attached Units Attached Unit 1 Captain in Gravis Armour (90 points) • Attached as: Leader (Character) • Warlord • 1x Boltstorm Gauntlet 1x Relic Chainsword Heavy Intercessor Squad (245 points) • Attached as: Bodyguard (Battleline) • Enhancement: Immovable Conquerors (Upgrade) • 9x Heavy Intercessor • 9x Bolt Pistol 9x Ceramite Fists 7x Heavy Bolt Rifle 2x Heavy Bolter • 1x Heavy Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Ceramite Fists 1x Heavy Bolt Rifle Attached Unit 2 Chaplain (60 points) • Attached as: Leader (Character) • 1x Absolvor Bolt Pistol 1x Crozius Arcanum Bladeguard Veteran Squad (90 points) • Attached as: Bodyguard • 1x Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant • 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol 1x Master-crafted Power Sword • 2x Bladeguard Veteran • 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol 2x Master-crafted Power Sword Attached Unit 3 Librarian (75 points) • Attached as: Leader (Character) • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Force Weapon 1x Smite Hellblaster Squad (115 points) • Attached as: Bodyguard • 1x Hellblaster Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Ceramite Fists 1x Plasma Incinerator • 4x Hellblaster • 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Ceramite Fists 4x Plasma Incinerator Attached Unit 4 Captain (90 points) • Attached as: Leader (Character) • 1x Heavy Bolt Pistol 1x Master-crafted Power Weapon 1x Relic Shield Intercessor Squad (170 points) • Attached as: Bodyguard (Battleline) • 9x Intercessor • 9x Bolt Pistol 9x Bolt Rifle 2x Grenade Launcher 9x Knives and Fists • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Bolt Rifle 1x Power Fist CHARACTERS Techmarine (55 points) • 1x Forge Bolter 1x Grav-pistol 1x Omnissian Power Axe and Servo-arm BATTLELINE Intercessor Squad (85 points) • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Bolt Rifle 1x Grenade Launcher 4x Knives and Fists • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Bolt Rifle 1x Chainsword Intercessor Squad (85 points) • 4x Intercessor • 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Bolt Rifle 1x Grenade Launcher 4x Knives and Fists • 1x Intercessor Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Bolt Rifle 1x Knives and Fists OTHER DATASHEETS Firestrike Servo-turrets (80 points) • 1x Hovering Bulk 1x Twin Firestrike Las-talon Firestrike Servo-turrets (80 points) • 1x Hovering Bulk 1x Twin Firestrike Las-talon Inceptor Squad (145 points) • Enhancement: Immovable Conquerors (Upgrade) • 2x Inceptor • 2x Assault Bolters 2x Ceramite Fists • 1x Inceptor Sergeant • 1x Assault Bolters 1x Ceramite Fists Infernus Squad (95 points) • 1x Infernus Sergeant • 1x Bolt Pistol 1x Ceramite Fists 1x Pyreblaster • 4x Infernus Marine • 4x Bolt Pistol 4x Ceramite Fists 4x Pyreblaster Land Speeder (105 points) • 1x Armoured Impact 1x Multi-melta 1x Onslaught Gatling Cannon 1x Stormfury Missile Launcher Redemptor Dreadnought (220 points) • 1x Icarus Rocket Pod 1x Macro Plasma Incinerator 1x Onslaught Gatling Cannon 1x Redemptor Fist 1x Storm Bolters • Enhancement: Artificer Sarcophagus (Upgrade) Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs (110 points) • 1x Vanguard Veteran Sergeant • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Relic Blade • 4x Vanguard Veteran • 4x Heavy Bolt Pistol 4x Master-crafted Power Weapon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galron Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago I was thinking of my old Star Phantoms from 8th edition and what I have left and weirdly its almost completely ready to rock for this detachment. Just need to repaint my extra squad of sternguard and company heroes. boom done. Ironclad, Tacitus Assault, Shock Force 3 x10 intercessors. 2x10 Hellblasters(one with an LT) 10x Sternguards with 2 heavy bolters 5x Scouts 10x Reivers with phobos captain(no overwatch enhancement) 4 company heroes Ballistus dread Redemptor Dread with plasma. 81 bodies and 2 dreads. 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/388651-tacticus-firestorm-force/#findComment-6191446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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