Post by vipoid on Aug 1, 2014 11:50:25 GMT -5
Recently, I had the idea of an IG army themed around Hydra (as in, the antagonists of Captain America - not to be confused with the IG vehicle of the same name 
).
In terms of why, there were a few things in Hydra that made me think of the IG - including a huge tank very reminiscent of a Leman Russ:
i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/Vipoid/CAT1.jpg
Also, plasmaguns seem like a good fit for powerful (but possibly unstable teserract weaponry).
Mainly though, it just seemed like fun.
Anyway, my aim is to (eventually) get to 1500pts, so far this is what I'm thinking:
HQ:
Command Squad
- Company Commander Red Skull
- Power Fist (Super-soldier serum)
- The Deathmask of Ollanius (He has a red skull...)
- 2x meltagun
- Heavy Flamer
- Medi-pack
- Chimera
- Heavy Flamer
- Camo Netting
Elites:
5 Storm Troopers (I'm going to keep calling them that...)
- 2x Meltagun
- Storm Trooper Command Squad
- 3x Meltagun
Troops:
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmaguns
- Chimera
- Heavy Bolter
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmaguns
- Chimera
- Heavy Flamer
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmagun
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmagun
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Meltagun
- Chimera
- Heavy Flamer
10 Veterans
- 3x Grenade Launcher
Heavy Support:
Leman Russ Eradicator
- 2x Plasma Cannon
1465pts
The basic idea is that storm trooper squads will deep strike, and the CCS will hang back (ideally in cover to make use of camo netting), ready to intervene later on. The veterans will spread out as appropriate for the game - the melta ones will try to go towards whichever vehicle I want dead (before the storm troopers arrive), whilst the plasma ones will shoot from their transports - though they may disembark to rapid-fire an elite enemy unit that strays too close.
Notes: I know The Deathmask of Ollanius probably isn't the best item for a T3 character (with no EW), but I believe it strongly helps the flavour of the character. I was less sure about the power fist, but thought he should have *something* beyond a basic CCW. If you think something else would fit better, let me know.
Anyway, I'm posing this for a couple of reasons:
Firstly, I'm looking for general list advice with regard to the list - how to spend the remaining points, and if there's anything you'd recommend me adding or changing. I know that it probably won't be top-level, but I'd still like it to be reasonably competitive. The only thing I'll say is that I don't want any fliers. Also, with regard to the CCS, I'll admit that I was a bit unsure about how to outfit it - plasma would seem the obvious choice, but since my commander has combat gear I thought it might be better to stick with assault weapons - so that I at least have the option of charging into combat after shooting. I'm not sure about the necessity of the medic. I was considering Kurov’s Aquila (given the amount of plasma in the army), but wondered if that was the best idea on an already-expensive commander. Any suggestions for this unit would be appreciated.
Second, I'm looking for any suggestions regarding other possible conversions/characters for this army. One idea I have so far is a Tempestor Prime as the Winter Soldier.
Any thoughts?
).In terms of why, there were a few things in Hydra that made me think of the IG - including a huge tank very reminiscent of a Leman Russ:
i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/Vipoid/CAT1.jpg
Also, plasmaguns seem like a good fit for powerful (but possibly unstable teserract weaponry).
Mainly though, it just seemed like fun.
Anyway, my aim is to (eventually) get to 1500pts, so far this is what I'm thinking:
HQ:
Command Squad
- Company Commander Red Skull
- Power Fist (Super-soldier serum)
- The Deathmask of Ollanius (He has a red skull...)
- 2x meltagun
- Heavy Flamer
- Medi-pack
- Chimera
- Heavy Flamer
- Camo Netting
Elites:
5 Storm Troopers (I'm going to keep calling them that...)
- 2x Meltagun
- Storm Trooper Command Squad
- 3x Meltagun
Troops:
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmaguns
- Chimera
- Heavy Bolter
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmaguns
- Chimera
- Heavy Flamer
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmagun
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Plasmagun
10 Veterans
- Grenadiers
- 3x Meltagun
- Chimera
- Heavy Flamer
10 Veterans
- 3x Grenade Launcher
Heavy Support:
Leman Russ Eradicator
- 2x Plasma Cannon
1465pts
The basic idea is that storm trooper squads will deep strike, and the CCS will hang back (ideally in cover to make use of camo netting), ready to intervene later on. The veterans will spread out as appropriate for the game - the melta ones will try to go towards whichever vehicle I want dead (before the storm troopers arrive), whilst the plasma ones will shoot from their transports - though they may disembark to rapid-fire an elite enemy unit that strays too close.
Notes: I know The Deathmask of Ollanius probably isn't the best item for a T3 character (with no EW), but I believe it strongly helps the flavour of the character. I was less sure about the power fist, but thought he should have *something* beyond a basic CCW. If you think something else would fit better, let me know.
Anyway, I'm posing this for a couple of reasons:
Firstly, I'm looking for general list advice with regard to the list - how to spend the remaining points, and if there's anything you'd recommend me adding or changing. I know that it probably won't be top-level, but I'd still like it to be reasonably competitive. The only thing I'll say is that I don't want any fliers. Also, with regard to the CCS, I'll admit that I was a bit unsure about how to outfit it - plasma would seem the obvious choice, but since my commander has combat gear I thought it might be better to stick with assault weapons - so that I at least have the option of charging into combat after shooting. I'm not sure about the necessity of the medic. I was considering Kurov’s Aquila (given the amount of plasma in the army), but wondered if that was the best idea on an already-expensive commander. Any suggestions for this unit would be appreciated.
Second, I'm looking for any suggestions regarding other possible conversions/characters for this army. One idea I have so far is a Tempestor Prime as the Winter Soldier.
Any thoughts?