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Post by Gerner on Apr 30, 2012 15:40:10 GMT -5
So I was thinking, if I wanted to make a veteran squad with a mortar. What would you field else and how would you equip it?
How would you use them in a game?
I was thinking a veteran squad with 3 x Sniper Rifle, Mortar and Grenadiers (just for fluff).
Lay them near a objective and fire, pin troops.
So what is your idea?
Critique, comments?
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Post by Peter Cooman on Apr 30, 2012 15:44:27 GMT -5
I would give them forward sentries to go togheter with the snipers for fluff reasons. No sure how fou fit mortars and snipers togheter for a fluffy reason, but that's your call to make  |
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Post by RedsandRoyals on Apr 30, 2012 15:46:02 GMT -5
I'd say sniper rifles, for the multiple pinning tests, or possibly grenade launchers for the extra frag templates. It might be a good idea to add forward sentries to the squad too, and use them to camp objectives.
Reds
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Post by krasimirova on Apr 30, 2012 16:27:25 GMT -5
Forward sentries, snipers and a mortar if you plan on using them to force pin checks.. (PBS combo)
If you want to use them in a anti infantry role, i'd say mortar and grenade launchers because of the synergi in the templates and the S.. + you have the S6 shots if something in a tank comes along..
You'd want forward sentries to get the 3+ cover save instead of the 4+ armor save..
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Post by Gerner on Apr 30, 2012 16:31:16 GMT -5
Thanks for all the comments!
Would you say it's worth taking Harker for 25 points more than the forward sentries?
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Post by Rook on Apr 30, 2012 16:32:23 GMT -5
I'd say sniper rifles, for the multiple pinning tests, I think a squad can only force one pinning test regardless of the number of pinning weapons that generate a wound. |
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Post by Peter Cooman on Apr 30, 2012 16:33:59 GMT -5
That i don't know. His relentless rule is wasted when he stays put with the mortar, and vice versa.
@ Rook : yeah true but more pinning weapons allow more chances of a pinning wound. If you only have one and it fails to claim a scalp, though luck.....
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Post by RedsandRoyals on Apr 30, 2012 16:43:58 GMT -5
That i don't know. His relentless rule is wasted when he stays put with the mortar, and vice versa. @ Rook : yeah true but more pinning weapons allow more chances of a pinning wound. If you only have one and it fails to claim a scalp, though luck..... That's what I meant, should have been clearer. You're spamming chances of inflicting a pinning test. Reds |
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Post by WestRider on Apr 30, 2012 20:10:13 GMT -5
Harker, I don't think is worthwhile here. He wants a mobile Squad to work with, while this Unit is going to be largely wasting his Infiltrate, Move Through Cover, and Relentless if they're mostly camping a backfield Objective and passing out Pinning Tests.
Mortar, 3 Sniper Rifles, and Forward (Backfield?) Sentries seems about right, but is a bit expensive for a Backfield Objective Camping Unit. Not too bad, but I usually try to keep those at around 100 Points or less.
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