Armoured Company Allies

[Trickstick]

So, I have been thinking about using an AC detachment as allies for my infantry force. That way, I could take a lot of tanks but still use infantry platoons.

The allies would use a command tank for the HQ, or maybe a commissar tank to give a 6" ld bubble for orders. The great thing about these is that they are cheaper Pasks. Ace gunner gives the bonus penetration, without the stationary restriction. A couple of russes could fill out the troop slots, leaving the primary HS slots for hydras/manticores. Also, the russes could take crew skills.

Just for reference, here are the links I'm using:

AC list, starts half way down: www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/i/IA1update28AUG.pdf

Ally rules: www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/a/allies.pdf

Hull points and stuff: www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/v/vehicle6thupdates.pdf

[krasimirova]

This is a brilliant Idea..

Good spotted Trick.. It really is a good way to keep "access" to Manticores and hydras while keeping our Russ squadrons on the board.. And the idea about the Commissar tank to support infantry is really good..!

*Summary Execution with a demolisher Cannon seems.. Ehm.. How can i put it.. Excessive.. But hey thats commissars for you..

[Trickstick]

I always imagined that a Commissar tank would be a vanquisher, as it would be better to shoot fleeing tanks.

I am slightly reluctant to use the list until I gather some opinions from my likely opponents. I'm sure you know the kind of "not official" arguments that could occur. I also am finding it hard to write a good list at 1750, as there is a bit of a squeeze on troops.

I may change my mind if the updated list comes about, although who knows when that will happen.

[wulfric]

I imagined a commissar in a punisher, fully tricked out with heavy bolters sitting behind an infantry company...

[cheminhaler]

Aug 17, 2012 14:15:04 GMT -5 Trickstick said:

I also am finding it hard to write a good list at 1750, as there is a bit of a squeeze on troops.

If you think that's hard, try writing a tank heavy 2k double force org list with fortifications and having room for troops.

[Wraelis]

that is oddly fitting. I think we've just found a useful role for the Punisher!

[dangerrod]

Aug 17, 2012 16:44:56 GMT -5 Wraelis said:

that is oddly fitting. I think we've just found a useful role for the Punisher!

Nah, it would still suck!

Retreating into a punsher tank wouldn't worry me! lol

[Wraelis]

haha, so long as you're in a tank that's AV 12!