Aeronotica Imperialis book

[verminard]

Hey guys, I don't know if you looked in the Aeronotica book at some of our options for guard, but there was one in particular that struck me as amazing.

The air defense platforms. Has anyone reviewed these? Here are some of the highlights

Twin linked
T7
Two Wounds
3+ armor save
Squads of three that are taken in place of a heavy weapon squad in a platoon
Interceptor
Skyfire

They can take autocannon, heavy stubber or a lazcannon. These things are sweet, don't need to use twin link orders, no dying to silly little s6 weapons and you have a respectable armor save on a skyfire interceptor weapon.

They clock in above 50 points for lazcannons but I still think they are pretty boss.

Any other thoughts?

[badgersplatter]

Could be cool - depends what you're up against though. 150 for three TL LC on the ground, or 130 for a Vendetta...

[verminard]

Agreed, but it is nice to have them out on the field first turn (they have scout too just in case) and the ability to intercept.

[kogeninja]

The biggest benefit is that they're an option for a Platoon and it's also nice that they're not susceptible to being taken out with one lucky shot like the Vendetta.

Are they only BS2 though? I seem to recall the Sabre platforms used to be but this is a newer book so they might not be now. I like the models though too, they're really cool!

[hendrik]

personally at 50 points i think the hydra platforms are better. their only downside is that those go into a heavy support slot

[Trickstick]

These things are pretty good right now. They may be more points than a vendetta, but just look what you gain:

- Can deploy and fire turn 1.
- Interceptor for shots on fliers.
- Can gain cover far easier.
- T7 3+ can be very resilient.
- Scoring.

Pretty nice set of abilities. In fact, lascannon sabres are probably the best ground based air defence in the game.