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Post by commissarbob on Oct 2, 2014 17:05:16 GMT -5
Hey all, I have a small collection of Leman Russ tanks as follows: Punisher with Pask Demolisher Demolisher Vanquisher Executioner Eradicator Eradicator
I am looking to round out to 10 or 12 and am not fond of the default Russ. Any suggestions as to how I should fill out my ranks? I do have a pair of hulls that I am looking at turning into Thunderers or possibly Destroyers. Any thoughts on this?
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Post by Casiarius on Oct 3, 2014 23:48:39 GMT -5
I don't have the current rules for the Thunderer, but since heavy tanks like the Leman Russ can only snap-fire their hull and sponson weapons anyway, why bother having them? Seems like the Thunderer is a win/win. Destroyers... well, how many superheavies do you commonly fight? One would be good to add variety and interest to the force, but I wouldn't overdo it.
How do you feel about Exterminators? Good for monstrous creatures, transports, aircraft... and they're cheap.
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Post by commissarbob on Oct 5, 2014 12:57:54 GMT -5
Good points. In will probably convert the two hulls into Thunderers then and leave my Admech Krios-like conversions as the Destroyers. Exterminators and maybe one more Executioner may very well end up what I go with.
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Post by Lord General Armstrong on Oct 17, 2014 10:18:35 GMT -5
I don't have the current rules for the Thunderer, but since heavy tanks like the Leman Russ can only snap-fire their hull and sponson weapons anyway, why bother having them? Seems like the Thunderer is a win/win. Destroyers... well, how many superheavies do you commonly fight? One would be good to add variety and interest to the force, but I wouldn't overdo it. If Imperial Armour 1: Second Edition is still the most current ruleset for the Thunderer, then you're look at a 30 point cheaper Demolisher. Much better value for points. The Destroyer on the other hand, not that great. It's basically a lascannon with the ordinance rule. You're better off just getting a Vanquisher now, and it's cheaper in points, even with a hull lascannon on top of that. The Destroyers weapon is twin-linked though, but then the choice is, do you want a better chance at hitting, or a better chance at penetrating? How do you feel about Exterminators? Good for monstrous creatures, transports, aircraft... and they're cheap. Exterminators aren't bad, definitely a great option, triple heavy bolters compliment it nicely. Hell, even a single hull lascannon can be a viable upgrade for it; using it to focus on more light and medium armour.
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