Greetings all, I'm Janyx and I'm going to be competing in the upcoming Grand Tournament in Chicago on May 10 & 11. I was hoping that I could get some input on the army list I'm planing to use, and I would really appreciate any comments that might give me an edge. Thanks in advance, and BTW I'm a loyal Dark Angel.
1850pt Tournament List - Chicago GT 03'
Dark Angels Space Marines:
HQ-
I.) Grand Master "Kel'dryan Scythius" -175pts.
[Terminator Armor, Sword of Secrets, Lion Helm, Teleport Homer]
TROOPS-
I.) Tactical Squad "Primus" x 10 Marines -267pts.
[Bolter x7, Flamer x1, Plasma Cannon x1; Frag Grenades]
-Veteran Sergeant [Bolt Pistol, CCW; Stubborn, Auspex]
-Rhino Transport [Searchlight, Smoke, PM Storm Bolter]
II.) Tactical Squad "Secundus" x 6 Marines -235pts.
[Bolter x3, Plasma Gun x1, Lascannon x1]
-Veteran Sergeant [Bolt Pistol, CCW; Stubborn]
-Razorback Transport [TL Lascannon; Searchlight, Smoke]
III.) Tactical Squad "Tertius A" x 6 Marines - 125pts.
[Bolter x4, Plasma Cannon x1]
-Veteran Sergeant [Bolter; Stubborn]
IV.) Tactical Squad "Tertius B" x 5 Marines - 110pts.
[Bolter x3, Plasma Cannon x1]
-Veteran Sergeant [Bolter; Stubborn]
V.) Tactical Squad "Tertius C" x 5 Marines - 110pts.
[Bolter x3, Plasma Cannon x1]
-Veteran Sergeant [Bolter; Stubborn]
VI.) Scout Squad "Delta" x10 Marines - 198pts.
[Bolt Pistol & CCW x4, Sniper Rifle x4, Heavy Bolter x1; Frag Grenades]
-Veteran Sergeant [Bolt Pistol, CCW; Stubborn, Teleport Homer]
ELITES-
I.) Terminator Squad "Omega" x5 Marines - 280pts.
[Lightning Claws x2, Assault Cannon & Chain Fist x2]
-Sergeant [Power Weapon, Storm Bolter; Teleport Homer]
II.) Dreadnought "Nova" - 126pts.
[Missle Launcher, Plasma Cannon; Searchlight]
HEAVY SUPPORT-
I.) Predator 'Annhilator' "Litheus" - 149pts.
[Sponson Lascannons x2, Turret-Linked Lascannon x1; Searchlight, Smoke]
II.) Whirlwind Battery "Desdain" - 75pts.
[Multi-Rocket Launcher]
FORCE TOTAL: 1,850pts. / (out of) 1,850pts.
Alright, that's the list I'm currently banking on. Obviously I've opted for massed firepower as opposed to CC ability, and here's some of my reasoning, broken down unit by unit:
TROOPS:
I designed Tactical Squad Primus for the mission of seizing any important objectives or terrain strong-points and holding them against enemy action. Squad Secundus is primary backup to this mission and has a secondary role of anti-armor supression (Thus the lascannons). Squads Tertius A-C are meant as 'line' placeholders, meaning that they will primarily be holding a defensive posture to ensure that covering fire is given to any forward elements. Scout Squad Delta is meant as a flank-anchor designed to supress enemy troop concentrations and serve as a teleport origin for Terminator Squad Omega.
ELITES-
Terminator Squad Omega is designed to take advantage of any deep-strike opportunities that may arise. Primarily they will be held in reserve until a line counter-assault is necessary, or if the situation allows, a flank attack in concert with Scout Squad Delta. Dreadnought Nova is meant as fire-support to forward advancing elements given the flexibility of it's move-and-fire capabilities.
HEAVY SUPPORT-
Predator 'Annhilator' Litheus is meant to bolster anti-armor supression as well as provide covering fire for forward positions. Whirlwind Battery Desdain is to hold a support posture while harassing enemy troop and light vehicle positions.
HQ-
Grand Master Kel'dryan Scythius will personally command Terminator Squad Omega. His Lion Helm is a great asset to the already resilient Terminators and Scythius's support gives an edge in close combat.
That's it! (Whew...) Please feel free to give me suggestions and helpful hints. This will be my first time playing in a GT and I would like to make a good impression on my opponents.
Most Humble Servant of the Emperor,
-Janyx Ambrosius