A.R.C. Guard List [3000 & 1785pts]

[Narric]

This list uses entirely non-gw models. The ground infantry (and army backstory) are supplied by Anvil Industries, whilst the Flyers and Tanks are supplied by Puppets War. The Priest is supplied by Zealot Miniatures.

Info/backstory for The A.R.C.

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The A.R.C was developed in the late 21st century as an intelligent and self aware robotics system capable of replacing human labour in many situations. Intended by its creators to help mankind, it was swiftly seized upon by political leaders who saw the potential to weaponise the A.R.C

Soon, the human armed forces of more advanced nations and corporations marched to war alongside legions of cybernetic warriors, far tougher and stronger than a human solider, and almost as effective in most battlefield situations.

No one knows the exact trigger, but large swathes of the various A.R.C networks turned against their human masters and declared independence during the Resource Wars, the tables swiftly turned and many humans were enslaved by the A.R.C, converted into flesh/machine hybrids wired into the A.R.C control network.

To try and crowbar in the priest, I'm just going to say he has a way with Machines. Maybe he's The A.R.C.'s Saren?

The intention for this list is a full footslogger force, boasting increadible volume of shots, accompanied by destructive special weaponry, Tanks and Flyers.

3k List

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HQ
2x Command Squad = 224pts (112pts each)
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 4x Plasma gun

Munistorum Priest = 60pts
Shotgun & Eviscerator

Elites
3x Storm Trooper Squadron (5) = 345pts (115pts each)
Sergeant – Boltgun
Squad – 2x Plasma Gun

Troops
2x Infantry Platoon = 577pts total
Platoon Command = 92pts
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 4x Plasma Gun

5x Infantry Squad = 385pts (77pts each)
Sergeant – Bolt Pistol & Plasma Pistol
Squad – Plasma Gun

2x Special Weapons Squad = 100pts (50pts each)
3x Sniper Rifle

Fast Attack
2x Vendetta Gunship Squadrons (2) = 560pts (280pts each)
Hellfury Missiles, Heavy Bolters

Vendetta Gunship   140pts
Hellfury Missiles, Heavy Bolters

Heavy Support
3x Colossus Ordnance Tank = 510pts (170pts each)
Enclosed Crew Compartment, Extra Armour

Total = 2993pts

Here is the 1785pts list, which is more to be compared to Tournament lists / playstyles.

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HQ
2x Command Squad = 224pts (112pts each)
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 4x Plasma gun

Munistorum Priest = 60pts
Shotgun & Eviscerator

Elites
3x Storm Trooper Squadron (5) = 345pts (115pts each)
Sergeant – Boltgun
Squad – 2x Plasma Gun

Troops
2x Infantry Platoon = (423pts total each)
Platoon Command = 92pts
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 4x Plasma Gun

3x Infantry Squad = 231pts (77pts each)
Sergeant – Bolt Pistol & Plasma Pistol
Squad – Plasma Gun

2x Special Weapons Squad = 100pts (50pts each)
3x Sniper Rifle

Fast Attack
Vendetta Gunship   140pts
Hellfury Missiles, Heavy Bolters

Heavy Support
Colossus Ordnance Tank = 170pts
Enclosed Crew Compartment, Extra Armour

Total = 1785pts

To give a sense of cost, to construct this army from scratch, it would be:
£381.50 in Anvil Industry A.R.C.  kits
£160.94 (including Postage) in Puppets War kits
£6.99 (+postage) for a Zealot Minatures Warrior Priest
Totaling up to cost = £585 (assuming £5 Zealot postage)

[Arguleon-veq]

Just on the 1785 list[although it seems a super strange points value!] id out meltas on the storm troopers and use the deep strike ability they get because as it is your going to really struggle with AV13+.

[Narric]

What is normal tournament list size?

I could also drop the Sniper Teams for a second Vendetta or Colossus. That would give me a little bit more anti-armour.

Had a quick run over the Tourny list, and made some changes.

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HQ
Command Squad = 102pts
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 2x Plasma gun, 2x Meltagun

Command Squad = 102pts
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 2x Plasma gun, 2x Meltagun

Munistorum Priest = 60pts
Eviscerator

Elites
3x Storm Trooper Squadron (5) = 315pts (105pts each)
Sergeant – Boltgun
Squad – 2x Meltagun

Troops
2x Infantry Platoon = (423pts total each)
Platoon Command = 82pts
Commander – Boltgun
Squad – 2x Plasma gun, 2x Meltagun

3x Infantry Squad = 231pts (77pts each)
Sergeant – Bolt Pistol & Plasma Pistol
Squad – Plasma Gun

2x Special Weapons Squad = 100pts (50pts each)
3x Sniper Rifle

Fast Attack
Valkyrie Gunship = 155pts
Lascannon, Two Multiple Rocket Pods, Heavy Bolter sponsons

Heavy Support
Colossus Ordnance Tank = 190pts
Enclosed Crew Compartment, Extra Armour, Pintle Storm bolter, HK Missile

Total = 1750pts

Change list
- Command Squads (Regiment & Platoon) swap two Plasma Guns for Meltaguns
- Swap Vendetta for Valkyre, and take suitable upgrades
- Add some extras to Colossus Tank.
- Dropped the Shotgun on the Priest, as the conversion would have looked crap


Thinking of swapping out the Plasma Guns of the Infantry squads to either a Autocannon or Missile Launcher HWT. Which would be best?