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SM/Tau Force [2k]

Started by Narric, March 31, 2014, 08:15:38 PM

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Narric

This is a list inspired by a piece of artwork on DA. Link here.

The idea (for this list) is that a Human colony has found a way to mass produce power armour, and with Tau assistance create AI that can control it. The Tau utilise these "Marines" as mobile shields for their less resilient Fire Warriors. The "Marines" are controlled by a lone Space Marine (a real one :P) who defected to the Tau. The Local Human forces also built fast War-bikes, and so their most skillful riders join the army to act as mobile support to the rest. When the Humans are forced to command the battle themselves, they equip veteran soldiers with experimental Power Armour that incorporates Warp technology for defencive, offencive and mobility purposes (ei, Legion of the damned in the second list).

I made two lists for this. The first represents the Tau taking more control of the field (aybe against a foe they have the equipment to take out more decisively) while the second has the Space Marine take command (The Tau may have been pulled away to more important engagements). The listsare also reflective of intended conversions as well. I like a challenge, so I'd be converting as many units as possible, rather than just buying the kits for them. I have my madness, we'l leave it at that ;)

Tau as Primary List
HQ
Crisis Commander – 140pts
Cyclic Ion Blaster, Burst Cannon, Counterfire Defence System, Shield Generator
Crisis Bodyguard (2) – 154pts
2x (Cyclic Ion blaster, Shield Generator, Counterfire Defence System)

Space Marine Captain – 130pts
Storm Bolter, Relic Blade, Auspex, Meltabombs
Chapter Tactics: Imperial Fists

Elite
Stealth Team (6) – 210pts
6x (Burst Cannons, Counterfire Defence System)

Riptide – 190pts
Ion Accelerator, SMS, Counterfire Defence System

Troops
Fire Warrior Team (6) – 66pts
EMP Grenades

Fire Warrior Team (6) – 66pts
EMP Grenades

Fire Warrior Team (6) – 66pts
EMP Grenades

Fire Warrior Team (6) – 66pts
EMP Grenades

Tactical Squad (10) – 140pts

Tactical Squad (10) – 140pts

Fast Attack
Piranha Squadron (3) – 180pts
3x (Burst Cannons, Sensor Spines, Disruption Pod)

Scout Bike Squad (6) – 148pts
Sergeant – Powerfist
Squad – 3x Grenade Launchers

Heavy Support
Broadside Team (3) – 219pts
3x (High Yield Missile Pods, Twin-linked Plasma Rifles, Advanced Targeting System)

Whirlwind - 80pts
Storm Bolter, Extra Armour

Total = 1995pts
Tau = 1357pts
Space Marine = 638pts

Space Marines as Primary List
HQ
Captain – 130pts
Storm Bolter, Relic Blade, Auspex, Meltabombs
Chapter Tactics: Imperial Fists

Crisis Commander – 140pts
Cyclic Ion Blaster, Burst Cannon, Counterfire Defence System, Shield Generator
Crisis Bodyguard (2) – 154pts
2x (Cyclic Ion blaster, Shield Generator, Counterfire Defence System)

Elite
Legion of the Damned (6) – 165pts
Sergeant – Power Weapon

Stealth Team (3) – 105pts
3x (Burst Cannons, Counterfire Defence System)

Troops
Tactical Squad (10) – 140pts

Tactical Squad (10) – 140pts

Tactical Squad (10) – 140pts

Fire Warrior Team (12) – 132pts
EMP Grenades

Fast Attack
Scout Bike Squad (6) – 148pts
Sergeant – Powerfist
Squad – 3x Grenade Launchers

Scout Bike Squad (6) – 148pts
Sergeant – Powerfist
Squad – 3x Grenade Launchers

Piranha Squadron (3) – 180pts
3x (Burst Cannons, Sensor Spines, Disruption Pod)

Heavy Support
Whirlwind - 65pts

Whirlwind - 65pts

Broadside Team (2) – 146pts
2x (High Yield Missile Pods, Twin-linked Plasma Rifles, Advanced Targeting System)

Total = 1998pts
Space Marine =1141pts
Tau = 857pts

I guess you could call these Offensive and Defensive lists :P

Any critique or suggestions, or questions?

The Man They Call Jayne

I am 95% certain that you can only have 1 Cyclic Ion Blaster in a detatchment.
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Narric

Ah, so you're right. Missed that small detail ^_^;;

Gives me 10 extra pts to play with for each list, as I'll swap the Bodyguard CIBs for Burst Cannons. I'll add an extra Biker to the Tau-list, and probably a Meltagun to the LotD unit in the SM-list.