The first list utilizes the thematic, yet powerful combination of the Black Templars and Sisters of Battle. We see firsthand the powerhouse that Celestine is. She is ultra-durable and able to tank a huge amount of firepower directed her way. She gives us a few extra fun things, like an orbital bombardment and a heavy flamer. When her deathstar unit hits the enemy lines, you will see an all-encompassing slaughter from the hatred filled Vanguard Veterans. Our Crusader squads are built for anti-infantry duties, but their transports are our long range firepower. With this detachment, the points investment potentially is less if we lose some troops and/or transports. The Battle Sister squads are built purely for duality and follow this to a strict standard. The Stormraven Gunship is our dedicated flyer, with a couple of Land Speeder Typhoons to back it up for balance.
HQ:
* Captain w/ Thunder Hammer, Artificer Armor, and Jump Pack. [155]
* Celestine, The Living Saint (FoC). [200]
Elites:
* Vanguard Veteran Squad (1x Sergeant and 9x Vets) w/ 5 Power Weapons (4 Sword, 1 Axe), 1 Power Fist, 1 Thunder Hammer, 1 Relic Blade, 2 Storm Shield/CCW, and Jump Packs. [315]
Troops:
* Crusader Squad (5x Initiates) w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Crusader Squad (5x Initiates) w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Crusader Squad (5x Initiates) w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Crusader Squad (5x Initiates) w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Battle Sister Squad (1x Superior and 4x Sisters) w/ 1 Meltagun and 1 Heavy Flamer. Mounted in a Rhino. [120]
* Battle Sister Squad (1x Superior and 4x Sisters) w/ 1 Meltagun and 1 Heavy Flamer. Mounted in a Rhino. [120]
Fast Attack:
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launcher. [70]
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launcher. [70]
Heavy Support:
* Stormraven Gunship w/ TL-Assault Cannon and TL-Multi Melta. [200]
Total Points: [1850]
This next list is the revival of my Nova Open 2012 list, updating it to 7th Edition. To give the list some more staying power, we needed to use the new Fall of Cadia "Castellans of the Imperium" detachment. With the newest codices, there have been some points adjustments and alterations, which allows us to take a few extra units in the list. Overall, this list is heavily mechanized and features 5 Rhino chassis and 3 Chimera chassis. This gives us the mobility and protection we need in the list, while while giving us sufficient firepower to knock out transports. We sacrificed a manticore in the previous iteration of the list to gain some long range firepower and more bodies in the list. I feel this will give the list a bit more staying power. There is tons of plasma, melta, and flamers in this list for all around balance. This army won't beat 3x Imperial Knight lists, but it will able to compete with almost any other list out there.
HQ:
* Emperor's Champion [140]
* Company Command Squad (1x Commander and 4x Veterans) w/ 3 Meltaguns. Mounted in a Chimera w/ Multi-Laser and Heavy Flamer. [155]
Elites:
* Sternguard Veteran Squad (1x Sergeant and 6x Vets) w/ 4 Combi-Meltas, 2 Heavy Flamers, and a Power Fist. Mounted in a Rhino. [274]
Troops:
* Crusader Squad: 5 Initiates w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Crusader Squad: 5 Initiates w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Crusader Squad: 5 Initiates w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Crusader Squad: 5 Initiates w/ 1 Flamer. Mounted in a Razorback w/ TL-Lascannon. [150]
* Veteran Squad (1x Sergeant and 9x Veterans) w/ 3 Plasmaguns. Mounted in a Chimera w/ Multi-Laser and Heavy Flamer. [170]
* Veteran Squad (1x Sergeant and 9x Veterans) w/ 3 Plasmaguns. Mounted in a Chimera w/ Multi-Laser and Heavy Flamer. [170]
Fast Attack:
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launchers. [70]
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launchers. [70]
Heavy Support:
* Stormraven Gunship w/ TL-Assault Cannon and TL-Multi Melta. [200]
Total Points: [1849]
This is the final list I'll be showing you today, with the discussion of it very minimal. In it, you will find the Emperor's Champion and inquisitor Coteaz as our required HQ's. Nevertheless, these guys play an interesting part of the list. You will also find four Scout squads riding in Land Speeder Storms. These are our troops and they provide AT, as well as blind on anything that needs it. Believe me, blind gets VERY annoying for opponents, even if they have a high probability of passing the test. We also have our anti-flyer defense in the form of Stormtalon Gunships, which also give us anti-infantry. Thus begins the nasty...four Thunderfire Cannons. HUGE amounts of high strength blasts firing straight at your opponent. Sixteen blasts a turn. Gross. Add in the bonus to your cover saves and you've got a good start. Follow that up with a squad of Grav Centurians which have the EC and Coteaz attached. Coteaz does his thing and gives any buffs he can to the squad (i.e. Invisibility), while the EC gives an assault deterrent. They also need a ride...so why not go big? Land Raider Crusader! ;) Like I said, dirtball...but it amuses me so.
HQ:
* Emperor's Champion [140]
* Inquisitor Coteaz [100]
Troops:
* Scout Squad (1x Sergeant and 4x Neophytes) w/ 1 Power Weapon. Mounted in a Land Speeder Storm w/ Multi-Melta. [120]
* Scout Squad (1x Sergeant and 4x Neophytes) w/ 1 Power Weapon. Mounted in a Land Speeder Storm w/ Multi-Melta. [120]
* Scout Squad (1x Sergeant and 4x Neophytes) w/ 1 Power Weapon. Mounted in a Land Speeder Storm w/ Multi-Melta. [120]
* Scout Squad (1x Sergeant and 4x Neophytes) w/ 1 Power Weapon. Mounted in a Land Speeder Storm w/ Multi-Melta. [120]
Fast Attack:
* Stormtalon Gunship w/ TL-Assault Cannons and Skyhammer Missile Launchers. [115]
* Stormtalon Gunship w/ TL-Assault Cannons and Skyhammer Missile Launchers. [115]
Heavy Support:
* Land Raider Crusader w/ Multi-Melta. [260]
* Devastator Centurian Squad (1x Sergeant and 2x Initiates) w/ 3 Grav Cannons and Grav-Amps. [240]
* Thunderfire Cannon. [100]
* Thunderfire Cannon. [100]
* Thunderfire Cannon. [100]
* Thunderfire Cannon. [100]
Total Points: [1849]
There you have it, until next time everyone! :D