Before I begin putting out the second half of my Nova Open games, I wanted to post about a new list idea that I've been working on (partially inspired by Darkwynn's 2000 point army). I had been thinking about how to manipulate the Kill Point portion of Nova Open, as well as having a good, solid way to perform in the other two mission goals (objectives and table quarters). What I came up with was a Land Raider list. It makes me smile a little bit in its hilarity, but I certainly wouldn't like facing it. That's for sure. lol! Got to love these rock armies. ;)
Anyway, the list features a full four Land Raiders; two Crusaders and two "normal" ones. The normal ones are for the two Crusader squads and are primarily used for home objectives. Then there are two Assault Terminator squads blazing full speed ahead for the slaughter. The Typhoons are really an after-thought, providing a little long range firepower to the list.
The army is pretty simple to play. Charge forward under the cover of fire, using your PotMS TL-Lascannons to shake/stun as necessary. Your Land Raiders/Typhoons pop some transports hopefully, otherwise, use the Multi-Meltas to do the job. Those Terminators bust up your opponent's line and clog up their objectives.
Plenty of positives for this army. First, you really don't have a good target. Do you ignore the Assault Terminators and try to kill the Troops? If you do that, the Assault Terminators close in for the kill very quickly. Do you shoot the Assault Terminators and leave the Troops to capture their objectives? The Terminators are durable to survive a good deal of shooting, so that isn't a good option either. What about the Typhoons? Usually a good option too, but that also means that you're using fewer weapons on the Land Raiders. Plus, they are very likely hiding behind the LR's for cover. Until your opponent is in melta range, they aren't likely to bring down your Land Raiders, much less four of them.
Obviously, there are cons to the list. Very rock based. I only have two troops, which means I'll only ever capture two objectives...ever. They are also 5-man units, so they are susceptible to ganking if someone manages to pop their Land Raiders from long range (or from outflanking). Being so reliant on the AV14, if your opponent has sufficient melta, you'll be having a very bad day. While this list is pretty mobile, due to lack of units, you still are "reactive" in nature. All it takes is a couple lucky rolls to put this list out of wack.
BT Drop Pod lists would wreck this list, as would massed Dark Eldar lance fire (couldn't afford Blessed Hull). Beyond that, the normal melta counter doesn't work against the home troops as they are too far away (Wolf Scouts could though) and the Assault Terminators are redundant so taking both down would be difficult. Its definitely a casual list.
Nevertheless, its super fun. Got to play it tonight against a local and he simply couldn't do anything against it. I went into the game not knowing what this person would be playing, but I did tell him I was playing Black Templars. The fun list was too much for the poor guy. lol! He even took a relatively competitive Grey Knights list against me (some efficiency issues, but nothing huge). To be honest, I was relatively amused the list played as well as it did. Its a list that I'd normally just pooh-pooh right away, but its simplicity and mass AV14 served it well. My opponent was cool about the loss though, taking it in stride. His mouth dropped when I showed him my Nova Open list, however. Needless to say, he preferred playing this one. lol! :D
HQ:
* Emperor's Champion Lysanthir w/ Black Sword, Bolt Pistol, Armor of Faith, Frag Grenades, and the Vow: "Accept Any Challenge, No Matter the Odds" [140]
Elites:
* 5 Assault Terminators w/ 3 pairs Lightning Claws, 2 Thunder Hammers and Storm Shields & Furious Charge. Mounted in Land Raider Crusader w/ Smoke Launchers and Searchlights. [484]
* 5 Assault Terminators w/ 3 pairs Lightning Claws, 2 Thunder Hammers and Storm Shields & Furious Charge. Mounted in Land Raider Crusader w/ Smoke Launchers and Searchlights. [484]
Troops:
* Crusader Squad: 5 Initiates w/ 4 Bolt Pistols and Close Combat Weapons & 1 Bolt Pistol and Power Weapon. [90]
* Crusader Squad: 5 Initiates w/ 4 Bolt Pistols and Close Combat Weapons & 1 Bolt Pistol and Power Weapon. [90]
Fast Attack:
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launchers. [70]
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launchers. [70]
* Land Speeder w/ Heavy Bolter and Typhoon Missile Launchers. [70]
Heavy Support:
* Land Raider w/ Twin-Linked Heavy Bolter, 2 Twin-Linked Lascannons, and Searchlights. [251]
* Land Raider w/ Twin-Linked Heavy Bolter, 2 Twin-Linked Lascannons, and Searchlights. [251]
Total Points: [2000]
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