I've been thinking of expanding my space marine army, and although I intend to add many more marine is fancied something else.
I toyed with the idea of a blood axe ork army, but realise the huge amount of work it will need. To this end i have reduced my ambitions on adding a new army. I've decided to add a drop troop allied detachment, using the Elysian list from IA3 2nd. I will be coming back to the orks however.
My initial plan is to add a platoon of drop troop infantry and a HQ for a legal force. These guys will deep strike onto the table and, try, to secure an objective. I intend to keep the points down on the detachment as it is semi sacrificial.
Model wise i have decided to use Mad Robot miniatures. They do some very nice Sci-Fi human models.
http://madrobotminiatures.com/zencart/ I also got some underslung grenade launchers from Anvil industries to make the AGL's the drop troops have access to.
I have gone with the colonial defence force range, basically colonial marines for Alien. I have also bought them all grav packs, which cost a bit, but reflects their deployment method so was worth it.
This is the list i intend to add to my force
Captain Thandstadt - IC captain without command squad, gives all troops within 12" stubborn and his unit fearless. This should be good for keeping them on an objective.
Platoon command - Lieutenant with AGL and 4 melta guns
2 Infantry squads - sargeant with AGL and grenade launcher
2 SWS squads - three flamers
Hopefully this little lot comes to about 360pts, has 38 bodies who should all be in the stubborn bubble, and i'll have 3 orders to use. These orders, all LD10, will allow me to give the fire and move order allowing them to disperse while getting their shots off. They could also go for the run, run, run and make sure they get into cover.
The flamers will give me 6 templates to thin out some hordes if required and clear out objectives for the squads to occupy.
The parcel arrive from America today
I'll start the assembly tomorrow. They are drying from their early bath to remove the mould release chemicals.
I have also already been out and got a new set of paints to paint them in. I'm going for a savannah camo pattern on them.
Stay tuned guard fans