4.30.2009

The Sisters of the Burning Blade

A look into the force that is going to be arrayed in my new 5th edition 2000pt Sister of Battle list.

Canoness - Blsd Wpn, Clk StAsp, Inferno Pis, BoSL
Retinue, VSS - Combi-flamer, 4 x Celestians w/ Melta, Hvy Flamer, and mounted in Immolater EA/Smoke/Twin linked Hvy Flamers
SoB Sqd 1 - 10 Sisters, Flamer, Hvy Flamer, VSS - BoSL - mounted in Rhino - Smoke/EA
SoB Sqd 2 - 10 Sisters, Flamer, Hvy Flamer, VSS - BoSL- mounted in Rhino - Smoke/EA
SoB Sqd 3 - 10 Sisters, Flamer, Hvy Flamer, VSS - BoSL - mounted in Rhino - Smoke/EA
SoB Sqd 4 - 10 Sisters, Melta Gun x 2, VSS - BoSL- mounted in Rhino - Smoke/EA
Inquisitorial Storm Troopers - 5 men, plasma rifle x 2 - mounted in Chimera
Exorcist 1 - EA
Exorcist 2 - EA
Seraphim - 9 Sera jumpacks , Flamer x 2, VSS - BoSL - (Can deep strike now, yummy)
Celestians - 6 sisters, melta x 2 - mounted in Immolater - EA/Smoke/Twin linked Hvy Flamers

Here is where I need to start considering options - maybe swap out for the Celestians

Retributors - 6 sisters, 4 HB (very fond of this unit)
Celestians - 6 sisters, melta x 2 - mounted in Immolater - EA/Smoke/Twin linked Hvy Flamers (for the extra annoyance of fielding another tank and being able to pop heavies w/ meltas)
Armor Fist Squads x 2 and Leman Russ Tank x 1 (I love taking the Russ, hopefully we might be mentioned in the IG codex as allies, but I do not see WH being able to use IG special rules, it would be too sweet)

2 comments:

Rysm said...

Your 2k list is sick! There are so many troops carrying flame throwers that I think your opponent should just forget about cover saves. You seem to have a good balance of abilities allowing you to move your troops into battle with a high rate of speed (in the rhinos) and relatively protected from harm until they reach their destination. I shudder at the thought of facing this list.

Rafe said...

The Rhinos improve the mobility and survivability much. Better they try to pop the Rhino than forcing the sisters to face shooting. Also makes many targets for the other guy to shoot at.