Are the Fallen on the Naughty List?

[drew]

Realizing a week out that theres a strong likelihood my Custodes wont be in a playable state before next weekend I'm trying to come up with some Dark Angels lists that might work instead.

Santa (the Lion) sends out a force to hunt down those on the naughty list, and redeem them.

Trying to find a balance between ranged firepower, speed/maneuverability for flanking and secondaries, and some close quarters options to bring joy to all parts of the battlefield.

[drew]

First list is double dreads, a big bladeguard brick and some bikes with an infiltrator squad to do some forward recon. The bladeguard brick is solid but slow, dreads aren't terribly difficult to bring down, but definitely require some attention, and the bikes have some flexibility but dont take incoming attacks well.

++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels) [1,000pts] ++

+ Configuration +


Battle Size: 1. Incursion (1000 Point limit)

Detachment: Gladius Task Force

+ Character +


Captain [95pts]: The Honour Vehement, Warlord

. Heavy Bolt Pistol, Master-crafted power weapon and 1 Relic Shield

Lieutenant [65pts]

. Neo-volkite pistol, Master-crafted Power Sword & Storm Shield

+ Infantry +


Bladeguard Veteran Squad [180pts]

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Neo-volkite Pistol
. 5x Bladeguard Veterans: 5x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 5x Master-crafted Power Weapon

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet

. Infiltrator Sergeant
. 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

+ Mounted +


Ravenwing Black Knights [110pts]

. 2x Ravenwing Black Knight: 2x Black Knight combat weapon, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Plasma talon
. Ravenwing Huntmaster

Ravenwing Black Knights [110pts]

. 2x Ravenwing Black Knight: 2x Black Knight combat weapon, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Plasma talon
. Ravenwing Huntmaster

+ Vehicle +


Ballistus Dreadnought [140pts]

Redemptor Dreadnought [200pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Twin Fragstorm Grenade Launcher

++ Total: [1,000pts] ++

[drew]

Second option is one less dread, swapped out for an extra smaller bladeguard squad+ancient to deep strike into the fray or guard my home objective

++ Army Roster (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels) [995pts] ++

+ Configuration +


Battle Size: 1. Incursion (1000 Point limit)

Detachment: Gladius Task Force

+ Character +


Bladeguard Ancient [45pts]

Captain [95pts]: The Honour Vehement, Warlord

. Heavy Bolt Pistol, Master-crafted power weapon and 1 Relic Shield

Lieutenant [65pts]

. Neo-volkite pistol, Master-crafted Power Sword & Storm Shield

+ Infantry +


Bladeguard Veteran Squad [180pts]

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Neo-volkite Pistol
. 5x Bladeguard Veterans: 5x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 5x Master-crafted Power Weapon

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [90pts]

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant: Heavy Bolt Pistol
. 2x Bladeguard Veterans: 2x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 2x Master-crafted Power Weapon

Infiltrator Squad [100pts]: Helix Gauntlet

. Infiltrator Sergeant
. 4x Infiltrators: 4x Bolt Pistol, 4x Close Combat Weapon, 4x Marksman Bolt Carbine

+ Mounted +


Ravenwing Black Knights [110pts]

. 2x Ravenwing Black Knight: 2x Black Knight combat weapon, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Plasma talon
. Ravenwing Huntmaster

Ravenwing Black Knights [110pts]

. 2x Ravenwing Black Knight: 2x Black Knight combat weapon, 2x Bolt Pistol, 2x Plasma talon
. Ravenwing Huntmaster

+ Vehicle +


Redemptor Dreadnought [200pts]: Icarus Rocket Pod, Macro Plasma Incinerator, Onslaught Gatling Cannon, Twin Fragstorm Grenade Launcher

++ Total: [995pts] ++

[drew]

Should note, I can easily swap out the Infiltrators for regular Intercessors if needed, I just liked the idea of a forward recon team investigating ahead of my main force and relaying intel back.

Trying to get the feel of a mixed wing 1st+2nd company assault that would be typical when hunting fallen and delivering redemption, but also trying to avoid deathwing knights

[Jack Shrapnel]

Certainly seems within the spirit of the event power wise. Either list looks pretty solid, comes down to what you think would be the most fun to play

[distractedcarnifex]

Black Knights are thematic and are not tearing up the competitive scene - lists look fun!