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WARHAMMER 40K, 5TH EDITION

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By Karim Attia, 20 September 2009 ULTRA-MARINES 5th edition 1500-100=1400-295=1105-35=1070-90=980-75=905-90=815 -75=740-180=560-180=380-180=200-115=85-85=0 HQ1: Librarian 100 [Gate (MV): 24”move; Null zone (SH): 24”enemy re-rolls inv saves; Force wpn (ASS)] ELITE1: 10 Sternguard 250/special ammo/9 combi-meltas+45=295 (30each) Drop-pod 35 TRP1: 5 Tactical Squad 90 (18each) Razorback/twin-linked las-cannons 75 TRP2: 5 Tactical Squad 90 (18each) Razorback/twin-linked las-cannons 75 FAT1: 2 Landspeeders w.AssCannon [12”/24”=4+inv; rending] 180 FAT2: 2 Landspeeders w.AssCannon [12”/24”=4+inv; rending] 180 FAT3: 2 Landspeeders w.AssCannon [12”/24”=4+inv; rending] 180 HVY1: Vindicator 115 HVY2: Whirlwind 85 SET UP: 1.    Vindicator: middle centre, as far forward as possible (usually 12” from board edge) – scares the hell out of opponents and will draw the bulk of heavy weapons fire.  Get the Vindicator in range as quickly as possible – no one wants to stand in front of this beast, so it’s a great way of taking control of space – forcing an opponent into the area s/he feels safe.  They also make great protective screens behind which infantry can advance. 2.    Whirlwind: any board-edge in your deployment zone that provides the best coverage of the board.  By placing the rear of the tank against the board edge you deny attackers access to the weakest side.  Nobody likes large blast-markers dropping amongst their troops, especially when they’re fired from something too far away to retaliate against, ...