Ok, so I'm willing to admit I have a problem......I was reading a post on Dakka regarding the viability of a Sternguard list and I simply couldn't help myself. So at first I was playing with a standard SM list in Army Builder but I couldn't get something I really wanted. I could make the Sternguard score and get some decent support to the list but I just couldn't make one I was happy with. Then I had a thought!
"Blood Angels have Sternguard too"
Well that could be fun so this is what I came up with as a rough draft (this is not my Nova Army):
HQ
Librarian-100
Sanguine Sword & Shield of Sanguinius
Honor Guard-260
4 Power Weapons, Chapter Banner, Razorback w/Heavy Bolters
Elite
9 Sternguard-275
3xCombi-Melta, Rhino
9 Sternguard-275
3xCombi-Melta, Rhino
Sanguinairy Priest-50
Power Armor
Troop
5 Assault Marines-130
Melta, Razorback w/Heavy Bolter
5 Assault Marines-130
Melta, Razorback w/Heavy Bolter
5 Assault Marines-130
Melta, Razorback w/Heavy Bolter
5 Assault Marines-130
Melta, Razorback w/Heavy Bolter
5 Assault Marines-130
Melta, Razorback w/Heavy Bolter
Heavy Support
Dreadnought-120
2xAutocannons
Dreadnought-120
2xAutocannons
Dreadnought-120
2xAutocannons
So this list is designed around the speed of the Razors and Rhinos to deploy my units where they need to be and use my Autocannon Dreads to open up enemy transports to give my Sternguard targets. The Sternguard are hell on wheels in a lot of situations and they are supported by the Honor Guard who can put a dent in most units in CC. It's got 11 Vehicles (3 Dreads and 8 Transports) and 50 Marine Models. I think it's solid.
I am considering a few tweaks but I like it as a rough draft. Thoughts?
