So this is just something that sparked my interest while I sat here at work. It’s slightly based around my need to convert but it does look like fun.
Primary Detachment: Chaos Space Marines
HQ
Chaos Lord – Mark of Khorne, Juggernaught, Axe of Blinding Fury, Gift of Mutation, Sigil of Corruption, Veteran of the Long War
Troop
10 Chaos Marines – 2 Plasma Guns
10 Chaos Marines – 2 Plasma Guns
Fast Attack
Heldrake – Bale Flamer
Heldrake – Bale Flamer
5 Chaos Spawn
Heavy Support
5 Havocs – 4 Autocannons
5 Havocs – 4 Autocannons
5 Havocs – 4 Autocannons
Total: 1,360
Allied Detachment: Daemons
HQ
The Masque
Elite
6 Flamers
Troop
5 Plague Bearers
Fast Attack
7 Screamers
Total: 488
Army Total: 1,848
Total Models: 62
So what you have here is a lot of punch. The core list revolves around 35 CSM that contain 16 special/heavy weapons. This is the scoring and ranged portion of the list for the most part. This in turn is supported by the seriously killy portion of the list which consists of the Lord and his escorting spawn, dual heldrakes with bale flamers, screamers, and flamers.
The Masque is a fun choice. For 100pts I get a model that can’t be ignored since it still can move your models. I feel that in a average turn we’re talking about moving 2 units 3”-4”. Combining this with Heldrakes and Flamers means a very real chance that this model can ensure the destruction of entire units. Not to mention the help of pulling things in closer for combats with the lord and screamers. Overall seems like a fun list. I’m a little torn on the troops though as whenever I include allies I always feel light on troops. This is an option in the troop department:
Troops (Allied & Primary)
10 CSM w/2 Plasma
10 Cultists
10 Cultists
5 Plague Bearers
5 Plague Bearers
This requires losing 3 points. I’d basically have to drop the VotLW on my lord.
Another option:
Troops (Allied & Primary)
10 Cultists
10 Cultists
9 Horrors
9 Horrors
It’s a lot of AP4 shots that come out of these units. Granted the range isn’t amazing but 54 St4 shots isn’t something to sneeze at. Though they aren’t quite as resilient as the marines but they do have a slightly higher damage output outside of rapid fire range.
Lastly you could go for the resilience game:
Troops (Allied & Primary)
10 Cultists
10 Cultists
11 Plaguebearers
10 Plaguebearers
It’s extremely resilient but doesn’t provide any true offensive capability.
So many options! Feel free to weigh in!
