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dewen

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PostSubject: BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons   BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons Icon_minitimeFri Aug 03, 2012 11:08 am

I am finally starting on the assembly of my Stormraven, which I got for Christmas Embarassed It is a really cool model. I am asking for input on the weapons. I may do magnets, but I get frustrated with working with them. I am looking forward to trying the flyer rules in 6th.

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Stormraven Gunship 200 pts
Flyer, Hover, Transport (12 models and/or 1 Dreadnought)

Wargear:
TL Hvy Bolter
TL Assault Cannon
4x bloodstrike missiles (Range 72", S 8, AP 1, Heavy 1, One Use Only)
Ceramite plating

Options:
Replace TL Hvy Bolter
- TL Multi-melta ... free
- typhoon missile launcher ... +25pts

Replace TL assualt cannon
- TL plasma cannon ... free
- TL lascannon ... free

Side sponsons with hurricane bolters ... +30pts
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It is obvious the TL heavy bolters get replaced. Do I go with the free TL multi-melta or pay for the long range missiles? Range may not be critical given the movement of flyers. The missiles do give you 2 shots. This piece appears difficult to magnetize. It is on the nose of the ship and swivels.

I will probably setup 2 weapon options on the turret. I just don't want to limit myself to one unless there is a clear winner. I am considering TL las and TL assault. Is it worth the trouble? Did I mention I hate magnets? Razz

I do not see the benefit in paying 30 pts for the hurricane bolters. Your thoughts?

My initial idea:
Stormraven Gunship 200pts
- typhoon missile launcher 25pts
- TL las cannons with a magnet to possibly use TL assualt cannons

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PostSubject: Re: BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons   BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons Icon_minitimeFri Aug 03, 2012 5:49 pm

First impression is to take the TL Assault Cannon and TL Multi Melta.
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Exitus Acta Probat

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PostSubject: Re: BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons   BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons Icon_minitimeFri Aug 03, 2012 6:18 pm

lascannon turret.
you can go either multi-melta (supports anti-hvy armour role, range less important for a flyer) or cyclone (supports range, and is superior for engaging other air targets due to ROF) for the hull.

Hurricane bolters are a waste. It is a delivery/fire support platform in an army starved for points efficiency when tuning, and they are expensive...even with snapfire+speed rules.

Spreading your weapon choices between roles diffuses the platform, and virtually anything you transport should be fully capable of handling infantry.

My current default loadout is Lascannon/MM, but I am uncertain if I will retain the MM over the cyclone for 6e.
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PostSubject: Re: BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons   BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons Icon_minitimeFri Aug 03, 2012 7:38 pm

Great input so far. Thanks.

Typhoon Missile Launcher
- Frag 48" S 4 AP 6 Hvy 2, Blast
- Krak 48" S 8 AP 3 Hvy 2

MM 24" S 8 AP 1 Hvy 1, Melta

6e refresher
Melta 2d6 at half range
AP 1 when scoring a pen hit, +2 on vehicle damage
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PostSubject: Re: BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons   BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons Icon_minitimeFri Aug 03, 2012 8:55 pm

dewen wrote:

6e refresher
Melta 2d6 at half range
AP 1 when scoring a pen hit, +2 on vehicle damage


Yup
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PostSubject: Re: BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons   BA Stormraven - opinion on weapons Icon_minitimeSun Aug 05, 2012 6:23 am

I've always run my BA Ravens as Gunboats...4x Missiles, Typhoon ML and Lascannon, EA.
Firesupport and distraction.

Sometimes they transport Troops (Scouts).
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