Post: #1

At the recommendation of another member I decided to a thread dedicated to my Imperial Guard. Here I'll post pictures, battle reports, army lists, and other general discussions regarding the glorious soldiers of the Empire.

Post: #2

To start with, here is my 1750pts list that I play with. It's your standard mechanized IG list. I realize that I have Missile Launchers in this list which aren't as overall effective as Autocannons, but I really like them and I tend to run into a lot of heavier armor.

Imperial Guard 1750pts Mechanized

HQ
Company Command Squad - 50pts 75pts
Missile Launcher
Grenade Launcher x2

Chimera
Multilaser, Hull Heavy Bolter
Heavy Stubber


Troops
Platoon Command Squad
Flamer x4

Chimera
Multilaser, Hull Heavy Flamer
Heavy Stubber

Infantry Squad
Missile Launcher
Grenade Launcher

Chimera
Multilaser, Hull Heavy Bolter
Heavy Stubber

Infantry Squad
Missile Launcher
Grenade Launcher

Chimera
Multilaser, Hull Heavy Bolter
Heavy Stubber

Veterans
Melta Gun x 3

Chimera
Multilaser, Hull Heavy Flamer
Heavy Stubber

Veterans
Melta Gun x 3

Chimera
Multilaser, Hull Heavy Flamer
Heavy Stubber


Fast Attack
Devil Dog
Hull Multi Melta

Devil Dog
Hull Multi Melta

Hell Hound
Hull Heavy Flamer

Heavy Support
Leman Russ Battle Tank
Hull Lascannon

Leman Russ Battle Tank
Hull Lascannon

Leman Russ Demolisher
Hull Heavy Flamer


Total: 1750pts 1750pts

Post: #3

These are some pictures that I had on my phone

Post: #4

Love it. Always great to see a fellw IG player. I see you love Grenade Launchers just as much as I do
What do you mean missiles aint as effective as autocannons? While they may have less range, they can put a nice big template downrange.
Cannot wait to see more.

Post: #5

After looking at your guard army I need to make the comment Kaaabooooom.

On another note your paint job is nice, look forward to seeing more of them.

Post: #6

Just gotta say how much I love the yellow Grenade Launchers and other yellow details. Reminds me of mining equipment on some backwater colony.

Post: #7

i love the rust on your tank. Makes it look well used. Nice work.

Post: #8

Lately I've been working on a few more tanks. I have about sixteen assembled and a Baneblade is the works. My goals is to have my 1750pts list painted in the next few months. I have made the decision not to play until my list is painted.

I added the yellow to the models because I believe it ties the army together and makes it look a little more cohesive.

I think overall, Autocannons are more effective, but I tend to face heavier armor and need some way to deal with them at range.

I'll take some more pictures when I get home from work.

Post: #9

One thing I gotta question is your inclusion of heavy weapons into infantry squads. I find that heavy weapons are better off placed into heavy weapons squads (of 3 heavy weapons) so they don't slow down your infantry.

Post: #10

All of my infantry are in Chimeras, so I really don't have to worry about them being slowed down. The sqauds with Heavy Weapons Teams will mainly be stationary and are there to take out other transports or fast moving units while the PCS and Vets go after objectives.

Post: #11

Aaah okay. Nice to see a fully mechanised force. Just remember that in your average game (spearhead excluded) autocannons will be in range from turn 1.

Post: #12

ya I like your stuff everything has quite a nice even paint job.
good work.

and have you considered running any hyras they are great for craking open transports and killing much hated rasorbacks (take that blood angels and space wolves!)

Post: #13

It's nice to see actual painted guard who aren't just a bunch of veterans in chimeras with 3 plasma guns, a plasma pistol, a lascannon, melta bombs, a demo charge, and a few thousand other pieces of equipment that the emperor was too cheap to give to his "best soldiers"

Post: #14

My miniatures have been packed up for my upcoming move. I have three more tanks painted, two Chimeras and a Hell Hound. After I move and unpack I'll update the thread with more pictures.

In other news I'm going to be parting with my Vampire Counts. I have a large number or unassembled Skeletons, Ghouls, Zombies, Grave Guard, along with some assembled Zombies and Skeletons, a Corpse Cart, Empire Wizards that I will be posting in the trades section.

Post: #15

It is always sad to see a member leave a army, but it is good that your not giving up the game entirly. I look forward to seeing all your beautiful imperial guards army in the future.

Post: #16

That's a good looking army. Don't know if I'd have the patience to paint that much minis.
Good luck with the move.

Cheers, Wolfie

Post: #17

Interesting list, although why no advisors? Your opponent has to completely change his game style when he has -1 to his reserve rolls
How do your devil dogs perform? I haven't heard many other guard armies using them, but I've always wondered if it'd be worth it, I have the model as a banewolf (Its fluffy though, its a nurgle tank :P)
No side sponsons? Never field a Russ without heavy bolters. Then again, my main enemy is tyranids

Nice scheme, the Grenade Launchers come across as very original

Post: #18

(08-27-2010 12:34 AM)The Dark Lord Mr Fluffy Wrote:  Interesting list, although why no advisors? Your opponent has to completely change his game style when he has -1 to his reserve rolls
How do your devil dogs perform? I haven't heard many other guard armies using them, but I've always wondered if it'd be worth it, I have the model as a banewolf (Its fluffy though, its a nurgle tank :P)
No side sponsons? Never field a Russ without heavy bolters. Then again, my main enemy is tyranids

Nice scheme, the Grenade Launchers come across as very original

I've considered Advisors but I didn't have room for them in my list. If I dropped all of the Heavy Stubbers I could fit them in but currently the Stubbers are treating me well.

I really like the Devil Dogs. I treat them almost like a Mini Leman Russ. They're fairly good at taking out most transports and they're great at taking out infantry and living to tell about it. The trouble with the Bane Wolf for me is that it's almost a one shot glass cannon and vulnerable to assault.

I like to keep my Battle Tanks cheap. The only tanks I'd consider putting sponsons on would be the Extermintor or the Eradicator. Putting sponsons on any other thank will either dilute the AP of your main weapon or just cost too much.

I'm glad you all like the scheme.

Post: #19

I would put sponsons on the punisher (as well as a heavy stubber) for the sheer intimidation of 30+ shots per turn being fired at infantry. I also sponson the leman russ battle tank standard as it makes a great infantry/ light vehicle killer. However this varies from list to list due to the sheer cost of the tanks.

Post: #20

(08-29-2010 08:17 PM)Sanai Wrote:  I would put sponsons on the punisher (as well as a heavy stubber) for the sheer intimidation of 30+ shots per turn being fired at infantry. I also sponson the leman russ battle tank standard as it makes a great infantry/ light vehicle killer. However this varies from list to list due to the sheer cost of the tanks.

I think the Punisher is probably the most overcosted, under performing tank in the list. An Exterminator or Eradicator will outperform in 99/100 times.

In my opinion, our Heavy Support options need to fill the role of anti heavy infantry. This is especially true for Mechanized Guard. Our troops and transports have anti infantry covered in spades, tanks such as the Demolisher, Executioner, and even the standard Russ excel and taking out heavy infantry at a reasonable cost, and our fast attack choices are great for filling in the gaps.

The old saying for Guard still rings true today.

"Less toys, more boys"