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[Outkast Samurai]

I'm with Stubb on this one, I was going to go with a better indirect CAV but I'm still looking over the Treb before tossing in that vote. I'd like to see a fast air class transport like the Lynx. The Czar is ok but I want my infantry on top of the enemy yesterday.
I would also like to see the Paladin make a reappearance. The Centurion is a great super but I'd like to see another big monster out there on the field.

[papabees]

I always use a Ghast for Gunships. The Templars have no air power that a hard target has to worry about. A Mamba w/ Piercing/4 would be awesome since we have no main battletank. Not sure I'm sold on the Crusader w/ Linked as opposed to the RAV 4 piercing/2.

[Saint of Sinners]

What type of units do the templars need, what kind of holes are you guys having to fill in with open units?

A new tanks would be good. Maybe a fast hover tank with linked SAs

What can I love the Link SA. I roll really bad and any chance to try again is good in my book. So obviousily I love the Crusader having link.

[papabees]

Something else that I've noticed is with IA attacks new effectiveness the Templars need a mainline CAV with a IFM. It can be very effective now to use a sections IFMs to soften up a target on a large board but the Templars don't have a model to fill that roll. Kinda like a Warlord but w/ better bang for the buck (always seemed overpriced to me compared to the 'Tator 60).

[Saint of Sinners]

Something else that I've noticed is with IA attacks new effectiveness the Templars need a mainline CAV with a IFM. It can be very effective now to use a sections IFMs to soften up a target on a large board but the Templars don't have a model to fill that roll. Kinda like a Warlord but w/ better bang for the buck (always seemed overpriced to me compared to the 'Tator 60).

For about a hundred more points your getting better range and better armor with the Warlord. While a point here or there might not seem like much, but when you take in the synergy between the extra 12" of range and the higher armor, you can see the difference. At 30" the 'lord is needing only a 6 or better, while the Dickie is needing an eight.

If that's not enough the 'lord has a slower degrade then the Dickie. The Dickie has a glassjaw when it comes to defense.

I'll stand by my call the the Warlord is the best CAV in the Open Market. Its better then some Faction Specific ones.

[EntilZha]

Something else that I've noticed is with IA attacks new effectiveness the Templars need a mainline CAV with a IFM. It can be very effective now to use a sections IFMs to soften up a target on a large board but the Templars don't have a model to fill that roll. Kinda like a Warlord but w/ better bang for the buck (always seemed overpriced to me compared to the 'Tator 60).

For about a hundred more points your getting better range and better armor with the Warlord. While a point here or there might not seem like much, but when you take in the synergy between the extra 12" of range and the higher armor, you can see the difference. At 30" the 'lord is needing only a 6 or better, while the Dickie is needing an eight.

If that's not enough the 'lord has a slower degrade then the Dickie. The Dickie has a glassjaw when it comes to defense.

I'll stand by my call the the Warlord is the best CAV in the Open Market. Its better then some Faction Specific ones.

I'll confirm your call.

The Warlord is a great model to build Independent task forces around.

[papabees]

OK fellow Knights. I find myself having a difficult time coming up with a viable 1500 pt force for the Mega Battle game coming up in Dayton. I've been playing with a 3k cap since inception and find it difficult to come up with something for the Templars. I thought about this:

Bonds of Knighthood

Armor Section 1067 pts
2x Duelist
1x Crusader

Rifle Section 429
3x Armored Rifle Team, AT-23 & Jet Pack upgrades

Not sold on this idea. I thought the infantry might be a surprise to some. Anyway, give me some 1500 point ideas gentlemen.

[Outkast Samurai]

Let me see if I can dig up some of my old lists. I have some fun stuff tucked away for my Templars that has proven itself in the heat of combat.

[Chrome]

Are you guys using the eratta? If so, I'd make room for a Centurion. Those new Linked guns are suh-weet!

[sethohman]

Are you guys using the eratta? If so, I'd make room for a Centurion. Those new Linked guns are suh-weet!

Yes - Eratta will be in effect. Bringing a Centurion would probably limit you to 1 section - but it would be a good one.

Mike

[papabees]

Are you guys using the eratta? If so, I'd make room for a Centurion. Those new Linked guns are suh-weet!

Yes - Eratta will be in effect. Bringing a Centurion would probably limit you to 1 section - but it would be a good one.

Mike

That's what I was thinking. I love the thing and almost always put one in a larger force but it will take up almost half my points and be a very tempting target.

[sethohman]

Are you guys using the eratta? If so, I'd make room for a Centurion. Those new Linked guns are suh-weet!

Yes - Eratta will be in effect. Bringing a Centurion would probably limit you to 1 section - but it would be a good one.

Mike

That's what I was thinking. I love the thing and almost always put one in a larger force but it will take up almost half my points and be a very tempting target.

Centurion + Crusader + Duellist would be a good section. Either throw in a puma or a orbital pinpoint + smoke strike. Lots of stuff to target lock and run ECM. I'd probably take the strikes - that smoke strike can give you a good round to stay out in the open if you had to. And the orbital pinpoint is alwasy handy.

Mike

[Mchandler]

well, I have started up my Templars forces......

have procured 2 centurions, 1 duelist, also have a spartan, warlord, and a couple of other H-M

[Saint of Sinners]

well, I have started up my Templars forces......

have procured 2 centurions, 1 duelist, also have a spartan, warlord, and a couple of other H-M

You can never go wrong with quality products from H-M

[Mchandler]

kewl....

as a BL I am looking at becoming familar with all factions so i can better help my players