[40k] SoB combat patrol take 2

Ok, while I was trying to take Playa's advice about several smaller groups
the SoB list conspires against me trying to do that. Basic troop Sisters
have to come in units of at least 10; Dominions had started to look like a
better fit than Retributors for CP until I remembered their vehicle was a
MANDATORY upgrade; and Seraphim are just dang expensive for anything other
than a bare-bones unimproved unit of 5. So I reluctantly backed away from
my all-mechanized CP concept and give you my second take on it:

Sisters of Battle Combat Patrol - 399 pts, 22 models, 2 Faith Points

Troops: Battle Sisters squad x10 - 122 pts
-2x Flamers

Elites: Celestians x 6 - 118 pts (Faithful, 1 Faith Point)
-2x meltaguns
-Vet Sup w/ BP+PW

Fast Attack: Seraphim x 6 - 159 pts (Faitful, 1 Faith Point, +1 to Ld for
nearby units)
-Twin Hand Flamers
-Vet Sup w/ BP + PW (acts as Simulacrum Imperialis)

So now I have 3 units - one gunline, one slightly assaulty unit for power
armor/light vehicle hunting (assuming the meltas get close enough of course)
and one mobility unit. My biggest question now is, is it worth keeping the
Seraphim at 6? If I take them down to 5 models I gain back enough points to
either put a Vet Sup with a power weapon back into the 10-woman unit, or I
could give meltabombs or a set of twin-linked inferno pistols to the
Seraphim for more mobile antivehicle capability. I know even numbered
squads are typically better for break tests, but with the Seraphim's Hit and
Run ability giving them a bit of a safety cushion, is it worth dropping them
to 5 for some more toys?

Again, thoughts/criticisms gladly accepted. I'd like to get this thing
worked into a more-or-less stable form and start painting this weekend if
possible!

Thanks again,
Ken

Hey,

Kenneth Coble wrote:

> is it worth keeping the Seraphim at 6?

An antitank FA Unit should be the centerpiece of any CP list, imo.

This tactic means taking a minimum-size sacrificial Troops Unit.

> is it worth dropping them to 5 for some more toys?

Since survival for six turns is your Primary Objective, I'd say not.

Still, they should take as much Tank/ Hero killiness as possible.

> I'd like to get this thing worked into a more-or-less stable form and
> start painting this weekend if possible!

I say butch your Seraphs *way* up, even if at the expense of another
Unit.

Pity about the mandatory 'minimum 10' Troops thing.

Good luck!


Playa