well, i'm definately changing armies next year, and as i'm still collecting the bitz i need for my marines, i figured i'd sit down and look at eldar as i have most of the models already!
not too much of theme this time around, though i'v tried for a fairly speedy ground force that can be a little crafty as well...
Craftworld Vagonbrei
HQ: The Warrior; Autarch Lantesh w/Shuriken pistol, Plasma & Haywire grenades, Forceshield.
Eldar jetbike, Mandiblasters, Laser lance, Fusion gun.
Cost; 140 pts
pure and simply, i went for the nastiest load-out i could think of! mainly have him snipe any tanks trying to mug the other jetbikes and then have him support the spears with his 5 S6 attacks on the charge!
HQ: Farseer Jolinar w/Shuriken pistol, Witchblade, Ghost helm, Rune armour.
Singing spear, Spirit stones.
Eldritch storm, Guide, Mind war.
Cost; 138 pts
again, i've tried to go for an offensive approch here. i am toying with the idea though of swaping guide for doom in order to combine it with eldritch storm?!!
Elites: Raknor, Exarch w/Dragon’s breath flamer, Melta bombs.
5 Fire Dragons each w/Fusion gun, Melta bombs.
Cost; 108 pts
Transport: Wave Serpent w/Shuriken cannon, Twin-linked Shiruken cannon.
Cost; 110 pts
tank hunter plain and simple.
the serpent is set-up so it can handle any nearby infantry or else take pot shots should a transported unit avoid being entangled...
Elites: Marilith, Exarch w/Mirrorswords, Banshee mask.
7 Howling Banshees each w/Banshee mask, Shuriken pistol, Power weapon.
Cost; 150 pts
will use fleet of foot over a transport as there's the potential for an 18" maximum move here! plus i'll avoid the nastier effects of not assaulting out of a moving serpent...
Troops: Ryak, Exarch w/Diresword & Shuriken pistol, Defend, Bladestorm.
9 Dire Avengers each w/Avenger Shuriken catapult.
Cost; 172 pts
diresword is for annoyance value... if it works, great! if not, then it forced another Ld test and eventually one of them will be failed at some point.
Troops: Warlock Kainan w/Shuriken pistol, Witchblade, Rune armour, Enhance.
11 Storm Guardians each w/Shuriken pistol, Close combat weapon..
cost; 128 pts
no one expects these guys! again, this is mainly for modeling purposes but it also provides me with a cheap and sacrifical combat unit that still has a nifty I5!
depending on how the banshee works (or doesn't!
) i might drop her to add in some flamers for crowd control???
Troops: 6 Guardian Jetbikes w/Twin-linked Shuriken catapults.
cost; 132 pts
ablative armour for the spears... they'll fly slighty ahead and force target priority tests.
or else i can zip them off down the opposit flank to go after any objectives.
Fast attack: 4 Shining Spears each w/Laser lance & Jetbike w/Twin-linked Shuriken catapult.
Cost; 140 pts
another evil combat unit and one that'll be fun to throw into T3 specialist units like inquisitors!
they also kill marines on 2's which is nice.
Heavy Support: 4 Dark Reapers each w/Reaper launcher.
Cost; 140 pts
my main anti-meq. sit well back and blaze away!
Heavy Support: 2 Warwalkers each w/2 Eldar missile launchers
Cost; 140 pts
my long ranged anti-tank. they are also greatly adaptable and can take out any 4+ save units or else suppot the reapers with some more meq krak rockets!
Total pts cost; 1498 pts
well, could it work or i am i hopelessly doomed?!!
cheers!