Of course Imperial Guard is not suitable for close combat. I would never charge guardmen into CC unlees im absolutly shure to win it. Command squads have the option, however, to kit every soldier in it for CC, and with the added benifits of Priests, they become excellent Counter Assault units. Once an opponent slams into my lines, the next turn, they can expect a face full of chaines by the command squad. If they don't finish it, the other guardsmen will. It helps so you dont have to focus all your forces on this one group. Of course, any dedicated assault unit from any other army will slaughter the squad, but I dont expect them to anyways. |