Quote:
Originally Posted by That_Guy  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. |
right. i totally agree with you, i just worded my response funny. basically yea, IG are not meant for CC but with the proper squad arrangement and tactical skill then your command squads can do at least pretty well :]
and yea, commisars can add up to lots of points, kenshin. you just have to watch out. i personally wouldn't equip them with carapace armor or anything terribly expensive, but powerfists would be great. leading a conscript platoon, and give him like a bolter or some such great ranged weapon and have a great fire support squad.
even though they have a BS of crap, you're bound to hit something with that many guns :]