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Hail to the King – 40K's Next Unbelievable List?

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Presenting “The Blue Tide”, proof positive that 40K Formations have officially jumped the shark!

by Rob Baer & Larry Vela
The Blue Tide is based on a simple idea –  that being able to use Formations to get free stuff is awesome, so we should get AS MUCH of it as possible.  This army isn’t sexy, in fact its all dull meat and potatoes units.  But, thanks to the “miracle” of the Gladius Strike force fielding dual Demi-companies, this entire force is both Objective Secured and fields a SHOCKING 33% free units.
Let’s say that again, in a 1000pt game, you will have 1500pts of units on the table.  In a 2000pt game, you will be fielding 3000pts versus your opponents 2000.  This army doesn’t win by fancy maneuvering, it wins by sheer attrition, and objective swarming.
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Welcome to “The Blue Tide”

DETACHMENT: Gladius Strike Force 1-2 Core, 1+ Auxiliary (All Objective Secured)
 
Battle Demi-Company One (Core Choice 1)
1 Captain (90)
Tac (70)
Tac (70)
Tac (70)
Assault (70)
Dev (70, 0HBs)
440pts – Grants  4 free Razorbacks 1 free Drop Pod/Rhino ( BONUS 255pts )
Battle Demi-Company Two (Core Choice 1)

1 Chaplain (90)
Tac (70)
Tac (70)
Tac (70)
Assault (70)
Dev (70, 0HBs)
440pts Grants  4 free Razorbacks 1 free Drop Pod/Rhino ( BONUS 255pts )
 
+ Suppression Force (Auxiliary Choice 1)
2 Whirlwind (130)
1 Land Speeder (45)
Detachment total: 1055pts
Actual points in models: 1565pts
“Free Bonus” points in models: 510pts
 
22 Objective Secured Units
9HBs (8 are TL)
2 Whirlwinds
 
Now Double that at a bit over 2000pts.
 
Detachment total: 2110pt
Actual points in models: 3130pts
“Free” points in models: 1020pts
 
44 Objective Secured Units
18HBs (16 are TL)
4 Whirlwinds
 
Of course you could drop the second pair of Demi Battle Companies and load up on other formations – your mileage may vary 🙂

(updated)

 
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Episode 4 – Space Marines Codex [Top 10 Biggest Changes] We run down the new Space Marine Codex, Top 10 Biggest Changes, and a  Space Marines “Super Friends” Army List.

~BOOM – Razorspam is back with a vengeance. And you all thought Wave Serpents were bad…

 

About the Author: Rob Baer

Virginia Restless, Miniature Painter & Cat Dad. I blame LEGOs. There was something about those little-colored blocks that started it all... Twitter @catdaddymbg