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Upcoming Tournament - picking my army

PostPosted: February 14th, 2017, 2:46 am
by chunky04
We have a tourney coming up on 4th March. It is a 200 point Limited Insertion event with 12XP Spec Ops.

The Missions are:

Frontline
Supplies
Highly Classified (High Difficulty - you only get one secondary objective and have to live with it)
Seize the Antennae

This is a very interesting set of missions. Supplies and Seize the Antennae require specialists for button pushing, but not necessarily an overwhelming number of them or a specific type. Frontline only needs specialists for a single classified objective, while Highly Classified needs to cover Doctor/Paramedic, Engineer and Hacker at a minimum.

Highly Classified is particularly challenging in this format. Trying to cover all of the Classifieds in a 200 point limited insertion list is quite difficult. I've done a bit of a rundown on the classifieds below:

Data Scan: Hacker only, probably needs to be up the board, Difficult (-3 MOD)

Sabotage: D-Charges, needs to be up the board

Experimental Drug - Doc or Paramedic, needs dudes to heal

Telemetry: FO or Hacker with Spotlight, probably needs to be up the board

Test Run: Engineer, plus bots to heal

Extreme Prejudice: no specialists required, somewhat random

HVT: Espionage: Hacker, needs to be up the board, Difficult (-3 MOD), HVT based

HVT: Retroengineering: Engineer, can be done with G: Servant, Easy (MOD +3)

HVT: Innoculation: Doc or Medic, can be done with G: Servant, Easy (MOD +3)

HVT: Designation: FO or Hacker with Spotlight, needs to be up the board, Difficult (2 rolls needed), HVT based

So in terms of specialist requirements, Hackers can do 4 classifieds (Killer Hackers excepted as they don't have Spotlight), Engineers have 2 exclusive classifieds, and pack D-Charges for a 3rd. Docs and Paramedics also cover two. Forward Observers also cover 2, but can be replaced with Hackers.

In terms of looking at these classified, some models start to standout. Doctor/Engineer profiles with G: Servants become very valuable, with on model able to complete 4 Classifieds in relative safety thanks to G: Synch helpers. Forward Deploying Hackers are also very valuable, as all of their classifieds are likely to require being up the board. Infiltration is likely to be the best bet here.

When I originally started building lists, I had not realised it was Spec Ops and was struggling heavily with Highly Classified with only 10 orders, and I enjoy sectorial armies to the point where I don't really play vanilla. My armies are Corregidor, Qapu Khalqi, Hassassin Bahrain, Acontecimento and Imperial Service. Lately I have been playing Acontecimento, but they were a huge struggle without Spec Ops, as they only have one option for Doctor or Engineer, and both are WIP12, making it a big risk to rely on them for that role.

Once I realised Spec Ops were allowed it made it a whole lot easier. I have had a bit of a crack at a list pair for each of my factions, I'll post them up over the next few days, would be interested in what people think - or even other people's takes on list under this set of rules and scenarios (any faction including the boring Vanilla ones :p)

One more note:

- if terrain is similar to the previous tournament, there will likely be some solid spots for snipers, so I tend to like link teams involving one

Acontecimento Lists

Shock Army of Acontecimento - Limited Insertion 200 Highly Classified (199/200 | 2.5/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0

Knight of Montesa Light Rocket Launcher | Combi Rifle, Light Rocket Launcher, Chain-Colt, Breaker Pistol / Shock CCW (50)
Naga Hacker | Assault Hacking Device, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (32)
Peacemaker Heavy Shotgun | Heavy Shotgun / Electric Pulse (21)
Auxbot | Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse
Regular MULTI Sniper Rifle | Sapper, MULTI Sniper Rifle, Pistol / Knife (22)
Regular Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10)
Regular Paramedic | MediKit, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (12)
Regular Combi | Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10)
Regular Combi | Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10)
Indigo Spec-Ops | (1 WIP, CH: Mimetism, Engineer, Doctor, Boarding Shotgun) Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10 | 12 XP)
Palbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Palbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Pathfinder Dronbot Combi | Combi Rifle / Electric Pulse (16)

Looking at Shock Army of Acontecimento, they are fairly lacking in Engineers and Doctors, with only the bog standard WIP12's being available. I therefore made my Spec Ops a Doctor/Engineer with palbots. I have a defensive link that should provide opportunities for healing, as well as a couple of remotes. The Naga Assault Hacker can cover all of the hacking and FO classifieds. My main concern is a lack of depth and redundancy, which could be a big problem. I'm hoping my Mechanised Deployment contingent can help clear the way for my Naga, and the link team can hopefully protect my Spec Ops.

Shock Army of Acontecimento - 200 Limited Insertion Kill + Specialists (200/200 | 4/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 9 1 0

Indigo Spec-Ops | (1 BS, CH: Mimetism, MULTI Sniper Rifle) Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10 | 12 XP)
Regular MULTI Sniper Rifle | Sapper, MULTI Sniper Rifle, Pistol / Knife (22)
Regular Paramedic | MediKit, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (12)
Regular MineLayer | Minelayer, Sensor, Combi Rifle, Antipersonnel Mines, Pistol / Knife (14)
Regular Combi | Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10)
Knight of Montesa Spitfire Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Spitfire, Chain-Colt, Breaker Pistol / Shock CCW (50)
Naga Observer | Forward Observer, Combi Rifle, Antipersonnel Mines, Pistol / Knife (28)
Naga Killer Hacker | Killer Hacking Device, Combi Rifle, Antipersonnel Mines, Pistol / Knife (30)
Peacemaker Heavy Shotgun | Heavy Shotgun / Electric Pulse (21)
Auxbot | Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse
Warcor Aerocam | Aerocam, Flash Pulse, Stun Pistol / Knife (3)

This list is a lot more about killing the enemy, adding in a Spec Ops uber-sniper to another Regular sniper for a very scary defensive link, combined with strong forward deploying elements. It could very possibly end up with unachievable Classifieds though.

Qapu Khalqi Lists

Qapu Khalqi - QK Highly Classified 200 LI (199/200 | 4/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0

Husam Spec-Ops | (1 WIP, Engineer, Hacking Device, CH: Mimetism, Boarding Shotgun) Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (16 | 12 XP)
Nasmat Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Nasmat Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Hawwa' Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (21)
Hawwa' Hacker | Assault Hacking Device, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (26)
Shihab HMG | HMG / Electric Pulse (25)
Ghulam Sniper Rifle | Sniper Rifle, Pistol / Knife (16)
Ghulam Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)
Ghulam Doctor | Doctor Plus, MediKit, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (16)
Hafza Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (16)
Hafza Heavy Rocket Launcher | Heavy Rocket Launcher, Assault Pistol / Knife (18)
Hawwa' Hacker | Assault Hacking Device, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (26)

With the excellent Haqqislam Doctors, my Spec Op in this one is an Engineer. I also decided to make him a Hacker, to provide Supportware to my Shihab TR Remote. I have a Doctor embedded into a Fire Team to get some heals, and the link could move forward if necessary. I have a few camo infiltrators for the Hacker and FO classifieds.

Qapu Khalqi - 200 Point Limited Insertion Kill + Specialists (200/200 | 1/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0

Husam Spec-Ops | (1 BS, Specialist Troop, CH: Mimetism, Viral Rifle) Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (16 | 12 XP)
Odalisque Spitfire | Nanopulser, Spitfire, Pistol / Knife (30)
Odalisque Boarding Shotgun | Nanopulser, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (23)
Hafza Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (17)
Odalisque Boarding Shotgun | Nanopulser, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (23)
Hafza Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (16)
Hawwa' Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (21)
Hawwa' Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (21)
Hawwa' Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (21)
Ghulam Rifle | Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (12)

This is the more combat oriented list, using the Spec Ops as a Viral Rifle killer while also still able to push buttons, in a very aggressive Odalisque link team. I also have 3 camo infiltrators with Boarding Shotguns. This list should be able to be very strong in the midfield.

Corregidor

Corregidor Jurisdictional Command - Corregidor Highly Classified 200 LI (200/200 | 3.5/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 9 1 0

Vortex Spec-Ops | (1 WIP, CH: Mimetism, Engineer, Doctor, Boarding Shotgun) Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10 | 12 XP)
Zondbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Zondbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Tomcat Engineer | Engineer, Combi Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Pistol / Knife (22)
Intruder HMG | HMG, Grenades, Pistol / CCW (42)
Jaguar Chain Rifle | Chain Rifle, Smoke Grenades, Pistol / DA CCW (10)
Wildcat Spitfire | Spitfire, Pistol / Knife (24)
Wildcat Engineer | Engineer, Combi Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Pistol / Knife (23)
Wildcat Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Combi Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Pistol / Knife (19)
Bandit Hacker | Assault Hacking Device, Light Shotgun, Adhesive Launcher, Pistol / DA CCW (28)
Transductor Zond Repeater | Flash Pulse / Electric Pulse (8)
Salyut Minesweeper | Minesweeper, Repeater, Electric Pulse (8)

Corregidor Jurisdictional Command - Corregidor 200 Point Limited Insertion Kill + Specialists (194/200 | 3.5/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0

Vortex Spec-Ops | (1 BS, Minelayer, HMG) Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10 | 12 XP)
Lupe Balboa Combi | Combi Rifle, Nanopulser, Panzerfaust, Smoke Grenades, Pistol / CCW (23)
Alguacil Paramedic | MediKit, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (12)
Alguacil Observer+Repeater | Forward Observer, Deployable Repeater, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (12)
Alguacil Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10)
Hellcat Boarding Shotgun | Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (21)
Salyut EVO | EVO Hacking Device, Electric Pulse (25)
Reaktion Zond HMG | HMG / Electric Pulse (26)
Tsyklon Spitfire | Spitfire, Pitcher / Electric Pulse (31)
Lunokhod Akrylat-Kanone | Heavy Shotgun, Akrylat-Kanone, CrazyKoalas / Electric Pulse (24)

Hassassin Bahram

Hassassin Bahram - HB Highly Classified 200 LI (200/200 | 4/4)

Group #1 | 9 Models | 9 0 0

Muyib Spitfire | X Visor, Spitfire, Pistol / Knife (28)
Muyib Doctor | Doctor Plus, MediKit, Rifle, Light Shotgun, D.E.P., Pistol / Knife (27)
Muyib Heavy Rocket Launcher | X Visor, Heavy Rocket Launcher, Pistol / Knife (22)
Muyib Smoke | Rifle, Light Grenade Launcher, Smoke Light Grenade Launcher, Pistol / Knife (23)
Muyib Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Panzerfaust, Pistol / Knife (24)
Shihab HMG | HMG / Electric Pulse (25)
Farzan Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (23)
Husam Spec-Ops | (1 WIP, Engineer, Hacking Device, CH: Mimetism, Boarding Shotgun) Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (12 | 12 XP)
Rafiq Rifle | Light Shotgun, Rifle / Electric Pulse (16)

Hassassin Bahram - 200 Pt Limited Insertion Kill + Specialists (200/200 | 2/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0

Husam Spec-Ops | (2 BS, Engineer, Viral Rifle) Rifle, Light Shotgun, Panzerfaust, Pistol / Knife (24 | 12 XP)
Muyib Minelayer (Viral) | Minelayer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, D.E.P., Viral Mines, Pistol / Knife (25)
Muyib Doctor | Doctor Plus, MediKit, Rifle, Light Shotgun, D.E.P., Pistol / Knife (27)
Muyib Spitfire | X Visor, Spitfire, Pistol / Knife (28)
Muyib Heavy Rocket Launcher | X Visor, Heavy Rocket Launcher, Pistol / Knife (22)
Farzan Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (23)
Ghulam Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)
Ghulam Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (12)
Ghulam Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)
Ghulam Observer | Forward Observer, Rifle, Light Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)

Imperial Service

Imperial Service - IS 200 Point Limited Insertion Highly Classified (200/200 | 1/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 9 1 0

Ninja Hacker | Assault Hacking Device, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife, Shock CCW (40)
Guǐ Fēng Spec-Ops | (1 BS, CH: Mimetism, Spitfire) Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (13 | 12 XP)
Celestial Guard Kuang Shi Control Device | Kuang Shi Control Device, Smoke Light Grenade Launcher, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (13)
Celestial Guard Boarding Shotgun | Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (12)
Celestial Guard Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (13)
Celestial Guard Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)
Lù Duān Mk12 | Mk12, Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse (21)
Sophotect Doctor+Engineer | Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (31)
Yudbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Yudbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Sforza Viral Rifle | Viral Rifle, Adhesive Launcher, Nanopulser, Pistol / Electric Pulse (25)
Celestial Guard Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)

Imperial Service - IS 200 Point Limited Insertion Kill + Specialists (198/200 | 4/4)

Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0

Guǐ Fēng Spec-Ops | (1 BS, Hacking Device, Doctor, Spitfire) Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (13 | 12 XP)
Celestial Guard Hacker | Hacking Device, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (21)
Celestial Guard Kuang Shi Control Device | Kuang Shi Control Device, Smoke Light Grenade Launcher, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (13)
Celestial Guard Observer | Forward Observer, Boarding Shotgun, Pistol / Knife (13)
Celestial Guard Lieutenant | Lieutenant, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (13)
Sophotect Doctor+Engineer | Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (31)
Yudbot Servant | Electric Pulse (3)
Hùsòng HMG | HMG / Electric Pulse (25)
Lù Duān Mk12 | Mk12, Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse (21)
Rui Shi Spitfire | Spitfire / Electric Pulse (20)
Hùsòng HMG | HMG / Electric Pulse (25)