Since, in reading the codex, it seems that only two flamers can be taken per squad of bikes... is it a safe bet for Salamanders to exclusively field squads of three, to get as many flamer-bikes out as possible?
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Since, in reading the codex, it seems that only two flamers can be taken per squad of bikes... is it a safe bet for Salamanders to exclusively field squads of three, to get as many flamer-bikes out as possible?
The danger is that they are only squads of 3 so they are quite vulnerable.
Don't forget the combi-flamer on the Sergeant.
Why not get a Command Squad who can take 4 with an Apothecary to boot.
I've never been a fan of arming an entire unit with heavy/special weapons as you lose one per model.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Overmyer
Always need some bullet absorption
What about some big biker squads and combat squadding them? I'm new to the Space Marines (Iron Hands for me), but I think bikers can do that right? Then the non-special weapons models can provide some cover for the flamers, and they won't have to Jink.
Why not some melta guns though, and run Vulkan He'stan? The attack-bikes would be pretty fearsome then, and you could put those in the non-flamer groups for pop'n'fry. Or are the meltas better done with drop pods, and maybe Ironclads?
In fact 2 squads of 3 are less vulnerable than 1 squad of 6.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfshade
1) they can field more special weapons
2) they are easier to hide
3) if they come under heavy fire (lets say grav centurions for example) only 3 will die instead of 6
4) you can grab 2 objectives instead of 1