So I was thinking about the triarch praetorians today and boggling that they are such a weak option. Especially with their weapon of choice the rod if the covenenant. We know that the Necrons are designed to be 6th Ed comparable. We can see proof of it with things like the monoliths heavy designation.
But when we look at alot of the weaker options in the codex, could we be looking at the shape of things to come? Preferred Enemy on Destroyers has most thinking that it will be effective in the shooting phase. Could 1A, jump pack close combat troops for 50 points lead us to another assumption?
Assault weapons can be used with their profile in the assault phase. It's the only thing I can think of that justifies their point cost and range.