Sv: [Epic] Eldar Things

From: Jon Nielsen <jon_at_...>
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 1997 23:56:05 +0100

Colen wrote to us:

> Hi chaps, me here.

> 1) Actually making a Harlequin Detachment. What would you chaps use for:
> a) the Great Harlequin- a normal harlequin stand with an Exarch is the
> best I can come up with

As I said last week, I'm going to convert a G.H. from a Chaos Lord model.
He's perfect: Got a robe, sword, nice gun and a banner. He won't need
much convert'in, but he'll be tough. >;-]

> b) the Shadow Seer- as above, but with a Farseer model

Yeah, fine. Alternative paint job will make him stand out.

> c) the Solitaire- if it was just an exarch added, how would you
> differentiate it from the G.H.?
 
Maby this could be made out of, say, a scout???

> 2) Making Guardian Assault Detachments (shock! horror!). Putting an
> Exarch in a Guardian unit gives you units that are as good as Orks in
> assault, for only 9 points, and faster, with cheap psykers. What would
> you say about this?

I think this would be too cheesy. The Eldar list reflect that they have
superior
gear but are not good fighters, like the orks. Guardians are weak and
should remain so (sob..). I play Eldar as you know, and would like to
see my troops become better, but this is just not right. BUT:

> 3) Making Jetbike Assault Detachments (nooooo!). Jetbiker chaps, with
> Exarches and a few Warlocks.

Great! It can reflect Adspect Warriors on Jetbikes. In WH40K these
exist (Shining Spears). I've looked at the list and here is my proposal:
(Wery fair, I think)

Adspect Warriors + Jetbike:

Shining Spears: Move: 40cm Range: 15cm FP: 2 Assault: 3
17 points per unit Armour: 4+ Special: Skimmer

                                Options: Exarch +1 Point (+Assault =
Assault: 4)
                                              Warloch +10 Points (Psyker)

Notes: The Assault value of 3: Like Marines, it should drop one when
           upgradet to bike.
           The cost: Adspect W. + 7 PT for the Jetbike = 17 PT.
           Note that this is much like A.W. with Jump Packs,
           only faster and with a better FP (and a higher cost) {:-)
 

There you have it. What do you think, Colen? Anyone else?
(for quick reply, I have also mailed this to you directly - the server's
just so slow)


Jon "The Psyker" Nielsen
jon_at_...

This is Lameth, The Dark Messiah, signing off
Received on Sun Nov 09 1997 - 22:56:05 UTC