On Sun 22 Jun, Richard Dewsbery wrote:
> Sean Smith wrote:
> Great comparison, and useful. But ...
> This is where it falls down, though. As the LandRaiders are more
> susceptable to suppression from BMs, an enemy would always target them
> first. In a prolonged exchange over a series of turns, the Leman Russ's
> can take more casualties, will take longer to effectively suppress, and
> dish out more suppression markers. Vs infantry. Against tanks or
> titans, the Land Raiders would be able to prune the enemy down to size
> much more effectively. As with all good wargames, it comes down to
> choosing the right tool for the job.
> >
> > Conclusion
> >
> > If your wanting to inflict blast markers and kill units
> > armour values 3+ or less, use Firepower. If you are wanting
> > kill units with armour 4+, in the open or above (3+ in cover)
> > and not so concerned about inflicting blast makers, use
> > landraiders.
>
> Because of the effect of BMs, I think that the break-even point is
> between the 4+ and weaker, for which I'd use Leman Russ's; and 5+ or
> better armour for which land raiders should be used.
I have to disagree I don't think that Land raiders that susceptable to BMs.
In my example even in the second round of firing the Land raiders could
inflict 4.5 kills vs 1 kill for the remaining two Leman Russ
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