Re: [Epic] Tactic Critique

From: Scott Shupe <shupes_at_...>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997 12:45:02 -0400

William Rood wrote:
>
> Last night saw the 5th time I used this tactic to
> winning effect. I think this is generic enough to
> be used by any army, but have only tested it with
> the Eldar force I have. Please critique!!

> ----
>
> Detachment 1: (approx. 265 points)
> 10 stands of Guardians mounted in 5 Wave Serpents,
> 2 warlocks, and nominate one of the warlocks as
> HQ.
>
> Detachment 2: (approx. 195 points)
> 10 Swooping Hawks, 10 Exarchs, 2 warlocks, and
> nominate one of warlocks as HQ.
>
> ----

> 5. Assault Phase
> In the assault phase, hawks move 45cm(or less)
> into a close combat with your target detachment.
> If the guardians are already disembarked, they
> fork onto either of the target detachments flanks,
> staying out of close combat, but giving supporting
> fire by being within 15 cm - while the wave
> serpents move straight up the middle to give
> supporting fire to the hawks.

        One minor problem here - the guardians and wave serpents
can't give supporting fire if they stay out of close combat. At
least 1 model from the detachment has to be in base to base contact
before the detachment can get involved. So you'd have to stick
at least 1 guardian or serpent in close combat, which could be a
problem if they can't reach.

Scott
shupes_at_...
Received on Wed Jul 23 1997 - 16:45:02 UTC