tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024699607294401869.post1958925009654936073..comments2023-03-31T13:31:24.931+01:00Comments on The 40k n00b: Warhammer 40k Blog Network: Opinion On This Unit: Ironclad DreadnoughtWarflakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10466746323641160628noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024699607294401869.post-34713110102509458372011-07-28T15:40:37.381+01:002011-07-28T15:40:37.381+01:00The Ironclad is a solid choice for a drop dread. I...The Ironclad is a solid choice for a drop dread. It has less firepower than a standard Dreadnought but is much harder to kill and better in assault. As long as you can support it quickly, it makes for a strong first turn drop. However, this drop list has a few problems.<br /><br />Due to the Drop Pod Assault rule, half of your pods automatically land first turn while the remainder are normal reserves. The Sternguard are great support for the Ironclad, but you'll need three pods total so that you can drop both the Ironclad and Sternguard first turn. I would suggest putting one of the Tactical squads (the one with a meltagun, probably) in a drop pod for this reason.<br /><br />Also, I would suggest putting 4 combi-meltas in the Sternguard. Because they're a 10 man squad, they have the option to combat squad when they leave their drop pod. 4 melta shots would allow you to combat squad them as they arrive and put 2 shots each into 2 tanks. This can be a real help against heavily mechanized armies.Codicier Ignatiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15313921985581945781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024699607294401869.post-81528474439522037482011-07-28T15:36:22.939+01:002011-07-28T15:36:22.939+01:00I only see two drop pods in your list.
You would ...I only see two drop pods in your list.<br /><br />You would need a minimum of three, for two to arrive first round.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024699607294401869.post-47598940515366646322011-07-28T08:11:00.919+01:002011-07-28T08:11:00.919+01:00but then I don't use the spammed rifleman drea...but then I don't use the spammed rifleman dreads so perhaps some will disagree with me - I use assault cannon/heavy flamer loadout.DimmyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748903925658560870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024699607294401869.post-6031215761824178162011-07-28T08:10:08.185+01:002011-07-28T08:10:08.185+01:00I don't know about ironclads, but dreadnoughts...I don't know about ironclads, but dreadnoughts in general arriving via drop pod can cause quite a lot of damage ;) - With my SM I almost always take a dread in a pod in my listDimmyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748903925658560870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2024699607294401869.post-53265916988414642102011-07-27T23:54:41.643+01:002011-07-27T23:54:41.643+01:00I sold my Space Marine Codex long ago and therefor...I sold my Space Marine Codex long ago and therefor am not an expert on it but I can relate to what you are trying to achieve. In my Renegade Space Wolves army, The Ravenous, I use a Dreadnought with a Multi-Melta/Heavy Flamer via a Drop Pod. He was added to compliment my Long Fang squad (5 Multi-Meltas) that also drop pods in with Logan Grimnar (relentless enabler). Together they have the ability to pop 3 vehicles the turn 1 thus stripping my opponents mobility.HOTpandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480850003869609864noreply@blogger.com