3.5/5 stars, rounded up. Some customization is possible, but command squads do it better.
Background.
Beginning our look at the Elites section, the veteran tactical squad represents those marines who have been doing the job, and doing it well, for a long time. They are afforded more deadly weaponry where appropriate and set the example by which others are measured.
Strengths.
There is some customization available here. Disintegration weapons are a reasonable option, but you only have a 3+ save. Shotgund are great from a tactical status point of view. Volkite chargers are merely okay so long as you have them in numbers.
The double wound is nice and the BS=5 argues for medium ranged shooting attacks. Line (1) is also handy.
Weaknesses.
The armour save of 3+ is a problem for disintegration weapons - you would be better with a command squad for the 2+ armour save. But equally, the points cost is understandably lower here. So you get what you pay for.
The advanced characteristics are not high either.
Builds.
5 Veterans, 4 Disintegration Rifles, 1 Heavy Disintegrator, Augury Scanner, Nuncio Vox (140 points).
Disintegration squad. Possibly disintegrating yourself as well.
Take combi-weapons instead for melta-cide duty if required.
Take combi-weapons instead for melta-cide duty if required.
5 Veterans, 5 Shotguns, Sergeant with Thunder Hammer, Nuncio Vox, Vexilla (130 points)
Apply some tactical conditions and generally be annoying! Several of these are very annoying, rest assured.
10 Veterans, 10 Volkite Chargers, Sergeant with Power Fist, Nuncio Vox, Vexilla (215 points).
Volkite means going big. Range means you will probably get into close combat, hence the vexilla.
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