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00:00:00 – 00:20:43
The video discusses the Space Marine Firestorm Assault Force, focusing on close-range shooting tactics and character enhancements for optimized gameplay. Strategic options like 'Burning Vengeance' and 'Crucible of Battle' are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of infantry and supporting transports. Key battle tactics, enhancements, and unit recommendations are covered, promoting a well-balanced gunline force. The value of units like flamestorm aggressors, eradicators, and repulsors, along with strategic army list compositions, are explored. Notable mentions include specific units, detachments, and chapters for close-range combat effectiveness in Warhammer 40K. The video concludes with a discussion on theoretical army lists for the Imperium and invites viewers to engage in theory crafting discussions.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the Space Marine Firestorm Assault Force, which is a new detachment in the Space Marine codex. The Firestorm assault force emphasizes close-range shooting, particularly with flamers and melters. The detachment’s core rule, Close Range Eradication, gives ranged weapons the assault keyword and provides +1 strength within 12 inches. This rule allows for more tactical positioning and can be beneficial against certain toughness levels of targets. The segment discusses character enhancements, strategy, and unit recommendations for utilizing this detachment effectively in mechanized shooty Space Marine armies.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, it is discussed how a strength bonus and core rules provide good support for close-range firepower in Space Marine armies. The video also mentions strategic options, such as using Battle Tactics for captains, and the benefits of dedicated transport units. Specific stratagems like ‘Burning Vengeance’ and ‘Crucible of Battle’ are highlighted for their tactical advantages in combat situations, offering additional shooting opportunities and a plus one to wound for infantry units. Overall, the segment emphasizes the importance of combining infantry lists with supporting transports for optimized gameplay in a Space Marine gunline force.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a few key battle tactics in Warhammer 40k. The first one mentioned is a tactic that helps improve the wounding of units, especially effective with high-strength weapons like melters or plasma. The second tactic mentioned is Rapid Embarkation, allowing units to re-enter a transport as long as they are within range and not in combat. The third tactic outlined is the Simulated Protocols, enhancing the damage output of Torrent weapons on a unit, typically best utilized with units having numerous Torrent weapons like Infernus Marines or aggressors paired with a Captain for devastating results. Lastly, Onslaught of Fire is mentioned as a toned-down version of Crucible, providing additional damage potential for units on the battlefield.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, a unit that disembarks from a transport must shoot at the closest eligible target within 12 inches and gets a plus one to hit if they destroy a model in the enemy squad. However, they must then take a battle shock test. The narrator explains that this may have limited value, except for preventing defensive strategies or potentially scaring enemies off secondary objectives. The Crucible of Battle is suggested as a more preferable option in most cases. Additionally, enhancements like War Tempered Artifices and Adamantine Mantle are discussed for melee weapon improvements and durability boosts. The Champion of Humanity for 10 points and Forged in Battle for 15 points are highlighted as valuable upgrades, with the latter providing more reliable value with the ability to change hit rolls or saving throws to an automatic six.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the value of a particular unit in terms of saving throws and offensive capabilities. They highlight the effectiveness of this unit in potentially saving lives and negating failed saves for a low cost. The speaker also mentions preferred buffing options and notable units for a specific detachment, such as flamestorm aggressors and repulsors. The advantages of using specific loadouts for the flamestorm aggressors and the repulsor’s transport capabilities are emphasized. Additionally, the potential of utilizing units like eradicators and devastators within this detachment is discussed. The impulser is also mentioned as well-suited for this detachment, particularly for ranged units and transports.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of using Bellator’s missile and the potential for advanced and drop tactics to maintain shooting capabilities. The detachment offers a variety of interesting options including captains for Battle Tactics, Vulcan Hasan for stratagem support, and infantry choices like aggressors, Hellblasters, and Blade Guard. The focus on infantry and transports is highlighted, with special mentions for Gladiator Lancers, Redemptor Dreadnoughts, and Repulsor Executioners. Divergent chapters, such as Black Templars and Death Watch, are also explored for their strengths in close-range combat. Lastly, a rough idea for a Firestorm Assault Army list is presented, emphasizing a mix of big threats, characters, and support units for an experimental force.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a potential army list for the Imperium in Warhammer 40K. They mention units like the lamb Raiders with multi melters, an impulser carrying Hellblasters and a Lieutenant, Devastators with multi melters, infiltrators, and eradicated units for strategic threats. The list is described as heavy hitting with fun elements, and the speaker emphasizes the power of units like the aggressors, blade guard, and Devastators. They invite viewers to engage in theory crafting and discuss possible army lists with this setup. The speaker hints at the competitive viability of this list and encourages viewers to subscribe for more similar content on the channel.