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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:28 pm 
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Hi All

Can people please advise how many of each of the below minis I would ever need for a 3000 point competative force?

Tiger Shark AX-1-0
Orca Dropship
Tau Barracudas
Tiger Shark
Tau Piranhas
Tau Tetras

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:39 pm 
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That somewhat depends on how the list develops  :;):

I would say that the AX-1-0 pair is going to be very popular while its the only TK outside the Manta.

Can't see many times you'd need more than one Orca (unless the not-being-mentioned-fish stays/comes back).

Barracudas a pair will be necessary, most armies need interceptors, you might use two formations but realatively rarely (though if the list goes more air heavy that might change).

The current Tigershark isn't that exciting, if it gets drones drop back (50/50 at most) it might be worth a look.  There was suggestions that the above-unmentioned-fish might become a Tigershark variant, if so it might be worth a look, but so far as I am aware there have been no stats posted for it yet (E&C's list has a Orca-bomber-thing that might be similar).

I would say at least 6 each of Piranhas and Tetras.  Again it depends on how the list goes.  In 5.1 I was using a mix of 15, and as the points go up I used more Piranhas (more big AT targets as points go up).





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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:31 pm 
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Thanks clausewitz for your help

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:45 pm 
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I'll second some of those recommendations.

You will always want a pair of AX-10s, just so you have some TK ability without having to take a Manta.

You will always want a pair of Cudas.  Interceptors are your friend.

I would want a pair of regular Tigersharks for ground attacks.

Piranhas and Tetras are important, especially with the changes to the Markerlight system that we are discussing.

Finally, *if* (and that is a big if) the Alien Aux get to fight in CC like they're all supposed to, you may want more than one Orca.  I would absolutely have one.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:53 pm 
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:24 am 
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Frog, if you're going to order any FW aircraft let me know and I'll go in with you to help reduce your shipping costs if you like. I need some chaos aircraft.  :agree:


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:58 am 
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Quote: (Dobbsy @ 12 Aug. 2009, 11:24 )

Frog, if you're going to order any FW aircraft let me know and I'll go in with you to help reduce your shipping costs if you like. I need some chaos aircraft.  :agree:

Sure dude

When do you want to do the order?

The postage appears to be 15 pounds so not all that bad.

I am thinking of doing it tonight, however I can wait for when you have the money.

Let me know

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:09 am 
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Who knows, we may be able to get the order up to 250 pounds for free postage (unlikley however unless I go to Wargamer which I may do)

The Hammerheads that are left are :

EPIC TAU HAMMERHEADS WITH TWIN LINKED PLASMA TURRET (3)
EPIC TAU HAMMERHEADS WITH DUAL MISSILE POD TURRET (3)
EPIC TAU SKYRA (3)

I know that it is probably worth getting a Skyray, but how about the other 2?

I am still at two minds whether to wait for the community to make the Hammerheads, use alternates or buy these while they still exist?

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:57 am 
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I am about to order some stuff from FW as well Forg as the dollar is quite good atm.


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:23 am 
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Quote: (Blish @ 12 Aug. 2009, 13:57 )

I am about to order some stuff from FW as well Forg as the dollar is quite good atm.

Awesome

Shall we talk more Thursday about what we want for an order?

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:07 am 
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Sure sounds good.  8v)


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