[Elemental_Elf]

Hello!

I need some help. You see there's a 1750 point RTT coming to my area in early November and I would like to attend. My problem is that I'm a newer 40k Player whose bounced around from army to army, spending lots of money but never settling on anything. I finally decided to stick with Space Marines with Daemonhunter allies but I haven't chosen a Chapter yet. If this weren't bad enough, I'm now on a very restrictive budget (bills et al) and am thus not able to spend, willy-nilly, like I have been in the past. For this reason, I need some help maximizing and utilizing the money I have as well as making use of what I own. For the record, here is a list of all units/models I currently own:

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1 Space Marine Chaplain in Terminator Armor
1 Space Marine Captain (from Black Reach)
1 Terminator Squad (4 terminators and 1 Sergeant) (from Black Reach)
1 Space Marine Dreadnought (Multi-Melta) (From Black Reach)
1 Space Marine Assault Squad (5 built, 5 unassembled)
1 Space Marines Tactical Squad (Flamer, Missile Launcher, Sergeant, 7 Bolters) (from Black Reach)
1 Space Marine Tactical Squad (Flamer, Missile Launcher, Sergeant, 7 Bolters) (from Macragge)
1 Space Marine Tactical Squad (1 with Bolter, 9 unassembled)
1 Space Marine Devastator Squad (2 Lascannons, 2 Heavy Bolters, 1 Powerfist)

8 Grey Knights
2 Grey Knights with Incinerators
2 Grey Knight Justicators
10 Inquisitorial Stormtroopers
1 Chimera

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As I said I would like to create a viable list with the units I own and by spending as little as possible. Along with this policy, I have to say that I only own the Blood Angels and Black Templar Codices and would thus like pick one of those two as by chapter.

Generally I prefer a more mechanized army, tanks are always fun to use, so that's the direction I would like to head in. Unfortunately, I know I most likely will not achieve full mechanization with my budget but it is the goal none the less.

So I am asking the following:

1. Which Codex - Black Templars or Blood Angels - is better for a Mechanized army?
2. With the models I currently own, along with some tanks, is it possible to create a list that will do well (though obviously not great) at an RTT event?
3a. If so, what are some general guidelines as for as list building should I follow?

Thank you for all your help, in advance!

EDIT: Just a note, I'm not looking for some one to build a list for me, just help me along and suggest ideas for things I need to purchase.


• HQ – 135
-----o Chaplain Lemartes – 125
• Elites – 225
-----o Terminators - 200
-----o Death Company – 25
----------? Jump Pack
• Troops - 670
-----o Tactical Squad – 260
----------? 10 Marines
----------? Flamer
----------? Missile Launcher
----------? Power Weapon
----------? Rhino
-----o Tactical Squad – 230
----------? 10 Marines
----------? Flamer
----------? Missile Launcher
----------? Power Fist
-----o Inquisitorial Stormtroopers - 180
----------? 8 Troopers
----------? Grenade Launcher
----------? Teleport Homer
----------? Chimera
---------------• Heavy Bolter
• Fast Attack - 170
-----o Grey Knight Teleport Squad - 170
----------? 4 Knights, 1 Justicator
----------? 2x Incinerator
• Heavy Support – 545
-----o Land Raider Crusader – 255
----------? Pintle Mounted Storm Bolter
-----o Devastator Squad – 290
----------? 10 Men
----------? 2x Heavy Bolter
----------? 2x Lascannon
----------? Power Weapon
TOTAL: 1735

[Autarch Taka]

Both armies would work well, but with the termie chaplain, and LRC, with DC I think that you should use blood angels! not only that but if you can, you should consider arming one of your tac squads with CC weapons, and using it as a Assault squad in Rhino.

[wesswll]

Black Templars are ok for mechanized, but Blood Angels have overcharged engines, so I would go with BA. For either one i would use chaplain as he is very assult oriented. Storm Troopers are good choice, but you might consider removing them or some devastator marines, maybe a tactical squad, because you DEFINATLY want assult squad.