2k Mech with Vets all comers list

[TraitorGuard]

Ok, so my tanks are all built but now I am ready to start building my troops but I have some concerns on my final decision. Here is my current list I would like to run, I want to build a good well rounded Guard list that will take on all comers well.

HQ

220pts Command Squad
Plasma Pistol
x3 Plasma Guns
Astropath
Officer of the Fleet
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

Troops

100pts Veterans w/ x3 Meltaguns

100pts Veterans w/ x3 Meltaguns

190pts Veterans w/ Lascannon Team, x3 Plasma Guns
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

190pts Veterans w/ Lascannon Team, x3 Plasma Guns
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

155pts Veterans w/ Missle Launcher Team, x3 Grenade Launchers
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

Fast Attack

130pts Vendetta

130pts Vendetta

130pts Bane Wolf w/ Chem Cannon, Heavy Flamer

Heavy Support

330pts x2 Demolisher Tanks w/ Heavy Flamer

160pts Manticore w/ Heavy Flamer

160pts Manticore w/ Heavy Flamer


2000pts Total

Now obviously the melta vets ride in the Vendetta's and usually will outflank. The heavy weapon chimeras stay put for the first turn or so and add fire support then either move in or react to any threats with there special weapons. The multiple Str 10 pie plates rain on tanks and enemy infantry as best a possible.
Now I like the idea of everything being in a tank but do I need a small infantry platoon for some ground troops to hold back? or is that just giving the enemy some targets for small arms fire ?
Looking for any ideas on some final touches to my list.
Thanx a bunch!

[==Me==]

Lascannons are a bit pricey, if you want to shoot I'd just stick with autocannons.

Vendettas should stay back and shoot, Valks are more suited to outflanking and getting close. Consider Demolitions so you can get a 1st turn charge on a static vehicle with melta bombs and back it up with 2 pie plates per Valk.

A platoon isn't necessary, but very useful for some cheap objective holding bodies. If you keep the Vendettas back, ISTs are cheap scoring units you can hide inside so you won't need platoons.

CCS is way pricey, don't bother with plasma pistols. OotF helps Deep Strike and Reserve armies, I wouldn't take it.

[ChadMS]

Not a bad list. I just want to make a few points. Like ==ME== said, an infantry platoon isn't necessary but is very useful. You want some cheap bodies on the field so I would take one.

I'd replace the OotF with a master of ordnance. Or maybe just leave the advisors out.

If you want a cheap, expendable unit, take Guardsman Marbo. He is a great addition, and at his worst he will throw a demo charge right into the middle of enemy lines.

[TraitorGuard]

Thanks for the replies. I took some advise and think I like the final result with my troops. This give me 6 squads, plus an extra chimera which is always useful. This way the autocannons are there with a specific job role ie hitting transports and the str 10 templates are for heavier vehicles or whatever they can hit and fear factor. Vendettas are for added tank busting.Also what is IST?Thanks again.

HQ

180pts Command Squad
x3 Plasma Guns
Astropath
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

Troops

100pts Veterans w/ x3 Meltaguns

100pts Veterans w/ x3 Meltaguns

170pts Veterans w/ x3 Plasma Guns
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

135pts Veterans w/ AutoCannon Team
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

135pts Veterans w/ AutoCannon Team
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

135pts Veterans w/ AutoCannon Team
Chimera w/ Multilaser, Heavy Flamer

Fast Attack

130pts Vendetta

130pts Vendetta

135pts Bane Wolf w/ Chem Cannon, Heavy Flamer, Smoke

Heavy Support

330pts x2 Demolisher Tanks w/ Heavy Flamer

160pts Manticore w/ Heavy Flamer

160pts Manticore w/ Heavy Flamer


2000pts Total

[antique_nova]

demolishers instead of manticores? your heavys are very vulnerable to flankers and deep strikers etc. i would replace the manticores with russes for better survivability.
thanks
antique_nova