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Mrmeeperthe2nd · May 4th, 2004, 05:41

Alright, i ran a test game with my chaos bikes and had trouble bringing their bolters and meltas to bear. I would like to know how people set up and move their bike squadrons, say if they are moving around cover, or just out in the open. What is a typical formation for bikers? This includes placements of the champion and special weapons.

idinos · May 4th, 2004, 08:41

If I use bikes I normally put them in an echeloned formation, aligned according to which flank I place them on, for example on the left flank it looks something like this:

x
->x
---->x

This way I can shoot with almost all of their guns. I play worldeaters so no meltas for me, but since you'll place the bikes last in every deployment, be sure to put it in the bike that is going to be the closest to the tank. In this formation usually the second or third, with the second facing the tank's side armour. Champion placing is irrelevant, I put mine in the middle but I straighten my bikes in a line before assaulting, so see where he'll have the most models in contact with him.

EDIT: (Disregard the little pointy lines, the xs would be one under the other if not for them, bleh)

arew · May 5th, 2004, 11:27

Bikes are too expensive to keep in the open. You have to use cover us much as possible. Don't forget that rhinos and other tanks works great as cover!

Mrmeeperthe2nd · May 5th, 2004, 20:07

of course, but how would i keep them in formation in cover so i can still bring as much firepower to bear as i can?

FallenAngel · May 6th, 2004, 01:09

i would say wait in cover, then when the time is right move, shoot, charge, then whats left do the same thing. my formation is probably terrible,
X
>X
->O
>X
X

the O stands for an HQ on a bike, the Xs next to him have doom sirens, and the last Xs have sonic blasters.

eatmydarkapostle · May 6th, 2004, 02:21

heh... i run my bikes right up the gut... using their speed they can penetrate the enemy lines after you tank shocked the crap out of them.

using my rhinos i speed the bikes up close to the lines and shoot out the flanks.

about using the bolters... twin linked bolters that always count as stationary are strong, but the real strength of the bikers lies in their charge. i like to ride them in a triangle formation, like the Riders of Rohan in ROTK. put your aspiring champion at the tip and run them behind a rhino, you've got unstoppableness right there

Eblis · May 6th, 2004, 14:46

I just charge in infront of some of my more important things.

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Mrmeeperthe2nd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 75	of course, but how would i keep them in formation in cover so i can still bring as much firepower to bear as i can? __________________ You know what they say, if you dont like the weather in houston...go back to where you came from

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FallenAngel Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 68	i would say wait in cover, then when the time is right move, shoot, charge, then whats left do the same thing. my formation is probably terrible, X >X ->O >X X the O stands for an HQ on a bike, the Xs next to him have doom sirens, and the last Xs have sonic blasters. __________________ <span style='color:purple'>"With my new body I have reborn yet again, and so history repeats itself."</span> <span style='color:purple'>~The soul within, soultheif88</span>

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Eblis Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 69	I just charge in infront of some of my more important things. __________________ <span style='font-family:Optima'><span style='font-size:11pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:red'>Innocence </span><span style='color:blue'>Proves </span><span style='color:red'>Nothing</span></span></span> <span style='font-family:Times'><span style='font-size:10pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:purple'>Cross Me and you shall know nothing but Pain and Suffering for all Eternity.</span></span></span>

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May 4th, 2004, 08:41	#2 (permalink)
idinos Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London Posts: 567 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 72	If I use bikes I normally put them in an echeloned formation, aligned according to which flank I place them on, for example on the left flank it looks something like this: x ->x ---->x This way I can shoot with almost all of their guns. I play worldeaters so no meltas for me, but since you'll place the bikes last in every deployment, be sure to put it in the bike that is going to be the closest to the tank. In this formation usually the second or third, with the second facing the tank's side armour. Champion placing is irrelevant, I put mine in the middle but I straighten my bikes in a line before assaulting, so see where he'll have the most models in contact with him. EDIT: (Disregard the little pointy lines, the xs would be one under the other if not for them, bleh)

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arew Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 76	Bikes are too expensive to keep in the open. You have to use cover us much as possible. Don't forget that rhinos and other tanks works great as cover!

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eatmydarkapostle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Age: 18 Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 78	heh... i run my bikes right up the gut... using their speed they can penetrate the enemy lines after you tank shocked the crap out of them. using my rhinos i speed the bikes up close to the lines and shoot out the flanks. about using the bolters... twin linked bolters that always count as stationary are strong, but the real strength of the bikers lies in their charge. i like to ride them in a triangle formation, like the Riders of Rohan in ROTK. put your aspiring champion at the tip and run them behind a rhino, you've got unstoppableness right there