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Number of rangers in a unit

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#1 ·
I'm working on a list for Gamesday Baltimore (anyone going?) and was going to use a unit of Rangers. Problem is I can't settle on using either 1 group of 10, or 2 groups of 5. I figure with 1 group I maximize shots at a unit, and can probably kill 2 for sure a round from the unit I fire on... maybe even get 2 AP 1's. However, 2 squads can create good cross fire, and break up shooting at 2 units.

How many would you use unit wise? 1 unit of 10, or 2 units of 5?
 
#2 ·
Definately 2 of 5...just keep them in cover. You can always have the two squads shoot at the same target, so having 1 squad of 10 would benefit you in leadership, but probably isn't necessary. Just be careful in deployment so that you don't lose a unit too early.
 
#3 ·
definatly groups of 5. more chance to pin things more than anything else.

allthough I strongly advise against using 10 rangers. Rangers are slightly overpriced, and especialy in large numbers. the 100 points spent on 5 rangers could just as easily be 3 reapers. a much more capable unit. anyway, do what you will.

good luck at Balt.
 
#4 ·
Groups of 3, plus one of four if that is a choice. It's much better for pinning. And you can always choose to fire them all at the same target and have the effect of a group of ten.
 
#5 ·
definatly 2 groups of 5.

-can't always count on finding good cover with room for all 10 to have los on the same unit.
-2 units gives your opponent 2 more target choices
-cross fire is Godly
-2 more units the enemy has to worry about infiltrating

so on and so on
 
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