how to build an effective (non leafblower) guard army

hey guys, tim here, to show you how even some of the least effective unis in the guard army can be combined into a insane force:

HQ: this is one of the most important choices for your army, as it effects how you will play. for now we will take a commisar lord, pretty cheap, with a boltgun, power fist, and melta bombs.

lord commissar  90

next, we will look for our basic troops. one will be an infantry platoon, with a platoon command squad, with a heavy flamer, 2 meltas, and a medi pack. then we will take two basic infantry squads, with a commisar, and a melta gun. then we will take 2 special weapon squads, with 2 meltas and a demo squad. finally, we will take 50 conscripts! for a bulk of infantry. next, you  will need a 2 veterans squad with a heavy flamer and 2 melta guns each. they will also want the grenadier and demolition doctrines. .here is what the army looks like:

lord commisar             90platoon command      100infantry x2                  190special weapon x2      15050 conscripts              200x2 veteran                  340

grand total:                                 1070

now you can take more specialist squads. ratlings are cheap, easy ways to lay down punishing fire on a squad/vehicle from a distance. taking 2 full squads would be best. you should also take guardsman marbo, as you can put where ever you need and let him reap havoc upon your enemy. here is the list:

lord commisar             90platoon command      100infantry x2                  190special weapon x2      15050 conscripts              200x2 veteran                  340x2 ratlings                  200marbo                         65

grand total:                                 1335

now on to the fast attack. rough riders are much better than most people believe. your first charge will be devestating, and after you can kill weakened enemies on your other charges. taking 3 full squads is also cheap as well as effective. here is the list:

lord commisar             90platoon command      100infantry x2                  190special weapon x2      15050 conscripts              200x2 veteran                  340x2 ratlings                  200marbo                         65x3 rough riders         315

grand total:                                 1650

now its time start wrapping this up. we can give the veterans chimeras to add the speed of this army. and finally, using the remaining points, take a hydra flak tank with extra armor. these days, you see a lot of skimmers and bikes, so this is key. here is the final build:

lord commisar             90platoon command      100infantry x2                  190special weapon x2      15050 conscripts              200x2 veteran                  340x2 chimera                 110x2 ratlings                  200marbo                         65x3 rough riders         315hydra                          90

grand total:                                 1850

what do you guys think, would this work? and happy rosh hashana everyone.

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