That doesn't mean I won't run the army (I am direct ordering the Sammael model and WILL be playing that army!) I just don't think it's as good as Deathwing.
So Deathwing itself gets you most of what you need in an army - durable troops with good vehicle suppression weapons and a helluva punch in close combat. What you lack is melta, and there's really only one cost effective way to get it if you aren't using Sammael.
Belial, Thunder Hammer/Storm Shield
Deathwing Terminator Squad, TH/SS x 5, Cyclone Launcher, Narthecium
Deathwing Terminator Squad, TH/SS x 5, Cyclone Launcher
Deathwing Terminator Squad, TH/SS x 5, Cyclone Launcher
Deathwing Terminator Squad, TH/SS x 5, Cyclone Launcher
Deathwing Terminator Squad, TH/SS x 5, Cyclone Launcher
Deathwing Terminator Squad, TH/SS x 5, Cyclone Launcher
Ravenwing Support Squadron, Land Speeders x 2, both with Multimelta, one with Typhoon Launcher
Ravenwing Support Squadron, Land Speeders x 2, both with Multimelta, one with Typhoon Launcher Ravenwing Support Squadron, Land Speeders x 2, both with Multimelta, one with Typhoon Launcher
That comes out to 1990 points. I wish I could fit in the Company Standard but I can't. I think that the Narthecium will be really helpful for Belial's squad - knowing how frustrating it is for people to get rid of my Lone Wolves I can't imagine trying to do it with 5 terminators and a 3 wound character. Lots of plasma I guess.
So depending upon what you are facing you can deep strike in the Speeders for melta-shots or keep them on the board. Starting them on the board lets you move 12" and shoot off two krak shots and a multimelta, or move 6" and shoot of two Krak shots and two Multimeltas. Not bad.
It's a pretty straightforward list and I'm sure lots of people are seeing the same things I am, but this is what I've been contemplating.
There's a few things wrong with my first Belial/Sammael list, I'll take another look at it and post up my redo later.
