Imperial Armour 11 - Eldar Corsairs

[Novasry]

Anyone had a chance to read up the army list for these guys yet? I'd like to know what people think for them before I consider picking up the new book.

From what I hear it is pretty cool and plays nicely, but more opinions would be nice

[Baragash]

Concept: awesome

Narrative: very good, though poorly edited

Army list: I really want to do a Corsair list! Editing is traditional GW/FW standard

Campaign: characterful as ever though short in comparison to Badab/Vraks (they don't skimp on scenarios though)

I'm currently halfway through putting the list into Quartermaster so I can generate lists on the commute

[edmundblack]

10 Capacity Falcons are a typo though, it should be 6.

However, they're DTs which gives me hope for the Codex. Even more so if their BS will be the same as the squad they're bought for.

[Baragash]

As Corsairs don't have WSs I'm not sure I'd get too excited about the Falcon's status just yet.

The capacity is not the worst mistake, forgetting to put the Webway Portal in the Void Dreamer's entry takes the biscuit, followed by totally missing the Shadow Seer's stuff out (though at least the option to take it is given).

[edmundblack]

I'd be downright p-o'd if I paid that much for a book with that sort of mistake in it.

And yes, I know - different book, different approach, different rules etc, but I can dream.

[Novasry]

It all looks pretty awesome, Typos or no. Just one question, is there a way to get Rangers into the list?

[Baragash]

The Corsairs are allowed an Elite choice of 0-1 Craftworld unit, subject to limitations that I can't remember and will check at home.

So maybe

[Baragash]

In conclusion, no, it's 0-1 Elite or Fast Attack choice from Codex: Eldar.

@edmundblack : TBH moving the Falcon to DT will probably work in the context of the Eldar list, and it seems a good idea to me, except in order to do so, they'd have to make sure they understand why Falcon > Wave Serpent and adjust the rules/points appropriately or the WS just disappears for a whole edition.

[edmundblack]

Perhaps, but if it were a DT for Elite choices only, that might level things out. Might.

[Novasry]

ah, I wanted rangers in the army

[Baragash]

@Novasry :
HQ

Corsair Prince: mix of Archaon & Autarch; allows some units that can't DS to do so; has Eldar-style orbital bombardment
Blade Sworn Retinue retinue that may be taken for Prince, can be shooty or CC
Void Dreamer: Psyker, comes with 3 powers, needs Stones to cast 2, funky equipment eg Neural Shredder

Elites

Voidstorm Squad: Shimmershields, 3 special weapons, jet packs as default
Harlequins
0-1 Eldar FA/Elite
Dark Eldar Kabalite Warriors

Troops

Corsairs: may take jet packs, 1 per 5 special weapons, 1 per 5 heavy weapons
Wasps: jet pack War Walkers, 1 squadron per Corsair squad
Corsair Jetbikes

Dedicated Transports

Falcon
Venom

Fast Attack

Hornet Squadron
Nightwing: supersonic, aerial assault
Night Spinner

Heavy Support

Phoenix Bomber: supersonic, aerial assault
Warp Hunter
Fire Storm

[Novasry]

It's a pretty cool looking list. But I can't help but feel that since it's an outcasts list (Corsair is one of the outcast paths) that it should include the option for rangers, even if they don't really fit with the style of super quick jetpack madness.

[ikew]

I'd love some more info on the Void Dreamer. Does anyone know what the stats are for the Void Dreamer are - even whether they're closer to warlocks or a farseers - or what equipment they come with and/or have options for? I'm eager to start a conversion (Ghosthelm, no Ghosthelm?), but it'll be a while before I get a copy of the book.

[Baragash]

They're halfway between the two TBH, and at least have the benefit of A2. They start with a pistol and CCW and can swap one or the other out for a special weapon, which is basically a choice between Neural Shredder, Witchblade, Power Weapon or taking Rending with +1S. Pretty standard "other" wargear set (Haywire Grenades, Jet Pack etc), the big ones in there are the Webway Portal and Spirit Stones. Three powers: shooting attack, forcefield effect and Ld re-roller.

[ikew]

That's great information - thanks a million. The 2A is nice. I assume they have rune armour and no ghost helm, right?

[Baragash]

That's great information - thanks a million. The 2A is nice. I assume they have rune armour and no ghost helm, right?

Correct IIRC.

@Novasry :
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Download.../i/IA11Q&A.pdf
Rangers are available in the 0-1 Craftworld slot

[edmundblack]

Lulz at the first Q&A answer. Why not give it Rending too? May as well have the full set.

Kudos to them though for getting the FAQ done quickly and simply.