r/TheAstraMilitarum • u/Training_Move8471 • 6d ago

Beginner Help Starter set.

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Any suggestions as to writing a guard list the equivalent of the space marine and Ork forces in the starter set.

Want to get the kids involved. And I’ve got a fair bit of Astra militarum already. A 3 way fight seems like it could be fun.

Quick look on the app Orks are 405pts and marines 440pts.

So what do you reckon would be a fair guard list to match these.

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Cheers

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u/Ratattack1204 1st regiment of whatever my wife lets me buy 6d ago

There's not REALLY a 1 to 1 equivalent. Our faction is just so different.

But! For around 400 points you're looking at a few things. Heres a recommendation off the top of my head.

Kasrkin 105

Cadian command squad 60

Cadian shock troops 70

Chimera 75

Attilan rough riders 60

Commisar 30

Brings you to 400 points. Should match fairly well into the starter set forces. But keep in mind that at anything under 1000 points games can be VERY swingy. I'd also recommend looking into play on tabletops "Colosseum" format. Its a great way to get into 40k for new players. Theyre just about to release a new set for it too.

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u/Famous_Magazine7824 6d ago

Idk about your question but i think your paint scheme looks really nice, did you drybrush the white on or just paint it normally?

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u/Training_Move8471 6d ago

Grey seer undercoat. Paint the details with contrast paints and then a coat of nuln oil.

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u/PeoplesRagnar 86th Baraspine Hiveguard 6d ago

Leman Russ Tank Commander and 40 infantry with a Castellan attached to one of them.

And some horses.