Hail to the King – 40K’s Next Unbelievable List

I present “The Blue Tide”, proof positive that 40K Formations have officially jumped the shark!

The Blue Tide is based on a simple idea –  that being able to use Formations to get free stuff is awesome, so we should get AS MUCH of it as possible.  This army isn’t sexy, in fact its all dull meat and potatoes units.  But, thanks to the “miracle” of the Gladius Strike force fielding dual Demi-companies, this entire force is both Objective Secured and fields a SHOCKING 33% free units.

Let’s say that again, in a roughly 1000pt game, you will have about 1500pts of units on the table.  In a roughly 2000pt game, you will be fielding about 3000pts versus your opponents 2000.  This army doesn’t win by fancy maneuvering, it wins by sheer attrition, and objective swarming.

DETACHMENT: Gladius Strike Force 1-2 Core, 1+ Auxiliary (All Objective Secured)

Battle Demi-Company One (Core Choice 1)

1 Captain (90)

Tac (70)

Tac (70)

Tac (70)

Assault (70)

Dev (70, 0HBs)

Battle Demi-Company Two (Core Choice 1)

+ Suppression Force (Auxiliary Choice 1)

2 Whirlwind (130)

1 Land Speeder (45)

Of course you could drop the second pair of Demi Battle Companies and load up on other formations – your mileage may vary 🙂