Some nice paint jobs, and a well-executed idea... I'd like to see more
- but I resent the intimation that Praetorian troops stand in
trenches! Yes, we dig them occassionally, when it is necessary, but
I'm sure everyone here will agree that a firing line in close order is
more than a match for even the most deeply entrenched troops...
Do you use doctrines at all?
cheers,
Major of the LVIII

On 30/03/2008, gwoutrider <gwoutrider@...> wrote:
> 117th Praetorian Supply Company
>
> The sun was actually out today which allowed me to take a few photos
> of the Praetorian 117th Support Company. I have to take photos
> outside because when I take them inside they are either too dark (no
> flash) or washed out (with flash). The Command Chimera interior is
> still difficult even with natural light. Maybe LED lights would have
> been a good idea.
>
> As posted before, the 117th Support Company is a behind-the-lines
> support unit that provides communications, supply, artillery, and
> medical aid to the Guard infantry regiments. Typically, combat
> troops will rotate back to the 117th camp for ammunition, a hot meal,
> and to get patched up before heading back to the trenches.
>
> The Company is composed of a command squad with a communications
> chimera with improved comms. A squad of three sentinels with extra
> communications gear is attached to provide recon and forward observer
> functions. Forward units will relay information back to the 117th
> for relaying p the chain of command. Line units can also request
> fire mission from the attached artillery batteries or request re-
> supply or medical evacuations from the 117th.
>
> The Company has three infantry and one heavy platoon. They are
> divided into medical, supply, engineering, and defense. Each
> infantry platoon is composed of a junior officer and 3 squads. The
> third squad is normally mounted in a specialized chimera. The
> medical platoon is assigned an ambulance, the engineers have a
> construction chimera, and the supply section uses a standard chimera
> for supplies.
>
> The defense platoon is composed of two lascannon squads, one heavy
> bolter squad, and one mortar squad. These static weapons are
> emplaced around the base camp for protection.
>
> The Artillery Company currently consists of six artillery pieces
> organized into two batteries. They provide fire support to front
> line troops via com-link through the command chimera, or for fire
> missions directed by the sentinels. The artillery batteries also have
> a Hydra flak tank attached to provide AA protection. A saber
> platform assists in this role.
>
> When fielded in games of 40K, the 117th Support Company is normally
> mechanized with artillery support. As a support company, the army
> normally does not have any elite units present, although a techpriest
> would be the most likely. Another elite unit may stop by for last
> minute resupply before leaving the area. I also have a Valkyrie that
> can be used to ferry important command staff or can be used for
> medivac purposes.
>
> Currently, I have another 40 men to paint, plus a Baneblade,
> Malcador, Vanquisher, 4 Russes, the construction chimera and the
> Hydra. I used an airbrush on the other vehicles and actually need to
> order more of same Velejo colors before painting the rest of the
> tanks. I tired a different method on the construction chimera, but
> was not pleased and plan to repaint it.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dustin
>
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