Well, it might be a bit late to post here after i already started to ramble in some threads but i figured it can't hurt ;-) Had first contact...
I'd take more snots for the 40k you got spare. They die fast and you will need quite some replacements even in your first game.
IMO guard is a vital skill on any team, teams with more mobility might need it less than slower teams but still a few guarders are always useful
dauntless roll before horns was lrb 4.. since lrb 5 you get the horns bonus before dauntless thus making the dauntless roll easier..
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