Building the Sons

Due to recent changes in the basic rules, Heldrakes have taken a hit in their effectiveness.  Whilst this is not the reason I was taking one, it still got me to thinking about their place in a Thousand Sons army.

It is no secret, to those that know me, that I would love to field a Fire Raptor, but in my current 1850 builds could not find space for it.

Couple the change in the Heldrake and historical fluff, I think the Raptor is probably a better fit for the Thousand Sons army.  As such I will be making that change to my default army list, well that and other changes.  This decision is also compounded with my new paint scheme and my inability to remove paint well off existing models.  I think the Heldrake maybe destined to be a hideous Death Guard flyer.

So, this now brings me to my new army list, which I have below.  The main elements are still Ahriman and the large blob of Rubicae and the rest are included to make it at least a semi decent force.  I do still have 91 points to spend, and this is where I need help.

As a result, critique and comments appreciated.

[Edit]: Changes made after lengthy email conversations with Dandan.  It is now right on the 1850.  I am not 100% sure how I feel about this incarnation, primarily due to the loss of MoT on the Terminators.

Thousand Sons - 1850 - <<insert cool army name here>>

HQ (320pts)
- Ahriman
- Sorcerer, additional Mastery Level, Melta bombs, Power armour

Elites (210pts)

- Chaos Terminators x 5
   - Power axe + Combi-plasma

   - Power axe + Combi-plasma

   - Lightning claw + Heavy flamer
   - Lightning claw + Combi-plasma
   - Chainfist + Combi-melta (Champion)

Troops (595pts)
- Chaos Cultists x 10
- Chaos Cultists x 10
- Thousand Sons x 19, Aspiring Sorcerer x 1

Fast Attack (350pts)
- Raptors x 5
  - Boltgun, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Boltgun, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Meltagun, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Meltagun, Bolt Pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Boltgun, Bolt pistol, Power fist (Champion)

- Fire Raptor
  - Twin-linked Avenger bolt cannon
  - Two independent turret-mounted Reaper battery
  - Four wing-mounted Hellstrike missiles

Heavy Support (375pts)
- Havocs x 5
  - Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Autocannon, Bolt pistol, Close combat weapon
  - Combi-melta, Close combat weapon (Champion)

Maulerfiend
 - Magma cutters

Maulerfiend
 - Magma cutters

Rhino-saurus

Painted something