I still kinda like the Grey team the most, but my #1 mancrush is totally on Sergeant Lorenzo of the Blue team ! Nothing like seeing him stand up twice in one game to a 6+ GS swarm and whittle it down to 2-3, then survive, thanks to his Counterattack. If feeling lucky, might even reroll successful defense rolls of 4 or 5 and look for more rolls with skulls, if you have Support tokens to spare.

It's kinda shame with the green team, I don' t like playing them (I always choose randomly).

To me, after a lot of games in many configurations, Blue + Grey combo seems to be the most powerful.

- Blue attack "lead by example" provides support token, very useful to fuel Blue counterattack (support too), or grey psychic attack, which can both handle huge hives.

- Blue move "intimidation" , and Grey "force field" are the most efficient defense tactics,

- Grey move helps the breakthrough, less exposure, less casualty.

My favorite single action would be the purple "strategize". it's often a game breaker, usefull in défense or attack situation (only drawback, it can't be combo with the flammer)

I admit that the green team may not be the most impressive, but... I kinda like them. their move require suppot token, and so is not often used, their attack, while with great potentiel, is nerfed by the very sort range of the hammer, but the support ability  "block" is  still a good one to rely on.

to conclude, the less useful team is the red one imho.

a good attack, but I prefer the purple, yellow, or grey ones, an awfull support, worse than any other, and to balance, a very usefull move... but only when a door shows up, which is not always the case.

My efficency scale : Blue > Purple > Grey > Yellow > Green > Red

My favorite : Purple > Grey > Yellow > Green > Blue > Red.

 I love the Red team. And that´s simply because they are red (I know, pointless argument), and because they carry a huge minigun (assault cannon), with range of 3. They can cover practically whole formation.

But I agree, there are squads that can be more effective. Every squad has it´s advantage. The Purple squad (Zael´s flamethrower), Blue squad (Lorenzo´s counterattack or kill and add support token attack), Yellow (incredible slay 3 GS and roll a die attack) or Black (yes, Callistarius is definitely a killer). All the teams are really well balanced I think, so it´s probably up to a personal taste, who likes which team. For me, the Red team wins, because of my love to miniguns. I just don´t like Greens, they are very hard to play, and their abilities aren´t such a big deal.

That´s all from me.

Love purple. My favorite color is red, but Omnio's auspex scanning, combined with Zael's killer flamethrower is hard to beat. Omnio can predict what event card will appear and decide whether it is favorable, and Zael can wipe out a whole formation of Genestealers, providing that he's lucky.

Overall, I have to agree that all teams are equal in their own way. Even green team isn't so bad (but still the least strongest).

mi-go hunter said:

Too bad that Purple's Support and Attack Actions are so good, I hardly find the opportunities to use their Move + Activate to scout the Event deck. If you have the Blue in the game, Strategize (Purple Support) + Counterattack = win. Big swarm? Zael attacks. They really should've given the Green team something from the Purple team (who IMO have 3 out of 3 Actions that are all good). Green for me has 0/3 good Actions, possibly 1/3 if feeling positive about their Attack (but generally not), Blue 2/3, Red 2/3, Grey 3/3, Yellow 2/3.

 well with the 2 new squads i feel some peoples views might of changed originally i would of said blue with counter strike but now for sure i would say black- armour of contempt plus their attack is so powerful but orange team seams a bit lacking in strength

I agree that black is really versatile and powerful, but blue is still the best team around in my opinion.  Grey and purple are also quite usefull and well-rounded (all three action cards for purple are great and grey's powerfield always comes in handy as well as their attack card, depending on your level of luck with the dice).  Yellow and orange are great at disposing of genestealers, but I give a slight advantage to orange due to their awesome support card ability (and my legendary lack of luck when it comes to rolling the dice after claudio's attack).  Red is good, but I think yellow and orange are superior.  as for green... they are not as bad as some people say, but yes they are the least powerfull team.

So in order I would say:

- blue (just dominant)

- black (great impact on the game)

- purple (3 great action cards)

- orange (so powerfull)

- grey (great attck and defense abilities)

- yellow (great, but that dice is cursed!)

- red (good, but not great)

- green (well...)

Black is an awesome backup team, but they lack any sort of killing power on their attacks or defense.

I really do like all the teams even though some are more powerful than others.  I've found that it can be extremely situational, or dependant on dice rolling, as to how effective each team is.  I've had games where it wouldn't matter what teams are in play because I'm rolling so bad it's apparent that I'm destined to lose that game.  But I've found all the teams to have their use.

Even though they probably aren't my favorite team, how can you go wrong with "Armour of Contempt" and "Litany of Hate?"  But, if I had to choose, I probably say Purple is my favorite.  I love all three of their action cards.

 i think that grey movement can be a powerful get out of the round card if ever needed but its not as powerful  as the red card because the red can but 2 supports on the door.

loken14 said:

However the Grey movement is one of the very few cards that the Marines can use to actively Travel. Most of the other Travels, they are at the whims of the Event deck. Sometimes getting out of a certain Location bit earlier is welcome, especially ones that have no Door which do leave the Red team kinda sucky.

Well after playing my first solo game. I have to say that the green and grey teams are my favourite! Green is just great overkill abilities, block and dead aim are my friends. I love grey for the librarian! I mean his ability is able to sweep through swarms like a knife through butter. Not too mention the force field ability allows me to take a much needed breath.

I just picked up the game over Labor Day weekend and had a chance to play it yesterday.  After bumbling through at the start our team of 4 (all veteran gamers) got a feel for the game.  We squeeked out a victory with 2 Marines left on the board.  Brother Claudio and Brother Leon where the last Marines standing.

So with only on game under my belt, playing Brother Leon and the Red team - he is my favorite.  I was really able to leverage the 3 attacks.  I'm sure as I learn more of the game mechanics I will like the more subtle abilities.

Great game, I will be order the print on demand materials soon.

From the Blood Angels teams, Chaplain's team is my favourite.

Purple from Dark Angels - I know that it is just luck-based, but rolling a 5 on a Deathwing Attack agains a swarm of 5 GS is priceless.