Quote Originally Posted by Altima View Post
Well, the general consensus is that the Autarch can do just about...nothing that an exarch can't do just as well or better. Except in a jetbike or shining spear squad. Which is a shame, because it's such a great unit.
Actually, an Autarch with Wings can really buff out a Swooping Hawk squad.

Give him a mandiblaster and a power weapon, and now he and the Exarch make up an honest-to-god jump assault squad. Very nice for eating up shooty units hanging out in the back field.

Or give him a Fusion gun and you have one of the best tank-hunting squad out there. Shoot 'em in the back for 8+2d6; if there's anything left, assault with Haywire Grenades.

I've not tried either of these out yet, but I'll be damned if they don't look sweet

PS - You can probably do the same with Warp Spiders, but I think it's cheaper and more efficient to use Hawks.