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Yeah. But cohort squads are the foundational core of that force (that and auxilia). And I expect that represents the fact that 20 man squads are the "norm" for the Tyrant's legion. Cheers.

If you really want to do them right, you should run the Tyrant's list from Imperial Armor: 9, where you do over-size Legion squads of marines. That was the most telling difference, it seems, was that Astral Claws were shirking Astartes limitations on force organization, and sneaking in extra battle brothers in every squad. And yeah, any big static defense weapons seem appropriate--a Palace of Thorns force would be backed up by every big gun possible. Cheers.

I've been plotting my conversion of the Star Phantoms special character from Badab War vol. 10, and I'm certain that some of the bits of melta-scorched flesh on his base will be from Luft Huron's powerclaw, so does that count as including an Astral Claws mini? Hehe. Just kidding. More seriously though, they've got great fluff and fun--and the AC list from vol. 9 is pretty nasty. Mixing marines and guard can make a pretty heavy shooting force. Good luck with the project! Cheers.