I am working on a new 1k IG + 500 SW list for a local tourney later this year. I have re-used the vast majority of my 5th 2k IG list with a few important changes. Namely the inclusion of melta vets and the requisite Vendettas and two Hyrdas. At this point I need 24x veterans and 6x melta toting vets, I am using Cadians for my main platoons but I want the vet squads to really stand out. Anybody got any bright ideas? GW alternatives are welcome as my group is about gaming not brand whoring. I am also needing a pair of Hydra alternatives, to be bluntly honest the FW model is ugly and expensive neither is an attractive point for me. Any and all input is welcome.