Editing Warhammer 40,000/7th Edition Tactics/Cult Mechanicus (section)

==Allies==
*'''General Note:''' As obvious as it may sound, keep in mind that, unlike the Skitarii and the Harlequins, you do have HQ and Troops and thus are actually able to use a Combined Arms Detachment and Allied Detachment to build your army of machine god crusaders. You know, in case you wanted a very small Cult Mechanicus allied detachment and/or Objective Secured on horribly hardy Troops.
*'''Skitarii:''' Come on, what did you expect, it is so obvious that GW put your HQ in their starter set. For extra flavour, more infantry and walkers- and several of your buffs specifically apply to them. Additionally, the mixed formation "Dominus Maniple" is not only the cheapest option for second Dominus in Battle Congregation detachment, but also [[Rape|3 semi - twin-linked plasma calivers]] and Onager goodness.
*'''Imperial Knights:''' Don't take them just for the obvious advantages of having an Imperial Knight (probably a Crusader). Take them because, fluffwise, it's a great add to the Machine God's forces, and no self-respecting Magos Militant would leave home without one. 
*'''Space Marines:''' Not so good as most of your transports are dedicated, your Kataphrons can still ride into battle in a land raider or Stormraven. Ally in Smashfucker for extra power. 
**'''Blood Angels:''' A  Flesh Tearers detachment gives you access to a whole bunch of non-dedicated, fast transports
**'''Iron Hands''' Iron hand are not only fluffy to take, but also works with your dominus/ uncreator gauntlet for the ultimate healing ability. Also rhinos, bikers and Smashfucker provide a good amount of fast units. Use breachers as troops and get an entirely 3+ or better army.
***However, if you just want to get drop pods as cheap as possible then  go with Space Wolves
* '''Sisters of Battle:''' Want cheap Heavy Flamers on the field? Want a wall of transports bearing Multi-Meltas? Want the Exorcist, or some Scouting, Cover Ignoring Melta guns? These girls are your...girls. There's a lot of good stuff in the Sisters codex, and they can support most armies pretty handily. Beware, they're not very good in close combat though, so if that's your need, you might want to look elsewhere.
*'''Inquisition:''' Great for getting some cheap tax Rhino/Razorbacks for your infantry (the Electo-priests, probably because Kataphron Destroyers and Breachers are very bulky infantry, so they can't be fitted into Rhino or Razorbacks - use Chimeras instead), a Inquisitor can also be a good buff for many units in this book, especially your troops.
*'''Imperial Guard:''' Tauroxes and Chimeras are the biggest draw for infantry transports '''IMPORTANT: See Blood Angels'''. Also, their Primaris Psykers are a very cheap source of Divination which will help out your units immensely, even with the Canticles, re-rolling everything is amazing.