Playing with the ISC

[Mr Clock]

I've recently being playing an opponent who uses Jokers.
Burning weapons are deadly to ISC as the damage reduction we get from armour is useless. In all 3 games we've played so far I managed to avoid Vlad and Yuri for 2 or 3 turns, but eventually they catch up to my models and destroy them.

I can't charge them directly because he always has extra models to place in the way. If I charge the "speed bump" then next turn Vlad or Yuri move in with fire.

I also think the templates are placed too easily to avoid damage to firing/throwing faction. There should be a chance of deviation from the point of aim.

Do you have any advice on beating a faction with burning weapons?
Thanks.