Brother Tyler

That's something we're looking into. Another option is to just apply the 16+ age requirement to everyone, which would then only require some form of age verification, which can also be performed via biometrics (facial recognition and age estimation). There are a variety of apps that perform this type of verification, so we would have to balance the regulatory requirements with collecting minimal (ideally no) personal data and cost.

On 10 December, 2025, the Australian government will implement regulations forcing "age-restricted social media platforms ... to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account." You can see information on this from Australia's eSafety Commission at https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions. In our initial review of the regulation, there was some question about whether or not these restrictions applied to the Bolter and Chainsword since some platforms will be considered age-restricted while others will not (https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/which-platforms-are-age-restricted). When we inquired, we were informed that the Bolter and Chainsword would be considered age-restricted. "Wait a minute! The Bolter and Chainsword is an American site (I am the site's owner and I live in the U.S. and the site's servers are also in the U.S.). Can this Australian regulation even be enforced on an American site?" Some of you may be wondering/asking. I'm not a legal expert, nor have I had the time to consult any legal experts (and our coffers can't afford that expense). For what it's worth, some of the major social media platforms that are explicitly identified as being subject to this law include Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Snapchat, Twitch, X, YouTube (all of these are also American), and TikTok (Chinese). If the law can be enforced upon them, it can be enforced upon us. Ultimately, we meet all three of the basic conditions for Australia's age restriction: the sole purpose, or a significant purpose, of the service is to enable online social interaction between two or more end-users the service allows end-users to link to, or interact with, some or all of the other end-users the service allows end-users to post material on the service. So yes, this regulation applies to us and can be enforced. One of the things that separates us from the other sites that I named is that we have very little capital whereas they are all large companies with lots of capital and paid resources (i.e., technical experts that can incorporate age-restriction measures quickly and at low cost to them). They can also afford to pay fines that Australia might impose upon them until they are able to comply whereas fines have the potential to shut us down. Online safety measures in other countries/regions, notably the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 and the US's Kids Online Safety Act (2025) have been relatively easy to satisfy, largely due to the fact that our pre-existing family-friendly focus typically fulfilled the requirements of those laws and any necessary adjustments were minor. The upcoming Australian act, on the other hand, imposes some requirements that aren't easily implemented, and some of those may require capital. We're also going to have to look at the broad range of online safety laws (many are tracked here, but we'll have to expand the scope of our search to include other nations' laws). We haven't imposed age restrictions for membership in the past, largely due to the fact that the Warhammer 40,000 hobby is meant for a variety of age ranges. The Warhammer 40,000 game, for example, is meant for ages 12 and up. The Warhammer Adventures series of books, meanwhile, is meant for ages 8-12. Since our site is intended to cover the entirety of the hobby, we avoided age restrictions that would restrict any aspects of the hobby. While some of the themes of the setting are decidedly mature, the content of the official material has generally been kept at a family-friendly level (mostly), and our site has mirrored that, with prohibitions on mature content and tools for reporting inappropriate content. Australia's regulatory guidance, however, counters that. We are conducting a risk analysis and exploring our options for fulfilling Australia's regulatory guidance. Our goal is to continue providing service to as many hobbyists around the world as possible, including Australians [ages 16 and up]. This may require us to implement some additional measures, however. With the 10 December deadline fast approaching, we may be forced to implement some (hopefully temporary) measures to ensure that we don't violate the law. Note that "reasonable steps" does not mean that we simply ask a question and allow [prospective] members to self-report. It's eminently easy to lie and failure to verify someone's claimed age would be dereliction on our part (i.e., not "reasonable"). Similarly, the uses of VPN are well-known and any method that doesn't account for the ability to "lie" about one's location through VPN would be derelict. How will this impact you (whether or not you live in Australia)? In the likely event that we have to require proof of age in the account creation process, everyone will have to submit proof that includes both age and residency information. (Yes, all existing accounts will also be subject to this requirement.) Anyone residing in a country/region with age restrictions will only have their account approved (or preserved) if they meet those age restrictions. Anyone who is unable/unwilling to provide the age/residency proof, or who fails to meet the age restrictions for their country/region will not be approved for an account (i.e., new accounts won't be approved and existing accounts will be adjusted*). Until we are able to fully implement these measures, we may be forced to temporarily block access for users in Australia starting 10 December. * We have several options here with regard to the existing accounts. One option is to simply delete the accounts, but that removes a lot of content and achievements. Another option is to place them in a holding status (some type of new group) where they are inaccessible until the member provides proof that they are of sufficient age. There may be other options after we conduct a more thorough analysis. Does this suck? Absolutely. The stated goal ("protecting young [people] at a critical stage of their development") is perfectly understandable and supportable, so we're not here to gripe about the socio-political aspects of this (and any such commentary will be removed). At the very least, this requires some process where [prospective] members are required to submit sensitive personally identifiable information which we really don't want to collect. Part of our analysis, then, is to see if there's a way for the verification process to delete all such information after the account is approved. Your thoughts on this are welcome. Note that we're not here to complain about the situation. It is what it is and complaints will be removed. At this point we're here to look for solutions.

D'oh! I got a little busy in real life and forgot to resolve this in a timely manner. Congratulations to @NovemberIX, whose banner was selected as banner of the month for December, 2025. Since the banner started in the rotation four days late, it will run through February 5, 2026 to get the full two months. And I will now submit myself to the Pain Glove as punishment for my tardiness.

The Legio was formed before the Primaris existed were revealed and continues to exist in the Era Indomitus, so both firstborn and primaris work.

The only model that needs to represent anyone in particular is the Legio mini-me, and then only if you choose to submit one (or more) as a Legio mini-me. You can even submit 2 or 3 Legio mini-me's, all of the Legio mini-me's represent the same character (you!), but at different points in his career. Any models that aren't your Legio mini-me simply represent (random) members of the Legio, from any Chapter that you desire. You don't even have to give them backstories or names. All you have to do is pick fun Adeptus Astartes models that you want to paint up in Legio colors.

Well, there was a time during 3rd edition when any Chapter could take the Emperor's Champion. "I see your Schwartz is as big as mine." -Brother Helmetus Personally, I never understood the hate leveled at the Ultramarines, or any (sub)faction, for that matter. I understand not liking things, but there's a vast difference between not liking something and actual hatred/loathing for something. It's a game. We play it for fun and relaxation. Getting so emotionally wrapped up in it that non-fun emotions are engendered seems counterintuitive. I see these videos as a bit of marketing fun. There's something coming, for sure, but it's all done with a nod and a wink and a bit of self-awareness.

It occurred to me that the white die might not stand out much for those members using the white/light theme, so I came up with a red version. Other colors are possible, too, including changing the color of the "1" for better visibility (depending upon the die color), but I figured I'd start with the core B&C colors. Please let me know which you prefer (ideally after looking at both versions using both themes).

Would you like to win the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Onslaught boardgame? If you would, or if you're just down for some miniature assembly/painting action related to the Legio Bolter & Chainsword, check out the Legio Roll of Honour contest.

Legio Bolter & Chainsword Roll of Honour One member of the Bolter & Chainsword community is going to win the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Onslaught boardgame. That member will also win the magnetized gold disc shown below. In addition, one or more members will each win a magnetized silver disc and one hook and loop patch shown below. The number of runners up (silver disk and patch) will depend upon the total number of entrants. All prizes will be shipped worldwide at no cost to the site/winners (i.e., I'm paying for shipping out of my own pocket). How to enter this contest: Assemble and paint 3 models representing members of the Legio Bolter & Chainsword. There are some requirements/restrictions, however: Models must have the ADEPTUS ASTARTES keyword. Legio members are all loyalist Adeptus Astartes. Models may not have the DEATHWATCH, GREY KNIGHTS, TERRAIN, or VEHICLE keywords. Models must be Warhammer 40,000/Kill Team scale (i.e., no Epic scale, no Inquisitor scale, no JoyToy, etc.). Models may be from any loyalist Adeptus Astartes Chapter except the Deathwatch and Grey Knights. 1+ model must be a regular Legio member (scout, battle-brother, veteran, sergeant, veteran sergeant) in the standard color scheme (black armour and red helmet are key). 0-1 model may be in parent Chapter colors, either as a pre-formation Delegatus-Herald (firstborn) or a prospectus (firstborn or Primaris). You can learn about the Delegatus-Heralds and Prospecti in the Index Astartes article. The models do not have to form a coherent squad. For example, you could submit one Tactical Marine, one Chaplain with jump pack, and one Terminator. The models do not have to represent the same character. The models do not have to be from the same Chapter. Models do not have to be game-legal (i.e., you may convert to your heart's desire to represent exotic weapons and wargear). You may also indicate that one of the models that you submit is also your Legio mini-me, representing your persona within the Legio. If you do so, please include the model's name and parent Chapter, as well as any other background information you desire. That model must otherwise conform to the guidance for Legio mini-me's as found here. If you include an eligible Legio mini-me in your submission, you will be awarded the Legio mini-me badge (if you have not already earned that badge). If you submit an eligible Legio mini-me model or have previously done so, you may also include an image of your Legio mini-me's honour shield. If you do so, you will be awarded the Legio Honour Shield badge (if you have not already earned that badge). It is recommended that you check out the Insignium Astartes: Legio to see examples of the basic color scheme and the flexibility allowed, and you might want to check out the Legio B&C minis that members have submitted over the years. If you have any questions about the Legio, either from an in-universe perspective or a real-world perspective, please ask them here. Each member is limited to 3 models (i.e., one submission). You can upload all submissions to the Legio Bolter and Chainsword category in the Gallery (you are free to create your own album); and if you desire to do so, you are invited to create a blog in the Legio Bolter & Chainsword category in the Blogs. Images of all submissions should also be posted in a reply in this topic before the deadline - please be sure to include the image(s) of all 3 models in a single post to make it easy for us to find all of them. The deadline to enter the contest is midnight CST on Saturday, January 31, 2026 (i.e., whenever I log in on the morning of Sunday, February 1. The staff will select the finalists. The total number will depend upon the total number of members entering. The members of the community will then vote for their favorites. The member with the most votes will win the grand prize (Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Onslaught game and the gold disc), and the runners up (number TBD) will each win the runners up prize (silver disc and patch). If you have any questions about this contest, please post them as replies in this discussion.

View File Index Astartes: Legio Bolter & Chainsword (2025) The Index Astartes article for the Bolter & Chainsword community's mascot Chapter, the Legio Bolter & Chainsword, has been expanded and updated. Submitter Brother Tyler Submitted 11/28/25 Category Background (Lore)