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So far I'm really enjoying Crusade (week 4, which is the end of Phase 1 of our campaign) and am probably going to continue playing it whenever I can, with whatever army I'm able. I wasn't super enthusiastic at first- why play with old models that have been sitting on the shelf for a half-decade, but it has turned out to be one of the better 40k experiences I've had recently. Getting to go back and re-do all my lore, turning the Forgotten into extremely angry, bitter Fallen rather than the noble knights that they were originally intended to be is just fun. Since the Forgotten were supposed to be Fallen hunters, I find it quite amusing that they are now Fallen themselves, though disdainful of the gifts of Chaos and those that use them too frequently. They are similar to Iron Warriors or Night Lords who look down on the corrupted as weak and foolish, everything is about their own misery and anger- they need to help from Neverborn deceivers. Which does mean as the Crusade goes along I'm going to walk a tight-line of not using some of the more powerful CSM Crusade options such as daemon weapons, ascending to Daemonhood, or even Chaos boons. Or perhaps the Forgotten will have to comprimise their honor to gain and advantage in the battles to come... Nachmund rules are really interesting as well. Phase 2 is when we will start using the Tactical Reserve rules (Phase 1 was to ease in new players to the general game/Crusade specific stuff like upgrading), so I'm pretty interested to try out the Reinforcing Wave reserve stuff and Precision Deep Strikes. I think my army style will play right into it, as I'm going heavy on termies, bikes, transports, and advancing Chosen packs, which will allow me a fast base list and reinforcements designed to keep hammering the enemy.

I tawt I taw a puddy muddy nurgling…

Damn. And I thought the last chapter was good…well done

I wish you a safe journey to my homeland and I hope you both enjoy your stay here! Make sure you spot the assassin at WHW.

Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback. I am trying to explain things by showing and not telling. I want the Iron Duke to by more of a symbol. 329 is to be terrifying, and not just for its opponents. Brutus is not an Infernus, a standard Malcador, but that might be my fault for using the wrong pic! I think I enjoy writing Kasnyk the most. I really enjoy the whole noir gumshoe detective vibe he has.

Pacing is good. I really enjoyed how this chapter is switching between the 2 perspectives/ locations The characters seem to be a revealing themselves as the story progresses. The idea we know what type of characters they are helps the reader know how they appear but not how they think or act. Once again a good divergent from the source material. I am looking forward to hear the deeds of 3 heroes of the story: The Iron Duke, 329, and the Malcador Infernus. My suggestion is keep the story coming and go from there.

Cheers @W.A.Rorie! You seem to be the only person interested in this yarn, but if I am entertaining just you, I am happy for that. As this is all first draft stuff, any suggestions for improvement? How's the pacing, etc.? Thoughts on characters, so far?

Great story. This chapter kept moving and the jump between each scene was perfectly timed

I'm very pleased you're enjoying the story. This is all first draft stuff, so if you've any pointers, I am all ears. Thank you.

I always wanted to get that kit but just never got around to it. Love what you did.

Can’t wait to see/ read more @Lord_Ikka. I love the concept you are going with.

Best chapter so far. No I’m on the edge waiting for the next chapter

Awesome, mate. Looking forward to reading about your trip there.

Thanks. Here's the primary ones: primary: base Corvus Black, layer Eshin Grey, highlight Mechanicus Standard Grey secondary: base Naggaroth Night, layer Hexed Lichen (vallejo game color), highlight Genestealer Purple I want to say the blue is baharroth blue with white randomly blended. Hair was sigvald thinned down. Thanks again for the comment.

Glad they remodelled the baby-carrier. It has a lot more presence now.

When I started my journey into 40k, many many editions ago, I never thought I have an actual Arbtites army, Inquisitorial Army, or a Ministorum Army. It is absolutely amazing and here I have piles of grey plastic for these armies.

Thank you. I appreciate that. I love the setting, I really do. But, I've always seen the lore as a guide. Given the vast expanse of worlds the Imperium covers, it cannot be held monolith. Take the variety of Imperial Guard regiments, for example, or the vast difference in dogma and paths Inquisitors take. I enjoy writing about characters and the setting gives so, so many options for it. Regarding language, anyone who's followed the setting for some time will have seen their fair share of Pig Latin. Thought I'd tap into my roots and do something a little different. I do plan on making some character conversions for my main characters; the narrator, Jagiełło, Mona, Laska, and The Fennec. I am looking forward to it!

This looks amazing. I've just browsed through your briefings and haven't had the time to give them my due attention but I'm absolutely envious: what you have here is an absolutely amazing way of engaging the hobby. I wish I had the resolve and time to do something similar, not to mention the right people. I absolutely love this!