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Back in 2014, @Grand Master Belial ran the Brotherhood of Angels challenge. This was one in a series of similar annual challenges in which he challenged members to present articles showcasing their DIY Unforgiven chapters. After considering the challenge and developing my basic concept, I committed to the challenge with the following oath: (You can click on that to see it in full size) If I recall correctly, the "Throne Knights" name came from an earlier discussion, though I can't recall exactly where that discussion took place other than to suspect it was within the Liber Astartes forum. That name was not used by whoever it was that was discussing it, so I shamelessly appropriated it for my own use. I wanted to get away from names that were obviously related to the Unforgiven chapters. As with all of my DIYs, I wanted to explore a specific concept. In this case, I wanted to explore what might happen if one of the successors of the Dark Angels legion ever decided to not take part in the hunt for the Fallen. Describing such a chapter was an inherent part of the article, but my focus was really on the consequences for that chapter, as portrayed through the eyes of the other Unforgiven chapters. Spoiler: the other Unforgiven chapters didn't react well. Though I chose for the chapter to be mavericks of sorts (compared to the other Unforgiven chapters), I incorporated a lot of imagery that drew upon the traditions of the First Legion. The squad and company markings were straight out of Codex: Dark Angels, though I replaced the green of the Dark Angels with the dark red of the Throne Knights. Similarly, the broken sword motif of the Deathwing was kept, and though I didn't portray it, the winged sword motif of the Ravenwing was also present. Unlike the Dark Angels, however, the coloration of these two companies was the standard dark red of the rest of the chapter. You can see the basic livery of the Throne Knights chapter at left. I also wanted to show how this now-lost chapter was once lauded among the Adeptus Astartes. This wasn't to say that they were ever "better" than any other chapter - only that they, like other chapters, achieved victories that were worthy of recognition by the larger Imperium. To do that, I drew inspiration from the image at right, which shows the Eternity Gate on Holy Terra, with various banners of the Imperium's heroes throughout the millennia. While I generally disdain the notion that planets are ever composed of a single biome (e.g., so-called "jungle worlds" or "desert worlds" etc.), I decided to use that device with the homeworld of the Throne Knights. The mechanic for doing this was to place the planet at the extreme outer edge of the so-called "Goldilocks zone" where life can be sustained. As such, the water-rich planet had a frozen surface, the inhabitants forced to live in underground arcologies fabricated from the remnants of the ships that had originally brought them to the world during the Dark Age of Technology. As a contrast, I also incorporated facial tattoos among the Throne Knights, theoretically a practice that they borrowed from the planet's human inhabitants. The inspiration for the tattoos I used, however, came from tribes of the Amazon, a rain forest biome. I never explored the fauna of the Throne Knights' homeworld, though it was conceptually important since hunting that fauna was a key catalyst for the chapter's recruitment process. My theory was that one or more of the lifeforms that the humans of the world hunted created some substances that were used in the facial tattoos of both cultures, that of the humans and that of the chapter. I figured that the consequences of the original planet colliding with some rogue planet, the impact on the environment as Urkona was thrown off its original orbit and shifted outward from its sun, and the survival of biological matter from both planets to evolve into lifeforms that could survive the devastated environment, led to some interesting and hardy lifeforms. The facial tattoo designs were copied straight off the cover of an issue of National Geographic magazine at that time, and bringing them to fruition using the Space Marine Scout Painter was ... interesting. Unfortunately, this wasn't a chapter that I really considered much past the article stage. I know that I would like to get a few models painted up - perhaps a kill team or maybe a combat patrol (I'd love to finish a company master and some terminators, after all). It was more of an intellectual exercise in examining the story of the Unforgiven and their response to one of their own breaking ranks. I have some Dark Angels models, however, and these will almost certainly become Throne Knights if I ever get around to painting them.
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Too many Dark angels
henrywalker posted a topic in + ADEPTUS ASTARTES / LOYALIST LEGIONES ASTARTES +
I've got 5 of the robed dark angel terminators which I'm planning to sign over to the deathwatch. Problem is I'm only planning on 20 terminators for my deathwatch army so 1/4 will be a dark angels. So what other chapters commonly wear robes that I can make these termies be for some variety? The other option would be to put them all in one squad and call the robes a special deathwatch thing rather than something original for the marine. Like they are a veteran squad or something. Any other thoughts? -
OK over the time of being here I have started various threads, lots of unfinished and abandoned projects. the one constant has been my love for the Dark Angels and my own Successors which themselves has took various twists and turns. They started as the Blades of Altena, then the Blades of Alaric then to the Consecrated Blades, back to Alaric now back to Consecrated Yeah I know make up my mind. I named them Alaric by pure chance I didn't actually know there was a planet called Alaric in 40k, so by calling them that it makes them sound like they are from there which I think in my background causes some confusion, I have always tried to keep my background safe from encroaching on anything GW do. So to this end I have changed them permanently to the Consecrated Blades which I think most of you will agree is a more Dark Angels/Unforgiven name. Logo.... Well this was another sticking point for me for so long, I went down the custom transfers route with little success. I have also dabbled with the shapeways icons, as much as I like them I always thought they were just a little too thick so I was never 100% happy so to that end I am going for simple and easy (K.I.S.S. - Keep it simple stupid) and using the Dark Angels symbol. Current painted models of the new stuff Chapter Organization Index Astartes
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Rift Reapers Company Master
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Rift Reapers Company Master of the Chapter's 7th Company. Note: Use of green robes denotes this veteran commander is a member of the Chapter's Inner Circle and is privy to both his Chapter's and the Unforgiven's darkest secrets.© Algrim Whitefang
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Paladins of Caliban Bladeguard
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Paladins of Caliban Bladeguard Veteran Menelauis Cadmus ('Unforgiving Executioner of the Forbidden Key').© Algrim Whitefang
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Black Knights Primaris Squire (Scout Marine)
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Black Knights Squire Morech Griffah of the 10th Scout Company, 5th Scout Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Angels of Silence Veteran Marine
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Angels of Silence Firstborn Veteran Marine of the 4th Company, unknown Veteran Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Iron Seraphs Primaris Intercessor
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Iron Seraphs Primaris Intercessor of the 3rd Company, 2nd Battleline Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Sable Pride Land Raider Crusader
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Sable Pride Land Raider Crusader, Vehement Wrath, of the 2nd Company ('Spearwing').© Algrim Whitefang
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Lion Blades Cataphractii Terminator
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Lion Blades Veteran Marine of the elite 1st Company ('Deathwing' formation) arrayed in relic Cataphractii Terminator Armour, armed with an ancient and rare Plasma-Caster.© Algrim Whitefang
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Knights Triumphant Firstborn Astartes
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Knights Triumphant Firstborn Battle-Brother of the 3rd Company, 2nd Battleline Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Kharonean Martyrs Primaris Intercessor
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Kharonean Martyrs Ferryman (Battle-Brother) of the 3rd Company, 8th Fire Support Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Blades of the Lion Inner Circle Livery Shield
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
© Algrim Whitefang
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Blades of the Lion Primaris Veteran
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Armiger-Brother Rahmiel Sedrial after crossing the Rubicon Primaris.© Algrim Whitefang
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Blades of the Lion Inner Circle Terminator 1
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Knight-Sergeant Zadkia Balthasur, 'Formidable Champion of the Lion's Nebula', arrayed in relic Tartaros Pattern Terminator Armour. Assigned to the elite 1st ('Palatines') Company Note: Ebon coloured hooded tabard, indicating his position within the Chapter's Inner Circle.© Algrim Whitefang
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Blades of the Lion Primaris Intercessor 1
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Newly inducted Primaris Armiger-Brother Thuriel Nadael of the 6th ('Xenos Bane') Company, 7th Battleline Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Black Knights Armorial
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
"We will not rest until every single Fallen Angel has been Hunted. Their suffering shall be but a beginning to their penance...their screams, the harbinger of their contrition." — Grand Master Althalos of the Black Knights The Black Knights are an ancient and proud Loyalist Space Marine Chapter created from the lineage of the secretive and mighty Dark Angels Legion of old. They were created during the Second Founding following the conclusion of the terrible galaxy-wide conflict known as the Horus Heresy, and the subsequent wars of reciprocity known as the Great Scouring. The Black Knights were created as one of several Successor Chapters following the dissolution of the Legiones Astartes into separate, smaller Chapters. Thus, the Black Knights are counted amongst the ranks of the Unforgiven. A fleet-based crusading Chapter, the Black Knights follow in the footsteps of the Lion and their Progenitors, and will not rest until every single Fallen Angel has been hunted down and brought back to the Rock, to be interrogated and granted extreme unction by the Interrogator-Chaplains of the Dark Angels. As a crusading Chapter, their doctrines, traditions, and organisation reflect their particular approach to prosecuting the Imperium's wars. The Black Knights are wont to become embroiled in battles that other forces would have little hope of winning, particularly Zone Mortalis operations and 'Forlorn Objective' assaults. They are unrelenting in their persecution of the Emperor's foes, reserving a particular loathing for the Traitor Legions and those who make truck with the Ruinous Powers. The Black Knights absolutely refuse to retreat in the face of any foe, however, this stubbornness has often come at a high price. Their willingness to suffer horrific casualties in the name of victory has seen their very survival as a Chapter be put into jeopardy more than once down the long millennia. The Astartes of this Chapter are grim and dour, with all their warriors wearing battle-plate of jet-black and deep red. Extant reports, however, indicate that this Chapter wields all manner of ancient relics and holy patterns of armour, weapons, and vehicles not commonly seen on the battlefields of the modern era. Aloof and secretive, this Chapter keeps their own counsel, concentrating solely on their duties to the exclusion of all else. Shunning accolades and laurels, they are less well-known than other Unforgiven Chapters. Bellicose and unforgiving, the Black Knights are famed for arriving in a warzone without warning and attacking without a preamble. Upon eradicating their foe they take their leave and disappear without a word, leaving naught but ash and death in their wake. Read More: Black Knights© Algrim Whitefang
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Black Knights Interrogator-Chaplain Terminator
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Black Knights Interrogator-Chaplain Abathar Sedrata, Avenging Champion of the Holy Sepulchre, arrayed in relic Indomitus pattern Terminator Armour.© Algrim Whitefang
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Iron Seraphs Armorial
Algrim Whitefang posted a gallery image in Adeptus Astartes / Legiones Astartes
From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
The Iron Seraphs are a Loyalist fleet-based Successor Chapter descended from the venerable Angels of Absolution, whom themselves are descended from the ancient and mysterious Dark Angels Chapter. This Chapter is composed entirely of Primaris Space Marines, created during the most recent Ultima Founding. Operating in the Justicar sub-Sector of the Armageddon Sector, the Iron Seraphs are highly active at prosecuting the wars of the Imperium against the myriad of enemies of Mankind. Like their fellow Unforgiven Chapters, the Iron Seraphs are driven to prosecute the Dark Angels' secret war against The Fallen, and are more than willing to answer their progenitors' call to war in order to achieve their objectives. Read More: Iron Seraphs© Algrim Whitefang
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Harvesters Command Livery Shield
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
© Algrim Whitefang
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Silver Lions Armorial
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
"My brothers we stand on the brink of a new age, an age where those who fought in the legions and alongside the Lion are gone. We stand not as Dark Angels but as Silver Lions. To be a Silver Lion is to be an exemplar of the Ist, a paragon of Lion El'Jonson, a fierce warrior and a true servant of the Emperor." — Supreme Grand Master Decanius at the founding of the Silver Lions. The Silver Lions are a honourable and venerated 3rd Founding Successor Chapter created from the lineage of Lion El'Jonson who refused to adhere to the strictures of the Codex Astartes. Much like their brothers in the Unforgiven, they too take part in the Hunt for the Fallen but they are far less willing to abandon those they have pledged to defend, instead sending smaller elements of the chapter to hunt them whilst the remaining brothers carry out their duty to the Imperium. In fact the Silver Lions are less concerned with hunting the Fallen, seeing it as no more important than other tasks, unless a particular Fallen presents a major threat to the Imperium. However they still hunt the fallen if it is deemed practical to do so. The Silver Lions themselves were established on the belief that the teachings of the Lion are superior to that of the Codex and as such they follow the Hexagrammiton and the Hekatonystika instead of the Codex Astartes. Although the Lions use these formations, the modern chapters versions of the Hexagrammiton and Hekatonystika are a far cry from their original legion counter-parts and have been moulded by the chapter over millennia into the static organisations they are today. Read More: Silver Lions© Algrim Whitefang
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Silver Lions Battleline Astartes
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
Pictured Above: Silver Lions Firstborn Knight Harkain, 7th Stormwing Order, Death Host, 4th Battleline Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
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Silver Lions Silver Shield Veteran
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Pictured Above: Silver Lions Silver Shield Paladin-Sergeant of the elite 1st Host ('The Death Host').© Algrim Whitefang
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Marines Baleful Armorial
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From the album: Dark Angels Homebrew Chapters
"They are what they need to be. None can fault them for that." — Supreme Grand Master Azrael of the Dark Angels The Marines Baleful are a 15th Founding Dark Angels Successor Chapter, one with a dark and shrouded history. Originally known as the Angels of Valiance, a proud and arrogant chapter obsessed with their own superiority. However, after their arrogance nearly became their downfall, the chapter underwent drastic changes to its structure, livery, and and culture, renaming themselves the Marines Baleful. They have since become a mysterious and potent force against the enemies of the Imperium, striking fear into the hearts of their foes. Read More: Marines Baleful© Algrim Whitefang
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Marines Baleful Veteran Marine
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Pictured Above: Marines Baleful Knight-Errant (Veteran Marine) of the 3rd Company, Unknown Veteran Squad.© Algrim Whitefang
