Power Fist Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Like many “lost” chapters, the exact moment of the Ebon Lions split from the First Founding Space Wolves chapter is shrouded in legend, mystery, and contradiction. It is believed the Ebon Lions are, or at least originally were, three Battle Barges worth of Space Wolves, splintered from the primogenetor’s Chapter following the Horus Heresy. Pursuing the Emperor’s Children deep into the reaches of known space, the Barges were considered destroyed, the Space Marines aboard were considered deceased, and were honored on Terra as heroes. However, the Ebon Wolves were not deceased, and the Barges were not destroyed. The Ebon Wolves took up residence on Narsine, in the Agrippa sector, and set about building a Space Wolf stronghold. Over the course of time, with the disconnect from their First Founding Chapter, and through the weathering of time and space, the Chapter’s repository of knowledge and tactics began to erode and evolve. The wolf, praised for its cunning and determination, slowly evolved into the lion, revered for its fierce nature and powerful presence. The ice lions that stalked the frozen tundra in massive prides became a substitute for the wolves of Fenris, and the Space Marines began learning to live and fight with the lions by their sides. Before long, all ties with the Space Wolves had been lost to the Warp and the ravages of time. Although Space Wolf combat doctrines still dominate the Ebon Lions in terms of battlefield tactics and organizational structure, a millennia-long struggle against the brutal Dark Eldar Kabal of Eternal Sorrow, in which the Ebon Lions have been the only protection for their home world of Narsine against the repeated slave raids by the Dark Eldar pirates, has turned the Chapter into something different entirely. Ebon Lion prides are brutally efficient warriors, used to being outgunned and outnumbered, and are more than a little feral and zealous in bringing the word of the Emperor swiftly and, often, fatally. ******************** On the vast plains of Narsine's tundra, herds of wild horses numbering in the thousands roam freely. Descended from plow horses brought by the original human settlers of Narsine, these proud beasts have grown in Narsine's warped gravity to monstrous proportions. The greatest of Narsine's wild stallions stand eight feet tall at the shoulder and can weigh as much as a small elephant. Often times, when a pride of Great Manes has lost a few brothers, the remaining members will venture out into the plains and commune with the horses, selecting the biggest and boldest of the stallions and taming them. After fitting them with armor and cybernetics, the Great Manes adopt the mantle of Thunder Cavalry, and ride these armored war beasts into battle, much to the dismay of many an invader of Narsine... Strike first! Strike fast! Strike hard! Fortis in Fide! I have finally finished up my first squad of Thunder Cav! I'm pretty pleased with the way that they look - almost as pleased as I have been in the way they have performed on the table. I'm sure with a full paint job, they'll perform even greater feats of heroism. :) So here's the squad: http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder1.jpg And here are some individual shots. Brother Fisher (Bravely sporting just a bolt pistol and chainsword): http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder2.jpg Brother Sergeant Vranesh (He of the Power Fist): http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder3.jpg Brother Tice (Strapped with Meltabombs): http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder4.jpg Brother Hannigan (On Operation Jump In Front of the Lascannon With Your Storm Shield): http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder5.jpg The squad is often led to battle by Lion Guard Battle Leader Brother Lieutenant Benami, who is usually accompanied by Ares and Mars. He carries a frost blade and a storm shield: http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder6.jpg http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder7.jpg http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu302/BottledFame/EbonLions/thunder8.jpg And that's the squad! Thoughts? Comments? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaarl Stormfang Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 After all that story why on earth would you not mount them on lions? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2360647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Fist Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Three reasons: #1, Because the lions have a special place in the army. They are Fen Wolves, and they fight along side the fiercest of Ebon Lions. #2: I tried that out first, and they honestly look a lot bigger on the horses, because the horses are taller at the shoulder than the lions. #3: I find the idea of riding on a lion (or a wolf, for that matter) kind of silly. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2360653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopToffee Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 the don't look too bad... but i just can't help looking at them and thinking "those spindly little horse legs would snap like twigs"... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2360915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullr Direfang Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 they look really nice. my only problem is that the SM looks like it is the same size as the horse..... maybe it is just some kind of optical illusion.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2360939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I like the horses (lol) and if someone starts bashing on them leave them to me i've dealt with those before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2360964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 not a huge fan of the horses to be honest, but i like how yours came out. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2361259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverwolf Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 hehe, I hate to say it brother, but looks a bit more like something that has come from the ranks of the Black Templar then the Space Wolves :) ** Ducks the mug of ale Power Fist throws at his head ** As with WLK, just not a fan of those horses. However they're good conversions and paint jobs, and from the quick read of your little story I can see how they've gone from Space Wolves to Ebon Lions :P. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2361410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotgunFacelift Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 the models look really good Gj with the fluff too Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2361426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niiai Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 They look very well with what you have done with them. With that being said, I can't for the life of me understand why you have puttet SW on cyber Horses? I mean come on, they are from an Ice planet with wolves that rival demons. Have you ever seen horses run on ice? And Horces realy don't have a home in 40K with the exeption of teh rough riders (who are from greatfield planets.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2362030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power Fist Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 #1: My SW don't come from Fenris. #2: My horses aren't your run-of-the-mill, fragile little ponies. These are 12-foot-tall, elephant-sized monster horses from the frozen plains of a heavy-gravity planet. Not only can they easily carry a power-armored Space Marine - they've been known to kick a hole in the front armor of a Rhino. (And I agree - they do look a little Templary. I think it's all the purity seals. But that's sort of a motif of this army - cut off from home and the Emperor, they've gotten a little zealous. And, I honestly just love the look of a ton of purity seals on stuff. :)) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2362153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niiai Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Well in that case it is a bit better. Food for thought though, would they look better if you "cybered" them up a bit? Adding bits of biometal so to say. Or just ecsternal eye lences / bone enhancers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2362395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Needs more Bravestar/Galaxy Rangers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/198192-my-new-thunder-cav/#findComment-2363176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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