Lord Lorne Walkier Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 It's now also mandated that no one is supposed to use "Astartes" as a noun to refer to individual or plural Space Marines. The meaning of it is officially clarified as "of the Stars" in High Gothic (i.e. Adepts of the Stars), so all authors need to use alternate nouns to represent them. That's a little tricky in the HH and in Chaos novels, but it's not exactly fatal. Note: I just want to be absolutely clear by saying I don't want to be locked into a debate about this. I'm aware of the nuances on both sides of the point, trust me. So much for that eh? I would agree that Astartes sounds better, but that dose not mean that these smart-ish people cant come up with terms that are as good or better. Lets give them a chance to wow us before the hate down happens, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegnor Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I don't think anyone is debating with ADB, or hating down. We're just commenting that we liked the term Astartes as it had begun being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I would agree that Astartes sounds better, but that dose not mean that these smart-ish people cant come up with terms that are as good or better. Lets give them a chance to wow us before the hate down happens, eh? I mustn't be one of those smart-ish people because I haven't a clue on an alternative without completely making something up and being completely unofficially sanctioned. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 As Aaron said some time ago, there's no real canon in 40k (or Fantasy), we are free to use Astartes if we want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 As Aaron said some time ago, there's no real canon in 40k (or Fantasy), we are free to use Astartes if we want to. We are but not when we are writing for BL (or trying to)... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malika666 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Then use something like "the Emperor's Angels of Death" or whatever. I think you can come up with various synonyms for "Space Marine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 :) Yes I probably can come up with some but it's created alot more work for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I like the term "Astartes"... bummer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle1880 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 So I assume the Emperor decides to do away with the Codex Astartes and call it Codex of the SPEEEEJS MARINES ? Nothing we can do, but they'll always be Astartes to me. edit: Something completely different, but didn't want to make a new topic just for this. A-D-B: I bought The First Heretic a while ago and noticed that in the front, below the title, it is signed 'Aaron', in the style of the Metallica logo. Am I special now ? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razhbad Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I have 4 books with that same signature lol, though i had to get ADB to put it there the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 edit: Something completely different, but didn't want to make a new topic just for this.A-D-B: I bought The First Heretic a while ago and noticed that in the front, below the title, it is signed 'Aaron', in the style of the Metallica logo. Am I special now ? :D That's how I do my name at signings. The exception is about 50ish copies of The First Heretic, which I had to pre-sign at Games Day 2010. In a huge rush, I did my more normal squiggly signature, because the MetallicAaron one takes ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinks Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 How orginal, an author who signs in his name in a "special way". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 EDIT: Actually, I can't be bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelle1880 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 edit: Something completely different, but didn't want to make a new topic just for this.A-D-B: I bought The First Heretic a while ago and noticed that in the front, below the title, it is signed 'Aaron', in the style of the Metallica logo. Am I special now ? ;) That's how I do my name at signings. The exception is about 50ish copies of The First Heretic, which I had to pre-sign at Games Day 2010. In a huge rush, I did my more normal squiggly signature, because the MetallicAaron one takes ages. Ah ok, good to know. I got in a GW shop though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinks Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 EDIT: Actually, I can't be bothered. Only winding you up anyway. :D For the so called "bad boy" of BL you don't act like it! -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Regarding the Astartes thing, I've been using several terms to replace it where I'd naturally say "The Astartes ducked left, and did blah and blah". 1. Night Lord, Grey Knight, Insert Chapter/Legion Name Here. 2. Warrior. 3. The character's name, natch. 4. Legionary or Legionnaire. Obviously, you could also use "Space Marine", "Marine" or "Battle-brother", if any of those float your boat. They're obviously the most accurate, too. Apologies for not wanting to discuss this further, yo. EDIT: Actually, I can't be bothered. Only winding you up anyway. :D For the so called "bad boy" of BL you don't act like it! -_- I'm a kitten, and deserve only the nicest, warmest hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkchild130 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My cat's called Dave. He doesn't let me hug him anymore, the s**t. Darkchild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinks Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hahaha! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khestra the Unbeheld Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm a kitten, and deserve only the nicest, warmest hugs. I smell Alpha Legion deception here; you hate cats and love dogs, this is known. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF4i Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'm really looking forward to this new novel, I don't know why, just looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Lord Beowulf Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Purple dude looks like Thunder Warrior armor, as others have said. Maybe he's the last living Thunder Warrior, who went on to join a Rogue Trader ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artein Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 http://www.graham-mcneill.com/gmblog/Perma...fdf27e0d45.aspx - an extract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malika666 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hmm, maybe this book will give us insights on why Dorn had the Night Lords deployed on Istvaan V despite Curze ripping his guts out previously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brannick Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I sense 2 slight changes to be made, he used 'Astartes' twice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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