greysaint Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Hi all, first post... Been toying with the idea of starting a new army. Reasonably happy with the colour scheme, and chapter symbol (see link) but wanted some thoughts on the name and the fluff. My idea is they're an assault type chapter, bit like Raven Guard, lots of Jump packs and Thunderhawks (and Stormravens). I was looking for a name, and had thought of Astral Knights, but then realised i knew the name from the rulebook, and on re-reading realised they existed... and were wiped out! Then thought that maybe they could be a successor chapter... or somehow have used the Astral Knights' Geneseed, but maybe created (in secret?) to guard against future Necron Threats such as the World Engine (though i don't necessarily want them to be anti-Necron specialists!) I know the Sable Swords were created after the Astral Knights were wiped out, but the fluff isn't that detailed - so maybe the Astral Swords were formed as well. Any thoughts would be much appreciated! http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/uploads...5752_344739.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokkers Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 i like the color scheme :D have you painted a test mini yet? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2658008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightrawenII Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Then thought that maybe they could be a successor chapter... or somehow have used the Astral Knights' Geneseed, but maybe created (in secret?) to guard against future Necron Threats such as the World Engine (though i don't necessarily want them to be anti-Necron specialists!) I know the Sable Swords were created after the Astral Knights were wiped out, but the fluff isn't that detailed - so maybe the Astral Swords were formed as well. Something to consider: The aim of DIY Author is not exploit the blank places in the fluff, but explore. In the same way, the idea of DIY is not to clash with Universe, but to mesh with the Universe (thanks Apothete :lol: ). That being said, is the connection with Astral Knights and the mystery (*shudder*) in the creation of your Chapter important part or not? For example, the Astral Knights are the Chapter of unknown Founding, so there is possibility of your Chapter being founded from their gene-seed in the most recent 26th Founding (738.M41), without the need to exploit and clash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2658341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegnor Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yeah, the Necrons really only emerged very recently in terms of the timeline of the Imperium. Might be better to make them successors from the Astral Knights who have now sworn to focus on avenging their sires by targeting the emergent Necron threat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2658346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysaint Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hey, thanks for the feedback. Definitely a good point about exploring rather than exploiting the canon. Will think on! I suppose the link to the Astral Knights is an important factor to me. I think what was driving my idea was that I really liked the story of The Astral Knights and their heroic sacrifice, and I like the idea that my chapter could be a reborn version of them after they had been wiped out, perhaps created to combat the growing Necron threat, but i take the point about Necrons being recent. Anyway, i'll keep thinking and post again when i have more ideas! Wokkers, no test mini yet, but hopefully soon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2659161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonWC Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Why don't you just pick up and flesh out the Sable Swords? Since they were created from what was left of the Astral Knights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2659351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafters Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Why don't you just pick up and flesh out the Sable Swords? Since they were created from what was left of the Astral Knights. Well...It said in the codex that only 700~ something marines fought the World Engine...what about the other two companies? :devil: @greysaint: ...OH MY GOD. I thought of the SAME thing reading the codex! Down to the very Chapter Icon-the sword w/ iron halo behind, like this: http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/images/dark_angels_powerfist.jpg As for my scheme, tho', it's a little different...like this: Of the 6th Tactical Reserve Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2961516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 @greysaint i love that color scheme but i was wondering what colors you used in the painter?? i am actually working on my own chapter ATM and would love to use a scheme similar to that!! please let me know what colors you used.... thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2961535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 well this thread seems to be dead...if you dont mind i am gonna borrow the sword icon for my blades chapter.. \ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222360-astral-swords-feedback/#findComment-2973569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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