Carcharodons!(Them New Age Space Sharks)

[mega_marines]

Well, I decided my Lamenters could use a little more love, and while I'm waiting for more of their arrive, I decided I may as well try my hand at the Carcharodons/Space Sharks. I already have a small force I was building up for a miscellaneous marine army, and plenty of bitz to work with, so these two are just the start of it all!

 

First off is Captain Mokarran, who's still PIP!

 

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/1300065438836.jpg

 

(The red helmet crest/stripe is a simple homage to the classic Space Shark scheme and style)

 

 

 

Next is Epistolary Mustelus, who I just finished building moments ago out of boredom. Still needs a bit of cleaning. :mellow:

 

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0730.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0731.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0732.jpg

 

-Matt

Edited March 18, 2011 by mega_marines

[Khestra the Unbeheld]

Am I the only one, upon reading their fluff in IA 10, that thinks that the Carcharodons' TACSOP smells really pre-Heresy World Eaters? I mean, the signposts are all there, even with the red herring of the "uncommon Raven Guard markers", in addition to a great deal of secrecy, bizarre recruitment rituals, an abundance of religious devotion (as if using it to enforce an extremely rigid discipline in the face of, oh, say, instinctual habits?), and a casual disregard for sparing suffering among noncombatants?

[mega_marines]

Am I the only one, upon reading their fluff in IA 10, that thinks that the Carcharodons' TACSOP smells really pre-Heresy World Eaters? I mean, the signposts are all there, even with the red herring of the "uncommon Raven Guard markers", in addition to a great deal of secrecy, bizarre recruitment rituals, an abundance of religious devotion (as if using it to enforce an extremely rigid discipline in the face of, oh, say, instinctual habits?), and a casual disregard for sparing suffering among noncombatants?

 

Oh it's definitely a possibility, and I welcome it.

 

I mean, who doesn't love loyalist berzerkers?

 

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/42841_md-ArtworkSpaceMarinesSpaceShark.jpg

 

Oh that's right. The enemy... :)

[DarkGuard]

I can fogive the Carcharodons any hint of heresy and World Eaters etc because their special character has one of the best Terminator models I've seen, in fact one of the best models I've seen.

 

Those models are looking really good mega_marines, in particular I really like the Libby model, where's the staff from?

[mega_marines]

I can fogive the Carcharodons any hint of heresy and World Eaters etc because their special character has one of the best Terminator models I've seen, in fact one of the best models I've seen.

 

Those models are looking really good mega_marines, in particular I really like the Libby model, where's the staff from?

 

 

^This

 

Also, the staff is made from the eagle top of the Command Squad box, and the banner pole and arm are from the same kit. The purity seals are from the Blood Angel Death Company box as well as the Tactical Squad Upgrade sprue.

[Lord Ragnarok]

Really like the libby. Are you planning a full army.

[mega_marines]

Really like the libby. Are you planning a full army.

 

Why yes I am! ;)

 

I've got a 2,500 point list already set up to go too! Made for fluff, as I think the meta-game is just plain stupid, and it's always fun to run competitive lists into the ground with a list made for fun fluffy purposes

 

Carcharodons: You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Starship

 

HQ: “Tyberos”, The Red Wake 190pt

 

Note: Army Exchanges Combat Tactics for Tyberos’ Chapter Tactics and Furious Charge. Also, one Terminator Squad with Lightning Claws may be a Troops Choice, and any model with a Boltgun may replace it with a close combat weapon for free

 

HQ: “Captain Mokarran” Captain w/ a Relic Blade, Artificer Armor, Bolt Pistol, and Melta Bombs 150pt

Or

HQ: “Epistolary Mustelus” Epistolary Librarian w/ Smite and Vortex of Doom(Or The Quickening) 150pt

 

Troops: “Squad Leucas” Tactical Squad of 10 w/ a Powerfist, Lascannon, Plasma Gun, and 2 models with Close Combat Weapons 215pt

 

Troops: “Squad Falcifor” Tactical Squad of 10 w/ a Power Sword, Melta Bombs, Melta Gun, Missile Launcher, and 3 models with Close Combat Weapons 195pt

 

Transport: “Munkiana” Drop Pod 35pt

 

Troops: “Squad Isurus” Tactical Squad of 10 w/ a Power Fist, Melta Gun, Multi-Melta, and 4 models with Close Combat Weapons 200pt

 

Transport: “Mobulae” Drop Pod 35pt

 

Troops: “Squad Cuvier” Terminator Assault Squad of 5 w/ 5 pairs of Lightning Claws 200pt

 

Transport: “Carcharias” Land Raider Crusader w/ a Multi-Melta and Extra Armor 275pt

 

Elites: “Squad Taurus” Terminator Assault Squad of 5 w/ 1 pair of Lightning Claws, and 4 Thunder Hammers with Storm Shields 200pt

 

Elites: “Brother Glauca” Venerable Dreadnought w/ a TL-Autocannon, DCCW w/ Heavy Flamer, and Extra Armor 200pt

 

Fast Attack: “Squad Griseus” Vanguard Veteran Squad of 10 w/ 1 Thunder Hammer, 2 Powerfists, 2 Plasma Pistols, and 3 Power Weapons 320pt

 

Fast Attack: “Squad Cepedia” Assault Squad of 5 w/ 1 Lightning Claw and No Jump Packs 115pt

 

Transport: “Raja” Rhino w/ Extra Armor Free +15pts

 

Heavy Support: “Birostris” Predator w/ Lascannon Sponsons and Extra Armor 135pt

 

Total = 2,500pts

[Captain Tezdal]

Am I the only one, upon reading their fluff in IA 10, that thinks that the Carcharodons' TACSOP smells really pre-Heresy World Eaters? I mean, the signposts are all there, even with the red herring of the "uncommon Raven Guard markers", in addition to a great deal of secrecy, bizarre recruitment rituals, an abundance of religious devotion (as if using it to enforce an extremely rigid discipline in the face of, oh, say, instinctual habits?), and a casual disregard for sparing suffering among noncombatants?

 

Hrmm...maybe thats why they were the only Loyalists I've ever been drawn to. Those Sharks look great!

[mega_marines]

Hrmm...maybe thats why they were the only Loyalists I've ever been drawn to. Those Sharks look great!

 

Thanks man! I'll have more work done on them by Friday. :tu:

[Fhyn]

Looks great, and yeah, love the term model from IA10. I need to pick the book up I think to have the fluff for this army.

 

Almost done with my Necrons, and was looking at a Space marine army to start. Was going between Space Wolves, Black Templars and Codex marines, then while doing some research, ran across the Space Sharks, which of course brought me to their new name Carcharodons.

 

I love drop pods, and from one of the old writeups on the Space Sharks was they were specialists at Drop Pod assaults, so looks like it will fit right in.

 

So looking at them now, will keep an eye on this also.

 

Unfort, the normal group I play with, we dont allow IA stuff, but thats not that big of deal, just cant get any special stuff with my versions, unless I play in a tourney where they are allowed. So need to figure out if one codex is better than another to have them use.

[Hemal]

Really like the libby. Are you planning a full army.

 

Why yes I am! :(

 

I've got a 2,500 point list already set up to go too! Made for fluff, as I think the meta-game is just plain stupid, and it's always fun to run competitive lists into the ground with a list made for fun fluffy purposes

 

Carcharodons: You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Starship

 

HQ: “Tyberos”, The Red Wake 190pt

 

Note: Army Exchanges Combat Tactics for Tyberos’ Chapter Tactics and Furious Charge. Also, one Terminator Squad with Lightning Claws may be a Troops Choice, and any model with a Boltgun may replace it with a close combat weapon for free

 

HQ: “Captain Mokarran” Captain w/ a Relic Blade, Artificer Armor, Bolt Pistol, and Melta Bombs 150pt

Or

HQ: “Epistolary Mustelus” Epistolary Librarian w/ Smite and Vortex of Doom(Or The Quickening) 150pt

 

Troops: “Squad Leucas” Tactical Squad of 10 w/ a Powerfist, Lascannon, Plasma Gun, and 2 models with Close Combat Weapons 215pt

 

Troops: “Squad Falcifor” Tactical Squad of 10 w/ a Power Sword, Melta Bombs, Melta Gun, Missile Launcher, and 3 models with Close Combat Weapons 195pt

 

Transport: “Munkiana” Drop Pod 35pt

 

Troops: “Squad Isurus” Tactical Squad of 10 w/ a Power Fist, Melta Gun, Multi-Melta, and 4 models with Close Combat Weapons 200pt

 

Transport: “Mobulae” Drop Pod 35pt

 

Troops: “Squad Cuvier” Terminator Assault Squad of 5 w/ 5 pairs of Lightning Claws 200pt

 

Transport: “Carcharias” Land Raider Crusader w/ a Multi-Melta and Extra Armor 275pt

 

Elites: “Squad Taurus” Terminator Assault Squad of 5 w/ 1 pair of Lightning Claws, and 4 Thunder Hammers with Storm Shields 200pt

 

Elites: “Brother Glauca” Venerable Dreadnought w/ a TL-Autocannon, DCCW w/ Heavy Flamer, and Extra Armor 200pt

 

Fast Attack: “Squad Griseus” Vanguard Veteran Squad of 10 w/ 1 Thunder Hammer, 2 Powerfists, 2 Plasma Pistols, and 3 Power Weapons 320pt

 

Fast Attack: “Squad Cepedia” Assault Squad of 5 w/ 1 Lightning Claw and No Jump Packs 115pt

 

Transport: “Raja” Rhino w/ Extra Armor Free +15pts

 

Heavy Support: “Birostris” Predator w/ Lascannon Sponsons and Extra Armor 135pt

 

Total = 2,500pts

 

Do I see the specific and genus names of a fair few sharks there? Chracarias - species name of teh WHite Pointe/Gret White Isurus? - mako sharks

[mega_marines]

Do I see the specific and genus names of a fair few sharks there? Chracarias - species name of teh WHite Pointe/Gret White Isurus? - mako sharks

 

Why yes. Yes you do. ;)

[mega_marines]

At least at a damned minimum, there's a basecoat on everyone I currently have; not counting expected deliveries!

 

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0738.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k175/megamarines/IMG_0745.jpg

[DarkGuard]

I can fogive the Carcharodons any hint of heresy and World Eaters etc because their special character has one of the best Terminator models I've seen, in fact one of the best models I've seen.

 

Those models are looking really good mega_marines, in particular I really like the Libby model, where's the staff from?

 

 

^This

 

Also, the staff is made from the eagle top of the Command Squad box, and the banner pole and arm are from the same kit. The purity seals are from the Blood Angel Death Company box as well as the Tactical Squad Upgrade sprue.

 

Ah thanks. That's what I tried using my failed Commander Sarpedon conversion, part of the failure was cutting the staff too short ;).

 

The new stuff is looking good (even if it isn't painted). The poses and modelling in particular is good. I hope you have fun painting all of that, keep us updated :).