Cpt_Reaper Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I have been working on a Special Character for my DiY Chapter using the Dark Angels codex. UNIT PROFILE Kronos Nightshade, Dark Master of the 3rd Dark Master Nightshade 6 5 4 4 3 5 3 10 2+/4++ Dark Master Nightshade..................230pts Infantry 1 Dark Master Nightshade (unique HQ Choice) Frag Grenades Krak Grenades Artificier Armor Plasma Pistol Soul Splitter and Redemption Rites of Battle Dark Master of the 3rd Hatred of Traitors Special Rules and Wargear Dark Master of the 3rd: As the Dark Master of the 3rd Company, Kronos commands the most veteran warriors of the chapter, with the exception of the Steelwing. A army that includes Dark Master Nightshade may take Company Veterans as Troops rather than Elites. Furthermore, Company Veterans have both a Bolter and Chainsword and may swap these for any option listed at the appropriate cost. Hatred of Traitors: The Angels of Shadow have developed a burning hatred of all those who would turn on their fellow man and away from the Emperor's light. A army that includes Dark Master Nightshade has the Prefered Enemy: Chaos Space Marines rule. Soul Splitter and Redemption: These ancient blades are said to have been weilded during the Great Crusade by the Company Master of the 11th Great Company of the Dark Angels Legion. A matched pair of power swords, they count as lightning claws that strike at strength 6 in assault. C&C at will. Hold no punches. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan249 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Soul Splitter and Redemption's description should note that it counts as a pair of lightning claws that strike at S6. Not a big deal, but can make some people tie knots with their stomachs. He looks too expensive to me. I think you could get away with 180 to 200 points instead. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/#findComment-2783437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Do you mean put the way they act up in the table as well? As for the points I felt that his army enhancing rules required the steep investment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/#findComment-2783542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voi shet magir Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 The point of lightning claw rules is that if they actually land a hit, they can cause damage with four different blades. A sword gets one so: The dark master rule is extremely boring. I'm sure someone has asked in liber, but what makes them dark? I mean, they are dark angels but Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/#findComment-2789786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiad Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Definitely agree with Spartan on this - unless you plan on giving him other abilities/wargear the character needs to have his point cost reduced to around 180-190 points. Still, it's refreshing to see someone overprice their character for once. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/#findComment-2789799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LardO'Blood Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I feel like the name is a bit odd...Try some more Dark Angely names maybe? http://www.angelsghosts.com/underworld_demons.html In case you didn't know, Sammael, Belial and, I Believe, Azrael are all names of biblical demons. Also, Asmodai is strikingly similar to Asmodeus, meaning devil. But for the actual rules... I agree it might be underpriced, though I am not entirely certain what Dark Master of the Third does, the rule just isn't clearly worded to me. I think the plasma pistol might just be a bit of in your face overkill, I'm not sure how many people carry around two power swords and a plasma pistol. I can see this dude being much more interesting as the assault reserve company captain, with a jump pack and the ability to give tacticals jump packs for X amount or something. I don't think CC when I hear 3rd company captain, I think amazing tactician. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/#findComment-2789878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 lightning claw rule: I wanted to blades to be extra special and of ancient design. I guess I can just make them power swords that re-roll wounds. Name: Kronos is the oldest Captain that I use (in the fluff he is the youngest). All other Captains are named based on fallen angels/demons. Weapons: I suppose the plasma pistol is a bit OP. Will consider other weapons. Points: Considering that both Sammael are quite expensive, and he changes the FOC slot of a unit I wanted Kronos to match that. He makes Company Veterans troops and is a beast in assault. Other: The title Dark Master, as well as some other things will be explained in his fluff ( which I need to build on). There is a small bit in my IA article if you would like to read up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231406-dark-master-kronos-nightshade/#findComment-2791854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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