brainwashed Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Back in 3rd edition I used to have my WGBL or WG Squad Leaders wear a Mk6 'beakie' Corvus helmet to show his armor as being older. Now that Forge World is selling several different older marks of armor, what do think Wolves would be wearing? A mix of different marks, or one particular mark over all. I still have my old Mk6 beakies that I'll be using, but which other marks do you think would be a good pick? I was leaning towards sprinkling some Mk4 Maximus and Mk V Heresy armors into the Packs but was wondering you all are thinking another would be a better fit. Let me know what you think and what makes you lean toward something other than the Mk4 or Mk5 that I''ve already mentioned. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karack Blackstone Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 From Deathwatch, an RPG for WH40K, the marks of armor are a history and a record of service rewarded by receiving an earlier mark. This honor may vary per Space Marine, so depending on what works for you, OP, there's a great deal of room to work with. I'd stick with the Mark 6 helms for leaders, however as you did that, if you can get your hands on some Mark 6 shoulder pads maybe mixing them in will result in the desired look? This is more an area for you to consider what will work best; the only advice I can give is go with what feels right. That should prove the best overall approach. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Back when I played SW.. (oh my youth) erm.. I used to use the Mark 6 Corvus pattern helms for everone in my Grey Hunter and painted a ( WW2 mustang style grining teeth) on the sides to denote there ferocity and counter attack. Now that I think about it they would look like RT space sharks with yellow shoulder pads. lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwashed Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 I view the older marks of armor being used like that as well. I built up some Mk4, Mk5 and Mk6 Grey Hunters using a mix of the Space Wolves Pack Box and Forge World armor sets and they look amazing but might be better suited at Wolf Guard perhaps. I'm doubting whether your average Pack of Space Wolves would be rewarded with venerable armor like this. On the other hand... it looks incredible! :D Perhaps I have the entire army mixed like this and my Great Company allows it's Astartes to mix and match the suits and customize them as they see fit. What do you think? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlbitz Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 A "veteran" Space Wolf wears whatever mark armor he damn well pleases... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwashed Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 A "veteran" Space Wolf wears whatever mark armor he damn well pleases... I am starting to feel the same way, littlbitz. "I recognize my failing, and will be sure to correct it." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Mjollner Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Who wears helmets?? <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphus Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 A Space Wolf wears whatever mark armor he damn well pleases... Fixed for general use <_< Oh! And a thought, sergeants of Ultras and other codex adherent chapters have a different coloured helmet- why don't we wolves do something similar, I mean, it's hardly a codex astartes policy so why do w wolves not do it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pall Ironbear Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 A Space Wolf wears whatever mark armor he damn well pleases... Fixed for general use <_< Oh! And a thought, sergeants of Ultras and other codex adherent chapters have a different coloured helmet- why don't we wolves do something similar, I mean, it's hardly a codex astartes policy so why do w wolves not do it? Read Know no Fear and you'll know one reason why the Ultra's do it :D I went with a squad of GH in Mk 6, and a mixed squad of Mk 5 and 6 to show 'veteran' GHs and LFs. My WG got mixed marks to show that anyone who's saga is worthy can make it into the WG. The claws get the later marks of armour. I like your idea of using the older marks, maybe even Mk 2 & 3 in the mix as well, although I would reserve those for LFs and some WG only Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the knife Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I use Littlebitz's approach to my guys... I like to mix it up with different WG wearing different sets of armor. Keeps it interesting and lets me have some fun modelling. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Scourge Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 If you're running contemporary Space Wolves and want to feature older marks of armor it would probably be more authentic looking if you mixed suits together. It'd be very unlikely that any warrior would have a full suit of venerable armor. Save for maybe your Wolf Lord. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Kravin Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Fluff wise I think Marks IV and VIII are best for sergeants/pack leaders. The Mark IV was one of the most advanced marks with superior comms and sensory equipment. The Heresy forced the Imperium to forego the complex, slow to manufacture and high maintenance Mark IVs in favour of the less sophisticated but more rugged and easily manufactured and maintained Mark Vs. Subsequent marks worked onwards from the V with the VII being the standard for a large part of the Imperium's history post-Heresy and the VIII being a slightly more advanced version intended to improve on the VII. Mark II was pre-Heresy and Mark III a variant of II for boarding actions and other close quarters actions. By the Heresy those Legions who could were replacing it with IV. I think that Mark II and III could still be appropriate for Wolf vets as they have a brutal intimidating look which may be favoured despite the lower tech. Also, don't forget that the Marks are templates but each suit is hand crafted by the Iron Priests so what appeared to be an older mark may have been upgraded with more advanced features underneath. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainwashed Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Great reply's. Inquisitor Kravin: Yours is the post I was most looking for. Now that I'm had time to digest the responses and reflect back on what I want out of the army, you answered the question I was really asking. Thanks man. I agree that Mk IV and VIII would be prevalent. I agree with your reasoning as to which marks the Great Company would have and why. It makes sense to me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/248423-what-mark-helmets-would-veteran-space-wolves-use/#findComment-3008957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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