Julgolax Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Do you guys know why Blood Angel Chaplains are classified as Elite choices rather than HQ choices? What do you guys think they SHOULD be considering what they do? I once thought that the lore behind a Chaplain would make him a better Squad Upgrade in addition to a Sergeant rather than a single choice all his own but nonetheless, I still dont get why they are shown in 2 different spots. I believe the Dark Angels also have Chaplains in the HQ classification rather than Elites. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortysl Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Do you guys know why Blood Angel Chaplains are classified as Elite choices rather than HQ choices? What do you guys think they SHOULD be considering what they do? I once thought that the lore behind a Chaplain would make him a better Squad Upgrade in addition to a Sergeant rather than a single choice all his own but nonetheless, I still dont get why they are shown in 2 different spots. I believe the Dark Angels also have Chaplains in the HQ classification rather than Elites. Isn't it something to do with the Blood Angels having a higher number of Chaplains due to Red Thirst/Black Rage issues? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Technically, BA Chaplains are all in the HQ section. The Sanguinary Priest is an apothecary. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 yes techincally our sanguary priests are our chaplins as they do in our chapter what chaplins do in others. but we have more chaplins than others and we have reclusiarchs in the hq section which are higher up the command chain than chaplins(which is how it should be) our high chaplins have more power in our chapter than they do in other chapters( some story about our chaptermaster falling to the blackrage once and eversince the sanguary high priest and high chaplin are like second in command when hes not around.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julgolax Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I'm not talking about the Sanguinary Priests though, I literally mean the Chaplain listing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Our Chaplains are Elites so that we can field 6 in total (including Astorath & Lemartes) in a full DC list. Easy. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Huh. I actually managed to miss that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 LOL I just did the math and 6 Chaplains + 60 DC with no upgrades are 2000pts spot on! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fury Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 ^Coincidence? ... I think not! Fluff wise, I think the chance of the Black Rage taking battle brothers as war progresses is why they have to keep a close eye on the flock (of blood thirsty superhumans). Hence the need for more shepards. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Angel Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I also get the feeling that having to keep a closer eye on the individual battle-brothers in this way leaves less Chaplains free to look at the bigger picture of command and other "HQ" duties. They're too distracted paying closer attention to a particular squad than other chapters' Chaplains need to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/255320-why-are-blood-angels-chaplains-elites/#findComment-3106685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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