Bryan Blaire Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Point of order: what the Dark Angels wear over their armor doesn't really appear to even be robes or a cowl (based on the modern definitions), because they have no sleeves (which is typically the difference between something like a cloak and a robe... a robe has sleeves). Maybe they wear robes without their armor on or a cowl, but a cowl refers to a closed garment, which we can see based on several of the models is not always the case, as well, a cowl also has wide sleeves, which the garment the Dark Angels wear over their armor does not have. What they wear doesn't really seem to have a lot of definition in actual modern clothier's jargon, but in 40K jargon, it's called a robe. In 30K jargon, appears to have been called a surplice for at least a certain period referring to a similar piece of cloth over non-powered knight's armor, and the term may have been retained for a similar garment over power armor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Gentlemen you are reading (again) too much into it. When i see this: http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/Capes/MonksRobeWeb.jpg I the uninitiated call it a robe. That said is more simple and effective. The dark angels wear those things to emphasize the monastic order of the knights of Caliban. Its called a robe for simplicity's shake. Should we stop calling our firearms bolters and call them godwynn pattern bolt gun whateevercalliberitwasidontremember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Killmer Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 For me there is only good reason to come back or dont repaint the army - check out the classic old picture of Asmoday with the powersword. If that still rings something in you come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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