Joasht Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I understand that only the Emperor's Children were permitted to bear the double-headed eagle, but what about the other winged motifs like the skull with wings? Did other chapters have permission to anything with wings, as long as it wasn't the double-headed eagle? Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehoel Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think that before the Heresy, there was only the double-headed eagle. The other variants arose after the Heresy began. I remember reading that the loyal legions were granted the Aquila during the Heresy so they could show their loyalty. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hmm...that adds an additional level of complexity to the issue.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The imperialis (winged skull) was used by the loyalists after the onset of the heresy as a army badge denoting loyalist status, during the siege of Terra the defenders of the palace wore the aquila denoting loyalty to the emperor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Sergeant Bohemond Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I would assume that wings was ok....just not the twin headed eagle variation, except for individuals. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wings were fine I think. Like the Blood Angels Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The new Forge World book sheds some light on this. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks all for the replies; indeed I'm curious as I'm doing a Pre-Heresy/Fallen DA army, and I want them to be at least reasonably fluff-accurate ;) A D-B: Any chance you could share some of that with me? I'm not going to buy a book just for a tiny excerpt of fluff..... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysteriousmaskedmystery Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i still can't get over your screen name, it makes me laugh every time. on a more serious note, when you say something like that, knowing we can't even order it yet, it's like rubbing salt in a wound. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 i still can't get over your screen name, it makes me laugh every time. Uh. My initials? What a squillion people call me? on a more serious note, when you say something like that, knowing we can't even order it yet, it's like rubbing salt in a wound. Not intentionally. I don't have my copy here with me, so I'm reluctant to explain it. It's a hint for the many people with the book to post an explanation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3187890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysteriousmaskedmystery Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 yes, i've noticed that there seem to be very few people answering questions or just dumping loads of info as there normally is with any new release, it's like the first people in line were the ones who don't have internet connections or are just greedy... or maybe the book is just so good they can't find time to tell anyone else about it. their noses are still glued to the pages. as for the screen name, i realize it's your initials, it's just... well... wholly inappropriate to say here i'm afraid. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3188227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennisBall Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Not intentionally. I don't have my copy here with me, so I'm reluctant to explain it. It's a hint for the many people with the book to post an explanation. Perhaps then enlighten us as to the process of a product that appears to be ready but isn't being released yet? I assume there is a reason for delaying the release that isn't secret? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3188269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Probably they're still printing a vast stock of them so that they arent released 50 at a time and therefor always sold out... You'll have an initial print run, and limited stocks, but then you get anotehr couple of runs, ship the stock to your various suppliers/warehouses in other continents, then, when all the stock is spread out for your customers to actually buy the darn stuff, you can put it out on general release...... Or at least thats what it seesm like to me........ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3188806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Not intentionally. I don't have my copy here with me, so I'm reluctant to explain it. It's a hint for the many people with the book to post an explanation. Perhaps then enlighten us as to the process of a product that appears to be ready but isn't being released yet? I assume there is a reason for delaying the release that isn't secret? Is it delayed? I thought it was just on pre-release at Games Day. Is there a delay? I don't know, I don't work in Forge World, let alone in their scheduling or customer services departments. I like your tone, though. EDIT: I really don't know the release date. Scout's honour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3188841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobointherain Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 oh snap Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3188846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 yes, i've noticed that there seem to be very few people answering questions or just dumping loads of info as there normally is with any new release, For really reals. as for the screen name, i realize it's your initials, it's just... well... wholly inappropriate to say here i'm afraid. I dunno, dude. It's never come up once before in 4 years of forumming, and it's not on the first 7 pages of Google (unless it's... Asian Development Banking? Android Debug Bridge tools?) so I think we're probably safe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3188862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysteriousmaskedmystery Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 no, no, i meant it would be inappropriate for me to post what i thought it meant the first time i saw it, not that you're doing anything wrong, i mean, heck, it's your name. is it possible that the lack of a massive info drop that we saw with say, 6th edition, is because it's FW, and HH, which are both sort of niche to some people still? maybe there just aren't as many interested parties? or maybe at gamesday they were only selling to really honest, upstanding people who promised not to spill the beans? or maybe FW threatened their families if they said anything, who's to say? but seriously, this book is out, in people's hands, granted a relatively small-ish number, but we are seeing as much if not more hard info for the chaos codex, which isn't for sale yet, and i could almost care less about, because i can't afford to do HH and a new 40k army, and HH won out in the coin toss. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3189342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennisBall Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Not intentionally. I don't have my copy here with me, so I'm reluctant to explain it. It's a hint for the many people with the book to post an explanation. Perhaps then enlighten us as to the process of a product that appears to be ready but isn't being released yet? I assume there is a reason for delaying the release that isn't secret? Is it delayed? I thought it was just on pre-release at Games Day. Is there a delay? I don't know, I don't work in Forge World, let alone in their scheduling or customer services departments. I like your tone, though. EDIT: I really don't know the release date. Scout's honour. If ever you give up writing you should consider a career in politics, you have obfuscation down pat. FW say it's a few weeks away, so be it, I'm just surprised (irked?) that I can't at least pre-order so that I can have some dates to work with. Yeah, I'm a sad person who lives vicariously through tiny lumps of resin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3189392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Yeah, I'm a sad person who lives vicariously through tiny lumps of resin. I name thee Brother. Or Sister. Sibling. Whatever. Jeez. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/261826-clarification-on-the-aquila/#findComment-3189476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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