Excessus Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The Alpha Legion has a special adoration for anonymity and the commanders try to dress as similar to their troops as possible to disappear in the crowd. But how would this translate to massed warfare at Istvaan V? What do you think Alpha Legion models will be like? Blinged out or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snejk Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The Alpha Legion has a special adoration for anonymity and the commanders try to dress as similar to their troops as possible to disappear in the crowd. But how would this translate to massed warfare at Istvaan V? What do you think Alpha Legion models will be like? Blinged out or not? I'd say they would look pretty much the same every single one of them and it would be difficult to single out sergeants and other unit commanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EumenesDominatus Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'd say similar to the account of them given in The First Heretic since it is right before the attack on Istvaan V. So they should already be sporting their scaled armor and hydra motifs if the HH novels are any indication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 The Alpha Legion has a special adoration for anonymity and the commanders try to dress as similar to their troops as possible to disappear in the crowd. But how would this translate to massed warfare at Istvaan V? What do you think Alpha Legion models will be like? Blinged out or not? I'd say they would look pretty much the same every single one of them and it would be difficult to single out sergeants and other unit commanders. The problem with this is the dullness of the army. It would be insanely boring modelwise to not have any commanders standing out from the rest of the crowd, though I agree it would most likely be the most fluffy way to depict them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaSY Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 The Alpha Legion has a special adoration for anonymity and the commanders try to dress as similar to their troops as possible to disappear in the crowd. But how would this translate to massed warfare at Istvaan V? What do you think Alpha Legion models will be like? Blinged out or not? I'd say they would look pretty much the same every single one of them and it would be difficult to single out sergeants and other unit commanders. The problem with this is the dullness of the army. It would be insanely boring modelwise to not have any commanders standing out from the rest of the crowd, though I agree it would most likely be the most fluffy way to depict them... paint them all wearing scale armor and wearing guy fawkes mask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantras Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 To be fair, if you pained them fluffily, it would be quite distracting for your opponent. "Where is your commander, they all look the same?" "Thats the point..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spu00sed Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 You could paint a few of them in different schemes, this way the enemy will think they are officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGPO Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 You could paint a few of them in different schemes, this way the enemy will think they are officers. I love this idea! If I ever do an Alpha Legion army I'm going to make my commander really drab and a sergeant/Aspiring Champion from the same squad look far more epic. It would fit in so nicely with the "I'm Alpharius!" vibe of the legion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Here's another idea: 1-headed Hydra for squad-level members. 2 heads for squad-level command and three for anything higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 ...or just make an army full with 'blingy' commanders and such. Because, well, what is a better diversion from the real officers really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 ...or just make an army full with 'blingy' commanders and such. Because, well, what is a better diversion from the real officers really? Chihuahuas in Power Armor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 or model the commander the same as the troops, but base him more impressively. so you got the uniform look you desire, but the model still stands out on the tabletop. WLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'm going to sculpt some hydras on my commanders armour and probably give him a scale cloak, but otherwise not go to overboard. I was thinking of a crested helm but its probably going to far. Also going to paint some scales on certain models. Not full green ones, I want it to look like a slow change to the 40k style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Sorry double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 And a third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupcan Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 do this,set up no models on your side of the board,then for every enemy unit roll a d6. every 5 or 6 rolled means that unit is alpha legion....that way u hsve an army and never need to paint any models lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx781a Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I love the AL but this is one army that i will wait for the book to come out to do. Too much confusion about their markings and wargear......kinda fitting if you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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