recon0321 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Any ideas how to pick which legion to collect. there are so many reasons why I like all the legions they all have different characteristics that appeal to me.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisdudeness Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Since you like them all then it comes down to paint. Which legion do you want to paint. Or paint them all. Have a few tac squads or assault squads painted in all the legions you want. As long as only the squads painted as your core legion use the legion rule then you're fine. The rest will just have the generic legion rule. The allies rules only come into play if you use the legion specific legion rule for each force. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I am thinking of iron hands once the book comes out and either death guard or world eaters...just kinda lost as to how to paint the death guard Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eorek Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/downloads/product/pdf/h/Horus_Heresy_Painting_Guide.pdf ^Can vouch for the world eater one atleast. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 How about, since you like the Iron Hands, selecting other units from the Allies table with the "Sworn Brothers" characteristic. In your case this would be ECs, UMs and Mechanicum (and from what i've seen there are some interesting stuff coming for the Mechanicum palyers). It is not unheard of for elements of several Legions coordinating in the field, so background wise you're covered. Just a thought. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Or perhaps just build a basic core list and then add to it with the special units once Massacre comes out in the next 2-4 months, assuming current hearsay holds true? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheForgottenAngel Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I began collecting Dark Angels some time ago using only Horus Heresy models (I'm a bit crazy). Anyways I know that they are a ways off so I have time to flesh out the core units, tactical squads, generic terminators, some Contemptor Dreadnaughts (non-relic) and vehicles. By the time your novel comes out, Iron Warriors are coming within a year or so, you'll have all the core stuff done and get to focus on the elite units! WIN WIN! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Chosing an army is a tough one and I still wonder if i should have gone for Sons of Horus or World Eaters :) Still, I think my recipe for Death Guard isn't too taxing and looks okay: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274250-pre-heresy-death-guard/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soraf Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I decided which legion to start with based solely on iconography! I started SoH because I liked how their "sigil" is pretty much an eye.No doubt, the other legions have great aesthetics, but between 30k and 40k, i dare say the aesthetic of most of these legions/chapters hasn't undergone too drastic a change (except the cult legions).For me, the SoH and their iconography captures "great crusade/horus heresy", others are welcome to differ, but i always saw the SoH as being the "protagonist" legion of the heresy. The eye of terra/horus which is the legion icon, starts as a lauded imperial icon, and is corrupted to a feared and hated mark of chaos in the future which gives a good sense of narrative for their forces.Still though, thats a major dilemma if your heart isnt completely set on one legion, THEY'RE ALL UNIQUE AND AWESOME. I'm pretty sure everyone on this forum would do all 18 legions if they could! But yeah, SoH offer a lot of interesting thematic things to play with, also lots and lots of spikes! who doesnt like those! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I was torn between a couple of legions, but after re-reading Legion I fell in love with the Alpha Legion, so that's why I choose them. Think about when you want to set your army, if its a great crusade era force you could have a collection of different Legions. Even if its set during the heresy you could have a collection of a few different legions, especially with those that suffered heavy casualties early on. I would imagine they would seek to join together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavement Artist Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Your name is recon, your pic is of a sniper. Welcome to the Alpha Legion :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Your name is recon, your pic is of a sniper. Welcome to the Alpha Legion Ah, hadn't realised that the junior Legion were the only one's with snipers. I'd better take those long barrelled weapons with scopes off my Wolf Scouts then ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavement Artist Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Please, i'd never ask you to get rid of your journeymen snipers. Just that some Legions perfect these tactics rather than dabble :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Please, i'd never ask you to get rid of your journeymen snipers. Just that some Legions perfect these tactics rather than dabble :PExcept neither reconnaissance nor snipers are tactics, but I know what you mean :P Alphas would be a fun choice though. The only downside would be waiting 9 months plus for a list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Lucian Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Most of the legions are awesome in one way or another. That's up to your personal preferences, like I dislike the alpha legion, and I would never paint white scars.. to much dam white. I'm currently finishing off my DA's till that book comes out (which is a while apparently), and now contemplating on either word bearers,thousand sons, night lords, Iron Warriors or raven guard. Reading HH books is dangerous, you want a new army after each book xD Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Reading HH books is dangerous, you want a new army after each book xD Agreed, I change my mind with every book I read - It's going to cost me a fortune! Although I'm leaning towards Ultramarines - Blue and Gold on a Mk IV marine looks rather nice... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Go with the Night Lords Lucien Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Lucian Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Go with the Night Lords Lucien I actually have a painted test night lord, so its very much a possibility :) Just holding on to see how their special units will look like.. Also a big fan of Lord of the Night + the trilogy. Not to forgot how fitting it would be. Night Lords and Dark Angels... I'd be able to remake the Thramas crusade all by myself^^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3375813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of the Raven Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Don't forget that if you ever have an issue with a color scheme, you can modify it a little bit (or a whole lot). I believe World Eaters lost their blue bellies, Word Bearers now magically have black shoulder pads, just to mention canon changes. If you think loyalist Iron Warriors look better with the post-heresy traitors' black shoulder pads, or believe an entire group of non-destroyer black-armored World Eaters looks awesome, go ahead.On a lowly pragmatic note, I'd start a Legion that has at least some of its special units and lists already made by Forge World. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks everyone however doing recon is a tactic...I was a recon marine for several years...and it is a proven method...I have always like alpha legion and maybe I should re read legion...maybe I should pick up betrayal and go from there Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vile Siren Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 When ever I think of snipers + the Heresy I always think about Sharrowkyn shooting Fulgrim in the head in Angel Exterminatus, and Raen Guard kind of have a recon feel to them, So I think Alpha Legion or Raven Guard fit the best but in the end all the legions have something great to them so the choice is yours! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hmm raven guard? Yes that was a great scene how many marines can say they shot a primary! Alphas and raven guard it is!!! Well until dark angels and night lords are done they have some history that is begging to be explored! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Most definitely. I want to know if that little tidbit about Mortarion and Curze being buds in Betrayal gets a little bit more exploration. Not to mention who the Night Lords were before Curze was found and what they were the first two generations after he began to lead them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durfast Spiritwolf Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks everyone however doing recon is a tactic...I was a recon marine for several years...and it is a proven method...I have always like alpha legion and maybe I should re read legion...maybe I should pick up betrayal and go from there You are not the only one to have done a bit, matey, but you may be a tad rusty on your terminology. Intelligence is a specified function in combat, reconnaissance is one way of obtaining it, i.e. it is a mission. Hence it is defined by NATO (and accepted by the USMC) as, 'A mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the acitivities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic charcateristics of a particular area.' A tactic is the method of implementing a plan designed to fulfil a mission, i.e. to gain an objective. So reconnaissance by fire would be a tactic to fulfil a reconnaissance task. So the two are very different things. Anyway, back to playing with small space soldiers ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon0321 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Totally agree...my mistake Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/275732-legion/#findComment-3376407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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