SRSFACE Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I know a lot of people are planning on picking up the Codex book when it drops soon for allies purposes. Me, I always just loved all things 40k and as like the longest of long term goals want a little bit of everything just because, nerd. Figured as one of the most straightforward Battle Brothers options we get as Dark Angels, I might pick up a few things if only because I'm bored of painting green! I am thinking I'd do Blood Ravens, the THQ chapter. I know a lot of internet people consider this heresy as it was created for the video games, but hey! That's what got me into 40k to begin with. I also happen to think fluff-wise, they'd be good allies with Dark Angels because they too are like "NO ONE CAN KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT US, MURDERDEATHKILL." Added bonus, the ruddy red and bone would look different yet complimentary enough from dark angel green and ravenwing black that they'd stand out in a good way alongside them. Out of the 9 initial loyalist chapters, I'm not sure which one I'd do. I was looking at the 30k rulebook's chapters allies guide and apparently the only Sworn Brothers chapter DA can be with are Salamanders. Go figure. Don't wanna do more green, though. Would kind of defeat the purpose, and it'd make the two armies blend together a little too much I think. Want them to stand out, you see. What about you guys? Anyone already play both Dark Angels and a codex compliant chapter, or fan chapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Since i can't really afford to make a seperate detachment of a different color to my main army, i would probably make them from a different company for my GoTC. Like some Devastator Centurions could be Veterans from the 9th company and the suits be from the main armory. Maybe the same for a thunderfire cannon. I would do this so i'm not left with marines I can't use outside of allies =/ If I could though, I would probably make them from an imperial fist successor, like the Executioners or Crimson fists. I always liked Dorn, so this would be a step towards them. Maybe the Fire Angels because I like thier colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper-VII Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I always liked the Crimson Fists, probably because I really like their colours and their fluff is great. I may get some of the new boxes when the codex drops to start a small Crimson Fist army for small games and to ally with my Dark Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarSpirit Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Ally with non unforgiven ?!?, you must be a fallen in disguise, heresy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarSpirit Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 On a more serious note, I would maybe try raven guards, assault squads that can use jump pack in move and assault, with RW to support, might be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Master Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Blood Angels Chaplain and Death company with Jump packs in a Storm Raven. Use the Blood Angel special rule (Sky of Blood?) to drop them without having to enter hover mode. DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I'm thinking of a small 750ish point force to ally with....and I'm going to do a Deathwatch Army! 2 Tactical Squads, 1 drop pod, 1 Rhino then lots of nice elites choices to fit in with Deathwatch fluff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSFACE Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 I'm thinking of a small 750ish point force to ally with....and I'm going to do a Deathwatch Army! 2 Tactical Squads, 1 drop pod, 1 Rhino then lots of nice elites choices to fit in with Deathwatch fluff Ooh, I actually like that a lot. Paint them all of the chapters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I'm thinking of a small 750ish point force to ally with....and I'm going to do a Deathwatch Army! 2 Tactical Squads, 1 drop pod, 1 Rhino then lots of nice elites choices to fit in with Deathwatch fluff Ooh, I actually like that a lot. Paint them all of the chapters! well, paint all of the shoulder pads! I've been searching on ebay for all of the different pads, but coming up short....I think I'm going to need about 30-40 of them :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DJutsu Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Salamanders, my Angels of Damnation like 'dem flames so with the Salamanders rules it'll be nice to 'ally in' more toasty goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSFACE Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 well, paint all of the shoulder pads! I've been searching on ebay for all of the different pads, but coming up short....I think I'm going to need about 30-40 of them You can just do what I do and freehand it onto the blank shoulders. If you're going that diverse, too, might be time to get good with transfer sheets. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/sandmanccl/Warhammer%2040k/June%202013%20-%20WH40k%20and%20Figurines/Commandsquadvetone01_zpsa1df6add.png Best image I could find of one of my freehand tactical shoulderpads for my command squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsulis81 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 The heresy book one has us as battle brothers with the Salamanders, so there is my starting position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 my freehand isn't up to that level......yet! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemid Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 My Successor chapter, so I can run them however the heck I want (at least until I nail down a style for them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I think I'll wait to see what specific Chapter special rules are looking like before deciding on C:SM allies. Iron Hands might be cool as they are rumoured to be very resilient - but other than that can't say at this point. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HsojVvad Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Ally with non unforgiven ?!?, you must be a fallen in disguise, heresy ! This is what I was going to say. Funny in 4th edition, this is one of the traits that almost EVERYONE took. Funny now everyone wants allies now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSFACE Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 I have a friend who's been playing since 3rd edition and he moans constantly about the allies rule, and I don't get his beef. Personally, I think it's awesome because it rewards fluff fiends like me who just happen to like a whole lot of different stuff in 40k. I'm already starting an Ulthwé (though the way I plan to run them won't be Ulthwé like at all) Eldar force, just because the Eldar designs were what really drew me into 40k. Personally, I think it's cool I can get 500 points in every last army because I like the models and like painting different stuff, and run tons of different combinations out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJedi Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I was thinking some Imperial Guard allies in a Deathwing Army. They add numbers and are easy to silence after the battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradiel Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 the closest thing i would use as allies would be legion of the damned, as i have a ton of them from the time when they actually had a army list of their own. apart from that i would not touch allies with a ten foot pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freman Bloodglaive Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I have a couple of squads of Assault Marines that I could paint up as a Blood Angels successor, keeping it in the family of the Angels of Death, so to speak. 20 Assault Marines, power swords, dual meltaguns. A Chaplain with jump pack (although not the best option, in my opinion one of the fluffiest). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm thinking of a small 750ish point force to ally with....and I'm going to do a Deathwatch Army! 2 Tactical Squads, 1 drop pod, 1 Rhino then lots of nice elites choices to fit in with Deathwatch fluff Ooh, I actually like that a lot. Paint them all of the chapters! well, paint all of the shoulder pads! I've been searching on ebay for all of the different pads, but coming up short....I think I'm going to need about 30-40 of them http://www.shapeways.com/designer/CustomMinis Try this for shoulder pads they have a deathwatch package with a lot of the pads they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I'm thinking of a small 750ish point force to ally with....and I'm going to do a Deathwatch Army! 2 Tactical Squads, 1 drop pod, 1 Rhino then lots of nice elites choices to fit in with Deathwatch fluff Ooh, I actually like that a lot. Paint them all of the chapters! well, paint all of the shoulder pads! I've been searching on ebay for all of the different pads, but coming up short....I think I'm going to need about 30-40 of them http://www.shapeways.com/designer/CustomMinis Try this for shoulder pads they have a deathwatch package with a lot of the pads they offer. thanks - ill take a look now! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elphilo Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have a friend who's been playing since 3rd edition and he moans constantly about the allies rule, and I don't get his beef. Personally, I think it's awesome because it rewards fluff fiends like me who just happen to like a whole lot of different stuff in 40k. I'm already starting an Ulthwé (though the way I plan to run them won't be Ulthwé like at all) Eldar force, just because the Eldar designs were what really drew me into 40k. Personally, I think it's cool I can get 500 points in every last army because I like the models and like painting different stuff, and run tons of different combinations out of them. If your friend has been playing since 3rd he should be okay with allies, since a form of allies was in the game at that point. SoB and Daemonhunters could be taken as allies for Imperium armies :P If I had to choose, it would probably be Black Templars. Knights and Monks on the table slaying things for The Emperor. It shall be glorious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Scars or maybe Raven Guard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Turnbull Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Primary Detachment: Dark Angels. Secondary Detachment: Dark Angels. Cheerleaders: Dark Angels. Victor: Dark Angels. ... DARK ANGELS! Oddly enough, the only other Chapter I would consider allying with are the Space Wolves, purely to see the disbelief on my/our opponents face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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