Vazzy Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So. It may be that the 129th company is taking on allies for their Shadow Crusade. It may also be that the VII legion are those allies. So I'm asking, which is a more thematic choice for the VII legion? Or should I be looking for something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Whatever the reasoning, my answer will always always be Volkites. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Honestly I feel a more brutal punch is appropriate so I'm going to say autocannons and assault cannons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Autocannons, all the way. Chug-chug-chug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Fists would rather the sound of lead smashing I to armoured plates tearing through carapace bone and innards compared to bzzt zap you dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Put it this way, which (as an Astartes with your boots on the ground) would you prefer. A gun that goes zzzZZZAP or one that, when it fires, damn near tears your arm off and can reduce an enemy Astartes to its base components in less that four shots. Edit: Also the chink chink chink of empy casings hitting the ground would sound better after the chunk chunk chunk of the autocannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I really love the culverins, but feel that in a fist army, they should have leaf blowers (especially for Alexis Pollux's company :P) hahah jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Granted, Autocannons are somewhat thematic to the Fists, given their outlook and disposition but let me say this: They're not a one trick pony. You know it. I know it. The Emperor's praetorians would gladly take some zap and fazazz as much as they would some thump-thump-thump. Think about it. They're pragmatic like that. Rare weaponry manufactured on Mars... A Legion (or a large portion thereof) that spends a significant proportion of it's time during the Heresy in the Sol system. It's a perfect opportunity to field some kick-ass energy weapons. Vote Volkites. I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Vote klunky short crack bang pow No volkite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 More punch in an autocannon, so they would fit the Fists perfectly. That said, I've always had a soft spot for turning people into ash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I vote Volkites - if the 'Hammers' run into some gribblies or other xenos abominations it'll be far more fun watching them fizzle and crack in the bright lights of energy weapons... plus you know it's no getting back up if it's a pool of goo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheForgottenAngel Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Autocannons all the time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazzy Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Autocannons it is! Now, I guess this is transitioning into Vazzy picks the Horus Heresy forums brains for ideas. I'm looking at a balance between germanic and Russian themes, with something of a rivalry between the two. If anyone has any specific things I should look at or feel like needs to be done post it up. Also Caestus? I think it'd looks sexy in a black and yellow... Edit: Also, I'm going with MK IV as a change of pace. Would this work considering they're a part of the Retribution fleet? I've scoured The Crimson Fist but it doesn't imply that the VII was a more MK II/MKIII legion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Mk iv works but I would love a bear pelt on a sgt, sort of fits a Russian Germanic theme if I do say so. Maybe even have sgts characters honour guard with the right pauldron showing heraldry like a blue & white checkered pattern with a coat of arms for character sort if traditional themes like stags or birds of prey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Autocannons it is! Now, I guess this is transitioning into Vazzy picks the Horus Heresy forums brains for ideas. I'm looking at a balance between germanic and Russian themes, with something of a rivalry between the two. If anyone has any specific things I should look at or feel like needs to be done post it up. Also Caestus? I think it'd looks sexy in a black and yellow... Edit: Also, I'm going with MK IV as a change of pace. Would this work considering they're a part of the Retribution fleet? I've scoured The Crimson Fist but it doesn't imply that the VII was a more MK II/MKIII legion. My personal opinion, but anything less than Mk3 for Imperial Fists is heresy. I LOOOOOOVE Mk3 armour, and I happen to have an Imperial Fist army that I have put on hold until their rules come out, but it's primarily Breachers, and Mk3 armour. Yes, I do have a Mk4 Tactical support squad, but they're support. The flamers have to keep somewhat mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazzy Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 Mk iv works but I would love a bear pelt on a sgt, sort of fits a Russian Germanic theme if I do say so. Maybe even have sgts characters honour guard with the right pauldron showing heraldry like a blue & white checkered pattern with a coat of arms for character sort if traditional themes like stags or birds of prey? Yeah, Strike Lieutenant Khruschev is getting a fur cloak for sure, and Sergeant Gregorovich will be as well. Autocannons it is! Now, I guess this is transitioning into Vazzy picks the Horus Heresy forums brains for ideas. I'm looking at a balance between germanic and Russian themes, with something of a rivalry between the two. If anyone has any specific things I should look at or feel like needs to be done post it up. Also Caestus? I think it'd looks sexy in a black and yellow... Edit: Also, I'm going with MK IV as a change of pace. Would this work considering they're a part of the Retribution fleet? I've scoured The Crimson Fist but it doesn't imply that the VII was a more MK II/MKIII legion. My personal opinion, but anything less than Mk3 for Imperial Fists is heresy. I LOOOOOOVE Mk3 armour, and I happen to have an Imperial Fist army that I have put on hold until their rules come out, but it's primarily Breachers, and Mk3 armour. Yes, I do have a Mk4 Tactical support squad, but they're support. The flamers have to keep somewhat mobile. See, I would do MK III, but damn near my entire Ultramarines army is MK III nad I want a bit of a break.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 In that case, I think Mk2 would work. It's not quite as sleek looking as Mk4, but it's just the right amount of brutality. I personally attribute the Mk4 mostly to the Traitors, as its said that they were well stocked on Mk4 armour, and also to "light" Legions. Raven Guard, White Scars, Blood Angels. Sure, the Fists would have Mk4, all Legions do. But my personal view of them would only have support, recon, and other "light combat" duty Marines in it. Again though, just my opinion. The whole of the Legion wasn't a heavy, breacher force. Actually, yellow and black might look good on Mk4, who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It does seem like it has gotten to be the general idea now... MkIII plate belongs in the "heavy" legions. Iron Warriors, Ultramarines, Iron Hands, Imperial Fists. MKIV plate belongs in "light" legions. Nightlords, White Scars, Ravenguard, Alpha Legion. Everyone else is kinda an odd scattering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Actually i want to see some Night Lords with Mk III. Its a brutal looking plate that is perfect for a brutal looking Legion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 It does seem like it has gotten to be the general idea now... MkIII plate belongs in the "heavy" legions. Iron Warriors, Ultramarines, Iron Hands, Imperial Fists. MKIV plate belongs in "light" legions. Nightlords, White Scars, Ravenguard, Alpha Legion. Everyone else is kinda an odd scattering No Ma'am. My Mk IV Iron Warrior says so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'll disagree on MKIII It's heavy for trench fighting and boarding actions every legion will have it's sets Mkiv is balanced armour well rounded the epitome as others would say. Mkii is like general issue starting to be phased out for mkiv. For Calth mkiv would be more appropriate as the heresy has begun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Actually Calth would be the Mk V Praetor patter, just to be pedantic. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostMalone Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 ...... Kol imperial fists remember Praetor is poo as ultras are poo Only the pretty marines are allowed Okay I'll stop derailing, everyone get on the interwebz and look at the weather forecast for Adelaide SA today it says max of 36..... They lie it's hotter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Oh right. Then Mk III since it looks cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Actually i want to see some Night Lords with Mk III. Its a brutal looking plate that is perfect for a brutal looking Legion. Well, as it so happens, my Night Lords.... Make sure to check my thread out soon, I have lots of good things planned. *Evil Grin* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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