GrandMagnus Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi sons of the Angel, I will soon be starting a IX legion force (very slowly) and I just wanted to ask the sons of Sanguinius here a few questions about the Blood Angels during the GC/HH, oh, and say "hi". I know they had roughly 120.000 legionaries at the outbreak of the Horus Heresy and they were organized in 300 companies, which roughly means 400 battle brothers per company (not counting losses in battle and recruitment). So, how was the IX organized? Where some companies specialists, like assault, recon, tactical, support or where they a mix. Were the 300 captains the highest ranking members (not considering the Chapter Master Raldoron, the primarch and the sanguinary guard)? Or were there Lord Commanders. How about organization withing the companies? What about the BA legions culture, organization markings and such, just how much freedom do I have? And about armour marks, what would be most common in the IX legion? I was considering MK II/III because I want a very "zone mortalis" themed army. So, any help will be appreaciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrahawk Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Greetings, and welcome aboard. Unfortunately the Blood Angels haven't really been explored in the HH yet, aside from Fear to Tread, and if my memory serves me correctly it didn't have much to do with organization and markings. It might have some nuggets though, so definitely look into that. Maybe another brother has better recollections of that book? One thing of important note is that even during the HH the BA Legion started to suffer from the Red Thirst. That's why we had a good amount of proto-Chaplains known as Wardens, to watch out for the Flaw. However during this time the Thirst isn't really known even to majority of the Legion. As for the armour, I personally love Mark IV and think BAs look awesome in that, but MK II and III aren't bad choices either. Once again, welcome to the forums and Chapter/Legion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanis Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Welcome Brother and may the Angel look over you! Terrahawk has pretty much wisely summed up what you asked, and it's a small shame we don't get nearly the detail of our legion as the Smurfs have about markings, traditions, etc in their HH novels. So far all we know is they were like most other legions as far as organization, and so far none of the Yellow-Blue helmet colors are even present yet. Happy hunting though, and enjoy your time here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Thanks brothers. Not having that much fluff (yet) is both good and bad. Good: I can do what I want! Bad: They might change it someday :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Pretty much! The only detail I can recall is that Raldoron was called the First Captain. We know he is to become the Chapter Master of the Blood Angel Chapter once it gets formed as such, but for now, as far as 30K is concerned, he is the Captain of Captains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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