Gab Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I'm new to 30k, although I've been in the hobby on and off since Rogue Trader. I already have large BT and GK armies, with CF progressing very slowly, but despite my tendency towards loyal armies I am being drawn towards the III. Been loving Vect's WIP thread (http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277204-heresy-emperors-children-wip/). So I've picked up a Relic Contemptor from a friend, although no arms so I would love to know what you all think is the most effective load out. I also have some Phoenix Termies on the way, picked up cheap on eBay. Couldn't resist as they are quite possibly the best termie sculpts ever! So, largish tactical block aside, it would be great to hear some opinions on where to from here for my fledgling III. Thanks in advance for your help and comments. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Well, since you are starting out an army, maybe you want to join the ETL! The III Legion has some terrific models and this was the reason I started a small force myself (link in the sig). In fact it was the Phoenix Guard Termies that did it for me but I have yet to buy some! :D Remember there are some EC-specific torsos and helmets in the pipeline that may look great for Veterans and standard Marines alike (I mean it's the III Legion, everybody looks nice! :D) So you may want to wait a bit before you move to infantry... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3653453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFeeder Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 The Palatine Blades are probably my favourite Legion-specific sculpts. Whilst they aren't a super-competitive squad ruleswise, you could probably use them to represent squad leaders and the like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3653478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Well, since you are starting out an army, maybe you want to join the ETL! The III Legion has some terrific models and this was the reason I started a small force myself (link in the sig). In fact it was the Phoenix Guard Termies that did it for me but I have yet to buy some! :D Remember there are some EC-specific torsos and helmets in the pipeline that may look great for Veterans and standard Marines alike (I mean it's the III Legion, everybody looks nice! :D) So you may want to wait a bit before you move to infantry... Love your EC WIP Captain. Very inspirational. I'm a rubbish painter but usually do well with 'cleaner' type armies. I'm considering doing the ETL, but may need to hold off on the EC until new bits come out. Might do my CF for ETL. I've got about half a battle company, veterans, thunder fire cannon and characters already put aside for CF, ETL might be just the impetus I need to get them done. What armour marks do you think best suit EC? I'm leaning towards mkIV, but also like mkV. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3653545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Armour marks are an interesting topic... MkV is my favorite mark - my Consecrators wear that exclusively! Try a mixed approach... I think Chickenleg has some nice work on MkII ECs - check it out here You also may want to see Forte's work for further inspiration here Look forward to see your take on them! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3653590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 What about best bang for points on a contemptor? Don't want to go the twin autocannon route, actually tempted to just do twin fists, just for something different. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3655586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Scare the hell out of people, and run twin plasma cannons. The look on your opponent's face would be worth a thousand words. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3655588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Scare the hell out of people, and run twin plasma cannons. The look on your opponent's face would be worth a thousand words. It is great for laugh to plonk stuff like that on the table! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3655876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Twin plasma cannons ordered for the contemptor. Can't wait to see the looks on opponents' faces when they see it. Still waiting on my Phoenix guard. Going to hold out for the new bits previewed at the open day. I'm probably going to stick to mkIV, just prefer it, but would still have characters etc in other marks and artificer armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3657365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Psyched to see it! Make sure to make a WIP thread, and show us your work. Welcome to 30k, Brother. Death to the False Emperor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3657573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Oh nice, dual plasmas?! Scary! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3657597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Actually leaning towards loyal EC at first, chaos has just never appealed to me. May change as I build the army though. Will try to do WIP,although a bit hard with 2 young daughters, full time work and about to become an army reservist. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3657625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoros Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 No Kakophoni, then? Boooo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3658634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 No Kakophoni, then? Boooo. I like the sculpts but just too chaosy for me. I've always leaned more towards "good" armies, in all game systems. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3658698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gab Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Got my Phoenix Guard in the post yesterday. Got what I thought was a great eBay deal, unitil I opened the package and saw how they had been packed. I knew they had already been assembled and were in new condition, but to have them arrive with a broken pointing hand and one halberd snapped at the hand has me very disappointed. The halberd shafts are very flimsy and I'd probably replace them with brass rod anyway, but that's not the point. To have something like this basically thrown in a box with some tissue/Kleenex is ridiculous! Still waiting on my twin plasma for the contemptor and some mkiv armour. Not liking my possible etliii view being threatened like this! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/289608-the-emperors-children-are-calling-me/#findComment-3663473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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