KJB Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 I think I'm in love... https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0sjJ3tv7Waw/UzpjOP-6vzI/AAAAAAAAFt4/cQ-nmxQ6OuI/s2048/IMAGE_443.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3695215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Marshal Marcus Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Regurgitating the previous statements, I believe it has a lot to do with your Legion, and the Fluff. None of which of course you have to follow. On the other hand I know that the IFs are more suited to the Cataphractii TDA, yet I would like to build a really fluid agile set of Templar terminators from the first to accompani Sigismund, and i can see them being more suited to some Tartaros Suits Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3695433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I used to really dislike Tartaros suits - then there was the cover of Tallern Executioner... They look quite awesome in IW colours, I have some Cataphractii (not yet painted) that I need to decide on SoH or IW. The faster Tartaros suits might look cool in SoH colours and fits their attack style a bit more. Them Salamander Termies are awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3695910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCrow Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://monkeypainting.blogspot.fr/2012/06/terminator-size-comparison.html I used to think that Tartaros looked the coolest on the FW website. Now, compared to the other marks, Tartaros Terminators just scream chubby dudes to me :p If I had to choose, that'd be Indomitus for me all the way. Much sleeker, much more dynamic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3695932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I have Justaerin (Cataphractii) and I love Cataphractii and think it suits Sons of Horus. I'd never even considered Tartaros until the artwork of a SoH terminator in Tartaros (Conquest) was shown at the Weekender...and now I'm tempted to get Tartaros. Damn it FW! May do a squad of Tartaros Sons of Horus who are a part of my company, and leave the Cataphractii for the Justaerin just to keep things different*. *different here being used as a euphemism for buying more resin Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3695956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Well, considering my post was errased when the sistem crashed: http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131024170054/warhammer40k/images/b/b6/IH_Legion_Termi_Morlock.png YOU CANT DENY THE POWER OF THE TARTAROS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3696654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJB Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 I think I'm going to pick up a squad (or 2...) of the Firedrakes when they're released, they're very purdy... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3696706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Cataphractii here, brutal looking. Mortals will go weak in their knees and will reek of fear. The VIII would probably love it, teleport transponder, beam into the middle of the enemy force, start lightning clawin' and power fistin' to the face! Panic and terror ensue, then more death! Then bam, the Emperor's will or whatever has been enforced; dead planetary governors and leaders. The VIII just love their reliable protection so they can kill in relative safety. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Cataphractii. To me it's the one that screams Heresy era the most, and it got such a brutal look. Tartaros is just too sleek and "perfect". Cataphractii for ever. Simply radiates badass brutality and menace. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Cataphratcii here too, with a dash of Tartaros depending on what kind of termie unit I want to make. Cataphractii just, as stated above looks amazingly brutal. It just looks perfect for what terminators primarily do - fight in tight spaces or TP in an wreak havoc. Tartaros on the other hand looks like the better CC termie suit because of its sleekness. So as an Imperial Fists player I'll probably kit out Tartaros suits as Termie Templars, whereas I'll use Cataphractii as the siege/tank buster units. Indomnitus just rubs me wrong because of the helm, something easily fixed with some kit bashing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakuth Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Cataphratcii here too, with a dash of Tartaros depending on what kind of termie unit I want to make. Cataphractii just, as stated above looks amazingly brutal. It just looks perfect for what terminators primarily do - fight in tight spaces or TP in an wreak havoc. Tartaros on the other hand looks like the better CC termie suit because of its sleekness. So as an Imperial Fists player I'll probably kit out Tartaros suits as Termie Templars, whereas I'll use Cataphractii as the siege/tank buster units. Pretty much this. While I appreciate Heathens' philosophy, and very much agree with it, for me, it all depends what you want the unit to do, or represent. For example, in the XIIIth army I'm planning, the army is part of a taskforce hunting down Word Bearers elements from the Chapters of The Broken Scythe & Star of Judgment. As these two chapters use lots of anti-infrastructure weaponry and phosphex, etc, I plan to run with as much 'heavy' armour marks as possible, so will go with Cataphractii. I would do the same for footslogging termis, deep striking termis, and any other such unit intended for the real brutal combats. For other termi units, such as, say, air-cav assaults, or for units from those Legions who prefer mobility, etc, then I feel that Tartaros is the better mark. Personally, I love both for aesthetics, and would generally go with the above guidelines when deciding which mark to use. Of course, it's your army, so ultimately your choice, but I will say this (which I think has already been said): Why not both? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Mine's full Cataphractii atm but I'll certainly be doing some Tartaros at some point - likely only 10-20 as my mid-point between Cataphractii and Gorgons :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Going to have a mix for my World Eaters. The red butchers are in catraphactii, and i may do the devourers in the same, but i may use tartaros for standard terminator squads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeyray Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hmmm stick a visor on Tartaros and we have some Terran Marines...or Night Lords since they both dig convicts in power armourl. That being said nothing else really screams "Blood and Iron" like catraphactii plate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Toss my name into the 'both' crowd. Both patterns have awesome qualties. I'd like to have a squad of each one day. Originally, I thought of doing some Indomitus pattern Terminators, but even subtle converting doesn't seem to shake the 40k vibe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I use nothing but Cataphractii for my XVIth Pride of the Legion force (other than Deathshroud... don't start me on that ). I was contemplating using Tartaros for my Primus Medicae but I don't want to lose the 4++ save... I LOVE the look of Cataphractii mixed with Tartaros, I may just snag that idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3697686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cataphractii Terminators with combi-bolters and chainaxes are flipping brutal. I'm currently building me some Cataphractii Terminators with weapons from the special weapons pack. Just got the sergeant done yesterday (armed with twin lightning claws and grenade launchers). I'm excited to see how the comically oversized reaper autocannon and heavy flamer units turn out... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3699817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cataphractii Terminators with combi-bolters and chainaxes are flipping brutal. I'm currently building me some Cataphractii Terminators with weapons from the special weapons pack. Just got the sergeant done yesterday (armed with twin lightning claws and grenade launchers). I'm excited to see how the comically oversized reaper autocannon and heavy flamer units turn out... I have 2 auto cannon Catas and 1 heavy flamer Cata and, yes the auto cannon is HUGE on them, heavy flamer however is surprisingly small. Currently saving some $$$ so I can get enough Tartaros to have the same amount of both. @_@ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3699868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relict Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 My first thought upon seeing a picture of the autocannon-equipped Terminator was: how does he manage to stand upright while wielding a weapon larger than himself? It's the space steroids, man, I'm telling you. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 For those curious as to the size of the auto cannon compared to heavy flamer on Cataphractii's here's a photo of my as-of-yet unpainted ones. http://i58.tinypic.com/xbzuw0.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamafore Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 All I can say is, "Helllllllo Nurse!" I'm always a sucker for larger cannons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looks crazy, I did think about cutting mine down by a third, and am still thinking about it. I think the flamed size is perfect though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I'm actually cutting the entire length out of my Cataphractii's autocannons. Snub-nosed asskickers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonstalker Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I, for one, would leave the autocannons on any hypothetical terminators I got/fielded at their original length. It looks unwieldy, yes, but there were reasons why the assault cannon was developed and superceded the use of reaper autocannons in terminator squads. Best to reflect that. It's a moot point, though, as I'm unlikely to field any terminators anytime soon, and if I did they'd have a plasma blaster, not an autocannon. But that's just me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Yeah, I actually like the look of the autocannon it says "yes I am carrying a vehicle weapon with one hand! do you still want to fight me?" As for the Plasma Blaster it looks like 2 plasma guns stuck together :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/291334-terminator-armour/page/2/#findComment-3700210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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