No Foes Remain Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hail old dogs of the Aett, With the arrival of Stormclaw (the spurces are currently on my bed while I am gluing the orks together, need some fodder) I find myself wondering what Great Company to chose and knowing little about them I came here where the knowledge would be greater. I do have the idea of having a few Grey Hunter squads, only because in the 'current' 'dex they have a pretty good loadout which is now up in the air, and a rough idea of a scheme as well (the warrior on the left with the bolter, I like his colours). But aside from that, I am at a loss of what to do or where to go next. Thanks, The new blood-pup: Ventris Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 The colours are suited to Bran Redmaw's pack, traditionally with an off white right pad and the blooded hunter symbol. However he has the twin wolf head symbol of Erik Morkai. Who according to the codex. Is a brutal wolf Lord who loves using scouts Stormwolf is loud and bombastic and the bigger and louder the gun the better. You know about Krom and there are others Egil Ironwolf has the symbol of the Ironwolf and fluff wise rides a Lndraider with the shields ogf his forebears, my impreson is he love tanks and mech.. Plus he is UGLY (according to the dex he is cog-toothed or something). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3751679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple of Caliban Sgt Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Go Redmaw!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry. Redmaw seems like he's more of the everyone in his company is probably more susceptible to the mark of the wulfen. I picked his company because of the Montberg Spaceport story in the history section of the Wolves Codex. He doesn't just tell the Big Inq to stuff it. He actively promotes the guys to his Wolfguard. My kind of Leader. DoC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3751713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiltedMarine Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I really like the backstory for Engir Krakendoom- his Great Company excels at boarding actions and ship-to-ship combat. Fluff includes boarding a Chaos-tainted Voidwhale. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3751723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Been looking into Redmaw he seems pretty badass, a mate has IA 11 so I may have to 'borrow' it from him either by force or offer him a drink.... Edit: Also may need to look into a new avatar. I understand that the Wolves and Knights don't have the best track record.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3751842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulfbjorn Grimclaw Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The marine on the left with the bolter is part of Erik Morkai's great company. His saga is pretty epic and he even has an audio drama called "Deathwolf" i'd check it out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorarogue Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Nope the Wolves and the Knights don't have a great track record as friends because the Knights are the pet space marines of the Inquisition and as per pretty much all inquisitorial associated fellows are arrogant as hell. Though you likely won't get any flakk for that. Not as much as the Dress Angels at least! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squark Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Most of the bad blood centers around the first Armageddon War- A lot of marines died on both sides because the Space Wolves disagreed about the inquisition cover in up the whole affair by extermination the population. Long story short, a Grand Master ended up bisected and a very stupid inquisitor attacked the Fang with the entire Red Scorpions chapter in tow as well as a hefty portion of the Grey Knights. The only reason he conflict didn't spill out into a precursor to the Badab War is Bjorn still commands an awful lot of respect. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullr Direfang Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I couldn't really pick a great company so made my own. I chose "older" SW colors, dark-ish read and a dark grey, and have my own fluff for my GC. Then again that is one of the things I like the most about the SW, they are fluffly. I know every army has their fluff, but being a SW means you need to have fluff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fray Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Most of the bad blood centers around the first Armageddon War- A lot of marines died on both sides because the Space Wolves disagreed about the inquisition cover in up the whole affair by extermination the population. Long story short, a Grand Master ended up bisected and a very stupid inquisitor attacked the Fang with the entire Red Scorpions chapter in tow as well as a hefty portion of the Grey Knights. The only reason he conflict didn't spill out into a precursor to the Badab War is Bjorn still commands an awful lot of respect. Not to hijack the thread but; I know I've read bits about that whole ordeal but is it covered in-depth in a novel (or series) somewhere? (I'm a lurking SW newbie so I'm trying to soak up as much of the very interesting SW fluff as I can :) ) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 The Emperor's GIft by ADB amazing book. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturm Moonwolf Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have a mix of different great company packs in my collection. Specifically Logan's, Ragnar's and Bran's. I started with Ragnar's 2 decades ago, then added in some for Logan around 3-4th edition, then Bran when FW came out with his rules. So i can mix it up a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Guard Dan Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Logan Grimnar is my jarl. Explicitly because of his actions during the first war of Armageddon. You have to fight for what you believe is right. The Emperor's Gift is a great book btw. I strongly recommend it. Definitely a good look at Grey Knights. It also gives a good idea on how Astartes interact with one another across chapters. Is there any book out there that actually goes over the events of the 1st war? From the perspective of Wolves preferably. I am finally getting around to reading the Ragnar books. We'll see if that inspires me to include Ragnar in my lists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 none that I am aware of, at this point in time. I would LOVE, I mean capital L-O-V-E to see a Warzone: First War of Armageddon. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khine Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I'm with kilted on this one. Engir Krakendoom is a complete badass. I always picture him with either a pair of long axes running through the enemy ranks or using a harpoon to pull skimmers/jump infantry out of the sky, as is the way with his people. If you like armoured transports/Space battles/swift claws.. then you should pick his company.Also, his icon is the sea-wulfe, so that gives room to make different bases from the norm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwing1511 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (I'm a lurking SW newbie so I'm trying to soak up as much of the very interesting SW fluff as I can :) ) Seems there's a few of us around... I'm looking into writing my own lost company, as it allows me to be creative, and beat my own path, which is something I think the wolves encourage Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdudey Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I have only been playing since Feb, and almost all the matches I play are narrative, based on a long campaign 4 of us are playing. My Company is completely made up, The Company of the Black Wolf, set up specifically by Logan Grimnar to perform, 'off the record' missions. They especially like interfering with the Grey Knights... I really like making up my own fluff, so long as it fits with the ethos of how the wolves see the world and operate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Kravin Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 As I wanted an all Terminator army I picked Logan but I've modelled him as being younger, after all he has been Great Wolf for 500 years. Which then allows me to incorporate references to Wolf Lords of my own making in my fluff.If I had to pick one of the ones from the "current" codex I'd be very hard pushed to choose. I like the idea of the one whose company breathe fire at their enemies. Also, the one who is rumoured to be able to see the future in flames; I'd want to make house rules for him and give him some special rule about re-deployment or seizing the initiative to reflect his foresight (from either "the Sight" or just a lot of experience, whichever the reader chooses). I recommend Chris Wraight's short story "The Kraken" to any fans of Engir Krakendoom. He isn't the protagonist but he gets a mention and the theme will be of interest. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3752533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antarius Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I think I'm going for Kjarl Grimblood myself. Fire, (rumors of) divination and painting your face with blood -that sounds pretty cool to me. It also resonates pretty well with my own idea of a darker (or at least less baby-blue) look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3753427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 So I've been reading into Redmaw who seems pretty cool, and have borrowed IA 11 of a mate so will be reading that today some time. Also seen people creating their own Great Company, how does that work? I realise that it cannot be in the same time frame as 40k is 'now'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3753556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightwing1511 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 So what I'm feeling, is a Great Company traversed the Eye of Terror into the Halo Stars beyond, chasing threat after threat. The original group, numbering near 300, were eventually separated from their fleet (which may have been destroyed, I have t decided yet). Being as far out as they were, and on the far side of the Eye of Terror, communication with the Fang became impossible. Upon conceding this, Wolf Lord Eddard Wintersbane set up company refuge in a nearby fortress. The Company, knowing that they'll be considered Lost, now fight their way around the system, culling orks, raiding necron tombs, fending off Eldar pirates and trying to close the warp rifts spewing daemons into reality (my local meta). They've been at this for somewhere about 3 centuries, and recruiting in this system is scarce (maybe non-existent, haven't fully decided yet) so the company will be Vet heavy, with only one, maybe two packs of Claws. Gonna try to kit bash my heroes, and make sure that the whole company is as unique as I can manage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3753581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haakon_Stormbrow Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 go Haakon Stormbrow..... leader of the "lightning wolf" all about a fast hard hitting force, so if fast attack and transports are what you love, and you like having lightning bolts everywhere, he's your man.I may be wrong but i do believe he took over from Bjorn Stormwolf. He was in charge in 2nd ed of space wolves, 3rd ed saw his predecessor be put back in charge for some odd reason. The storm wolves are also known for quick tempers and so like to hit hard using long fangs, vindicators and bikes. so if you like those things then you can make a fluff based army and have 2 long fang squads and a vindicator and not expect as much of a comp hit since your "following a theme" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3753677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Most of the bad blood centers around the first Armageddon War- A lot of marines died on both sides because the Space Wolves disagreed about the inquisition cover in up the whole affair by extermination the population. Long story short, a Grand Master ended up bisected and a very stupid inquisitor attacked the Fang with the entire Red Scorpions chapter in tow as well as a hefty portion of the Grey Knights. The only reason he conflict didn't spill out into a precursor to the Badab War is Bjorn still commands an awful lot of respect. Just a quick correction, it wasn't the Red Scorpions, who aren't Inquisitional toadies (to the point that the INquisition didn't realy want thrm running the Badab War). It was the Red Hunters, who wear their status as Inquisitorial sycophants plainly on their sleeves, as their Chapter symbol includes the Inquisition I. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3754015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 go Haakon Stormbrow..... leader of the "lightning wolf" all about a fast hard hitting force, so if fast attack and transports are what you love, and you like having lightning bolts everywhere, he's your man. I may be wrong but i do believe he took over from Bjorn Stormwolf. He was in charge in 2nd ed of space wolves, 3rd ed saw his predecessor be put back in charge for some odd reason. The only reference I've seen of him is in the painting guide section of the 2nd edition codex, where he listed along with 2 other Wolf Lords that haven't been mentioned since, Alarik Nightrunner (who has a version of Logan's symbol before he was Great Wolf, but with a grey wolf and yellow moon) and Skallagrim the Red (whose symbol looks like a red version of Erik Morkai's). There's no mention of who preceded/succeeded him, and none of the current named Wolf Lords (not counting Logan and Ragnar obviously) are mentioned in the book (as far as I can see, anyway). So most likely these three Lords, given their smallest possible mention in 2nd ed were simply overlooked when the 3rd ed book named all 13 Lords. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3754030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haakon_Stormbrow Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 he's also mentioned in WD158 pg. 4-13 according to this forums reference guide. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294048-choosing-a-great-company/#findComment-3754043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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