Grimm Blade Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk57/GKTerminators/untitled_zps443a16e6.png I am playing around with the idea of building some Scythes of the Emperor heroes and I was wondering what Mark of armour this chapter would be wearing given their founding. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Your best bet would be to probably ask Dorns_fist since he's working on some Scythes himself in his WiP thread : http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/290022-scythes-of-the-emperor-15914-termiescout-a-gorgon/ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 If your army is going to be modelled post-Sotha then I'd give them a wild mix of marks and parts to represent them having to scavenge and cobble together what they can. That what I'm doing when I do work on mine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Blade Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 If your army is going to be modelled post-Sotha then I'd give them a wild mix of marks and parts to represent them having to scavenge and cobble together what they can. That what I'm doing when I do work on mine. That is a good idea and very fluffy. Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Blade Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I just read on the 40k Wiki site that the SOTE are an Ultramarine successor Chapter from the 25th founding in the latter half of the 40th millennium. What mark of armour was predominantly worn during this time period? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 MK VII would be since after the Heresy and Scouring that was the suit mark (along with MK VI Corvus) that saw the most production. Though you could sprinkle in some MK IV maximus or MK V heresy in there for flavor since they would've still been pretty common. Hold off on MK VIII Errant since its "rare" even in 40k, though the only change for that Mark is the Chest Plate's Goget and Greaves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Blade Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 MK VII would be since after the Heresy and Scouring that was the suit mark (along with MK VI Corvus) that saw the most production. Though you could sprinkle in some MK IV maximus or MK V heresy in there for flavor since they would've still been pretty common. Hold off on MK VIII Errant since its "rare" even in 40k, though the only change for that Mark is the Chest Plate's Goget and Greaves. Thank you for that! I now have more questions! LOL. I know that the SOTE are only about two companies strong and that the veterans are referred to as the "Battle Company". I was wondering........ The SOTE are an Ultramarine successor and adhere to the codex where possible, but I have not seen white helmets to denote veteran status or company markings on their pauldrons, is this an area open to expressing creative license or is the Chapter uniform in its colouring? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 If you're going strict codex adherent then yes, white helms and such would be veteran marks. But for variation's sake you could do something different to mark them as different. Ie: for my 30/40k Imperial Fists, I use Black Helmets / Stripes to denote Veterancy and a Black Helm with white stripe for a Vet Sergeant, etc. It also makes it that much more striking of an image because Yellow/Black contrasts more than Yellow/White, imo. However, due to them already being Yellow/Black, how about using another color for veterancy? Try some things out you might find something suitable. Just some Examples (they will be ordered Standard vet / Vet Sarge for reference) : Red / Black Stripe or White Stripe, Dark Purple / Yellow Stripe, Dark Blue / White Stripe, etc. Maybe go the route of Metallics to denote Veterancy: Silver for Standard Vets, Silver with Gold Stripe For Sarge and Gold Helm for Captains; Chapter Master having Gold Helm with Black Stripe. Also due to the SotE's low numbers, company markings would be rather irrelevant don't you think? Since you're either in 1 or 2. To that end, you could just paint one kneepad the color of the company you want to represent even though its not "officially sanctioned". That would give some color variation. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Blade Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Cool. It seems like I have some flexibility in what I do with these guys..... I know have a whole lot of thinking to do Thanks for all of your feedback! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3812997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Glad to be of service! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3813003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 If your army is going to be modelled post-Sotha then I'd give them a wild mix of marks and parts to represent them having to scavenge and cobble together what they can. That what I'm doing when I do work on mine. yeah pretty much what i'm doing, a good mix of all marks to represent their scavenging nature :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3814340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Can not wait to see what you do with them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3814344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 The Scythes are building themselves up to be a mainstream chapter, before you know it we may even get a supplement :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3814964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bro Castiel Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It would always be good to have more fluff! Looking forward to seeing a painted example! Cas Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3815249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Rumour has it we have a BL book in the works :) http://www.blacklibrary.com/new-at-bl/The-Emperors-Scythes.html you can put away your salt on this one... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3816748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yak Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The Scythes are building themselves up to be a mainstream chapter, before you know it we may even get a supplement :) Don't worry if you don't get a supplement, be safe in the knowledge that the Ultramarines 1st Company is based on your acumen and valour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3816849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Or wait for forgeworld to give them rules / fluff that isn't disappointing *cough*IronHands*cough* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3816854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlead Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hi Im also a collector/painter of the "Emperor's Scythes", I agree with alot of whats already been said and yes they have two companys, 1st Battle Company ( numbers about 130 ) and Scouts ( around 300 ) at least thats how I see it, as for body armour I am keeping it relatively new Mk wise as they are a new all be it on the brink chapter, having said that their scavenging for wargear would give options for different Mk armour helmets ect, I've used some on a Tac sarg and Chaplain so far, also a liberal use of IronHands bionic legs arms and so on I think look in keeping, I can imagine alot of transplants after the retreat of "Giants Coffin". All in all an awesome chapter. I hope your right Cornelias, a BL Scythes of the Emperor Book would be great, any more news on that? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3817212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 just the cover art that is finished, awaiting more news impatiently heh "The Emperor’s Scythes have yet to appear in many Black Library stories, but that will be remedied soon. In the meantime, if you want some insight into some of the origins of this mysterious chapter, you may find some clues in the recent Horus Heresy novel The Unremembered Empire.If you’re a fan of awesome Black Library artwork, be sure to check back tomorrow when we’re releasing something a bit special."That’s all for today,Thanks for reading.- Eddie, Chronicler of Sotha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296937-scythes-of-the-emperor/#findComment-3817511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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