Coverfire Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 After reading a couple of threads of here today I am thinking about swapping out Fenrisian Wolf packs for Valkyries. The idea of shield bearing chicks running around after a Lone Wolf or Iron Priest amuses me. Wargames Foundry have some 28mm models which would be suitable. They have both male and female Norse warriors available. Use the men in the Wolf Packs and the women as Cyberwolves. Haven't really thought about swapping out Thunderwolves but I probably should; I have always wanted to do a White Scars force on horseback so maybe I should do thunderwolf cavalry on horseback instead. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 One thing: how do you justify a hot, big-boobed chick with a big shield moving 12" in the movement phase without being slowed by terrain? Is the terrain of 40k just very forgiving to sex-appeal? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler67 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I can see them (females) be they called "Valkyries" or "Shield Maidens" most appropriately attached as retinue for Wolf Priests to stand-in, serve as or replace thralls or servitors and can easily be justified fluff wise and through fan-fiction backstories. Far easier than replacing Fenresian Wolves or Thunderwolves either through function or abilities. However, as many say.....your Army, do as you wish. Just wondering how they may be justified to your opponents...... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coverfire Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 One thing: how do you justify a hot, big-boobed chick with a big shield moving 12" in the movement phase without being slowed by terrain? Is the terrain of 40k just very forgiving to sex-appeal? I hadn't thought about it really, but the way I see it is that movement is 6" for infantry who are moving cautiously, looking out for ambushes and enemy combatants. They 'Run' another D6" instead of making an action like aiming/shooting; and when they charging they run up to 12" on 2D6. Fenrisian Warriors know that their only offensive capability is to get in to close combat. They don't need to move cautiously, in fact if they do, they're dead. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hear da Lamentation Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 There are so many comments I could make here. All are tongue in cheek and all are sexist .... so I think I'll keep my mouth shut. HDL Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazmonkey Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I actually really like this idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 i'll second that, i think this idea is really great, might even think about doing it myself for friendly games with mates,shield maiden valks sound cool Cheers Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Captain Redd Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 What about using Inq. Allies and crusaders as Valkyries? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenhunter Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'd be ok with that as long as you keep the same base and similar size Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 One thing: how do you justify a hot, big-boobed chick with a big shield moving 12" in the movement phase without being slowed by terrain? Is the terrain of 40k just very forgiving to sex-appeal? In a not so serious role playing game there is a rule called Bulletproof Nudity. The less your character wears, the harder they are to hit. So here it seems sex-appeal (we can be equal and say male or female) gives bonus movement, Fleet, Move Through Cover, and anything else anyone can think of! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Damn, they must have a generous C size at the very least to pull that off :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coverfire Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Well their armour would be sv6 and the old combat shields were 4+ so if I use the Female Viking Warriors with shields for cyberwolves :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coverfire Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'd be ok with that as long as you keep the same base and similar size They might be taller than Fenrisian Wolves but since they don't have a ranged attack then it would only be a disadvantage. Putting them on Biker bases is no problem. Might consider putting two warriors to a base to make it look like more of a horde. 15 bases with 30 models would look pretty impressive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Fen Wolves and Cyber Wolves come on TDA bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Couldnt running legs represent their speed? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 add some wings to the valkyries to explain the speed? (doesnt really work if they are just shield maidens though) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 They have anti-grav shields they tide on :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3838911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORKILL Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I don't mix boobies and bullets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3839032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I don't mix boobies and bullets. How about boobies shooting bullets? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3839066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochteas Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I don't mix boobies and bullets. How about boobies shooting bullets? I think it would be more interesting the other way around. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3839736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt01price Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 why not use the scourges kit - female bodies with wings supplied with light armour... just add in a few bits from the chaos marauder horsemen pack and you could make some half decent valkaries. gives them an excuse to move quickly and it's a nice change of model to paint plus it keeps it all GW for tournament purposes if you're that way inclined. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3840412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coverfire Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Fen Wolves and Cyber Wolves come on TDA bases. Cool, didn't realise that as I have been using the Wolves from the Goblin Wolf Riders since Eye of Terror Campaign. why not use the scourges kit - female bodies with wings supplied with light armour... just add in a few bits from the chaos marauder horsemen pack and you could make some half decent valkaries. gives them an excuse to move quickly and it's a nice change of model to paint plus it keeps it all GW for tournament purposes if you're that way inclined. Not very Fenrisian though. Maybe once you add bits it might look alright but I cannot picture it. As for keeping it all GW the Wargames Foundry models are ex-citadel so shouldn't be an issue. I don't know maybe it won't work, but I dislike the idea of Thralls in a Space Wolves Company. I prefer the idea of Fenrisian who may have honour debts working with the chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3840598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hm, but a shieldmaiden is not exactly a thrall. If anything, it would be a little disrespectful, given their real world legacy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3840652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 One thing: how do you justify a hot, big-boobed chick with a big shield moving 12" in the movement phase without being slowed by terrain? Is the terrain of 40k just very forgiving to sex-appeal? :D I hadn't thought about it really, but the way I see it is that movement is 6" for infantry who are moving cautiously, looking out for ambushes and enemy combatants. They 'Run' another D6" instead of making an action like aiming/shooting; and when they charging they run up to 12" on 2D6. Fenrisian Warriors know that their only offensive capability is to get in to close combat. They don't need to move cautiously, in fact if they do, they're dead. Fluff wise.... "Vaunted Warrior women of Fenris are often honored by being secreted away under discerning eye of the most senior iron priest. Working with the wolf priests their natural abilities are enhanced where they are quite capable of felling a standard fenrisian wolf on their own. These daughters of fenris often accompany the Rout into battle to assail lesser troops of the enemy or bog down stronger troops until the Rout can sink their fangs into the flesh of the enemy" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3840807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochteas Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 One thing: how do you justify a hot, big-boobed chick with a big shield moving 12" in the movement phase without being slowed by terrain? Is the terrain of 40k just very forgiving to sex-appeal? I hadn't thought about it really, but the way I see it is that movement is 6" for infantry who are moving cautiously, looking out for ambushes and enemy combatants. They 'Run' another D6" instead of making an action like aiming/shooting; and when they charging they run up to 12" on 2D6. Fenrisian Warriors know that their only offensive capability is to get in to close combat. They don't need to move cautiously, in fact if they do, they're dead. Fluff wise.... "They Don't Suck" abridged version. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298193-more-viking-less-wolf/#findComment-3840809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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