Iron Hands Fanatic Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 A while ago I started musing about what the Word Bearer's Terminator Elite might look like - which inevitably lead me to start mocking up a design - the penultimate stage of which is this guy: The armour is supposed to represent the formation's appearance just after the Isstvan V Massacre, with their plate re-painted red for Horus' victory speech. Now, he's not quite finished, as you can probably tell from the blank pauldrons - the reason for this is that I'm still in the process of coming up with a Chapter identity for Kor Phaeron's warriors to belong to (the idea being that the Terminators are all contained within a single Chapter, for which the 1st Captain acts as Chapter Master). There are basically 3 current contenders for the Chapter's name - they all contain 'Anointed' to tie the formation in with the elite troops of the Legion's 40k incarnation. The 3 current options are: Chapter of The Anointed Diadem: Obviously the idea of a crown suggests the formation's position within the Legion's hierarchy, acting as Lorgar's de facto honour guard. Plus the spines on the crown could be done in a way that hints at Kor Phaeron's secret tendencies towards Chaos, and the elliptical band of the crown could also link to the eye of Horus. Unfortunately, the designs I've tried all look way too much like the eye, and I don't think there's really any way around that if I use an elipse for the crown's band. Chapter of The Anointed Scourge: Flagellation has strong religious connotations, so this would suit the feel of the Legion pretty well - it'd basically be a multi-stranded whip with flames at the tip of each lash. Chapter of The Anointed Herald: Ties in a bit with the religious association of constellations as portents of specific events - however, may be too much of a coincidence for there to be a constellation that closely related to the Legion's pre-Cholcisian name. Plus I have no idea what the symbol would be. Any ideas? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That looks fantastic! My vote goes to the Chapter of the Anointed Herald. My opinion of Kor Phaeron is such that I would believe that he'd consider himself to be an (if not 'the') anointed herald of Chaos, and name a chapter under his command as such... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Awesome! While i'm determine how to build them for the tabletop, i would go with Chapter of the Anointed Herald or Chapter of the Anointed Faith ('cause he's the keeper of faith) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 One thing to note about the Anointed of 40K, as they are not mentioned as existing in any other Host and we know from The Purge that the 34th always had Terminators, it is entirely possible that the Anointed are singular to the 34th. Just a heads up. Does nothing to stop your idea though. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I have to say, none of them really roll off the tongue and grab me, but there is some ripe ground if you go with the Anointed Herald, considering the connection. As for the coincidence, well. The world is filled with them. Sometimes a coincidence is just a coincidence. No need to look took deeply for hidden meaning that isn't there. Or maybe there is hidden meaning, because it is the Word Bearers after all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xin Ceithan Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Your IH and AL work was incredible but this is just ridicously Great ! I' ll also vote for Herald, with Scourge a close second Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoption Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I would go with Annointed Diadem. While Erebus likes to be both the herald and puppet master behind chaos's rise... Kor Phearon always stuck me as the father who is living gloriously vicariously through his adopted son Lorgar. He seems to enjoy the priviliages of being 'nobility' amongst chaos and likes to remind the rest of the legion that Lorgar called him father. Annointed Herald could be Erebus's terminator elite though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Annointed Herald could be Erebus's terminator elite though. Atleast at M40. Erebos Bodyguard is called Harbingers of Death. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 You are giving me good ideas for my new heresy word bearers, thank you! Personally the third name sounds best. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Heinrich Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Damn dude. That helmet alone makes me want to do Heresy Word Bearers and use that idea lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Chapter of the Anointed Kings? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Damn dude. That helmet alone makes me want to do Heresy Word Bearers and use that idea lol. http://i.imgur.com/phV2Xo9.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Awesome! While i'm determine how to build them for the tabletop, i would go with Chapter of the Anointed Herald or Chapter of the Anointed Faith ('cause he's the keeper of faith) Chapter of the Anointed Kings? Whilst both Anointed Faith & Anointed Kings are cool names, its worth bearing in mind that the names of each Word Bearer Chapter are supposed to be drawn from a Colchisian constellation, and I can't see either as such (the first because faith seems to large a concept to name a single constellation after, and kings is plural, which doesn't really work with the naming conventions that have already been used - Anointed King might work though). I get that most of you like Anointed Herald because it has the most literal application to Kor Phaeron, but I kinda prefer the other two because diadem & scourge both seem to be less obvious - the slight vagueness suggests that the name is for the constellation first, the Chapter second. I dunno, I just don't think any of them are as cool as names like The Osseus Throne or Tri-Fold Crown. Maybe 'Anointed' is the problem? Another couple that seemed to suit the prefix were 'Chapter of the Anointed Sceptre' & 'Chapter of the Anointed Sigil' - I quite like the latter. Eh, I'll have a think about it - in the meantime, feel free to put up any names that seem applicable - they don't necessarily have to include 'Anointed' Thanks for the input & feedback niceness [Literally the best thing that could happen right now would be for ADB to sweep in and say he had a name for Kor Phaeron's cronies that didn't make the cut in his Word Bearer HH books, which would inevitably be super jazzy & awesome ] Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3844986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Anointed Sigil or Anointed King (you are right that the singular is fitting) are pretty good, and my favorites even if you don't exclude Heralds. If you want it to be more vaguely applicable, I would say Sigil. But remember, while the name is meant for the constellation first, it is being chosen to represent the Chapter as well. If there is a constellation of the Anointed King, that would definitely be one that the likes of Kor Phaeron would choose for himself. And make no mistake, even if Chapter names are granted rather than chosen, nobody but Kor Phaeron or Lorgar chose this Chapter's name. So in light of that, I would say the King is more applicable and justified. But the Anointed Sigil still has a really nice ring to it. Lord knows, I have struggled with my own WB Chapter name for ages, starting with the Apocryphal Creed and now the Malign(ant) Star. Though I kept the Colchisian translation the same since the beginning. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3845009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Embers of Colchis? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3845012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The Crowned Heart, indicative of both the Star of the Gods United, and the Eye of Terror? EDIT: I also have a hankering to see this fella in grey. Jus' sayin'. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3845035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Ascendance Ordained? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3845039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Well, I've been mulling it over for a while, and I really like the feel of Chapter of the Anointed Sigil - it's got the right balance of vagueness, religious imagery and hints towards the Ruinous Powers. Coming up with a symbol for the Chapter, on the other hand will be....interesting. Just of note, in terms of equipment, I see these guys with lightning claws & volkite chargers (the WB have lots of fire imagery, and laser guns that turn theur targets to cinders = win), maybe with Volkite Culverins added to the normal heavy weapon options. The Crowned Heart, indicative of both the Star of the Gods United, and the Eye of Terror? EDIT: I also have a hankering to see this fella in grey. Jus' sayin'. In grey? Seriously, don't even.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3852241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Seeing a model fashioned off of your design with a volkite culverin would be ball blowingly awesome. It must be done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3852267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokkorex Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Anointed sceptre has a Nice sound to it, but i also like Heathens suggestion a lot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3855391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Just a quick update to say that I think I've settled on a 'Sigil' to base the Chapter icon off. Its towards the top right, the rune meaning 'Eye of the God' http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af111/Master_Admiral/WHFB/Official%20and%20Community%20Artwork/ChaosRunesII_zpsbb985113.jpg I think that its not too 'Chaosy', so with some slight alteration would sit fine within the pre-heresy Word Bearers. Also, its quite a nice reference to the Eye of Terror, which links really well with the Legion's descent into treachery. When I get a chance, I'll put together 2 versions: one pre-Istvaan V, showing how it was displayed when the Legion was 'loyal' (it'll be on a flaming field, with slight alterations to bring it in line with other Great Crusade iconography), and the other post-Istvaan, with it's chaotic heritage more obvious. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3860893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I had a similiar idea using an eye as a sort of reference to the eye of terror, but I just drew a swirly pattern. That symbol is more fitting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3860929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Warder Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Looking at the picture of the symbols I was drawn to the "fire runner" name and I do like the "eye of the god" symbol, given that back then the Eye wasn't known as the eye of terror you could do a mesh of the 2 symbols and names by going with the name "eye of fire" or Fire of the eye" as hommage to the eyes long history as been the gateway to the soul, just my thoughts. On a separate note the picture you generated ROCKS my Heresy socks off! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-3862796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Hands Fanatic Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Bit of a necro, but I though this'd be the best place to post the rules & fluff I've made for the Anointed, which will soon be joined by an illustration for a rules page just like Julius WORD BEARERS ANOINTED TERMINATOR SQUAD: The Terminator elite of First Captain Kor Phaeron, the Master of Faith’s chosen warriors have long acted as Primarch Lorgar’s honour guard, utterly devout veterans selected as much for their unswerving conviction as for their fearsome combat ability. Each Anointed is bound by dark pacts to the service of their Legion and Primarch, although it is whispered that the pledges which bind them to Kor Phaeron alone are writ into their very blood, utterly inviolate. When the Word Bearers began their descent into corruption, the Anointed were amongst the first to be ordained in the teachings of the ruinous powers by their dark overlord, for many amongst their number were privy to Kor Phaeron’s Chaotic ways long before their Legion’s censure at Monarchia. Whilst the Chaplaincy acted as Erebus’ agents in the tainting of the XVIIth Legion, disseminated members of the Anointed were instrumental in overseeing the secret purges within the Word Bearers in the years prior to the Heresy, erasing any who could not be trusted to turn form the Emperor’s light, as well as some who had merely earned Kor Phaeron’s disfavour. Anointed: WS: 5 BS: 4 S: 4 T: 4 W: 1 I: 4 A: 2 Ld: 9 Sv: 2+ Protector of the Faith: WS: 5 BS: 4 S: 4 T: 4 W: 2 I: 4 A: 3 Ld: 9 Sv: 2+ Unit Composition: * 4 Anointed * 1 Protector of the Faith Unit Type: * Anointed: Infantry * Protector of the Faith: Infantry (Character) Wargear: * Cataphractii pattern Terminator armour * Volkite charger * Tainted weapon * Burning Lore (Protector of the Faith only) Special Rules: * Legiones Astartes (Word Bearers) * Zealot * Implacable Advance * Favoured of Lorgar Dedicated Transport: * An Anointed Terminator squad may choose a Land Raider Proteus or Land Raider Phobos as a Dedicated Transport if it numbers 5 models, or a Spartan Assault tank if it numbers 10 models or less. Options: * The Anointed Terminator Squad may take: - Up to 5 additional Anointed * The entire squad may take melta bombs * Any model may exchange its tainted weapon for one of the following: - Single lightning claw - Chainfist * For every five models in the squad, one Anointed may exchange their Volkite charger for one of the following: - Heavy flamer - Volkite culverin * The Protector of the Faith take any of the following options: - Exchange their tainted weapon for a thunder hammer - Exchange both their tainted weapon and Volkite charger for a pair of lightning claws - Grenade harness - Make one of their weapons master-crafted Favoured of Lorgar: An Anointed Terminator squad may be chosen instead of a Command squad as a bodyguard for any Terminator armour equipped Praetor of the Word Bearers Legion (as well as Kor Phaeron and Lorgar himself). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-4054731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOneMarshal Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 And now I want to do Word Bearerss again. AWWW!!! I like the rules on the Annoited of the herald. I feel they need to have something a little bit more... Daemon like I suppose Kor Phaeron from my understanding is really into chaos and since these guys are his troops I would imagine they would be exposed to a bit more chaos than the average word bearer. I'm not sure what though. The entire unit depends on the cost of everything. They would make a fun unit. Keep up the great work! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/298483-kor-phaerons-terminator-elite/#findComment-4054739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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