Vanguard Modelling Question

[Pudelhund]

In the Vanguard model sprue, there is a head/helmet that has the plume going transverse and one with the plume going longitudinally.  I assume the transverse one indicates a higher rank, but for the actual model, what difference does it make in-game?  Wouldn't they both just be Vanguard Alphas?

[Vash]

In game, just an indication that its an Alpha. 

Variation on the alpha helmets I guess is the best answer.

[CommodusXIII]

As Vash said, they're just two variants for Vanguard Alphas. Personally, I use the 'mohawk' helm as a regular Alpha and the other for my Alpha Prime/warlord. That's just my take, though - there's nothing to say either way.

[Ascanius]

Yeah, it's like the Ranger Alpha head that doesn't have a hood. Mostly just a variation.

[marshall Egregorius]

To provide distinction between squads if you are not like me and paint squad numbers on the bases to keep things organized.

[Battybattybats]

I made a Dragoon Alpha just cause it fits the fluff of my Forgeworld and i love the Dragoons so i used the 'mohawk' crest helmet on my Dragoon Alpha as it seemed more streamlined.