Loyalty is its own reward. A First Legion log

[Allart01]

Part one

 

 

"In raising these men to watch over mankind, we have bred a Legion of inhumans whose sole purpose is to defend that which they no longer understand.

Their duty, borne with pride; their curse, carried with grace but let it never be forgotten what we have done to Caliban's finest sons.

Unending Imperial ambition has not bred warriors with the warm hearts of men, but angels with the cold hearts of weapons.

No soul so changed will recover what was lost.

No weapon so savage can be wielded without cost."

The Verbatim, Lutherian Amendments,

Chapter I: These Savage Weapons

 

 

Veteran Sergeant Arael of the First Legion

 

There was a noble sorrow in his eyes.

Of all the members of the First Legion, Lord Arael was said to be among those who resembled their father the most, at least in appearence.

He was the one who introduced us to the Expedition, and the first Astartes I have ever seen.

I will never forget the sense of awe and majesty that irradiated from the Emperor's creations... neither the subtle sense of fear and impotence that stabbed my heart.

Most of them were utterly uninterested in talking with remembrancers, and that made our job of recording quite harder.

But Arael, he had his own kindness.

Like his brothers, he understood little of the feelings of men, or the unspoken words that make up for the most part of a conversation.

He didn't speak much, either, and kept most of his cards close to his chest.

But some things he did tell me.

He told me of the coming of the Emperor on Caliban, and the conquest of worlds and systems beyond account.

He told me of the horrors of the void and the nightmares that haunt the nameless, angry stars.

He told me what it meant to be the First, the honoured, the sons of the Lion.

He told me these stories, that I now tell you.

- Extract from Alone against the angry stars by historiograph Hern Tzat.

 

 

- Veteran Sergeant Arael by imagist Darahella Gareen.

 

Update One: Veteran Squad Arael

Update Two: Raphael 'El Gareth, Champion of the First Legion

Update Three: Heavy Support Squad Isiah

Update Four: Veteran Squad Lamrak

Update Five: Revered Brother Arethorn

Update Six: Rhino APC "Strider"

Update Seven: Terminator Squad Harron and Land Raider Phobos "Silent retribution"

Update Eight: Land Raider Phobos "Sword of Aldurukh"

Update Nine: Rapier battery "Fury of Caliban"

Update Ten: Leviathan Dreadnought "E Tenebrae Lux" and Heavy Support reinforcements

 

Roll of Honor

 

Diamat

[helterskelter]

Das some good art yo.

 

Nice Starr dude. Don't let me catch you putting NL on your bases ;)

[Big Bad Squig]

This is looking really good already - the fluff, the art and the model as well. I like the subtle touches from the DA upgrade sprue.

[Captain Semper]

Great looking mini! Can't wait for more! :tu:

[Robzilla]

Aaaaaaaaaand that's another thread to follow.

Loving the start. Keep the awesome work flowing!

[Son of Carnelian]

Fantastic work on both pieces!

[Allart01]

Thank you all for the positive feedback.

It means a lot to me - I'm a very slow hobbist, and my old painting-train needs motivation-coal to keep going.

Here is the first update.

Arael has a few friends now, and six more are coming!

They finally have their Legion pads.

You can also see my first attempt at a kitbashed plasma repeater, with pointer and servo skull for extra power/precision! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Allart01]

Update time!

 

Veteran Squad Arael complete.

 

 

 

 

“...so the Lion decreed that His first generation of warriors would be marked by the green of Caliban's forests, as a remembrance of the battles fought against the Great Beasts before the Legion's arrival.

Many in the Host still carry this honour on their armour as a hint to their veterancy.

It is the only one they need...”

- Extract from “Alone against the angry stars” by historiograph Hern Tzat.

Edited January 13, 2017 by Kharn the Bloody

[Gorgoff]

Awesome. :)

[Allart01]

Back on my Angels.

I'm doing them all over, learning how to highlight black properly.

Here is my Praetor/Paladin/Champion/hero.

 

 

“I killed a great beast of Caliban when I was eight years old, Night Lord.

I fought enemies more dangerous than you when I wasn't even an Astartes.”

- Raphael 'El Gareth, Champion of the First Legion

Edited September 7, 2017 by The_Bloody

[Allart01]

Heavy Support squad Isiah

 

 

Group shot of the army so far!

 

 

“I am Sar Raphael 'El Gareth.

The warriors standing behind me are the veterans of the First Legion, sons of Terra and Caliban tempered by one hundred and fifty years of rightful crusade against the enemies of the Imperium.

Your attempted resistance is not a menace.

It is merely an insult, and it won't be left unpunished.”

- Raphael 'El Gareth, Champion of the First Legion

Edited October 9, 2017 by The_Bloody

[Spiral]

That praetor is fine indeed. Your work is exceptional. 

[Spaced Hulk]

Some excellent and inspiring First Legion brother! 

 

My only suggestion is the deathwing sword on the Praetor. It's a brilliant model (both in terms of modelling and painting), but I think having the tip of the sword off the base and touching the table is a bit distracting. However, I know from using that particular bit myself in a previous project just how long the sword actually is, so there's not an easy solution (I ended up taking the entire tip of the sword off and making it into a rounded executioners sword). The only other thing I can think of is perhaps increasing the height of the base, but from a gaming perspective that may not be ideal.

 

Anyway, keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing more updates! 

[Allart01]

I quite like the big sword, I think it makes the praetor (literally) stand out!

But I see where you come from.

May be a little over the top for the 30k estetic.

I'll probably rebase him in the future, like you said

 

Time for more models!

Or at least, what's left of them after GW's Purity Seal's attempted muder.

Maybe it was me, maybe it was the product.

Anyway, I had a really bad time.

What I felt was my best paintjob to this day is now a shadow of its former self... but at least I learned a lesson, and I'm happy that I could restore the models to a decent standard instead of having to do them all over.

 

Veteran Squad Lamrak

 

 

 

 

“They are a Legion of perpetual dualism.
Chivalry means everything to them, and yet, how cold and distant they feel from mankind!
They would offer their blood without blinking, yet few of them could emphatise with those they are sworn to protect.
They live by their honour, yet they would stop at nothing to reach their goals.

They are confident, almost to the brink of arrogance, yet they are brooding and introspective.

They can execute the most intricate tactics as a single mind, and yet they are as independent as a warrior can be, each knight seeking glory for himself.
They are the First, set in the stone of the annals as a perpetual exhample, and yet they keep themselves apart, forever closed and distrustful.

Always they will feel misunderstood, always they will feel the envy of their brothers.

How fit their name is!
They truly are the most resplendent creatures, but the path they walk is in the darkness.”

- Extract from “Alone against the angry stars” by historiograph Hern Tzat.

 

[EDIT: pictures restored]

Edited February 17, 2017 by Kharn the Bloody

[Marshal Loss]

Really, really cool stuff. Very characterful!

[Spaced Hulk]

Awesome veterans, some of the best First Legion I've seen on the forum!

 

However, I really love the fluff description of the Legion. You've perfectly encapsulated how I envision the 30K Dark Angels (and, for that matter, the 40K Unforgiven as well). Great work brother, I look forward to your next update!

[depthcharge12]

Looking great man! Don't forget to join our coalition of angels thread in the WIP board!!!

 

I like that someone else has painted their bolters red too ;)

[Allart01]

Really, really cool stuff. Very characterful!

 

Thanks, Marshal! Glad you like 'em!

Are you planning to continue with The Unblinking eye?

 

Awesome veterans, some of the best First Legion I've seen on the forum!

 

However, I really love the fluff description of the Legion. You've perfectly encapsulated how I envision the 30K Dark Angels (and, for that matter, the 40K Unforgiven as well). Great work brother, I look forward to your next update!

 

Well, that's saying something... your conversions are amazing and I admire the effort you put in the characterization of every single miniature.

Your appreciation really makes me proud! :D

 

Looking great man! Don't forget to join our coalition of angels thread in the WIP board!!!

 

I like that someone else has painted their bolters red too

 

Sure, I posted them in Angels Tenebrae too.

Having a shared topic is great both for motivation and inspiration... I can't wait to see it go crazy when Angelus comes out, eheh.

[Lord_Ikka]

Very nice, I really like the axe-wielder. One of the better uses of that particular axe I've seen.

[Brother Pheidias]

Them's that Angels Tenebrae stuff what I like!

Menacing unit, great sense of purpose in the posing, and the painting is spot on.

[Allart01]

Speed painted this lovely chap in a couple of days - my Angels will be rocking in the Thramas sector at the start of next month.

I left some free space for etched brass and transfers when they'll come out. 

Hope you like him!

 

Revered Brother Arethorn from Ancient Terra

 

http://i.imgur.com/4TXqDy5.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/n7munWA.jpg

 

"Thramas was the most brutal war.
Make no mistake: we suffered.
We have seen our life-long brothers flayed, their flesh and their bones shown as trophies on the armour of our foes.

We heard, with burning rage and impotent hands, their lamentations in the night.

We came to be suspectful of ourselves: life signals from lost units were immediately considered as traps and inevitably ignored; even our own dead – our own dead were used as traitorous devices.

But we Calibanites are vengeful people.

For every inch of flayed skin, we made sure that one of theirs would end up liquified by our acid shells, burned to ashes by our plasma blasters, gutted by a calibanite warblade.
We unleashed all of our forbidden arsenal.
We are the First Legion.

In any way they want to challenge us – in any field they think to hold an advantage – we did it before.
We do it better.

This, the Night Lords learned at their own expense."

- Raphael 'El Gareth, Champion of the First Legion

Edited June 15, 2017 by Kharn the Bloody

[Allart01]

Part two - Thramas

 

++ Incoming Transmission - Source: Chapter Master Raphael 'El Gareth ++
++ Thramas Sector ++
++ Multiple Zone Mortalis engagements - Area secured ++
++ Eight Legion presence annihilated ++
++ Glory to the First Legion ++

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional pic-captures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 15, 2017 by The_Bloody

[Allart01]

Rhino APC - "Strider"

 

http://i.imgur.com/W9QmYvt.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/YOGuXV9.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/5JFqJLf.jpg

Edited June 15, 2017 by Kharn the Bloody

[Charlo]

Looking spot on inside that ZM!

 

I especially love the guy at the front with the helm, torso and shoulder - quintessentially 1st Legion.

[Pearson73]

Liking the parchment and checks on the rhino.