OneOfOneThousand Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi all, Considering a few ideas for my next painting project and I'm debating getting some Dark Angels. Issue is I'm a much bigger fan of the green than the black scheme so wondered if there was anything supporting this in the fluff? I know ultimately I can do what I want with my stuff but just curious if this has been mentioned so far in the background? Angels of Caliban might have some answers but I'm only a little into path of heaven so that will have to wait! Thanks everyone Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 There is a story in the anthologies, cant remember which one. A Terran Dark Angel commander is looking to bring a new world to compliance. His fleet is joined by another DA fleet led by a Calibanite commander. The Calibanite commander has incorporated green into his armour, but I cannot remember to what extent. When quizzed about it, he says something along the lines of, it is to remember the green forests of Caliban or some-such. That would give you some justification for going green either in part or in whole. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4425905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 The Calibanite Dark Angels have dark green shoulder pads in that short story which Astellan (think it was him, the one from the 40k book) starred in and didn't get along with the Calibanite. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4425908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 IIRC, 30k Dark Angels all wore Jet Black Armour with Calibanites having their right Shoulder Pads painted Green in remembrance of Calibans forests. Or Something. So, so far, thats the extent of it if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4425909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfOneThousand Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks all - least it helps break up the black even in small parts! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4425984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 They also seem to use red and white, and checks, if it's a case of breaking up the black: http://i.imgur.com/q1wFL9r.jpg http://i.imgur.com/J4tgFvb.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4426011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephrael Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 In Angels of Caliban all of the Dark Angels are still wearing black armor. Some have dark green shoulder pads but that's it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4426678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Daemon Forge Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 There also a audio story -I think it's Master of the First? It talk about Dark Angels painting there armour green to show there not loyal to Luther I belive on Caliban. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4426800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfOneThousand Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 That idea I love - the Astartes who have been 'abandoned' by the Lion on Caliban but who rail against the perfidy of Luther and that faction. Almost feels like a third faction within the First which feels pretty awesome. Am off to Warhammer World next week to make some purchases so will mull it over between now and then. Cheers guys Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4426993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allart01 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Well, they end up dead or in the cells under Aldurukh at the end of that same, 30 minutes long story... and are still there during Angels of Caliban. Basically, their only moment is a failed uprising against Luther... not sure I would build a whole army of them, you won't have a lot of chances to field them and not look "out of place"...basically, you need a friend with black Dark Angels and always play the same, single battle Then, off course, you can come up with your original fluff. It's your minis and you can paint them the way you want, livery variations are possible, just look at black Fists. I'd keep black as a strong secondary colour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4427025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantay VI Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Who isn't to say that some of those who were garrisoned at places like Alaaxes etc in the listening posts, cut off from Luther and the Lion may not have started to paint some of their armour green, in memoriam of their homeworld? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4427051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfOneThousand Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Yeah all sounds plausible - most of this is stemming from the fact I have a small Raven Guard force too and want them to not be too similar (otherwise what's the point!) but I am a bit rigid sometimes with fluff etc. so may end up sticking to black and red as primary themes That's if nothing else shiny and new grabs me on the way down there obviously - I'm truly awful at sticking to one project at once Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4427061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allart01 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Who isn't to say that some of those who were garrisoned at places like Alaaxes etc in the listening posts, cut off from Luther and the Lion may not have started to paint some of their armour green, in memoriam of their homeworld? That's why i also wrote: Then, off course, you can come up with your original fluff. It's your minis and you can paint them the way you want, livery variations are possible, just look at black Fists. I'd keep black as a strong secondary colour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4427066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Why not very, very dark green/nearly black with white highlights? A few washes of Caliban Green and Nuln Oil ought to get it to that point. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4427078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodunius Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Why not very, very dark green/nearly black with white highlights? A few washes of Caliban Green and Nuln Oil ought to get it to that point. This. Proper Pukka old school dark green: http://65.media.tumblr.com/a26339564cc29361ee38053e7b8de71f/tumblr_mjx7mlhmO81r1g40zo1_1280.jpg Then do what many Dark Angel players have done down the years and claim the armour is actually black and just looks green because of the light. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4427109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevak Dal Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Lmao that looks like a Photoshop of Al Pacino from Scarface. My Alpha Legion is gonna be Spartan green (camo green) Nary a :cuss will be given by me and it will be awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4428217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 My personal theory on the successors is that they were influenced by the old companies adopting company icons and colour variations as their chapter scheme. You could make your own company that has adopted the green of Caliban. It doesn't mean necessarily that you are putting down your official stamp and saying "hey this is the scheme the dark angels adopted after the Heresy!" but more of a trend that was occurring and maybe your guys took it more to the extreme than the others. It is very easy to stick to the single prominent colour scheme we all know and love but it is already clear that Forge World has produced colour schemes for companies as examples that drift away from the norm. Off the top of my head the Night Lords spring to mind. If you want green marines then I say go for it, create a little back story for your company, perhaps use the red Legion icon and just roll with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4428227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodunius Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Lmao that looks like a Photoshop of Al Pacino from Scarface. You young whipper-snapper.. in them days they used *paint* http://ktarsis.es/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kt-scarface-pic.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323388-dark-angels-in-green/#findComment-4428449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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