Brother Michaels Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hey guys :) Need to name my legion as I am about to start a blog up and develop them bit of background for you.... my legion's main colour is silver and will either have green red or blue as a secondary, they fight with honour, specialise in duels and are proud Here are the names I thought of (pitch me your own if you want! :) ) Soul Knights Space Knights Star Knights Shadow Knights Celestial Knights as you can see I really like the knights part Cheers! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Well, going just by how those options sound to me, I think I like Celestial Knights the best. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Celestial Knights is the best. Is this for a legion or a chapter? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Given that they have pride, fight with honor and specialize in duels, I would eliminate Shadow Knights. That sounds more like a Raven Guard successor that specializes in stealth. Soul Knights sounds a little weird, and Space Knights makes me think of the old comic character Rom. That leaves Star Knights and Celestial Knights, which are essentially the exact same thing using different synonyms. With that process of elimination, I would go with Celestial Knights as well. Star Knights is okay, but just sounds "meh". Any idea what legion they will be descended from? With the knightly theme, Dark Angels seems most obvious. But Imperial Fists probably could work as well (as the Black Templars are somewhat similar to the idea you've pitched). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draakur Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Given that they have pride, fight with honor and specialize in duels, I would eliminate Shadow Knights. That sounds more like a Raven Guard successor that specializes in stealth. Soul Knights sounds a little weird, and Space Knights makes me think of the old comic character Rom. That leaves Star Knights and Celestial Knights, which are essentially the exact same thing using different synonyms. With that process of elimination, I would go with Celestial Knights as well. Star Knights is okay, but just sounds "meh". Any idea what legion they will be descended from? With the knightly theme, Dark Angels seems most obvious. But Imperial Fists probably could work as well (as the Black Templars are somewhat similar to the idea you've pitched). Essentially, this. Celestial Knights from me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Another vote for Celestial Knights - that way, you could also introduce some elements of Astrology rather then plain Knights in Space. In real history, Astrology was taken very seriously by the nobility of Europe, so it can still mesh well with the primary aspect. I would however not make them a psyker heavy army, Astrological themes don't need to be directly linked to that. Any idea what legion they will be descended from? With the knightly theme, Dark Angels seems most obvious. But Imperial Fists probably could work as well (as the Black Templars are somewhat similar to the idea you've pitched). I believe Brother Michaels is developping his own lost legion, not creating a successor chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Michaels Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Another vote for Celestial Knights - that way, you could also introduce some elements of Astrology rather then plain Knights in Space. In real history, Astrology was taken very seriously by the nobility of Europe, so it can still mesh well with the primary aspect. I would however not make them a psyker heavy army, Astrological themes don't need to be directly linked to that. Any idea what legion they will be descended from? With the knightly theme, Dark Angels seems most obvious. But Imperial Fists probably could work as well (as the Black Templars are somewhat similar to the idea you've pitched). I believe Brother Michaels is developping his own lost legion, not creating a successor chapter. Yes what Lord Thorn says is true, I am developing my own lost legion, I even have over 150 models waiting for me to paint! and yea Celestial Knights seems to be the name everyone wants I agree, I wont have that many psykers at all they mainly specialise in duels, ground warfare Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I agree, I wont have that many psykers at all they mainly specialise in duels, ground warfare I'd recommend not falling into the trap of making them too one-dimensional, even from the word go. Iron Warriors were once branded siege-specialists, and they have never been able to shake the stereotype of being only good at sieges (despite having been depicted as being as avid for close combat as World Eaters in some cases) Of course, we haven't seen what you've got planned for them yet, but I'm sure a certain number of Frater will be interested in your ideas :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Michaels Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Well I can tell you Im basing most of my characters (with additions of my own) are based upon king arthur and his knights, have a long list of names and a accurate description on them, confusing at times and with me being a university it may take some time but this will be a long project! where do you recommend I start a thread? here or work in progess ? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'd say here for the fluff, and WIP or Horus Heresy for the models. A good number of Lost Legions have also been put in the Special Projects section :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Michaels Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Sure :) makes sense Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4518833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 If you want to tie in an astrology theme you could always make the chapter have 12 companies, each named for one of the Zodiac signs and using a version of each symbol as a company insignia on a kneepad. Might be a cheesy idea, but it could turn out cool if you don't overdo it. Maybe have each company responsible for the area within the constellation they are named for? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/326415-please-choose-between-these-names-for-my-legion/#findComment-4538867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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