TheHarrower Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Anyone know the character that is on the cover of Devastation of Baal? http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781784965938/the-devastation-of-baal-9781784965938_hr.jpg I don't remember a dude with a Power Sword and what looks like a Master Crafted Hand Flamer. The badge on his knee is 10th company, no? Aren't they all Scouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHarrower Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Would this be Captain Borgio, Master of the Recruits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Crimson Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Doesnt the knee marking are squad numbers ? He would be a 4th squad Sergant. Lord Janos 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) The badge on his knee is a squad marking. He's a squad sergeant. His right shoulder is a white skull, So he's 1st company. Edited November 6, 2017 by Blindhamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHarrower Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 You're right. My bad. Weird it's just a sergeant. Not even a Primaris one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 You're right. My bad. Weird it's just a sergeant. Not even a Primaris one. Why would there be a Primaris one? The first time BA learned about Primaris was basically when the whole Tyranid thing was over already. That being said, I love his armor. Would be great if we had such detailed plastic models for BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 My my that is some really nice art, though I've alway felt that Blood Angels should have long hair (as impractical as that would be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x19 Parabellum Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) If you don't know the name of a blood angels character, all you need to do is follow my handy little "name a blood angels character in the style of GW!" toolbox. it works like this: 1. Pick a name from European Renaissance antiquity. Artists are good, preferably ones who have painted Christian/Theist themed stuff.. Selection: Sandro (Boticelli) 2. Now take the root word for blood from any greco-latin word that hints at blood or bleeding. Add a "ius" "ious" or "otus" type ending. Put the 2 names together. Ergo, this character is clearly named: Sandro Hematorius EDIT. 3. (Optional step). Incorporate the latin form of whatever the character's preferred form of administering death might be. Sandro Hemapyronius Edited November 6, 2017 by 9x19 Parabellum Arkangilos, Crimson Ghost IX, Anamnesis and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHarrower Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 You're right. My bad. Weird it's just a sergeant. Not even a Primaris one. Why would there be a Primaris one? The first time BA learned about Primaris was basically when the whole Tyranid thing was over already. That being said, I love his armor. Would be great if we had such detailed plastic models for BA. I would think a Primaris Marine would be of more importance. It could be the first of the Primaris coming to Baal to save the Blood Angels. I just think it's weird that a book of this importance has a generic character on the cover. I do love the art though. That armor is incredible looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluejayJunior Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 It could be that the war will be told through the point of view of this random sergeant. Panzer 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kappel Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 It could be that the war will be told through the point of view of this random sergeant. I think it will be through the eyes of Dante. Guy Haley says himself that the Devastation og Baal is meant as the continuation of his novel 'Dante'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 My my that is some really nice art, though I've alway felt that Blood Angels should have long hair (as impractical as that would be). Me too, especially as practicality has never been a great concern. Dude's sporting a cape in a warzone for non-camo purposes after all... You're right. My bad. Weird it's just a sergeant. Not even a Primaris one. Why would there be a Primaris one? The first time BA learned about Primaris was basically when the whole Tyranid thing was over already. That being said, I love his armor. Would be great if we had such detailed plastic models for BA. I would think a Primaris Marine would be of more importance. It could be the first of the Primaris coming to Baal to save the Blood Angels. I just think it's weird that a book of this importance has a generic character on the cover. I do love the art though. That armor is incredible looking. I suspect the vast majority of the book will be about regular marines attempting to fight back hordes of Tyranids, so it makes a lot of sense for a regular marine to be on the cover. As for why it's this particular (as yet) no-name who can say? Perhaps he has a prominent role or he looked the most Blood Angel-y of a bunch of test pieces . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Very cool artwork. Love the cape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Maybe it's a picture of Dante when he was a sergeant, if the book follows the pattern of memories where we left those off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 If anyone has the BA upgrade sprue check out the bare head . Kolyarut 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Maybe it's a picture of Dante when he was a sergeant, if the book follows the pattern of memories where we left those off No chance, they'd never show us his face! Anyway, wasn't he sergeant of the 4th or 5th company? Edit: Bloodquest showed his face, but newer fluff has Dante never removing the mask apart from in front of his equerry or serf. Edited November 7, 2017 by Xenith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unseen Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Maybe it's a picture of Dante when he was a sergeant, if the book follows the pattern of memories where we left those off No chance, they'd never show us his face! Anyway, wasn't he sergeant of the 4th or 5th company? Edit: Bloodquest showed his face, but newer fluff has Dante never removing the mask apart from in front of his equerry or serf. That is of course after Dante became chapter master, and then a living legend. He also shows his face to Mephiston at least. I thought the line was that he hadn't shown his face outside of the fortress monastery? So him being bare-faced sergeant is likely, but I don't think that sergeant is Dante. No idea who it might be mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 he hasn't shown his face because he now looks old, which doesn't fit the image. The other reason is that he doesn't do deeds in his name, by wearing sanguinius' visage, his deeds are as much attributed to the Angel as to himself. He doesn't look old any more, so maybe he'll show his face again now, but in relation to my original point, we know he didn't hide his face pre chapter master Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillslam Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 (edited) Batman approves of the nipple armor http://media.comicbook.com/uploads1/2015/05/clooney-batman-137099-640x320.jpg ...and cape Edited November 8, 2017 by Hillslam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 This just doesn't feel very ergonomic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Mike Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 This just doesn't feel very ergonomic. Ergonomics are for humans that haven't been genetically modified. After you become superhuman though, its all brightly painted armor and no helmets Frater Cornelius 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Batman approves of the nipple armor ...and cape http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/f2/f22e35f3d687fe09bc28744798c1775bcd2f6dc38b6c58e0bd2ba6883482f450.jpg The nipple armor though... Goodness... Why did they think that was a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Arias Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I have a similarly armed Sgt, with Nipple armour, but no cape. Yes, you guessed it, a Cape is incoming!! Panzer 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x19 Parabellum Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 so much nipple hate. Why you guys hate nipples? The greeks thought they were good; so must you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spagunk Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 http://www.scififx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/17942-19636.jpgThis guy also has a problem with nipples. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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