Aothaine Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Does Raven Guard go with standard codex markings? If so, do they change anything else besides the knee decoration? Having some difficulties locating a good guide on how the Raven Guard, or rather the Rift Stalkers, mark their separate companies. Do the Rift Stalkers always have the gold boarded on their right shoulder pad? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Gold is company color so if they are 2nd co then yes. They seem to copy the Raven Guard to the letter .My Raven Guard follow most of the markings except a Raven Skull indicates command. NiceGuyAdi 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 The Gold is company color so if they are 2nd co then yes. They seem to copy the Raven Guard to the letter .My Raven Guard follow most of the markings except a Raven Skull indicates command. Where can I find this information at? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yes, the Raven Guard typically follow Codex standards with minor deviations. Company color is on the right side shoulder trim. Squad numbers do not use Roman numerals. White helmets for leaders are optional (yet is typically used). 1st Company members have white arms (versus using shoulder trim). Leadership has white arms. There are other tweaks, but nothing outrageous. The current Codex depicts 41st millennium expectations reasonably well :tu: Otherwise, it's your army, crazy go nuts with it ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Yes, the Raven Guard typically follow Codex standards with minor deviations. Company color is on the right side shoulder trim. Squad numbers do not use Roman numerals. White helmets for leaders are optional (yet is typically used). 1st Company members have white arms (versus using shoulder trim). Leadership has white arms. There are other tweaks, but nothing outrageous. The current Codex depicts 41st millennium expectations reasonably well Otherwise, it's your army, crazy go nuts with it Cool I'll put squad markings on the left knee and use the shoulder boarder to determine company. Not sure how I'll mark leaders and vets as the Rift Stalkers are already in all white armor. Maybe I'll use the red stripes to denote rank. On the helm kind of like the ultramarines did on the primaris or like the T'au do for their septs. The more I think about using the stripes the more it makes sense. They would have been in contact with the Ultramarines during the crusade and might have picked it up. Edited February 7, 2018 by Aothaine Race Bannon 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I don't use any markings at all other than company. Veterans have the option of white, but they aren't obligated to use it. My theory being the Raven Guard are skilled at misdirection, and giving the enemy false information on who is in charge would benefit that. They know who each other are and don't care if anyone else does. My lack of squad markings is simply so I can mix and match models depending on squad loadout. It would bug me to have a lascannon in a Tactical squad that is marked as a Devastator. Or if I decide to run a 10 man squad I don't want to mix guys with different squad markings. Aothaine 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) RG have their chapter symbol is on the opposite shoulder to the codex too. Or at least that was mentioned in the 7th ed codex. Looking at studio models though that one seems more fluid... Im not sure if Rift Stalkers follow codex or RG on that. Edited February 8, 2018 by duz_ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Found what I was looking for in our codex. "The Raven Guard Chapter icon is displayed on the left shoulder guard, while the right shoulder guard displays company colours. Squad number is borne upon the left knee guard." Just need to find a guide on what colors are for which company now. The 2nd is really the only one that is named. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) Found what I was looking for in our codex. "The Raven Guard Chapter icon is displayed on the left shoulder guard, while the right shoulder guard displays company colours. Squad number is borne upon the left knee guard." Just need to find a guide on what colors are for which company now. The 2nd is really the only one that is named. 1st - white or silver2nd - yellow or gold 3rd - red 4th - green 5th - Black 6th - orange 7th - purple 8th - gray 9th - dark blue 10th- no official color, typically white is used. 1st Company is all veterans. Any Terminators in the chapter are found here. I don't know how that works with an all Primaris Chapter. 2nd-5th Companies are the battle companies. They will have the normal mix of squads. 6th and 7th are Tactical Reserve companies. They are all Tactical or Intercessor squads. 8th is the Fast Attack Reserve company. For a Primaris Chapter I would expect this to be all Inceptors and Reivers. 9th is the Heavy Support reserve company. Hellblasters and Aggressors would make it up. 10th is the Scout company in a standard Chapter. I have no idea what it is for Primaris. Squads from reserve companies are often subbed into a battle company, so you can get creative with your markings. A squad of Hellblasters with blue trim, or Inceptors with gray. Or Intercessors with orange or purple. Edited February 8, 2018 by Claws and Effect Aothaine 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5005965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Which is essentially Codex standard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5006120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thank you everyone! ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5006263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 We need pics! When they are ready of course :yes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5006293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 We need pics! When they are ready of course Debating on how I want to paint them. Trying to decide between Air Brush and just using a brush. It will take me a few months to get the air brush and practice with it but if I end up rocking the Rift Stalkers I will for sure include pictures. ^_^ I really like their color scheme and want to make these guys so... My only issue is that Centurions, the main reason I looked into this chapter, are kind of poopy and require an immense amount of points to make viable. However, I might still do it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5006430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 There’s a way to make the Centurions work you just need to build the army to supplement your play style. Oh and yeah Centurions as Primaris I’m all in favor of that. Just say adjustment to make the armor fit Primaris means it has the same output / stat line as for regular marines. Dig the Rift Stalker fluff and looks. Props for trying a white color scheme. I don’t have the cahones to attempt that much white. Heck I love the Necropolis Hawks scheme but not sure I could do it justice. Go with what you love playing and painting is my advice. Race Bannon 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5006450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 There’s a way to make the Centurions work you just need to build the army to supplement your play style. Oh and yeah Centurions as Primaris I’m all in favor of that. Just say adjustment to make the armor fit Primaris means it has the same output / stat line as for regular marines. Dig the Rift Stalker fluff and looks. Props for trying a white color scheme. I don’t have the cahones to attempt that much white. Heck I love the Necropolis Hawks scheme but not sure I could do it justice. Go with what you love playing and painting is my advice. Very good point. I'll be adding this army to the project lists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/344218-rift-stalker-company-markings/#findComment-5006534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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