WickedJester1013 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I dont remember reading it any where, but would it be possible for the cult(at least 4rd or 4th gen) memebers to have some hair? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 As far as I am aware, all Hybrids are bald. Something something genetics. At least in 1st ed anyway. Doesnt mean they are not wearing wigs to blend in though. End of the day they are your minis, do them how you want. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5256877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawtooth Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 It seems to be how the Genestealer taint expresses itself, bulbous head with no hair. But the genetics involved are super wacky, so I wouldn't say it's impossible with a parent species that has hair. Especially when you hit 4th Gen and they appear alost identical to the host species. In tabletop terms, do it and just make sure it's clear what the unit is :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5256889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axineton Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Give them all 90s style centre partings Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5256891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I say yes. 4th Gen especially can pass for human. 'Typical' does not mean 'without exception'. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5256938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'm sure the cult isn't a stranger to wigs, or any other paraphernalia that will help them blend in. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5257102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'm sure the cult isn't a stranger to wigs, or any other paraphernalia that will help them blend in. Or not all of them are bald to start with. The map is not the terrain; the models/art are examples, not exhaustive catalogs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5257369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2edition Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 the novel "Genestealer Cults" that came out around the time the 7th ed dex did states that all of them are bald, its a genestealer thing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5257422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Im sure 1st ed stated they are bald due to the nid dna, not sure if that fluff has been retconned. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5257443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 the novel "Genestealer Cults" that came out around the time the 7th ed dex did states that all of them are bald, its a genestealer thing ISTR that novels, etc. are officially "unreliable narrator". Can anyone confirm/deny? Im sure 1st ed stated they are bald due to the nid dna, not sure if that fluff has been retconned. In 1st ed the genestealer/tyranid connection wasn't established. That came in, IIRC, the Space Marine game. I *think* that was 2nd ed era. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5257821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashc Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 The way I'm going to view it is that by the looks of it current and previous canon suggests that they are all bald, HOWEVER I don't see any issue with cultists in high authority potentially using cosmetic surgery/psychic projections/archeotech to disguise their true appearances. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5258111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave to Darkness Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 the novel "Genestealer Cults" that came out around the time the 7th ed dex did states that all of them are bald, its a genestealer thing ISTR that novels, etc. are officially "unreliable narrator". Can anyone confirm/deny?Im sure 1st ed stated they are bald due to the nid dna, not sure if that fluff has been retconned.In 1st ed the genestealer/tyranid connection wasn't established. That came in, IIRC, the Space Marine game. I *think* that was 2nd ed era.Was supposed to say Stealer dna not Nid. Advanced Space Crusade had Stealers in hiveships, so the connection was loosly there, just not 100% confirmed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5258161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2edition Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 It sounds like by GW fluff they are bald. Your dudes dont have to be though, because they are your dudes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5258249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Skeleton Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 In 1st ed the genestealer/tyranid connection wasn't established. That came in, IIRC, the Space Marine game. I *think* that was 2nd ed era. 1st ed was an era of rapid fluff development. Genestealers were Tyranids before 2nd ed was released and firmly Tyranid in the 2nd ed box set books. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/353891-genestealer-cult-and-hair/#findComment-5261050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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