Trollhunter Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Warning: this is my second post on this forum, and I'm not 100% sure if this is the right sub-forum to post in. Let me know if I should move it somewhere else.With that out of the way, here's the thing:As the title suggests, I'm starting an Executioners army. Recently picked up the Start Collecting: Space Marines box as well as an extra Dreadnought (because A: they fit in well with the overall death theme of the chapter and B: Dreadnoughts are awesome). The question is, where do I go from here? I'm considering a Rhino/Razorback for transport or a Chaplain to beef up the rank and file, but also keeping in mind that a single Tactical squad might be a bit too thin as far as troops are concerned...Oh, and: I'm not... wildly fond of the new Primaris marines, so we're preferably sticking to traditional Power Armour. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Especially since you're looking into a chaplain, you should convert yourself up a Thulsa Kane. Nothing says commitment like deploying your own high chaplain on the table. Plus, he's got a nice axe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5401740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trollhunter Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 Yeah, when it's time for a Chaplain I was thinking about trying to convert one by mixing up either a normal Chaplain model or something like Asterioth from the BA's with the Chaos Master of Executions model (yeah it's Chaos but the axe and hood just looks too good to pass up). Should give me enough bits for a Captain as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5401744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Look into getting some of the mark 4 and mark 3 plastic marines to fill your ranks if you dislike the Primaris models. They look way cooler than standard tactical marines, and they look amazing in executioner colors! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5401965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'm Heckus Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 I’d focus on fleshing our some of your basics like another tactical squad, devastators, and terminators (to go with the captain in the start collecting box). From there, go with what you like. If you like Dreadnoughts then there is a good variety of them. Maybe add a techmarine to keep them alive. There was a “Lord Executioner” SM captain model model not too long ago that had a nice 2-handed ax and jump pack. he’d make a nice smash-captain alternative. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5402168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nusphigor Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Maybe get some 1 or 2 tactical squads so you can be all set in regards of Troops units. That way you can use them as 10 man squads or 5 man squads. I totally support the termies idea because those are awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5403410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galron Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 So are you painting them their original scheme or the new blue metallic/yellow scheme? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5403600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sacrifice Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Another tactical squad for sure, maybe mkiii or mkiv for some different style. I'd also go with a couple of scout squads and a devastator squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5403789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exilyth Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Combining 2x devastator squad + 1x tactical squad = most of or all the heavy weapon marines you'll need at the start. You can use them either as devastators or as the heavy weapon in tactical squads - giving you flexibility (and firepower). Also some scouts and/or more tacticals for troops. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358956-the-executioners-starting-an-army/#findComment-5404011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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