SvenIronhand Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) With the sale of my Dark Angels, I am feeling an army-sized hole in my heart. My friends all tell me to branch out, but I don't really have interest in any Xenos or other Imperial factions. I am the "Space Marines guy", I guess. And since seeing space wolf's conversions, I've kind of been interested in Smurfs. It is my understanding that Ultramarines are primarily a shooting army, what with their Overwatch tricks and the like. However, I understand there is also some space for melee units like Assault Intercessors. And I know with recent changes, Tactical Squads are on an equal level, wounds-wise, with Intercessors. So, what would you recommend in terms of Troops? Edited October 20, 2020 by SvenIronhand Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Intercessors and Heavy Intercessors. You could support them with Assault Intercessors, Bladeguard and Aggressors for melee. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azekai Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hello! I have just started playing an Ultramarines successor, and with scouts switching to elites(??) I have been using just intercessors. They are very versatile. The lack of close combat ability isn't a huge liability when you can fall back and shoot without penalty with Calm Under Fire. Staying in tactical doctrine with a key squad can also really help. Dreadnoughts are also tougher now, and with their -1 damage ability, a lot of the multi-damage weapons used on marines are still going to take a while to take down the walkers. I bring that up because the cc abilities of dreadnoughts can be a nice way to punish enemies for coming to grips with your army. Anything that comes too close gets shot, shot some more, and then (hopefully) pulverized. Redrandy93 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Regular Intercessors in melee are no joke if the sergeant has a fist or hammer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the replies, ya'll. Definitely going for the Intercessors. I've got a Gravis Captain painted up as an Ultramarine, and I plan on eventually getting a Lieutenant. What else would you suggest to fill out a Battalion? EDIT: Here he is, Romulus of the 3rd Company. "I have seen what you call progress. The millions who live, birth to grave, in the Factoriums. And the few who, fat off of the slaughter of carelessness, profit from this. I have seen enough, little king. We are the Ultramarines - the Slayers of Kings - and we are your end!" -Captain Romulus of the 3rd Company, to the Sector Lord of Shileshia. Edited October 21, 2020 by SvenIronhand Redrandy93, BLACK BLΠFLY and Azekai 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Romulus looks quite noice ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azekai Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Your workbench looks like mine, brother, ha! BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 Your workbench looks like mine, brother, ha! Yeah, it's a mess. It's a lot larger than what I used to have, which was just a folding table. BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I paint on the night stand beside my bed. Spartan life and all . WrathOfTheLion 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5620933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 I guess this is a PLOG for the time being. Decani (plural of Decanus, a Macraggian term for "subordinate chief", typically translated as "Sergeant" in High Gothic sources) Titus and Scipio. BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5621966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 First of all, thank you. It's the biggest compliment to know I inspired someone. Second: that captain looks righteous. And thirdly, while I can't help you with the list building part, (I'm new to ultras myself)I'm liking where this is going, and can't wait to see more. Keep it up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5622018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Titus and Scipio have paint on now. Waiting on a full-sized bottle of Macragge Blue. I only have Kantor Blue and a miniature bottle that came with a figure+paint set. BLACK BLΠFLY and Redrandy93 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5622344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 These guys are looking great! Well done Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5622816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Titus's Intercessor Squad is assembled. In addition, you can see Gaius in the background. I stripped down and converted some ETB Intercessors from Know No Fear to get another Intercessor Squad. Here's a closer look at Gaius.As you can see, Gaius used to be a Space Wolf, but I have two other Intercessor Squads, so I decided to strip his down, since they were the least "wolfy". I also cut off his pointing hand with a pair of clippers, to give him the chainsword. BLACK BLΠFLY, space wolf and NKirkham24 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5622929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 For Ultramar and for duty,For past and for future,For Terra and the Emperor,No brother falls forgotten.-Last Rites of the Ultramarines Praise the sun that brings the dawn of our final doom.-Captain Saul Invictus, Hero of the Battle of Macragge With these grimdark quotes getting up your expectations for something bigger, lemme show what I’ve been doing. My Macragge Blue finally came, so I busted out two Intercessors in one day.Katsuo Thiel claims descent from the legendary Aeonid Thiel, though this lies in question. What is known for sure by the 3rd's command cadre, though, that he shows a keen, calculating mind. Such a talent, Captain Romulus feels, is wasted in the Battleline squads. He has thus marked the lesser Thiel for further consideration and questioning by the Chaplains of the Chapter. For his part, the young Katsuo has proven himself both valorous and vexatious in equal measure. At times, his thoughts will stray from Codex orthodoxy, but never for long. With the calm direction of Titus, he always returns to the straight and narrow.David bin Ali is fairly unremarkable at first glance. A middling marksman, he nonetheless serves as the bedrock of Contubernium Titus. His strict observance of Emperor-worship rituals is a inspiration to them all. Captain Romulus has chosen to propose the Judiciar trials to him at some point, though he has yet to get the chance. Prot and space wolf 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5627707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SvenIronhand Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 I busted out two more Intercessors in the early morning, completing at least one Contubernium. An infantryman to his core, Brother Hauser speaks very little and talks about himself even less. What little his tent-mates know of him is as follows. Trained in the prestigious Agiselus Barracks, Hauser proved true in the trials. Despite not being of noble birth, he managed to somehow attain entry to the same facility as Guilliman, Calgar, and Ventris. Some whisper he is of Illyrian descent, and honed his skills in murder there. However, none will doubt his marksmanship - the savior of his brothers time and again. The Contubernium's Grenadier, Konor Rose, is sure of himself. Perhaps too sure of himself. Titus has had to reign him in on occasion. Nonetheless, his skill with the "thumper" is undeniable. Many an enemy sniper has found a Frag Grenade flying towards them at an inopportune moment due to his sharp eyes. BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/367140-starting-ultramarines/#findComment-5627950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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