Wolfsrage Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 I'm workin on my DIY army, the Shadow Knights and I was thinking these traits go together well and will be good for writing fluff. Any thoughts? Take the Fight to Them (They are knights after all) See but don't be seen (they are sneaky hence the shadow) Die Standing (don't use drop pods / transport vehicles) Flesh over Steel (don't like heavy tanks / transport vehicles) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I could pick four traits at random from the codex and they could go together well. The main idea behind the trait system is its versatility. For us to really know, we need more than four lines about your chapter. You need to give it some thought. You say they're Knights. Knights to me suggests suits of armour, horses, jousting... shields emblazoned with heraldry. Warriors marching to battle. Then you switch to sneaky fighting, stabbing people in the back. Not very honourable, or knight-like. If you're keen on making a DIY chapter, work the other way. Give them some fluff, and then try to find traits that match them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-946249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Lord_Panthro-- Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I agree with Molotov. We need more information about your chapter if you would like our help or some such. Not very honourable, or knight-like. Again i agree... too Raven Guard for a name with Knights in it. just my thoughts (well my agreeing thoughts linked to Molotov's points) Panthro Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-946294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 OR stick with the trait system but tweak it. I agree with Molotov about the "Knights" schema. Therefore, switch out the sneaky to the honorable!! Uphold the Honor of the Emperor, OR go pseudo-Blood Angel ... you gave tactical squads the option to get CC weapons, now give them the ability to fight well = No Mercy, no respite. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-946296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsrage Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 I'll check it out. No mercy no respite COULD work. Then you switch to sneaky fighting, stabbing people in the back. Not very honourable, or knight-like. Didn't think infiltrating was sneaky or backstabbing. Just represented them using the cover to their advantage to advance into combat quicker. I mean I wanted a cool name and traits that actually work effectively in game. Sorry but I'm not taking a trait like Uphold the Honor of the Emperor just because it sounds knightly. I don't have any time right now to write up fluff but I'll see about writing a bit each night. (School starting soon and other nonsense) ++EDIT++ On a side note I can't think of the name of the movie, but anyway I kinda like the idea of a "Holy Warrior" operation fighting behind the scenes and protecting mankind. I believe in the movie it was christian's, the movie was crap but the concept was cool, anyway marines are close enough to holy I guess. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-946330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I'm no expert. In the end it is your chapter :P If it works for then go for it ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-946387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsrage Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 I think it'll make some more sense if I take their (the writers concept of a holy organization working behind the scenes) and apply it to some fluff and them hammer it out. Maybe warriors fighting a battle the imperium isn't told about. Using terrain & cover to their advantage to defeat their enemies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-946398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsrage Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 Oh some help on the name would be good.. preferably something (blank) Knights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-947289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Death Knights! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-947566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfsrage Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 I've decided it's gonna be Imperial Knights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/81773-shadow-knights/#findComment-947619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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