Beornling 3.1415 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 creating a roman military inspired back up chapter, with every model being equiped with a sloped kite shields. any suggestions for founding chapter, and a good name "besides roman military inspired chapter" (then again, My Jaguar Knights inspired forces aree still accumulating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar Molotov Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Well, have you considered 'Praetorians'? The Praetorian Guard (sometimes Pr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptn. Palladorus Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Just a warning: the symbol of the Praetorians was the double headed eagle, and they wore purple, so this color scheme would be VERY similar to the Hawk Lords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINmaestro Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Possibly to avoid confusion between the two, you can make your guys Greek Hoplites (now those guys kicked ass) with huge rondaches and gladii (what the plural spelling for gladius me wonders?). that would be a site. On another note, I'm way surprised no one has commented on my avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender26x Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 The hawk lords have a very bright purple coloration compared to the purple armor of the Roman Praetorians. Roman Praetorians had very dark armor that was purplish, but didn't come nearly to the shade of the Hawk Lords. As for the chapter symbol, you could go with the classic Roman lightning symbolism seen on man of their shields. Plus your marines having the shield would set apart them from the Hawk Lords enough. If you want a real good idea of what Praetorians look like, watch the movie Gladiator! While your at it, if you want the classic roman soldier look, that would be a good place to go, or look at graphic models from the game Rome:Total War. Then, in fluff, terms, you would need reasoning for very large shields and spears ^_^ Just a thought, instead of normal bolters, your marines could use bolters built into spears! Like those guns from Stargate! (If you've ever seen the movie or show). Who knows the different possibilities of bolter types :) Just a few ideas there to kick around -ender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beornling 3.1415 Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 actually romans didn't carry spears like the greeks did, they carried a few javelins that they threw at their enemy and came in close with their short Gladius swords. which were ment for disembowling stabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beornling 3.1415 Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 also of note the shields could represent thier faith in the Emp. and that I(6) save.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refuse Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Just a warning: the symbol of the Praetorians was the double headed eagle, and they wore purple, so this color scheme would be VERY similar to the Hawk Lords. And the Emperor's Children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Have you thought about the horse guard or the auxiliary units? They could give you that roman look with a littel more feral look to the marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 How about 'evocati'? These guys where veterans who finished their millitary services (which was about what, ten years?), but reenlisted for another term and usually became officers in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrph45 Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Here are some of the actual names from Roman Legions that were used. Hope these help. I think the Ironclad legion sounds good. Legio VI Ferrata (Ironclad) (emblem: bull, wolf and Romulus and Remus) Legio II Adiutrix Pia Fidelis (faithful and loyal) - Legio VI Victrix (Victorious) (emblem: bull) Legio XXI Rapax (Predator) (emblem: capricorn) Here are some of the actual names from Roman Legions that were used. Hope these help. I think the Ironclas legion sounds good. Legio VI Ferrata (Ironclad) (emblem: bull, wolf and Romulus and Remus) Legio II Adiutrix Pia Fidelis (faithful and loyal) - Legio VI Victrix (Victorious) (emblem: bull) Legio XXI Rapax (Predator) (emblem: capricorn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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