ODM Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 This artwork has been showcased on the BL for a yet unnamed project. I'm assuming it's the rumored Kadillus Harbor novel? Is this Belial? http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2CJ2DgXAD9Q/S-AWcMMQmNI/AAAAAAAAAJk/QwIXcJCpUTI/s400/DAJSullivan.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 B) YES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HsojVvad Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 That is a beautiful picture. I don't think it's Belial, since I think this person is in regular SM armour. I don't think it's tactical dreadnaught armour so I don't think it's Belial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bringer of Redemption Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 That depends. I've seen, in various places, that Belial was currently master of the 3rd company during the attack (our codex), or, alternatively, he was the master of the Deathwing (ork codex, I think). I think it probably is Belial, if we go by the 3rd company fluff, since he's wearing robes (generally said to indicate high ranking members of the chapter), and whatever the red design on his right shoulder pad is, it doesn't look like a tactical arrow, assault cross, or the devastator flame. --BoR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiveFleetEzekial Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Whatever it is, it has a thin (red, ofcourse) circle around the outside of it. Perhaps an older captain/sergeant emblem? And, note the company slash on his left knee. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrannicide Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 There is a larger view of the image, here. The emblem on his right shoulder pauldron is a skull. This of course indicates the Marine's veteran status within the Chapter. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 It's generally written that Belial was Company Master of the 3rd Company leading the defense of Kallidus Harbor. In fact, he was almost killed in single combat with Gazkul. The subject's got 3rd company markings, vet markings, a power sword and special backpack. I think this is very probably Belial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiveFleetEzekial Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 The guy in the pic is fighting Gazkul, too... <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 I went to the artist's site, and it is indeed titled "the Purging of Kadillus." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Good find ODM and a great image. Yep I think it's probably supposed to represent Belial too – storm bolter, power sword and skull on the shoulderpad are a clue but could also merely signify a Veteran of some kind – but my money's on Mr B. Cheers I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Dajin Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Hurray! More DA reading goodness ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HsojVvad Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 So what happened at "the Purging of Kadillus"? When did this take place? I take it, who ever it is, he is from the 3rd company correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morticon Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 That has to be one of the coolest 40k pics ive ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Yes I like the 'pearlised/metallic' look to the power armour. That's a new development on representing armour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousBeast Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 HsojVvad, Kadillus Harbor was an important part of a famous battle on Piscina IV between the Dark Angels 3rd Company, led by Master Belial, and an Ork invasion force led by Ghazghkull Thraka and Nazdreg. The 3rd Company was severely outnumbered, and could not hope to defeat the Orks alone, but Belial led a counterattack focusing on slowing the Orks until Dark Angel reinforcements could arrive. When they did, Ghazghkull was defeated, but he escaped, and soon after began his second invasion of Armageddon. Notably during the Kadillus conflict, Belial faced Ghazghkull in single combat and was nearly killed. However, even being severely wounded, he still directed the Dark Angels' defense. His efforts on Piscina IV were a large factor in his being promoted to Master of the Deathwing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I still doubt it's Belial though . The very reason why I think it's not Belial is because his personal heraldry is nowhere to be seen , not on a banner nor on his armour . Most likely it's a Vet Sarge . Erdagon Faldan Dark Angels Commander Heretic Butt's Kicker :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavulg Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 No lightning claws, either. He does seem to have a cape, though. Which tends to be a captainy sort of thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Dajin Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 @ Renegade and Octavulg Belial would have neither of these yet as he hasn't risen to MotDw yet. Maybe a company banner, but I doubt a personal one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennus Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I would have to dig out my copy of Storm of Vengeance to be sure, but I remember that Belial was kitted out with a ludicrous variety of weapons. I remember the following items in his wargear list: power sword, power fist, master crafted bolt pistol, displacer (I think) field, plasma grenades, krak grenades, frag grenades, and I think he had melta bombs as well. Don't ask me where he keeps all of this - if you were to build a model of him, you'd need a bunch of Watchers in the Dark to carry the gear behind Belial like a pack of sherpas. Very nice artwork, though. It certainly could be Belial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerociousBeast Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 I have a shotgun and a .22 rifle, but I don't usually carry them around with me when I go to work (unless I expect to be attacked by aliens). :P My guess is Belial kept his extra wargear in his tent when he didn't think he'd be using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar mikael Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 who ever it does turn out to be it is one bad ass marine, that looks uncannily like jason statham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 @ Renegade and Octavulg Belial would have neither of these yet as he hasn't risen to MotDw yet. Maybe a company banner, but I doubt a personal one. Dark Angels Masters get a personal banner once they reach the level of Master . Just like other Marine Captains do once they become Captain . And at that time , Belial was the Master of the 3th Co . Erdagon Faldan Dark Angels Commander Heretic Butt's Kicker :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arioch Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 WOW, nice picture, nice picture indeed! I do hope that we will see the figth between Belial and Ghaz, that would be sweeeet! Nevermind that he loses, as long as it is awsome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Sergeant Bohemond Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 That is a epic picture, and totally makes me love DA even more. Thats the kind of stuff our boys in green are made of :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODM Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 "Faced with an ork invasion of Piscina IV, the 3rd Company of the Dark Angels believes the threat to be minimal. As enemy numbers continue to increase, their commander, Captain Belial, insists that his Company are strong enough to resist. But Scout-Sergeant Naaman knows just how dangerous this foe can be, and when a renewed greenskin offensive takes the Dark Angels by surprise, the orks swarm towards Kadillus Harbour. Little do the Dark Angels know of the technological power available to the xenos, and the true scale of the threat they face. Belial, Naaman and their fellow Astartes fight a desperate siege at Kadillus, knowing that they must hold out until Imperial reinforcements arrive or the planet will be lost." http://www.blacklibrary.com/Images/Product/DefaultBL/xlarge/Purging-of-Kadillus.jpg There's the full picture. Feb 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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