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"No more duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theatre of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions."

- Edwin Hubbell Chapin, M.1

 

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I duck, weave and dodge the frenzied attacks as the Reaver howls his frustration, the sea-green of his armour stained with the viscera of battle, the ceramite pock-marked and beaten as testament to the brutality of the melee. His chainaxe roars as it carves a path through the air, aiming to separate my head from my body; I turn, allowing the teeth to clatter against my pauldron and defile the symbol of my Legion. My fist connects with his helm, distracting him long enough for my shortblade to plunge into the soft armour at his armpit, the alien steel of my trophy blade biting deep; his chainaxe drops to the rubble at our feet. His bestial cries of pain go unheard around us as my brothers brawl with the rest of my enemy’s squad, each focussed on his own quarry.

He struggles still despite having lost the use of one arm, but he slams his shoulder into my chest and knocks me to the ground. He is on me in an instant, landing blows against my helm, chainaxe long forgotten. My blade escapes my grasp. Where is my blade? The lenses of my helm cracking under the continued blows of his fist; my vision splinters.

 

I begin to fear this is my end.

 

A blade punches through the traitor’s armour, the weapon humming with energy as it protrudes from his chest. The Reaver looks down at it, dumbfounded as his blood hisses and evaporates from the single-edged blade, distracted long enough for a knife to plunge into his lightly-protected neck. Both blades are withdrawn and their owner wrenches the dying assailant off me. Augustus Sulla, my Sergeant, offers me his hand and hauls me up.

“On your feet, Marius. I won’t have you sleeping on us just yet.”

 

I stoop for my blade as I look around at the survivors of the assault; four casualties from the seventeen that entered the combat. We are now thirteen. I find myself laughing despite the gravity of the situation and the others join me. We are alive, the lucky thirteen. The traitors failed to kill us all, and now we shall make them pay dearly for their mistake.

 

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So I finally caved in and joined the crew in the Heresy of 30k, even if I am late to the party.

 

My Forge World order came in the post today, which means I can finally get some groundwork done on an army I've been planning for a couple of months now.

 

Put simply, this Company of Emperor's Children was attached to a separate Expeditionary Fleet to the main body of the Legion and isn't present for Laeran or the corruption of the Legion. They receive a message to assemble in the Isstvan system and set off as soon as they are able, but their travel through the warp takes longer than expected and they arrive just as Horus orders the virus bombing of Isstvan III. After a few scans of the planet, the Company discovers that there are still Legionnaires from all assembled Legions present on the planet; horrified by this revelation, the entire Expeditionary Fleet warps away with the intention of travelling to Terra, but when they arrive they are attacked by the loyalist fleet and forced to retreat.

 

 

What I'm aiming for with this force is a group of models that I can slot into a Heresy-era force as well as a Space Marine or Chaos Space Marine force, so there will probably be some models that are specific to those codexes, like Obliterator counts-as weapon teams or "Thudd-erfire Cannons".

 

I don't have any of my paints near me at the moment, so I'm not entering anything into the ETL (sorry Heresy forum!), but expect a few assembled models in the next few days or so.

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@War Head: Aside from Betrayal and a lovely Adeptus Mechanicus badge they slipped in, there's all sorts. The original Mk.II set, Mk.III Legion and Heavy Weapon squads, Mk.IV Legion, Heavy Weapons and 'basic' squads, Mk.IV command upgrades, Mk.III weapons set, Tigrus bolters and bolt pistols, Seeker bolters, Legion lascannons, heavy flamers, meltaguns and flamers, and the Iron Hands heads. I also ordered the Sevrin Loth kit for the awesome torsos and power weapons.

 

@furioso: I must say I'm pretty excited too. This isn't my first FW order, but it's the largest and most exciting! I'm giddy thinking about the possibilities :D

 

So I've just read through some of Betrayal and forming some ideas of what to work towards, lists-wise, but I'm blown away by how awesome the rules are. Watch this space.

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It happening! Looking forward to it Dragon Kin. 

 

For the record, you've been turned into an Ultramarine, but you kept the heraldry you asked for....

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@Servatar: I agree! I'm surprised we don't hear more about the "true" Emperor's Children who remained loyal to the Emperor over their Primarch. At least about marines other than Saul Tarvitz and Solomon Demeter.

@Vazzy: It is indeed happening! And no worries - I'm content with being in cerulean blue just as much as golden yellow smile.png

So small update. First off I'm going to show you a trio of marines from 1st (Tactical) Squad of the 31st Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Millenial, which is going to number 13 bodies in total. The reason being that it'll allow me to swap and change marines so I can field the appropriate squads for the codex I'm using, such as Grey Hunters, Tactical Squads or Chaos Marine Squads.

So without further ado, I present (from left to right) Legionnaires Gnaeus Carbo, Silvanus and Arsenios:

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As you can see, I've tried to go for a mix of armour marks to emphasise the fact that these guys have had to scavenge and replace armour plates from the dead. I'm starting to think Gnaeus should get one of the "Eyes of Horus" emblems that showed that he'd served with Horus or is a member of the Warrior Lodge. I'll see if I can find anything suitable to use.

When these guys do eventually get some paint of them, the occasional plate of armour may be another colour, reflecting one of the Legions that assaulted them before the group eventually fell. Not sure, but we'll see how it goes.

The way I see it going, the group finds its way to a small, recently-compliant world officially designated as Four-Twelve Thirteen by the Imperials, but otherwise known as 'Tartarus' (yes, the same planet from the original Dawn of War). The Battalion uses the planet's solar system to hide from a force of Traitors that are following them, comprised of the Sons of Horus and a small group of Emperor's Children eager to win back the Warmaster's favour. Following a destructive space battle in which a large portion of their ships are destroyed, the Battalion and all attached Imperial Army and Mechanicum detachments make planetfall and dig in, preparing for the coming assault.

The defenders repel the assaulting forces for shortly over two years, with widespread casualties on both sides, before the assaulting forces get bored, fall back to their ships and make a half-hearted attempt to bomb the Loyalists from orbit. With no ships anywhere to evacuate them, the loyalists are stranded and forced to sit out the rest of the Heresy with no way of contacting anyone or escaping the planet. So they do what any Space Marines would do and essentially make it their home, protecting the fledgeling human settlements from raiders and Ork warbands, salvaging what they can from the battlefields and wreckage and stockpiling munitions.

Eventually, the Siege of Terra is concluded, Horus is dead and the Imperium begins The Scouring. A combined fleet of Blood Angels and Imperial Fists happens across Tartarus and the Emperor's Children there and immediately think the worst; with little warning, the VII and IX Legions begin the "Second Siege of Tartarus". This campaign lasts little over 6 months before the Emperor's Children and attached Imperial Army and Mechanicus detachments are annihilated.

Just a rough idea of what's going to happen, but this may get modified later.

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@Dorns_fist: Thanks!

 

More unpainted resin and plastic!

 

Three more members of 1st (Tactical) Squad, Legionnaires Tiberius, Fulvius and Quintus Caecilius:

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Nearly halfway through 1st Squad now, and the majority of the other marines are nearing completion, with just one (the vexilla) still remaining a pile of bits.

 

Not sure if you can see, but I'm trying to as WYSISYG as possible on each marine, loaded down with pistols, ccw's and grenades in addition to their main weapons.

 
I also picked up a box of Scions over the weekend as an answer to how I would represent scout/recon armour for any Scouts or Recon Marines with sniper rifles I manage to squeeze into my army lists I make. I just need some input on how they look.
 
 
I'm internally debating whether I should keep the cable from the rifle to the backpack or remove it, making them as a magazine-fed weapon and also allowing me to properly field them with a nuncio-vox without too much conversion work. Input?

 

That's all for now, folks!

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@Bro. Tyrax and Lost Soul: Thanks, gents! biggrin.png

Now, I had an exam last Friday and have been enjoying myself in true student fashion since, which has sadly left me little time to get models done. But there has at least been some progress made, and 1st Squad is completely assembled, barring one or two small additions here and there, such as extra gubbins on the Vexillia and the Sgt.

Legionnaires Lucien Demeter, Marcus Vespasian and Brutus Cornelia:

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Vox-Brother Cassius Longinius and Legionnaires Julius Octavian and Marius Numidius:

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Julius' Vexillum will receive honour plates and other Roman-inspired gubbins that will serve as the squad's honour roll and signifier. Gotta have more than an Aquila on a Stick!

And finally, Sergeant Augustus Sulla:

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Augustus is missing a shoulder pad because he (and my other Sergeants and Characters) will receive one of FW's Emperor's Children pads when I next get around to making a FW order.

Group shot:

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Some members of 2nd Squad are already in the process of construction, as is the start of a Seeker/Sternguard squad. Hopefully some members of these squads should be done soon, so you lot can see them.

If you want any detail shots of these guys, feel free to ask smile.png

That's all for now, folks!

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The day we saw Isstvan burn was the day our eyes were opened to the betrayal of our Father.

 

If it had been anything else, if we had been called to sanction a third of the Phoencian’s brothers, if we had to fall upon another Legion’s homeworld, those events would not have broken my hearts as terribly as the truth of my Father’s betrayal. I am ashamed to say that following this revelation, I scorned my duties as Chaplain and sealed myself in my chambers, and I wept. The tears stung my cheeks more harshly than phosphex.

 

On the thirtieth day of my confinement, I was persuaded to attend a meeting of the officers. I dressed in nothing more than my robes and as I looked at the others, from Pelagius, to Nero, to Caligulon, then to Cesare himself, I realised that all looked as tired and broken by the revelations as I did. All but our Commander.

“Brothers,” he said, his eyes fixing each of us in turn, “We stand upon the precipice of a war that is beyond us all. As you all well know, our father and Primarch, Fulgrim, has turned his back upon the Imperium and thrown his lot in with Horus, Mortarion and Angron, and we can only guess who else shall join them. The banners of their Legions stand ready to bring war against the beloved Emperor, and we can only hope that whatever loyalists remain are able to subdue this rebellion before it gets out of hand.”

 

Cesare paused and regarded us all, from his trusted friend Pelagius, whose midsection was wrapped in bandages from a wound that he would not explain, to the damnable psyker Caligulon with his lean, angular face unreadable as he read into our futures, before lingering on my face. In that moment, I felt ashamed, for I had abandoned my post in my weakness, and had selfishly hidden myself away. But in that instant, my Commander smiled at me and my hearts swelled once more.

“As I’m sure most of you are aware, Horus has sent a force to destroy us, hoping that it can eradicate us so he can focus on whatever malevolent acts he has planned.

 

“We know the enemy, the bastard sons of the traitor Horus, and they come to exterminate us. But we are the Sons of the Phoencian, and although he stands at Horus’ side, we will show these wayward wolves what it is like to face perfection itself. Will you stand with me, brothers?”

 

As one, we answered that we would.

 

- Taken from the memoirs of Marius Galenos, Chaplain of the 32nd Company, III Legion

 

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III Legion Organisation

 

XXXII Company, “The Praetorians”, V Millennial, III Legion, Emperor’s Children

 

Founded during the earliest days of the Unification Wars, the Praetorians quickly gained a reputation for being resolute and unwavering under fire, and held a degree of tactical flexibility that was unmatched at the time. Smaller squads of men with specialist or heavy weapons with an emphasis on individual marksmanship allowed small units of troops to stand up to assaults from much larger groups of soldiers. When Fulgrim’s reforms were put into use the Praetorians remained mostly unchanged, with only the addition of fast-moving Outrider squadrons and land speeders, and an increase in the number of Predator MBT’s and other armoured vehicles available for deployment alongside the Company.

 

When the Emperor’s Children detachment joined the 512th Expeditionary Fleet, the elite Praetorians stood at over 200% strength; five years later, when the Expeditionary Fleet translated into the Isstvan system, the Company stood at 115% strength, having been worn down by extended conflicts against several foes.

By the time the Blood Angels CLXXXVII Rakkasans and Imperial Fists LXXIV Marine Commando made planetfall on Tartarus and besieged the planet, the Praetorians stood at 72% strength. Many marines had been forced to scavenge replacement weapons and armour from the dead, with the large majority of units comprised of members from several different squads, wearing a patchwork of armour marks and wielding mismatched weaponry. Despite their rag-tag appearance, the XXXII proved true to their nature, fighting to the last man and making their assailants pay.

 

Within three months, the XXXII Company had been wiped out.

 

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Hello again, all! I haven't been able to get any work done on miniatures recently, as I've finished university and gone home, but I (stupidly) left my miniatures in my accommodation. I'm heading over in (and staying for) a couple of days before I take everything home, so I should get some work done whilst I'm there. Watch this space.

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@Dorns_fist: Thanks!

I also picked up a box of Scions over the weekend as an answer to how I would represent scout/recon armour for any Scouts or Recon Marines with sniper rifles I manage to squeeze into my army lists I make. I just need some input on how they look.
I'm internally debating whether I should keep the cable from the rifle to the backpack or remove it, making them as a magazine-fed weapon and also allowing me to properly field them with a nuncio-vox without too much conversion work. Input?

That's all for now, folks!

Glad I'm not the only one who had that Idea!laugh.png I think the Scions are a perfect replacement for the bland GW scout marines! I'd probably cut the cord if you want to go for the nuncio-vox

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Hadn't seen this until now, but consider me a fan, bro. Interesting backstory and a great combination of bits to nail down that rag-tag look. My favorite has to be Legionary Demeter, what a badass.

 

I'll be watching. :)

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Very nice, very nice indeed.

 

 

I also like the idea of using the new Stormtroopers for Scouts. I wonder how difficult it would be to replace the lasguns with scout bolters though?

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Glad I'm not the only one who had that Idea!laugh.png I think the Scions are a perfect replacement for the bland GW scout marines! I'd probably cut the cord if you want to go for the nuncio-vox

Absolutely! The Scions are a wonderful kit, and their armour is perfect for the Emperor's Children, as it has just enough areas for a gold trim with their regal purple armour. Not sure how I'm going to do the fatigues, but the "camo cloak" (read: rolls on top of their backpack) with be in an urban or woodland camo style. I still need to work out how I'm going to do that effectively. Might try reproducing woodland DPM.

Really nice stuff, the mixed armour is well executed (I'm not usually a fan)

Really liking the Roman naming convention too

Thank you, mate. I'm a terrible perfectionist when it comes to these things, so I'm pleased it's worked as intended.

Hadn't seen this until now, but consider me a fan, bro. Interesting backstory and a great combination of bits to nail down that rag-tag look. My favorite has to be Legionary Demeter, what a badass.

I'll be watching. smile.png

Coming from you, that means a lot. Thank you smile.png

Can't say who's my personal favourite, but Demeter is certainly up there. I'm planning on writing up some fluff between him and Brutus, which hopefully should come out awesome.

Ooh...HH EC look sexy. Even without chaps and white fur msn-wink.gif

Haha! When I eventually get around to painting these chaps, they won't look as sexy as they do now. All battered and beaten, but who's to say what you deviants like? msn-wink.gif

Very nice, very nice indeed.

I also like the idea of using the new Stormtroopers for Scouts. I wonder how difficult it would be to replace the lasguns with scout bolters though?

Thanks!

I still have two of the weapons left, so I'll have a go at giving one of these gents a bolter when I next have them to hand. It might be difficult, as there's a hand gripping the barrel of the lasgun, but I'll see what I can do.

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+++Images recovered from Pict-Recorders of Seeker Barbas, Angel's Wing Seeker Squad, CLXXXVII 'Rakkasans', IX Legion, D-Day +62+++


+++Images captured approximately 17 seconds prior to recorded death of Seeker Barbas+++


 


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19th (Heavy Support) Squad


 


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Legionnaires Agrippa and Julianus Sextus


 


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Legionnaires Aius Locutius and Tarquinius


 


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Sergeant Mariosean


 


 


+++Record recovered from wreckage of III Legion Strike Cruiser ‘Flawless Vindication’+++


+++Subject: Nineteenth (Heavy Support) Squad+++


 


Led by a grizzled veteran of Terran descent, 19th Squad is known within the Company as solid, dependable soldiers whose tank hunting abilities are much appreciated, but often taken for-granted. Regardless of the lack of recognition, 19th Squad would proceed to serve with honour during the XXXII company's fight for survival on Tartarus, ambushing VII Legion armoured convoys and shooting down IX Legion aircraft with frightening effectiveness before melding back into the rubble. Their actions earned them scorn and hatred from the IX Legion, for whom they had drastically reduced the number of serviceable aircraft able to deploy troops in their favoured tactic, reducing the combat to bitter trench warfare.


 


The destruction of the squad on the 62nd day of the Second Siege of Tartarus was a crushing blow to the 32nd's combat stratagem, leading to a severe drop in anti-armour effectiveness for the remainder of the siege.


 


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+++Image recovered from Pict-Recorders of Seeker Barbas, Angel's Wing Seeker Squad, CLXXXVII 'Rakkasans', IX Legion, D-Day +62+++


+++Image captured approximately 1 second prior to recorded death of Seeker Barbas+++


 


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Subjects unknown


 


 


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Both subjects appear to be armed with modified Tigrus-pattern boltguns referred to as the "Seeker" Pattern boltgun, a weapon normally entrusted to hunter-killer strike teams employed by the Legionnes Astartes that are known colloquially as "Seeker" Squads. This evidence indicates that the subject Astartes are members of one of these strike teams; running stance suggests pursuit of "Angel's Wing" Seeker Squad following the elimination of 19th (Heavy Support) Squad. Seeker Barbas and his squad are reported to have been wiped out by unknown III Legion assets shortly after the death of their intended target.


 


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