Hyaenidae Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Month 1: The XX Legion Welcome, Brothers and Sisters of the Age of Darkness, to our very first painting and modeling challenge! What is the Challenge, you ask? We've all had those odd, strange, or insane ideas as we have progressed deeper into the Heresy storyline. That idea you had for an army, or a character; but due to being knee deep in our own armies, we simply didn't have the time or finances to follow through with that idea. Alongside that, we still have many newer 'recruits' to the Ship of the Heresy who are still trying to nail down an idea, formulate a story to base their armies, or create a unique heraldry for their Legion. So, as a community, we're gonna kill two birds with one stone. We're going to exercise the demons of our creativity, while aiding our community who may still be struggling with their decision. Starting on the 1st of every month, we shall focus our united efforts on one Legion. Our task shall be to paint and convert one single model representing a company/battalion/coven/cell of our unique creation, using the wildest of our ideas, and creating a 'soundbite' of fluff for that model ranging from the Unification Wars, to the Siege of Terra. An excellent example of a 'fluff soundbite' would be the small fluff entries as seen next to the individual Legionary artwork in the Forgeworld Horus Heresy books. Before the last day of every month, you must present your finished model with five pictures, minimum; front, back, each side, and a shot of your choice; along with the bit of fluff expanding on the character you created, and touching on his Company's history. Don't limit your imagination. Create the wildest, coolest, most creative model you can. Unique honours, battles no one's ever heard before, even unique paint schemes! At the end of each month, I will archive these pictures and histories, one Legion at a time, and save them to a Pinned topic, so that future generations of people who want to give their life savings to Forgeworld can be inspired to do so. Of course, a banner is needed... For every model / history you create for this glorious Challenge within the time limit, you will earn a colored-in Pip of the Legion completed. Now, with the rules out of the way, let us begin.... with an Oath of Moment to our first Legion, the XX. Recite this, should you dare, and take upon your shoulders the March of the Legions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I, 1000heathens, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oathed to this challenge: 1000heathens Slipstreams Daemon2027 Grotsmasha Captain Nameless Vazzy kizzdougs Brother Chaplain Kage Marshal Sampson of Terra MindOfMetal lukee Sgt. Cotys Atia Balthamal StruManChu Skalpynock Wolf_Pack Ramell Archangel FuzzyBunny lokkorex RedwaKe Reyner Anaziel Flint13 YFNPsycho Darth Potato chaplain mortis Barabbas Sogalon Brother Vidius Thunor's_Hammer Battle8rother Chickenleg Zujara Lord_Caldera ArcticPaladin Jaspcat Brother Captain Lucian EdT Daemonclaw Excessus Roadsign Bjorn Stormfang geordie Xin Ceithan noctus cornix Apologist SlaveToDarkness TearsOfTheRaven grand_master85 One-eye SalvationOfReason KBA ImpiousSmart Millicant Castiel TheWarmaster Der_H Mikhail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I, Slipstreams, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Oh boy! This will be fun Having just finished painting a part of my Imperial Fists this will be a nice change of pace! Also, I do feel bad for any uncomfortable with painting yellow the month the VIIth take the Lead! BY THE HYDRA THIS TASK SHALL BE DONE! I will be using a Contemptor Dreadnought with 2 DCCWs as my model, by Alpharius and Omegon I shall Succeed! Edit: I vote for this to be our theme song :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trysanna Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Oh, very interesting. As soon as I do a Forge World order (soon, please let it be soon) I will be joining in on this fun train! -Tarvick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Oh, going to have to come up with something different then I have before. Â I, Daemon2027, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I, Grotsmasha, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This is a very cool idea.  I'm on board.  Quick question: your description states "unique fluff" for your model.  Is it a requirement that it be unique, or can I say, still use the battle of Paramar for the XX Legion?  I should also state that, as a loyal servant of the Emperor, I am distinctly uncomfortable pledging any sort of allegiance or HONOUR to a traitor legion.  Loyalty, after all, is its own reward.   Edit:  I'm officially in.   I, Millicant, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my temporary efforts to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nameless Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I second the motion to use the Imperial March as the theme song for this event, and  I, the Nameless Captain, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear.  I am quite happy how well my name fits with this legion, in fact I think that will be a good place to start with the fluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This is a very cool idea.  I'm on board.  Quick question: your description states "unique fluff" for your model.  Is it a requirement that it be unique, or can I say, still use the battle of Paramar for the XX Legion?  I should also state that, as a loyal servant of the Emperor, I am distinctly uncomfortable pledging any sort of allegiance or HONOUR to a traitor legion.  Loyalty, after all, is its own reward.  Who said we couldn't have out minis be Loyalist (ie Omegon Followers) Alpha Legion ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 This is a very cool idea.  I'm on board.  Quick question: your description states "unique fluff" for your model.  Is it a requirement that it be unique, or can I say, still use the battle of Paramar for the XX Legion?  I should also state that, as a loyal servant of the Emperor, I am distinctly uncomfortable pledging any sort of allegiance or HONOUR to a traitor legion.  Loyalty, after all, is its own reward.   Loyalty is questionable during the Heresy, yes, but we have seen loyalists amongst traitors, and traitors amongst loyalists. If you choose, write about one of these determined individuals?  And of course, if you wish to use a known battle, please feel free! Maybe, expand on a certain site of the war that was passed over and given little information?  EDIT: Of course, another answer would be to create a model from the Legion's early years in the Sol system. No traitors or heresy back then, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazzy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I,Vazzy, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I, Kizzdougs, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear.    I've been wanting to do something like this for ages (attempt to epitomise each of the Legions in a single (per Legion) miniature)! Now I get to do it and participate in a community event at the say time :) I'm really looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.   Now, the XX... hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  I, Brother Chaplain Kage, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honor to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I, Marshal Sampson of Terra, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 just wondering, why is each oath to the XX Legion, and not the specific legion of the vower? Â WLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 just wondering, why is each oath to the XX Legion, and not the specific legion of the vower? Â WLK We're doing a different Legion each month. This month is XX Legion month :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 just wondering, why is each oath to the XX Legion, and not the specific legion of the vower? WLK We're doing a different Legion each month. This month is XX Legion month whoops, that is stated above. guess I just mis-read it. Thanks for the fast reply. WLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delvarus Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 This sounds like a real breath of fresh air, for someone who flits between World Eaters, Word Bearers, Iron Warriors and Alpha legion this could not have been better timing. Who knows I may even be inspired to do some work on a legion I am less interested in. Count me in. Also can I do a character that is already mentioned like Exodus? As I have just gathered all the parts to create him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Named characters would be fine. Â Don't forget, you must state your Oath of Moment to be counted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOfMetal Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I, MindOfMetal accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear.  I love my tenth legion army, but have had a lot of fun recently painting a unification era Imperial Fist kill team.  This looks like all sorts of fun to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delvarus Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 EXCELLENT Â I, lukee, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or Ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I Swear. Â Exodus is getting started tonight. Hope to share WIP as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakuth Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Not sure if or when I'd get the time, but what the hey. Â I, Sgt Cotys, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. Â Not sure what I'll do. May have to draw from my XXth Legion air-cav/Fireforce ideas for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Warder Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Could one vow on a month to month basis? I am interested but starting January I have a 3 month school I have to go to and will not have the time or the access to my stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Lucian Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Better start ordering paints.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandMagnus Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ooookay, just gotta see if I have the bits I require, kind of a las moment notice :D But Im sure I can find something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Cooool! I, Atia, accept my role in this. I promise to lead the XX Legion into the zone of war, and conduct them to glory. I will do so no matter the ferocity or ingenuity of the foe. I pledge my honour to the XX Legion. On this matter, and by this weapon, I swear. I'll do the Chief Librarian of the Alpha Legion (or at least that guy who was at Nicaea, you can't be sure ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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