Regiments of the B&C: Blood and Glory

[scatmandoo]

Well done Jono. Good effort and it looks great.

[WarriorFish]

He looks great! The skin came out very well as did the beaten armour and I like the glowing blue, another excellent completion with promotions to match! Good stuff :tu:

 

We're in the run down to the deadline now, I still spy quite a few incomplete vows! The day still has plenty of hours left in until the cut off this evening (British time) so there's still a chance for glory, look no further than Jono's completion as evidence! There's also some missing background pieces - is a promotion really not worth a few minutes of tapping on your keyboard? Look at my pieces, we're certainly not looking for prize winning prose! :lol:

 

The finishing line is within sight, let's give it that last push! :D

[BattleBrotherJohn]

(Ok here is another attempt to submit my entry )

" One For All " challenge

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/john123418/Hudl20pictures20031.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/john123418/d64489d5-906b-409c-9f0b-2088d29382d5.jpg

[BattleBrotherJohn]

Well that is most annoying

Same thing again -topic box shows pictures downloaded and text all in and looking good . Go to Post and then - well nothing ( apart from two lines of text strangely enough )

I guess photobucket and the internet just don't like me !!

And my models look so Dorn pretty too .

[scatmandoo]

Well that is most annoying

Same thing again -topic box shows pictures downloaded and text all in and looking good . Go to Post and then - well nothing ( apart from two lines of text strangely enough )

I guess photobucket and the internet just don't like me !!

And my models look so Dorn pretty too .

If using photobucket - have you tried copying the Img link?

[WarriorFish]

I've checked the post and there's no hidden code or anything, perhaps you've got a mistake in the code you're inputting or more likely it contains illegal content the system is stripping out? PM me with the link to your images and your text and I will sort this out for you :tu:

[Arkaniss]

Here is my vow complete!





Fluff:

Corporal Joe Chooi is a grizzled veteran of the 501st and has served many years in loyal service to Commander Bistmakt, following her
from battlefield to battlefield across the stars. Showing an early aptitude for plasma weaponry and combined with a steely nerve
(some would say a requirment for being a plasmagunner) and iron discipline he was a rising star within the best of the Swaibian
stock. His plasmagun is as with all 7th Kingdom wargear an ancient relic and Chooi has never once had a misfire or overheat in
decades of service. He named her Natalie. If the name has any meaning to the Corporal he has never confirmed or denied.

Tech Adepts have long since given up trying to figure out why this one plasmagun has suddenly shown a disinclination to kill it's
user, though occasionally a young overzealous Adept might try his luck only to be disappointed. Chooi himself dutifully puts up
with such intrusions and only says that he believes that his insistance on never touching Natalie with bare hands and lovingly
cleaning and caring for her is the answer. He even has a blanket he carries around with which he rolls up Natalie at night to keep
her safe and protected.

Experiments in giving other plasmagunners an extra blanket and gloves have so far proven unsuccessful in reducing plasma overheats.

Reading his file an outsider might be surprised that such a soldier is only a Corporal, even more so at his age. Anyone who thinks
this however is clearly showing that not only do they not know the man but that they probably haven't even met him. Chooi is
devoted to his commanding officer and the simple fact is that once he made it as far up as the commanders retinue he simply
stopped showing an interest in further promotion.

He is jokingly referred to as a bit of a cliche as he plays the grizzled veteran of countless campaigns very well. Younger troops
will stare at his weathered and cracked face and marvel at his seemingly inexhaustible backlog of annecdotes and stories about his
life. Despite shaving every day as per regulation he seems to have a permanent 5 o'clock shadow which only seems to enhance his
reputation.

Anybody who knows the strange connection between Chooi and Bistmakt is long dead, both of them venerable old soldiers and
attempting to get any information from them is a fools errand. Observers can only note that Chooi is clearly devoted to his
commander and takes very seriously his duty in protecting her on and off the battlefield. Bistmakt herself obviously trusts this
old soldier implicitly and it is a rare sight indeed not to see them together. Whether it's on the battlefield giving orders or in
a command tent planning the next operation, anyone in her proximinty feels the constant presence of Corporal Chooi. He watches
everyone, not matter their rank or apparant trustworthiness - no-one is above his suspicion or steely gaze.

Inquisitors, Tech Priests, Generals, Admirals or even Astartes, it matters not to Chooi. He will stare balefully at anyone who gets
too close to Bistmakt and is ever ready to unleash the arcane power of Natalie to protect her. To this day no assassin or
malcontent has ever made an attempt on Comander Bistmakt, over many decades of service there has not once been any threat, public
or otherwise to her life. If Chooi knows something everyone else doesn't or if he's just oveprotective no-one knows.

One this is for sure though, wherever Commander Bistmakt deems her prescence needed most on the battlefield there will be
Corporal Chooi and Natalie. Fellow command squad comrades have come and gone, some to the side of the Emperor, others onwards and
upwards to greater things but Chooi is always there. As such the soldiers under Bistmakt's command are confident in victory no
matter the odds - one glance at their fearless Commander leading the way and her unflappable bodyguard shooting his plasmagun as
carefree as if it were a humble Lasgun is enough to know that it's business as usual and once more the Emperor shall be victorious.

Existing Regiment Fluff:

HISTORY

Like many other systems Swaibia was plunged into darkness during the Age of Strife and while all knowledge of what happened was
lost, Imperial records note that upon reintroduction to the rest of mankind after the warp storms ended the planet of Swaibia III
was the only planet with any life left, the other 2 habited planets being nothing more than barren husks. Whatever internal strife
that reduced them to ruin was unable to be discovered.

The inhabitants of Swaibia III, if indeed they knew anything, refused to give anything away to the inquiries of the Imperials. What
they did find was a series of independent kingdoms - 6 in total, each of which only too happy to tell all about why the other
kingdoms were not to be trusted, cowardly, traitorous and deserving nothing but death and destruction.

The various kingdoms were constantly at a state of war with at least one other faction, however they came about being lost to the
voids of time and presumably the reasons for them all being at each other throats constantly with it. Cut off from any forge World
and at a constant state of conflict their equipment was old technology, several editions behind the Imperial forces who came to the
planet. Soldiers re-used guns, armour, helmets, tanks, aircraft - everything was recycled and nothing could be wasted. Despite this
technological deficit the forces of the planet were battle hardened and disciplined. A fact that Imperial observers did not miss.

The Imperium wasted no time in threatening, coercing and persuading all the kingdoms to come together and accept Imperial rule.
Being backed up by a vast and powerful fleet and army most likely helped the Swaibians see the error of their ways. Though the
first few decades were a trial with no end of disagreements and misunderstandings (deliberate or otherwise), almost coming to blows
more times than anyone cares to remember. However the all encompassing comfort of being reunited with mankind under the leadership
of this new Emperor helped put things into perspective... not to mention first contact with Xenos.

A central location was selected to avoid insult to any of the Kingdoms and a manufactorum was set up to ensure the Swaibians would
be kept supplied. Over time military installations and training grounds sprung up around it as the font of all weapons and armour,
creating a miniature realm unto itself. Under the watchful eye of Imperial observers the Swaibians were brought into line and
prepared for joining the countless billions of humans under arms in the Emperor's name. During this acclimatisation period old
feuds still reared their ugly heads and despite outward appearances of unity there were still simmering tensions between the forces
of the 6 Kingdoms. This was to be expected and the Imperial liaisons were mostly prepared for any incident, after all Swaibia was
lucky to be far from any Xenos threat and it was all to easy for them to forget about the perils of the universe and concentrate on
their own petty rivals and conflicts. However, as the saying goes foreign travel narrows the mind wonderfully. After the first
battle against the Orks the Swaibians found it a lot easier to come together and unite against the common foe.

Which is not to say they had it easy. Their first battle was a pyrrhic victory at best, their armies only just holding back the Ork
onslaught with terrible casualties. The Swabians were shocked and appalled at the ferocity of the greenskin and baffled by their
unconventional warfare. The Swaibians would have to learn quickly the new rules of war if they were to survive.

So the Swaibian armies moulded together in the crucible of war, their force shrinking after every campaign but becoming well versed
in the modern art of war against all the foes imaginable. Blood feuds hundreds of years old were forgotten, bonds were forged anew
in the light of the Emperor - kingdoms which spared no quarter to each other previously now competed for accolades and glory in the
Great Crusade... but it was not to last. The Horus Heresy was in motion and the terrible events of those years were to change
everything.

As with many chronicles of the Heresy, as indeed the Age of Strife before it, today no clear picture can be conjured of what
happened. It is certain that the Swabians sided with the loyalist forces but what they did, where they were and what happened to
most of them none can say. Many years after events had settled and the Imperial forces began to pick up the pieces one fragment of
the Swaibian army returned to their home world. The 501st numbered only just over half a million soldiers and they were exhausted
and broken. The survivors retreated to their barracks to lick their wounds, none of them returning to their original homes. These
were dark times for the whole Imperium, but the spirit of mankind cannot be broken. The 501st would rebuild the Swaibian war
machine and rejoin the fight for mankind's survival. The Imperium would climb back up the cliff it had fallen down and the
Swabiians vowed to do their part once more.

THE 7TH KINGDOM

After the loss of so many men and women in the Great Crusade the Swabians declared that from henceforth there would always be a
501st Regiment under arms in honour of the few who made it home. The barracks and infrastructure around the Manufactorum were given
over to the 501st (a formality as any attempts to entice them out met with failure) and was enshrined in law for eternity as a
separate realm, independent of any of the other 6 Kingdoms. The 501st would be kept in existence by filling it with the best
soldiers from all the kingdoms, outfitted with the very weapons that the original members carried into the Great Crusade. This body
of men and women would carry with them the scarred lasguns, battle tanks and flags of their ancestors - with them they would smite
the foes of the Emperor like they did before at the pinnacle of human endeavour. Thus would those days never die and they would
stand eternal alongside the Emperor himself. So it has always been - the 501st is always kept at full strength, skimming the very
best from other regiments to keep it at fighting strength and leading from the front. The 501st are put in the most critical
positions, the most forlorn attacks and the most desperate defences. Each time they have not been found wanting.

Some say the light of the Emperor from the times of the Great Crusade still resides in the ancient wargear they use, spurring them
onto great acts of valour, always snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Whatever it is the men and women of the 501st rightly
believe they are the best that Swaibia has to offer. There is a unique esprit de corps in the regiment, surpassing all previous
fealty to Kingdom or ruler. They were nicknamed the 7th Kingdom - as a separate kingdom with no land, no history and no old
rivalries - and some say even then that the 7th Kingdom resides back in the legendary days of the Great Crusade when the Emperor
himself still strode among mortals.

So it is that to be in the 501st is to be closer to the glorious days of the Great Crusade, their brave ancestors and to the
Emperor himself. Who could not feel a part of something special, a part of a greater cause and belief when the humble lasgun in
your grip once crossed the stars in the name of the Emperor to unite the fragmented children of Mankind?

[WarriorFish]

Excellent, another vow in the nick of time and to full completion! I'm already out of likes it seems! Great work, though perhaps the pictures were in haste but better than failing... The colour scheme is a good mix of colours, the white and red work well as accents simple but effective - best of all on an old school Cadian model :D A well earned promotion to Warrant Officer Class 2 :)

 

What more proof is needed comrades? Just over five hours remain but that's still enough time! Get your vows in as soon as you can to beat the deadline!

[Ldorte]

Vow Complete: Master of Ordnance Bolthan

 

Unfortunately camera on phone refused to focus properly so this is best i could get.

http://i.imgur.com/hjTIPyw.jpg?1

[Father Mehman]

All these completions are great ! Looks like all of our motivation has paid off. Now all there is to do is sit back and let the firing squad do its work

[scatmandoo]

Brilliant completions everyone.

[Simon Ros]

Vow complete:

Company Background:

 

Company Background:

Miranda Prime is slightly larger than Terra, with a 1.2g in gravitational pull. It has almost zero tilt towards the sun which makes for a hot equator and large frozen north and south pooles. Several oceans cover the planets, and a large and sprawling mountain range dominates much of the equator. The landscape varies between desert areas, large fertile river deltas just below the mountains, and the garden hive cities which has made the planet famous. Miranda Prime frequently contributes regiments to war efforts outside of the system.

 

In 157993.M41, after engaging the orks of Waaagh Glach at Yoribia Tertius, the 317th Infantry Company attached to the 21st Mirandan Regiment was destroyed in the final assault on the warlords stronghold. All soldiers were presumed lost in the battle. As a result the 66th Administrative Section at Miranda Prime was tasked by the ruling council of Miranda with raising the company anew.

 

The 66th Administrative Section conferred with the division for population control, and discovered that the 35th district of the hive city of Jayden showed a promising rate of growth during the past twenty-year period. Jayden is a city situated just south of the equator at the foot of a large mountain with one point five billion inhabitants. A census was therefore conducted in 089995.M41 to find eligable female candidates between eighteen and twenty five in the 35th district. Forced drafting proved for the most part unnecessary, as enough volunteers were forthcoming.

 

The 35th district lies on the farthest outskirts of Jayden. The company will therefore be well acquainted with urban environments. Since the districts also includes some desert areas together with some farmland villages situated along rivers flowing from the southern mountains,  the company will be well adapted to desert conditions as well.

 

After drafting procedures closed, training of the company commenced in 008996.M41, at designated areas in Militarum Command. Veterans were transferred from the 142th and 77th Infantry Companies to form a temporary command structure during training. 

 

 

Skyler Riverside (infantry squad):

 

 

+++ Transmitter: 798th Clerk XX XX, 66th Administrative Section. +++
+++ Receiver: Militarum Command +++

Skyler Riverside. Born in 974.M41. Three parents and two siblings. Family farm situated at economic fringe zone, low income classification. At six years of age, attended the School of the Emperor's Divine, graduated in 987.M41. Proficiency in history and agriculture. On advice, parents decided for novice studies at age thirteen in a major cathedral of Jayden. Two reports of gross misconduct reported in first year: details obtainable by further request. Illegitimate discontinuation of service after two years, warrant circulated by Ministorum officials.

Found by arbiters at family farm at 995.M41. Sentenced to life sentence in service of the Glorious Emperor in 996.M41, and subsequently assigned to the newly founded 317th Infantry Company.

 

 

Phoenix Skyborn (company command squad):

 

 

 

+++ Transmitter: 798th Clerk XX XX, 66th Administrative Section. +++

+++ Receiver: Militarum Command +++

 

Phoenix Skyborn. Born in 975.M41. Four parents and three siblings. One parent ranked senator, other parents high ranking officials. Attended preparatory training for the Astra Militarum at age five. Commenced military training at age of twelve, officer's training at age fifteen. Promoted delayed because of misconduct in training mission. Punishment issued and carried out.

 

Graduated in 993.M41 and was assigned to the 78th Infantry Company, which was deployed to put down the short rebellion of one of the frozen outer planets. Returned as the company was circulated out after two years, and then promoted and assigned to the 317th Infantry Company in 996.M41.

 

 

[our_baz]

Completed fluff http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/303867-regiments-of-the-bc-blood-and-glory/?p=3974600. Congratulations to everyone who has completed their vows. There has been wall to wall excellence from everyone.

Also big thanks goes to the Commissariat for organising the event and encouragment (at bolterpoint) to see us all over line.

[WarriorFish]

Huzzah! Fantastic stuff well done everyone, great to see these completions rolling in! I only wish I had some likes left to give in recognition of such fine work. Excellent, truly so! :D

The entrants table is looking very nice indeed, a sea of red denoting glory attained! This isn't enough though as there are still comrades lagging behind, that last push is all that's required! Get cracking and the Emperor will no doubt see your efforts rewarded - forwards is the only direction the Guard knows!

[Toxichobbit]

Colonel Stratton complete.

I might add some background in a bit. Depends if I can come up with anything interesting.

[WarriorFish]

Cool, another completion and a great one at that. He turned out very well with excellent detail, I like his base too :D You've still got some time to sneak in some background pieces for those valuable extra promotions!

 

Only a couple of hours left - take Toxic's example and dash across the line before it's too late!

[WarriorFish]

(Ok here is another attempt to submit my entry )

" One For All " challenge

John, I have the pictures here:

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/john123418/Hudl20pictures20031.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee398/john123418/d64489d5-906b-409c-9f0b-2088d29382d5.jpg

I will count these as your completion - just send me your write ups as soon as you have them You are certainly right, these models are absolutely fantastic so Dorn would be proud!

[wulfgar hammerfist]

Great work everyone! There are a lot of really great submissions! All for the glory of the Imperial Guard!

[scatmandoo]

Well done all. Some great looking models and history here.

[wulfgar hammerfist]

WarriorFish - a quick question about the completion board. The link to my Soldier and regimental background is still gray. My Soldier completion is in post #69 and my regimental fluff is in my original post. Not trying to nitpick I just don't want to get shot by mistake, er, not that the glorious Commissariate would ever make such a...er,ah...oversight?

[Toxichobbit]

Colonel Stratton

Affectionately nicknamed “Lord Snooty” by his troops, Colonel Stratton is Cadian nobility through and through. A consummate strategist, Stratton has been in command of the Cadian 61^st for over two decades. Although he is no stranger to front line combat, Stratton prefers to lead from the back, coordinating the forces under his command rather than rushing headlong into opposing forces. On the rare occasions when he does lead personally, he is seen commanding his troops from vantage points over-looking the battlefield. Over his career Stratton has earned a prestigious number of medals, but refuses to even remove them from their cases on all but the most important occasions. His only notable concession to his honours is a victory sash that he wears tied around his waist. When going into battle, Stratton wears a set of ornate flak armour over an officer's long coat. He carries a finely crafted wooden gripped laspistol and a basked hilted officer's power sword, although the latter is purely for appearance as, by his own admission, Stratton is a terrible swordsman.

Corporal Wade

Although it's not unusual for Cadian units to have female members, Corporal Wade is notable for having joined a Shock Troop regiment at such a young age. As soon as her tour in the Whiteshield's was over, Wade got on with the business of having her first child, which in turn freed her from any civilian duties and allowed her to enlist as a full Shock Trooper. Even though she's only been in the 61^st for a few years, she is already a squad leader, assisting her Sergeant in leading 812^th Squad. She has also been noted as having excellent marksmanship skills, especially during high pressure situations. As a result, she has been marked as a possible candidate for Kasrkin training, providing she survives long enough that is.

I'm not going to do any regimental background this time around, two models both with their own background is quite enough for now. I'll do some regimental background for one of the later events when I'm feeling more inspired.

@ Warriorfish - funny you should mention the base as that's not going to be the Colonel's base. I didn't have time to do the one I wanted for him so I just painted up one of the one's I've made for a normal Guardsman. The Colonel's will be similar, but instead of having normal flagstones he'll be standing upon part of an Imperial Aquilla carved into the stone (or rockcrete or whatever). Something like this but on a smaller scale.

[WarriorFish]

I have no idea what you're talking about Wulfgar, as we know the commissariat is flawless at all times (and I'm not just talking about our beautiful skin) so the records have always been there. I just double checked myself! Maybe the stress and excitement of it all has got to you? Perhaps you should should visit the medicae...

 

Good stuff there Toxic, does this mean we're just missing your regimental backstory?

[Toxichobbit]

Yeh, just the regimental stuff missing. I have some idea as to what to do for it, but I really can't be arsed doing it at the moment. I'll have it done for the next event :).

[Father Mehman]

Great work, Toxic! That Colonel is really something else. Your background really brings out both of your models' features.

[WarriorFish]

Fair enough Toxic, but are you sure? You won't get the chance to gain the Sergeant rank medals again!

 

Less than an hour left! Where are my missing completions? We're so close to getting 100%, I'm going to be very upset if we miss out!