Jackalwolf Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Hey guys, any chapters out there have a definite Spanish ring for you guys? Of the top of my head: - Crimson Fists all seem to have Spanish names - Emperor's Children were originally recruited from noble European houses so tangential - Several markedly Spanish names in the Imperial Fists but they were very explicitly drafted all over Terra so again tangential Despite my numerous dabblings in 40 and 30k lore I've never found a direct remark of Iberia or Hispania as I assume they'd refer to Spain in 40k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahistorian Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 CF are supposed to be Portuguese, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I think they are a mix to be honest. But besides the names there are no defining points that you can point to an Iberian focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendingon1+ Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 On one of CF Novell (Legacy of Dorn) cover artist gave CF definite "latin american" features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 What aspect are you looking for exactly? Just names? Because CF have tread that line occasionally. In terms of military history a la Viking and Roman legion influence, I can't think of any. BA come close with renaissance aesthetics, but not really. There's the easy Spanish Inquisition meme, but I think I'm leaning towards a Don Quixote joke...the Slayers of Windmills? Marines of the Woeful Countenance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlight Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Howling Griffons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks guys! Was thinking more on military history vibe, some sort of "Conquistador" chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Conquistadores translates to conquerors in low gothic, that's a pretty cool name with which to create your own chapter. It doesnt appear to exist already either, so colour scheme is yours to choose. Now you just need a Primary to descend from. I'd have thought something knightly like the sons of El Jonson, but you may not want all the fallen baggage. So maybe Dorn? Although, Spain was part of the Roman Empire, so you could be descendants of the very roman Ultramarines? I cannot see them being sons of Corvus or Ferrus Mannus. Maybe jaghatai as conquistadors were often mounted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 If Grieux wants an Iberian focus I can help. You talked about Conquistadors, so late middle ages, age of discovery focus. A fleet based chapter would be the answer. Most of the captains of the ships were nobles, and in the Portuguese case part of the Knights of Christ (Templar Successors in Portugal). So going for a knightly theme is ok. Dorn Gene Seed would be acceptable. In the Portuguese case they build around 600 forts around the globe, and I assume the Spanish have done the same. While Iberian history is often shunned by the large anglo saxonic community, at a military level you can find inspiration from the celtiberan tribes to the Napoleonic wars in Iberia. From Viriato, that destroyed so many roman legions that Rome was forced to accept his terms before assassinating him, to the guerrilla wars fought against napoleon armies that bleed the French armies dry. A Knightly crusading Chapter, from Dorn gene seed, discovering, purging and claiming for the Imperium at the edges of the galaxy, braving the unknown is a great theme for a chapter. While it may tread on other established chapters lore, its the small things, its personality that will make it unique. (if anyone is interested in Portugal Middle ages history the book Conquerors: how Portugal forged the first global Empire from Roger Crowley is a pleasant read.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Woah thanks for the great insight. I think crusading chapter is right on the spot with knightly inspiration, some sort of laic black Templars so to speak. I will do some research on that Viriatus fella too, could do an Ultramarines successor led by him. Thanks for the two very solid options guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Done quite some research and indeed there are two options: - Conquistador chapter, crusading, Dorn geneseed, associated with several rogue trader houses to expand the Imperium boundaries. - Ancient Iberian chapter, heavily influenced by Phoenician culture, from Cartago Nova homeworld (city in south East of Spain from where Hanibal left in his infamous crusade against Rome), nobility based on horse breeding (jetbike and fast attack heavy), unknown geneseed (IIIrd). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sete Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Nice! Hannibal is a great choice! (And indeed he used iberian mercenaries!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I converted a custodes jetbike to carry a space marine a while back, so I have an idea how to do it if you'd like some help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I converted a custodes jetbike to carry a space marine a while back, so I have an idea how to do it if you'd like some help Hell yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I'll add it to my Crusade thread later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Done: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/337863-the-nihilus-crusade-june-tanks-tanks-and-more-tanks/?p=5137940 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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