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So I have had this idea for a while of doing some themed inducted IG for my SOB army that have more of a zealous/Eccleshiarchy vibe to them.

The working title is "Martyr Brethren" maybe not 100% original, but I think it gets the idea across.

I already have a "counts as" inquisitor model based off of the old Kyrov "Battle Pope" model that carries the theme as well.

The fluff idea behind him is that i will play him as a Cardinal or some "hero" of the Ecclesiarchy (Arch Confessor, I'm not sure what title is best: like the apostate Cardinal only not corrupted) who has through his zealous rhetoric and unwavering dedication to crusading about delivering death to heretics attracted a militia of sorts (the inducted IG) and that they have joined forces with my SOB forces to "burninate" the enemies of the Imperium, etc. Another fluff option is to say that he IS actually an Inquisitor in disguise so as to manipulate the SOB and Inducted gaurd or to accomplish some mission known only to him, etc.

I don't have the the new IG dex yet, so some specifics still need to be worked out, but if possible I'm hoping to add a "counts as" version of Chekov (Valhallan special character) to the platoon for added zealous vibe ( i read his entry quickly and it seemed to work, not 100% sure he canbe taken as part of an inducted platoon though?).

I'm thinking these guys will have uses as tar pits and static units in say Planetstrike manning defense lines, etc. as well as allow me to get a few longer range anti-tank weapons onto the table which is always good when playing a pure sisters force.

Anyway as for modeling them I plan to base them off of the Empire Flagellants mixed with IG bits, etc. I hope to mock up a few samples in the next few days.

For now here is "Battle Pope" and the start of his retinue ( 3 acolytes based off of arco bodies and 3 vet IG:flamers x2 based off of old Necromuinda redemptionists. probably add two scribes and then one other that i have not decided on yet):

He'll have blessed weapon and Imperial mandate for sure and probably Word of the Emperor.

Ok so next are a couple of quick mock-ups I did just with some bits I had kicking around in my bitz box to get a general idea of what a "Martyr Brethren" will look like:


The guy on the left is the start of a a sgt. (denoted by backpack with chainsword, etc.). He needs a pointing arm for full effect I think.

The guy on the right is a basic guardsman.

I like the motion implied in the robes as if they are rushing forward.

These guys will have more IG kit added to them when completed such as pouches, grenades, etc. (probably from Cadian kits) to fill out the zealot/guardsmen hybrid theme I want visually like the Inquisitor armed a bunch of raving loonies and sent them into battle. Also a generous helping of purity seals, etc. to sell the Ecclesiarchal theme.



I Plan to eventually do the needed two platoons so i can then add things like sentinels (converted to look more like penitent engine type walkers) and tanks as I see fit, and probably add priests to the command squads for flavor...


C&C please.

nothing showing - not even a little red cross of death

CT, you forgot the image.

BrookM wrote:CT, you forgot the image.

six hours sleep in past two days= forgotten image. Sorry. I added it.

I see they're from the famous Silhouette regiment of Undercoatus Prime

I can't make out a lot of detail so it's hard to comment - can you get a bit of front-lighting on them, or even better paint them so we can all see!

Yes yes paint them up so we can see them better!

Hey Steve,

I will send you a IG codex..... I did not know you needed one. DUDE just say the word and that gak is on the way... I thought you had it. I will place it in the box with the stompa's


Don

squirrelsrage wrote: Hey Steve,

I will send you a IG codex..... I did not know you needed one. DUDE just say the word and that gak is on the way... I thought you had it. I will place it in the box with the stompa's


Don

You Da man!!!

I know you've used some of the old ones, but the gang box of redemptionists would make a quick and easy squad/look great.
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1300002&prodId=prod1120119Also the reedemer and malekev would make a great priest with evisirator/ inquisitor with henchman.
Either way you've got a great idea for a army and i can't wait to see them painted.

Da GeneruL wrote:I know you've used some of the old ones, but the gang box of redemptionists would make a quick and easy squad/look great.
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1300002&prodId=prod1120119Also the reedemer and malekev would make a great priest with evisirator/ inquisitor with henchman.
Either way you've got a great idea for a army and i can't wait to see them painted.

I have those newer Redemptionists and also Redeemer & Malakev; I already used them in the three Zealot mobs I have.

I'm gonna stick to plastics as each squad of guard I do is gonna be a box of flagellants AND a box of cadians to pull off and those metal redemptionists are pricey.

Well the redemptionists may make a nice squad like Inquisitorial Stormtroopers or something, but I do like your plastic flagellant guardsmen, very characterful.