Latest Forge World news and rumour thread : P99 Bulletin #50

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**Yodhrin**

Asmodai Asmodean wrote:
I feel aesthetically they really fit into the 30K universe as a whole, and are somewhat stylistically congruent with Mechanicum design and Thunder Warrior mark power armour.

Yes but they're Solar auxilia, which means their recruiting world is Terra or at least the Solar system- obviously there are billions of un-augmented soldiers, but I thought the whole point of Space Marines was that the Emperor mostly fought using them during the Age of Strife/Unification War period. Seems weird to have non gene-augmented 'elite' troops.

Not really, we already know of several such units from Legion - Lucifer Blacks, Geno Five-Two Chiliad etc - which were essentially "enemy" forces that impressed the Emperor during the Unification Wars and were willing to embrace unity after the fact. It's entirely plausible that those among such units that didn't have such a distinct style/skillset/command structure were amalgamated into a single force.

**RedSarge**

Yodhrin: Agreed, and apparently the Solar Auxilia are from a different pocket Empire that did not originally belong to the Imperium, I read that on this forum.

Also.. what the heck are those chained circular devices found the backs of some of the Auxilia????! Are those little mini generators for extra Lasrifle power?

**kveldulf**

Hmmm, I've been fairly excited for these and the veletaris troops. I'm thinking of using them for a House Hawkshroud Serf contingent accompanied by my Adamantine lance (Knight titans).

A weathered yellow color scheme on these guys would look very good.

**Yodhrin**

RedSarge wrote:
Yodhrin: Agreed, and apparently the Solar Auxilia are from a different pocket Empire that did not originally belong to the Imperium, I read that on this forum.

Also.. what the heck are those chained circular devices found the backs of some of the Auxilia????! Are those little mini generators for extra Lasrifle power?

If you squint hard it looks like they're a drive or gear wheel of some kind with a chain looped over it, I think their breathing apparatus is supposed to be pretty steampunky with lots of moving parts(like the gaseous German bloke in the suit in Hellboy 2).

**Haighus**

Yodhrin wrote:
Asmodai Asmodean wrote:
I feel aesthetically they really fit into the 30K universe as a whole, and are somewhat stylistically congruent with Mechanicum design and Thunder Warrior mark power armour.

Yes but they're Solar auxilia, which means their recruiting world is Terra or at least the Solar system- obviously there are billions of un-augmented soldiers, but I thought the whole point of Space Marines was that the Emperor mostly fought using them during the Age of Strife/Unification War period. Seems weird to have non gene-augmented 'elite' troops.

Not really, we already know of several such units from Legion - Lucifer Blacks, Geno Five-Two Chiliad etc - which were essentially "enemy" forces that impressed the Emperor during the Unification Wars and were willing to embrace unity after the fact. It's entirely plausible that those among such units that didn't have such a distinct style/skillset/command structure were amalgamated into a single force.

This is what I was going to say. Not to mention that was 200 years before the time of the HH heresy, and it is possible that the Solar Auxillia were a small force then, but have also been recruiting off other worlds as they have been brought into compliance, and have expanded since, in a similar way to some of the Astartes, such as the Imperial Fists.

**aka_mythos**

H.B.M.C. wrote:

endtransmission wrote:
Kind of sad that the majority come with the arms and heads attached as it will make it harder to add in specials or pose variations, but still very nice indeed.

I guess that explains why you get 20 of them for £68 whereas the equivalent amount of Tech-Thralls costs £104.

I don't think it makes sense at all. 20 Tech-thralls are fewer pieces with fewer variations. Tech-thralls with las-locks are just 2 different head-torso-legs and 2 different weapon with arms pieces all repeated to fill out the kit; the mitra-lock version the left arm is a separate piece but I don't know if there is any variation on those parts.

**H.B.M.C.**

You're right. Nothing about the cost of Tech-Thralls makes any sense.

**Tannhauser42**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
You're right. Nothing about the cost of Tech-Thralls makes any sense.

Maybe the goal was to get us to buy more Thallax instead?

**H.B.M.C.**

If they wanted to do that they wouldn't sell the special weapon Thallax in packs that have a 1:2 ratio of special to regular Thallax.

**Zuul**

Maybe the odd gap between tech thralls and the lasgun section is the result of the dartboard pricing method.

**MajorStoffer**

Zuul wrote:
Maybe the odd gap between tech thralls and the lasgun section is the result of the dartboard pricing method.

Dartboards would be far too consistent for Forgeworld's pricing (it really is their only downfall, I love everything else about them, but it's kind of a big deal, admittedly)

I think they load a single pellet into an antique blunderbuss, a double-load of powder, fire it directly up into the air, and the price is then determined by a number associated with what said pellet hits, such as an address, license plate and so on.

Naturally, this takes several attempts to produce a usable result, so the number of tries is also factored into the price; that blackpowder isn't free after all.

**reds8n**

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/News/FORGE_WORLD_BULLETIN_37.html

FORGE WORLD BULLETIN #37

On Sunday at Warhammer Fest, you couldn’t help but get caught up in the excitement surrounding Golden Demon. The cabinets were full of gorgeously painted models and the judges had some tough decisions to make.

Everyone wanted a good look at this year’s Golden Demon entries.

Alongside the Golden Demon awards is our own Forge World Best in Show award. We pore over the entries in every Golden Demon category for the best painted Forge World or Warhammer Forge model. This year’s winning model, a fantastic Thanatar Siege-automata, not only gained its painter the Forge World Best in Show award, but a Golden Demon and the ultimate accolade, the Golden Demon Slayer Sword too! Massive congratulations to Richard Gray for his awesome Thanatar.

Best in Show, Golden Demon and Slayer Sword winning Thanatar by Richard Gray.

You can check out our previous Best in Show award at the Forge World European Open Day HERE.

Warhammer Fest was also a great chance for us to give you a peek at what’s being worked on in the Forge World Studio. As you couldn’t all be there, here’s two of the great new models that were shown off over the weekend.

New Contemptor pattern Dreadnoughts for the Alpha Legion and Word Bearers – coming soon!

That’s all from me for now, but I’ll be back next week with more from Warhammer Fest 2014 and the Forge World Studio.

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**angelofvengeance**

Man those Alpha and WB Contemptors look really nice. I love the hydras on the Alpha Legion one in particular!

**sockwithaticket**

I think this is probably my favourite FW bulletin. It has legitimately good previews (dang, those hydras!) and an incredible showcase. It probably helps that I love Thanatars, but that thing is amazing. The free-handed servo-skull designs are probably the best details, though that's like singling out one side of a diamond for praise.

**Marshal Loss**

Actually think I could make a nice Sons of Horus contemptor out of the Word Bearer one. Looks nice

**warboss**

I do like the Alpha Legion contemptors, especially the hydras on the torsos.

**Regnak**

Not too keen on Word Bearers one, seems very plain and not much "pop". Liking the Alpha Legion one although I think it could do without the massive "A" on the front.

Can't wait till more Night Lords stuff is released, those first glimpses of Curze and Sevatar look very promising. Plus some more Mechanicum stuff is always welcome!

**SRSFACE**

Regnak wrote:
Not too keen on Word Bearers one, seems very plain and not much "pop". Liking the Alpha Legion one although I think it could do without the massive "A" on the front.

Man I totally disagree. I think the Word Bearers one is just ripe with the kind of detail that makes it say "Word Bearers." I imagine the right painter on that sucker and it'd just come alive. I can imagine someone using all the scrawling runes on there as source lighting like a glow from within and hnnng just seems great.

And I really like the A. It's not an A actually, the "bar" you think is only there because of the chains. Well designed trickery, that. Personally I think if someone took one and made it an Avengers contemptor, I would be incredibly happy with that person.

**LutherMax**

I'm with you SRSFACE, the right paint job and that Word Bearer dread would come alive. I have no love for the Bearers (except that they're red) but I'm actually tempted to buy and paint one of these just for kicks...

**Regnak**

SRSFACE wrote:
Regnak wrote:
Not too keen on Word Bearers one, seems very plain and not much "pop". Liking the Alpha Legion one although I think it could do without the massive "A" on the front.

Man I totally disagree. I think the Word Bearers one is just ripe with the kind of detail that makes it say "Word Bearers." I imagine the right painter on that sucker and it'd just come alive. I can imagine someone using all the scrawling runes on there as source lighting like a glow from within and hnnng just seems great.

And I really like the A. It's not an A actually, the "bar" you think is only there because of the chains. Well designed trickery, that. Personally I think if someone took one and made it an Avengers contemptor, I would be incredibly happy with that person.

Oh totally agree! With the right paint job that WB contemptor could look great with lots of OSL etc.. just ment my initial impression of the bare resin/details looked a bit lacking but at the same time I don't think it should be swamped with things. Some sort of happy medium.

And yeah, so tired my brain failed to pick up it's not really an "A" lol.. I think for me it looks like it sticks out too much and kinda draws the eye from the lovely hydra detailing. I still think both are great models, maybe I'm just trying to list things to stop myself buying them both!

**Crazyterran**

That Alpha Legion Contemptor is probably one of the most badass things I've seen them make.

Well painted, I think it would look better than even a Primarch.

**Reese**

Agree with the sentiments on the Alpha Legion dread. Best looking one yet and puts so many of the others to shame.

Pages late for this question, but was there any indication of a timeline for the Fist Breacher Squad and Sword Brethren?

**reds8n**

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Forge__World_Bundles?page=1

few new bundles available.

**H.B.M.C.**

They're ok bundles. The Legio Cybernetica one might be interesting if not for the unnecessary plane.

**gigasnail**

i've dug on the FW site and went back through the thread, couldn't find anything. is there a way to order IA:13 that isn't the 50pounds special edition version? i really don't need the campaign info for an extra 14 pounds or so. HALP!

**Shandara**

gigasnail wrote:
i've dug on the FW site and went back through the thread, couldn't find anything. is there a way to order IA:13 that isn't the 50pounds special edition version? i really don't need the campaign info for an extra 14 pounds or so. HALP!

I imagine once it is sold out they'll come out with just the book (no slipcase, etc..).

**gigasnail**

site says 250 left. YA'LL BUY THAT GAK, AND HURRY!

**angelofvengeance**

I take back any negative comments on the Dimachaeron (sp?)..

**Prestor Jon**

Asmodai Asmodean wrote:
I feel aesthetically they really fit into the 30K universe as a whole, and are somewhat stylistically congruent with Mechanicum design and Thunder Warrior mark power armour.

Yes but they're Solar auxilia, which means their recruiting world is Terra or at least the Solar system- obviously there are billions of un-augmented soldiers, but I thought the whole point of Space Marines was that the Emperor mostly fought using them during the Age of Strife/Unification War period. Seems weird to have non gene-augmented 'elite' troops.

The weirdest thing about the Solar Auxilia to me, is the posterior armor plates. That just looks painfully impractical.

**Sinful Hero**

angelofvengeance wrote:
I take back any negative comments on the Dimachaeron (sp?)..

Spoiler:

I personally think it looks goofy as all get out. The baby blue isn't helping it either.