Favorite IG regiment, and why?

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**TiberiusHecktor**

I love the idea of the Elysians, but i seem to be in the minority that thinks the forge world models look awful. id like to convert up a bunch but i also feel like the roster of available of units is a bit lacking. I don't really want to paint up 5 Valkyries...

**ulgurstasta**

Savlar Chem Dogs are my boys, cant beat scummy gas-mask-wearing, drug-using convicts

Second favorite would probably be Steel Legion

**Cptskillet**

2 pages and not a single mention of the Scottish ninjas known as The Tanith first and only!!! They're my all-time favorite regiment

**ProwlerPC**

Mordians, don't let those fancy dress uniforms distract you from the sheer badassery underneath. A close second is the Steel Legion because in the grimdark future every soldier gets his own personal armoured transport.

**gnome_idea_what**

Savlar Chem Dogs are cool, as are the Atillans.

**redbeast001**

Vostroyans and Cadians.
Every since the Medusa V campaign I have loved Vostroyans.

Cadians well... CREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED

**danjbrierton**

Biggest balls in the galaxy...

The Kasrkin

**Xathrodox86**

I honestly like boring, vanilla Cadians. Really. Other than that, I dig the Elysians for their spec-op style and air cavalry tactics. Really cool regiment.

**drunken0elf**

Dalymiddleboro wrote:
Hi guys,

I just purchased about 200 Death Korp of Krieg models from forgeworld including command squads for company as well as platoon, DKOK comissars, heavy weapon teams and special weapons for platoons. I also bought 2 manticores, 3 chimeras, 2 medusa artillery carriages, and 5 wyversn. Basically going for big platoons with artillery to back them up.

This got me thinking, from a militarized perspective, what's your favorite regiment, and why? I like the Death Korp of Krieg, because I love the great coats and the WW1 feel to them. What do you guys like and what do you play?

Damn son, you spend your entire heritage?

jokes aside, I love the Kaskrins.. doesn't count as a regiment but w/e.

**oni**

Cadians. They're they icons of what it is to be in the Astra Militarum.

**Dalymiddleboro**

drunken0elf wrote:
Dalymiddleboro wrote:
Hi guys,

I just purchased about 200 Death Korp of Krieg models from forgeworld including command squads for company as well as platoon, DKOK comissars, heavy weapon teams and special weapons for platoons. I also bought 2 manticores, 3 chimeras, 2 medusa artillery carriages, and 5 wyversn. Basically going for big platoons with artillery to back them up.

This got me thinking, from a militarized perspective, what's your favorite regiment, and why? I like the Death Korp of Krieg, because I love the great coats and the WW1 feel to them. What do you guys like and what do you play?

Damn son, you spend your entire heritage?

jokes aside, I love the Kaskrins.. doesn't count as a regiment but w/e.

My job pays me handsomely!

**FatBoyNoSlim**

Mordian Iron Guard. I got 150 of the Steely eyed killers now!
Also they are kinda reflected in the rules, I use the Emperors Shield Infantry Company in a "Mordian" (Cadian) Battlegroup detachment. Rerolling 1s to hit with lasguns and everyone getting FRFSRF really fits with the whole ranked up, volley fire line infantry vibe.

**Anfauglir**

Steel Legion and the Storm Trooper regiment (the real, original ones, not the silly Tempestus thingymajigs).

**Commissar Benny**

Anfauglir wrote:
Steel Legion and the Storm Trooper regiment (the real, original ones, not the silly Tempestus thingymajigs).

If you like Steel Legion and the old storm troopers then you'll probably like my Steel Legion stormtroopers!

**MarsNZ**

Cadians. Since like '97. Glorious bobble headed bastards.

**Asura Varuna**

Tanith First and Only. Really enjoyed the Gaunt's Ghosts books. One of the few regiments I know the backstory for. However, in the books they come off as totally overpowered and very much the embodiment of W40k fiction.

For the models, the old inquisitorial Stormtroopers now have a unique vibe while aging relatively well compared to some of the other OOP (now back in production) regiments.

**Justycar**

The Lucifers Blacks, born in Terra and the Solar Auxilia tercios in the Heresy.

For further information of lot of regiments the rpg of the Imperial Guard.

**Insectum7**

Commissar Benny wrote:
Anfauglir wrote:
Steel Legion and the Storm Trooper regiment (the real, original ones, not the silly Tempestus thingymajigs).

If you like Steel Legion and the old storm troopers then you'll probably like my Steel Legion stormtroopers!

God I love those old Stormtroopers.

For Regiments I love the look of the Vostroyans. They embody the idiosyncratic aesthetic of 40K.

**Fifty**

Necromundian 8th.

Because old school is best school.

**Cothonian**

Spinner wrote:
My own, obviously! But out of the official ones? It's so hard to pick...

Top three would probably be the Death Korps, the Elysian Drop Troopers (all, what, two platoons left after they get slaughtered in every other Forge World book), and the Savlar Chem-Dogs. Nothing says dehumanizing grimdark Imperium like Krieg, the Elysians are quintessential future drop troops and I have a soft spot for those, and the Chem-Dogs...I've got a soft spot for penal troopers too, and there's something darkly cheerful about how they're allowed to loot whatever they want and their, uh, unique method of being kept in line. Who needs explosive collars when they can just send you back to Savlar instead?

I think I posted this image in the last favorite regiment thread that came up, but whatever, I'mma do it again:

It really sums up the appeal of the Death Korps. They're marching off to defend whatever world they're on, a civilian wants to show her thanks with a token gesture, and they just...don't get it. Why do they need a flower? What is a flower, anyway? They're getting a chance to martyr themselves for the Imperium and pay for the rebellion of their planet, and that's all they care about.

I absolutely love this artwork.

**Anfauglir**

Commissar Benny wrote:
If you like Steel Legion and the old storm troopers then you'll probably like my Steel Legion stormtroopers!

Correct! Thems the lads.

Insectum7 wrote:
God I love those old Stormtroopers.

I know, right? I remember when Armageddon was released and they had a mechanised Steel Legion and Storm Trooper army in their White Dwarf battle report... I fell completely in love and have wanted them ever since.

My more current, up-to-date dream/wishlist is using Elysian Drop Troopers in Valkyries, full respirators and equipment packs (not the jump jet things), kitted out to the nines with grenages, demo charges, extra ammo, etc... all painted in Delta Force Mogadishu scheme (as seen in Black Hawk Down). Those would be my Storm Troopers - Sabre Squadron, 9th Company, Ultima Division, if you want to get specific, lol.

**Bobthehero**

Yeah, a tiny part of me still clings to the hopes of seeing Elysian style Stormtroopers, the artwork for e'm was ace. I've also considered making my own Stormies out of Elysians like you, but I opted for getting every flavor of Stormtroopers and making an army from there.

**Ruin**

Iron_Captain wrote:
Vostroyans. Because no one in the 40k universe can match the sheer epicness of their hats.
I also love the look of the Elysians.

The Lucky 13s would like a word...

**AnomanderRake**

Harakon. We don't have a lot of details, but the idea of a hive world built around canyons where extreme hang gliding is a major pastime is entertaining to no end.