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If you could make your own 40k character what would the character be called, what rules, stats and wargear will it take and also why would you have him/her/it in your army and what background would the character have?

Please make the character reasonable (somthing you might read in a new codex)

The Night Reaper.

A Necron Lord embodies the teachings of the Nightbringer and seeks to cause as much terror and dismay before the main legions of the Necrons arrive with his personal guard of Ghouls.

Makes Flayed Ones troops and shares their abilites, ie: move through cover, terrifying visage, infiltrate, rending*, furious charge*. Must be attached to the squad to receive the benefits.

Souless and has a personal Nightmare Shroud allowing 2 in the army to be taken. Staff of Light and Gaze of Flame.

Ghouls: These are Flayed Ones that have the rending special rule and furious charge in addition to normal rules for Flayed Ones. *Ghouls only.

Night Reaper
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv Pts: 170
5 4 5 5 3 4 3 10 3+

Ghouls
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv Squad: 4-9 20pts per model
4 4 4 4 1 4 2 10 3+

Already did

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/289793.page#1493490

I would make a chaos HQ for each of the 4 gods that actually made sense.

Why would a khorne lord only get an extra attack in CC? He should have a much higher WS 2 or 3 etra attacks and FC at the least.

Same for the other 3 gods as well. Extra wounds for nurgle and fnp. Crazy high I for Slaanesh with fleet and rending. Powers for tzeentch that are actually powerful. FOr being a god know for powerful magic there powers sure to suck.

no Chuck Norris.................. surprising

I would make a grot banawava called Makari for Ghazghkull... I miss you buddy...

Chuck Norris
WS 10 BS 10 S 14 T 14 W ...Infinity I 10 A 100 Ld 100 Sv 0+++
War gear: A boot and a pair of slacks
Special Rules: Every universal special rule covered in the 5th edition Warhammer 40k Rule book...And Warhammer Fantasy (aka Rocket hammer)
Chuck: Just his name destroys the minds of even the chaos Gods. All models declaring an assault or shooting against Chuck Norris do so at WS,BS,S,T,W,I and Ld all at 1

Take that Mephiston...

White-wolf, if you could see how herp I'm derping at that post...


I'd really like a Tzeentchian HQ for CSM who sacrifices CC for Mephiston-levels of Psyker BS.

Possibly along the lines of

Master of the Warp

WS 4 BS 4 S 4 T 4 W 2 A 2 LD 10 SV 2+3+

Limit 0-1

Wargear

Artificer Armor, Force Weapon, Bolt Pistol, Favor of Tzeentch

Special Rules

Warp Dominance

Whenever the Master of the Warp fails any Psyker-Power related Roll, he may re-roll it.

Caller of Change

The Master of the Warp can choose to not move, shoot, assault, or use any other Psyker power, in order to Call the Beasts of Change. The Master of the Warp takes a Leadership test at -2, (-1 if he has Mark of Tzeentch). On a failure, he takes 1d3 hits at STR 5. If he passes, 1d3 Chaos Spawn are summoned. On any doubles other than one, that still pass, 1 unit of lesser Daemons are summoned. On a double one, take another leadership test at -3(-2 with MoT). On a pass, he summons a Greater Daemon. On a failure, place a Large Blast Template over the Master of Change, all units under it take 1d6 STR 10 AP1 hits.
The Master of the Warp can only use Caller of Change twice per game. If he succeeds on the first attempt, he is too weary to begin the summoning ritual again.

OH this thread is gonna have a long life.

I have so many.

Grey Knight Special Character.

Brother Captain Syphus. 280 points.

Independent Character.

Ws 7 Bs 5 Str 5 T 5 ini 5 A 5 LD 10 Sv 2+.

Brother Captain Syphus has served the Grey Knights for untold centuries, throughout these centuries, he has learnt more than just the warfare of daemons, but of almost every race conceivable, in missions defending sacred ground against the horrors of the hivemind, purging orks from a warp infested region, lest they become possessed, and purging hive cities of traitorous guardsmen.

Because of his wealth of knowledge on such circumstances, it falls to Brother-Captain Syphus to lead the fights against not only the daemonic, but the heretical and the blasphemous.

Special Rules:

Psyker: Syphus is a psyker, and can use 3 Psychic powers per turn, choosing from any of the Grey Knight Psychic Powers.

Grey Knights: Syphus is subject to the special rules of the Grey Knights.

Imbue Hate: Syphus grants the squad he joins Furious Charge, Counter Attack, and Stubborn Universal Special rules. He and his squad may also assault 12', not just the usual 6'.

War gear:

Terminator Armour.

Iron Halo.

Digital Weapons.

Dawn Of Banishment: Dawn Of Banishment is an Anointed Daemonhammer that allows Syphus to strike at base initative. Further more, it allows Syphus to ignore all initative debuffs such as assaulting through cover or enemy character special rules.

Unfathomable Faith: Unfathomable Faith is a psychic power used in the shooting phase, and has the following stats:

range 12 str 5 ap 3 Heavy 2d6.

*note: Syphus and any attached units may not assault on the turn this psychic ability is used.


Space marines:

Devastator Sergeant Helion. 150 pts.
ws 4 bs 5 str 4 t 4 ini 4 w 2 LD 10 Sv 3+.

Devastator sergeant Helion may be bought as an upgrade for a single devastator squad.

Wargear:

Meltabombs.

Plasma pistol.

Power sword.

Storm Bolter.

Advanced Signum: If the squad did not move in the preceding movement phase, at the expense of Helion firing, the entire squad may use Helions ballistic skill of 5.

Special rules

Special Issue Ammunition: Helion alone benefits from all the sternguard Special Ammunition types, and can fire them from his storm bolter, albeit at assault 2, not rapid fire.

So masterfully can Helion redeploy his squad on the battlefield, many an enemy commander has sword he had been setup there the entire time. Helion and his squad have Relentless universal special rule.


Ill post more later got to go

I would make a special character for each of the main Eldar craftworlds that give craftworld-specific characteristics, just like some of the Marine Chapter commanders do for their chapters.

=I= White-Wolf wrote:Chuck Norris
WS 10 BS 10 S 14 T 14 W ...Infinity I 10 A 100 Ld 100 Sv 0+++
War gear: A boot and a pair of slacks
Special Rules: Every universal special rule covered in the 5th edition Warhammer 40k Rule book...And Warhammer Fantasy (aka Rocket hammer)
Chuck: Just his name destroys the minds of even the chaos Gods. All models declaring an assault or shooting against Chuck Norris do so at WS,BS,S,T,W,I and Ld all at 1

Take that Mephiston...

great post

=I= White-Wolf wrote:Special Rules: Every universal special rule covered in the 5th edition

So he IS killable. Because he's vulnerable to templates.

Jaon wrote:Brother Captain Syphus has served the Grey Knights for untold centuries, throughout these centuries, he has learnt more than just the warfare of daemons, but of almost every race conceivable, in missions defending sacred ground against the horrors of the hivemind, purging orks from a warp infested region, lest they become possessed, and purging hive cities of traitorous guardsmen.

I demand a fluffy reason for the Grey Knights to be killing Xenos.

Frakkers are gonna put me out of a job.

Jaon wrote:Devastator Sergeant Helion.

So help me if your others are Tactical Sergeant Squelion and Assault Sergeant Pelion I will kick your teeth in.

Especially since Scout Sergeant Telion is one of the coolest upgrade characters (hell, one of the coolest characters, period) in the Vanilla Marines codex.

SaintHazard wrote:

=I= White-Wolf wrote:Special Rules: Every universal special rule covered in the 5th edition

So he IS killable. Because he's vulnerable to templates.

Jaon wrote:Brother Captain Syphus has served the Grey Knights for untold centuries, throughout these centuries, he has learnt more than just the warfare of daemons, but of almost every race conceivable, in missions defending sacred ground against the horrors of the hivemind, purging orks from a warp infested region, lest they become possessed, and purging hive cities of traitorous guardsmen.

I demand a fluffy reason for the Grey Knights to be killing Xenos.

Frakkers are gonna put me out of a job.

Jaon wrote:Devastator Sergeant Helion.

So help me if your others are Tactical Sergeant Squelion and Assault Sergeant Pelion I will kick your teeth in.

Especially since Scout Sergeant Telion is one of the coolest upgrade characters (hell, one of the coolest characters, period) in the Vanilla Marines codex.

*Guardsmen cringes in fear* Please dont power-kick me in the teeth! I've only got a couple left Also, my name is smellion...*POWERFOOT TO FACE*


If you are actually interested in a fluffy reason, check the GK codex, plenty in there

Yes, and it's silly.

Grey Knights, stick to killing Daemons, 'kay?

Deathwatch'll take care of the Xenos.

I really, really, really want to see the Inquisition fleshed out more on the tabletop. I want to see the GK with their own codex, the SoB with their own codex, and I want to see a goddamn Ordo Xenos/Deathwatch codex!

I acually made a rule set for this very purpose a while ago and posted them on this thread http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/30/306872.page about half way down the page!


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I like the "Night Reaper" by the way!

Khorne
20 4 10 10 10 9 10 10 2+ 3++

Immortal Hunger- Khorne does not make rolls to hit or wound in the assault phase. He is a god, and he cannot miss under any circumstances.

Psy-mirror- Khorne cannot be affected by enemy psykic attacks.

Bloodletter swarm- During your shooting phase you may roll 4 dice. Add up the values and place that many bloodletters within 4 inches oh khorne.

Eternal warrior, counter attack,fearless,fleet, furious charge, move through cover, preferred enemy, rage, relentless, stubborn, tank hunter

Samus_aran115 wrote:Khorne
20 4 10 10 10 9 10 10 2+ 3++

Immortal Hunger- Khorne does not make rolls to hit or wound in the assault phase. He is a god, and he cannot miss under any circumstances.

Psy-mirror- Khorne cannot be affected by enemy psykic attacks.

Bloodletter swarm- During your shooting phase you may roll 4 dice. Add up the values and place that many bloodletters within 4 inches oh khorne.

Eternal warrior, counter attack,fearless,fleet, furious charge, move through cover, preferred enemy, rage, relentless, stubborn, tank hunter

I like the BS4. Classy.

Now I can't help but wonder at the points cost!

GoDz KI11JOY x wrote:

=I= White-Wolf wrote:Chuck Norris
WS 10 BS 10 S 14 T 14 W ...Infinity I 10 A 100 Ld 100 Sv 0+++
War gear: A boot and a pair of slacks
Special Rules: Every universal special rule covered in the 5th edition Warhammer 40k Rule book...And Warhammer Fantasy (aka Rocket hammer)
Chuck: Just his name destroys the minds of even the chaos Gods. All models declaring an assault or shooting against Chuck Norris do so at WS,BS,S,T,W,I and Ld all at 1

Take that Mephiston...

great post

What... only 100 attacks? Here's my take.

Chuck Norris
WS- BS- S- T- W- I- A- Ld- Sv-

Special Rules:

While Chuck Norris is represented by an infantry sized model, his statistics are so enormous that no numbers can be chosen to represent them.

Deployment: Chuck Norris deploys himself wherever he chooses.

Chuck Norris moves, shoots and assaults during the "Chuck Norris" phase, which happens before EACH player phase.

Roundhouse Kick: Chuck Norris may use his roundhouse kick at any time during the "Chuck Norris" phase, AND/OR during any player phase, at any time. Chuck nominates any number of models. Roundhouse Kick does not require LOS and automatically hits. Damage is resolved as 2D6 Strength D hits on every model chosen.

If both armies have brought Chuck Norris, during the first "Chuck Norris" phase, both armies are roundhouse kicked off the table, resulting in a Loss for both players and the two Chuck Norris models go for beers.

keezus wrote:

GoDz KI11JOY x wrote:

=I= White-Wolf wrote:Chuck Norris
WS 10 BS 10 S 14 T 14 W ...Infinity I 10 A 100 Ld 100 Sv 0+++
War gear: A boot and a pair of slacks
Special Rules: Every universal special rule covered in the 5th edition Warhammer 40k Rule book...And Warhammer Fantasy (aka Rocket hammer)
Chuck: Just his name destroys the minds of even the chaos Gods. All models declaring an assault or shooting against Chuck Norris do so at WS,BS,S,T,W,I and Ld all at 1

Take that Mephiston...

great post

What... only 100 attacks? Here's my take.

Chuck Norris
WS- BS- S- T- W- I- A- Ld- Sv-

Special Rules:

While Chuck Norris is represented by an infantry sized model, his statistics are so enormous that no numbers can be chosen to represent them.

Deployment: Chuck Norris deploys himself wherever he chooses.

Chuck Norris moves, shoots and assaults during the "Chuck Norris" phase, which happens before EACH player phase.

Roundhouse Kick: Chuck Norris may use his roundhouse kick at any time during the "Chuck Norris" phase, AND/OR during any player phase, at any time. Chuck nominates any number of models. Roundhouse Kick does not require LOS and automatically hits. Damage is resolved as 2D6 Strength D hits on every model chosen.

If both armies have brought Chuck Norris, during the first "Chuck Norris" phase, both armies are roundhouse kicked off the table, resulting in a Loss for both players and the two Chuck Norris models go for beers.

This chuck list is win

Battle-Brother Inquisitor Daemeus

WS 5 BS 4 S 5 T 4 W 3 I 4 A 3 LD 10 Sv 2++

Wargear

Terminator Armor
Relic Blade
Combi-Plasma

Special Rules

Shadow of Respite

Daemeus (and any unit he is attached to) have Infiltrator rules. Daemeus always has a cover save of 5+, and subtracts 2 from whatever cover he has in addition, to a maximum of 2+. Daemeus may, in the shooting phase, be removed from play and Deep-Striked with 1d6 scatter the next turn.

Virility of Kings

Daemeus was incredibly active in his younger days. Any model attempting to attack him, must take a leadership test at -2. On a failure, they recognize him as their father, and panic. On a pass, they don't recognize him, and attack anyway. Any unit attacking him MUST take this test, no matter of type, but only once per game.

Inquisitorial Glare

Any unit that fails a leadership test is glared at by Daemeus. They re-roll, take the best result, and suffer 1d4 STR 3 AP6 hits from his disturbing leer.

I shall fit, do not worry

Daemeus may board any Transport, but takes 2 slots and slows the maximum speed by 2 inches.

Warp Spider Phoenix Lord - 200 Pts.

7 7 4 4 3 7 4 10 2+

Wargear
The Deathweaver -
Str 6 AP 3 Range Flamer Template (Like 2nd Ed Warp Spiders were)
Power Blades (count as 2 close combat weapons)

IC, Fleet, Fearless, Eternal Warrior Disciples (Warp Spiders)
Surprise Assault, Withdraw
Master of the Warp - When making the additional jump during the assault phase rolling doubles does not kill him or a member of the squad he's attached to. Also while deep striking his squad only deviates 1d6 vs. the standard 2d6. (He's been though the warp so much so long he can avoid the dangers more closely than his ilk.)

A rebalanced version of a character I created a long time ago.


Captain Melissa Taylor, Commander of the Umaran Remnants

175 Pts
WS 5, BS 5, S 3(5), T 3, W 3, A 3, I 4, Ld 10, Sv 4+/4++
Type: Independent Character, Infantry
Equipment: Carapace Armor, Orc-Cleaver, Bolt Pistol
Rules: Aura of Courage, The Emperor's Own Luck
Orders: May issue 1 order per turn with a 12" command radius.
Order List: First rank: FIRE! Second rank: FIRE!, Incoming!, Move! Move! Move!, and Alpha Strike

Retinue: Captain Melissa Taylor always comes with a Umaran Veteran Squad as retinue, which are WS4 and have Carapace Armor. Points cost is for this squad is not included in Melissa Taylor's points cost above, but is equivalent to a Veteran squad with the Grenadiers upgrade. They may exchange their lasguns for shotguns or laspistols, but may take no other upgrade. While joined to this unit, Taylor cannot be singled out in an assault (treated as an upgrade character).

Rules:
Orc-Cleaver: Two-handed power weapon which increases strength by 2. Re-roll failed to-wound rolls against models which are T4 or higher.

Aura of Courage: All friendly units with a model within 18" of Captain Melissa Taylor are stubborn. Furthermore, Captain Melissa Taylor may use her order to automatically regroup all squads that have voxcasters.

The Emperor's Own Luck: Grants a 4+ invulnerable save and the Eternal Warrior universal special rule.

Alpha Strike: Designate a target within 12" of Captain Melissa Taylor. All units that fire at that target this turn do so at +1 to their BS score, at a maximum of BS5. Captain Melissa Taylor may not move or shoot that turn except to initiate an assault.

SaintHazard wrote:

Samus_aran115 wrote:Khorne
20 4 10 10 10 9 10 10 2+ 3++

Immortal Hunger- Khorne does not make rolls to hit or wound in the assault phase. He is a god, and he cannot miss under any circumstances.

Psy-mirror- Khorne cannot be affected by enemy psykic attacks.

Bloodletter swarm- During your shooting phase you may roll 4 dice. Add up the values and place that many bloodletters within 4 inches oh khorne.

Eternal warrior, counter attack,fearless,fleet, furious charge, move through cover, preferred enemy, rage, relentless, stubborn, tank hunter

<9000,duh. The model is very large, about the size of a warlord titan ;3
I like the BS4. Classy.

Now I can't help but wonder at the points cost!

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/0/309376.page#1806983

Melissia wrote:A rebalanced version of a character I created a long time ago.


Captain Melissa Taylor, Commander of the Umaran Remnants

175 Pts
WS 5, BS 5, S 3(5), T 3, W 3, A 3, I 4, Ld 10, Sv 4+/4++
Type: Independent Character, Infantry
Equipment: Carapace Armor, Orc-Cleaver, Bolt Pistol
Rules: Aura of Courage, The Emperor's Own Luck
Orders: May issue 1 order per turn with a 12" command radius.
Order List: First rank: FIRE! Second rank: FIRE!, Incoming!, Move! Move! Move!, and Alpha Strike

Retinue: Captain Melissa Taylor always comes with a Umaran Veteran Squad as retinue, which are WS4 and have Carapace Armor. Points cost is for this squad is not included in Melissa Taylor's points cost above, but is equivalent to a Veteran squad with the Grenadiers upgrade. They may exchange their lasguns for shotguns or laspistols, but may take no other upgrade. While joined to this unit, Taylor cannot be singled out in an assault (treated as an upgrade character).

Rules:
Orc-Cleaver: Two-handed power weapon which increases strength by 2. Re-roll failed to-wound rolls against models which are T4 or higher.

Aura of Courage: All friendly units with a model within 18" of Captain Melissa Taylor are stubborn. Furthermore, Captain Melissa Taylor may use her order to automatically regroup all squads that have voxcasters.

The Emperor's Own Luck: Grants a 4+ invulnerable save and the Eternal Warrior universal special rule.

Alpha Strike: Designate a target within 12" of Captain Melissa Taylor. All units that fire at that target this turn do so at +1 to their BS score, at a maximum of BS5. Captain Melissa Taylor may not move or shoot that turn except to initiate an assault.

Rantings: Designate a target within 12" of Captain Melissa Taylor. They must pass a LD test on 3d6 or do nothing on their turn-they are subjected to her complaints about how much the Sisters of Battle suck. If this ability is used, on her own turn Captain Melissa Taylor must also take a LD test. If she passes, nothing happens. If she fails, she gains Rage.

; )

Let's not troll other users even if you do it with a smiley.

Thanks...

Senior Champion (Black Templars) Similar stats to Emperor's Champion except +1 BS,WS, INI and attacks. He has 4 Wounds. (200 pts + vow)
Added to gear, adamantite mantle, Holy Orb of Antioch, Mastercraft the black sword, psychic hood and give him a plasma pistol.He counts as a commander if no commander is present in the army. Even if another emperor's champion is present he can take a vow as well.

Fluff Reasons - He leads the Emperor's Champions. Senior member, Though he is older, he is far more experienced making him recognize danger faster, and be more skilled in fighting and shooting. He gets several artifacts from the Templars storage to help him direct and lead in his mission.

rogersss wrote: also why would you have him/her/it in your army

What so were so we're not alowed "its" theres he and she but no it so can we not have daemons, 'nids or 'crons ?

Nope demonds nids and crons aren't people, they dont count, or have feelings, so it doesnt matter =D

Any ork players?

i want to see a new unique warboss!!!