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Ive been trying for a while to think up a new aspect which doesnt sound to cheesy, and yet a unique combat style. Any ideas are welcome.

Well, before we give you names, we need to know what they do and what they are equiped with so that we can create an appropriate name reflecting their role on the battlefield aswell as what aspect of Khaine they represent.

This is an interesting challenge...

Burning Fists. They could be some sort of close combat unit.

Machine Singers. Piloting tanks and war-walkers.

I like that idea...
A caste of expert pilots and crew for vehicles.

Ooooooooh. Intriguing. I'm in....

How about the: "Stinging Wasps[or another insect which stings]"

Could be hit & run CC specialists with poisoned (4+/3+) weapons?

And could represent Khaine's aspect of swift and decisive strikes?

Iranna.

htj wrote:Machine Singers. Piloting tanks and war-walkers.

Already an aspect for that, but I can't remember the name.

On topic: I've always had this idea of an Aspect with grav shoots that drop from orbit onto the battlefield, equipped with two swords or a stave or something. They have an extra 3 attacks but only a 6+ save due to the lack of armour required for a successful drop.

DeadlySquirrel wrote:

htj wrote:Machine Singers. Piloting tanks and war-walkers.

Already an aspect for that, but I can't remember the name.

There is? Interesting, I've never heard of it. Doesn't seem to be represented in the rules, unless I'm mistaken?

htj wrote:

DeadlySquirrel wrote:

htj wrote:Machine Singers. Piloting tanks and war-walkers.

Already an aspect for that, but I can't remember the name.

There is? Interesting, I've never heard of it. Doesn't seem to be represented in the rules, unless I'm mistaken?

Yeah, they're called the Eagle Pilots. They have no rules but they do have fluff.

Try as I might, I simply can't think of a niche that needs filling for a new aspect.

There was once talk of the hoolahoop (sp) shrine, but that was like a decade ago. And they weren't really fleshed out at all.

I have some where a unit, but the basics were

Shifting Snakes

aspect: the shield of khaine

They work as khaine's shield, not just turning aside the enemies blade, but opening a new window to strike again.

Armed with two blades of pure wraithbone and holo enhanced armor plates. They practice for hours to deflect the enemies attacks. buying time for their forces to flee or strike back

2 CCW's, but due to practice all successful attacks on close combat must be rerolled.

4+ save and 4++ to shooting attacks

fleet

Exarch
powers - defend (as per DA) and Hit and Run

Weapons
either dual power swords or power sword and web (to reduce a further opponents attack)

htj wrote:Machine Singers. Piloting tanks and war-walkers.

Its better than the baker and the candlestick maker driving my Falcons. That BS of 3 starts to hurt sometimes.

Iranna wrote:Ooooooooh. Intriguing. I'm in....

How about the: "Stinging Wasps[or another insect which stings]"

Could be hit & run CC specialists with poisoned (4+/3+) weapons?

And could represent Khaine's aspect of swift and decisive strikes?

Iranna.

Wasn't that a thing in proposed rules a LOOOOOOONG ways back?

@OP: If we know more about these guys, we can help. Otherwise, we are simply brainstorming our own ideas >.<

CrazyThang wrote:

Iranna wrote:Ooooooooh. Intriguing. I'm in....

How about the: "Stinging Wasps[or another insect which stings]"

Could be hit & run CC specialists with poisoned (4+/3+) weapons?

And could represent Khaine's aspect of swift and decisive strikes?

Iranna.

Wasn't that a thing in proposed rules a LOOOOOOONG ways back?

@OP: If we know more about these guys, we can help. Otherwise, we are simply brainstorming our own ideas >.<

I wouldn't know, I started playing in 4th edition and only really got out of marines in 5th!

Iranna.

How about something for resilience, or is there an aspect for this? I don't have the Eldar codex. Considering the Avatar is immune to melta etc, I think this is quite important.

I was thinking of naturally strong and sturdy animals; one of the less ridiculous one was the Aurochs, a kind of wild bull. Perhaps something like Red Aurochs?

On the other hand the name could be based on rocks/stones/crystals/metals. Carbonites? Steel Talonites? Additionally, an adjective could use used, such as adamant.

Hmm, not sure how that rates on the cheesiness scale though

mcyeatman wrote:

htj wrote:Machine Singers. Piloting tanks and war-walkers.

Its better than the baker and the candlestick maker driving my Falcons. That BS of 3 starts to hurt sometimes.

Eagle Pilots. Rumours suggest they will be an upgrade for viechles, making them BS4 or something.

Only problem with red Aurochs is that it's essentially the same as the Red Bulls (Maybe they could go around giving people jump packs...)

I like some tiger aspect or some sort of trickster animal for an aspects that sets up a target for an easy kill by taking out stats.

Alsath wrote:How about something for resilience, or is there an aspect for this? I don't have the Eldar codex. Considering the Avatar is immune to melta etc, I think this is quite important.

I was thinking of naturally strong and sturdy animals; one of the less ridiculous one was the Aurochs, a kind of wild bull. Perhaps something like Red Aurochs?

On the other hand the name could be based on rocks/stones/crystals/metals. Carbonites? Steel Talonites? Additionally, an adjective could use used, such as adamant.

Hmm, not sure how that rates on the cheesiness scale though

The whole concept of Eldar is "Fast and Fragile". Making something tough or resilient, I feel, goes against their fluff.

Iranna.

Iranna wrote:

The whole concept of Eldar is "Fast and Fragile". Making something tough or resilient, I feel, goes against their fluff.

Iranna.

Ah that's true. I'm not up to speed on my Eldar lore yet And lol, red bulls. Didn't even think of that. But then I'm not sure what hasn't been covered by the current aspects. Trickster does sound good though.

Iranna, I posted my Stinging Wasp Aspect a year or two ago, maybe that's what you remember? They were essentially MC hunters and used the dragonfly-style wings that are now being made by Forgeworld for corsairs, along with a 4+ poison CCW and a shuriken pistol. The exarch had a 3+ poison upgrade or a weapon that inflicted stat penalties and could grant hit and run and/or wound re-rolls vs. walkers, MC's, or T5+ critters. On retrospection, I'd make the wound reroll Preferred Enemy instead.

Also, the vehicle pilot aspect are the "Star Eagles", to be forthcoming in the next Imperial Armor.

Well i mean, the basic template i had was cold climate warfare fighters, but i had 2 issues - 1. i couldnt find a weapon type/style they could use that fit correctly, i was stuck between halberd style hunting spears and a new kind of rifle, and 2. i couldnt find a name which really worked.

but as i said above, any ideas are welcome, im generally trying to get a template which may or may not form into converted minatures later on.


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My idea focused around being like Fenrisian hunters, using spears to hunt prey in the cold wastes, or using specialised shuriken weapons.

The Burning Fists could have a power fist that doubles as a heavy flamer.

Gavin Thorne wrote:Iranna, I posted my Stinging Wasp Aspect a year or two ago, maybe that's what you remember? They were essentially MC hunters and used the dragonfly-style wings that are now being made by Forgeworld for corsairs, along with a 4+ poison CCW and a shuriken pistol. The exarch had a 3+ poison upgrade or a weapon that inflicted stat penalties and could grant hit and run and/or wound re-rolls vs. walkers, MC's, or T5+ critters. On retrospection, I'd make the wound reroll Preferred Enemy instead

You've got to be kidding me...

I thought I'd made something up!

I can't believe someone has already made these guys up!

Iranna.

@coolyo294: I think thats been done before outside of the Eldar, Forgefather Hestan has that kinda weapon, the gauntlet of the forge.

CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT warriors?

Miraclefish wrote:CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT warriors?

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No. Just, no.

Miraclefish wrote:CRASSUS ARMOURED ASSAULT TRANSPORT warriors?

I actually lol'd, sorry to give a troll attention but i am easily amused.

What about the fabled 'Spinning orbs of Xanthros'?

dakkawolf wrote:@coolyo294: I think thats been done before outside of the Eldar, Forgefather Hestan has that kinda weapon, the gauntlet of the forge.

Where do you think I got the idea?

Hahahah sorry for disrupting someone else's thread but I couldn't help myself.

As for a new aspect, what role do you want to fill? Do you think it's best personified by an animal, mythical creature, material or element, or perhaps a verb/action?