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2013/11/21 16:33:57
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Hey all, this may already be a widely known theory that I am not fimiliar with. But is the White Scar chapter based of of the Mongol empire?
The Mongol's were known for being exceptionally talented horsemen who won most of their battles by hitting the enemy on horseback and than "retreating" backwards this was actually just a way to move backwards and hit them with arrows from horseback whilst being out of enemy range.
This seems exactly like a certain "hit and run" rule that alot of white scar units have if I'm not mistaken.
Thy are also a widely bike based army which is essentially the space Marine version of a horse..
Finally the Khan was the head of military for the Mongols. Genghis Khan, Khubilai Khan, etc.
And the White scars... Well jaghati Khan and Kor'sorro Khan...
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2013/11/21 16:44:29
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Wight Lord with the Sword of Kings
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You have advanced into a higher state of understanding White Scars. Huzzah!
Have an internet cookie 
Yeah, they're based on the Mongol Empire.
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2013/11/21 16:51:32
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Haha^ yea man I don't even play white scars, but It just randomly hit me and I Thought...
How have I never heard of this before? So I thought I'd ask.
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2013/11/24 11:41:32
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Boosting Space Marine Biker
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Chagatai Khan was also Genghis' second son.
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2013/11/24 13:29:59
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Morphing Obliterator
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Yep it is widely known by people who like the setting.
Now you should try to find out the source of inspiration for the rest of the Legions.
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‘Your warriors will stand down and withdraw, Curze. That is an order, not a request. (…) When this campaign is won, you and I will have words’
Rogal Dorn, just before taking the beating of his life.
from The Dark King, by Graham McNeill.
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2013/11/27 03:23:20
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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^ haha do you have those on hand?
Or are you actually asking me to try?
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2013/11/27 09:19:23
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Morphing Obliterator
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Try. Really, it is fun trying to spot all the references. And there are many.
I could give you some answers, but it is just too much. The setting was born big and has kept growing for 30 years.
Lexicanum is a good place to begin. But also all background sections of all w40k forums.
Enjoy it.
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‘Your warriors will stand down and withdraw, Curze. That is an order, not a request. (…) When this campaign is won, you and I will have words’
Rogal Dorn, just before taking the beating of his life.
from The Dark King, by Graham McNeill.
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2013/11/27 10:05:50
Subject: Re:White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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2013/11/27 10:21:04
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Sneaky Striking Scorpion
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 da001 wrote:Try. Really, it is fun trying to spot all the references. And there are many.
I could give you some answers, but it is just too much. The setting was born big and has kept growing for 30 years.
Lexicanum is a good place to begin. But also all background sections of all w40k forums.
Enjoy it.
The Dark Angels Primarch is going to blow his mind. 
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What is best in life?
To wound enemy units, see them driven from the table, and hear the lamentations of their player. |
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2013/11/27 14:33:25
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Morphing Obliterator
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Because of his dark, dark secret? Perhaps
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‘Your warriors will stand down and withdraw, Curze. That is an order, not a request. (…) When this campaign is won, you and I will have words’
Rogal Dorn, just before taking the beating of his life.
from The Dark King, by Graham McNeill.
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2013/11/27 16:04:21
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Haha ut-oh, ok Ill get on it then.
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2013/11/27 16:04:58
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Sneaky Striking Scorpion
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More because of the dark, dark origins of his name. Though I imagine the OP has noticed that already.
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What is best in life?
To wound enemy units, see them driven from the table, and hear the lamentations of their player. |
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2013/11/27 17:12:07
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Haha^ I think I have...
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Kroothawk, thanks for the references, very cool.
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Kroothawk, thanks for the references, very cool.
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2013/12/02 13:47:01
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Kinebrach-Knobbling Xeno Interrogator
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But their name for their weapons are chinese
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But their name for their weapons are chinese
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2013/12/02 20:02:44
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Heroic Senior Officer
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They even have Maori Space marines which shocked me. Called Shadow warriors. Covered in Korus and a taniwha haha. Look the all blacks in power armour pretty much.
Although im not moari and not into sport it was nice to see some NZ marines really.
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2013/12/02 22:15:05
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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The Dark Angels have more than one secret
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2013/12/03 10:18:18
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Not his mind
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2013/12/03 10:23:45
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Hallowed Canoness
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 Metaljunx wrote:But their name for their weapons are chinese
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But their name for their weapons are chinese
The mongols did conquer China, you know.
Well, parts of it, anyway. What do you think that great stonking wall was about? "Now stay out!"
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2013/12/03 10:55:35
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Irked Necron Immortal
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The Mongols had controlled parts of china for decades, but after the Khan took it he conquered China proper along with Mongolia and pretty much the whole known world.
The Mongols ruled China for close to 100 years in the traditional Chinese Emperor-type way. This was called the Yuan Dynasty
Wiki-Fu: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_Dynasty
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2013/12/03 16:13:58
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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^^^ Thanks alot kroothawk...
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2013/12/04 04:49:58
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Potent Possessed Daemonvessel
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They are actually Mongorians.
Common mistake. The bikes are a distraction, their real specialty is siege warfare to make the Iron Warriors green with envy.
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2013/12/04 04:52:02
Subject: White scars- Based off of the Mongol empire?
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Enigmatic Chaos Sorcerer
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 BlaxicanX wrote:A young business man named Tom Kirby, who was a pupil of mine until he turned greedy, helped the capitalists hunt down and destroy the wargamers. He betrayed and murdered Games Workshop.
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