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If you were recruited into a Space Marine Chapter, what would you be?
A Captain/ Chapter Master or equivalent
Librarian
Chaplain
Techmarine/ MoTF
Other (write- in)

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Made in ca
Pustulating Plague Priest






I'm basing this off of the 5th codex, so I may get a few things wrong but I'd say techmarine/ master of the forge because:

- I'm not a very social guy, so I'd prefer the company of machines over battle brothers.
- Being in charge of working on the armory will likely allow me to be "creative" about the armory. (That heavy bolter needs more dakka! Give it three more barrels!)
- Less likely to have orders to go CC against a Carnifex. I'll just stick with a Thunderfire Cannon.
- Who said an extra 1-4 mechanical arms was a bad thing?

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Crazed Spirit of the Defiler






Terminator sergeant. Of the assault variety.

"Because the Wolves kill cleanly, and we do not. They also kill quickly, and we have never done that, either. They fight, they win, and they stalk back to their ships with their tails held high. If they were ever ordered to destroy another Legion, they would do it by hurling warrior against warrior, seeking to grind their enemies down with the admirable delusions of the 'noble savage'. If we were ever ordered to assault another Legion, we would virus bomb their recruitment worlds; slaughter their serfs and slaves; poison their gene-seed repositories and spend the next dozen decades watching them die slow, humiliating deaths. Night after night, raid after raid, we'd overwhelm stragglers from their fleets and bleach their skulls to hang from our armour, until none remained. But that isn't the quick execution the Emperor needs, is it? The Wolves go for the throat. We go for the eyes. Then the tongue. Then the hands. Then the feet. Then we skin the crippled remains, and offer it up as an example to any still bearing witness. The Wolves were warriors before they became soldiers. We were murderers first, last, and always!" —Jago Sevatarion

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Infiltrating Broodlord





Oklahoma City

Librarian was my obvious first answer because breaking the laws of reality is just far too good to pass up but once I fought off the temptation of UNLIMITED POWER, I figure I would probably be a Devestator Marine. Love me some big guns.

I would probably be a Plasma Cannon operator because the risk of being consumed in the fiery blast of my own self destructing weapon is worth the reward of seeing the Emperor's enemies consumed in a fiery blast containing the rage of a small sun.

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Hellacious Havoc



The Bridge

i woulden't be a marine, i'd rather have feelings, feel pain and love instead of being the monster tard from the green mile to fight an endless war in a ship with a built in sausage fest 24/7

Man fears what he does not understand- Anton LaVey 
   
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Discriminating Deathmark Assassin




Roswell, GA

Primarch
   
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Longtime Dakkanaut




St. George, UT

Pilot for myself. A stormfang would be like flying an A-10. Something Ive always wanted to do.

See pics of my Orks, Tau, Emperor's Children, Necrons, Space Wolves, and Dark Eldar here:


 
   
Made in ph
Crushing Black Templar Crusader Pilot




Philippines

Devastator marine - so i can rain down dakka at a relatively safe distance...usually.

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Your honor is your life, let non dispute it!  
   
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Adolescent Youth with Potential



Gardner Massachusetts

I gotta go with a Grey Hunter enough shooting to keep me content but a nice chainsword/Axe to work out all the built up rage. Plus all the added abilities from being a Son of Russ!

Dark Angels - No point count
Tyranids - Not a clue
 
   
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Storm Trooper with Maglight



In Warp Transit to next battlefield location, Destination Unknown

For me, I would choose my favorite model. A Terminator with Assault Cannon and Chainfist. Clearing out Space Hulks 1 Genestealer at a time. Doors are for losers without Chainfists!

Cowards will be shot! Survivors will be shot again!

 
   
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Sure Space Wolves Land Raider Pilot




Eboli, Italy

A Wolf Guard. Simply because

The wolves are back! *feral howl*

"Si vis pacem para bellum" 
   
Made in au
Terminator with Assault Cannon






brisbane, australia

ha ha ha what the hell is your signature?

*Insert witty and/or interesting statement here* 
   
Made in gb
Death-Dealing Devastator




Bournemouth

Dreadnaught of course, cause as an Iron Hand Player I'd have given my body in service, and now i get a shiney new one with massive weapons

WH40K
Iron Wardens 11k (Iron Hands Clan Raukaan with Blood Angels Allies)
Guard PDF 1.5k
Hive Fleet Celesta 3.5k
Irontoof Guttasnarks's Warghband 0k in development 
   
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus






Probably a tank driver. World Of tanks made me kinda want to drive around in a sicaran or predator tank just destroying other vehicles while being protected by heavy armor.


if heresy I would choose RavenGuard Moritat, because I love gunslinging and going out in style.

413th Lucius Exterminaton Legion- 4,000pts

Atalurnos Fleetbreaker's Akhelian Corps- 2500pts
 
   
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Crushing Black Templar Crusader Pilot






London

 Sgt_Smudge wrote:
Deathwatch Tactical Marine Sergeant! (Except Librarians, can't stand them!) The expertise of a 1st Company Vet of any other Chapter, special issue goodies and ammo, perilous missions, and pretty much absolute autonomy is awesome!! Preferably with a sweet power sword and combi-melta.



This. Would be awesome. And the most interesting role for a spacemarine- exposure to new tactics, horrible xenos, inquisitors ect.
Horrific. But awesome



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Baron, don't forget to talk about the SEALs and Marines you habitually beat up on 2 and 3 at a time, as you PM'd me about.
nareik wrote:
Perhaps it is a lube issue, seems obvious now.
 
   
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Drone without a Controller




I'd be an assualt Marine in Raven Guard, Jetpacks beat all!
   
Made in gb
Happy We Found Our Primarch







Chapter master cus being the biggest badass in a chapter of badasses with the best armour, best weapons and near invunerability.

"if a man gathers ten thousand suns in his hands...if a man seeds a hunderd thousand worlds with his sons and daughters, granting them custody of the galaxy itself.. if aman guides a million vessels bteween the infinite stars with a mere thought...Then i pray you tell me, if you are able, how such a man is anything less than a god."-Lorgar Aurelian, Primarch of the word bearers 
   
Made in au
Perfect Shot Dark Angels Predator Pilot





Australia

Wolf Lord (can feast and get drunk) with Jump pack (Practically able to fly is AWESOME!!!), twin wolf-claws (I love martial arts), and runic armour (I want to live!).

 
   
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Grovelin' Grot Rigger




England

I'd go for Chapter Master, as the idea of being top dog obviously appeals, but you also get all the best amour and weapons and a choice at that. I also think I have quite a good mind for strategy so that would work well.

If I was not a commanding officer, then I'd be an Assault Marine as I don't have a particularly steady hand (wouldn't be great for shooting) and I'd be much better in the thick of it.
   
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Cog in the Machine



Pittsburgh, PA

A Motf, no doubt. Being an iron hands player even more so. I would probably end up being a more combat oriented one though, wielding my power axe and using my servo harness to crush the fools who dare to oppose the omnissiah.

A dreadnought would be cool too, but it would probably get annoying after a bit, lol
   
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Blood Angel Terminator with Lightning Claws





 Panzer1944 wrote:
Thunderwolf Cavalryman with a Frost Axe and Storm Shield.


YES! THIS!!! My only change would be: TWC with Frost SWORD and Storm Shield.

Plus, with my personality and leadership ability, i'd probably end up at least a Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf. Maybe even Wolf Lord.

Although, Wolf Scout does have an appeal to it as well. I'm a fantastic shot, so Camo Wolf Scout with a SM Sniper Rifle. Blowin' peoples' heads off since 30k

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To quote a fictional character... "Let's make this fun!"
 Tactical_Spam wrote:
There was a story in the SM omnibus where a single kroot killed 2-3 marines then ate their gene seed and became a Kroot-startes.

We must all join the Kroot-startes... 
   
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Aspirant Tech-Adept





UK

SYKOJAK wrote:
For me, I would choose my favorite model. A Terminator with Assault Cannon and Chainfist(?). Clearing out Space Hulks 12 Genestealer(s) at a time. Doors are for losers without Chainfists!


Fixed this for you.


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Made in ca
Swift Swooping Hawk





Deathwatch marine. Never a dull day.
   
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Stormin' Stompa






Ottawa, ON

Chaplain. I'll give "Bible Basher" a whole new meaning.

Ask yourself: have you rated a gallery image today? 
   
Made in br
Committed Chaos Cult Marine






Lernean Terminator. Because the Alpha Legion have feth all losses during the HH, and I'd be doubleplusgood safe in Terminator armour.
   
Made in eu
Been Around the Block





I'd be happy as a Wolf Guard.

Nothing wrong with putting a good hard days work crushing the enemies of the imperium under my boots, then putting said boots up and enjoying a nice feast.

   
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Leaping Khawarij






I absolutely love Librarians and psykers in general, it's the reason why I would want to be a Grey Knight since they are all psykers but in regular Chapters, definitely Librarians.

 
   
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Wondering Why the Emperor Left




Toledo, Ohio

Hmmm I think driving a land raider around would be pretty boss. Plus I could get the "my other car is a land raider" bumper sticker I've always wanted.

If I can't afford the down payment on the LR I would probably enjoy being a brother captain in the Grey Knights. I think I'd really enjoy running around challenging daemon primarchs like a champ!
   
Made in il
Troubled By Non-Compliant Worlds





A Pre-Heresy Iron Warriors warsmith!
With MK4 armor though.

"Why? It is as I have already said, We knew from the beginning we could not stand, But it did not matter, 'Iron Within, Iron Without'. We made them pay". 
   
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Hissing Hybrid Metamorph





'Straya... Mate.

I chose other. I would like to be a space marine interred in a dreadnought. Especially one in a chapter where they are held in high regard.

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Slaanesh Chosen Marine Riding a Fiend





Other for me. Damned Legionaire. Got a tricky problem? No worries, I rock up in a coffin and go full metal awesome on the baddies.

Please note, for those of you who play Chaos Daemons as a faction the term "Daemon" is potentially offensive. Instead, please play codex "Chaos: Mortally Challenged". Thank you. 
   
 
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