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Squats.

Another vote for the Covenant. It'd be interesting to see a faction with light, zippy craft, Hordes of disposable infantry, and powerful ships. Not to mention they are all armed with Plasma weapons.

The Titans from Shingeki no Kyojin.

If nothing else, because it would be hilarious to watch them eat everything until the very second everyone realises that you can kill them with ropes and swords, at which point everyone stops panicking and roflstomps them.

On a more serious note, I agree on the Covenant.

 ADustyMan wrote:
I think Geth would be cool.


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 Zweischneid wrote:

 ADustyMan wrote:


They did say that Spartans don't have the entire pride thing going on though, and are entirely willing to do sneaky sabotage type actions, so that was like, 1 point for spartans who aren't going up against raptors.

Or any other Chapter with Scouts.

Well scouts are actually killable with conventional firearms a spartan would have. Add on the fact they're super veterans fighting new guys, Spartans probably have a serious edge on scouts.

Maybe for some chapters, but not mine. I would love seeing Spartans Vs Wolf Scouts

I'd go with the Zentrati from Macross / Robotech. They have tech so you wouldn't be hurting for tanks / armor. As a military faction you would have ground troops, air cav, armor core etc. I could see them as a faction that would actually fit into the table top without having to force too many things.

madtankbloke wrote:
A separate human faction would be cool. Maybe the Earth Alliance from B5, keeping a lot of old tech and seeing themselves as the true inheritors of the legacy of the human race. Or if they arent dark enough, how about the shadows or the Vorlons, masters of technology and absolutely ruthless when it comes to dealing with lesser races. Shadow clouds or Vorlon Planet killers anyone?

The Shadows. Oh yes, and their minion races like serving them like Kroot and Vespids do the Tau.

 AegisGrimm wrote:


Squats.

I might as well get this off my chest now.

Squats is a stupid name for a faction. If they return space dwarves to 40k, they need a new name.

I agree. I like the idea, but have never liked the name. Mantic has it right with "Forgefathers". They basically have made Squats fit back into the 40K setting, better than they did originally. (Especially if the Deadzone stuff pans out like the concept art)

I have a race that would actually challenge the 40K universe unlike any other. A sort of mix of all of the races to date, but unique and far far worse.

The Necris from Unreal Tournament.

Not to be confused or even likened to the Necrons and their fleshmetal of such. No. This race employs Nanoblack, a substance I ripped for an Multiverse styled RP on another forum ages ago. Essentially, and this isn't exactly how it works for the Necris, but certainly how it would if we were being realistic, it's nanotech that essentially acts like a cancer in whoever hosts it. It converts everything it touches into more nanoblack and the nanoblack itself generates an unprecedented amount of energy on its own, so that when pooled in mass quantities, nanoblack has the capacity of overthrowing systems, fleets, armies and such.

In Unreal Tournament, the Necris attack planets by opening portals over the worlds they choose to invade and deploy massive cables from their universe that latch onto the planet and effectively convert it into a Nanoblack planet. The race itself deploys fast attack vehicles and energy based weaponry, fueled by the nanoblack in the people themselves. Their troops act like religious zealots towards the spreading of Nanoblack and their culture. Because of the nature of Nanoblack, it is ridiculously adaptive, to the qualities of the Borg (another race that would be ridiculous to see in 40k).

But yes. Definitely the Necris. And if you would entertain an even more obscure reference, my Gebrochen Zahlen from the Multiverse, an experimental group of people who have been subject to the mutagenic effects of Nanoblack. +__+

But those are stories for another place and time. Needless to say, I'll bet if I were given the chance, the Zahlen and their Technocracy masters could totally change the face of the 40k universe forever.... mostly because they existed in a multiverse. lol Far worse things on a far greater scale of time under far more mind boggling circumstances.

We had Orks though! XD Seriously. They are everywhere.

And there should totally be Squats! Damn the stupid name and all! Bring'em back!! I'll field an army of Angry Space Midgets!!! >D

Another edit: The Krall from Unreal wouldn't be bad either, but they'd need to be fleshed out a lot more. Or perhaps a "Beast" race? Combines the Fantasy Skaven, Giants, and other exotic races into one? Maybe even led by the Squats?

 TheRedWingArmada wrote:
And there should totally be Squats! Damn the stupid name and all! Bring'em back!! I'll field an army of Angry Space Midgets!!! >D

I have a feeling that the reason they were killed off is because all the other factions laughed at their name and they died of embarrassment.

Bringing them back just so that could happen again would be counter-productive.

 Wilytank wrote:

 TheRedWingArmada wrote:
And there should totally be Squats! Damn the stupid name and all! Bring'em back!! I'll field an army of Angry Space Midgets!!! >D

I have a feeling that the reason they were killed off is because all the other factions laughed at their name and they died of embarrassment.

Bringing them back just so that could happen again would be counter-productive.

That name is no worse than Gretchin! So unless we're getting rid of all the Grots, the Squats should stay! And they should be drunk! In fact, I feel like the Space Wolves was GW's compromise with the Squats for some reason. There should be no compromise. If the Orks get tech that wins because they believe in it, then the Squats should win despite being physiologically unsound. Explain that their planet has insane gravity or something and so they're super dense and super strong. So laughing at them will get you killed. +__+

And their stellar vessels are made out of casks and kegs!

 TheRedWingArmada wrote:

 Wilytank wrote:

 TheRedWingArmada wrote:
And there should totally be Squats! Damn the stupid name and all! Bring'em back!! I'll field an army of Angry Space Midgets!!! >D

I have a feeling that the reason they were killed off is because all the other factions laughed at their name and they died of embarrassment.

Bringing them back just so that could happen again would be counter-productive.

That name is no worse than Gretchin! So unless we're getting rid of all the Grots, the Squats should stay!

Yes, because Gretchin are obviously so threatening, fearsome, and especially dignified.

No joke, my mothers name is Gretchin. I laughed my ass off when I figured out what Grot meant for the first time.


..and then I told her. XD

Who gives a crap?! Squats all the way! Laugh as I beat you into a carpet stain with Squats!!

Can they have miniature Leman Russ'?

Mooninites, no one can escape the quad laser

2x210 wrote:
Mooninites, no one can escape the quad laser

Another exceptional race to field for WH40K.

Someone further up said Krogans, I agree. That'd be sweeeet.

Jar Jar Binks!

* Runs and hides in a corner wearing protective clothing and prepares for the oncoming flaming *

Or why not combine the squats with the earlier mentioned wookies and go for Ewoks?

I think Morlocks and Eloi might be a fun and well rounded addition. Morlocks for close combat and stealthy sneaky stuff and the Eloi for long ranged combat.

Hey, I support the squats too. VERY fluffy and fun.Especially the bikers and guilds. Just as long as they leave their easter eggs at home I totally give them a vote.

Protoss (from StarCraft)

Chavs.

You startin'?
COME ON THEN!

Special rule: They never start a battle without being 7 to 1, so your army size depends on what your enemy fields.

 Purifier wrote:
Chavs.

You startin'?
COME ON THEN!

Special rule: They never start a battle without being 7 to 1, so your army size depends on what your enemy fields.

Oh god yes!


Weapon: "You fink its funny bruv!? You fink its funny!? I f****d yer mum!"
Range: 3", Melee
Str 1
Ap -
Type: Useless verbal insult [causes a Ld test, rolled on a 1D6]

Panzerbjorn. I feel like i shouldn't have to justify why a polar bear in power armour with an assault cannon would be badass.

Failing that, i want Ancient Greece in spess.

Why has nobody said the Transformers?
Failing that get wookies into 40k and I'll be happy

 Rippy wrote:
Wookiees. Definitely Wookiees. How has no one said Wookiees yet?

If this statement is wrong then I don't want to be right.

Wookies have the ferocity stength, toughness, and intelligence to exist in 40k.

We need 40k beastmen...

 TheRedWingArmada wrote:
No joke, my mothers name is Gretchin. I laughed my ass off when I figured out what Grot meant for the first time.


..and then I told her. XD

Who gives a crap?! Squats all the way! Laugh as I beat you into a carpet stain with Squats!!

Can they have miniature Leman Russ'?

But how are they supposed to win battles when they're busy squatting taking a dump? My Bloodthirster could slay a thousand of them with one swing of his axe.

I'd put the time lords in.

 tvih wrote:
How about just throwing Dr. Manhattan in there?

He's already in 40k:

Some humans that aren't horrible people.


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 Avatrass wrote:
The Combine from half-life 2. They are pretty much more advanced tau.

Hey, they can be taken down by a scientist with a crowbar, how strong can they be?

 Co'tor Shas wrote:



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 Avatrass wrote:
The Combine from half-life 2. They are pretty much more advanced tau.

Hey, they can be taken down by a scientist with a crowbar, how strong can they be?

Dude, Freeman is not you traditional scientist

 sing your life wrote:

 Co'tor Shas wrote:



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 Avatrass wrote:
The Combine from half-life 2. They are pretty much more advanced tau.

Hey, they can be taken down by a scientist with a crowbar, how strong can they be?

Dude, Freeman is not you traditional scientist

All I know is that after 3 hours of trying to escape a Helicopter I came very close to breaking the disk out of annoyance. Thankfully I did not as the Orangebox also had Team Fortress and Portal on it.

 sing your life wrote:

 Co'tor Shas wrote:



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 Avatrass wrote:
The Combine from half-life 2. They are pretty much more advanced tau.

Hey, they can be taken down by a scientist with a crowbar, how strong can they be?

Dude, Freeman is not you traditional scientist

You realize that was a JOKE. Don't try to use logic on it.