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Obviously Chapters that don't already have a Codex, e.g. the Black Templars. I've included Chapters that differ in tradition, organisation or tactics in some way from their parent Chapters, and omitted ones I feel you can do really easily with their Progenitor Chapter Codices, like the Blood Angel or Dark Angel Successor Chapters.

I think Sons of Medusa would benefit greatly from their own Codex, as they differ so massively from the other Chapters in organisation, tradition and tactics, though many of the Renegades like Flame Falcons and Relictors would also benefit.

Umm, I don't think any of them will be getting their own codex. Space Marines have too many codexes as it is.

Minotaurs!!!

I know all their stuff is FW, and that means their fluff is in Imperial Armour books, but they definitely need a codex.

They have the potential to be awesome, due to they mystery.

Carcharodons/serious space sharks are also somewhat FW also, so that could rule them out from GW publishing.

However, I doubt anything stops inventive future design teams porting over FW fine work on some stuff.

I fear an all in 1 Digital Codex is more likely than another chapter getting it's own separate codex.

That, and Imperial wise, Sisters need more love than another Space Marine faction.

Minotaurs have a Codex, it's just in Imperial Armor 12.

I voted for Crimson Fists. But I would not mind a separate Minotaurs codex either.

Most of those are covered by FW- Chapter Tactics and Characters.

I'd go for something else, like the Mentors.

given the black templars where folded back into codex: space marines I doubt well see a new SM chapter given a codex any time soon. unless it's a first founding chapter

I'm aware most have FW rules, but this is pure mental masturbation, just what Chapter might merit its own Codex!

 ChazSexington wrote:
Obviously Chapters that don't already have a Codex, e.g. the Black Templars.

Then why are the Crimson Fists on the list? They have just as much their "own" Codex as Templars currently.

 AlmightyWalrus wrote:

 ChazSexington wrote:
Obviously Chapters that don't already have a Codex, e.g. the Black Templars.

Then why are the Crimson Fists on the list? They have just as much their "own" Codex as Templars currently.

I thought the Templars had their own and the Fists didn't? Or is the BT one now outdated?

Black Templars were rolled into Codex: Space Marines. Honestly none of the chapters you listed need or deserve their own codex; they're all adequately handled by a chapter tactic and a special character or two. Black Templars would be the one of the only chapters I can think of that actually deserve their own codex, given how radically they depart from a normal Codex chapter.

Blood Ravens! They've had their fluff filled out substantially thanks to the PC games and they can be expanded to have enough differences to warrant it. More librarians, more wargear, ahhh... more librarians.

Minotaurs I think would offer the biggest scope, since GW could include actual Minotaurs as the Wolfen equivalent, have Thunderbull cavalry and they could model the Roc gunship with horns on and maybe even model horns on its Bullstrike missiles.

Carcharadon's wouldn't have quite as many options, but they COULD have Shark cavalry - just picture a shark with cybernetically attached suspensor plates and engines with an osmotic gill over its nose. They could also have heavy flying shark with Sharkstrike missiles mounted on the side. Actually THIS could be interesting, as GW could maybe team up with Syfy channel to make a live action 40k movie featuring the Carcharadons.

Black dragoons get my vote. I love this for just about every reason. Hoping to start a small group of them for myself soon.

 Yonan wrote:
Blood Ravens! They've had their fluff filled out substantially thanks to the PC games and they can be expanded to have enough differences to warrant it. More librarians, more wargear, ahhh... more librarians.

I forgot all about the Blood Ravens when I voted. I would have totally wrote them in. A Codex for them would be cool, though it might take away from some of their mystery, namely who they are a Successor Chapter to.

A big part of why I like them Cas ; ) The mystery aaand that potential link ; p

 Yonan wrote:
A big part of why I like them Cas ; ) The mystery aaand that potential link ; p

Thirded here, seeing as how I got brought into the hobby by them.

Beyond that they seem like a good chapter to do a supplement for, given plenty of fluff to choose from and there's an opportunity to enhance C:SM Psychic phases/Psyker defense. And flash sales from DoW fanboys like myself.

 ace101 wrote:

 Yonan wrote:
A big part of why I like them Cas ; ) The mystery aaand that potential link ; p

Thirded here, seeing as how I got brought into the hobby by them.

Beyond that they seem like a good chapter to do a supplement for, given plenty of fluff to choose from and there's an opportunity to enhance C:SM Psychic phases/Psyker defense. And flash sales from DoW fanboys like myself.

Yep, if it wasn't for Dawn of War I would have gone to Mantic when I picked up tabletop in 2011. GW owes a lot to their (good) licensed video games imo which is why I'm so pissed and /facepalm at their recent trash. Yeah they have years of fluff with the big internal chaos struggle, the quest for redemtption, allies and enemies, fleshed out characters... perfect for a 'dex. If they put some actual effort in for once, they could include rules for both loyalist and traitor Blood Ravens which would make for some epic narratives, follow the progression of a company from loyalist to traitor - or their struggle to remain pure. But effort... not necessary for GW to make a quid it seems.

Minotaurs seem pretty rad. Really unique look to them!