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At present none of the primarchs have a helm as part of their gear, for some reason these supposed super geniuses still haven’t worked out that it might be worth protecting these rather important areas .

Now my question is would anyone like forgeworld to release a unique helm for each primarch that can be used instead of them going bare headed into a warzone. If the answer is yes then what would you expect each helm to look like and what sort of ability’s do you think each would give? For example we already have the Lion Helm that gives a 4++ save to all models attached to the bearers unit but what about the rest?

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I understand the reasons for wanting a helmet option for the primarchs but I quite like the unhelmeted versions. To me, having them helmet-less shows defiance to the enemy as thought they are saying "even without protection, you can't defeat me!" which in turn distils confidence to their troops. I think the primarchs can get away with it because of how naturally tough they are. However, I hate having regular marines without helmets, especially if they are in terminator armour. Why would you bother to wear the best armour in the galaxy and leave your helmet off?

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Would be nice to have Vulkan's alternate, helmeted head...

   
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I think some of the primarchs have build in forcefields protecting their faces/heads. From what I've read in the HH books I know Peturabo has a field protecting his face in the Logos, but Fulgrim definitely does not.

 
   
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Fulgrim's Helm was described as Winged in the books, so I'd expect a Mk IV style helmet with Wings. Corax probably has a Mk VI style helmet.
   
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Horus definitely has a helmet. When the assassins were sent to kill him they didn't realize that it was a body double because he wore a helmet. And that was normal
   
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Pretty much every Primarch owned a helmet, and quite often wore them into dangerous or toxic combat zones.

However being unhelmeted helped their legionaries morale.

And also I suppose it looks more iconic on the models.

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Each primarch had a helmet as part of their armor set (the war in space too). However, the art and minis reflect non helmeted primarchs Fo a couple reasons:

1. Shows Fearlessness
2. Legion morale, exhuberates leadership
3. Character for models (facial expressions, hair, eyes, etc)
4. Power fields in their armor, ot toughness and skill

Helmets show no emotion, character or expressions, etc. This is why they have made so many marine heads without helmets too... to add character to squads.

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Alpharius is pictured in the FW books wearing a helmet. The Lion also had a Helmet, Azrael is still draging it with him. Magnus actualy wears a helmet, just not like the marines.
   
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 455_PWR wrote:
Each primarch had a helmet as part of their armor set (the war in space too). However, the art and minis reflect non helmeted primarchs Fo a couple reasons:

1. Shows Fearlessness
2. Legion morale, exhuberates leadership
3. Character for models (facial expressions, hair, eyes, etc)
4. Power fields in their armor, ot toughness and skill

Helmets show no emotion, character or expressions, etc. This is why they have made so many marine heads without helmets too... to add character to squads.

I like no emotions though. Ergo any Marine character I made has a helmet and just enough uniqueness to not need bling. I hate bling.

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Doesn't Fulgrim get shot in the head and he just shrugs it off.

I think Rule of Cool trumps Rule of Practicality here, but when I was playing marines everyone wore a helmet. Mostly because I hate painting flesh.

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Everybody in my army either had a helm or is messed up by a daemon so I can paint the skin weird.
   
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It would make sense for them to have had them, both for protection and to allow access to harsh environments. Ceremonially too. However I can totally see that for the drama of the artwork and models it makes sense to leave them bareheaded, no matter what Kroeger thinks

As someone who is terrible at painting flesh though, I'd love a helmeted option to save me ruining my expensive centrepiece with a botched facejob.

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Lorgar in first heretic in the drop site battle had a helmet before it took a bolt round to the face

 
   
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 welshhoppo wrote:
Doesn't Fulgrim get shot in the head and he just shrugs it off.

I think Rule of Cool trumps Rule of Practicality here, but when I was playing marines everyone wore a helmet. Mostly because I hate painting flesh.


No he drops like a stone, he was just lucky that the shot missed its target by a fraction of a fraction and deflected along his skull instead of going right through his brain.

 
   
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 More Dakka wrote:
 welshhoppo wrote:
Doesn't Fulgrim get shot in the head and he just shrugs it off.

I think Rule of Cool trumps Rule of Practicality here, but when I was playing marines everyone wore a helmet. Mostly because I hate painting flesh.


No he drops like a stone, he was just lucky that the shot missed its target by a fraction of a fraction and deflected along his skull instead of going right through his brain.


In other words, he failed his 2+ Armor Save but made his FnP?

Rule of cool > armor practicality/realism.

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I desperatly want a helmet for the next time i paint Perturabo.


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 Tamwulf wrote:
 More Dakka wrote:
 welshhoppo wrote:
Doesn't Fulgrim get shot in the head and he just shrugs it off.

I think Rule of Cool trumps Rule of Practicality here, but when I was playing marines everyone wore a helmet. Mostly because I hate painting flesh.


No he drops like a stone, he was just lucky that the shot missed its target by a fraction of a fraction and deflected along his skull instead of going right through his brain.


In other words, he failed his 2+ Armor Save but made his FnP?

Rule of cool > armor practicality/realism.


More like rolled a 6 for IWND.

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By the way, have you seen Fulgrim's long, full head of hair? If I had hair like that, I'd never wear a helmet either. Apparently, the Emperor forgot to fiddle with the male pattern baldness gene, because far too many Primarch's are bald.

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I'd have liked it if each primarch model had come with the option, like some of the character series do.
   
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 Tamwulf wrote:
By the way, have you seen Fulgrim's long, full head of hair? If I had hair like that, I'd never wear a helmet either. Apparently, the Emperor forgot to fiddle with the male pattern baldness gene, because far too many Primarch's are bald.


Better than the few Primarchs who have wires jammed into their skulls like Angron and Perturbo.

Lorgar definately shaves his head, Horus seems to be the one with balding issues.


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Also, could you imagine trying to lock a helmet down with that much hair.

"Coupling failed, hair caught in locking mechanism."

Fulgrim - "I wish I wasn't so fabulous."

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 welshhoppo wrote:
 Tamwulf wrote:
By the way, have you seen Fulgrim's long, full head of hair? If I had hair like that, I'd never wear a helmet either. Apparently, the Emperor forgot to fiddle with the male pattern baldness gene, because far too many Primarch's are bald.


Better than the few Primarchs who have wires jammed into their skulls like Angron and Perturbo.

Lorgar definately shaves his head, Horus seems to be the one with balding issues.


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Also, could you imagine trying to lock a helmet down with that much hair.

"Coupling failed, hair caught in locking mechanism."

Fulgrim - "I wish I wasn't so fabulous."


"SPLIT ENDS!" *goes on murderous rampage*

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 Castiel wrote:
 welshhoppo wrote:
 Tamwulf wrote:
By the way, have you seen Fulgrim's long, full head of hair? If I had hair like that, I'd never wear a helmet either. Apparently, the Emperor forgot to fiddle with the male pattern baldness gene, because far too many Primarch's are bald.


Better than the few Primarchs who have wires jammed into their skulls like Angron and Perturbo.

Lorgar definately shaves his head, Horus seems to be the one with balding issues.


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Also, could you imagine trying to lock a helmet down with that much hair.

"Coupling failed, hair caught in locking mechanism."

Fulgrim - "I wish I wasn't so fabulous."


"SPLIT ENDS!" *goes on murderous rampage*


The real reason why Fulgrim joined Horus:

Horus leaned in close "Pssst. Hey Fulgrim! I must show you something my brother, but you must keep it secret," he spoke in hushed tones.

"What is it friend Horus?" Fulgrim asked, intrigued.

Horus hands Fulgrim a small container. Fulgrim opens it, and the wonderful smell of roses waifs out.

Fulgrim looked very excited. "This smells fantastic! Tell me Horus! What is it? Where did you get it?!?!"

"This is the Ultimate Shampoo and Conditioner. But it comes from Terra, and is forbidden by the Emperor for use by us. Have you not noticed how our Father always has perfect, shiny hair? . He would have us all use the cheap, industrial shampoo or even just shave our heads! You remember what happened to my hair after Davin? I beseeched our Father, but he is silent, leaving me to this... " Horus sighed, looking away and gestured to his bald head.

Fulgrim, overcome with emotion, reached out and grasped Horus' shoulder. "Twas a dark day indeed friend Horus! I fear each time I wash my Luxurious Locks with that... substance. And our Father truly did nothing? This is unacceptable! How can he expect us to lead without a full, flowing head of heroic hair?!? Why, friend Horus! Why?"

"Indeed! Do you remember the expedition to retake Murder? How Sanguinius had such perfect hair despite the conditions on that planet? Many attributed his success during that campaign to his beautiful hair surrounded by his wings. The Emperor allowed him to use this."

"I knew it! There is only so much that genetic engineering can do! I have longed for hair like Sanguinius' ever since! So perfect! So flowing, shiny, full of volume! He has rebuffed me every time I complimented him on it, never sharing his secret with me," he said in anger.

Horus knew he had Fulgrim now. Turning his dark gaze to him, Horus placed the Ultimate Shampoo and Conditioner in Fulgrim's hand, and closed his own hands over it. "Follow me Fulgrim! Follow me to Terra to and confront the Emperor and his perfect hair! Follow me, and I will make sure you will always have this!" he squeezed his hands tightly.

Fulgrim, tears streaming down his face, chocked back a sob. "Yes my Warmaster! I will follow you to the gates of Terra itself and demand the Emperor give us this Ultimate Shampoo and Conditioner!"

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That made me spit out my coffee, that's hilarious.

OT: I would definitely love to see primarch helms

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 Kharne the Befriender wrote:
That made me spit out my coffee, that's hilarious.

OT: I would definitely love to see primarch helms


Agreed, much as I like Perturabos head full of wires he has a the face of a guy that's been flipping burgers at a diner for 40 years.

 
   
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Holy Terra.

I'm planning to convert my Corax mini with Shrike's helmet, if I can find one.
Also, doesn't Ulrik the Slayer have Russ' skull helmet?

   
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 More Dakka wrote:
 Kharne the Befriender wrote:
That made me spit out my coffee, that's hilarious.

OT: I would definitely love to see primarch helms


Agreed, much as I like Perturabos head full of wires he has a the face of a guy that's been flipping burgers at a diner for 40 years.

Agreed he has the face of a janitor "If it wasnt for those meddlesome Imperial Fists!"
   
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 EmberlordofFire8 wrote:
I'm planning to convert my Corax mini with Shrike's helmet, if I can find one.


I wouldn't recommend it. Primarchs are huge. Shrike's helmet would likely be too small.

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 Ashiraya wrote:
 EmberlordofFire8 wrote:
I'm planning to convert my Corax mini with Shrike's helmet, if I can find one.


I wouldn't recommend it. Primarchs are huge. Shrike's helmet would likely be too small.


I wouldn't call them huge. Maybe large with self importance and over inflated ego's.

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