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Background Story
The planet Thessia is a desert world located in the Fenris Sub Sector. A World occupied by millions of civilians and the Imperial Guard regiment The Thessian Vanguards. Chaos was all but forgotten of until an Imperial Guard Colonel was corrupted by Khorne and began to sow the seeds of heresy within the ranks of his men. What started as a handful of his most trusted officers quickly spread throughout the whole regiment on Thessia. What once were the Thessian Vanguards, were now The Blood Pack. Khorne worshipping lunatics whose only desire was to slaughter and feed in the name of Khorne. Unknown to the Heretics however was a small contingent of the mighty Space Wolves who were on a routine patrol mission through the sector checking on planetary governments and watching for signs of heresy. When the chaos started they returned to their ship and sent out an emergency request for support from their brothers on Fenris. Once completed they descended to the streets and battled with The Blood Pack for control of the space port in an attempt to evacuate the civilians. Ultimately, they failed. But they brought precious time for the civilians in hiding while they waited for their rescue. Those who didn’t manage to hide however were ruthlessly slaughtered and decapitated with their skulls being piled into immense rifts in the ground to sate the appetite of their murderous deity and their blood being drained to sate their own.

The Blood Pack
These Khorne worshipping fanatics were once an Imperial Guard Regiment famous for their reckless bravery and their defiance in the face of fear. Led by Colonel Rendus they have defended the planet Thessia many times yet something began to change in their hearts. They could feel their recklessness slowly building into a thirst for danger, war, blood. What was once bravery was now savagery. Khorne had corrupted the hearts of the men one by one starting with the captain. Telling him to preach words of glory and power to his men. Khorne now granted his new followers power above mere men. Improved speed, strength, reflexes and awareness all now belonged to them. But these gifts came at a cost, the Thessian Vanguard not only had to spill the blood of their new gods enemies, but drink it to sustain their formidable power as well. They had become monsters, and their was no turning back.

Weapons and Equipment
Most of The Blood Pack carry specially crafted tanks on their backs filled with blood while in combat so that they can filter it into their bodies without being distracted from combat. Their main weapons are the autogun and auto pistol both with poison filled bullets to subdue prey if not out rightly killed. They also wield improvised punch daggers fashioned from Khornate brass. The most bloodthirsty of the lot hunt on bikes taken from their armoury. None of these Hunters wear the blood tanks as they find the spray of blood from their prey as they ride past incredibly sating. A Khorne Slaughterer was sent from the bowls of the world itself when the pits in the ground emerged, rising from the earth to cause havoc for the Blood God. They also possess various APC’S and Aircraft also taken from their armoury.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4655991.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4655991.page GMT Feasible army fluff?
- Slightly unbelievable that the SW would tolerate a planetary-scale revolt close to their homeworld.
- Khorne-worshipers are not really vampires. The just want to spill blood, not drink it.
- A regiment is usually commanded by a colonel rather than a captain.

But, as with all things "homebrewed" regarding 40k, you can do whatever you want! And it would be interesting to see some Rough Riders converted to Khornate Traitor Guard Bikers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4656187.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4656187.page GMT Re:Feasible army fluff?
Again thank you or your response as feedback is much appreciated ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4656497.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4656497.page GMT Re:Feasible army fluff?
Corruption wrote:Thank you for your reply, the planet is not ridicolusly close, just in the same sector. It would still be a weeks space travel but by then it was too late for most of the citizens. And I know that most khorne worshipers are not vampires but these ones have been granted enhanced abilities by Khorne at the cost of having to drink their enemies blood to sustain those gifts. And I just like the rank of captain so i chose that as i did not feel it was that important.

Again thank you or your response as feedback is much appreciated


It's less of a "it's too late for the citizens", and more "The Space Wolves might go crusadin' on a major Khorne cult only a week away".

Your fluff seems interesting, and they sound suitably dangerous. It fits the setting fairly well too (though the imagery of one of the cultists with those beer can-straw-hats to drink blood from is a tad silly)

Though I would point out that the Blood Pact is the name of a pretty big Chaos Khorne Cult in the Gaunt's Ghosts series already. People might get confused when you mention it. It's not necessarily a huge deal, cults far away from each other might have similar names, it's just something I wanted to point out.

http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Blood_Pact#.UCwGuMXdt8E]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4656682.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4656682.page GMT Re:Feasible army fluff? And I wanted to make them sound suitably powerful and dangerous enough to be a threat for a Space Wolf but not ridiculously so. And ah I borrowed the name from Blade 2 but I'm not sure anyone will mind too much.


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Like this, but in this case with blood:

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Change the word "System" to "sub-sector".

Blood Pact is already taken. Not actually Khorne whorshipers, more chaos as a whole.

Khorne doesn't grant controll over the dead. That's the gift of Nurgle.

Otherwise it seems fine. A reasonable story and not.... crystal lovin cat people.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657000.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657000.page GMT Re:Feasible army fluff? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657040.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657040.page GMT Re:Feasible army fluff?
Blood Pack seems more like a slur their enemies would use. Considering the packs of blood they wear.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657392.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657392.page GMT Feasible army fluff?
Manchu wrote:
- Khorne-worshipers are not really vampires. The just want to spill blood, not drink it.

It could simply be a cult, perhaps they believe that drinking blood makes them closer to the blood god. Perhaps it could even be a mutation, from a pragmatic point of view it is good for Khorne since they would have to shed blood simply to survive.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657817.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4657817.page GMT Re:Feasible army fluff? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4659134.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/470122/4659134.page GMT