Just_Me
01-14-2012, 04:25 PM
Looking for some help deciding on chapters for a couple of new Deathwatch members to my collection; an Apothecary, a Dreadnought, and a Champion. Currently my Deathwatch Killteam roster includes the following marines:
Lamentor
Imperial Fist
Raptor
Space Wolf
Black Templar
Storm Warden
Ultramarine
Iron Lord
Blood Angel
Dark Angel
I also converted a Deathwatch Watchmaster from the Raven Guard.
I've tried to model each one with equipment and roles that suit their chapter character (Imperial Fist as heavy weapons, Raptor as a sniper, Space Wolf with lightening claws, Ultramarine in clean-cut classic tactical marine gear, the Black Templar with a chainsword, etc) and I want to continue that concept with these new marines.
For the Dreadnought I was thinking Sons of Medusa or Iron Hands (whichever one I don't use will eventually be included in a terminator squad down the line somewhere). Both chapters have a well known affinity for technology and prosthetic augmentation and would likely embrace internment in a Dreadnought as the ultimate expression of their quest to leave the "weakness of the flesh" behind.
For the Apothecary I was originally thinking Red Scorpions as they are well known to have a strong tradition of Apothecaries as part of their obsession with "purity." However I eventually rejected that idea because the character of their chapter is very poorly suited to service in the Deathwatch, and I actually doubt they would even send marines to serve at all given that just about everything the Deathwatch does/stands for is anathema to their chapter character. I've since landed on the Marines Errant as a better choice as they are known for operating beyond Imperial space with one of the Rogue Trader houses for extended periods and particular note is made both of their Apothecary's excellent and innovative battlefield service in this isolated environment and great experience with Xenos biology encountered in their travels. If anyone can suggest another chapter with strong Apothecary traditions I would be happy to entertain it though.
The last and most difficult decision for me is the Champion, the obvious choice would be a Black Templar, but I already have one in my squad and I don't want to double up on chapters at this point if I can help it. I was thinking of Crimson Fists, Iron Knights, or Executioners as all seem to have similar traditions of excellence in personal combat (notably the Iron Knights as the blurb on them in the Space Marine Codex states they are the only chapter to have won the Feast of Blades competition consecutively). I've also considered the Howling Griffons as I developed a fondness for them after reading about all their misfortune and unwavering nobility in the Badab War. I've also considered a Dark Angel successor such as the Angels of Absolution given the long tradition of swordsmanship and knightly tradition in all Dark Angels lines.
Lamentor
Imperial Fist
Raptor
Space Wolf
Black Templar
Storm Warden
Ultramarine
Iron Lord
Blood Angel
Dark Angel
I also converted a Deathwatch Watchmaster from the Raven Guard.
I've tried to model each one with equipment and roles that suit their chapter character (Imperial Fist as heavy weapons, Raptor as a sniper, Space Wolf with lightening claws, Ultramarine in clean-cut classic tactical marine gear, the Black Templar with a chainsword, etc) and I want to continue that concept with these new marines.
For the Dreadnought I was thinking Sons of Medusa or Iron Hands (whichever one I don't use will eventually be included in a terminator squad down the line somewhere). Both chapters have a well known affinity for technology and prosthetic augmentation and would likely embrace internment in a Dreadnought as the ultimate expression of their quest to leave the "weakness of the flesh" behind.
For the Apothecary I was originally thinking Red Scorpions as they are well known to have a strong tradition of Apothecaries as part of their obsession with "purity." However I eventually rejected that idea because the character of their chapter is very poorly suited to service in the Deathwatch, and I actually doubt they would even send marines to serve at all given that just about everything the Deathwatch does/stands for is anathema to their chapter character. I've since landed on the Marines Errant as a better choice as they are known for operating beyond Imperial space with one of the Rogue Trader houses for extended periods and particular note is made both of their Apothecary's excellent and innovative battlefield service in this isolated environment and great experience with Xenos biology encountered in their travels. If anyone can suggest another chapter with strong Apothecary traditions I would be happy to entertain it though.
The last and most difficult decision for me is the Champion, the obvious choice would be a Black Templar, but I already have one in my squad and I don't want to double up on chapters at this point if I can help it. I was thinking of Crimson Fists, Iron Knights, or Executioners as all seem to have similar traditions of excellence in personal combat (notably the Iron Knights as the blurb on them in the Space Marine Codex states they are the only chapter to have won the Feast of Blades competition consecutively). I've also considered the Howling Griffons as I developed a fondness for them after reading about all their misfortune and unwavering nobility in the Badab War. I've also considered a Dark Angel successor such as the Angels of Absolution given the long tradition of swordsmanship and knightly tradition in all Dark Angels lines.