Xarga
08-27-2013, 01:03 PM
As we all know Codex: Space Marines is next for us all to play with and that means time for me to start that Imperial Fists force i've always wanted to. I've been on a 40k hiatus for around 6 or so years now, but I've been following it for the past year looking for a spot to get back into it. That spot is very soon. I've been looking at various images of them and come across this as my inspiration for my army:
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I love the armour variation and gritty, dirty look to them as opposed to a bright golden yellow.
So onto why i started this thread in the first place; i need some help from you guys. I think i know the general fluff of 40k pretty well but aside from Dark Angels my knowledge of chapters is pretty limited outside of major events, characters and style. I understand general chapter organisation but not so much the intricacies of the Imperial Fists. I personally prefer to model/paint my force in a "mostly" fluff correct way as it helps me get into the army better.
I'll detail what i already (think) I know:
General codex chapter organisation (battle companies, reserve companies etc)
Are considered possibly the best representation/example of the codex aside from the Ultramarine's?
Specialization in siege, urban and defense warfare.
Preference for ranged and heavily armored/armed units? (Devastators, Terminators, Dreadnoughts etc?)
Lack 2 of the gene-seed organs (the acid spit and stasis ones).
Scrimshaw fallen comrades hands with intricate patters.
Have an odd tendency to inflict self punishment for discipline.
Were one of the 3 legions to fight on Terra at the end of the Horus Heresy.
Hatred of the Iron Warriors.
Though i could go on, these are the main things i believe i know about the Imperial Fists and would very much appreciate any help if i am missing anything.
Though i also have some questions if anyone is kind enough to answer them:
I plan to be fielding the 5th company, who to my understanding have black shoulder rims?
What are the colours of the other companies shoulder rims? (In case i field any marines from other/reserve companies).
How are sergeants denoted? I have seen red helmets with a white stripe dowe the middle but also others such as a white helmet or a full red helmet. Are there any denotations on the armour aside from the helmet?
How are squad and company markings denoted? (I know the arrow for Tactical's, Chevron for Devestator's etc. I mean more squad numbers/markings and any additional company markings/heraldry).
Do any of them wear their scrimshaws on their armour into battle? If so any ideas what i could use to represent this on the models?
Do they favour any particular mark or power armour?
What marks of power armour do they have available to them?
Which mark of power armour do you feel best represents them?
Is there any particular tactics or doctrines they use that I am unaware of?
Is there any specific weaponry or vehicles they favour?
Is there any images of each of their company banners?
Generally is there anything else when it comes to their appearance, markings and iconography that i am
missing?
Edit: How are the 1st company veterans denoted outside of a crux terminatus? I think they are white shoulder rims and helmet but i have seen other variations. Same goes for Terminators. Help with this one would be greatly appreciated.
If you've read this far thank you, and if you can help me with any of this thankyou again. Anything Imperial Fists i would love to hear about. :)
Also if anyone wants to know the source of the images, it's from this fellows flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arions/
4732 4733 4734
I love the armour variation and gritty, dirty look to them as opposed to a bright golden yellow.
So onto why i started this thread in the first place; i need some help from you guys. I think i know the general fluff of 40k pretty well but aside from Dark Angels my knowledge of chapters is pretty limited outside of major events, characters and style. I understand general chapter organisation but not so much the intricacies of the Imperial Fists. I personally prefer to model/paint my force in a "mostly" fluff correct way as it helps me get into the army better.
I'll detail what i already (think) I know:
General codex chapter organisation (battle companies, reserve companies etc)
Are considered possibly the best representation/example of the codex aside from the Ultramarine's?
Specialization in siege, urban and defense warfare.
Preference for ranged and heavily armored/armed units? (Devastators, Terminators, Dreadnoughts etc?)
Lack 2 of the gene-seed organs (the acid spit and stasis ones).
Scrimshaw fallen comrades hands with intricate patters.
Have an odd tendency to inflict self punishment for discipline.
Were one of the 3 legions to fight on Terra at the end of the Horus Heresy.
Hatred of the Iron Warriors.
Though i could go on, these are the main things i believe i know about the Imperial Fists and would very much appreciate any help if i am missing anything.
Though i also have some questions if anyone is kind enough to answer them:
I plan to be fielding the 5th company, who to my understanding have black shoulder rims?
What are the colours of the other companies shoulder rims? (In case i field any marines from other/reserve companies).
How are sergeants denoted? I have seen red helmets with a white stripe dowe the middle but also others such as a white helmet or a full red helmet. Are there any denotations on the armour aside from the helmet?
How are squad and company markings denoted? (I know the arrow for Tactical's, Chevron for Devestator's etc. I mean more squad numbers/markings and any additional company markings/heraldry).
Do any of them wear their scrimshaws on their armour into battle? If so any ideas what i could use to represent this on the models?
Do they favour any particular mark or power armour?
What marks of power armour do they have available to them?
Which mark of power armour do you feel best represents them?
Is there any particular tactics or doctrines they use that I am unaware of?
Is there any specific weaponry or vehicles they favour?
Is there any images of each of their company banners?
Generally is there anything else when it comes to their appearance, markings and iconography that i am
missing?
Edit: How are the 1st company veterans denoted outside of a crux terminatus? I think they are white shoulder rims and helmet but i have seen other variations. Same goes for Terminators. Help with this one would be greatly appreciated.
If you've read this far thank you, and if you can help me with any of this thankyou again. Anything Imperial Fists i would love to hear about. :)
Also if anyone wants to know the source of the images, it's from this fellows flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arions/