millest
10-01-2015, 04:59 AM
Hello Folks,
welcome to my first completed force in so, so, so, so many years! I know it isn't huge, it is only 500 points after all but after picking up a brush for the first time in years it feels great. I must say not only am I pleased with the overall results but I'm very pleased with myself for meeting every aspect of the challenge, from fluff and list to the models and the terrain. I must apologise for the pics though, at present it's very overcast and the light isn't great, dont worry though this is something I will be looking to remedy for future picture taking.
As I say I am pleased and when it comes to the 750 expansion there are somethings I'd like to add to these guys or change, chief amongst them is backpacks all round, replace flesh heads with gas masks, pick out the icons etc in white and finally see about adding some litanies and text to discreet areas of the vehicles. They aren't big adds but I think they will add to the feel and fluff more.
The overall aspect of the army really does please me. I have tried to follow the same patterns and schemes all the way through and I think the very limited palette works well, especially when used to mimic the Tank camo on things like cloaks and gun Shields. The other thing that ties the force together well is the use of the Secret Weapon Minis bases, these are great and will be getting a review later. I also found that only having a limited choice on some of the bases (mainly the 60mm ones) meant I had to be creative and convert them, something that actually was more fun then I anticipated.
Other little nods are the small conversions dotted through out, like the chimera (virtual cookie for those spotting all the work), the bits and pieces in the Veteran Squad as well as the HQ choice. There are lots of little things here and there and there is a virtual cookie for the first person to spot the one and only metal GW component used in the Infantry (the Secret Weapon Packs don't count).
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The 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary Force
The 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary Force History
Currently Operating on the Eastern fringes the 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary force was initially tasked with the exploration and eradication of Tau enclaves and inroads in to the region of space to the galactic north of Quintairn. Under the direct control of the Ordo Xenos for the duration of the campaign the 1313th were tasked with stamping the Emperors authority on worlds that were only nominally under the control of the Eagle, eradicating those worlds infested with tau and persecuting those that openly consorted with the alien.
It wasn't long however before on the outpost world of Troya Majorus that a greater threat came to light in the form of a genestealer cult.
Upon discovery the cult threw themselves at the members of the Expeditionary force with tooth, claw and more conventional weapons. This single horrific attack which resulted in the complete destruction of the capital, Hawkesfall, soon revealed an infestation covering a number of neighbouring systems and only hinted at the horrors to come. The Campaign on Troya Majorus dragged on in to the close of 881.M41 when Troya Majorus fell.
Pre-empted by the screams of Astropaths, Navigators and psykers alike the Tyranid reinforcements arrived. The invading tyranids were identified as Splinter fleet Tenebre and the full menace of the Xenos threat, both Tau and Tyranid, was revealed and all out war reigned.
Since this time more attacks have come to light and the marauding destruction of the Splinter fleet has shown to cover a vast swathe of planets on the periphery of both the Human and Tau empires. It is here that the 1313th is now engaged in an all out war on two fronts with two of the most dangerous foes the imperium faces.
The 1313th Expeditionary Force are currently on permanent detachment to the Inquisitional Enclave at Quintairn, the forces of the Lignum Iugo are proud to serve the Inquisition with distinction in campaigns across the region. Originating in the Eastern Regions of the Britarius Sector the world of Lignum Iugo is a careful balance between Industry and Cultivation providing many local systems with large quantities of food and technology. The regiments of Lignum Iugo are known for the dual specialties in Air Assault and Scouting but amongst these regiments the 1300's stand apart from the rest.
The 1300 regiments, those bearing the numbers 1300-1399, are considered by many in the sector as a guard force without peer, of particular note are the regiments of the 1313th, 1349th and 1373rd. Selected only from the best men and women of the planets many regiments and the brightest and most martial students from the planets Scholams the 1300's are some of the best in their fields.
Referred to as Expeditionary forces the 1300's are forces that are sent on either the most critical of missions or campaigns where a hard hitting strike force is required. Their most common role however is acting as a fighting force whilst assigned to Rogue Traders, Adeptus Mechanicus Exploratory forces or, given their proximity to Quintairn, as Inquisitional Troopers. The 1313th is one such regiment who by their deeds has seen the regiment seconded permanently to the Quintairn enclave. It is here where they have fought under the Insignia of numerous Inquisitors of various Ordos before the current assignment which sees them battling the dual threat of Tau and Tyranid incursions on the Eastern Fringes.
Members of the 1300s, rarely return to Lignum Iugo as the troopers they once were, scarred and decorated they often go on to lead other regiments raised from the planet. Some are requested to serve as bodyguards and retinues for inquisitors, and even other members of the imperial hierarchy should they be deemed deserving. The rarest and most sought after path is that of the honoured few who even join the ranks of the inquisition where the free thinking and autonomous nature of the 1300s shines through and prepares them for the darkness they fight. The knowledge and skills of the 1300s is without peer in the region and is one that the Inquisition is more than happy to encourage, cultivate and utilise.
Army List
The 500 point force was based off the following Army List (any Caveats or errors are explained through out this post) created to represent a similar force and is based on 5th edition - a 6th edition version will come soon:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sinv3qjC3XA/Tlto-pW7RHI/AAAAAAAABfI/qwXuuV3630o/s320/500ig.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sinv3qjC3XA/Tlto-pW7RHI/AAAAAAAABfI/qwXuuV3630o/s1600/500ig.JPG)
500 Point Challenge Images
Below are Images showing The 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary Force at the outset of their expedition in to the Quintairn Sub-sector.
Complete Force
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OejNo4g1U7A/TmXjzSCTlSI/AAAAAAAABgE/lWks_PtNgO0/s320/DSCF3083.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OejNo4g1U7A/TmXjzSCTlSI/AAAAAAAABgE/lWks_PtNgO0/s1600/DSCF3083.JPG)
HQ
Interrogator Ratner (Counts as Psyker)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y9o25oj_5mE/TmXj6PSkskI/AAAAAAAABgI/ZC_s5ukQ18w/s320/DSCF3090.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y9o25oj_5mE/TmXj6PSkskI/AAAAAAAABgI/ZC_s5ukQ18w/s1600/DSCF3090.JPG)
Troops
"Custos" Platoon (Troops choice 1)
Platoon HQ
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGMtw8Sdtw8/TmXkAIQZz1I/AAAAAAAABgM/3N_F0Ev1bqQ/s320/DSCF3092.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGMtw8Sdtw8/TmXkAIQZz1I/AAAAAAAABgM/3N_F0Ev1bqQ/s1600/DSCF3092.JPG)
Squad 1
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GxjSbupPsP0/TmXmVBi5ZhI/AAAAAAAABgQ/Mibkn0kaxsk/s320/troop1.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GxjSbupPsP0/TmXmVBi5ZhI/AAAAAAAABgQ/Mibkn0kaxsk/s1600/troop1.jpg)
Squad 2
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fk-moKJ6UbQ/TmXmdE7rQKI/AAAAAAAABgU/BTXH7SfO39I/s320/troop2.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fk-moKJ6UbQ/TmXmdE7rQKI/AAAAAAAABgU/BTXH7SfO39I/s1600/troop2.jpg)
"Subruo" Hardened Veterans Squad and Chimera Transport (Troops choice 2)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FzHZG4xdQ8/TmXm3mJyiJI/AAAAAAAABgY/8DQ8zOrtwa8/s320/hv1.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FzHZG4xdQ8/TmXm3mJyiJI/AAAAAAAABgY/8DQ8zOrtwa8/s1600/hv1.jpg)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HkjU1T7K_qc/TmXnEbV6TkI/AAAAAAAABgc/mNUNq-hUxJA/s320/DSCF3113.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HkjU1T7K_qc/TmXnEbV6TkI/AAAAAAAABgc/mNUNq-hUxJA/s1600/DSCF3113.JPG)
Fast Attack
Sentinel Unit - "Argentum Steed"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eO45P2Jqg4A/TmXnQESfRdI/AAAAAAAABgg/79Q5-qYyt98/s320/DSCF3124.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eO45P2Jqg4A/TmXnQESfRdI/AAAAAAAABgg/79Q5-qYyt98/s1600/DSCF3124.JPG)
Heavy Support
Medusa (counts as Griffon) - "Semotus Mortis"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uyKDti3PEEs/TmXnqUQ6OiI/AAAAAAAABgk/jTn5ITYUSCA/s320/DSCF3126.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uyKDti3PEEs/TmXnqUQ6OiI/AAAAAAAABgk/jTn5ITYUSCA/s1600/DSCF3126.JPG)
Additional Images of the units and terrain above can be found here:
Millest's Complete Force Round-up Album (http://s1034.photobucket.com/albums/a423/MMMblog/TOTG%20-%20Millest/Complete%20Force%20Round-up/)
please be aware these are un-editted so could well be "massive" hope there is something in here you like.
This post is to log the building of the Army rather then the random projects of my Tale of some gamers post
welcome to my first completed force in so, so, so, so many years! I know it isn't huge, it is only 500 points after all but after picking up a brush for the first time in years it feels great. I must say not only am I pleased with the overall results but I'm very pleased with myself for meeting every aspect of the challenge, from fluff and list to the models and the terrain. I must apologise for the pics though, at present it's very overcast and the light isn't great, dont worry though this is something I will be looking to remedy for future picture taking.
As I say I am pleased and when it comes to the 750 expansion there are somethings I'd like to add to these guys or change, chief amongst them is backpacks all round, replace flesh heads with gas masks, pick out the icons etc in white and finally see about adding some litanies and text to discreet areas of the vehicles. They aren't big adds but I think they will add to the feel and fluff more.
The overall aspect of the army really does please me. I have tried to follow the same patterns and schemes all the way through and I think the very limited palette works well, especially when used to mimic the Tank camo on things like cloaks and gun Shields. The other thing that ties the force together well is the use of the Secret Weapon Minis bases, these are great and will be getting a review later. I also found that only having a limited choice on some of the bases (mainly the 60mm ones) meant I had to be creative and convert them, something that actually was more fun then I anticipated.
Other little nods are the small conversions dotted through out, like the chimera (virtual cookie for those spotting all the work), the bits and pieces in the Veteran Squad as well as the HQ choice. There are lots of little things here and there and there is a virtual cookie for the first person to spot the one and only metal GW component used in the Infantry (the Secret Weapon Packs don't count).
===============================================
The 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary Force
The 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary Force History
Currently Operating on the Eastern fringes the 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary force was initially tasked with the exploration and eradication of Tau enclaves and inroads in to the region of space to the galactic north of Quintairn. Under the direct control of the Ordo Xenos for the duration of the campaign the 1313th were tasked with stamping the Emperors authority on worlds that were only nominally under the control of the Eagle, eradicating those worlds infested with tau and persecuting those that openly consorted with the alien.
It wasn't long however before on the outpost world of Troya Majorus that a greater threat came to light in the form of a genestealer cult.
Upon discovery the cult threw themselves at the members of the Expeditionary force with tooth, claw and more conventional weapons. This single horrific attack which resulted in the complete destruction of the capital, Hawkesfall, soon revealed an infestation covering a number of neighbouring systems and only hinted at the horrors to come. The Campaign on Troya Majorus dragged on in to the close of 881.M41 when Troya Majorus fell.
Pre-empted by the screams of Astropaths, Navigators and psykers alike the Tyranid reinforcements arrived. The invading tyranids were identified as Splinter fleet Tenebre and the full menace of the Xenos threat, both Tau and Tyranid, was revealed and all out war reigned.
Since this time more attacks have come to light and the marauding destruction of the Splinter fleet has shown to cover a vast swathe of planets on the periphery of both the Human and Tau empires. It is here that the 1313th is now engaged in an all out war on two fronts with two of the most dangerous foes the imperium faces.
The 1313th Expeditionary Force are currently on permanent detachment to the Inquisitional Enclave at Quintairn, the forces of the Lignum Iugo are proud to serve the Inquisition with distinction in campaigns across the region. Originating in the Eastern Regions of the Britarius Sector the world of Lignum Iugo is a careful balance between Industry and Cultivation providing many local systems with large quantities of food and technology. The regiments of Lignum Iugo are known for the dual specialties in Air Assault and Scouting but amongst these regiments the 1300's stand apart from the rest.
The 1300 regiments, those bearing the numbers 1300-1399, are considered by many in the sector as a guard force without peer, of particular note are the regiments of the 1313th, 1349th and 1373rd. Selected only from the best men and women of the planets many regiments and the brightest and most martial students from the planets Scholams the 1300's are some of the best in their fields.
Referred to as Expeditionary forces the 1300's are forces that are sent on either the most critical of missions or campaigns where a hard hitting strike force is required. Their most common role however is acting as a fighting force whilst assigned to Rogue Traders, Adeptus Mechanicus Exploratory forces or, given their proximity to Quintairn, as Inquisitional Troopers. The 1313th is one such regiment who by their deeds has seen the regiment seconded permanently to the Quintairn enclave. It is here where they have fought under the Insignia of numerous Inquisitors of various Ordos before the current assignment which sees them battling the dual threat of Tau and Tyranid incursions on the Eastern Fringes.
Members of the 1300s, rarely return to Lignum Iugo as the troopers they once were, scarred and decorated they often go on to lead other regiments raised from the planet. Some are requested to serve as bodyguards and retinues for inquisitors, and even other members of the imperial hierarchy should they be deemed deserving. The rarest and most sought after path is that of the honoured few who even join the ranks of the inquisition where the free thinking and autonomous nature of the 1300s shines through and prepares them for the darkness they fight. The knowledge and skills of the 1300s is without peer in the region and is one that the Inquisition is more than happy to encourage, cultivate and utilise.
Army List
The 500 point force was based off the following Army List (any Caveats or errors are explained through out this post) created to represent a similar force and is based on 5th edition - a 6th edition version will come soon:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sinv3qjC3XA/Tlto-pW7RHI/AAAAAAAABfI/qwXuuV3630o/s320/500ig.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sinv3qjC3XA/Tlto-pW7RHI/AAAAAAAABfI/qwXuuV3630o/s1600/500ig.JPG)
500 Point Challenge Images
Below are Images showing The 1313th Lignum Iugo Expeditionary Force at the outset of their expedition in to the Quintairn Sub-sector.
Complete Force
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OejNo4g1U7A/TmXjzSCTlSI/AAAAAAAABgE/lWks_PtNgO0/s320/DSCF3083.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OejNo4g1U7A/TmXjzSCTlSI/AAAAAAAABgE/lWks_PtNgO0/s1600/DSCF3083.JPG)
HQ
Interrogator Ratner (Counts as Psyker)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y9o25oj_5mE/TmXj6PSkskI/AAAAAAAABgI/ZC_s5ukQ18w/s320/DSCF3090.JPG (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y9o25oj_5mE/TmXj6PSkskI/AAAAAAAABgI/ZC_s5ukQ18w/s1600/DSCF3090.JPG)
Troops
"Custos" Platoon (Troops choice 1)
Platoon HQ
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGMtw8Sdtw8/TmXkAIQZz1I/AAAAAAAABgM/3N_F0Ev1bqQ/s320/DSCF3092.JPG (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wGMtw8Sdtw8/TmXkAIQZz1I/AAAAAAAABgM/3N_F0Ev1bqQ/s1600/DSCF3092.JPG)
Squad 1
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GxjSbupPsP0/TmXmVBi5ZhI/AAAAAAAABgQ/Mibkn0kaxsk/s320/troop1.jpg (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GxjSbupPsP0/TmXmVBi5ZhI/AAAAAAAABgQ/Mibkn0kaxsk/s1600/troop1.jpg)
Squad 2
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fk-moKJ6UbQ/TmXmdE7rQKI/AAAAAAAABgU/BTXH7SfO39I/s320/troop2.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fk-moKJ6UbQ/TmXmdE7rQKI/AAAAAAAABgU/BTXH7SfO39I/s1600/troop2.jpg)
"Subruo" Hardened Veterans Squad and Chimera Transport (Troops choice 2)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FzHZG4xdQ8/TmXm3mJyiJI/AAAAAAAABgY/8DQ8zOrtwa8/s320/hv1.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FzHZG4xdQ8/TmXm3mJyiJI/AAAAAAAABgY/8DQ8zOrtwa8/s1600/hv1.jpg)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HkjU1T7K_qc/TmXnEbV6TkI/AAAAAAAABgc/mNUNq-hUxJA/s320/DSCF3113.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HkjU1T7K_qc/TmXnEbV6TkI/AAAAAAAABgc/mNUNq-hUxJA/s1600/DSCF3113.JPG)
Fast Attack
Sentinel Unit - "Argentum Steed"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eO45P2Jqg4A/TmXnQESfRdI/AAAAAAAABgg/79Q5-qYyt98/s320/DSCF3124.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eO45P2Jqg4A/TmXnQESfRdI/AAAAAAAABgg/79Q5-qYyt98/s1600/DSCF3124.JPG)
Heavy Support
Medusa (counts as Griffon) - "Semotus Mortis"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uyKDti3PEEs/TmXnqUQ6OiI/AAAAAAAABgk/jTn5ITYUSCA/s320/DSCF3126.JPG (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uyKDti3PEEs/TmXnqUQ6OiI/AAAAAAAABgk/jTn5ITYUSCA/s1600/DSCF3126.JPG)
Additional Images of the units and terrain above can be found here:
Millest's Complete Force Round-up Album (http://s1034.photobucket.com/albums/a423/MMMblog/TOTG%20-%20Millest/Complete%20Force%20Round-up/)
please be aware these are un-editted so could well be "massive" hope there is something in here you like.
This post is to log the building of the Army rather then the random projects of my Tale of some gamers post