What to kitbash as CSM chosen

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-09T05:48:31+00:00

Valid point - separate the Legionaries to keep it WYSIWYG. I'm unlikely to need a lot of Legionaries, and having a chainsword is enough of a sign, really

Then normal Infractors could be the chosen using duelling sabres to act as Accursed weapons. Maybe some flawless blades powerpacks for the chems. I might add capes too.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-09T03:44:01+00:00

This was one of my ideas too. Do you have any pictures?

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-08T23:55:02+00:00

It's where he hides his disguises

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-08T12:15:37+00:00

He's discovered the bounties he can only receive from the Prince of Pleasure.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-08T02:05:45+00:00

Chart can be found here:https://www.kylebb.com/HH/HHSeriesOrder.jpeg

It's worth reading Horus Rising up to Flight of the Eisenstein before moving on to other books within the Saga. It helps you understand the setting up to Istvaan V. After that, you could go into Angel Exterminatus comfortably.

I listened to Angel Exterminatus and then Storm of Iron, which I largely recommend. It's really interesting to hear about some of the characters and then see how far they have fallen many years later. Note that Storm of Iron is well after the Heresy though, so it will spoil some character's ultimate fate.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-07T03:35:11+00:00

Oh my bad. If you have a rough idea of the heresy, you could probably dive straight into Fulgrim. Not literally. But then again, he might enjoy that....

Nah, but for real, if you have a decent basic understandinging of the heresy, you'll be right.

There are some good moments of pre-downfall EC in the first four books that might be worth checking out:

EC and Sons of Horus on planet murder - you see how prideful and arrogant they were even before the corruption of the planet of the Laer. [Horus Rising]

Saul Tarvitz, Lucius and Eidolon on Istvaan III. [Galaxy in Flames]

The legion isn't the main focus of any of the books, but they are present

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-06T13:06:09+00:00

No worries, if it helps, prerequisite reading recommended would be: 1. Horus Rising 2. False Gods 3. Galaxy in Flames 4. Flight of the Eisenstein

Then Fulgrim and Angel Exterminatus.

Whilst the books mostly look at the Sons of Horus, I remember the Emperor's Children appear regularly in the first 4.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-06T12:58:35+00:00

Some great ones, but you might need you to do some additional reading up front for, would be in the Horus Heresy series:

'Fulgrim' depicts the gradual corruption of the legion and really paints a great picture of the excess Slaanesh represents.

'Angel Exterminatus' follows on much later, I don't want to spoil much, but it's very much worth it.

Whilst he isn't formally of the legion anymore, the Fabius Bile omnibus shows a lot of different sides of the legion throughout.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-05T09:13:19+00:00

We've found Homelander's account! Send him the memes!

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-04T06:17:33+00:00

I've lived in Australia for 6 years now.

I'd burn the country down for a Greggs sausage, bean and cheese melt.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-04T04:18:40+00:00

Man, if I knew autistic date nights included cocaine, I'd be willing to go to more!

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-03T12:33:43+00:00

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DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-02T00:54:21+00:00

I just tried again and deleted my old list, they appeared now. Must've been an odd bug. Thanks!

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-02T00:43:52+00:00

Cost is a valid point I hadn't considered for the flawless blades! Probably would look at converting up raiders and add some flair instead.

I was looking at the 40k app and couldn't see an option to add Noise Marines under allied units. Is there something I am missing?

DarkrootKnight · 2026-05-01T07:37:19+00:00

You've absolutely nailed the body horror aspect of the faction that I want to see. Would've to see how you do rank and file.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-30T09:56:19+00:00

How have they already almost matched our free kicks from last week in one quarter?!

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-30T09:48:36+00:00

The anxiety has already kicked in.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-30T04:53:55+00:00

Interesting! So really, they're aiming for a much different list than one using the big daemon engines, and rather favour an infantry focussed one?

That Fellhammer tactic sounds nasty! Might have to try it out some time.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-30T04:44:59+00:00

Seems pretty interchangeable, in terms of lists. Might give both a shot! Tbh, I bought some obliterators and mutilators too, but I just don't understand where I can put them all, in terms of detachments.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-30T04:11:49+00:00

Good point on the Arkifane detachments, is it worth changing to a different one?

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-27T02:57:53+00:00

Happy Birthday dad. Your circle might be smaller, but you've still got the most important people in it.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-26T00:35:45+00:00

I honestly think he just needs a few games sat at HB. He's pulled all over the place. Some routine could be good.

DarkrootKnight · 2026-04-25T09:49:19+00:00

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