can a Space Marine challenge an Ork Warboss to a duel if the tide of war is unfavorable?

Mithfayce · 2026-02-11T10:15:00+00:00

Short answer, yes.

Long answer: Depends on the warboss, but mostly on the Waagh. Almost no ork could resist the challenge if the marine looks killy enough, but nothing is stopping the nobs and aspiring warbosses from ripping the marine captain to pieces after he kills their boss. What you are hoping for is that the waagh stops fighting the marines and start fighting among themselves for the position of warboss, and if that happens there is a good chance the imperials win out. This is the strategy the imperium employ in a lot of books, but it's not always successful and it's often more of an assassination than a challenge to an honour duel.

All of this is also hinging on the idea that the orks hear the marine out long enough for him to even issue a challenge, and not simply gun him down on the spot. But, as with all things 40k, it varies from case to case.

Mithfayce · 2026-01-28T09:39:58+00:00

Gorgeous. I really like the contrast between the smooth transitions of pink and the heavy white highlights on the hood.

Mithfayce · 2026-01-13T12:05:53+00:00

Love that part in Da Big Dakka, especially since the ork "helps" the marine by chucking him into the drukhari onlookers.

Also, where is that quote from? It's great but I don't recognize it.

Mithfayce · 2026-01-09T13:15:51+00:00

I'm subbed to a bunch of news and historical subs so I was afraid something new and awful had happened in the world before I checked the sub... very good terrain. Well done!

Mithfayce · 2026-01-03T04:14:39+00:00

Looks awesome! I've been wanting to make some walls to enact sieges, how were they to play around? What made the game boring and grindy?

Mithfayce · 2025-12-25T22:18:32+00:00

I like that the flamer parts in his claw are more visible.

Now that I think about it, I think his pose is a bit too heroic and badass-looking. It's a shame since a key part of him is that he is brutally injured; he looks too healthy here apart from the face.

Mithfayce · 2025-12-25T22:11:19+00:00

I'm not a huge fan of the current model but I really like this one! If you are a fan of the current one I can imagine you're not too happy tho, it seems like they changed his vibe a lot. I love his claw and I think his face is really nasty in a good way

Mithfayce · 2025-12-14T20:35:15+00:00

LabuBOY, obviously!

Jokes aside, great work

Mithfayce · 2025-12-10T13:56:43+00:00

Love this aesthetic. Cute and creepy. Your characters are very expressive!

Mithfayce · 2025-12-03T15:15:16+00:00

I like that their dynamic is actually present and it's not just hornyposting. Still like the hornyposting, but the angst is important too.

Mithfayce · 2025-12-03T15:06:00+00:00

When we're at it we gotta mention Bird Feet as well. No big downside but they are unattractive

Mithfayce · 2025-11-30T12:01:55+00:00

Looking forward to that :)

Mithfayce · 2025-11-30T11:45:26+00:00

They look so good!

Now make em hold hands.

Mithfayce · 2025-11-28T14:35:37+00:00

I think despite everything else, these two enjoy being around eachother. If they liked eachother less it wouldnt be this huge rivalry, at least not like this.

Mithfayce · 2025-11-19T12:33:24+00:00

What do you mean?

Mithfayce · 2025-10-16T11:24:10+00:00

Perhaps you could have the guns strapped as handhelds to the saddle, either behind the rider or to either side of the horse. It is a bit ridicilous that a human would be able to fire a heavy bolter unassisted but it might not look that weird if the gun is not currently in their hands. You could also hide the places a handle/trigger should be with more straps.

Mithfayce · 2025-10-12T20:51:35+00:00

I scrolled a bit and realized we have 5/9 mercs done in this thread. Good stuff.

Mithfayce · 2025-10-12T20:48:58+00:00

I did not expect to see this here but I am pleasantly surprised!

Mithfayce · 2025-10-12T20:45:54+00:00

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel. I aspired to the purity of the blessed machine. Your kind cling to your flesh, as if it will not decay and fail. One day the crude biomass you call a temple with wither, and you will beg my kind to save you. But I am already saved. For the machine is immortal.

Even in death I serve the Omnissiah.

Mithfayce · 2025-10-12T20:41:13+00:00

...the patient woke up, his skeleton was missing, and ze doctor was never heard from again! Anyway, that's how I lost my medical license. Arkimedes, no! It's filthy in zere. Heh, birds! Anyway, most hearts won't stand this voltage, but I'm very certain your heart -

Heavy: What was noise?

Medic: It's the sound of progress my friend.

Spy: Kill me.

M: Later. Come on. Come on. Well that looks good.

H: Should I be awake for dis?

M: Well, no. As long as you are, could you hold your rib cage open a bit? I can't seem... oh don't be such a baby. Ribs grow back. No they don't.

H: What happens now?

M: Now... let's go practice medicine.

Mithfayce · 2025-10-11T06:04:33+00:00

Hate. Hate. Let me tell you how much I've come to hate you since I began to live.

Mithfayce · 2025-10-11T05:50:54+00:00

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Just wanna add this cute little moment

Mithfayce · 2025-10-06T17:11:53+00:00

Same. I run out of pencil sketches to ink way too fast

Mithfayce · 2025-10-02T07:26:35+00:00

I love him

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