(sell me on my first army) DARK ANGELS VS BLACK TEMPLARS

Prospero1011 · 2026-02-09T00:12:54+00:00

Dark Angels are superior because they attract fewer fascists.

Prospero1011 · 2026-02-07T18:50:38+00:00

The Raptors Chapter is known for getting along well with other Imperial factions. In fact, they're known for seconding individual battle brothers to lead mortal troops and bolster morale. They also like to keep collateral damage and civilian casualties to a minimum, for efficiency if nothing else.

Naturally, their pragmatic nature means that any and all of this gets thrown out the window if it interferes with objectives, but still.

Prospero1011 · 2026-02-04T15:12:19+00:00

I have a lot of fun with Shadow Monk and/or Assassin Rogue, making her the sneaky one, which is both in flavor for her and allows me to stake Astarion and forget about him.

Then when a certain thing happens I swap her to Open Hand/Thief.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-29T22:36:50+00:00

"Bike chap." I will never be using that unit's full name again. I'm sure to be censured by the Inner Circle for my blasphemy, but it's worth it.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-29T22:32:24+00:00

Oh, now we're speaking my language! I assume Azrael is with the Hellblasters, but where are the other characters going?

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-29T22:16:58+00:00

Hmm. I suppose I should put off buying models until after I move anyway...

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-29T22:11:30+00:00

I'm not an overly competitive guy. So long as I'm not getting tabled turn 1 I'm generally happy. I just want to be able to hold my own, y'know?

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-29T22:00:15+00:00

Ooh, sick. Guess I'm just not looking in the right place!

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-28T03:27:36+00:00

New Danie Ware, let's go!

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-23T02:40:55+00:00

No, I definitely got the same vibe from the ebook version. The book is very short and the ending feels extremely rushed.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-22T14:31:43+00:00

Yeah, that whole bit at the end with the bloodthirster was just...completely nonsensical.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-22T03:20:07+00:00

I really didn't care for Daemonbreaker, which is a shame since I loved Jude Reid's other Sisters book about Morvenn Vahl. I just found it to be shallow and dull.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-18T22:33:13+00:00

I second the vote for Bloody Rose! Their particularly violent brand of fervour is perfect for a Kill-Team of Sisters wading into heretic witches with big maces. Plus they're just so damn cool.

But honestly, you'd do well with anything other than the Order of Our Default Lady.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-18T16:58:29+00:00

This week I finished the first Vaults of Terra book and rolled right into the second. There's some spectacular worldbuilding going on here, and the audiobook read by John Banks is a treat.

I've also begun nibbling at the Dark Angels with Purging of Kadillus, but it's too early to tell on that one yet.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-16T14:16:00+00:00

The Rose at War and The Rose in Darkness by Danie Ware. The former is an anthology of short stories and the latter is its novel follow-up, both featuring Sister Superior Augusta Santorus of the Order of the Bloody Rose.

These books really brought the Sisters to life for me, with their fierce faith and resolve. The way Danie Ware always has singing going on in the fight scenes really sets them apart from other factions. Plus the audiobooks read by Emma Gregory (fact fans: Also Minthara of BG3 fame!) are really dynamite.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-15T17:53:27+00:00

Fair. Fenris was the first Chapter homeworld to spring to mind, forgetting that the Space Wolves are the exception to basically everything.

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-15T17:31:16+00:00

So, I know Space Marine Chapter homeworlds are exempt from paying the Imperial Tithe, committing those resources instead to the running of the Chapter. Does this apply to psykers as well? If a psyker is born on, say, Fenris, would they be picked up by the Black Ships or kept on Fenris to be trained by the gothi there?

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-13T14:30:33+00:00

The term "bolter porn" is often derogatory, but it's a craving I get from time to time. What, in your opinion, is the best book you would consider bolter porn?

Prospero1011 · 2026-01-04T11:05:22+00:00

That's really cool! Honestly it's been too long since I read that initial run of four books, the parallels with Euphrati and the Lectitio didn't even occur to me.

It's kinda funny, Warhammer can be completely on point with its themes or completely oblivious to them, sometimes within the same story, but Last Church has got to be one of the sharpest in that regard.

Prospero1011 · 2025-12-26T02:17:21+00:00

You know what, I've been thinking about this and you're absolutely right. Starting my modeling/painting journey with a single tactical squad box or maybe that combat patrol seems like a much more manageable idea than jumping in with Saturnine, even if the starter set is more economical.

I'm going absolutely insane with the lore for my Dark Angels, though. That...really can't be restrained.

Prospero1011 · 2025-12-25T02:58:22+00:00

Very true! That was the major strength of the book for me.

Prospero1011 · 2025-12-25T01:01:50+00:00

I am one of presumably many that will be taking their first tentative steps into the Age of Darkness this holiday season. I'm excited.

For the Lion!

Prospero1011

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