My Reconnaissance submission mentioned I've started a new 30k army based on the Imperial Militia & cults list. Most of my force will be composed of the elite grenadiers unit. They have pretty good stats for humans and a good selection of war gear. The list also include units with less than impressive stats. I decided to address this disparity by making the lesser troops an auxiliary to the main force of grenadiers. In Praetorian of Dorn, the Inferallti Hussars are defending space stations and likely operate in close coordination with the imperial fleet (armada in 30k I think). They would likely draw support from the naval infantry stationed on these ships. They would probably be inferior troops as they haven't seen much action. I decided to have fun with the uniforms and give them full dress uniforms to represent troops that have been spending the Horus Heresy in relative comfort. The uniforms also suggest that their deployment is a position of privilege reserved for those who have "friends" in the Imperial Court.
The models are from Anvil Industry and will be used as crew for some rapier batteries I'll have ready for next week. There's also a platoon commander who clearly has the ear of some administrator on Terra.
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| Platoon Commander in gold hoping this "Heresy" thing just blows over. |
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| Note the bagpiper on the left. What could be better in the sealed environment of a star ship than bagpipes! |
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| No wait! It's this way! |
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Mike, I've never seen this unit before, but I do like their old world look. Almost like the cast of 'HIMS Pinafore'! Or is the commanding officer the Very Model of a Modern Major-General, perhaps?
Bagpipes are necessary for unit morale. They are a reminder that whatever the enemy may do to you, it can't be anywhere near as bad as what your own side can inflict upon you if you don't toe the line!
50 well-earned points, Mike - well done!
Ev
Always nice to see naval infantry and bonus bagpipes, what's not to like!
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Well done Mike, I'll second Ev's G&S references as that was first thing that came to my mind too! Really goofy unit, and I mean that in the nicest possible way.
ReplyDeleteA really clean, ship-shape painting style. Impressive.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Mike. Isn't is amazing how so many other sculptors managed to out-do the disappointing Imperial Guard plastics released by GW?
ReplyDeletevery nice
ReplyDeleteNice work Mike :)
ReplyDeleteNice work. The officer looks a tad overdressed, but his troops look like professionals.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Cheers
ReplyDeleteNice work Mike! Quite a departure from the grimness of 30k, but I guess it really suits the navy boys just fine!
ReplyDeleteNice! Really like the Steampunk vibe they have.
ReplyDeleteI love these REMFs, especially the fact that they have a bagpiper. They should have something like a Starbucks cart that they would use as a rallypoint. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat work Mike.
ReplyDeleteReally nice unit, Mike. I favor the guard over space marines just because of the vast and varied regiments. Brilliant making of a Navy shore party here!
ReplyDeleteThese are fun Mike - nice idea for a force
ReplyDeleteThat's very cool, and looks the part! The bagpipes are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat versions of the Armada dress uniform. It's kinda reminding me of the Mordians, anyway: great work!
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