The Warhammer 40.000/Fantasy Discussion Thread Mk.II

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Yeah the new standard Chaos Marines look sick. 100% compatible with Horus Heresy and current Space Marine/Chaos Space Marine kits as well when it comes to shoulders and heads, at least. Very tempted to pick some up when they release.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

So I'm back after receiving and playing the Horus Heresy board game that Fantasy Flight made. After three games, I can honestly say its pretty good. My copy, despite being used, was in excellent shape all around.

I wish I had someone to play with other than myself though. Maybe then I could actually see a different outcome, because so far the Imperium has won all three games. Granted, I made a HUGE mistake as Chaos on the third game.

[The Imperial Reach]

The Emperor frowns upon such heretical notions.

Because if there's one thing the Imperium is known for, it's the absolutely unrestricted free trade of goods and services, utterly unhindered by the vast bureaucracy and rigid dogmas so common in the realm of Man.

You're right, the Emperor is very clearly a Socialist.

/s

[Hurdergaryp]

Because if there's one thing the Imperium is known for, it's the absolutely unrestricted free trade of goods and services, utterly unhindered by the vast bureaucracy and rigid dogmas so common in the realm of Man.

You're right, the Emperor is very clearly a Socialist.

/s

Not likely, but the Imperium is not exactly libertarian either. Not paying your taxes is undoubtedly considered heresy.

[Northern Davincia]

You're right, the Emperor is very clearly a Socialist.

/s

Not likely, but the Imperium is not exactly libertarian either. Not paying your taxes is undoubtedly considered heresy.

It ain't easy servin' the Emperor.

[Impaled Nazarene]

Not likely, but the Imperium is not exactly libertarian either. Not paying your taxes is undoubtedly considered heresy.

It ain't easy servin' the Emperor.

The best way to serve the Emperor is getting easily manipulated by Tzeentch and destroying the webway project thus dooming the golden age of the empire.

[Chan Island]

New multi part chaos marines:

(Image)

I think the real story is... magazines and clips are definitely, never, ever, heretical.

[The Imperial Reach]

You're right, the Emperor is very clearly a Socialist.

/s

Not likely, but the Imperium is not exactly libertarian either. Not paying your taxes is undoubtedly considered heresy.

Libertarianism =/= Capitalism

[Herador]

You're right, the Emperor is very clearly a Socialist.

/s

Not likely, but the Imperium is not exactly libertarian either. Not paying your taxes is undoubtedly considered heresy.

If someone can quote me Imperial tax code that doesn't involve paying your man-tax, I'll send you a surprise in the mail.

Emp's politics seemed to be "fuk you, gib loyalty" and the Imperium after him seemed to be "fuk you, gib conscripts", so either way you cut it I think neither would appeal to right or left extreme or otherwise. I mean, I think we can all agree they violate the NAP.

Not likely, but the Imperium is not exactly libertarian either. Not paying your taxes is undoubtedly considered heresy.

Libertarianism =/= Capitalism

The two lose their distinction when you compare them to an entity that is so massively bureaucratic and tax focused that it's considered a religious offense to fuck with either. Sheet, one of the Imperial Knight novels has it's main plot kick off because some dude decided to say "no" to the tax man and got his planet invaded.

[Baltenstein]

Simply put, there are four big conditions that a planetary government whose world is part of the Imperium absolutely has to fulfill and which are non-negotiable on the Imperium's part:

1.) Pay your regular tithes (be they financial payments, goods/resources and/or new recruits for the IG)
2.) Honor the Imperial Creed (how strictly this one is enforced is up to how much sway the Adeptus Ministorum has in that particular system)
3.) Don't get cozy with Xenos
4.) Keep tabs on your psyker population and report them to the Inquisition

Beyound that, there really aren't many regulations on the cultural, financial and political governance of an Imperial world. One can imagine planets run by socialist communes, Fascist military juntas, hyper-libertarian corporate paradises and centrist multi-party parliamentary systems. The Imperium is fairly laissez-faire in that regard.

[Baltenstein]

New multi part chaos marines:

(Image)

I like the poses, but not sure about the new heads/helmet. Their exaggeratedly evil/demonic looking visages seem to be a throwback to the old 2nd Edi CSM.

I like the dude who is holding his ammo belt with one hand in particular though. Seems like the sort of rad weapon usage you'd never see an Ultramarine do.

Also I'm wondering, Are those OldMarine-sized or Primaris-sized?

[Crookfur]

New multi part chaos marines:

(Image)

I like the poses, but not sure about the new heads/helmet. Their exaggeratedly evil/demonic looking visages seem to be a throwback to the old 2nd Edi CSM.

I like the dude who is holding his ammo belt with one hand in particular though. Seems like the sort of rad weapon usage you'd never see an Ultramarine do.

Also I'm wondering, Are those OldMarine-sized or Primaris-sized?

Given the interchangeability mentioned previously I would guess old marine Size or at least close to it in certain areas.

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

New multi part chaos marines:

(Image)

I like the poses, but not sure about the new heads/helmet. Their exaggeratedly evil/demonic looking visages seem to be a throwback to the old 2nd Edi CSM.

I like the dude who is holding his ammo belt with one hand in particular though. Seems like the sort of rad weapon usage you'd never see an Ultramarine do.

Also I'm wondering, Are those OldMarine-sized or Primaris-sized?

In between, like the new Death Guard and Thousand Sons models, I reckon.

Primaris Marines can still use regular Marine heads and shoulders as well. These guys aren't that size (saw the Shadowspear ones in store today together with the Vanguard Primaris) but they're definitely bigger than the old ones as well.

[New Visayan Islands]

For some reason, I'm curious as to Primaris Diomedes; if/when he gets a tabletop representation, what would his abilities be...?

[Baltenstein]

I like the poses, but not sure about the new heads/helmet. Their exaggeratedly evil/demonic looking visages seem to be a throwback to the old 2nd Edi CSM.

I like the dude who is holding his ammo belt with one hand in particular though. Seems like the sort of rad weapon usage you'd never see an Ultramarine do.

Also I'm wondering, Are those OldMarine-sized or Primaris-sized?

In between, like the new Death Guard and Thousand Sons models, I reckon.

Primaris Marines can still use regular Marine heads and shoulders as well. These guys aren't that size (saw the Shadowspear ones in store today together with the Vanguard Primaris) but they're definitely bigger than the old ones as well.

Found a comparison picture with the Blackstone Fortress CSM:

I assume the new regular CSM are the same size as him.

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

Simply put, there are four big conditions that a planetary government whose world is part of the Imperium absolutely has to fulfill and which are non-negotiable on the Imperium's part:

1.) Pay your regular tithes (be they financial payments, goods/resources and/or new recruits for the IG)
2.) Honor the Imperial Creed (how strictly this one is enforced is up to how much sway the Adeptus Ministorum has in that particular system)
3.) Don't get cozy with Xenos
4.) Keep tabs on your psyker population and report them to the Inquisition

Beyound that, there really aren't many regulations on the cultural, financial and political governance of an Imperial world. One can imagine planets run by socialist communes, Fascist military juntas, hyper-libertarian corporate paradises and centrist multi-party parliamentary systems. The Imperium is fairly laissez-faire in that regard.

Well it seems to me that the Imperium would probably be much more centralized and totalitarian if it could actually manage it. In practice, its not really a viable option due to the extreme size of the Imperium and the unreliability as well as immense time it can often take for interplanetary communication/travel. In a sense, it is kind of like the late Roman Empire (which is almost certainly not a coincidence).

[The Imperial Reach]

Simply put, there are four big conditions that a planetary government whose world is part of the Imperium absolutely has to fulfill and which are non-negotiable on the Imperium's part:

1.) Pay your regular tithes (be they financial payments, goods/resources and/or new recruits for the IG)
2.) Honor the Imperial Creed (how strictly this one is enforced is up to how much sway the Adeptus Ministorum has in that particular system)
3.) Don't get cozy with Xenos
4.) Keep tabs on your psyker population and report them to the Inquisition

Beyound that, there really aren't many regulations on the cultural, financial and political governance of an Imperial world. One can imagine planets run by socialist communes, Fascist military juntas, hyper-libertarian corporate paradises and centrist multi-party parliamentary systems. The Imperium is fairly laissez-faire in that regard.

Well it seems to me that the Imperium would probably be much more centralized and totalitarian if it could actually manage it. In practice, its not really a viable option due to the extreme size of the Imperium and the unreliability as well as immense time it can often take for interplanetary communication/travel. In a sense, it is kind of like the late Roman Empire (which is almost certainly not a coincidence).

But that would mean Holy Terra is the city of Rome and is thus on the verge of being sacked by invaders from the nor-

Oh.

[The Imperial Reach]

Guilliman confirmed for Syagrius, I guess. Or maybe Zeno?

[Impaled Nazarene]

Well it seems to me that the Imperium would probably be much more centralized and totalitarian if it could actually manage it. In practice, its not really a viable option due to the extreme size of the Imperium and the unreliability as well as immense time it can often take for interplanetary communication/travel. In a sense, it is kind of like the late Roman Empire (which is almost certainly not a coincidence).

But that would mean Holy Terra is the city of Rome and is thus on the verge of being sacked by invaders from the nor-

Oh.

Subvert expectations, invade from the WEAST

[Guardians of the Holy Bowling Alley]

But that would mean Holy Terra is the city of Rome and is thus on the verge of being sacked by invaders from the nor-

Oh.

Subvert expectations, invade from the WEAST

Someone get Games Workshop on the phone, I think we just found an excellent head-writer over here.

[The Huskar Social Union]

But that would mean Holy Terra is the city of Rome and is thus on the verge of being sacked by invaders from the nor-

Oh.

Subvert expectations, invade from the WEAST

Hire Rian Johnson.



Actually yes do this, i want the RAGE. THE RAGE WOULD SUMMON KHORNE HIMSELF INTO THE MORTAL REALM

[Baltenstein]

Subvert expectations, invade from the WEAST

Someone get Games Workshop on the phone, I think we just found an excellent head-writer over here.

There already IS a fuckhuge invasion from the galactic East, truth be told.

[Impaled Nazarene]

Someone get Games Workshop on the phone, I think we just found an excellent head-writer over here.

There already IS a fuckhuge invasion from the galactic East, truth be told.

I said WEAST not EAST.

[The Imperial Reach]

There already IS a fuckhuge invasion from the galactic East, truth be told.

I said WEAST not EAST.

You're fired again.

[Chan Island]

There already IS a fuckhuge invasion from the galactic East, truth be told.

I said WEAST not EAST.

So... Weeb East then?

OH EMPEROR, THE TAU ARE COMING!