Space Wolves 7th Edition Codex - First Impressions

As soon as the new Space Wolves Codex was released; I rushed straight to my local Games Workshop to immediately pick up said Codex (as well as the Space Wolves novel Stormcaller). And so for the majority of my weekend was spent reading the new Codex. Tell you what; I actually really love the new Codex. Sure it removed and nerfed several things Space Wolves-esque; but also buffed some things.

Here's a hint; Logan Grimnar is a beast!! And I don't just mean the Canis Helix!!

Sons of Horus Contemptor Dreadnought [WIP]

Welp; I've finally returned from my long as hiatus from Warhammer! This is mostly thanks to Eternal Crusade; but also because I've needed the distraction from real life and games. Somehow I got inspiration from a tad bit of depression...

Regardless; out of all the Legiones Astartes, my favourites would have to be the Sons of Horus/Luna Wolves and the Vlyka Fenryka (Space Wolves)! I super cannot wait for the new Codex and Models!! I see so many opportunities for conversions with that new Space Wolves Dreadnought!!

Anyway, today is about the Sons of Horus Contemptor Dreadnought!

Heresy-Era Sons of Horus

As per my previous post, I mentioned something about me and collecting Sons of Horus. With rumours of a new Chaos Space Marine Codex and with Forge World announcing their Horus Heresy Books, I figured; forget the Luna Wolves, it's time to collect something with a bit more flair, and go with their changed name/colours.

The Luna Wolves/Sons of Horus are perhaps one of my favourite Legions (specially cos of their story and the Horus Heresy novels). So what I reckon, is that I shall be collecting the Sons of Horus,11th Company. As far as I know, the Sons of Horus have 25 Companies, with about half of them with their own story and fluff. So I thought it be much more fun to create my own story and fluff in relation to some of the un-named companies, hence the 11th Company.

But hey, you probably don't care about anything that I'm saying, instead you want to see pics. So here they are:

Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Advance Orders are up

Image from the Warhammer 40K: Dark Vengeance Starter Set

The new 6th Edition Starter set for Warhammer 40K has just been released. However I am slightly disappointed with it. I don't mind the idea of Dark Angels vs Chaos Space Marines (Chaos should win of course), however the set is completely unbalanced. Look, we've got on the Dark Angels side; 10 Tactical Marines with a Plasma Gun, Plasma Cannon and the Sergeant has a Plasma Pistol, 5 Terminators with an Assault Cannon, 3 Ravenwing Bikes (or whatever the hell their names are) with a Plasma Gun/Plasma Pistol and 3 HQs!!! All Chaos have is a Dreadnought look-a-like, 6 Possessed and 10 Guardsman (actually Chaos Cultists, but they still have paper-thin armour).

Pre-Heresy Luna Wolves Army List Ideas

As per the title. I've got 2 Army Lists from 2 different Codexes. The first is from Codex: Space Wolves and the other is from Codex: Space Marines. Truth be told, I dunno which Codex would suit Pre-Heresy Luna Wolves. If rumours are true, then I'm even considering the new (6th Edition) Codex: Chaos Space Marines.

Supposedly the rumours state that Chaos Space Marines will have something akin to "The Eye of the Gods" which would grant bonuses to those who win Challenges. This doesn't sound like Luna Wolves at all (more like Pre-Heresy Word Bearers). Yet the Codex will supposedly have Chaos Space Marines with Bolter, Bolt Pistol and Close Combat Weapon, which from my understanding, is the exact armament of (almost) all the Legions. In addition they can take a squad of 20 which is normally the average squad size of most Legions.

If you restrict yourself to taking certain units then you can have a pretty decent representation of the Legions. Some units such as the Khorne Berserkers (who are rumoured to supposedly have Rage and an AP5 Weapon) can represent allied World Eaters or within justification an elite/veteran unit of the Luna Wolves (or any Legion for that matter).

But then again, we gotta wait for the Codex to be released first. I hope it's soon, and I hope Chaos Dreadnoughts lose that stupid Crazed rule. Also I hope they can take 2 Twin-Linked Autocannons.

Here's the Army List now:

Pre-Heresy Luna Wolves (WIP) 1

As seen on my deviantART: http://sgt-thaddeus.deviantart.com/#/d55don0

Well, now that horrendous uni is over, I can finally begin work on my project. About time too! I've been looking to do a new Space Marine army for some time. An army with awesome characters (to tell some form of a narrative battle) and with a white colour scheme. And Luna Wolves fit the bill. Tho they might also be Star Phantoms. I really can't decide which Legion or Chapter to choose. And with 6th Edition coming out tomorrow, I really can't decide.