Login |  Register |  FAQ
   
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 9 posts ] 

Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
BlackLegion
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:54 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:13 am
Posts: 8711
Location: Leipzig, Germany, Europe, Sol III, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Universe
So what style should each of the famous Imperial Guard Regiments have in Epic?

We have:
- Cadian Shock Troops
Elite Kasrkin and Whiteshields

- Valhallan Ice Warriors
Close Battle Order

- Tallarn Desert Raiders
Light Infantry

- Mordian Iron Guard
Highly disciplined

- Armageddon Steellegion
Mechanised Ifantry Companies

- Catachan Jungle Fighters
Guerilla Jungle warfare

- Death Korps of Krieg
Lots of Infantry, Siege and Trench warfare

- Vostroyan Firstborns
Elite Infantry

Agreed? Or have you different visions?

I ignored some of the other famous regiments listed in Codex:Imperial Guard such as Canak Skull Takers, Terraxguard, etc because they are only mentioned there and there where never models made for them.




_________________
We are returned!
http://www.epic-wargaming.de/
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
The_Real_Chris
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:54 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:45 pm
Posts: 8139
Location: London

(BlackLegion @ Jul. 08 2007,00:54)
QUOTE
- Valhallan Ice Warriors
Close Battle Order

Nah - Russians. Infantry, Mech, Armour and Artillery regiments - but all mimicking our mercurial friends.

- Tallarn Desert Raiders
Light Infantry


Nah, I would have thought either Lawerence of Arabia or the Arab Legions in the 40's.

- Mordian Iron Guard
Highly disciplined

Think British army pre Khaki.

- Catachan Jungle Fighters
Guerilla Jungle warfare

I would have thought generic 'Jungle/Deathworld fighters' and lump them together with Arm. Ork hunters. Indeed I did for a very neat list I never got to test enough to publish. The way round the inherent limitations was two fold. One was an ability for some of the infantry to be able to use cover saves when engaging, the other was GT specific ability to place one extra piece of screnary per 2x2 area of the table after terrain has been done but before objectives (giving 16 pieces in total on a 6x4 table).

- Vostroyan Firstborns
Elite Infantry

Who?

I would always add to the list the Jopall Indentured Squadrons as I use the 1st ed plastics for them. Infantry squads have lascannon as opposed to autocannon and this works well in an infantry heavy force with some armour support.

_________________
If using E-Bay use this link to support Tac Com!
'Abolish red trousers?! Never! Red trousers are France!' – Eugene Etienne, War Minister, 1913
"Gentlemen, we may not make history tomorrow, but we shall certainly change the geography."
General Plumer, 191x
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
BlackLegion
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:57 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:13 am
Posts: 8711
Location: Leipzig, Germany, Europe, Sol III, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Universe
Valhallans: Really never read any much fluff about them other that they defended their homeworld against Orks.
Tallarns: Yes, i forgot to mention RoughRiders and Mumakil Riders.
Mordians: Yes.
Catachans: I like the Catachan list ins the vault. One time i will modify it for Armageddon Ork Hunters :D
Vostroyans: They where introduced as GW startet the MedusaV campaign.

_________________
We are returned!
http://www.epic-wargaming.de/
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
Evil and Chaos
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:13 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Fri May 05, 2006 2:57 am
Posts: 20887
Location: Harrogate, Yorkshire
The Vostroyans were a major release for Warhammer 40k last year.

Stylistically, they're a mess.

_________________
Currently doing a plastic scenery kickstarter
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
Chroma
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:07 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:06 pm
Posts: 9684
Location: Montréal, QC, Canada

(BlackLegion @ Jul. 07 2007,19:54)
QUOTE
So what style should each of the famous Imperial Guard Regiments have in Epic?

Actually, I'm really against "pigeon-holing" each of the famous IG regiments into a single "style" of list; it's specifically why I put together two Cadian lists for the "Black Crusade" supplement.

A Tallarn Tank Regiment might have a totally different organizational setup from the Minervans, and a Mordian Mech Infantry might be quite different than Steel Legions; I think those possibilities and differences should be explored, not limited.  As well, theatre of operations may have a radical effect on organization/availability of units/formations.

_________________
"EPIC: Total War" Lead Developer

Now living in Boston... any EPIC players want to meet up?
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
BlackLegion
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:46 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:13 am
Posts: 8711
Location: Leipzig, Germany, Europe, Sol III, Orion Arm, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Universe
Sure but each of these regiments are famous for one specific way to operate.
And there is no rule which prevents one to, say, use the SteelLegion armylist to represent an Tallarn Mechanised Regiment, or Minervan armylist to represent a Cadian Tank Regiment, etc.

_________________
We are returned!
http://www.epic-wargaming.de/
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
Otterman
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:59 pm 

(Evil and Chaos @ Jul. 08 2007,07:13)
QUOTE
The Vostroyans were a major release for Warhammer 40k last year.

Stylistically, they're a mess.

God, the big, furry hats! That broke the deal for me.
Top
  
 
The_Real_Chris
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:49 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:45 pm
Posts: 8139
Location: London
Oh yeah, the nutcracker lot.

_________________
If using E-Bay use this link to support Tac Com!
'Abolish red trousers?! Never! Red trousers are France!' – Eugene Etienne, War Minister, 1913
"Gentlemen, we may not make history tomorrow, but we shall certainly change the geography."
General Plumer, 191x
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
vanvlak
 Post subject: Famous Imperial Guard Regiments
PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:31 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Fri Oct 31, 2003 7:52 am
Posts: 10348
Location: Malta

(The_Real_Chris @ Jul. 09 2007,08:49)
QUOTE
Oh yeah, the nutcracker lot.

Oh great, NOW you made me want to buy them.....  and have them fight the Skaven.  :angry:   :p  :;):

_________________
Back from oblivion (again)?
Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 1 of 1
  [ 9 posts ] 


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 17 guests

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  


Powered by phpBB ® Forum Software © phpBB Group
CoDFaction Style by Daniel St. Jules of Gamexe.net