work really took their toll on me last couple of weeks. now, i have a little breathing space, so, back to wargaming :)
I think i wrote sometime ago that my IG stuff is here, so now I'm beginning to start them up. This time around, I aim to improve on my hobby side of thing for this army. (here's hoping)
Right, the army is basically an elite unit, hence the colorful acronym SCARS that stands for Special Combat And Rescue Squadron. Fluff wise, these guys are the best of the elites (without becoming space marines) for humans. They are part of the Karaxian Special Operations Group and are tasked for quick, lightning raids against high value targets deep behind enemy lines.
SCARS 1, 201ST SOG, RGKD
HQ
Company Command Squad Alpha w/count as Straken Colonel
Astropath
Officer of the fleet
2 Bodyguards
Primaris Psyker
ELITES
Delta Squad-5 man stormtrooper
Halo Squad-5 man stormtrooper
TROOPS
Nova Squad-veteran squad led by count as Bastonne
chimera
Echo Squad-veteran squad
Zulu Squad-veteran squad
Bravo squad-veteran squad led by count as Harker
FAST ATTACK
Ghost 6-Valkyrie
Vyper 8-Vendetta
Vyper 3-Vendetta
Its a 1750 points list. all the squads are equipped with carapace armor, except for Bravo, which acts as a recon/pathfinder team and equipped with camo cloaks. Nova is a fire support unit, Echo an all rounder unit, while Zulu is dedicated assault unit. The 3 Valkyrie/Vendettas will act as gun platform/fire support as well as transport for the troops.
Elements of this force will be seen in the Iron Painter Event at Legio and in the Doubles tourney. I plan to finish them , if possible before SPORE, but will not rush things if it cannot be done.
I'm using SM scout bodies for most of them and will use catachan models for Bravo squad. A few items are still en route but the bulk of the force is with me, awaiting assembly. I even managed to get 2 sets of Vendetta conversion kits from Forge World.
How this army will perform on the battlefield, I have no idea. But this kind of list I've dreamed of building since 3rd Ed. So, I hope everything work out well for me.
Nice fluff bro. An elite best of the best. I esp like the 'rescue' in the name. Perhaps you could develop on that. VVIP rescue of doomed planet for example. That would be unique. Combine with Shazli's scouts...hey, use the Landspeeder storm. Very nice model.
ReplyDeleteYou could do some really cool objectives for them as well, like a bound and gagged captive for instance. Sounds awesome- I'll be tuning in to see this army progress!
ReplyDeletethanks guys. i will definitely update the army's progress.
ReplyDelete@jeff: good idea. i was thinking of doing a downed aviator-like objective, or maybe some scientist-like figure with secret specimens.
@khairul: the unit has a long history in the Karaxian armed forces (fluffwise).they function as a rapid deployment unit for high value objectives and as the premier striking unit for behind enemy lines raid.
For the doubles tourney, bravo squad will be attached to the SM task group to act as eyes and ears on the ground while other units of SCARS will act in suppport.
Nice storyline. Pl make a simple write-up for Kindred. Can't wait to see both your elite forces on the tables!
ReplyDeletewow, everyone's making their own fluff now..guess I should start designing the Codex from now ;p
ReplyDeletethis really looks cool ... huge advantage is that you can really go to town on the modeling and painting. I'm sure there are a few hero types with distinctive kit and weapon load outs ... looking forward to see this
ReplyDelete@spunky: would really love to kit them out, and make them well, individual. I'll make a few samples and see how that works out.:)
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