MOBILE DISCO

 One of the things I really wanted to do with the Emperors Children army was to add in units I wouldn't normally use, like the bikers and terminators I showed last time, another thing I rarely use is Tanks, and Rhino's, as most of my other armies have flying vehicles instead.

The first one is a Rhino with a Warp Amp, to add a weapon to the transport capacity, plus it would give a long range attack for my close combat squad. Here is what wiki says about Warp Amps :

A Warp Amplifier is a type of large Sonic Weapon that can be mounted upon Chaos vehicles such as the Rhino and Sonic Dreadnought that are used by the Chaos Space Marines.

This weapon is a devastating device that was designed by the Dark Mechanicum to amplify the emotions and sensations of nearby intelligent creatures by projecting resonant Warp energies from rune-encrusted horns and pipes that sprout from the vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.

The closer that an individual comes to the amplifier, the harder it is for them to maintain discipline and conscious thought.

These weapons are used during combat to weaken enemy morale and confuse the foe's forces. Weak-minded individuals may succumb to a variety of urges and temptations when exposed to this sonic Warp energy, or may simply be driven insane, flee from battle, or even become hostile to their own allies.

A vehicle equipped with a Warp Amplifier cannot be equipped with a Dirge Caster, as its sonic waves might interfere with the Warp Amplifier's own operations.

When the Exorcist tank was released for Sisters of Battle, I had this crazy idea of making it into my Warp Amp, and having a servitor playing the organ, for a comedic value. I also used a lot of Forgeworld doors and panels, and extra armour to give it a unique look.

And below is the squad that will use the above as it's transport.

The next Rhino, also has a lot of Forgeworld doors and panels, if I could I'd use Forgeworld parts on most things (barring cost, and whether they make a relevant piece), this one is for transporting my Noise Marines around in.

And here are the Noise Marines for the Rhino.

Next I have a Predator Tank, this was also a Forgeworld tank, with extra armour and panels. For the sponson weapons I converted the Lascannons to Sonic Blasters, to stick to the Noise Marine theme.

Next I have another close combat squad, that I went a lot further on the bases, and trying to tell a story with, these weren't originally part of the army, but I had the idea, and decided to go with it.

Last today is a special character, now normally I don't use special characters, but I liked the story behind Lucius the Eternal, so got him on a whim, but have him if I ever choose to play him.

Lucius the Eternal is the Champion of the Chaos God Slaanesh and a Lord Commander of the Emperor's Children Traitor Legion. Lucius is also known as the "Soulthief," "Fulgrim's Champion," "Blade of Aeons," and the "Scion of Chemos."

Many millennia ago, Lucius was a proud Space Marine of the Emperor's Children Legion, following his Primarch, Fulgrim, across the galaxy in the name of the Emperor. Forsaking all experience other than the art of close combat with the sword, Lucius bore the scars of battle with pride and, over time, he began to equate pain with success. By the time the Emperor's Children had been seduced by Horus' rebellion, Lucius had cut deep lines across his face, head and chest, linking his scars in a maze of irregular patterns that distorted and deformed his features. Lucius slowly descended into madness. He was compelled by the whispers in his mind to commit ever more extreme acts, furthering an intense obsession with being the perfect swordsman.

Lucius continued to distinguish himself in the service of his Primarch as the III Legion descended into Chaos worship. He fought with incredible speed and skill in the gladiatorial contests Fulgrim held when the Legion was travelling from world to world. Lucius was almost invincible, a force of nature that could not be bested. The champion remained undefeated until he was finally slain fighting the infamous Lord Commander Cyrius.

Slaanesh was loath to let such a promising protégé slip into oblivion. Over the next few solar weeks, the Artificer Armour Commander Cyrius wore began to warp and change. Cyrius' hair fell out in clumps, and dark lines appeared under his flesh, slowly pushing through his skin as a maze of scar tissue. Soon, Lucius had emerged completely. All that remained of his executioner was a screaming, writhing face, subsumed for eternity into Lucius' armour.

Now, Lucius stalks the galaxy as an arrogant slaughterer who can never truly be killed. Whoever slays him and takes even a moment of satisfaction or pride from the act will find themselves transforming, slowly and painfully, into Lucius. The tortured visages of those who once killed him writhe within his armour, affording the swordsman endless gratification. His ornate sabre and sentient whip have tasted the blood of champions and kings across the galaxy, and he leads his debauched warband of Emperor's Children with total confidence, welcoming death with as much passion as he inflicts it upon his foes

That's all for today, got a few more pieces to finish off, and then I'll move onto another army, so until next time stay safe and have fun !

Cheers Dave