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The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« on: August 08, 2012, 12:10:01 PM »
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Chaos Cultists are in!

That’s right all you Chaos players… I refused point blank to believe that GW would ever release Chaos Cultist, but they have. The Dark Vengeance boxed set (did I not mention the name previously?) will have 2 units of 10 Chaos Cultist models, one armed with auto-guns (with a shotgun & CC weapon for the leader and a Heavy Stubber support trooper) and one with auto-pistol & CC weapon (with 2 CC weapons for the leader and a Flamer support model).

The Chaos Cultist look like everything you’ve ever wanted for Chaos. They’re bound in rags, with metal half-masks and weapons that suit the cobbled-together, improvised look that you expect from the dregs of Chaos.

But that’s not all for those naughty Chaos worshippers; they’re getting a unit of 6 Chosen…elite Chaos Space Marines, armed with a variety of Power Weapons (a Maul on the Sergeant, a Power Fist, a Chain Axe and a set of Lightning Claws by the look of things). The remaining Chosen are armed with Boltguns, but this bodes well for the potential that these exemplars of Chaos might get some more customisable options in the upcoming new Chaos Marines codex.

To lead your forces, you have the obligatory Chaos Lord, armed with a Power Sword & Plasma Pistol. His pose is a bit static, but that is only in comparison to the much more animated Chosen.

Lastly… what would Chaos be without something big and menacing to bring to the table? Well… how about a brand new model… the Hellbrute!

The massive Hellbrute model comes equipped with a Multi-Melta & Power Fist. Suggesting that this isn’t a Dreadnought replacement, but is in fact a huge suit of specialist armour crewed by a Chaos Marine (or more likely a Champion). Actually, the model resembles a huge suit of Terminator Armour with lots of cool Chaos gribbly bits… I’m hoping for a Monstrous Creature that acts like the Dreadknight… what about all you Chaos fans? What would you like it to be?

But what about the Dark Angels?

They haven’t been left wanting and with a new codex (no doubt in their future) there is quite a bit to have a look at.

Firstly, they wouldn’t be Space Marines without the obligatory 10 man Tactical Squad. However, the Dark Angel Tactical-Squad has a twist… it’s got Plasma!

The ordinary Space Marine grunts come sporting a Boltgun, but the squad also has a Plasma Gunner and a Heavy Plasma Cannon model giving support… and just to round out the theme… a Plasma Pistol/Chainsword Sergeant.

Looks like that squad will be getting hot!

The Tactical Squad also has a mixture of poses, this time around. Some of the Bolter-totting Marines are holding their ubiquitous weapon at jaunty angles to make the squad look a bit more animated… and it works too… good job GW!

The Marine side wouldn’t be Space Marines without a smattering of Terminators… so you get a squad of 5 of them. It’s a pretty standard squad, with Stormbolter/Power Fist, with a Power Sword Sergeant. However, you do get an Assault Cannon and Chainfist option… and true to previous form… the models now come in a variety of more dynamic poses with the squad sergeant even sporting Wings but thankfully no nipple armour!

The last squad in the box is a unit of 3 Space Marine (or Ravenwing) Bikers, with Sergeant and one Biker sporting Bolt Pistol/Chainsword and the third Biker packing a Plasma Gun. The models look similar to previous Ravenwing Bikers (with that big wing banner on the back) and are probably the least inspiring out of the box.

But let’s not end on a low… let’s talk about the Dark Angel Triple Whammy… 3 Heroes!

The box will contain a Dark Angels Company Master (Balthasar)… resplendent with his erect Power Sword!

A Dark Angels Librarian… with a slightly less impressive looking Force Sword… and a limited edition Interrogator Chaplain, who’s Power Armour (including smoking exhaust details) and embellished robe might be the most ostentatious model in the box!

That’s all the models in the box… but what about the Rulebook?

I know many of you have been planning to buy the box (price TBC) in order to get your hands on the smaller rulebook. So rest easy… there will be one in the box.

There will also be templates and a new How to Play Dark Vengeance booklet, that allows you to jump right into the action.

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2012, 12:19:22 PM »
So when the box comes out, is there a Chaos player that wants my Chaos in trade for the Dark Angels?
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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2012, 12:24:42 PM »
Looks awesome, I can't wait to play against both these armies.

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2012, 12:27:21 PM »

So when the box comes out, is there a Chaos player that wants my Chaos in trade for the Dark Angels?


What Robert said, i'm looking for the same trade and i know there is going to be more than one of you!
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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2012, 01:33:16 PM »
A chaos person, probably!

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2012, 03:02:02 PM »
I just know one of the missions will see a DA character switch sides! 

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2012, 05:12:20 PM »
Ive been contimplating re-painting my Howling Griffon models into a Dark Angels sub chapter. I havent decided fully yet on what im going to do.

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2012, 05:14:19 PM »
Don't repaint the Griffons!

Buy a starter, trade Rich Bourque the CSM stuff for the DA stuff, and go from there!
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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2012, 05:17:44 PM »
ok every one is telling me not to ditch my Howling Griffons. fine! But I have an entire Ravenwing Army I discovered moving my stuff around and the idea of a pure termie armie of Deathwing is intreiging I wont lie.

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2012, 05:19:07 PM »
Looks awesome, I can't wait to play against both these armies.

What Robert said, i'm looking for the same trade and i know there is going to be more than one of you!

I said play against, I play as Eldar and can't wait to crush both marines with my smoking boot  ;D

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2012, 08:02:00 PM »
A chaos person, probably!
I am tempted to be that chaos guy, depending on my college budget and how much this thing costs (and their new codex).

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2012, 08:43:38 AM »
I swear to god, if the Hellbrute is the Chaos version of the Dreadknight, I'm going to dance a jig.
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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2012, 12:24:00 PM »
Can finally do a Optimus vs Megatron Model based on Hellbrute vs Dreadknight.
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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2012, 12:13:18 AM »
@rob &phoenix. I might be willing to buy some of the chaos from you but im keeping my DA.. Ive been thinking of starting a fallen angels army but all I need is the cultists and chosen..

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Re: The new starter set is "DARK VENGEANCE"
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2012, 02:03:30 AM »
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When I get the box set I will be keeping the CSM and will want to trade the DA stuff for - well the CSM stuff from any other box.  ;D


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