#Noctilith crown

[alex-argrok]

Noctilith Crown

Crown just finished before codex release! Got it unpainted second hand from a local, it was love at first sight even if using fortifications are considered a bit meme this edition.

Lets hope it still gives the 4++ save to cultists after the codex release! I have my hopes and want to have a fun time with it hehehe

[kgustin87]

My 1000pt list for Creations of Bile (Not including the crown)

[blizz4rd1203]

Putting a noctilith crown in my hair like a scrunchy

[vargorm]

[silvernome]

Noctilith Crown just about complete.  Almost time to varnish and take final photos of it. 

[ask-valerian-40k]

groovy

Noctilith Crown

[baitpaintsbadly]

The Noctilith Crown is a building, and thus cant get dizzy. It’s not sure how to feel about all this movement though.

[camm-the-cleric]

Sevatar and my Noctilith crown

[captainblacklobster2]

Timeline of the 42nd Millennium: 001-025.M42

The Vigilus Campaign part 18

The Word Bearers had now begun an assault on Hyperia Hivesprawl with zealous fanaticism, backed up with Iron Warriors dropped onto its peaks by low-orbiting warships. The Word Bearers sought to erect a massive network of Noctilith Crowns from which to summon the powers of the Warp.[6g] The Iron Warriors were able to coordinate pinpoint fire against the Fortress of Redemption. The structure had held against the Orks for many years, but quickly fell to the Chaos Space Marine siege masters despite a counterattack by the Imperial Fists. The Word Bearers were effective in construction a vast array of Noctilith Crowns, bringing large amounts of Daemonic reinforcements to Vigilus.

Meanwhile, the Night Lords began another assault on Dirkden, this time targeting the Imperial Hyperia-Dirkden Fortwall in order to move into the regions south of Saint's Haven. The Black Legion Arch-Lord Discordant Vex Machinator led an assault into the water purification plants of the Lenkotz Chain and Dontoria was devastated by the Gellerpox.

Left with little choice but to take extreme action, Calgar was convinced by Lucienne Agamemnus IX to start massive fires at the throat of each of the largest hive-sprawls. He reluctantly agreed to this scorched earth tactic, and Sisters of Battle fire teams set massive conflagrations that became known as Calgar's Fires. One by one, the spires of Vigilus burned.

To make matters worse, at this point the Vengeful Spirit and its escorts finally arrived above Vigilus. The ancient vessel took up geosynchronous position above Storvhal, decimating any Imperial navy vessel that dared to try and oppose it. Ultimately the Admirals of the Imperial Navy were forced to abandon contesting the vessels presence altogether due to heavy losses.

[segersgia]

Looking Back: Part 5 - Chaos - Chaos Space Marine Infantry and Terrain

I like to believe that this edition was a very exciting one for Chaos Players, since we saw a major influx of updates when it came to their range. We first saw some glimpses for things to come inside of the Blackstone Fortress game, and eventually, we were rewarded with Shadowspear and Chaos got a much needed update to their main infantry.

Chaos Space Marines:

Chaos Marines are Space Marines who have given their allegiance over to Chaos, either worshiping them all equally or dedicating themselves to one specific god. They either exist as seperate warbands that raid and pillage planets, or they are part of one of the original Traitor Legions. 

A Chaos marine can come from different backgrounds. Often, a marine is created through the gene-enhancement of vat-grown humans, slaves, or kidnapped children. The most powerful and experienced of them all have been fighting since before the Horus Heresy. They don’t call it the “Long War” for nothing.

The gear they wear and the weapons they wield are often relics that have been tainted by the Warp. This means that, just like the Death Guard, they carry stuff that looks worn out and “vintage”. 

Chaos Marines needed this update. The old ones really started to show their age, as they were too small and badly proportioned. Their updated models fixed those issues and the overall design change has worked really well. These are most definitely marines that have survived millennia of war and carnage.

I noticed that some have said that, like the Death Guard, the new Marines are cluttered and overdesigned. I disagree with this sentiment. The problem that Plague Marines have is that their design is completely cluttered with mutations. Every Plague Marine has atleast one tentacle or Plaguebearer face sticking out of his armour. If their armour was just way more worn down, it would’ve looked a lot better. 

Meanwhile, these models don’t have the same issue. Yes, they have plenty of detail, but most of it is brass plating or ornate designs. These details don’t really overstay their welcome, while with the Plague Marines, they most definitely do.

What I do find a slight downgrade is the design of their horns. The old Marines had a way more smooth and clean horn design that has now been changed into some sort of weird growth. I would’ve preferred they kept the slick design, similar to what they did with the Age of Sigmar Chaos Warriors.

Looks better, right?

8/10

Havocs:

Havocs are the Chaos equivalent of the Loyalist Devestator Marine and they are obsessed with their occupation. They have a love of big guns and destruction that could rival Ork Oddboys and they go into battle carrying a variety of weapons, both old and new, such as heavy Bolters, Lascannons and Autocannons. 

I love Havocs. Heavy-weapon teams are always some of my favourite units in an army. The design team chose to slightly alter their appearance. If you look closely, the Havocs have way thicker armour that really gives them girth and a better presence on the field. I also really like their helmets; the piping and the visor scope makes the really stand out better. The spikes on their boots are a nice touch, as they probably serve the purpose of keeping the Havoc in a steady and stable position.

Kind of dissapointed at the amount of poses. These come in a unit of five, and you quickly notice that they only have about two different poses, discounting the Aspiring Champion. 

Speaking of the Aspiring Champion, may I just say that he has one of the best looking heads in the entire range. He looks proper evil.

8/10

 Chaos Terminators:

The Traitor Legions took plenty of boxes filled with Terminator Armour with them. Those that wield Terminator Armour are held in high esteem by the rest of their warband. Most of them are Aspiring Champions or Veterans that have served for centuries. In fact, the only way for a Chaos Marine to get Terminator Armour is to kill its previous owner. Most Terminators take on a leadership role in a warband and will often show their authority through horrendous violence. 

I have a love-hate relationship with this unit for a few reasons. The new ones fix one aspect of the old Terminators, which was their proportions, yet didn’t really fix the other problem, which was their size. This iteration of Chaos Terminators are in my opinion way too small.

Secondly, they once again flunked on the design of their horns and tusks. Their previous iteration were better in my opinion. They were way longer and came in some very cool variants, including rhinoceros tusks. The new ones still have this in a way, but not in the same manner as their predecessors.

7/10

Greater Possessed:

Possessed are Chaos Marines that have allowed Daemons to possess their very bodies in an act of devotion to the Dark Gods. They then mutate into these malformed beings that are half Daemon, half human. 

Greater Possessed are the big brothers that normal Possessed look up to. Their bodies are taken over by way stronger and more dangerous Daemons, such as Daemon Heralds. They are a taste of what a full ascension to daemonhood could be for a warrior, and are revered as champions and saints. 

Oftentimes, the process of their creation isn’t possible without the interference of a Master of Possession. Greater Possessed would instantly be consumed by their host without the help of one of these sorcerers.

Why was this unit necessary? I would’ve preferred it if these were just a replacement for the regular Posessed, as that old kit is just very ugly. I hope this means that normal Posessed are receiving an update as well at some point. 

Designwise, I’m a little divided on them, One looks stunning while the other one looks kind of derpy. The mutations on them atleast fit way more than some of the stuff that Plague Marines have. 

6/10

Obliterators:

Obliterators are Chaos Marines who are infected with the Obliterator Virus, a daemonic malady that turns them into a living arsenal. 

Obliterators become fused to the armour and the weaponry they wield, becoming half human, half machine. They also gain the ability to absorb other weapons into themselves and make them appear on their body at will. This makes these hulking masses of flesh and metal almost unstoppable in battle.

They also can teleport, since they wear Terminator Armour. 

The Obliterator Virus is a transferable disease, that spreads in the same way as the flu. I do wonder if non-Space Marines can become infected, as that would be a very cool conept.

The “glow-up” of this unit is really visible and I really hope that Mutilators get the same treatment somewhere in the future. I really do wish that a new version of them gets released that would allow for more customization. I do miss the Spiderweb-looking growths that is depicted in the artwork for them. 

Someone did point out to me that their armour resembles that of the old Rogue Trader Terminators. If this is indeed the case, then I like them even more. 

8/10

Noctilith Crown:

Noctilith Crowns are giant shrines made from Blackstone; a substance that the Necrons use to repel psychic energy and the powers of the Warp. Both the Blackstone Fortresses and the Cadian Pylons are made from this stuff and not only the Mechanicus have been fighting in order to retrieve this valuable resource, but the Necrons and Chaos as well have been aggressively coveting the material. Abbadon learned that the properties of Blackstone could be reversed, so instead of repelling the Warp, it strengthend it. 

Noctilith Crowns are specifically constructed to enhance the power of Psykers and to thin the veil between real-space and the immaterium. They are still a very dangerous and volatile structure to use, as would be anything that screws with the laws of reality.

This is a terrain piece that I’m surprised at wasn’t made about 3 editions ago. It makes so much sense for Chaos to have a Chaos Star as a piece of terrain. It is also nice to see terrain that isn’t tied to the Imperium. 

There is nothing bad to say about this. I’m just baffled we never saw this release earlier.

10/10

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While I have my gripes, the new update that Chaos got is making me giddy for what may come next for them. They most definitely needed this update. What came before was so outdated.

Next up, Drukhari, and boy do I have some stuff to say about  the Dark Eldar.

previous posts: Primaris Mainline Infantry, Death Guard Infantry, Craftworld Aeldari, Primaris Vanguard Infantry

[jakey-beefed-it]

Things I probably should be doing with my time:

Properly planning and building the vague idea I have for my Armies on Parade display board this year

Picking up some water magma effects, texture, and flock for the build process

Painting the damn display board

Painting up the Repulsor Executioner and the Noctilith Crown for said display board

Painting these 5 Space Wolves intercessors I was commissioned to paint

Properly planning the next few sessions of the D&D game I run beyond my extant, somewhat vague notes

Planning what to do about dinner for self and sister

Actually plotting out/outlining my fuckening novel re-re-re-rewrite so I can maybe do something productive this November

Things I am capable of doing today, apparently:

sitting here refreshing social media without taking any pleasure in it or hope of some, and trying to stop my head from feeling like a swimmy balloon floating vaguely a foot off of my neck

[ask-valerian-40k]

The Noctilith Crown

As well as new units, Chaos players can look forward to a new terrain piece. Taken as a Fortification, the Noctilith Crown is more than just an awesome centrepiece, but a tactical lynchpin for the Heretic Astartes, giving nearby units an invulnerable save and making it easier for Chaos Psykers to cast their fell magics…

The Noctilith Crown also represents some exciting developments in the lore. Last year, in Forgebane, we found out Blackstone can be attuned to weaken or strengthen the power of the warp. The Noctilith Crown is one example of what happens when the Heretic Astartes get their hands on this miraculous mineral, used to sunder the veil and allow ingress for their daemonic allies…

*laughs for a solid minute*

fuck you Trazyn you meddling fuck

[copperforge]

The Tabletop Tactics boards look always so “yesssss!! I wanna play there!!”

@jakey-beefed-it there goes your Noctilith Crown BatRep, if you haven’t seen it already! 🤗

Mr Beard’s Iron Warriors VS Mr Bone’s Brotherhood of the Wolf!

[silvernome]

Finished Chaos Noctilith Crown!  What a treat to build and paint. Also the rules rock. More photos are up on the Brookhammer site!

[spikeybits]

New Chaos Rules Spotted for The Noctilith Crown!   Rules for the biggest of the new Chaos kits were just spotted as it looks like this terrain piece may have what it takes to see play in Warhammer 40k! Read More The post New Chaos Rules Spotted for The Noctilith Crown! appeared first on Spikey Bits . https://spikeybits.com/2019/03/new-chaos-rules-spotted-for-the-noctilith-crown.html

[baitpaintsbadly]

Waiting on bits and pieces so painted up a Noctilith Crown for the IVth in the meantime. Not sure I'll use it for its rules much, but it sure does look cool.