A Space Marine Chapter - How I plan to build mine
/Warhammer 40,000 – One of the things I've been working on since the early 2000's. What started as a bunch of random marines and bits a client traded me for some paint work has blossomed into nearly a full chapter. (Well at least a few companies.) Listening to the Independent Characters recently I realized the latest Space Marine Codex had completely updated how a Company is set up which might change how I lay mine out.
My original plan was to have my "companies" represent the various marine chapters. One of the reasons I chose to do my own chapter in a unique color scheme is to keep my options open. While I love the fluff and plan on writing another detailed breakdown of my chapter when Im finished; I also like to play a variety of different lists and like to use the chapter/chapter tactic/special characters that best compliment the tactics for the lists I build. Doing it like this makes my marines "evergreen" and allows me to change my lists or update my army with minimal effort for each new edition of the codex and/or game.
With 8th edition, the Primaris Marines created essentially a whole new sub-force that I will need to work into my Chapter. Based on the 2nd Company Ultramarines breakdown (finally updated) it looks like the easiest way to work them in is to add 1-2 squads to each company. I considered making one of the battle companies all Primaris, but for my chapter I think mixing makes the most sense. I'm not buying into the phasing out of standard marines and don't plan on investing in a bunch of Primaris. A light sprinkling of some units is enough for me.
First Company - The veterans, for this company I plan to have Tyberious the Red Wake change his name and lead my Terminators, Vanguard and Sternguard. For now Carchadons can select chapter tactics at their leisure since their progenitor chapter is unknown. I subscribe to the idea they are most likely a Raven Guard offshoot and will play them that way most of the time. At some point I may look at doing a Deathwing variation for this company but not at this time.
• Venerable Dreadnought - (2) • Chaplain Dreadnought - (1)
• Terminator Squad - (10) • Terminator Assault Squad - (10)
• Terminator Squad - (10) • Terminator Assault Squad - (10)
• Sternguard Squad - (10) • Vanguard Squad - (10)
• Sternguard Squad - (10) • Vanguard Squad - (10)
• Sternguard Squad - (10) • Vanguard Squad - (10)
Second Company - This will be one of my core Companies. I'll be able to field two solid battalions from this group. Each Tactical Squad will be equipped for a specific purpose, most of them having a heavy weapon, specialist weapon and the Sergeant will have the combi-weapon to match.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2) • Veterans - (5) • Company Champion - (1)
• Chaplain • Apothecary - (1) • Company Ancient - (1) • Dreadnoughts - (2)
BATTLELINE
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
CLOSE SUPPORT
• Revier Squad - (10) • Intercessor Squad - (10)
FIRE SUPPORT
• Aggressor Squad - (9) • Devastator Squad - (10)
Third Company - Most of the units I most commonly use will be pulled from the Third company. The Third Company Champion will be represented as the Imperial Marine. I love the model and working him in using his relic gun instead of a sword will fit with my play-style for this company. When I start using my loyal marines again I plan on focusing on the Raven Guard for my chapter tactics most often. This Company will be my marksmen, taking the enemy out from range and in cover.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2) • Veterans - (5) • Imperial Marine - (1)
• Chaplain • Apothecary - (1) • Company Ancient - (1) • Dreadnoughts - (2)
BATTLELINE
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
CLOSE SUPPORT
• Land Speeder - (3) • Assault Squad - (10)
FIRE SUPPORT
• Devastator Squad - (10) • Hellblaster Squad - (10)
Fourth Company - The fourth company will focus on mobile assaults. They'll be my go to company when I need to get somewhere fast. When I want to play White Scars these will be my go to, everyone will be mounted on a bike or in a vehicle allowing me to move all over the board and claim objectives quickly. Being able to fall back and shoot as well as getting a bonus to advance will make my Fourth Company something to be feared.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2) • Veterans - (5) • Company Champion - (1)
• Chaplain • Apothecary - (1) • Company Ancient - (1)
BATTLELINE
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
CLOSE SUPPORT
• Bike Squad - (10) • Bike Squad - (10)
FIRE SUPPORT
• Centurion Devastator Squad - (3) • Centurion Devastator Squad - (3)
Fifth Company - This is the last active battle company. I'm going to put mostly Primaris Units when I get to them.
COMMAND
• Primaris Captain • Primaris Lieutenants - (2) • Primaris Chaplain
• Primaris Apothecary - (1) • Primaris Ancient - (1) • Dreadnoughts - (1)
BATTLELINE
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
CLOSE SUPPORT
• Inceptor Squad - (3) • Inceptor Squad - (3)
FIRE SUPPORT
• Aggressor Squad - (3) • Aggressor Squad - (3)
Sixth Company - A Reserve Battleline Company.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2)
BATTLELINE
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
Seventh Company - A Reserve Battleline Company.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2)
BATTLELINE
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Tactical Squad - (10) • Tactical Squad - (10)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
• Intercessor Squad - (5) • Intercessor Squad - (5)
Eighth Company - A Reserve Close Support Company, These will be where my Blood Angels/Dark Angels will be pulled from.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2)
CLOSE SUPPORT
• Assault Squad - (10) • Assault Squad - (10)
• Revier Squad - (10) • Revier - (10)
• Land Speeder - (3) • Land Speeder - (3)
• Bike Squad - (10) • Bike Squad - (10)
• Inceptor Squad - (3)) • Inceptor Squad - (3)
Ninth Company - A Reserve Fire Support Company,
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2)
FIRE SUPPORT
• Devastator Squad - (10) • Devastator Squad - (10)
• Devastator Squad - (10) • Devastator Squad - (10)
• Devastator Squad - (10) • Devastator Squad - (10)
• Centurion Devastator Squad - (3) • Centurion Devastator Squad - (3)
• Hellblaster Squad - (5) • Aggressor Squad - (3)
Tenth Company - Scouts.
COMMAND
• Captain • Lieutenants - (2)
Scouts
• Scout Squad - (10) • Scout Squad - (10)
• Scout Squad - (10) • Scout Squad - (10)
• Scout Squad - (10) • Scout Squad - (10)
• Scout Squad - (10) • Scout Squad - (10)
• Bike Squad - (10) • Bike Squad - (10)
