Post by MarkM on Mar 19, 2018 20:29:26 GMT
It's been a while since I posted anything in this section so I thought i'd start up again with my new project.
+++++ Report to Inquisitor Marleck on the origins of the Shadow Sentinel Chapter M.35+++++
The Sentinels are a secretive chapter of an unknown origin and founding, based around the northern outskirts of the Sementum Pacificus, near the Halo Stars. They appear to be fleet based, though they neither confirm nor deny this and if indeed they do or did have a homeworld base, the location is not recorded on any records we have been able to find.
Due to their secretive nature and proximity to the ruins of Caliban, it has been theorised that they were an unknown offshoot of the Dark Angels chapter. This theory appears to have been down to their similar chapter colours and markings and may have been further perpetuated by the Chapter themselves. The Dark Angels have strenuously denied any lineage.
There is one question on their otherwise spotless record. Their first known appearance was in M.27 which does not correspond to any known founding. Due to their mysterious appearance, use of archaic language & prose and close proximity to the eye of terror, they were subject to an extensive inquisitional investigation after allegations surfaced that they were may have been linked to the Alpha Legion. Any findings of that investigation were unobtainable to this agent but it appears no further action was taken against them.
What is known about them is they are selective in their chosen battleground and when they take the field they mainly deploy infantry, shunning vehicles. There is one exception to this rule, the chapter routinely deploy an unusually high number of dreadnoughts. This has led observers to question if they follow the standard codex structure and further speculate if they indeed have enough battle brothers to field a full chapter.
They have recently been seen with greater numbers of Primaris Marines deployed, so it appears that they have benefited greatly from the Primaris reinforcements offered to all chapters as part of the Ultima Founding. Who authorised this and from which gene stock remains a mystery.
++Report ends. Sector Agent Lucian Grite+++
Redemptor Dreadnought
The first thing I completed for the Chapter was the Redemptor Dreadnought. As with most painting projects, as soon as you take photos you notice bits you need to revisit, in this case the sarcophagus detail needs a lot more work but as it is hidden most of the time I'm happy to field it as is on that front.
I've deliberately avoided any company or other markings, only adding the Chapter symbol on the shoulder, as this follows the ethos of the Shadow Sentinels and the misleading secretive nature so friends and enemies are unable to tell their true strength. This does however leave large chunks of empty green plate armour. I will leave this a bit before making a decision to edge highlight as I kind of like the stark nature of it (edit: based on how the aggressors came out - see next post, I likely will add some silver edging to parts of it).
The base was also quite deliberately done as green and fertile. I thought it was something different to the normal mud/snow strewn land inhabited by the other club players and added some positive energy (as much as is possible with a hulking weapon clad behemoth towering over it) in the form of bright vibrant plant life. I do have some tufts and other plant bits on route to add to it, to make it more interesting and I did think about adding a couple of brown mud dreadnought sized footprints behind it but I might have to use that as an excuse to buy another dread' so I can use the foot to imprint some green stuff or a textured paint.
One bit I will be revisiting is the heavy onslaught Gatling Cannon. The front half is just way too pristine compared to the rear. Oh and i'll add some 'script' to the purity seals
+++++ Report to Inquisitor Marleck on the origins of the Shadow Sentinel Chapter M.35+++++
The Sentinels are a secretive chapter of an unknown origin and founding, based around the northern outskirts of the Sementum Pacificus, near the Halo Stars. They appear to be fleet based, though they neither confirm nor deny this and if indeed they do or did have a homeworld base, the location is not recorded on any records we have been able to find.
Due to their secretive nature and proximity to the ruins of Caliban, it has been theorised that they were an unknown offshoot of the Dark Angels chapter. This theory appears to have been down to their similar chapter colours and markings and may have been further perpetuated by the Chapter themselves. The Dark Angels have strenuously denied any lineage.
There is one question on their otherwise spotless record. Their first known appearance was in M.27 which does not correspond to any known founding. Due to their mysterious appearance, use of archaic language & prose and close proximity to the eye of terror, they were subject to an extensive inquisitional investigation after allegations surfaced that they were may have been linked to the Alpha Legion. Any findings of that investigation were unobtainable to this agent but it appears no further action was taken against them.
What is known about them is they are selective in their chosen battleground and when they take the field they mainly deploy infantry, shunning vehicles. There is one exception to this rule, the chapter routinely deploy an unusually high number of dreadnoughts. This has led observers to question if they follow the standard codex structure and further speculate if they indeed have enough battle brothers to field a full chapter.
They have recently been seen with greater numbers of Primaris Marines deployed, so it appears that they have benefited greatly from the Primaris reinforcements offered to all chapters as part of the Ultima Founding. Who authorised this and from which gene stock remains a mystery.
++Report ends. Sector Agent Lucian Grite+++
Redemptor Dreadnought
The first thing I completed for the Chapter was the Redemptor Dreadnought. As with most painting projects, as soon as you take photos you notice bits you need to revisit, in this case the sarcophagus detail needs a lot more work but as it is hidden most of the time I'm happy to field it as is on that front.
I've deliberately avoided any company or other markings, only adding the Chapter symbol on the shoulder, as this follows the ethos of the Shadow Sentinels and the misleading secretive nature so friends and enemies are unable to tell their true strength. This does however leave large chunks of empty green plate armour. I will leave this a bit before making a decision to edge highlight as I kind of like the stark nature of it (edit: based on how the aggressors came out - see next post, I likely will add some silver edging to parts of it).
The base was also quite deliberately done as green and fertile. I thought it was something different to the normal mud/snow strewn land inhabited by the other club players and added some positive energy (as much as is possible with a hulking weapon clad behemoth towering over it) in the form of bright vibrant plant life. I do have some tufts and other plant bits on route to add to it, to make it more interesting and I did think about adding a couple of brown mud dreadnought sized footprints behind it but I might have to use that as an excuse to buy another dread' so I can use the foot to imprint some green stuff or a textured paint.
One bit I will be revisiting is the heavy onslaught Gatling Cannon. The front half is just way too pristine compared to the rear. Oh and i'll add some 'script' to the purity seals
