This is an Army I've had in backstory development for a while now, and I want to start making some once I can get a hold of some cheaper Epoxy Putty, like Milliput, so if you know a good place in North America, let me know.



Insectii

These are one of the species the Old Ones have brought with them, like the Lizardmen, they were used to control the creation of the world. Living of the east Coast of the Olde World.

They are large insect-like creatures, their ancestors, the Mantii were brought to the earth by the Old Ones, brothers of the Slann, they were more warrior-like than their toad counterparts. But it was the Slanns wisdom that gained the favour of their creators, and soon, the Mantii were left to whatever fate the world would put upon them.

As the war with the Daemons broke out, the Insectii were urged forwards to gain the favour of their creators, they helped to fight back the Daemons, but as a result, the mantii were nearly all wiped from existance, few remained to teach their followers the ways to obey the Old Ones.

The Insectii have grown to accept their second place standing to their brothers, they beleive that if they purify the world and rid it of the evilsthat now lie, their creators will return for them, and, perhaps, give them the respect that they feel they are due.

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The Insectii are a warrior race, and magic is limited to them, few leaders of their part stone, part 'slime', Hives, are gifted with Magic, and, as such, are regarded with the most protection, they feel these are gifts from the Old Ones to help them on their way.

The Creatures are only concerned with one thing, and as such, they often do it to their death, this is not for all of them, as the workers of the Hives, are only concerned with the upkeep of the Hives.

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The Enemies

Ogres- They live in relatively close Proximity, so the event of an Ogre attack is frequent, the Insectii swarm these Ogres, and care little for safety, as the Ogres smash the countless swarming warriors.

Skaven- Since the Invasion of Lustria by Clan Pestilins, the Insectii have sent over their warriors to aid the Lizardmen, as the diseases would not effect them.

The Allies

Lizardmen- They would die for the Lizardmen if it would win the Old Ones favour, and they would never go against their brothers.

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Units

Only unofficial Make 1 stuff. Check later posts for this.










So, what do you think? Feel free to be honest, I want to hear your opinion.

:D It seems good!!! Great fluff!!!

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

nice fluff.

I also made some insect warriors to join my lizardmen (and also some birdmen, but that is irrelevent here).

I called them mantis, and they where made from tyranid hormagaunts, with saurus heads. I currently have 4, and I will buy 4 more in the near future, and also a queen (is going to be made from a tyranid warrior).

pictures here, here and here

and in the future I'll get some stronger insects, the new vespid models from the Tau (with halberds), unfortunetly, they aren't out untill the 1st of april (no joke, Proof here (second post))

anyways, good luck with the modelling.

Thanks guys. I'm going to add the Army List and Special Rules sometime today.

The fluff is great now get the rules up mate ;)

Alright, can do. First, heres their Special rules.


Insectii Special Rules

Agile Warriors - Unless psecified otherwise, all Insectii have a 'Go first' Initiative. In the event of the opponent having that ability, roll, whoever is higher goes first.

Segmented Eyes - Insectii have better eyes than other races, which allows them to see all around them. The Insectii have a 360 degree line of sight.

Units

I'll add to this when a new unit comes up.

Drones

Drones are the workers of the Hives. They are simple minded as they perform menial tasks repeatedly day in, day out.

Stats

CORE UNIT
Points - 6

Movement - 6
Weapons Skill - 2
Ballistic Skill - 2
Strength - 3
Toughness - 3
Wounds - 1
Initiative - 7
Attack - 2
Leadership - 7


Special Rules;
Carapace Armor (6+), Agile bodies, Segmented Eyes


Antlings

The warriors of the Hive, these creatures are strong warriors, but dont handle well defensively.

Stats

CORE UNIT
Points - 8

Movement - 6
Weapons Skill - 3
Ballistic Skill - 2
Strength - 4
Toughness - 3
Wounds - 1
Initiative - 7
Attack - 2
Leadership - 7


Special Rules;
Carapace Armor (6+), Agile bodies, Segmented Eyes
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Spitter Drones
These are Specialized Drones, in the Hive, they are the ones that make the sticky substance that holds it together. Their spit is highly acidic until it sets for a long time.
In battle, their skill is utilized in skirmishing.

Stats

Points - 9

Movement - 7
Weapons Skill - 2
Ballistic Skill - 4
Strength - 4
Toughness - 2
Wounds - 1
Initiative - 7
Attack - 2
Leadership - 6


Special Rules;
Carapace Armor (6+), Agile bodies, Segmented Eyes, Poisoned Attacks, Skirmishers
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So, what do you think, so far does it sound fair?

Hmm seems cool but change the 'segmented eyes' special rule so they have a 360 degree LOS. The wording there makes it seem as if they cant see....

Oh, right. i'll change that.

There, and I added two more core units.

What do you guys think of the Units? I think they're pretty good but still, What do you guys think?

You should raise the points on the antlings and splitter drones!!!

:D :D :D :D :D

I think you need to increase the points cost of all of them to be honest, how did you work them out btw?

Overall its a very nice and original idea, the fluff and concept themselves are also very interesting, definitly nice to see a fresh idea appear. The fluff and everything else is definitly there I just think you need to play around with the points cost a bit and playtest them. Definitly a good idea!

Ok, good idea.

I'll go through that Unit creation page mentioned somewhere on the forum.

Ok, here's the balanced versions now.

Antling Warriors
Points- 9
CORE Unit
Medium Infantry

M-5
WS-3
BS-0
S-4
T-3
W-1
I*-2
A-2
LD-6


Has Additional Hand Weapon

Special rules;
Carapace (6+), Segmented Eyes, Agile bodies

Drone Pack
Points- 6
CORE UNIT
Light Infantry

M-4
WS-3
BS-0
S-3
T-3
I*-2
A-2
Ld-6

Special Rules;
Carapace (6+), Agile Bodies, Segmented Eyes


Spitter Drones

Points- 12
Core Unit
Missle Unit

M-6
WS-4
BS-4
S-4
T-3
I*-3
A-1
Ld-5

Acid Spit
- Range of 14 Inches
- Two Attacks
- Poisoned Attacks


Special Rules;
Carapace (6+), Segmented Eyes, Agile bodies, Missle Units, Acid Spit


*Note that the Army Special Rule, Agile Bodies allows for the Insectii to go first regardless of initiative.
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Thats the Updated Versions So far. What do you guys think?

:D Great maybe 1 or 2 points more for some more movement and why arent the drones skirmish???

:) :P :D :lol: B)

I was considering it, I'm still not certain though.

I though that their spit was more of a long range thing than more of a close range, so I thought that would work better in the ranks. But, I may change it.

I decided to do another unit. This one is an Artillery unit, the Hive Catapult, a catapult that hurl cocoons filled with bloodthirsty raving insects. That devour anything they touch.

Hive Catapult
Stone throweresque
Three Antling Crewmen
Points - 100

Guess 0-48"; Strength 4/8; D6 Wounds; No save; Scatter

Horrifying - Units taking one or more wounds, must take a panic test.



Misfire Chart

1- The Eggs are too mature and hatch in the sling, the insects, eating the crew alive, then flying away. (The crew is killed, and the machine destroyed)

2-4 - The Eggs hatch in mid air, eat some birds, then fly away. (May not fire this turn)

5- The creatures inside the Eggs are already dead. The crew must toss the old dead eggs. (May not fire this turn and next turn)

6-A crewman is caught in the sling and is killed. (Fire as normal, but remove a crewman.

Antling Concept Art



Well, thats your staple infantry unit. What do you think?

That looks pretty cool... it gives me a flahback of a Family Guy episode where they had "mean roaches" in the bathroom and one of the roaches says "imma cut you up so bad, you wish you weren't cut up so bad!" or something... anyways...

Looks pretty cool and, as I haven't said this before seems like a good idea for an army.

How tall would you picture these things to be compared to, say, and empire spearman or something? Just to get an idea of the height and all that (Sorry if you mentioned that somewhere and I missed it...)

Nah, I haven't mentioned the height yet.

Well, The Antlings are about 5'6", they are hunched over so, they would be about 5'10" if they weren't. So, just shorter than the average human.

Thanks by the way.

P.S. Just saw the Roach thing, heheh, good stuff.

I just had a great idea you can use.

For a mage, take a praying mantis.

Well, as coincidential as this is, I had already planned for a Matii Druid.


Mantii Druid

Points- So far, 80 points
HERO

M - 4
WS - 5
BS- 0
S- 5
T- 4
W- 3
I*- 6
A- 2
Ld- 8

Carapace (5+) 6

Other details coming later