Idea for a new Apocalypse Formation

[modius13]

So I had an idea for a formation for Space Marines. A Reclusiam Crusade. Off to find a Holy Relic whatever, yadda. Anywho, here goes. I tried to make it fluffy, maybe fluffy in a way nobody has thought of before.

Formation: Muster the Reclusiam
Pts.: 100 +Models

1+ Masters of Sanctity
3+ Reclusiarchs
0-1 Venerable Dreadnought- May take Blessed Ammunition, Holy Icon, and Laud Hailers from Codex: Witch Hunters
0-5 Acolytes (use the Priests entry from Codex: Witch Hunters)
If any Acolytes are taken, may take Arco Flagellants (Codex: Witch Hunters)

Masters of Sanctity cost an additional 20 pts., They are Faithful and generate 2 Faith Points as stated in Codex: Witch Hunters.
Masters of Sanctity may be accompanied by a Command Squad.
Reclusiarchs cost an additional 10 pts. They are Faithful and generate 1 Faith Point as stated in Codex: Witch Hunters.
Reclusiarchs may be accompanied by a squad of Chapter Serfs (use the Inquisitorial Storm Troopers entry of Codex: Witch Hunters. Disregard the transport options.) Acolytes accompany these squads of Chapter Serfs. May take a Rhino if the squad (including Reclusiarch and Acolyte) number 10 models or less, or a Razorback if numbering 6 models or less.

One Master of Sanctity must be upgraded to Master of the Reclusiam for 10 pts. He generates an additional Faith Point. In addition, he must be accompanied by a Reclusiam Command Squad that includes a Reclusiam Standard Bearer with Holy Relic. May upgrade one member to a Reclusiam Champion (same as a Company Champion but armed with a Blessed Weapon from Codex: Witch Hunters) for +40 pts. The Command squad must have an attached Orator (Epistolary Librarian) that may take psychic powers from Codex: Witch Hunters. The squad, numbering 10 models or less may be transported in a Mobile Shrine (A Land Raider Prometheus with Blessed Ammunition, Holy Icon, and Laud Hailers from Codex: Witch Hunters)

Thats it for now... suggestions are always welcome.

[Andrew]

There was something about a rolling shrine on Bell of Lost Souls that almost became a formation. Check out their site for it.

I'm not a fan of having arco-flagellants or dreadnoughts in the formation. Not that "religiousy" to me. Also, mixing codex rules would be difficult. Try coming up with something entirely new that can be similar in effect. Maybe an area affect ability, multiplied by how many chaplains or acolytes or something.

Or go a different route and use only rules from Witchhunters, such as multiple priests or something, as multiple chaplains doesn't seem to be a worthwhile marine formation unless there are multiple companies or chapters around. Marines are already far more faithful.

Otherwise, I like the idea. Could also try something involving multiple librarians.

[Leudast1215]

Inspired by this idea of making army formations, would anyone be opposed if i used the online vehicle builder in conjuction with some imagination to come up with a "Mobile Suit Gundam" (Anime) style army formation for the Tau Crisis Battlesuits?

[Andrew]

Make it sensible and we'll check it out.