For the Emperor! Introducing the Space Marine player

Name: Paulo
Main HQ: Forgefather Vulkan He'stan
Main Characteristic: Mean, foot-slogging, Hammer crew

Hey there, folks. it's think it's a bit overdue, but here I am to introduce myself.

What first got me into 40k was the story behind it, the "lore" or "fluff", as some would call it. Many hours were spent in websites such as Lexicanum or TV Tropes while I was just getting to know what GRIMDARK was all about. Once I got to read my first 40k novel, Eisenhorn, I knew I was hooked.

What I also enjoy about the hobby itself is the the customization it allows. Although I'm still Codex-bound, it's nice to paint and mod an army my own way. I also find that regal colors such as purple and gold, mixed with grim black, fit perfectly the idea of super-human space knights.

And what a force they are. Although only now I'm exploring new tactical options from my Codex, it's nice to picture a force of giant, ceramite-clad supermen, threading the battlefield, shrugging off enemy fire and purging the enemy with holy bolter and chainsword.

At least, that's what I thought until my first game ever, where Genestealers tore me a new one. Tactical squads in melee? Never again!

I hope to expand my army as well as it's backstory (which is currently null). Currently, I'm fielding an army based on Assault Terminators, but future plans include Sternguard Veterans (already got a Pedro Kantor conversion), a Bike army (got a nice idea for the HQ, but that's a surprise for later), and possibly a secondary army, supposing Games Workshop releases new Codices for some old factions I'm interested in.

I also read a lot of material for the Dark Heresy RPG, and am long overdue in continuing a campaign with my local group. Looking forward to the upcoming Deathwatch RPG as well. I'll possibly post about those in here, ad about our board game nights as well.

Until then, walk softly, and carry a big gun. The Emperor protects!