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What is a Themed Army?
Themed Army Ideas image by Scott SmithA themed army limits itself to certain units and figures so as to specialize in a particular look, background, or style of play. Themed armies typically take a lot of time, careful planning, and money. They are usually less flexible and more difficult to use in games, so they're better suited for the gamer who's more concerned with style than winning. In short, themed armies are definitely for experts looking for a challenge. 

In this section of the Jungle, you'll find some ideas for themed armies. Some of the army ideas are very general and allow for plenty of choice about wargear, troop sizes, tactics, paint schemes, conversions, etc. Some of them are more specific, and in these cases they're done deliberately to emphasize the army's character or to improve its chances on the battlefield. 

Bear in mind that these are just initial concepts: if you use one, you may find that you have to tweak it a little (or a lot) before you're happy with it, and it's perfectly okay to do so. Don't feel like you have to adhere to the letter of what you read here.

Image © copyright 2000 by Scott Smith. Used with permission

From Idea to Reality
Coming up with a themed army idea and actually making it work are two different things. If you'd like some examples of how to turn a Themed Army Idea into a real, usable force, check out these articles:

Armies of the Jungle
In this series, we showcase actual, completed armies. By detailing how the army was collected, how the background and color schemes were developed, and how the army is used on the battlefield, we hope that this series will provide inspiration for those interested in collecting similar armies. 


Chaos Space Marines
The Dvergar: Come a little closer and ask them if they're "Squats"...
Rai's Reavers:  From the Jungle's Eye of Terror tie-in
Vastator, Slave of the Eldritch Gods: Ancient evil waits beyond the wall of sleep 
The White Werewolves: The World Eaters aren't the only ones to serve Khorne...

Daemonhunters
Inquisitor Varman Kumar: An ageless ally to the Fighting Tigers 
 

Dark Eldar
The Glasswalkers: These Dark Eldar need a fix. You're it. 
The Kabal of the Ozone Scorpions: Screaming for vengeance!
<> From Idea to Reality: Building the Ozone Scorpion army <>
The Sirens: Death from the water
The Wild Hunt: A Wych Cult that goes after the deadliest prey

Eldar
The Craftworld Alliance: "You will unite or you will fall"
Craftworld Mor-Seth: A new hope for the Eldar
Exodites:  Never so fast, never so deadly 
The Shrine of the Black Scorpion: A new kind of Eldar army

Imperial Guard
The Ebon Leopards of Kente: So tough, they think tanks are for wimps 
Imperial Navy Drop Troops: Go easy on the navy jokes, dogface....
Vedic Tiger Warriors: Marines are not the only fighting tigers

Orks
Da Blood Orks Chapta: De're red and de're choppy...da perfect Marines! 
Gangsta Orks: What happens when you take Orks to the big city?
The Greater Waauugh! Orks with guns...lots of guns
Ork Panzer Krenadiers: Orks get mechanized!
Orks uv da Blak Klaw: Albino Orks with attitude
Striped Ork-eaters of Auros IX: Grots of the Blood Deserts, UNITE!

Space Marines
The Angel Hunters:  These Dark Angels don't "stand back and shoot"
Angels of Light: These really ARE "the good guys"
The Black Talons: Pirates for the Emperor
The Emperor's Hands: A sinister secret police force
Ferin Ironhammer: "To boldly go where no Wolf has gone before!"
<> Characters with Character: Converting Ferin Ironhammer <>

Fighting Tiger Black Ops:  Articles, photos and fiction about a "special forces" unit
The Forgiven: Dark Angels no more
The Great Hunt of Vargr Ironbane: Speed metal
The Iron Angels: Iron is good for your blood
Keric Quicbrand's Great Company:  In your face by Turn 2
The Lost Angels: They may not be going home, but they're NOT giving up
Phoenix Marines: High-flying warriors unafraid to die by fire
The Sons of Eriu: "Fear not the Sidhe, but hunt them with cold iron..."
Storm Warriors: Great idea for an "all-Scout" army

Tau
Kindred of the Flame: Kroot mercenary army
The Shadow Warriors: Night fight specialists
Tau Air Cavalry: Experimental warfare

Tyranids
Genestealer Cult: A classic army returns
Godzilla: No, really, it is what it sounds like
Hive Fleet Behemoth: They live on after Macragge
Hive Fleet Ravana: Not just "bugs" anymore...
Hive Fleet Umbra: Claws and fangs in the dark
The Kurindans:  Lizardmen in 40K
 
 

Last updated May 2008 
 

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