The ghosts that roam the battlefields where around from the start of Horus Heresy. Some say, they are the embodiment of the 11th Legion's Primarch conciousness, some say, they are the vengeful spirits of the Fallen Serpents. Nobody, even the great Librarian brother Beria, the best psyker in the legion does not know of their true origin. Some say, the Primarch knows of them, but he never speaks of the ghosts. They roam the battlefields seeking those of their kind who faltered. When they find one, they give him strenght and resolve to finish the mission. Should the downed battlebrother die, they take his body and he joins the wraith ranks of the Ghost Legion. They appear out of nowhere, and without notice. The ghastly glow they emanate with freezes the hearts of the enemies and allies alike. As you never know, if the Legionary will lend you his wraith hand or will he take you away.
Lately, the Ghost Legionaries appear more and more often during the days of Harkin Invasion. They wear trophies taken from defeated Tau soldiers and they are trying to get as much of the Captain's attention as they can, as if they knew about the stain on his honour and want him to repent.
Equip:
- Heavy Bolter
- Power Fist
Author's Comments:Still can't decide which is better, the glossy ghost, or the "naked" ghost.
The Ghost Legionaries, as the tittle on the picture says, correspond to the special rules that the Damned Legionaries use. I always liked those guys, but I never liked the impression of them shown as a fiery chaplains. I always thought of them as Ghosts of the past, seeking to repent (even if I know their true identity). So then I decided to add a squad of them into my XI legion's fluff on my terms. I loved the ghostly effect that GW artists use on their zombie armies from WH:FB and I had to experiment with it. It's also good for holograms used by Tau, only I use them with a red undercoat over a white drybrush cover.
