Token Capellan Unit?

[ActionButler]

If you would be so kind, fill in the blank...

DCMS -> Sword of Light
AFFS -> Brigade of Guards
LCAF -> Lyran Guards
FWLM -> Marik Militia
CCAF -> ???????????

What I am specifically looking for is not necessarily the cream-of-the-crop-super-duper-elite of the CCAF, but a command that shares the common theme of "all regiments of the __________ paint their mechs in ____________ colors"  Like how all of the Brigade of guards use the red, white, and blue stripes.  Or how all SoL units use flat red.  At this point, I'm thinking either the Capellan Hussars or the Capellan Defense Force. 

As some background, I had the bright idea to divide up the Intro Box mechs and whatever was left unpainted from my original collection of minis into faction-specific lances.  Not as legitimately competitive lances, just something to paint and display in the office.  The Combine, Lyran Alliance, AFFS and FWL were all pieces of cake (though I do want to do a non-Sword of Light unit in the future).  For the life of me, though, I can't figure who fits the bill for the Capellan's.  Camospecs has a beautiful selection of the Warrior Houses, but they are all drastically different from one another.  The Death Commandos might work, but I was hoping for something that really pops, and I don't know if flat black has that kind of visual impact. 

Cheers!   

[Col.Hengist]

When I think of CapCon I think of the BigMac. MacCarons atmired Cavalry. Sure they're a merc unit, but a very house specific merc unit. If not that one, then one of the warrior houses... Mat-tzu Kai maybe.

[MadCapellan]

If you would be so kind, fill in the blank...

DCMS -> Sword of Light
AFFS -> Brigade of Guards
LCAF -> Lyran Guards
FWLM -> Marik Militia
CCAF -> ???????????

What I am specifically looking for is not necessarily the cream-of-the-crop-super-duper-elite of the CCAF, but a command that shares the common theme of "all regiments of the __________ paint their mechs in ____________ colors"  Like how all of the Brigade of guards use the red, white, and blue stripes.  Or how all SoL units use flat red.  At this point, I'm thinking either the Capellan Hussars or the Capellan Defense Force. 

As some background, I had the bright idea to divide up the Intro Box mechs and whatever was left unpainted from my original collection of minis into faction-specific lances.  Not as legitimately competitive lances, just something to paint and display in the office.  The Combine, Lyran Alliance, AFFS and FWL were all pieces of cake (though I do want to do a non-Sword of Light unit in the future).  For the life of me, though, I can't figure who fits the bill for the Capellan's.  Camospecs has a beautiful selection of the Warrior Houses, but they are all drastically different from one another.  The Death Commandos might work, but I was hoping for something that really pops, and I don't know if flat black has that kind of visual impact. 

Cheers!   

The Capellan Hussars are all variations on red with gold and black highlights. Other than that, most Capellan units are relatively individual, or use camouflage.

[Frabby]

Yep, Capellan Hussars - specifically the Red Heart Guard.

The Warrior Houses aren't CCAF, they're the Chancellor's private troops.

The Death Commandos, meanwhile, don't have a unified paint scheme - they're using YOUR paint scheme while they're repairing your 'Mechs, manage your supplies, and serve meals in your officers' mess hall.  >:D

[cavingjan]

The real question is: what base color would you like to use?

[Wotan]

Just as a side note there is one Marik Militia that is not using purple.  :D

I would also go for the Capellan Hussars for a Multi Regiment unit. Or take the Tau Ceti. You will always recognize them. ;)

[Lysenko]

Capellan Hussars. Even though they are in red. :)

[Arkansas Warrior]

Yep, Capellan Hussars - specifically the Red Heart Guard.

The Warrior Houses aren't CCAF, they're the Chancellor's private troops.

The Death Commandos, meanwhile, don't have a unified paint scheme - they're using YOUR paint scheme while they're repairing your 'Mechs, manage your supplies, and serve meals in your officers' mess hall.  >:D

I hear the meals they serve are Soylent Green.  And the less said about what they do to the cattle the better.

[ActionButler]

The real question is: what base color would you like to use?

I don't have a preference for a base.  When I first hatched the idea for this boondoggle, I expected the Capellan unit to show of some shade of green. That is not a requirement, though. 

Mostly, what I'm looking for is a paint scheme I can use that will be easily identified as belonging to a specific command without being tied to one exact regiment (again, like how a blue and white paint scheme could belong to any Lyran Guard unit).

[ActionButler]

Just as a side note there is one Marik Militia that is not using purple.  :D

Well, you know, there's always gotta be one guy who tries to stand out  :P

I had thought about using the Tau Ceti, too.  I *might* try and throw together a second Capellan unit for either them or McCarron's Armored Cav.  Or maybe just do individual mechs...

[ActionButler]

Thanks for of the responses and ideas, all.  I appreciate the chance to bounce ideas off of you guys  :)

[worktroll]

Depending on when you're looking at, the Capellan Defense Force (post 3050 or so) would be a logical candidate. 7 regiments, with a unified paint scheme - "light summer colours" in patchwork camo. Add a little of the obligatory jade trim, and you're set.

[Arkansas Warrior]

I know they "aren't CCAF" and all, but I'd go Warrior Houses.

[worktroll]

I admit I'm working on a 3067-ish augumented battalion of 4th Tau Ceti Rangers, but mainly because they're a distinctive scheme in colours I haven't done lots of already.

W.

[gyedid]

If you would be so kind, fill in the blank...

DCMS -> Sword of Light
AFFS -> Brigade of Guards
LCAF -> Lyran Guards
FWLM -> Marik Militia
CCAF -> ???????????

What I am specifically looking for is not necessarily the cream-of-the-crop-super-duper-elite of the CCAF, but a command that shares the common theme of "all regiments of the __________ paint their mechs in ____________ colors"

Well, why not the Confederation Reserve Cavalry then? :P

cheers,

Gabe
 Like how all of the Brigade of guards use the red, white, and blue stripes.  Or how all SoL units use flat red.  At this point, I'm thinking either the Capellan Hussars or the Capellan Defense Force. 

As some background, I had the bright idea to divide up the Intro Box mechs and whatever was left unpainted from my original collection of minis into faction-specific lances.  Not as legitimately competitive lances, just something to paint and display in the office.  The Combine, Lyran Alliance, AFFS and FWL were all pieces of cake (though I do want to do a non-Sword of Light unit in the future).  For the life of me, though, I can't figure who fits the bill for the Capellan's.  Camospecs has a beautiful selection of the Warrior Houses, but they are all drastically different from one another.  The Death Commandos might work, but I was hoping for something that really pops, and I don't know if flat black has that kind of visual impact. 

Cheers!   
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