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Post by KeirLeslie on Aug 30, 2004 0:52:11 GMT -5
The basic idea is of society based on 'classical' Maori, with hundreds of tribes and sub-tribes in a state of semi-constant struggle for land and resources.
The tribes would fight in ritualised manner, with short, vicious attacks, followed by periods of inactivity and then retribution.
Main tribal groups would be based around small continents and then have sub-tribes based on archipelagos around the continent.
Agriculture would be mainly communal and not highly efficent, and with fishing providing important supplements
Main exports would be warriors and cultural artifacts.
The UWP would have to have a quite high water percentage, but not too high.
So, should I go ahead or not?
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Post by Philip on Aug 30, 2004 3:11:09 GMT -5
I always liked the idea of Maori Space Marines (think of the decoration!), perhaps a chapter?
You could base it on modern Maori gangs of New Zealand, but with more traditional markings?
The armour could have gold inlay in a design echoing their tattoos...
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Post by Dazo on Aug 30, 2004 3:52:39 GMT -5
So would this be a feral or a feudal world, or some kind of agri world. The concepts fine, actualy quite origional in its use of a polynesian civilisation. Unfortunatly philip anargo already has a marine chapter so we wonn't be having any more*sigh*  |
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Post by Philip on Aug 30, 2004 4:52:35 GMT -5
That's a shame as they're on the back burner...
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Post by CELS on Aug 30, 2004 7:54:18 GMT -5
They're only on the backburner because no one wants to work on them, and quite frankly, there's not that much to work on. Anyway, Sikkukkut wrote the Index: Astartes, but that doesn't mean others can't expand on the Frost Bringers, with stories, articles on Frost Bringer customs and combat doctrines, etc. Go right ahead  As for this polynesian world, I think it's a great idea to have culture as an initial concept, but I think a common mistake is taking this too far. An example of taking it too far, would be using polynesian names and words, when they don't even speak polynesian. Obviously, names (for places or people) change with the language, which is why you see more and more James, Jon, Henry and Patrick in Norway, and less Svein, Egil, Tormod, and other Norse names. Another thing that worries me, is when people keep the technology level from their inspiration. Someone drawing inspiration from Samurai might have Imperial Guardsmen armed with Katanas, and someone drawing inspiration from Mongolians might be tempted to have bows and arrows in their armies. To me, this is possible, but not really that interesting. I find it far more interesting to see people who try to modernize ancient cultures, as can be seen with Eldar, Ultramar, etc. As for the Maori gangs of New Zealand, and all that Once Were Warriors stuff, why not transfer this to Necromunda-like gangs, or even Storm Trooper regiments recruiting from such gangs? So to sum it up... this sounds interesting, but please don't just copy-paste the Maori of Earth to an entire world of the Anargo sector. That's just boring, in my humble opinion. |
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Post by Dazo on Aug 31, 2004 2:24:07 GMT -5
Which sub sector were you looking to put this world in. I don't think you will have that much trouble finding a watery world, there is an abundance of them.
I agree with CELS you would be better adapting the culture to fit with 40k, were you planning to just take insparation from maori or were you looking at all the pacific rim cultures
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Post by KeirLeslie on Aug 31, 2004 2:27:53 GMT -5
So, people think it's overall OK?
Specific points.
Once were warriors:
No. That concept doesn't work as the whole premise is based around the British colonisation process.
See, the Maori society was violent, but it was also highly honourable.
However, the honour was removed in the colonisation, and the violence wasn't. This lead to the 'Once were warriors' syndrome. At least, I believe thats the idea.
Stormtrooper regiments:
I like that idea.
Tech level:
The tech level could either be very low or a techno-barbarian style.
Either works for me. What do others think?
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Post by Dazo on Aug 31, 2004 2:46:47 GMT -5
The tech thing is up to you, might help if we know where this world is going to be, and what the climate is like, what type of world is it, feudal, feral, agri, civilised. storm troopers or guard regiments would be good, though stormtroopers are more often taken from many different regiments and worlds, they are the best of the best as it were. Of course you could create your own elite unit, like the jungle fighters of catachan or the kaskin(sp?) of cadia
Is Trilla done then, you might have to leave a few reminders so it doesn't get forgotten.
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Post by Philip on Sept 1, 2004 19:31:41 GMT -5
They're only on the backburner because no one wants to work on them, and quite frankly, there's not that much to work on. I meant this concept is one of my many back burner projects. |
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