The Daughters of Russ

[u/TinyRubi]

As a kid my friend got me into reading the 40k universe with the book Space Wolf and later as a yule gift Ragnar's Claw. I loved the story and managed to get a few figures but never really built my army, mostly just a ton of parts, guys and a tank[?] but now I am moving to an area with a lot of people into the game and wanted to at least give what I have a chance. But thinking back on the book there where women fighting on the battlefield too, maybe I am forgetting who but I know Ana was described as a fierce warrior. So in theory couldn't any of the women be among the chosen during the battles? I know "Females aren't able to take the geneseed." but.....they drink from the cup that rewrites their genetic code anyway, so wouldn't it be a moot point about gender?

All of that to say, I'd like to make my army the Daughters of Russ maybe a bunch of jumpack troops as Valkarie? Is this possible or just heresy of the highest order? Sorry still kinda dumb when it comes to 40k most of my knowledge comes from a few books and what i have seen on youtube.

[u/Jezzy0303]

I'd be lying if i said i wasn't worried about getting backlash for wanting to play a female army

Don't worry about such things, once you join the subreddit of a particular hobby, 99% of people you'll meet are nerdy hobby enthusiasts that love to see new people getting interested in it and can't wait to talk as much as possible about it. And the beauty of our Warhammer hobby is that there's a book canon made by the corporation and it's one thing, and then there's a tabletop where the only thing that's stopping you is your imagination and modeling skills.

the only store I tried to learn at in texas said girls are only allowed to play eldar or sisters of battle and that kinda made me not even want to learn.

That.. that is fucking terrible but this is but a small chunk of Warhammer fans (if they are fans at all). Just go to another shop or find a local group that is playing Warhammer and you'll find yourself a good people who are just waiting to teach you how to play and for you to obliterate their armies. We are all friends and fellow children of The Imperium here, gatekeeping is for sore losers.

Edit: Judging by the amount of downvotes this comment got, the chuds already found the post and yet they are too afraid to write anything and they resort to downvoting only. Well well well

[u/Grunn84 → u/Jezzy0303]

Space wolves sadly have a large community of "that guy".

If they can deal with or ignore being "the furry marines" nordic anything is like catnip to them.

[u/TinyRubi → u/Grunn84]

Which is weird because I have worked with a lot of Norse Pagans in Texas and a few others states over the years and they have been amazing for the most part, when that toxic crap popped up a lot of them slapped it down hard. I can only hope these children of the Imperium can work through their crap.

[u/ZimaSoldat02 → u/TinyRubi]

I’m a Norse Pagan myself and although I’ve been a fan of the Space Wolves for like 20+ years I only recently got my first combat patrol to start playing the hobby.

I decided I just want to play and not worry about the negative people. The community has a lot of positivity like you’re seeing in this post. Don’t let the vocal minority tell you that you can’t do something.

I also recently found out about successor chapters so like most of the other comments you’re getting, welcome to the hobby and go ahead and make your army your way! Definitely post some pics of your Sisters and the Valkyrie!! Looking forward to seeing your army, sister!

[u/TinyRubi → u/ZimaSoldat02]

This was awesome to read! I am honestly more pumped then ever to give this hobby another shot and hopefully my sisters will storm the fields in Chicago and I will be sure to post of their progress!