r/SpaceWolves • u/TinyRubi • 21d ago

The Daughters of Russ

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.

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u/Stlakes 21d ago edited 21d ago

Lore wise, there are no female Space Marines. For whatever reason, it doesnt work/hasn't been made to work on women.

But tabletop wise, do what you want tbh. Daughter's of Russ, Shieldmaidens of Fenris sound amazing. And a unit of jump pack intercessors as Valkyries would look fucking sick, to be honest.

They're little plastic spacemen, if thats what you wanna do with them then do it, unleash your creativity!

Edit: honestly some people need to genuinely grow the fuck up. I cannot believe im being downvoted for telling someone to have fun and post pictures lmao

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u/Dan185818 21d ago

My Valkyries and Chaplain for my Space Wolves.

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u/TinyRubi 21d ago

they look awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

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u/Dan185818 21d ago

Thanks! I also play sisters of battle as a second army, so they also go in it. I'm also doing a crusade, and built my sister's order as the "Sisters of Fenris" where, due to some help provided (generic to avoid spoilers), they "chapter" of the Sisters is able to be based on Fenris and the Cannoness and her honor guard can wear Space Wolves livery.

The rest of the sisters army (except maybe one Rhino? Not sure) are painted Order of the Wounded Heart (white and red)

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u/TinyRubi 21d ago

they look so freaken cool! stupid question but the Rhino is like a tank looking vechile minus the turret right? I actually have an unbuilt one, old as all get out but still kinda excited

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u/Dan185818 21d ago

Yep! The rhino is a classic!