Quote: (freebooter @ Feb. 08 2010, 22:35 )
I've spoken to a few people who have been sad about how everyone always ignores the shocklance component of the Knights and their dinosaur grazing heritage... It has pretty much been accepted that while it was of its time, in the current grim-dark 41st millennium it really doesn't fit and is more than a bit ridiculous.
Knights are seemingly evolving to be almost a next class of titan, both in design and in tactical use. While I agree it is sad to see such a colourful background fall by the wayside, it is probably time.
I agree
Trouble with the Knights in background terms, as presented years ago, where that they completely missed the point about Warhammer 40k. As did many people.
They represented knights from some, feudal, medieval and primitive society, on primative worlds that where somehow different from the society of the of the Imperium at large.
Trouble is, is that the Imperium
is that, medieval, feudal and primitive society. That's the point that people used to forget.
Knights therefore are, or should be, an integral and common component of the society at large.
Indeed they are already represented, in a very special form, by Space Marines, who are clearly orders of Holy Knights.
I would see Knights as individuals,groups or bands who come from the local sector where any given war may be taking place who have a duty to fight as payment for their privaleged status (knight service) or who are 'sub contracted' by their 'baron' (continental or planetary governor? or ad mech types?) to do so in the baron's stead.
Geddit?
I think I argued this elsewhere on these forums - but I forget where
As to the weapons used, pretty much any 'modern' 40k weapons would be available. No need for silly lances (let the more romantic eldar have those!)
