In the initial brief for the Nestorian infestation Big Boss Redskulls noted that the infestation itself is spread by means of airborne spores. This is important because it leads to a very different situation than would occur on a normal infected world. Usually a person receives the genetic taint by means of the Genestealer’s Kiss, which means that the patriarch can pick and choose exactly who they want to enthral and infect. Not so here – spreading through the air anything which respires will soon be tainted, and as the tyranids are the ultimate genetic manipulators that means nothing is beyond contamination. Servitors, livestock, the native flora and fauna, even bacteria and viruses would fall under the sway of the cult. Imagine yourself on such a world with everything from the birds and insects overhead to the grass at your feet bent to a hostile alien will. Of course, as this is the Imperium that means infested servo-skulls as well.
Ideas I also explored ideas springing from the same theme included hybrid trees, hybrid cows and hybrid birds, all stretching the definition of civilians somewhat. If only time and money were no object…
February 9th, 2018 at 5:58 am
Creepy little things. I can tell you’re enjoying this project due to the frequency of the posts. Good work man
February 9th, 2018 at 7:07 am
Cheers man – yeah, it was just the creative boost I was in need of 🙂
February 9th, 2018 at 9:18 am
Ride that wave man
February 9th, 2018 at 8:11 am
Aw, nice mate – they are cool!
February 10th, 2018 at 11:25 am
Cheers mate 🙂
February 9th, 2018 at 8:25 am
Brilliant 😍
February 10th, 2018 at 11:25 am
Cheers! 😀
February 9th, 2018 at 9:17 am
Agreed, these are both brilliant and definitely creepy.
February 10th, 2018 at 11:25 am
Thank you! 🙂
February 9th, 2018 at 3:25 pm
Wonderfully gross and disgusting! I can already picture the paint scheme, all pulsing veins and sticky slime. I can hear them throbbing and squelching. Eugh (in a good way).
Maybe a bionic eye or a bit of wire or something, just to 40k-ify them?
I have a few bits set aside for some similar kind of Ripper/Facehugger type creepy critter for this project, so we’ll see what that churns out.
Good work!
February 10th, 2018 at 11:27 am
Cheers 🙂 Yes, we’re thinking alike on the paintjob, this is going to be a fun one to pull off I hope. Good suggestion on adding a bionic eye to one of the skulls, I’ll see what I can do. Looking forward to seeing your creation for this too.
February 12th, 2018 at 12:14 pm
You are on a roll with these mate. Excellent work.
February 13th, 2018 at 7:49 am
Thanks 🙂