As I have previously done with Orks, I have gathered some basic reference on the Chaos models that already exist. Chaos has two distinct armies, Chaos Space Marines and Chaos Daemons. Although I will take some reference from Chaos Space Marines I think the Daemons are more relevant and are likely to play a more important role in my design process.
Models from the Chaos Space Marines Armies:
As with the Orks there is a large variety of units within the Chaos Space Marine Armies, there is however less of a uniformed feel and style throughout the race. Chaos Marines are not of much use directly within my project however they offer a very interesting and important insight. Chaos Space Marine units are based upon standard Space Marine units which, as the name suggests, have been turned and transformed by Chaos. These transformations can produce different effects with varying degrees of severity but these models give me an idea of how chaos transforms existing units, which is exactly what I'm planning on doing with Orks.
Models from the Chaos Daemons Armies:
An interesting aspect of the Chaos Daemons is the fact they have 4 different 'gods'. Depending on which god a unit is meant to follow/worship the unit's whole style and colour palette will alter.
Here are examples of a basic troop unit from each deity:
Plague-bearers of Nurgle:
Pink Horrors of Tzeentch:
Bloodletters of Khorne:
Daemonettes of Slaanesh:
In order for my race to be authentically Chaos I will need to decide which god I want my units to follow, as this will in turn alter how they should look. My initial sketches and ideas seem to be more closed linked to units following the god Nurgle but I will have to see how my ideas continue to develop as I don't want to nail down a specific way all my units should look this early on.
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