Denezins of the Deathworlds- Please help

[Enigma]

Well, after seeing zzapper's borg codex, I got swept up. The title is self-explanatory. Essentially, the fluff would be about creatures of the death worlds (modeled however you wish) getting aboard ships, forming small groups and attacking planets the ships land on, to get more territory or eat. I'll have to come up with some more specific variants later, but I'm thinking of an army list that is fairly open to create your own models which count as having. So, a 8 armed beast with huge tentacles on 6 of it's arms would simply be regarded as a basic troop (I think I'll call them Denezins) with 2 power weapons, therefore getting an extra attack. Naturally, the power weapons wouldn't be called power weapons.

Following the example above, a gigantic spider with two crab-like claws could count as exactly the same thing as the tentacle guy. Same stats, different name and model. Sort of like the Chaos Spawn. It should be open to modeling and could revolve around "count as". You get the idea.

To the point, here is the stats and possible wargear of a basic troop:

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Denezin- 8 points

Unit: 5+ Denezins

Stats: WS4/BS0/S3/T3/W1/I4/A1/Ld7/Sv-

Weapons: Denezins can take up to 2 weapons.

Can be given power weapons for 5 points each
Can be given power fists for 7 points each
Can be given Close Combat weapons for 2 points each
Can be given a ranged weapon from the list below:

Rng12"/S3/AP6/Assault 1: 3 points
Rng18"/S4/AP-/Rapid Fire: 4 points
Rng18"/S4/AP5/Assault 1: 5 points
Rng36"/S5/AP4/Heavy 2: 6 points
Rng30"/S4/AP6/Assault 4: 6 points
Creatures with ranged weapons must take the 6th Sense upgrade.

Upgrades: Denezins can take any and all upgrades with no limit on the amount.

6th Sense: Give the Denezin a BS of 3- 3 points
Punishing Evolution: Increase the T by 1-4 points
Fast Prey: The Denezin is a beast-6 points
Tough Prey: Increase S by 1-3 points

Up to 3 Denezins may be upgraded to Smart Denezins for +4 points. While 1 is still alive, it gives the entire unit Ld 8. These are also allowed to take up to 4 weapons instead.

Smart Denezin: WS4/BS0/S3/T3/W1/I4/A2/Ld10/Sv-

[Enigma]

Well, since no one seems to be posting, I guess this could be regarded as a blog...
Anyway, to the point. I've decided to come up with an armoury type thing sort of like the tyranid biomorphs list. Except it's going to be called Evolutions.
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EVOLUTIONS
Creatures of the Deathworlds have taken different evolutionary paths depending on the habitat and prey in the area, all of which can prove useful in combat situations. The points cost for the Evolutions is shown in the creature's profile.

6th Sense: Give the creature a BS of 3 or increase the BS by 1.
Armoured Hide: Give the creature a 4+ save or increase the save by 1
Acidic Blood: When the creature dies, all models (friend or foe) within d6" are wounded on a 4+. Armour saves are taken as normal.
Punishing Evolution: Increase the T by 1.
Tough Prey: Increase the S by 1.
Fast Prey: The creature counts as a beast.
High-flying Prey: The creature counts as jump infantry and may Deep Strike if rules allow.
Camouflaged: The creature has Stealth as explained in the special rules in the rulebook.
Beserk: Increase S, WS and T by 1 and give the creature furious charge and feel no pain for one turn whenever a model is lost. They will automatically move towards and charge without firing the nearest enemy or allied unit.
Pack Animal: The unit with this ability may substitute their leadership for the number of models left alive in their squad. Modifiers apply as normal. If the modifiers do not bring the leadership to 11 or less, then they automatically pass.
Sentient: These creatures do not suffer from Wild Instincts.
Night Vision: See as normal in Night Fights.
Tangling Vines: When assaulted, the vehicle will deal 2d6 S5 hits against charging unit before attacks are made.
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Not too many here, but I'll add more.

[Psychichobo]

You could include an infighting rule, which would be interesting. I always get annoyed on games like Final Fantasy where the entire natural world would gang up on your little party whilst not attempting to eat each other...

[Enigma]

Problem with the infighting is that infighting would make the list almost completely random. Maybe I can throw in if a unit can see an allied unit within say, 12", and can't see any enemy units, they will automatically move up and charge the allies in the same way as beserk.

[Psychichobo]

That could have some fun effects. It might not ruin things as badly as you think either - imagine if someone described the daemon army's deeptriking rules to you as a custom army idea. It'd sound more stupid than it actually plays (I've fought them).

Hmm, what if the whole army had to be deployed anywhere on the board during deployment, but as if they were deepstriking? It could represent the way they don't operate tactically, just as wild animals wandering around... plus, it means they don't all start next to each other in a completely unnatural way.

[Enigma]

Okay, I'll throw in the infighting rule. Except add a leadership test. And as for the deepstriking, I'll make it so they must infiltrate, except no sight allowed at all. Oh yeah, and I added a couple of new evolutions.

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Wild Instincts: All non-fearless creatures suffer from this. If no creature in a unit can see any models in any enemy unit and there is an allied unit within 12" and line of sight, then they must pass a leadership test or will automatically move up and charge in the same manner as beserk.

Prowling Deployment: These creatures aren't always the most accurate in their deployment, however will always remain unseen. All creatures have the infiltrate special ability and must use it. They must stay out of sight, so cannot be in sight of any enemy models.

[Enigma]

Hi again... I would think that sentient death world creatures would take damaged transports from their enemies and put them to good use. Take a vechile, stuff some vines and heavy damage on it, and reduce armour value a bit, and voila! You got yourself a transport for those denezins.

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Captured Rhino- 55 points

Can transport up to 15 Denezins

Stats: F:11/S:10/B:10/BS3

Weapons: Armed with pintle mounted stormbolter (Rng24"/S4/AP5/Assault 2).

Upgrades: May be upgraded to have:
Night Vision: 5 points
Tangling Vines: 10 points

May take the open topped characteristic for no points.

[genestealer1414]

wat about the big monstas? every army needs a big thingy...like dis www.rangercentral.com/images/mmpr-m1-snizzard.jpg

srry i coudnt get picture.. dont remember how...

[3ff3ct]

genestealer1414- Bwhahaha! I hope thats you in that there monster suit!

I was expecting something big and mean with bitey bits, not some b-movie fodder! I have a tear rolling down my cheek with laughter!

[genestealer1414]

isnt it prreeeetttyyyy?!!!?