Elder Mieza of the 108'th navigationary expedition

Featured here is the elusive "elder Mieza" a former centurion of the 108'th, he has been registered as participating both in the "The stalwarts" actions in the Rangdan xenocides, as well as their subduing of the laputan technocracy, and the bloody withdrawal at the burning of balbibarbi. More vexing is his reputed destruction at all of these events, as well as his reported sighting at several other critical junctures for the 108'th.

Did some touch up in time for the group photo. 

Mieza, long before being formally acknowledged with the cognomen that in later parts of the great crusade came to define him as a teacher of the 108'th was a centurion assured with the great honor of infiltrating key positions long in advance of the main imperial force, lying in wait for weeks or months at an end, while still remaining at the ready to strike with a moments notice might seem like a natural parts of his particular legions modus operandi, but as he would be quick to point out it was, like all facets of war. An art that one either had the inclination for, or lacked. 

As a vigilator Mieza had a long and distinguished career for the 108'th, serving as a skirmishing and guerilla elements. Fading into the background white noise of combat, only to reappear at critical junctures to serve his legion with fist and plasma. 

long after his internment Mieza would still offer his wisdom and relish the possibility of once more serving in ambushades. Now showing a clear inclination for unorthodox warcraft and an unerring choice of weaponry particularly well suited for eliminating Astartes foes, we must in retrospect wonder at the accident that placed him in place to act with such unerring precision against his loyalist brethren. 

I have to say, of all the legion special sculpted units I've done so far( one) this jas to be my favorite. The iconic hydra and all the loving details shaped in this kit is just a wonder to bring out with silver, and the extra detail on the knee joints are a great chance to do some lifting out on. The pose is my attempt at trying to emulate the one on the FW homepage, and the base is snowed and bare, so that i can add  some trophies if he serves well. 

I actually used him in the two matches i've played, and so far, has served with distinction. He has a kill tally of 18 marines thus far (sweeping advancing a squad of IW) and the flamer and plasma cannon is expected to serve in ZM as well. I've no doubt that Mieza will rise again. 


Hydra dominatus y'all