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Two part question...

1. Has anyone created a mutation for their own Space marine chapter? When reading up on the various gene-seed mutations I wondered if anyone had any ideas on malfunctioning zygotes and the mutation associated with them.

I was thinking something along the line of the Occulobe malfunctioning so eyesight is increased even more during the day but has no advantage at night.

Or the Mucranoid organ mutating to the point where a small percentage of space marines skin turns solid or stone-like.

I am trying to brainstorm more ideas for my chapter so that it stands out but sounds interesting.

2.if the Canus-Helix for the space wolves involves mixing wolf DNA with human DNA, could it be done with other animals? Obviously you can see a practical reason to use wolf DNA (pack mentality, aggression, loyalty,etc), so no giraffe marines, but perhaps lizard or insect DNA?

I guess no other responses? Thanks 2x210 and Grey Templar. I guess I was leaning towards more of a lizard type asartes, because of the belcher's gland.

Wolves make sense due to pack mentality and aggression. Yet most asartes are calm and cold, like apex predators(sharks, big cats..).

I was hoping to find ideas on how mutation can change the flavor of a chapter. I don't want a doomed chapter, but one that has succeeded despite having a perceived flaw in their gene-seed.

Haha I like the hollow bones idea, lose strength while doubling speed!

Thanks Disciple of Fate, that is actually a very good idea for a fire breathing chapter! You are right though, sounds like a Salamander army or fire-worshipers at least. Still thank you for the idea of having augmented armor to accommodate for a gene-seed mutation, I think that is more of what I want for my chapter.

Okay I am just going to say it...Shark Marines! In honor of Shark week.

It's official, Feathers of Fury...hahahahaaaaaa