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2013/07/15 09:18:15
Subject: Chapter: Articles of Faith - New name! what do you think?
I hope you can help me and correct me if i'm wrong on stuff, i'm fairly new to the wh40k universe and im currntly making up stuff from the little things i've read so far!
Original post
Spoiler:
My chapters Fleet (fleet based chapter) got lost in a unexpected warp storm and ended in a corner far from the imperial borders.
(i think this is how it works)
In this remote place in the galaxy they found human inhabited worlds, these humans where primitive in the way they lived, they fought for their existence. Males sole purpose was to gather and protect and the females took care of them, it is a strict society the rules based onthe single purpose of survival of the community.
These people are primitive in the ways of being human, they act rather like animals, when one is too weak to keep up with the rest he/she is left behind, to carry one along would endanger the rest, there is no compassion, the environment that they live in does not allow such a thing!
These worlds are inhabited by native fauna, but because the chemical wastes of ancient factories these have mutated into gut rendering monstrosities. Miles of these worlds are covered by old industrial settlements, with factories towering so high that you would mistake them for mountains! Most of these areas are covered in clouds of poisonous gasses having seen no human enter it for centuries, maybe even longer!
What will my chapters brave soldiers encounter in these industrial wastes!?
General fluff ive gathered so far
The current situation:
Spoiler:
- The Chapters fleet was lost in a warp storm, they left the warp and ended up in an undiscovered part of the galaxy.
- The fleet ships got damaged so they where forced to land on a planet.
- Upon the planet they encountered human settlements, fierce feral tribesmen.
- hundreds of square miles of this world is covered by old industrial settlements, with factories towering so high that you would mistake them for mountains! Most of these areas are covered in clouds of poisonous gasses having seen no human enter it for centuries, maybe even longer!
- The chapter will most likely explore the planets industrial city to look for ancient artefacts or STC's.
Chapter Organisation
Spoiler:
- Battle group 0 (1 Dreadnought, Terminator)
Note: led by a Dreadnought.
- Battle group 27-1 (1 Terminator Captain, Space Marines)
Note: each Battle group is Led by a Terminator Captain.
- Armoured Divisions 2 (transport regiment, tank regiment, Tech Marines)
Note: the chapter uses heavily armoured transport to get the troops in the midst of battle, tanks will often form the bridgehead of such a maneouvre.
- Fleet
Note: one mothership and multiple smaller vessels for a more flexible way of deployment.
- Specialists (Librarians, Tech-Marines, Chaplains, apothecaries)
Note: these get assigned to Battle Groups whenever it is deemed necessary, more often however they join a mission out of their own initiative then out of an order.
- the chapter has a Chapter Master, overall leadership, and a Master Mechanic, the Master Mechanic is the Commander of the fleet and the armoured divisions.
Fluff
A warm welcome
Spoiler:
As the -space ships name- landed on the unknown planets soil and the first marines set foot upon the planet the Chapter Master -name- set about and gave the order to a squad of scouts to evaluate the surrounding area and report back in before nightfall, as the scouts took off the Tech-Marines where ordered to Assess the damage that had been inflicted to the ship and start the repairs.
As -chapter master name- looked around he couldn't make up his mind on what lived here, if there was life at all, all he saw was a dead forest shrouded in mist, no life to be seen, no birds could be heard nor a stream could be seen.
He turned to his Master Mechanic, -name-.
,,Do you have any clue on where we got stranded." the Chapter Master asked like there had not happened anything of major significance, he was renowned for keeping his cool, even in the heat of battle.
,,I do not know old un, this nicknsme was given to him back when he was captain of the 27th battlegroup, neither does the database recognize the planet, we must be beyond the known.." answered the Master Mechanic to his leader.
The old man let out a mere ,,hmmm" and nodded before he strode off back into his ship, before going back in he ordered one of his officers: ,,Bring me the report when the scouts have returned from their recon".
As the sun set and the moon, which gave a mix of green and purple light, of the foreign planet rose to the sky the scouts had not returned yet. As the Chapter Master heard of this news he stared out of his window and wondered what was out there and didn't show itself.
He decided to wait with the search mission untill the next day, as he did not want more unneccesary casualties, which he could not afford at this moment.
Battle Chant
Spoiler:
Woe betide the Xenos that face us on the fields of strife
Nevermore will we give way to those who oppose our divine task
Woe betides those who thwart our Deity
Our wrath does not know boundaries
We are the Ascended, the bulwark of man-kind!
Im still thinking of all the names and ftuff for my chapter/worlds/characters, im currently thinking of how they arrived on the planet and how their first encounter with the natives will be.
This is a quick summary of what ive got so far, this will be worked out extensively!
Also sorry for my bad english!
C&C please!
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze "You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry.
Ehm, well they are atleast in an undiscovered part of the galaxy(milky way) but I want them to be ina very remote part of it, if thats possible, any tips would be appreciated as im still researching alot so there probably are alot of errors!
Also I forgot to state that I want some help with this, to check if im not writing complete bs! Ill edit this in!
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/07/15 09:42:02
Just say they found a part of the galaxy that has been cut off by warp storms. It's a relatively common occurrence.
The planets could have been great bastions of technology and learning during the golden age but were brought down either though rebellion, civil war or daemonic invasions brought about by mortals meddling with things they don't understand.
So you have a collection of worlds where humans have regressed to relatively simple lives (Iron age maybe bronze age) but instead of an untouched virgin world they live among the shattered ruins of their ancestors and fight for survival against each other and the monsters their ancestors created.
Your chapter will almost undoubtedly find orks since orks are everywhere. Chaos and general heretical witchcraft could also be a likelihood. maybe some Eldar or Dark Eldar? The Eldar having seen that something that will take place in the system will bring about the destruction of their craftworld while the dark eldar are trying to kidnap slaves and grab some cool monsters while they're there.
Dakka Bingo! By Ouze "You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry.
My chapters Fleet (fleet based chapter) got lost in a unexpected warp storm and ended in a corner far from the imperial borders. (i think this is how it works) In this remote place in the galaxy they found human inhabited worlds, these humans where primitive in the way they lived, they fought for their existence. Males sole purpose was to gather and protect and the females took care of them, it is a strict society the rules based onthe single purpose of survival of the community. These people are primitive in the ways of being human, they act rather like animals, when one is too weak to keep up with the rest he/she is left behind, to carry one along would endanger the rest, there is no compassion, the environment that they live in does not allow such a thing!
These worlds are inhabited by native fauna, but because the chemical wastes of ancient factories these have mutated into gut rendering monstrosities. Miles of these worlds are covered by old industrial settlements, with factories towering so high that you would mistake them for mountains! Most of these areas are covered in clouds of poisonous gasses having seen no human enter it for centuries, maybe even longer!
Spoiler:
What will my chapters brave soldiers encounter in these industrial wastes!?
Im still thinking of all the names and ftuff for my chapter/worlds/characters, im currently thinking of how they arrived on the planet and how their first encounter with the natives will be.
This is a quick summary of what ive got so far, this will be worked out extensively!
Also sorry for my bad english!
There's a story I've read (unfortunately the title escapes me) where someone flies into the upper atmosphere (on earth) and encounters a new ecological system. He is eventually killed by some flying squid - great big, gas born tentacle monsters with razor beaks - you could do similar. As your planet has clouds of poisonous gasses - you definitely need 'things' living in them.
I think the film 'The Mist' could be a nice starting point.
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Its because ordinance is still a word.
However, firing ordinance at someone isn't nearly as threatening as firing ordnance at someone.
Ordinance is a local law, or bill, or other form of legislation.
Ordnance is high caliber explosives.
No 'I' in ordnance.
Don't drown the enemy in legislation, drown them in explosives.
2013/07/15 09:54:04
Subject: Re:Chapter: name undecided! General idea!
@ purplefood
Ive corrected it, ive written the possibilities down as I cant make a choice for now.
Allthough I do know that they remember nothing of their origin. Making my Chapters commanders think that the civilization has been lost since very long. This will inspire them to stay and start looking for STC's or other artefacts of such sort in the Old Cities, also they are forced to stay because the warp storm inflicted heavy damage on their fleet.
There's a story I've read (unfortunately the titile escapes me) where someone flies into the upper atmosphere (on earth) and encounters a new ecological system. He is eventually killed by some flying squid - great big, gas born tentacle monsters with razor beaks - you could do similar. As your planet has clouds of poisonopus gasses - you definitely need 'things' living in them.
I think the film 'The Mist' could be a nice starting point.
that is very possible! I'm writing down all ideas you throw at me, I have a list of ideas as of now and some ive already worked in the story and some I havent yet but might come in at a later stage!
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Possible names -
the Roving Lions?
The Seekers?
Defenders of Truth?
The Mist Lords?
The Misted Shadows?
Have the natives fight the chapter when they land as that's what feral tribes do to anyone how invades their territory. They find one still alive from the raiding party and heal him. Over time the man/woman learns to trust them and brokers a peace between them and the tribes. Through the folk lore of the natives they learn about the worlds and tales of magical objects dotted among the mountains of metal in the mist. Taking a few brave souls with him, the Chapter Master heads into the mist in search of lost tech. But they are not alone...
Take what you like.
Come into my web, said the spider to the fly.
Come rest your wings, and let us talk eye to eye.
For I am a spider, and you are the fly. Now that you are here, let us sit, and say hi.
But I have have no morsel to share, nor anything to eat. But wait, what is that stickiness upon your feet.
Ah now I have you, now I can eat. Now I can enjoy you, or store you as meat.
For I am the spider, and you are the fly. How else could it have gone, between one such as you, and one such as I.
Good good! I did some writing and came up with this, mind my grammarand lack of vocabulaire, I think it sounds a bit lame at times! Also this is the first story i've ever written. Credits to themanwiththeplan!
Spoiler:
As the -space ships name- landed on the unknown planets soil and the first marines set foot upon the planet the Chapter Master -name- set about and gave the order to a squad of scouts to evaluate the surrounding area and report back in before nightfall, as the scouts took off the Tech-Marines where ordered to Assess the damage that had been inflicted to the ship and start the repairs.
As -chapter master name- looked around he couldn't make up his mind on what lived here, if there was life at all, all he saw was a dead forest shrouded in mist, no life to be seen, no birds could be heard nor a stream could be seen.
He turned to his navigator, -name-.
,,Do you have any clue on where we got stranded." the Chapter Master asked like there had not happened anything of major significance, he was renowned for keeping his cool, even in the heat of battle.
,,I do not know old un, this nicknsme was given to him back when he was captain of the 27th battlegroup, neither does the database recognize the planet, we must be beyond the known.." answered the Navigator to his leader.
The old man let out a mere ,,hmmm" and nodded before he strode off back into his ship, before going back in he ordered one of his officers: ,,Bring me the report when the scouts have returned from their recon".
As the sun set and the moon, which gave a mix of green and purple light, of the foreign planet rose to the sky the scouts had not returned yet. As the Chapter Master heard of this news he stared out of his window and wondered what was out there and didn't show itself.
He decided to wait with the search mission untill the next day, as he did not want more unneccesary casualties, which he could not afford at this moment.
the chapters battle groups go reversed from 27 - 0, each battle group containing 20 Marines and one terminator Captain.
This is what I came up with and I kinda like it, there is however one Terminator battle group, that is battlegroup 0,consisting of 20 terminators lead by one dreadnought.
Im not creating this chapter to be able to apply its setting to table tops, just for fun.
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Whats the fighting style of your marines?
What makes them different to the other chapters?
Are they shooty or stabby/choppy orientated?
What colours are you going to use?
Its because ordinance is still a word.
However, firing ordinance at someone isn't nearly as threatening as firing ordnance at someone.
Ordinance is a local law, or bill, or other form of legislation.
Ordnance is high caliber explosives.
No 'I' in ordnance.
Don't drown the enemy in legislation, drown them in explosives.
PredaKhaine wrote: Whats the fighting style of your marines?
What makes them different to the other chapters?
Are they shooty or stabby/choppy orientated?
What colours are you going to use?
What makes them different to other chapters:
I edited my previous post, theres already a slight difference there! Read it if you want also my marines are comrades and adressing eachother by their actual name/nickname as You see the navigator calling the Chapter master by his nickname!
Fighting style:
i havent made my decision yet, its so hard to pick but im leaning towards close combat with the use of troop carrying tanks/ droppods for some sort of "blitzkrieg get in the middle of it and start wrecking gak up" mentality. Im a big fan for that kind of stuff(BT stuff )
Are they shooty or stabby choppy orientated:
most likely choppy, allthough i'd like to add in a siege element, with big shields, as I said above my plan for battle group 0 was to apply half of them with big ass shields(maybe the dark angels termi kite shields) and power lances.
Colours:
I am still expirimenting with the colours, I dont want to rush it and regret it later on!
This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2013/07/15 13:03:30
Its because ordinance is still a word.
However, firing ordinance at someone isn't nearly as threatening as firing ordnance at someone.
Ordinance is a local law, or bill, or other form of legislation.
Ordnance is high caliber explosives.
No 'I' in ordnance.
Don't drown the enemy in legislation, drown them in explosives.
2013/07/15 15:58:32
Subject: Re:Chapter: name undecided! General idea!
My chapter is loyal to the emperor but, much like the SW's , does not follow the codex astartes, allthough i've not yet made a final decision yet they are certainly not Chaos. I don't have a computer I use the Ipad
Someone said SW and not following the codex! Well label me a follower, I like what you have conjured up so far. And heed the advice from the folks whom has posted here
2013/07/15 18:54:15
Subject: Re:Chapter: name undecided! General idea!
Joseph Porta wrote: My chapter is loyal to the emperor but, much like the SW's , does not follow the codex astartes, allthough i've not yet made a final decision yet they are certainly not Chaos. I don't have a computer I use the Ipad
Not having to follow the Codex Astartes equals awesome!
I do the same with my marines, but then again, they are Dark Angels successors, so yeah..
Anyways, is there a reason why they don't follow the Codex?
The reason wy they don't follow the codex is because the chapter believes that in battle you have to know your fellow brothers, having fought alongside them creates a bond, this results in knowing your battle brothers through and through, being able to react on them on instinct.
This is a result of the Chapter Masters youth on his planet of birth, -planets name-, where comradry went above all else, ofcourse the end justifies the means but the Battle Brothers will always try to take one wounded brother with him in case he got rendered immobile, none is left behind.
This is clearly depicted by the use of nicknames and first names even for the chapter master, when called to order they will listen and be quiet as they have great respect for the Chapter Master's wisdom and battle prowess.
On the other hand it might look like an unorganised warband when not in action, the -Chapters Name- when not on duty often sit together with their battle groups and tell jests and drink liqour, just laying about- some of the brothers have even requested the Tech-Marine to modify a music instrument to be able to be used by Space Marine hands!
The Chapter Master still views his men as humans, instead of only-good-for-killing soldiers, he views his men as equals, this creates a brotherly bond rarely seen in an other Chapter. This way of life is what -chapter masters name- wants to preserve and is what he thinks is right.
As you can see its a weird chapter, with very non-space marinish behaviour and lie-styles.
Gotta run! Will continue later!
A few points on their style of warfare.
Spoiler:
They are not afraid or ashamed of ambush, the life of their fellow soldiers is more important to them then honour in battle. They do not see this as cowardice, rather as a sign of higher intelligence.
They have their single terminator battle group(as mntioned somewhere above) largely(about half) outfitted with power weapons and power shields, followed up by heavy weapons, these are, nearly, only used in siege works, being the first spearhead to penetrate the enemy line followed up by their battle brothers who make use of their breakthrough to wade into the enemy lines, after the line is penetrated the terminators will often retreat as their job of breaking the defence is done.
(as mentioned somewhere above)
Allthough they have only one Terminator Battle Group they have a tminator captain at the head of each other Battle group, whilst having a dreadnought at the head of their terminator Battle group.
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what original chapter do they come from, or who ordered their founding and why?
How many battle brothers does your chapter number?
Come into my web, said the spider to the fly.
Come rest your wings, and let us talk eye to eye.
For I am a spider, and you are the fly. Now that you are here, let us sit, and say hi.
But I have have no morsel to share, nor anything to eat. But wait, what is that stickiness upon your feet.
Ah now I have you, now I can eat. Now I can enjoy you, or store you as meat.
For I am the spider, and you are the fly. How else could it have gone, between one such as you, and one such as I.
2013/07/16 08:37:31
Subject: Re:Chapter: name undecided! General idea!
28 battle groups, numbering starts at 0 and ends at 27, 27 Battle groups (BG1 to BG27) containing 20 marines and one terminator Captain and one Terminator Battle group (BG0) containing 20 Terminators and one dreadnought.
I am not sure yet on what chapter they originated from, I tend to say Black Templars because of their organisation(groups who always stay together) but then again they are all individuals, which is much like the way the Adeptus Custodes are.
Who ordered their founding.. i have no idea! I haven't thought about this yet, who usually does such a thing? chapter masters I guess?
Sme advice on this would be greatly appreciated!
Also the fact that they use ambush as a way of assault somewhat fers to the adeptus custodes' art of assasination style.
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28 Battle Groups doesn't make a full chapter, they are understrength? Do the battle groups have names or are they named for their commander? Or just numbered?
Foundings are usually done for a purpose (To reinforce an rea of space for example) and they are almost always done by the High Lords of Terra.
Dakka Bingo! By Ouze "You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry.
purplefood is right, you barely have half a chapter.
Could have been a High Lord or another chapter that had too many brothers. Maybe even the cog boys did it, who knows?
It is bred into their geneseed to be brotherly and fight as a team. Goldy locks and the three scares fight alone even when in a squad of Custodes pitched in battle. (the First Heritic HH book is a good example of that)
Come into my web, said the spider to the fly.
Come rest your wings, and let us talk eye to eye.
For I am a spider, and you are the fly. Now that you are here, let us sit, and say hi.
But I have have no morsel to share, nor anything to eat. But wait, what is that stickiness upon your feet.
Ah now I have you, now I can eat. Now I can enjoy you, or store you as meat.
For I am the spider, and you are the fly. How else could it have gone, between one such as you, and one such as I.
2013/07/16 09:16:33
Subject: Re:Chapter: name undecided! General idea!
A chapter is made out of a thousand marines According to lexicanum, I currently have 28 Battle groups containing 21 men each (588 marines) i would like to keep the 0-27 format, shold I up the marines per squad to 31 making the total force 868 marines.
The chaplains, Librarians, tech-marines and apothecaries will function as lone marines, added to a battle group when the situation demands so. Also there will be a tank and transport force that is an element of its own.
And ofcourse the Fleet has his own tech-marine & Marine officers, for the lesser tasks there will be the chapter serfs.(and the servitors ofcourse )
-Battle groups
-armoured divisions
-specialists
- Fleet crew
With the increased battle group size the chapter would reach well over a thousand including all the other elemens!
I tend think the chapters fleet to consist smaller ships with more in number, so they can be active on a lot of fronts at the same time. With a single large command vessel.
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You could always say they have incurred heavy losses over several decades of heavy fighting and without a chance to stop and recruit they have split up into smaller groups in order to minimise losses. I'd stick with the 28 groups then.
I have a chapter I made myself with a similar organisation, they took heavy losses and their warbands are usually anything from 20 to 80 marines and usually centered around their leader. Though their tactics tend to be a bit more despicable than just assassination and ambush (not that they don't also use that)
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze "You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry.
purplefood wrote: You could always say they have incurred heavy losses over several decades of heavy fighting and without a chance to stop and recruit they have split up into smaller groups in order to minimise losses. I'd stick with the 28 groups then.
I have a chapter I made myself with a similar organisation, they took heavy losses and their warbands are usually anything from 20 to 80 marines and usually centered around their leader.
Though their tactics tend to be a bit more despicable than just assassination and ambush (not that they don't also use that)
I am sticking with the 28 groups, id either scale up the men per group or keep it the same, I do't know yet allthough I like the idea of a battered chapter!
Or maybe they will suffer heavy losses later in the fluff, when exploring the industial wastes! food for thought!
My marines will fight to survive and to be victorious, in the easiest and safest way possible, if this takes some foul play they will do so without hesitation. Instead of fighting honourably, which some probably will value, survival and victory is first priority!
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It's up to you, so long as you can justify it to others in a believable way you could have them striding the battlefield with a pink tutu on if you like. It's your fluff mate, have it how you want.
Come into my web, said the spider to the fly.
Come rest your wings, and let us talk eye to eye.
For I am a spider, and you are the fly. Now that you are here, let us sit, and say hi.
But I have have no morsel to share, nor anything to eat. But wait, what is that stickiness upon your feet.
Ah now I have you, now I can eat. Now I can enjoy you, or store you as meat.
For I am the spider, and you are the fly. How else could it have gone, between one such as you, and one such as I.
Themanwiththeplan wrote: It's up to you, so long as you can justify it to others in a believable way you could have them striding the battlefield with a pink tutu on if you like. It's your fluff mate, have it how you want.
Haha, I just don't want to make my chapter look lke some army made up from a thousand superhero-emperors, perfect soldiers etc and I love to discuss wha othersthink about it! i know its my story but I appreciate the input greatly!
If they enter the system as a full chapter they could take heavy losses...
Space Marines are mighty warriors but cut off from support and lacking any resupply they would soon begin to suffer casualties they are hard pressed to replace...
Dakka Bingo! By Ouze "You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
Watch for Gerry.
Hmm, just an idea I'm spitting out here.
Anyways, how about that your chapter WAS using the regular company system, but had a rather big navy for some reason.
They sustained heavy losses in battle X, but their fleet remained huge.
They decided for reason Y to split everything in smaller groups, and their fleet allowed for that.
Anyways, NO Black Templar successor chapter. The BT themselves are Imperial Fist successors,
Have them from a feral world as well, each one of the 28 drawn from a different tribe as only the strongest can lead in battle (hence a termi leading each one)and the termi battle group is the cream of the crop that doubes as a bodyguard detail for your CM.
Come into my web, said the spider to the fly.
Come rest your wings, and let us talk eye to eye.
For I am a spider, and you are the fly. Now that you are here, let us sit, and say hi.
But I have have no morsel to share, nor anything to eat. But wait, what is that stickiness upon your feet.
Ah now I have you, now I can eat. Now I can enjoy you, or store you as meat.
For I am the spider, and you are the fly. How else could it have gone, between one such as you, and one such as I.
thenoobbomb wrote: Hmm, just an idea I'm spitting out here.
Anyways, how about that your chapter WAS using the regular company system, but had a rather big navy for some reason.
They sustained heavy losses in battle X, but their fleet remained huge.
They decided for reason Y to split everything in smaller groups, and their fleet allowed for that.
Anyways, NO Black Templar successor chapter. The BT themselves are Imperial Fist successors,
Interesting idea I like the part where the fleet allowed for re-organisationto be a succes, noted that down! Allthough I will stay with my current organisation, but the scaling down of the groups will certainly be in as the planet they've landed on will be a graveyard for many o' brave marines!
purplefood wrote: If they enter the system as a full chapter they could take heavy losses...
Space Marines are mighty warriors but cut off from support and lacking any resupply they would soon begin to suffer casualties they are hard pressed to replace...
I was planning on incorporating something like this, somewhere in the fluff their armour will be battered and they will be forced to do repairs by "primitive means", making them more vulnerable aswell. And yeah, they will most likely take losses as the story goes on.
Themanwiththeplan wrote: Have them from a feral world as well, each one of the 28 drawn from a different tribe as only the strongest can lead in battle (hence a termi leading each one)and the termi battle group is the cream of the crop that doubes as a bodyguard detail for your CM.
Very cool idea! Nice little detail here! I don't know what world to choose, can I actually make one up or is there a list of worlds I can look at?
[b]As for now i'm going to get all this info i've got organized, its a lot of work to process!
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" -KingCracker
food for thought!
