A Mentors successor chapter, Chapter 13 spent their first 1500 years in existence as the Crimson Harriers. Their heraldry paid homage to the ancient Terran symbol of power, one adopted by the Emperor himself: the eagle. However, unlike the majority of the Imperium, the Crimson Harriers chose to embrace the natural color of that bird, brown, as opposed to the more ornate, grandiose gold. This would prove a bold, and ultimately ill-conceived, choice. Despite the many glorious victories won on behalf of the God Emperor, the Crimson Harriers were often mocked on the field of battle, even in the midst of glory.
THE ‘INCIDENT’
The Crimson Harriers had been dispatched to the agricultural world Excrementia to quell an Ork uprising led by Poozflinga the Vile. While not a full-fledged WAAAGH!, Poozflinga appeared to be aided by the Chaos God Nurgle; his Nobz were covered in festering sores, the grots sluggish and fat, while Poozflinga garnered his name by using an oversized cannon replacing his left arm to siphon and fire the discharges from his own Nurgle induced pustules at his foes. While preparing to assault a Crimson Harriers fortification, Poozflinga taunted the brothers, bellowing, “Dem ‘umies look like da poo I flingz. Dey mus’ be da Shet Eagles.” Despite the massive defeat and scores of casualties inflicted upon Poozflinga, he ultimately escaped, mocking the Crimson Harriers, with cries of, “Da Shet Eagles too slows ta’ catch me.” Most untimely was the interception of the transmission by a voxman upon the Imperial Battlecruiser Admonisher; living up to the vessel’s namesake, he began spreading the unfortunate moniker,
Sh*t Eagles, throughout the crew. The nickname stuck, and the once proud brown livery of the Crimson Harriers was now a source of derision and scorn.
FLIP EAGLES
Too shamed to face their brother Astartes, the Crimson Harriers withdrew from combat roles almost entirely. Afraid the Crimson Harrier name would soon carry no weight or import, the Chapter Master leveraged the chapter's charter to purchase Imperial stocks and Rogue Trader franchises. However, the chapter's found its true calling within the Imperial Real Estate industry. With the remaining wealth gained from leveraging the charter, the Crimson Harriers proceeded to purchase interplanetary real estate. They would purchase entire hives, wipe out the low-class habs, and replace them with swanky condos. They would purchase outer rim worlds rich with resources and materials, leak information to the Adeptus Mechanicus regarding their Forge World potential, and would sell them to the adepts of Mars at exorbitant prices, realizing unheard of profits. Their ability to purchase and turn a piece of real estate was remarkable. Their success was widespread and well known; long forgotten was the derisive “
Sh*t Eagles.” The Crimson Harriers were now coined the ‘Flip Eagles.’
ALL ABOUT THE GREEN… FLAW
In order to distance themselves from their previous frugality and unfortunate namesake, the brothers of the Crimson Harriers began to spend at a rapid rate. Their new Fortress Monastery was built within a mountain, carved by hand from stone, with no expenses spared. Expensive tapestries were imported from throughout the Imperium, and great works are art were commissioned, rivaling the artistry of the Blood Angels. Artificer armour was purchased by nearly all of the chapter elite. Jump Packs became a functional fashion—never again would an enemy escape to besmirch their name. The Crimson Harriers were frivolous and lavish. However, for some brothers, the need to live the ‘good life’ seemed to come at a cost. Fostering a ‘have it now’ mentality within their ranks, many Astartes of the Crimson Harriers became singularly focused on the acquisition of wealth. At first, there were only rumours, whispered in hushed tones in the darkest corridors. However, the flaw became more apparent as more and more brothers fell for get rich quick schemes, only to be driven to madness by their thirst for wealth. The “Green Greed” rooted its way throughout the chapter, slowly usurping reason from the chapter leadership, blinding them from the impending peril they would place themselves, and their portfolio, in.
MARKET EXTERMINATUS
Soo it came to light that many of the Crimson Harriers investments were gained through deceit and unethical practices—namely the use insider information garnered from Xenos intelligence as a conduit for financial gain. Spurned on by this distrust, the real estate markets throughout the Crimson Harrier’s holdings crumbled. Chapter Master Cramer called the brothers home to take stock of the holdings and discuss financial outcomes for the quickly deteriorating situation. It was discovered upon an internal audit that the chapter was funding their extravagant lifestyles—from artificer armour to the Fortress Monastery—by leveraging their real estate portfolio; a portfolio that was now hemorrhaging funds. Word spread quickly to the Great Financiers of Terra—the Rogue Traders whom the Harriers had convinced to finance their underhanded operations were less than forgiving—who called for the payoff of debt immediately. Left with little in terms of concrete assets, the Crimson Harriers were forced to drum up funds in the only way they could think of: selling off the fruits of their extravagance piecemeal, and often at a loss, including the liquidation of their Fortress Monastery and the majority of their armory. Fortunately, there was little interest on the secondary market for used power armour, allowing the brothers to maintain some semblance of honour and combat ability, though leaving the Crimson Harriers in an unfamiliar position: as a chapter with limited means.
CHAPTER 13
Ashamed of their second decent into failure and scorn, Cramer and the chapter leadership decided to look back to their founding roots of Terra, rechristening themselves as Chapter 13, to once again honour an ancient Terran custom. With their heritage so shamefully tarnished, Chapter 13 has come into question time and again regarding their questionable histories. Though not actively pursued by the Inquisition as a result of their association with Kyrus, the Crimson Harriers are considered rogue for all intents and purposes. They maintain their zealous enforcing of the Imperial Creed and are steadfast sons of the Emperor; however, the primary focus of the chapter rests in the reacquisition of their former wealth and glory, until a time when they can shed the shroud of Chapter 13 and deem themselves worthy again to be the Crimson Harriers and embark alongside their brothers on the Emperor’s holy crusade.
Chapter Themes.
No Mech: In order to pay back part of the exorbitant debt accrued by Chapter 13, the brothers were forced to sell the majority of their vehicles. The remaining ones were eventually repossessed by various agencies, including the dreaded wAAAgh! Repossessions.
Chapter Color:
Red: The chapter uses the color red to symbolize their portfolios "In the red" or upside down - owe money.
Green: Symbolizing their previous greed and the "Flaw"
Black/Gold: Those that have paid off personal debt and now are able to maintain a level of personal income that exceeds their liabilities
Chapter Battle Cry:
Make it Rain: Once used to describe the brothers of Chapter 13 and their proclivity toward tossing around their money, it now refers to the manner in which they now descend into battle. The brothers of Chapter 13 are adept with jump packs and routinely use them to enter battle. They
Master of Investments Cramer (Dante)
Long believed to be the Saviour of the Crimson Harriers, Cramer has been the Master of Investments for centuries. Unlike most Astartes, Cramer received the best possible education from the Schola Progenium as an orphan. Upon his 14th Terran cycle, he had surpassed nearly every other student and the Schola deemed his talents unworthy of simple missionary work. As Cramer was already a robust youth, it was recommended that he be recruited into an Astartes chapter to see if his academic brilliance would transfer to military stratagems. Few chapters had any interest—the boy’s upbringing kept him from being of proper genetic stock for many—but the Crimson Harriers were willing to take the gamble. It would pay off in droves. Cramer ascended the ranks in short time, quickly becoming the Crimson Harrier’s youngest Captain when he took over the captaincy of the 3rd company. His leadership skills were unsurpassed, and upon the tragic fall of the former Master of Investments, Cramer took over. It was his leadership that guided the Crimson Harriers into the height of their success as the Flip Eagles. Under Cramer, they experienced unprecedented gains and good fortune; however, Cramer was unable to see the pending doom that his friendship with Azariah Kyras would bring. Now recovering, Cramer has admitted his mistakes and is prepared to lead Chapter 13 back to their former glory.
Portfolio Guard (Sanguinary Guards).
Clad in shining gold, cherished relics of a better time, the Portfolio Guard are the elite of Chapter 13; they are the brothers that have rebounded most successfully from the financial turmoil the chapter suffered, and they are now the protectors of the new investments and assets.
Investment Advisors (Sanguinary Priest): w/ close combat briefcase
Investment Advisors have recently been introduced to the Chapter as a means to stem losses. Often embedded within the ranks of the normal brotherhood, their advice on the battlefield can provide crucial benefits to help avoid further failures.
Master of Finances Orman (Sanguinor )
Master of Finances Orman is something of an anomaly within the ranks of the Astartes; few chapters throughout the Imperium hold a female in such high regard. However, Orman maintains an important place within Crimson Harrier lore. Another product of the Schola Progenium, Orman was originally slated to enter the ranks of the Adepta Sororitas. Her conditioning had been proven, and her faith in the Emperor was unshakeable. However, her sound financial advice—coupled with questionable relationships that were developed within the Adepta Sororitas—created alarm within the upper echelons of the Ecclisiarchy, as the common ‘flock’ to which the Ecclisiarch attended often looked more to Orman than the Ecclisiarch himself. Set to be put to death for falsified charges of Heresy, Orman escaped the Schola Progenium within hours of her execution order. Since, she is never regularly seen. However, in the darkest hour of both commoner and Astartes alike, Orman materializes to provide sound financial planning advice. The Crimson Harriers have benefited from her sage words more than once, and as a result have given her the honorary Master of Finances. While not a full member of Chapter 13, it has been Orman’s sound guidance that has helped to lead the Crimson Harriers out of their financial ruin.
Master of Savings Ramsey (Mephiston)
Master of Savings Ramsey is a much lauded hero to the brothers of Chapter 13. A self-made man previous to his Astartes rebirth, Ramsey shows all the character and charisma needed to be a leader of men and Astartes alike. However, Ramsey’s financial acumen proved not to be infallible. Failed investments in real estate in the Oberon Sector—due to a newly reformed purchasing act—caused Ramsey enough distress that he began to show the signs of the Green Rage. Succumbing to the greed, Ramsey locked himself in an underground bunker for nearly a week. It is said that during that week his lust for money became so palatable that he nearly killed himself; however, on the 8th day of his seclusion, Ramsey emerged seemingly unscathed, bearing witness to new financial freedom and providing the brothers that greeted him with sound financial advice.
Ponzi Master Madoff (Astorath)
Decked out in "orange" and joining the Army on work release is perhaps the most feared of all the Chapter 13, Ponzi Master Madoff. Revered within the ranks of the Debt Company, Madoff is reviled by his fellow Astartes for the unethical financial choices that allowed Madoff to become rich and successful, while it left many of his brothers in financial ruin. In fact, Madoff relishes his role as shepherd of the Debt Company, many of whom he’s driven to the Green Rage himself.
Debt Company (Death Company):
Brothers who succumbed to the Green Thirst become victims of the Green Rage, and are placed in the Debt Company. They are highly focused on money and only see get-rich-quick schemes in their mind. Often confused, they rush the battlefield to obtain any opportunity to make money before their brothers who have turned from this path. They often speak as if they are in the high days of the Flip Eagles, not understanding the fall from grace the chapter has experienced.
Brother Paulson (Death Company Dreadnought):
Brother Paulson was the heralded Master of the Treasury. Affectionately known as "Big Hank" by his comrades, Paulson brought his personal financial expertise to the chapter and helped to build the wealth by leveraging the Chapter’s assets for many times their value. At the peak, Paulson was one of the first to notice the down turn in the value of the chapter's assets and the impending insolvency. He went to the Imperium and pitched TARP: the Troubled Astartes Relief Program. When the HIVEs around the sector got word of this, there was mayhem and a revolt on the Chapter’s homeworld. The Master of the Treasury was sent home from Terra with no assistance, dooming the Crimson Harriers. Paulson succumbed to the "Green Rage" at Calderus XII, where he valiantly threw himself into a trench to save his brothers, killing a rumoured 115 enemy guardsmen, all while sustaining near fatal injuries. Too valuable to the Chapter to be allowed to die, Paulson was entombed in dreadnought armour shortly after.
Rent-a-Ravens
While Chapter 13 continues down the path to redemption and financial freedom, some campaigns require a bit more then hoofing it. Fifteen years after the collapse of their financial holdings, the brothers of Chapter 13 discovered Rent-a-raven. Rent-a-Raven allows the chapter lease to own or rent a storm raven for a campaign until such time as they can afford their own. Rent-a-Raven is a legitimized subsidiary of Rouge trader cooperative. The High Lords of Terra and the Adeptus Mechanicus have yet to penetrate the mystery of how the cooperative have come upon the stash of nearly 40 Ravens available for lease, though under equipped chapters don't hesitate patronize Rent-a-Raven in times of need.
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