- Location
- Rivendell
[X] ...the Yerena System. A Waagh! has entered the system and if not stopped, could soon build into a massive force.
Orky fun for a first test run.
Orky fun for a first test run.
Angel of Death (40K Astartes Quest)
- Thread starter Older-than-Time
- Start date
- Location
- The Great Beyond
- Pronouns
- He/She/They
[X] ...the Yerena System. A Waagh! has entered the system and if not stopped, could soon build into a massive force.
MasterDrakus
DEUS SOL
- Location
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Location
- nz
[X] ...the Yerena System. A Waagh! has entered the system and if not stopped, could soon build into a massive force.
MasterDrakus
DEUS SOL
- Location
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
There already is a chance that we will get involved, the legion is an close ally of the wolves after all.
- Location
- USA
Also reread the Thousand thread and Armageddon is where the Lords Unforgiven Died.
Uxion
The Slightly Less Depressed
- Location
- Personal Hell
... Well that is fucking ominous.
MasterDrakus
DEUS SOL
- Location
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
... We shall change that, It may cost us a thousand deaths but we shall prevail,*Whichever battlecry our chapter uses!
Older-than-Time
[Eating My Muse]
- Location
- Somewhere in the Sol System
- Pronouns
- He/Him/ThatIdiot
Current Vote Tally:
[2] ...the Armageddon System. Distress signals were detected.
[10] ...the Yerena System. A Waagh! has entered the system and if not stopped, could soon build into a massive force.
[ ] ...the Corinth Crusade. Jolly Cooperation has been declared!
[ ] ...Macragge! Eavesdropping on Inquisition channels has concluded that Tyranids have entered Ultramar.
So, Yerena System and the Order of the Bleeding Heart are your destination, apparently.
Lore Update soon to come.
[2] ...the Armageddon System. Distress signals were detected.
[10] ...the Yerena System. A Waagh! has entered the system and if not stopped, could soon build into a massive force.
[ ] ...the Corinth Crusade. Jolly Cooperation has been declared!
[ ] ...Macragge! Eavesdropping on Inquisition channels has concluded that Tyranids have entered Ultramar.
So, Yerena System and the Order of the Bleeding Heart are your destination, apparently.
Lore Update soon to come.
Lords Unforgiven
Older-than-Time
[Eating My Muse]
- Location
- Somewhere in the Sol System
- Pronouns
- He/Him/ThatIdiot
Lords Unforgiven
"We fall from heaven, wings torn from our backs and sorrow in our souls. We were once lords of the stars yet now we are punished for our sins."
- Velkan, Chapter Master of the Lords Unforgiven
"Born from disgrace, we fallen from sin."
- Banner of Lords
Warcry - "Death is Our Only Redemption!"
Founding - Unknown, first appeared in M37
Successor of - Legion Penitent
Successor Chapters - Unknown
Primarch - Unknown
Chapter Master - Velkan
Homeworld - Fleet-based Chapter, Prospero
Allegiance - Imperium of Man
Colors - Grey and Blue
The Lords Unforgiven are one of several Successor Chapters of the Legion Penitent, the famed First Successor. Much like their progenitor-chapter, the Lords Unforgiven boast a sizeable store of Crusade-era wargear and vehicles, preserving the might of the Great Crusade. They are highly disciplined warriors who rely on rapid combat insertion via drop pod. They specifically target high priority targets and seemingly innocuous positions to cull the enemy leadership. They espouse close combat far above ranged, though have shown that they are just as skilled in both forms of warfare. The Lords Unforgiven first appeared in the early 37th Millennium during the Defense of Cobalt Valley, providing crucial aid to the Cadian XV and XXII Regiments on Mihok Secundus against the Alpha Legion.
The name, "Lords Unforgiven", follows the naming conventions of the Legion Penitent. This cites some unknown sin the chapter has committed in the distant past. Like their progenitor-chapter, the Lords Unforgiven lack any psyker ability.
Chapter History
Appearing for the first time in Imperial records during the Defense of Cobalt Valley, providing aid against an army of renegade Alpha Legion traitors in 361.M37. The Mihok System had quickly fallen under the sudden strike, but when the renegade Legionaries reached Mihok Secundus, the found the world already garrisoned by the Cadian XV "Kalliagh's Heroes" and the XXII "Bloodhounds of the Emperor".
The two regiments held for nearly a week before the Lords Unforgiven appeared in orbit. The chapter fleet destroyed the traitors' ships and bombarded the Alpha Legion with lance strikes and precision drop pod deployments. In mere moments, the Alpha Legion had been defeated and the system saved.
Born of Disgrace, They Fell from the Sky
The Lords Unforgiven are the second eldest of the known Successor Chapters of the Legion Penitent. It is believed that a schism in the Legion Penitent led to the Successor's creation; the rebellious sons leaving to become a new force of astartes. This is countered by the Lords Unforgiven' fanatical loyalty to the Legion Penitent and there is little to refute that.
Like the Legion Penitent, the Lords Unforgiven lack any psyker ability and have exhibited signs of sharing the elder chapter's propensity for blanks; soulless abominations who are an anathema to those touched by the Warp. They are immune to all Warp effects and sorcery, seemingly dark voids to the sight of the Warp-touched and psykers. This makes them incredible assets in any fight against Chaos and Inquisitorial efforts to bring the Legion Penitent and its Successors under their authority have failed repeatedly. Other than several astartes joining the secretive Deathwatch, the Prospero-born astartes defy the Inquisition on a regular basis.
Chapter Badge
The badge of the Lords Unforgiven depicts a man being pierced by a sword.
This possibly has origins in their supposed sin against their progenitor-chapter, the Legion Penitent, though the exact details are unknown.
Notable Campaigns
The Crusade of Penance (Early M37-Present Day) - The ongoing crusade of the Legion Penitent and its Successors for the unknown sins or crimes it committed in its infancy or creation.
The Defense of Mihok Secundus (361.M37) - The chapter fleet appeared, providing aid against an army of renegade Alpha Legion traitors in 361.M37. The Mihok System had quickly fallen under the sudden strike, but when the renegade Legionaries reached Mihok Secundus, the found the world already garrisoned by the Cadian XV "Kalliagh's Heroes" and the XXII "Bloodhounds of the Emperor".
The two regiments held for nearly a week before the Lords Unforgiven appeared in orbit. The chapter fleet destroyed the traitors' ships and bombarded the Alpha Legion with lance strikes and precision drop pod deployments. In mere moments, the Alpha Legion had been defeated and the system saved.
The 8th Black Crusade - [Sealed by order of the Legion Master]
The Bellrath Crusade (182-389.M38) - The Lords Unforgiven aided the Sons of Medusa Chapter in their attacks within the Wormgyre Star System. The chapter would lose three companies in their efforts.
The Destruction of Iybraseil (451.M38) - Eldar Craftworld Iybraesil was detected in the West Quadrant of Segmentum Obscurus. Following orders given by the Chapter Master of the Legion Penitent, the Lords Unforgiven launched a series of rapid assaults upon the craftworld. After a full year of harrying and slaughter, the Iybraesil Eldar were soon rendered extinct.
The 9th Black Crusade (573.M38) - [Sealed by order of the Legion Master]
The Siege of Helios (857.M38) - The Lords Unforgiven's 3rd and 5th Companies lent aid to the Red Scorpions Chapter in delivering the manufactory world of Helios from a massive ork invasion of Waagh! Grimgut. The Land Raider Helios was developed and acquired by the Lords Unforgiven in return for their aid. A close alliance between the two chapters was settled.
The Disaster at N'dras (393.M39) - During the Tau Empire's Second Sphere of Expansion, the Lords Unforgiven came into conflict with the xenos. A series of three massive battles fought upon the world of N'dras ended with the destruction of the chapter's 8th Company and the extinction of the xenos species known later as the Vespid.
The Defense of Phaistos Osiris (533.M39) - The Lords Unforgiven 2nd and 4th Companies aided the Salamanders Chapter in defending the Cardinal world of Phaistos Osiris from Waagh! Rukrippa.
The Cleansing of the Unholy Harbinger (998.M39) - The Lords Unforgiven 1st and 2nd Company purge the Space Hulk Unholy Harbinger when it breaks from the warp near Cloras jump point. The entirety of the companies are outfitted with an unknown pattern of terminator armor and rapidly cleanse the hulk of infestation. Several technologies are recovered and secreted away within the Legion Penitent's fortress-monastery, the Lonely Mountain.
The Salvation of Ghorstangrad (485.M40) - The Lords Unforgiven intercept an Alpha Legion fleet enroute to the Emperor's Swords homeworld. The battle draws the attention of the chapter and together, the two jointly annihilate the invading fleet. Several of the Emperor's Swords astartes fell in battle and by a mysterious virus.
The Defense of Vidium (649.M40) - The Lords Unforgiven come across Hive World Vidium in the midst of a Dark Eldar raid. The raiders are slaughtered for their heresy.
Victory Over Emiline's Hope (425.M41) - The Lords Unforgiven deployed over the planet, Emiline's Hope, in the Yerena System. They fought against an Ork Waagh! fleet under the command of the Arch-Maniac of Calvera, destroying the invading fleet in the void. They failed to prevent a small ork force from landing upon the world and assaulting a Sororitas convoy ferrying the remains of an Imperial saint. Though the remains were preserved, a stain on the chapter's honor remained. The Lords Unforgiven swore an oath of reparation to the Order of the Bleeding Heart that has yet to be fulfilled.
Chapter Organization
The Lords Unforgiven is a Codex-compliant chapter of the Adeptus Astartes. Barring a preference to close quarters combat, the Lords Unforgiven carefully balance the various doctrines of the Codex Astartes to suit their needs. The chapter does not know (or does not reveal) the identity of the Primarch and turns their fervour to the veneration of the Emperor. They have also been known to adopt the recent Prospero practice of likening the sun to the Emperor's light, turning their prayers to the system's star as a more direct avenue of worship. Ecclesiarchal inquiries have caused great tension between the Imperial Cult and the new religious faction that has risen; tensions have only heightened since the current Chapter Master of the Legion Penitent, Solaire Canderom, has taken to this method of worship.
Leading the Lords Unforgiven is their Chapter Master, Velkan of Depths. Born on Prospero itself, he rose to prominence after his slaying of a greater daemon in single combat. Soon after, a divisive argument broke out between Velkan and several captains over their personal beliefs, resulting in a schism that drew over eight hundred astartes to Velkan's side. Together, these marines split from the Legion Penitent to become a new chapter, the Lords Unforgiven.
The Chapter Master holds supreme authority over the Lords Unforgiven, though there are rumors that he follows the directives of their progenitor-chapter, the Legion Penitent, without question. Similar rumors for all Legion Penitent Successors circulate the higher ranks of the Adeptus of Terra and Ordos of the Inquisition.
Arguments are made in the Legion Penitent's defense, citing the similarities to the Dark Angels and Ultramarines.
Leading the Chapter is the Chapter Command Squad, comprised of the Chapter Master, the Forgemaster, Head Apothecarion, the Honor Guard Captain and the Chapter Standard Bearer.
Below them are the Ancients; astartes who have been entombed within Dreadnought bodies after suffering wounds greater than his own incredible constitution can hope to handle. Astartes of the Lords Unforgiven are more sturdy than any other chapter, outside their bloodline, due to the massive amounts of augmentics one collects as they age. Oft times, a senior battle brother will be naught but his mind encased in an adamantium shell within his body. Such practices renders the need for a Dreadnought obsolete in most circumstances. It is only upon request and the most dire of circumstances that an astartes of the Lords Unforgiven is entombed into an adamantine sarcophagus.
Observations indicate that the Lords Unforgiven is slowly evolving away from this mindset as more and more astartes deny this urge with greater success.
Typically, the Lords Unforgiven sends out several scout squads under the cover of night to identify and designate high priority targets. The chapter will then deploy via drop pod or Stormbird right on top of those targets, engaging in melee while any scouts still remaining on the planet provide precision sniper support.
Should this be untenable, the chapter will deploy tactical squads numbering between ten and twenty marines per squad. This squad is usually led by a Sergeant and certain astartes are deployed bearing powerful special weapons, such as Barrage Plasma and Conflagration Pattern Meltaguns.
Supporting these squads are a variety of formations that change to suit every enemy, though each one features a majority of melee-oriented astartes.
The Lords Unforgiven does not maintain a Librarium due to their lack of psykers, exhibiting the traits of blanks through a flaw in their gene seed or some strange mechanism they refuse to share.
A Voyage through the Night
The Lords Unforgiven are a fleet-based chapter, commanding twelve ships of varying make and size. They regularly patrol the darkness of Segmentum Tempestus and the western edges of Segmentum Ultima.
Their fleet is comprised of two battle barges, four strike cruisers and strike destroyers, a class of vessel made redundant during the end of M32.
Battle Barge Ariamis - Flagship and mobile fortress-monastery of the Lords Unforgiven. Gifted to them by the Legion Penitent as a gesture of good faith.
Battle Barge Ariandel - The most recent addition to the chapter fleet, the Ariandel was built in the Prospero System by the Legion Penitent as reparation for a slight between the chapter masters.
Prospero Class Strike Destroyers are a reforged remnant of the Great Crusade designed and extensively tested by a joint taskforce of the Adeptus Mechanicus and Legion Penitent. Designed to revitalize the outdated voidship, the Prospero Class Strike Destroyer boasts more firepower than any destroyer. Rivalling low-tier strike cruisers, the strike destroyer relies on its superior speed and maneuverability to fulfill its intended role: a voidship capable of entering the upper atmosphere of a world to provide close range orbital support and rapid deployment.
So far, the design has shown great promise.
Notable Members
Chapter Master Velkan of the Depths - Velkan was taken into the Legion Penitent as a young boy during the Sanguinalia Celebration. The 5th Company Captain took the boy from the Prospero Orphanage after finding something admirable in the then-child. After many years of service, Velkan would rise to the rank of Captain of the Legion Penitent's 6th Company.
There was a disagreement in Velkan's personal beliefs and how they interacted with the chapter's glorification of the Emperor and the Sun. This disagreement simmered for over a century, coming to a head when Velkan took the 6th Company and seven hundred additional astartes with him in the creation of a new chapter. The captains of the Legion Penitent were outraged by the rebellious Velkan's actions but at the command of the 6th Chapter Master Ephraim the Bold, gave up retribution.
Velkan goes into battle wearing an unknown pattern of terminator armor with robes adorned similarly to the Dark Angels Chapter. Bearing a massive scythe as his personal weapon, Velkan is a dread reaper on the battlefield.
Emperor's Champion Aldritch - The close companion and trusted confidante of Velkan, Aldritch was among the same group of neophytes as the chapter master. It was during the Imholt Crusade that Aldritch would attain great glory in the destruction of the orks' gargant.
Aldritch enters battle in a variant of the MK II Crusade Power Armor, similarly decorated to Velkan's robes. He wields a massive scythe, though has been known to use a wrist-mounted Flamer when needed.
Brother-Captain Lymoan - Captain of the 5th Battle Company and a master marksman, Lymoan has led the 5th Company for two hundred Terran years. Under his guidance, the 5th has garnered many honors for the chapter.
Lymoan goes into battle clad in an Artificer suit of Mk VIII Errant Power Armor, armed with a power sword and Mastercrafter Stalker-Plasma Combi-Bolter.
Master of Recruits Vogal - Head Apothecary and 7th Company Captain, Brother Vogal ascended to the rank of captain after his defense of Illidan IX, leading the 7th Company's aspirants and scouts in a daring last stand against an Ork Waagh. Since then, he has served in both capacities as Head Apothecary and Brother-Captain, earning the title of Master of Recruits. For nearly a millennia, Brother Vogal has overseen the birth of hundreds of battle-brothers...and the births of their gene-sons.
Vogal goes into battle clad in a set of Artificer Terminator Armor, adorned with the sigils of the Apothecarion. He carries the Narthecium and a Stormbolter to defend the fallen.
Chaplain Pellis - A brother-chaplain of the Lords Unforgiven, Pellis has shown great promise. Honored by the Legion Penitent's Chapter Master Silas G'ware, he was gifted with a relic chainsword he later passed on to his gene-son, an Initiate named Vetch.
Pellis goes into battle armed with relics granted to him by the chapter, such as a Relic Power Fist and Crusade Pattern Plasma Pistol; both are Prospero variants. He wears a set of MK III Prospero Pattern Iron Armor with the pelt of an unknown beast at his waist, set in the colors of the Legion Penitent Chaplaincy.
Famed Chapter Relics
Mantle of Sin - An unknown pattern of terminator armor worn by Chapter Master Velkan. Its dark robes are stained with a mysterious black fluid and is curiously silent, despite its massive construction. It appears to be based off of Cataphractii Terminator Armor, aesthetically.
Ring of Sacrifice - A ring bearing a blank sigil, it marks the most honored of the chapter. The astartes who bear this ring are the first into battle, throwing themselves upon the enemy with reckless, yet silent, abandon. Their behavior is likened to the Death Company of the Blood Angels and their Successors.
Ashbringer - A heavy flamer with esoteric markings. Its make and origin is unknown.
"We fall from heaven, wings torn from our backs and sorrow in our souls. We were once lords of the stars yet now we are punished for our sins."
- Velkan, Chapter Master of the Lords Unforgiven
"Born from disgrace, we fallen from sin."
- Banner of Lords
Warcry - "Death is Our Only Redemption!"
Founding - Unknown, first appeared in M37
Successor of - Legion Penitent
Successor Chapters - Unknown
Primarch - Unknown
Chapter Master - Velkan
Homeworld - Fleet-based Chapter, Prospero
Allegiance - Imperium of Man
Colors - Grey and Blue
The Lords Unforgiven are one of several Successor Chapters of the Legion Penitent, the famed First Successor. Much like their progenitor-chapter, the Lords Unforgiven boast a sizeable store of Crusade-era wargear and vehicles, preserving the might of the Great Crusade. They are highly disciplined warriors who rely on rapid combat insertion via drop pod. They specifically target high priority targets and seemingly innocuous positions to cull the enemy leadership. They espouse close combat far above ranged, though have shown that they are just as skilled in both forms of warfare. The Lords Unforgiven first appeared in the early 37th Millennium during the Defense of Cobalt Valley, providing crucial aid to the Cadian XV and XXII Regiments on Mihok Secundus against the Alpha Legion.
The name, "Lords Unforgiven", follows the naming conventions of the Legion Penitent. This cites some unknown sin the chapter has committed in the distant past. Like their progenitor-chapter, the Lords Unforgiven lack any psyker ability.
Chapter History
Appearing for the first time in Imperial records during the Defense of Cobalt Valley, providing aid against an army of renegade Alpha Legion traitors in 361.M37. The Mihok System had quickly fallen under the sudden strike, but when the renegade Legionaries reached Mihok Secundus, the found the world already garrisoned by the Cadian XV "Kalliagh's Heroes" and the XXII "Bloodhounds of the Emperor".
The two regiments held for nearly a week before the Lords Unforgiven appeared in orbit. The chapter fleet destroyed the traitors' ships and bombarded the Alpha Legion with lance strikes and precision drop pod deployments. In mere moments, the Alpha Legion had been defeated and the system saved.
Born of Disgrace, They Fell from the Sky
The Lords Unforgiven are the second eldest of the known Successor Chapters of the Legion Penitent. It is believed that a schism in the Legion Penitent led to the Successor's creation; the rebellious sons leaving to become a new force of astartes. This is countered by the Lords Unforgiven' fanatical loyalty to the Legion Penitent and there is little to refute that.
Like the Legion Penitent, the Lords Unforgiven lack any psyker ability and have exhibited signs of sharing the elder chapter's propensity for blanks; soulless abominations who are an anathema to those touched by the Warp. They are immune to all Warp effects and sorcery, seemingly dark voids to the sight of the Warp-touched and psykers. This makes them incredible assets in any fight against Chaos and Inquisitorial efforts to bring the Legion Penitent and its Successors under their authority have failed repeatedly. Other than several astartes joining the secretive Deathwatch, the Prospero-born astartes defy the Inquisition on a regular basis.
Chapter Badge
The badge of the Lords Unforgiven depicts a man being pierced by a sword.
This possibly has origins in their supposed sin against their progenitor-chapter, the Legion Penitent, though the exact details are unknown.
Notable Campaigns
The Crusade of Penance (Early M37-Present Day) - The ongoing crusade of the Legion Penitent and its Successors for the unknown sins or crimes it committed in its infancy or creation.
The Defense of Mihok Secundus (361.M37) - The chapter fleet appeared, providing aid against an army of renegade Alpha Legion traitors in 361.M37. The Mihok System had quickly fallen under the sudden strike, but when the renegade Legionaries reached Mihok Secundus, the found the world already garrisoned by the Cadian XV "Kalliagh's Heroes" and the XXII "Bloodhounds of the Emperor".
The two regiments held for nearly a week before the Lords Unforgiven appeared in orbit. The chapter fleet destroyed the traitors' ships and bombarded the Alpha Legion with lance strikes and precision drop pod deployments. In mere moments, the Alpha Legion had been defeated and the system saved.
The 8th Black Crusade - [Sealed by order of the Legion Master]
The Bellrath Crusade (182-389.M38) - The Lords Unforgiven aided the Sons of Medusa Chapter in their attacks within the Wormgyre Star System. The chapter would lose three companies in their efforts.
The Destruction of Iybraseil (451.M38) - Eldar Craftworld Iybraesil was detected in the West Quadrant of Segmentum Obscurus. Following orders given by the Chapter Master of the Legion Penitent, the Lords Unforgiven launched a series of rapid assaults upon the craftworld. After a full year of harrying and slaughter, the Iybraesil Eldar were soon rendered extinct.
The 9th Black Crusade (573.M38) - [Sealed by order of the Legion Master]
The Siege of Helios (857.M38) - The Lords Unforgiven's 3rd and 5th Companies lent aid to the Red Scorpions Chapter in delivering the manufactory world of Helios from a massive ork invasion of Waagh! Grimgut. The Land Raider Helios was developed and acquired by the Lords Unforgiven in return for their aid. A close alliance between the two chapters was settled.
The Disaster at N'dras (393.M39) - During the Tau Empire's Second Sphere of Expansion, the Lords Unforgiven came into conflict with the xenos. A series of three massive battles fought upon the world of N'dras ended with the destruction of the chapter's 8th Company and the extinction of the xenos species known later as the Vespid.
The Defense of Phaistos Osiris (533.M39) - The Lords Unforgiven 2nd and 4th Companies aided the Salamanders Chapter in defending the Cardinal world of Phaistos Osiris from Waagh! Rukrippa.
The Cleansing of the Unholy Harbinger (998.M39) - The Lords Unforgiven 1st and 2nd Company purge the Space Hulk Unholy Harbinger when it breaks from the warp near Cloras jump point. The entirety of the companies are outfitted with an unknown pattern of terminator armor and rapidly cleanse the hulk of infestation. Several technologies are recovered and secreted away within the Legion Penitent's fortress-monastery, the Lonely Mountain.
The Salvation of Ghorstangrad (485.M40) - The Lords Unforgiven intercept an Alpha Legion fleet enroute to the Emperor's Swords homeworld. The battle draws the attention of the chapter and together, the two jointly annihilate the invading fleet. Several of the Emperor's Swords astartes fell in battle and by a mysterious virus.
The Defense of Vidium (649.M40) - The Lords Unforgiven come across Hive World Vidium in the midst of a Dark Eldar raid. The raiders are slaughtered for their heresy.
Victory Over Emiline's Hope (425.M41) - The Lords Unforgiven deployed over the planet, Emiline's Hope, in the Yerena System. They fought against an Ork Waagh! fleet under the command of the Arch-Maniac of Calvera, destroying the invading fleet in the void. They failed to prevent a small ork force from landing upon the world and assaulting a Sororitas convoy ferrying the remains of an Imperial saint. Though the remains were preserved, a stain on the chapter's honor remained. The Lords Unforgiven swore an oath of reparation to the Order of the Bleeding Heart that has yet to be fulfilled.
Chapter Organization
The Lords Unforgiven is a Codex-compliant chapter of the Adeptus Astartes. Barring a preference to close quarters combat, the Lords Unforgiven carefully balance the various doctrines of the Codex Astartes to suit their needs. The chapter does not know (or does not reveal) the identity of the Primarch and turns their fervour to the veneration of the Emperor. They have also been known to adopt the recent Prospero practice of likening the sun to the Emperor's light, turning their prayers to the system's star as a more direct avenue of worship. Ecclesiarchal inquiries have caused great tension between the Imperial Cult and the new religious faction that has risen; tensions have only heightened since the current Chapter Master of the Legion Penitent, Solaire Canderom, has taken to this method of worship.
Leading the Lords Unforgiven is their Chapter Master, Velkan of Depths. Born on Prospero itself, he rose to prominence after his slaying of a greater daemon in single combat. Soon after, a divisive argument broke out between Velkan and several captains over their personal beliefs, resulting in a schism that drew over eight hundred astartes to Velkan's side. Together, these marines split from the Legion Penitent to become a new chapter, the Lords Unforgiven.
The Chapter Master holds supreme authority over the Lords Unforgiven, though there are rumors that he follows the directives of their progenitor-chapter, the Legion Penitent, without question. Similar rumors for all Legion Penitent Successors circulate the higher ranks of the Adeptus of Terra and Ordos of the Inquisition.
Arguments are made in the Legion Penitent's defense, citing the similarities to the Dark Angels and Ultramarines.
Leading the Chapter is the Chapter Command Squad, comprised of the Chapter Master, the Forgemaster, Head Apothecarion, the Honor Guard Captain and the Chapter Standard Bearer.
Below them are the Ancients; astartes who have been entombed within Dreadnought bodies after suffering wounds greater than his own incredible constitution can hope to handle. Astartes of the Lords Unforgiven are more sturdy than any other chapter, outside their bloodline, due to the massive amounts of augmentics one collects as they age. Oft times, a senior battle brother will be naught but his mind encased in an adamantium shell within his body. Such practices renders the need for a Dreadnought obsolete in most circumstances. It is only upon request and the most dire of circumstances that an astartes of the Lords Unforgiven is entombed into an adamantine sarcophagus.
Observations indicate that the Lords Unforgiven is slowly evolving away from this mindset as more and more astartes deny this urge with greater success.
Typically, the Lords Unforgiven sends out several scout squads under the cover of night to identify and designate high priority targets. The chapter will then deploy via drop pod or Stormbird right on top of those targets, engaging in melee while any scouts still remaining on the planet provide precision sniper support.
Should this be untenable, the chapter will deploy tactical squads numbering between ten and twenty marines per squad. This squad is usually led by a Sergeant and certain astartes are deployed bearing powerful special weapons, such as Barrage Plasma and Conflagration Pattern Meltaguns.
Supporting these squads are a variety of formations that change to suit every enemy, though each one features a majority of melee-oriented astartes.
The Lords Unforgiven does not maintain a Librarium due to their lack of psykers, exhibiting the traits of blanks through a flaw in their gene seed or some strange mechanism they refuse to share.
A Voyage through the Night
The Lords Unforgiven are a fleet-based chapter, commanding twelve ships of varying make and size. They regularly patrol the darkness of Segmentum Tempestus and the western edges of Segmentum Ultima.
Their fleet is comprised of two battle barges, four strike cruisers and strike destroyers, a class of vessel made redundant during the end of M32.
Battle Barge Ariamis - Flagship and mobile fortress-monastery of the Lords Unforgiven. Gifted to them by the Legion Penitent as a gesture of good faith.
Battle Barge Ariandel - The most recent addition to the chapter fleet, the Ariandel was built in the Prospero System by the Legion Penitent as reparation for a slight between the chapter masters.
Prospero Class Strike Destroyers are a reforged remnant of the Great Crusade designed and extensively tested by a joint taskforce of the Adeptus Mechanicus and Legion Penitent. Designed to revitalize the outdated voidship, the Prospero Class Strike Destroyer boasts more firepower than any destroyer. Rivalling low-tier strike cruisers, the strike destroyer relies on its superior speed and maneuverability to fulfill its intended role: a voidship capable of entering the upper atmosphere of a world to provide close range orbital support and rapid deployment.
So far, the design has shown great promise.
Notable Members
Chapter Master Velkan of the Depths - Velkan was taken into the Legion Penitent as a young boy during the Sanguinalia Celebration. The 5th Company Captain took the boy from the Prospero Orphanage after finding something admirable in the then-child. After many years of service, Velkan would rise to the rank of Captain of the Legion Penitent's 6th Company.
There was a disagreement in Velkan's personal beliefs and how they interacted with the chapter's glorification of the Emperor and the Sun. This disagreement simmered for over a century, coming to a head when Velkan took the 6th Company and seven hundred additional astartes with him in the creation of a new chapter. The captains of the Legion Penitent were outraged by the rebellious Velkan's actions but at the command of the 6th Chapter Master Ephraim the Bold, gave up retribution.
Velkan goes into battle wearing an unknown pattern of terminator armor with robes adorned similarly to the Dark Angels Chapter. Bearing a massive scythe as his personal weapon, Velkan is a dread reaper on the battlefield.
Emperor's Champion Aldritch - The close companion and trusted confidante of Velkan, Aldritch was among the same group of neophytes as the chapter master. It was during the Imholt Crusade that Aldritch would attain great glory in the destruction of the orks' gargant.
Aldritch enters battle in a variant of the MK II Crusade Power Armor, similarly decorated to Velkan's robes. He wields a massive scythe, though has been known to use a wrist-mounted Flamer when needed.
Brother-Captain Lymoan - Captain of the 5th Battle Company and a master marksman, Lymoan has led the 5th Company for two hundred Terran years. Under his guidance, the 5th has garnered many honors for the chapter.
Lymoan goes into battle clad in an Artificer suit of Mk VIII Errant Power Armor, armed with a power sword and Mastercrafter Stalker-Plasma Combi-Bolter.
Master of Recruits Vogal - Head Apothecary and 7th Company Captain, Brother Vogal ascended to the rank of captain after his defense of Illidan IX, leading the 7th Company's aspirants and scouts in a daring last stand against an Ork Waagh. Since then, he has served in both capacities as Head Apothecary and Brother-Captain, earning the title of Master of Recruits. For nearly a millennia, Brother Vogal has overseen the birth of hundreds of battle-brothers...and the births of their gene-sons.
Vogal goes into battle clad in a set of Artificer Terminator Armor, adorned with the sigils of the Apothecarion. He carries the Narthecium and a Stormbolter to defend the fallen.
Chaplain Pellis - A brother-chaplain of the Lords Unforgiven, Pellis has shown great promise. Honored by the Legion Penitent's Chapter Master Silas G'ware, he was gifted with a relic chainsword he later passed on to his gene-son, an Initiate named Vetch.
Pellis goes into battle armed with relics granted to him by the chapter, such as a Relic Power Fist and Crusade Pattern Plasma Pistol; both are Prospero variants. He wears a set of MK III Prospero Pattern Iron Armor with the pelt of an unknown beast at his waist, set in the colors of the Legion Penitent Chaplaincy.
Famed Chapter Relics
Mantle of Sin - An unknown pattern of terminator armor worn by Chapter Master Velkan. Its dark robes are stained with a mysterious black fluid and is curiously silent, despite its massive construction. It appears to be based off of Cataphractii Terminator Armor, aesthetically.
Ring of Sacrifice - A ring bearing a blank sigil, it marks the most honored of the chapter. The astartes who bear this ring are the first into battle, throwing themselves upon the enemy with reckless, yet silent, abandon. Their behavior is likened to the Death Company of the Blood Angels and their Successors.
Ashbringer - A heavy flamer with esoteric markings. Its make and origin is unknown.
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- Location
- USA
So @Older-than-Time From what i'm reading Velkan is really old.
- Location
- Northern Ireland, UK
......eep. Why is it that this doesn't bring good things to mind?
E: Funny? Funny?! .... What madness do you have planned? And will we get the chance to Back/Butt-stab it?
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Older-than-Time
[Eating My Muse]
- Location
- Somewhere in the Sol System
- Pronouns
- He/Him/ThatIdiot
Roughly 3000-ish years old.
- Location
- USA
So how much of a badass is he. him having a scythe is giving some extra point.
- Location
- The Garden
I see the themes of dark souls are still strong.
Woah, the Vespid can't really be all gone right? There had to have been some anywhere else right?
Hmm, I have the hand it to you these hints have me on guard.
Woah, the Vespid can't really be all gone right? There had to have been some anywhere else right?
Hmm, I have the hand it to you these hints have me on guard.
Older-than-Time
[Eating My Muse]
- Location
- Somewhere in the Sol System
- Pronouns
- He/Him/ThatIdiot
Functionally extinct.
Do remember that this is set in my Thousand setting, thus shenanigans are abound.
- Location
- USA
Also @Older-than-Time why were Blood Raven a choice earlier in the thread?
Older-than-Time
[Eating My Muse]
- Location
- Somewhere in the Sol System
- Pronouns
- He/Him/ThatIdiot
Because I wanted them to be.
Subvote: Pick Your Poison #1 + Chapter Badge
Older-than-Time
[Eating My Muse]
- Location
- Somewhere in the Sol System
- Pronouns
- He/Him/ThatIdiot
Pick Your Poison #1
Due to the fact that I hate having no serious downsides to anything, here's a brief list of things you all are required to give up.
Pick the ONE THING you all are fine with going without.
[ ] Battle Barge Ariamis- It was destroyed centuries ago and you've been to proud to accept a replacement.
[ ] Friendship of the Wolves - Through some event or another, you do not share the close relationship with the sons of Fenris.
[ ] Melta Weaponry - The chapter eschews all melta weapons as an unnecessary and crude form of technology.
[ ] Purity of Body - The current generation of Lords Unforgiven have fallen back into the practice of replacing flesh with machine.
[ ] Tactical Tradition - The chapter does not use Tactical Marines. The enemy will be felled by a dance of blades or a storm of heavy weapons fire.
[ ] Honorable Conduct - Only astartes are worthy of your attentions. Humanity is to be protected from all threats, even themselves.
Chapter Badge
Pick the design of the chapter badge.
[ ] A kneeling man cradling fire
[ ] A sword pinning a man to the ground
[ ] A broken sword
[ ] Write-In
Due to the fact that I hate having no serious downsides to anything, here's a brief list of things you all are required to give up.
Pick the ONE THING you all are fine with going without.
[ ] Battle Barge Ariamis- It was destroyed centuries ago and you've been to proud to accept a replacement.
[ ] Friendship of the Wolves - Through some event or another, you do not share the close relationship with the sons of Fenris.
[ ] Melta Weaponry - The chapter eschews all melta weapons as an unnecessary and crude form of technology.
[ ] Purity of Body - The current generation of Lords Unforgiven have fallen back into the practice of replacing flesh with machine.
[ ] Tactical Tradition - The chapter does not use Tactical Marines. The enemy will be felled by a dance of blades or a storm of heavy weapons fire.
[ ] Honorable Conduct - Only astartes are worthy of your attentions. Humanity is to be protected from all threats, even themselves.
Chapter Badge
Pick the design of the chapter badge.
[ ] A kneeling man cradling fire
[ ] A sword pinning a man to the ground
[ ] A broken sword
[ ] Write-In
- Location
- The Garden
[X] Friendship of the Wolves - Through some event or another, you do not share the close relationship with the sons of Fenris.
[X] A sword pinning a man to the ground
[X] A sword pinning a man to the ground