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| − | The '''Space Sharks''' [[Space Marine]] chapter are a Loyalist Chapter of Space Marines of the Second Founding whose origin remains unknown and whose current homeworld is that of Mantis Warriors former homeworld of [[Ootheca]]. There is some speculation that the '''Space Sharks''' may be a Successor Chapter of the [[White Scars]]. Part of the [[White Scars]] Legion's Scouting Company was separated from the rest of the Legion during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Upon returning after the end of the [[Horus Heresy]] they formed their own [[Space Marine]] Chapter specializing in the use of Scout Marines.<sup>6</sup> | + | The '''Space Sharks''' [[Space Marine]] chapter are a Loyalist Chapter of Space Marines of the [[Second Founding]] whose origin remains unknown and whose current homeworld is that of [[Mantis Warriors]] former homeworld of [[Ootheca]]. There is some speculation that the '''Space Sharks''' may be a Successor Chapter of the [[White Scars]]. Part of the [[White Scars]] Legion's Scouting Company was separated from the rest of the Legion during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Upon returning after the end of the [[Horus Heresy]] they formed their own [[Space Marine]] Chapter specializing in the use of Scout Marines.<sup>6</sup> |
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Revision as of 04:38, 9 February 2011
Chapter Summary
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| Founding Chapter: | White Scars (Suspected) | ||
| Founding: | Second Founding | ||
| Chapter Master: | Unknown | ||
| Homeworld: | Ootheca (forfeited from the Mantis Warriors)7 | ||
| Fortress-Monastery: | Unknown | ||
| Colours: | Grey with red markings[1] | ||
| Specialty: | Drop Pod Assaults | ||
| Strength: | ~1000 | ||
| Battle Cry | unknown | ||
Basic Info
The Space Sharks Space Marine chapter are a Loyalist Chapter of Space Marines of the Second Founding whose origin remains unknown and whose current homeworld is that of Mantis Warriors former homeworld of Ootheca. There is some speculation that the Space Sharks may be a Successor Chapter of the White Scars. Part of the White Scars Legion's Scouting Company was separated from the rest of the Legion during the Horus Heresy. Upon returning after the end of the Horus Heresy they formed their own Space Marine Chapter specializing in the use of Scout Marines.6
Notable Battles
File:Space Sharks Original Colors.jpg
Space Sharks original colour schemes during the Badab War as depicted by the Warhammer: 40,000: Compendium (1989).
After the defeat of the rebellion, they were given the homeworld of the rebellious Mantis Warriors.[3][4]
Chapter Colours
The Space Sharks Chapter wears gray armor with a red helmet stripe.[5][6]
Sources
- 1 Space Marines Collector's Guide (2002), pg. 5
- 2 Badab War Mini-Campaign
- 3 "Index Astertes," White Dwarf, Issue 101 (1988) pg. 71
- 4 Warhammer 40,000: Compendium
- 5 Rogue Trader (1992). p 168 Priestley, Rick Eastwood: Games Workshop. ISBN 1-872372-27-9
- 6 White Dwarf Issue 101 Index Astertes 88/101 (1988) p. 73
- 7 Legends of the Space Marines Pgs. 377-427
- ↑ Space Marines Collector's Guide (2002), pg. 5
- ↑ Warhammer 40,000: Compendium
- ↑ Badab War Mini-Campaign
- ↑ "Index Astertes," White Dwarf, Issue 101 (1988) pg. 71
- ↑ Rogue Trader (1992). p 168 Priestley, Rick Eastwood: Games Workshop. ISBN 1-872372-27-9
- ↑ White Dwarf Issue 101 Index Astertes 88/101 (1988) p. 73
