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House Krast was the first of outer Knight Houses that declared their allegiance with the Imperium - it happened at the start of the [[Great Crusade]] in 850.[[M30]].{{Fn|4}} | House Krast was the first of outer Knight Houses that declared their allegiance with the Imperium - it happened at the start of the [[Great Crusade]] in 850.[[M30]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
| − | The proximity of Chrysis to [[Mars]] meant that the knightly houses of Chrysis were able to swiftly resupply their Knights with new weapons and equipment. Foremost amongst these knightly houses was Krast, and their strength at arms | + | The proximity of Chrysis to [[Mars]] meant that the knightly houses of Chrysis were able to swiftly resupply their Knights with new weapons and equipment. Foremost amongst these knightly houses was Krast, and their strength at arms was bolstered further still by their new alliance with the [[Mechanicum]]. Gladly did the full might of House Krast set forth at the bidding of Mars to fight in the [[Emperor]]’s wars, leaving the lesser houses to consolidate the alliance with the Mechanicum on Chrysis. However, the Knight world’s proximity to Mars was to ultimately prove its undoing when the full might of Horus’ traitor forces descended upon Chrysis as he carved a bloody path across the galaxy towards Terra. The Knights of House Krast returned to their planet only to find it devastated and the lesser houses all but erased from existence. Ever since the [[Horus Heresy]], the Knights of House Krast have vowed that whenever the threat of [[Chaos]] rears its malformed head, they will be there to sever it at the neck.{{Fn|1b}} |
| − | was bolstered further still by their new alliance with the [[Mechanicum]]. Gladly did the full | ||
| − | might of House Krast set forth at the bidding of Mars to fight in the [[Emperor]]’s wars, leaving | ||
| − | the lesser houses to consolidate the alliance with the Mechanicum on Chrysis. | ||
| − | However, the Knight world’s proximity to Mars was to ultimately prove its undoing when the | ||
| − | full might of Horus’ traitor forces descended upon Chrysis as he carved a bloody path across | ||
| − | the galaxy towards Terra. The Knights of House Krast returned to their planet only to find it | ||
| − | devastated and the lesser houses all but erased from existence. Ever since the [[Horus Heresy]], | ||
| − | the Knights of House Krast have vowed that whenever the threat of [[Chaos]] rears its | ||
| − | malformed head, they will be there to sever it at the neck.{{Fn|1b}} | ||
| − | Of the bitter betrayals that led to the destruction of all but one of the knightly houses on | + | Of the bitter betrayals that led to the destruction of all but one of the knightly houses on Chrysis, House Krast holds the base treachery of [[Legio Mortis]] to be the worst. As one of Mars’ own Titan Legions, the '''Death’s Heads''' fought alongside the Knights of House Krast on many occasions during the early years of the [[Great Crusade]]. However, after siding with Horus during the ensuing civil war, the Death’s Heads were reborn in the image of the plague god [[Nurgle]], and led the assault that devastated Chrysis and annihilated the planet’s lesser houses.{{Fn|1a}} |
| − | Chrysis, House Krast holds the base treachery of [[Legio Mortis]] to be the worst. As one of | ||
| − | Mars’ own Titan Legions, the '''Death’s Heads''' fought alongside the Knights of House Krast on | ||
| − | many occasions during the early years of the [[Great Crusade]]. However, after siding with | ||
| − | Horus during the ensuing civil war, the Death’s Heads were reborn in the image of the plague | ||
| − | god [[Nurgle]], and led the assault that devastated Chrysis and annihilated the planet’s lesser | ||
| − | houses.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
| − | The Knights of House Krast have ever sought to avenge their fallen kinsmen, and seek out | + | The Knights of House Krast have ever sought to avenge their fallen kinsmen, and seek out the Titans of Legio Mortis above all others in battle. Should a Knight claim a Titan kill, his deed will herald many celebrations on his return to his home world. However, such revelry will pale in comparison to that on Chrysis should a Knight of Krast fell one of the Legio Mortis. The Noble will be treated to a triumph in his honour and he will henceforth be known as a '''Headtaker'''. Each Headtaker bears a broken Death’s Head symbol on his Knight suit or tabard – a battle honour reminding all of his heroic deed and celebrating the destruction of a hated foe.{{Fn|1a}} |
| − | the Titans of Legio Mortis above all others in battle. Should a Knight claim a Titan kill, his | ||
| − | deed will herald many celebrations on his return to his home world. However, such revelry | ||
| − | will pale in comparison to that on Chrysis should a Knight of Krast fell one of the Legio | ||
| − | Mortis. The Noble will be treated to a triumph in his honour and he will henceforth be known | ||
| − | as a '''Headtaker'''. Each Headtaker bears a broken Death’s Head symbol on his Knight suit or | ||
| − | tabard – a battle honour reminding all of his heroic deed and celebrating the destruction of a | ||
| − | hated foe.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
| − | Rumoured sightings of the traitor Titans of Legio Mortis amongst the Chaos forces besieging | + | Rumoured sightings of the traitor Titans of Legio Mortis amongst the Chaos forces besieging the Cadian Gate has led to House Krast redeploying to that war zone in great force.{{Fn|1a}} |
| − | the Cadian Gate has led to House Krast redeploying to that war zone in great force.{{Fn|1a}} | + | |
| + | Motto of House Krast: 'Crush the Serpent'.{{Fn|6}} | ||
===Notable Actions=== | ===Notable Actions=== | ||
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| [[Image:Xantus.jpg|thumb|right|The Red Fury, Sir Xantus Knight]] | | [[Image:Xantus.jpg|thumb|right|The Red Fury, Sir Xantus Knight]] | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[List of Knight Houses]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf September 2016]], ''The Ultimate Guide to... Imperial Knights - M30-31'' | *{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf September 2016]], ''The Ultimate Guide to... Imperial Knights - M30-31'' | ||
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (8th Edition)]] pg.46 | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Imperial Knights (8th Edition)]] pg.46 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (8th Edition)]], pg. 57 | ||
[[Category:Knight Houses|Krast]] | [[Category:Knight Houses|Krast]] | ||
Revision as of 08:28, 23 July 2018
House Krast are a Knight House of the Imperium located on Chrysis.
Overview
House Krast was the first of outer Knight Houses that declared their allegiance with the Imperium - it happened at the start of the Great Crusade in 850.M30.[4]
The proximity of Chrysis to Mars meant that the knightly houses of Chrysis were able to swiftly resupply their Knights with new weapons and equipment. Foremost amongst these knightly houses was Krast, and their strength at arms was bolstered further still by their new alliance with the Mechanicum. Gladly did the full might of House Krast set forth at the bidding of Mars to fight in the Emperor’s wars, leaving the lesser houses to consolidate the alliance with the Mechanicum on Chrysis. However, the Knight world’s proximity to Mars was to ultimately prove its undoing when the full might of Horus’ traitor forces descended upon Chrysis as he carved a bloody path across the galaxy towards Terra. The Knights of House Krast returned to their planet only to find it devastated and the lesser houses all but erased from existence. Ever since the Horus Heresy, the Knights of House Krast have vowed that whenever the threat of Chaos rears its malformed head, they will be there to sever it at the neck.[1b]
Of the bitter betrayals that led to the destruction of all but one of the knightly houses on Chrysis, House Krast holds the base treachery of Legio Mortis to be the worst. As one of Mars’ own Titan Legions, the Death’s Heads fought alongside the Knights of House Krast on many occasions during the early years of the Great Crusade. However, after siding with Horus during the ensuing civil war, the Death’s Heads were reborn in the image of the plague god Nurgle, and led the assault that devastated Chrysis and annihilated the planet’s lesser houses.[1a]
The Knights of House Krast have ever sought to avenge their fallen kinsmen, and seek out the Titans of Legio Mortis above all others in battle. Should a Knight claim a Titan kill, his deed will herald many celebrations on his return to his home world. However, such revelry will pale in comparison to that on Chrysis should a Knight of Krast fell one of the Legio Mortis. The Noble will be treated to a triumph in his honour and he will henceforth be known as a Headtaker. Each Headtaker bears a broken Death’s Head symbol on his Knight suit or tabard – a battle honour reminding all of his heroic deed and celebrating the destruction of a hated foe.[1a]
Rumoured sightings of the traitor Titans of Legio Mortis amongst the Chaos forces besieging the Cadian Gate has led to House Krast redeploying to that war zone in great force.[1a]
Motto of House Krast: 'Crush the Serpent'.[6]
Notable Actions
- The Purging of Trynnect
- The Suppression Wars
- The Indomitus Crusade
Known Members
- Bartolf, Baron
- Winstone - Baron
- Forillus, pilot of Headtaker.[3]
- Lagos, Baron, pilot of the Knight Crusader Redemption of Adamant.[3]
- Teros, pilot of Hexenhammer.[3]
- Winstone, Baron pilots a Knight Gallant
- Xander Krast - Freeblade
- Sir Xantus - pilots the Red Fury.[2]
- Narsus - Pilots the Knight Helverin Hate's Requiem, whose Machine Spirit displays vicious hatred against traitor forces.[5]
- Countess Karyx - Pilots the Knight Armiger Serpent's Bane. Slew the Alpha Legion Chaos Lord Stentyrius.[5]
Images
See Also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Imperial Knights (6th Edition)
- 2: Warhammer: Visions 7, pg. 177
- 3: Codex: Imperial Knights (7th Edition) (e-book), House Krast
- 4: White Dwarf September 2016, The Ultimate Guide to... Imperial Knights - M30-31
- 5: Codex: Imperial Knights (8th Edition) pg.46
- 6: Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (8th Edition), pg. 57
