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The '''Aurora Chapter''' is a [[Chapter]] of [[Space Marine|Space Marines]] formed from the [[Ultramarines]] Legion during the [[Second Founding]]. Like all descendants of the Ultramarines, they are strict followers of the [[Codex Astartes]].{{Fn|1}}
 
The '''Aurora Chapter''' is a [[Chapter]] of [[Space Marine|Space Marines]] formed from the [[Ultramarines]] Legion during the [[Second Founding]]. Like all descendants of the Ultramarines, they are strict followers of the [[Codex Astartes]].{{Fn|1}}
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==Background==
 
==Background==
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During the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]], the 4th [[Chapter]] of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Legion]] was known as the '''Aurorans'''. They possessed five times as many armored vehicles as a standard chapter.{{Fn|13}}
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During the [[Great Crusade]] and [[Horus Heresy]], the [[4th Chapter (Ultramarines Legion)|4th Chapter]] of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] was known as the '''Aurorans'''. They possessed five times as many armoured vehicles as a standard Chapter.{{Fn|13}}
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The Aurora Chapter operates largely in the [[Ultima Segmentum]] and are known for their armoured assaults; the Chapter possesses three times the typical number of [[Land Raider]]s and [[Predator]]s{{Fn|2a}}, all of which are manufactured on their [[Adeptus Astartes Homeworld|homeworld]], [[Firestorm (Planet)|Firestorm]].{{Fn|10}}
  
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The Aurora Chapter operates largely in the [[Ultima Segmentum]] and are known for their armored assaults, and as such possesses three times the typical number of [[Land Raider|Land Raiders]] and [[Predator|Predators]];{{Fn|2a}} all of which are manufacutred on their [[Homeworld]] [[Firestorm (Planet)|Firestorm]].{{Fn|10}} After defeating the [[Alpha Legion]] in the [[Redemption Rebellion]] alongside the [[Knights of the Raven]] in 744.[[M41]], the Aurora Chapter blamed the Knights for their heavy losses and have been in a bitter feud with them since.{{Fn|6b}}
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After defeating the [[Alpha Legion]] in the [[Redemption Rebellion]] alongside the [[Knights of the Raven]] in 744.[[M41]], the Aurora Chapter blamed the Knights for their heavy losses and have been in a bitter feud with them since.{{Fn|6b}}
  
 
The Aurora Chapter are bitter rivals with the [[66th Armoured Company]], a [[World Eaters]] warband that also specializes in armoured warfare.{{Fn|19}}
 
The Aurora Chapter are bitter rivals with the [[66th Armoured Company]], a [[World Eaters]] warband that also specializes in armoured warfare.{{Fn|19}}
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*'''926.[[M41]]''' — Elements of the Chapter were sent to battle the [[Necron]] [[World Engine]].{{Fn|2d}}{{Fn|2f}}
 
*'''926.[[M41]]''' — Elements of the Chapter were sent to battle the [[Necron]] [[World Engine]].{{Fn|2d}}{{Fn|2f}}
 
*Late [[M41]] — The battle for the world of [[Satys]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]].{{Fn|8}}
 
*Late [[M41]] — The battle for the world of [[Satys]] against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]].{{Fn|8}}
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*An Aurora Chapter Predator spearhead aided [[Ultramarine]] Captain [[Cato Sicarius]] in the [[Zeist Campaign]], circa '''999.[[M41]]''', reclaiming several worlds previously annexed by the expanding [[Tau|Tau Empire]], including [[Augura]], which was being used as a Tau staging point.{{Fn|2e}}
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*'''c. 999.[[M41]]''' — An Aurora Chapter Predator spearhead aided [[Ultramarines]] [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Cato Sicarius]] in the [[Zeist Campaign]], reclaiming several worlds previously annexed by the expanding [[T'au Empire]], including [[Augura]], which was being used as a T'au staging point.{{Fn|2e}}
 
*'''999.[[M41]]''' — [[13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|14}}
 
*'''999.[[M41]]''' — [[13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|14}}
 
*'''~012.[[M42]]''' — The [[Battle of Raukos]]
 
*'''~012.[[M42]]''' — The [[Battle of Raukos]]
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*'''[[M42]]''' — The [[Plague Wars]]. The Aurora Chapter provides 5 Companies.{{Fn|16}}
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*'''[[M42]]''' — The [[Plague Wars]]. The Aurora Chapter provides 5 [[Space Marine Company|Companies]].{{Fn|16}}
  
 
==Heraldry==
 
==Heraldry==

Revision as of 19:01, 23 May 2023


Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Space Marine Chapter; for the Eldar space vessel, see Aurora Light Cruiser.
Aurora
 Aurora Shoulder Pad.jpg
AuroraChapterPrimaris.jpg Auroramini.jpg
Founding Chapter: Ultramarines
Founding: Second Founding
Chapter Master: Unknown
Homeworld: Firestorm[2c]
Fortress-Monastery: Unknown
Colours: Green with gold aquila[9]
Specialty: Armoured Assault
Strength: Unknown
Battle Cry Unknown

The Aurora Chapter is a Chapter of Space Marines formed from the Ultramarines Legion during the Second Founding. Like all descendants of the Ultramarines, they are strict followers of the Codex Astartes.[1]


Background

During the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, the 4th Chapter of the Ultramarines Legion was known as the Aurorans. They possessed five times as many armoured vehicles as a standard Chapter.[13]

The Aurora Chapter operates largely in the Ultima Segmentum and are known for their armoured assaults; the Chapter possesses three times the typical number of Land Raiders and Predators[2a], all of which are manufactured on their homeworld, Firestorm.[10]

After defeating the Alpha Legion in the Redemption Rebellion alongside the Knights of the Raven in 744.M41, the Aurora Chapter blamed the Knights for their heavy losses and have been in a bitter feud with them since.[6b]

The Aurora Chapter are bitter rivals with the 66th Armoured Company, a World Eaters warband that also specializes in armoured warfare.[19]

Battles and Campaigns

Heraldry

The Aurora Chapter wear green armour with a golden aquila. Company affiliation is shown by the colour of a Marine's pauldron trim, as per the Codex Astartes.[6c]

The Chapter's Chaplains wear Rosarii gifted to them by the Ecclesiarchy.[7]

Chapter Elements

Armoury

Named Vehicles

Known Members

Images

Aurora Chapter Firstborn[9]

See also

Sources

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