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The '''Fire Lords''' are a [[Codex Chapter]] of [[Space Marines]].{{Fn|1a}}
 
The '''Fire Lords''' are a [[Codex Chapter]] of [[Space Marines]].{{Fn|1a}}
  
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==Background==
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==Overview==
 
The Fire Lords precede assaults with a barrage of incendiary missiles, and hurl themselves at the charred foe before the flames have burnt themselves out.{{Fn|1a}}
 
The Fire Lords precede assaults with a barrage of incendiary missiles, and hurl themselves at the charred foe before the flames have burnt themselves out.{{Fn|1a}}
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[[Image:Fire Lords Battle-Brother.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Fire Lords [[Firstborn]]{{Fn|2}}]]
 
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The Fire Lords favoured tactic is launching a planetary assault, which begins with incendiary bombardments, and should the defender survive, they only do so to face close-range bombardment and [[promethium]], usually delivered by [[Thunderfire Cannon]]s and [[Land Raider Redeemer]]s. Then, [[Tactical Squad]]s will deploy in [[Drop Pod]]s to bring death to the enemies of the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|2}}
 
  
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==Grissen Campaign==
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The Fire Lords' favoured tactic is launching a planetary assault, which begins with incendiary bombardments, and should the defender survive, they only do so to face close-range bombardment and [[promethium]], usually delivered by [[Thunderfire Cannon]]s and [[Land Raider Redeemer]]s. Then, [[Tactical Squad]]s will deploy in [[Drop Pod]]s to bring death to the enemies of the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|2}}
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==History==
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===Grissen Campaign===
 
Due to a clerical error in the [[Imperium]]'s labyrinthine bureaucracy, the once-prosperous world of [[Grissen]] had gone unnoticed until a mid-level functionary discovered that the planetary tithes were now some eight thousand years overdue. An [[Imperial Guard]] [[regiment]] was immediately raised to bring the Emperor's law back to Grissen. When the regiment found itself overwhelmed by the sheer ferocity of the fighters planetside, a task force from the Fire Lords Chapter, under the command of [[Jaric Phoros]], joined the fray.{{Fn|1c}}
 
Due to a clerical error in the [[Imperium]]'s labyrinthine bureaucracy, the once-prosperous world of [[Grissen]] had gone unnoticed until a mid-level functionary discovered that the planetary tithes were now some eight thousand years overdue. An [[Imperial Guard]] [[regiment]] was immediately raised to bring the Emperor's law back to Grissen. When the regiment found itself overwhelmed by the sheer ferocity of the fighters planetside, a task force from the Fire Lords Chapter, under the command of [[Jaric Phoros]], joined the fray.{{Fn|1c}}
  
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===Other Notable Engagements===
 
===Other Notable Engagements===
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*In 931.[[M38]], they stopped the [[The Purge|Purge]] invasion of [[Bereguel Tertia]] launched from the [[Space Hulk]] ''[[Hell's Last Duke]]''.{{Fn|6}}
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*'''931.[[M38]]:''' They stopped the [[The Purge|Purge]] invasion of [[Bereguel Tertia]] launched from the [[Space Hulk]] ''[[Hell's Last Duke]]''.{{Fn|6}}
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*In 748.[[M41]], the Chapter lost its [[Chapter Master]] in the [[Blood Star Campaign]].{{Fn|5}}
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*'''748.[[M41]]:''' The Chapter lost its [[Chapter Master]] in the [[Blood Star Campaign]].{{Fn|5}}
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*The Chapter is known to have taken part in the later stages of the [[Assault on Beroghast]].{{Fn|3}}
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*'''963.[[M41]]:''' The Chapter is known to have taken part in the later stages of the [[Assault on Beroghast]].{{Fn|3}}
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*In 990.[[M41]], they avenged the destruction of the [[Emperor's Swords (Bellicas)|Emperor's Swords]] Chapter by exterminating the [[Necron]]s who had annihilated them on the world of [[Bellicas]].{{Fn|1d}}
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*'''990.[[M41]]:''' They avenged the destruction of the [[Emperor's Swords (Bellicas)|Emperor's Swords]] Chapter by exterminating the [[Necron]]s who had annihilated them on the world of [[Bellicas]].{{Fn|1d}}
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*During the [[13th Black Crusade]], the Fire Lords and [[Doom Legion]] came to the aid of the 4th [[Cadian]] army on the besieged [[Fortress World]] of [[Kasr Sonnen]]. Despite this, Imperial projections showed the defenders would be overwhelmed by the attacking [[Alpha Legion]] forces in 2-3 days without further reinforcements.{{Fn|7}}
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*'''999.[[M41]]:''' [[13th Black Crusade]] — During the Crusade, the Fire Lords and [[Doom Legion]] came to the aid of the [[4th Cadian]] army on the besieged [[Fortress World]] of [[Kasr Sonnen]]. Despite this, Imperial projections showed the defenders would be overwhelmed by the attacking [[Alpha Legion]] forces in 2-3 days without further reinforcements.{{Fn|7}}
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*During the [[Invasion of the Stygius Sector]] the Fire Lords sent forces to aid the [[Iron Hands]] and other Successor Chapters in the [[Second Relief of Mordian]].{{Fn|10}}
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*'''[[M42]]:''' [[Invasion of the Stygius Sector]] — The Fire Lords sent forces to aid the [[Iron Hands]] and other Successor Chapters in the [[Second Relief of Mordian]].{{Fn|10}}
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*The Fire Lords later sent 2 companies to [[Vigilus]] as part of the [[War of Beasts]].{{Fn|8}}
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*'''[[M42]]:''' [[War of Beasts]] — The Fire Lords sent 2 companies to [[Vigilus]] as part of the [[War of Beasts]].{{Fn|8}}
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*In [[M42]] they took part in the [[Octarius War]].{{Fn|12a}} The Fire Lords were primarily active in the [[Kusolst System]], in particular fighting in support of the [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s defending the planet [[Gratu]].{{Fn|12b}}
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*'''[[M42]]:''' [[Octarius War]].{{Fn|12a}}
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*At an unknown date, the Fire Lords battled the [[Orks]] in the [[Siege of Kantarel]] alongside the [[9th Company (Raven Guard)|9th Company]] of the [[Raven Guard]] and the [[Tallarn 293rd|293rd Regiment]] of the [[Tallarn Desert Raiders]].{{Fn|11}}
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**The Fire Lords were primarily active in the [[Kusolst System]], in particular fighting in support of the [[Imperial Guard Regiment]]s defending the planet [[Gratu]].{{Fn|12b}}
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*'''Date Unknown:''' The Fire Lords battled [[Da Bludflag Pirates]] in the [[Siege of Kantarel]] alongside the [[9th Company (Raven Guard)|9th Company]] of the [[Raven Guard]] and the [[Tallarn 293rd|293rd Regiment]] of the [[Tallarn Desert Raiders]].{{Fn|11}}
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==Heraldry==
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[[Image:Fire Lords Battle-Brother.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Fire Lords [[Firstborn]]{{Fn|2}}]]
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The Fire Lords primarily wear red [[power armour]], with yellow helmets, greaves, vambraces, aquila, and markings. They do not denote [[Space Marine Company|company]] affiliation on their armour, however.{{Fn|9b}}
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The Chapter's symbol is a black fist on a yellow flame on a red background.{{Fn|9b}}
  
 
==Known Members==
 
==Known Members==
 
*[[Vuur Yangin]] — Member of the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|12a}}
 
*[[Vuur Yangin]] — Member of the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|12a}}
  
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==Trivia==
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Although the {{PAGENAME}} were stated as the successors of the [[Imperial Fists]] in the [Legion of the Damned (Novel)]]{{Fn|4}} they are mentioned as of ''unknown lineage'' in the [[Codex: Space Marines (10th Edition)]] with the assumption that they originate from the [[Salamanders]].{{Fn|13}}
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{{Trivia}}
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*Although the {{PAGENAME}} were stated as the successors of the [[Imperial Fists]] in the novel ''[[Legion of the Damned (Novel)|Legion of the Damned]]''{{Fn|4}} they are mentioned as of ''unknown lineage'' in the [[Codex: Space Marines (10th Edition)|10th Edition Space Marines codex]] with the assumption that they originate from the [[Salamanders]].{{Fn|13}}
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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**{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 28
 
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**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 30
 
**{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 30

Revision as of 07:58, 14 July 2024


Fire Lords
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Founding Chapter: Imperial Fists[4][Conflicting sources]
Chapter Master: Jaric Phoros[3]
Homeworld: Mundus Pyra[1b]
Colours: Red with yellow helmet, greaves, vambraces, imperialis, and markings.
Specialty: Planetary Assaults[2]
Flame Weapons[9a]

The Fire Lords are a Codex Chapter of Space Marines.[1a]


Overview

The Fire Lords precede assaults with a barrage of incendiary missiles, and hurl themselves at the charred foe before the flames have burnt themselves out.[1a]

The Fire Lords' favoured tactic is launching a planetary assault, which begins with incendiary bombardments, and should the defender survive, they only do so to face close-range bombardment and promethium, usually delivered by Thunderfire Cannons and Land Raider Redeemers. Then, Tactical Squads will deploy in Drop Pods to bring death to the enemies of the Imperium.[2]

History

Grissen Campaign

Due to a clerical error in the Imperium's labyrinthine bureaucracy, the once-prosperous world of Grissen had gone unnoticed until a mid-level functionary discovered that the planetary tithes were now some eight thousand years overdue. An Imperial Guard regiment was immediately raised to bring the Emperor's law back to Grissen. When the regiment found itself overwhelmed by the sheer ferocity of the fighters planetside, a task force from the Fire Lords Chapter, under the command of Jaric Phoros, joined the fray.[1c]

At first the Space Marines made little progress. The natives were so entrenched that even the most devastating orbital bombardments made scant impact on their positions. Nonetheless, the Imperial decree was that Grissen should be brought back into the fold, for it would prove an excellent recruiting ground for the Imperial Guard, and so Phoros held back from ordering Exterminatus. Biting back his mounting frustration, Phoros directed his Techmarines to construct a weapon that would win the war. Within a week of the first Land Raider modifications the Fire Lords took Grissen's capital city. Within a month, the largest planetary faction was suing for peace and Grissen was part of the Imperium once more.[1c]

In the wake of the Grissen campaign, Phoros disseminated his new design's schematics. Having always been possessed of a sardonic frame of mind, he named the new pattern Prometheus after a god from Terran legend who brought fire to men. He changed the official designation to "Redeemer" only upon learning that the name "Prometheus" already belonged to a Land Raider variant developed by the Salamanders. Nonetheless, the original Redeemer still serves in the Fire Lords' Second Company, the name Prometheus resplendent on its flanks and honored in the Chapter's Histories.[1c]

Other Notable Engagements

Heraldry

Fire Lords Firstborn[2]

The Fire Lords primarily wear red power armour, with yellow helmets, greaves, vambraces, aquila, and markings. They do not denote company affiliation on their armour, however.[9b]

The Chapter's symbol is a black fist on a yellow flame on a red background.[9b]

Known Members

Trivia

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The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

Conflicting sources

See also

Sources

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