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| + | The '''Night Swords''' are a [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]] of [[Imperial Fists]] descent.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| − | The '''Night Swords | + | ==Homeworld== |
| + | The Night Swords resided on a desert planet where the populations live in teeming hive cities. The chapter maintains its [[Fortress-Monastery]] far out in the arid desert wastes.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The Night Swords were formed by the Imperial Fists, in the crucible of a [[Crusade]] to battle the [[Traitor Legions]] that were, by the 32nd Millennium beginning to assault the [[Imperium]] in great numbers from the [[Eye of Terror]]. During this Crusade the Night Swords' first [[Chapter Master]] earned great renown for the battles he fought against the servants of [[Chaos]]. To this day he is the most celebrated figure of legend in the chapter's history.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | Currently the chapter is understrength and is undergoing a period of rebuilding.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Culture== | ||
| + | The Battle-Brothers of the Chapter excel at rapid strikes and lightning raids, a trait which extends to every facet of their character. They are as quick to anger as they are to jest. They can be impatient, yet display great personal initiative. While not rash or foolhardy, the Night Swords believe in the value of immediate action over protracted planning, and chafe at the bit to engage the foe.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}} | ||
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| + | ==Beliefs== | ||
| + | The Night Swords believe their fallen heroes reside in the deepest deserts as elemental spirits. The chapter's [[Chaplains]] make regular pilgrimages into the dune seas, residing in simple caves for many days and nights until thirst and exposure cause them to undergo overpowering visions in which they receive the wisdom of their predecessors. These practices have put the Night Swords at odds with the [[Ecclesiarchy]], who consider them esoteric beliefs at odds with the [[Imperial Creed]].{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Recruitment== | ||
| + | The Night Swords recruit from amongst the most vicious underhive gangs in the planets hive cities. Only those gangers that can survive the thousand kilometre trek from the city, through arid wastes and raging dust storms to reach the chapter's monastery, are given the chance to become an [[Aspirant]]. A great trial for a people used to living in the dark depths of a hive city.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Gene-seed== | ||
| + | In addition to the missing Betcher's Gland and Sus-an Membrane that Imperial Fists successors already experience, a defect in the Night Swords' [[gene-seed]] has resulted in its members speaking with a ghostly whisper. Many outside the chapter find their voices disturbing.{{Fn|1a}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]] pg. 43 | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]] |
| + | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 43 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 19 | ||
[[Category:Imperial Fists]] | [[Category:Imperial Fists]] | ||
[[Category:Later Foundings]] | [[Category:Later Foundings]] | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 21 November 2012
The Night Swords are a Space Marine Chapter of Imperial Fists descent.[1a]
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| Founding Chapter: | Imperial Fists | ||
| Founding: | Unknown | ||
| Chapter Master: | Unknown | ||
| Homeworld: | Unknown | ||
| Fortress-Monastery: | Unknown | ||
| Colours: | Unknown | ||
| Specialty: | Armoured Assaults | ||
| Strength: | Understrength | ||
| Battle Cry | “For the honoured ones!” | ||
Homeworld
The Night Swords resided on a desert planet where the populations live in teeming hive cities. The chapter maintains its Fortress-Monastery far out in the arid desert wastes.[1a]
History
The Night Swords were formed by the Imperial Fists, in the crucible of a Crusade to battle the Traitor Legions that were, by the 32nd Millennium beginning to assault the Imperium in great numbers from the Eye of Terror. During this Crusade the Night Swords' first Chapter Master earned great renown for the battles he fought against the servants of Chaos. To this day he is the most celebrated figure of legend in the chapter's history.[1a]
Currently the chapter is understrength and is undergoing a period of rebuilding.[1a]
Culture
The Battle-Brothers of the Chapter excel at rapid strikes and lightning raids, a trait which extends to every facet of their character. They are as quick to anger as they are to jest. They can be impatient, yet display great personal initiative. While not rash or foolhardy, the Night Swords believe in the value of immediate action over protracted planning, and chafe at the bit to engage the foe.[1a][1b]
Beliefs
The Night Swords believe their fallen heroes reside in the deepest deserts as elemental spirits. The chapter's Chaplains make regular pilgrimages into the dune seas, residing in simple caves for many days and nights until thirst and exposure cause them to undergo overpowering visions in which they receive the wisdom of their predecessors. These practices have put the Night Swords at odds with the Ecclesiarchy, who consider them esoteric beliefs at odds with the Imperial Creed.[1a]
Recruitment
The Night Swords recruit from amongst the most vicious underhive gangs in the planets hive cities. Only those gangers that can survive the thousand kilometre trek from the city, through arid wastes and raging dust storms to reach the chapter's monastery, are given the chance to become an Aspirant. A great trial for a people used to living in the dark depths of a hive city.[1a]
Gene-seed
In addition to the missing Betcher's Gland and Sus-an Membrane that Imperial Fists successors already experience, a defect in the Night Swords' gene-seed has resulted in its members speaking with a ghostly whisper. Many outside the chapter find their voices disturbing.[1a]
