Difference between revisions of "The Fang"
m |
m |
||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
'''The Fang''' is the name given to a fortress on the [[Space Wolves]]' homeworld [[Fenris]]. It is located on the highest peak of a mountain range towards the centre of [[Asaheim]]. These mountains are the tallest on Fenris, and the highest is located at the centre of the range, looking like a great fang above the other mountains. | '''The Fang''' is the name given to a fortress on the [[Space Wolves]]' homeworld [[Fenris]]. It is located on the highest peak of a mountain range towards the centre of [[Asaheim]]. These mountains are the tallest on Fenris, and the highest is located at the centre of the range, looking like a great fang above the other mountains. | ||
| − | The Fang is the greatest fortress constructed since the fortifications of [[Terra]]. It is so big as to pierce the atmosphere of Fenris, providing a docking point to space ships and allowing quick access to the surface without having to | + | The Fang is the greatest fortress constructed since the fortifications of [[Terra]]. It is so big as to pierce the atmosphere of Fenris, providing a docking point to space ships and allowing quick access to the surface without having to use sub-orbital transport. It is clad in immensely thick armour and is protected by [[void shields]] stronger than those even on the mightiest of the Imperial warships. Shafts have been cut into the moutainside conceiling vast laser batteries capable of blasting the biggest ships in the galaxy. These weapons are as old as the Chapter itself, a testament to the reliability of the level of technology produced during the Great Crusade. Also, the thermal reactors powering the weapons and shields are of that age, wondrous though it is to think they still actually work. |
The top of The Fang is the centre of the Space Wolves' fleet dock where hundreds of ships are moored. They can be easily maintained and materials can be moved easily from surface to space via this huge fortress. It is from here that the Space Wolves set out on missions across the galaxy. | The top of The Fang is the centre of the Space Wolves' fleet dock where hundreds of ships are moored. They can be easily maintained and materials can be moved easily from surface to space via this huge fortress. It is from here that the Space Wolves set out on missions across the galaxy. | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 13 May 2008
 |
The Fang is the name given to a fortress on the Space Wolves' homeworld Fenris. It is located on the highest peak of a mountain range towards the centre of Asaheim. These mountains are the tallest on Fenris, and the highest is located at the centre of the range, looking like a great fang above the other mountains.
The Fang is the greatest fortress constructed since the fortifications of Terra. It is so big as to pierce the atmosphere of Fenris, providing a docking point to space ships and allowing quick access to the surface without having to use sub-orbital transport. It is clad in immensely thick armour and is protected by void shields stronger than those even on the mightiest of the Imperial warships. Shafts have been cut into the moutainside conceiling vast laser batteries capable of blasting the biggest ships in the galaxy. These weapons are as old as the Chapter itself, a testament to the reliability of the level of technology produced during the Great Crusade. Also, the thermal reactors powering the weapons and shields are of that age, wondrous though it is to think they still actually work.
The top of The Fang is the centre of the Space Wolves' fleet dock where hundreds of ships are moored. They can be easily maintained and materials can be moved easily from surface to space via this huge fortress. It is from here that the Space Wolves set out on missions across the galaxy.
The Fang was attacked in 300.M36 by Cardinal Bucharis, Colonel Gasto and Admiral Sehalla during the Plague of Unbelief. The Fang was besieged for 3 years until the Space Wolves managed to break out and reconquer the minor empire, converting its people back to the Emperor.2 Also, it was attacked by Magnus the Red and his Thousand Sons as revenge for the destruction of Prospero.1
