Dark Krakens
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| Founding Chapter: | Salamanders[1] | ||
| Founding: | Ultima Founding[1] | ||
| Chapter Master: | Mezonyki Reio[3] | ||
| Homeworld: | Naktis[1] | ||
| Colours: | Black/Purple[1] | ||
| Specialty: | Battling large and/or numerous foes [Help]
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The Dark Krakens are a Salamanders Successor Chapter.[1]
History
The Chapter was among those Salamanders Successor Chapters that were created by Archmagos Dominus Cawl during the Ultima Founding.[1]
Known Campaigns
- M42: Octarius War — During the Octarius War the Dark Krakens contributed 300-350 Battle Brothers, 86 vehicles, 1 Battle Barge, 2 Strike Cruisers, and 7 Escorts led personally by Chapter Master Mezonyki Reio and Chief Librarian Arkurii Hanec.[4b]
- Aiding the Ice World Death of Bianzeer against Hive Fleet Leviathan.[3]
Homeworld
The Dark Krakens' Homeworld is Naktis and their Fortress Monastery resides on the world's only land mass capable of supporting it. Naktis' vast seas are replete with bioluminescent megafauna and shoal-predators, which its native population hunt for sport and nourishment. The Dark Krakens echo this in battle seeking out the largest foes - whether that be in terms of physical size or sheer numbers.[1]
Culture
Dark Krakens have swiftly taken on the culture of their newly declared homeworld of Naktis, becoming known as ritualistic hunters of its megafauna. They are known to adorn their armour with many fetishes and trophies from not only battle but also their hunts. They also use the bioluminescent chemicals from Naktis' ocean life to paint symbols upon their armour that can only be fully visible in the dark.[4a] Original Greyshield founding members of the chapter took inspiration from the White Scars, Space Wolves, and Raven Guard in forming their own culture.[3]
The symbols of the Dark Kraken are painted not only upon their armour but also their vehicles and ships. It is believed that these can refer to rank, level of experience, number of kills, celebration of victories, mourning, marks of censure, or simple aesthetic preferences. They are also used as mark routes through the Dark Krakens' vessels, which are otherwise unlit.[4a]
Chapter Elements
Relics
Known Warships
- Deep — Battle Barge.[4b]
- Fathom — Strike Cruiser.[3]
- League — Strike Cruiser.[4b]
- Bakynawah — Gladius Class Frigate.[4b]
- Ceirun — Gladius Frigate.[4b]
- Cekaelius — Gladius Frigate.[4b]
- Ikutursoe — Gladius Frigate.[4b]
- Skyllae — Gladius Class Frigate.[3]
- Taniwha — Gladius Class Frigate.[3]
- Umibozu — Gladius Frigate.[4b]
Notable Members
- Mezonyki Reio — Chapter Master[3]
- Sukerno — Master of Sanctity[3]
- Arkurii Hanec — Chief Librarian[4b]
- Herrahdura Zitadan — Reclusiarch[3]
- Krijeni Luceior — Captain[2]
- Noktil Bolas — Captain[4b]
- Elaroh Karib — Captain[4b]
- Daranshi Ekko — Codicier[3]
- Paraon Uari — Lexicanium[2]
- Suharth Keneddyr — 5th Company Lieutenant[3]
- Tuemarl Hena — 5th Company Lieutenant[3]
- Aperah Talin — 5th Company Chaplain[3]
- Cahy Taimon — 5th Company Ancient[3]
- Rirhen Mullel — 5th Company Apothecary[3]
- Kusnad Eroan — 5th Company Techmarine[3]
- Jughatun — 5th Company Redemptor Dreadnought[3]
- Neanzou — 5th Company Redemptor Dreadnought[3]
Images
Marine from Space Marine 2.
Trivia
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- All of the Krakens' known escort vessels are named after types of water-dwelling mythological creatures. For more information, see the individual articles.
See also
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition), pg. 71 — Salamanders Successors
- 2: Warhammer Community: ’Nids and Nostalgia Reign Supreme in White Dwarf 466 (posted 05/07/2021) (last accessed 05 July 2021)
- 3: White Dwarf 466, pgs. 22-27 — Flashpoint: Octarius - Blood and Snow
- 4: War Zone Octarius - Book 1: Rising Tide: