Reclaimers
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The Reclaimers are a Space Marine Chapter.[4a]
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Overview
Similar to the Iron Hands, the Reclaimers have unusually close ties to the Adeptus Mechanicus, and this association is reflected in several aspects of their Chapter: their Techmarines occupy places of unusual prestige, their Apothecaries are exceptionally skilled in grafting augmetic replacements, and their Power Armour is among the most finely crafted of all Space Marines'.[4b]
Moreover, their respect for the Mechanicus borders on a certain amount of reverence, but whether the God-Machine is the main focus of their faith or is seen merely as an aspect of their Primarch or the Emperor Himself, only the Reclaimers themselves know. The Ordo Hereticus may be already aware of this, but even if it is true, for now it seems they have decided to observe and not take any action yet.[6b]
The Reclaimers also frequently partner with the Mechanicus in searching out archeotech and new sources of knowledge, often to the point where these considerations outweigh other military factors. For instance, the Reclaimers insisted on boarding the space hulk Spawn of Damnation as it was en route to the Serendipita system, overruling the planet's PDF commanders who wanted to blast the hulk into oblivion before it became a threat.[4b]
Notable Engagements
- A company of the Reclaimers under the command of Captain Gries investigated a Necron tomb and was placing demolition charges when Commissar Ciaphas Cain unexpectedly burst from a Dolmen Gate, having narrowly escaped another Tomb on Interitus Prime.[2]
- This same company then assisted in clearing away a genestealer infestation on Viridia, and then pursuing the space hulk Spawn of Damnation through the warp.[4c]
- Two companies from the Reclaimers, along with two from the Swords of the Emperor fought against Tyranids on Corania, turning the tide after nearly a year of fighting by Imperial Guard regiments.[1]
- Containing both an Ork and Tyranid invasion on Nusquam Fundumentibus.[8]
- 13th Black Crusade — Sent 4 Companies to Cadia.[5]
Heraldry
The Space Marines of the Reclaimers wear off-white power armour with yellow gauntlets and faceplates.[4b] Captain Gries wore a helmet with a gold faceplate topped with a black and green crest, but it is not known if this is typical for commanding officers of the chapter, or personal embellishment specific to Gries.[4b]
The Reclaimers have a relatively large number of the ancient Corvus-pattern (beak-nosed) helmets, compared to other Chapters and used to designate warriors who have proven themselves especially honourably on the battlefields.[6a]
Known Members
- Gries — Captain[4a]
- Trosque — Sergeant[4b]
- Drumon — Techmarine[4a]
- Sholer — Apothecary[4a]
- Veren — Brother[4b]
Non-Astartes Personnel
Trivia
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- Sandy Mitchell (pen name of Alex Stewart), author of the Ciaphas Cain novels, confirmed that the Reclaimers were inspired by The Wombles, a British children's television series about creatures known for their scavenging and recycling habits. According to Mitchell, early Space Marine miniatures were jokingly referred to as "Womble Marines" by the hobby community due to their Corvus-pattern helmets, which resembled the Wombles' snouts. He painted his own miniatures in homage and later adapted this homebrew Chapter into the background of the Cain novels.[7]
Aside from their helmets, other apparent allusions include the Reclaimers' off-white and yellow colour scheme (reminiscent of Womble fur and snouts), and their pursuit of Archeotech being analogous to the Wombles' salvaging. Sergeant Toba Morie might also be a reference to the Wombles character Tobermory.
See also
Sources
- 1: For The Emperor (Novel) — Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium (Omnibus), Chapter One, pg. 38, fn. 1
- 2: Echoes of the Tomb (Short Story) — Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium
- 3: The Emperor's Finest (Novel), Cover Illustration by Clint Langley
- 4: The Emperor's Finest (Novel) - Ciaphas Cain: Saviour of the Imperium (Omnibus):
- 5: Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook, pg. 161
- 6: Vainglorious (Novel):
- 7: Private communication with Alex Stewart (via LinkedIn), July 2025.
- 8: The Last Ditch (Novel), Chapter 29
