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The '''Emperor's Spears''' are a [[Space Marine Chapter]] whose primary purpose is to protect the region known as [[Elara's Veil]] as part of an alliance known as the [[Adeptus Vaelarii]].{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}} The Chapter's homeworld is [[Nemeton]], an aquatic planet with small landmasses. They rely on a large fleet that surpasses those of most Chapters due to their alliance with the [[Forge World]] of [[Bellona (Moon)|Bellona]] and many of their warships carry support legions of [[Skitarii]].{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|6}}

The Emperor's Spears are believed to have come from the [[25th Founding]], also known as the Bastion Founding, in the latter half of [[M40]]. Even before the opening of the [[Great Rift]], Elara’s Veil was beset by conflicts that stretched the ability of the [[Celestial Lions]] to defend it. This region of space shifted in that millennium, like many Imperial sectors, in loyalty and prosperity. The Lions were sent into combat across the known [[galaxy]] while simultaneously protecting the borders of the [[Elysium System]], and held no oath to defend the entirety of Elara's Veil nor the resources to do so.{{Fn|3a}} A petition was made to the [[Senatorum Imperialis]] for reinforcements, and the next [[Space Marine]] [[Founding]] saw the Lions joined by two new Chapters: the Emperor’s Spears and [[Star Scorpions]]. Together these three Chapters formed the Adeptus Vaelarii - the Sentinels of the Veil - and were bound by a sacred oath to protect the region.{{Fn|6}}

At one point the combined three Chapters of the Adeptus Vaelarii had temporarily cleansed the region of threats, however this was not to last. Eventually the Star Scorpions were lost to the [[Warp]] and the Celestial Lions haemorrhaged resources due to [[Inquisition]] interference, severely weakening the Adeptus Vaelarii. A region that once struggled under the combined strength of three Space Marine Chapters was now largely defended by one.{{Fn|6}}

{{Spoiler|source=Spear of the Emperor (Novel)}}

Since the opening of the Great Rift, the Emperor’s Spears have been beset by new dangers. The Rift is visible from Nemeton, and its influence has been felt across the Elara’s Veil region. The previously lost Star Scorpions emerged from the depths of the Warp as [[the Pure]], a [[Chaos warband]] leading an army of [[humans]] and [[mutants]] known as the [[Exilarchy]].{{Fn|6}}

Hard pressed by constant war and isolation following the loss of the Star Scorpions and near-annihilation of the Celestial Lions, it remains to be seen how the Chapter's future will unfold.{{Fn|5}} What remains of the Armada has dispersed into defensive blockades in the [[Ophion System]] to hold the Adeptus Vaelarii’s remaining territory.{{Fn|4h}}{{Fn|6}}

*[[Battle of Sythaur]] — In this battle one of the Emperor's Spears - [[Faelan]] - received a grievous wound that disfigured his face.{{Fn|4c}}

**[[Burning of Khamun-Sen]] — After the emergence of the [[the Pure]] in Imperial space, the [[Chaos Space Marine]] [[Warband]] began recruiting from the former [[Star Scorpions]] homeworld. The Spears that took part in this [[Exterminatus]] often display the marking of this campaign on their armour: a black claw-marking through a circle of yellow.{{Fn|6}}

[[Image:EmperorsSpearsNew.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Emperor's Spears Primaris Battleguard{{Fn|5}}]]

The Emperor’s Spears are a loosely [[Codex Astartes|Codex-compliant]] Chapter, with some notable exceptions. Rather than fighting as typical [[Space Marine Company|companies]], the Chapter tends to operate as autonomous warhosts, often ranging far from Nemeton in defense of Elara’s Veil. Warhosts often only return to Nemeton for gathering new recruits and repairs at the orbital dockyards of Bellona. The exact number and composition of Spears warhosts are unknown to Imperial scholars, however it is suggested that they are similar in number and offensive capacity to typical [[Codex Astartes#Battle Companies|Battle Companies]].{{Fn|6}}

The clear delineation of the [[Librarian]], [[Chaplain]], [[Techmarine]] and [[Apothecary]] of normal Chapters are not present in the Emperor's Spears. The Chapter does utilize psychically-gifted Space Marine soldiers, machine-versed warriors who train on Bellona, and warrior-priests who stand watchful over the souls of their men, however they are all collectively known as ''Druids''. These members of the Druidic Council are broken into three orders, perform duties based on their esoteric abilities and specialist skills, are all trained to use the tools of an Apothecary, and can harvest the [[gene-seed]] of their fallen brothers. It is unknown if this change was present before the Spears' isolation or not.{{Fn|5}}{{Fn|6}} Unable to reach the [[Sol System]], druidic Techmarines are known to train on Bellona rather that sacred [[Mars]].{{Fn|6}}

[[Image:Nemeton.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Nemeton, the Storm World{{Fn|6}}]]

While the Chapter makes efforts to minimise collateral damage, its forces have been known to plunge into battle and put glory above prudence. These tendencies can be seen in conflicts like the [[Eukari Insurrection]], and the Spears have been accused in the past of being unreliable by Imperial commanders. Despite this, recent difficulties have forced the Emperor's Spears into being more cooperative with other forces of the Imperium; survival in Elara's Veil must come before pride.{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|6}}

Spears have a code of conduct that forbid them from being too dirty; even in the middle of a campaign they're forces to clean their armour and maintain it as well as they are able to, both to honour its [[machine spirit]] and to intimidate the enemy rather than look weak and battered.{{Fn|2}}

*''[[Daughter of the Storm]]''{{Fn|6}}

*''[[Hex]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|4a}}

*''[[Warrior Queen]]'' — [[Battle Barge]]{{Fn|4i}}

*The [[Beast-Hide Cloak]]{{Fn|6}}

*[[Druidic Talisman]]s{{Fn|6}}

*The [[Horizon Blade]]{{Fn|6}}

*[[Ducarius]] of the Kavalei — Druid [[Librarian]] of the 3rd Warhost{{Fn|4d}}

*[[Tolmach]] of the Novotei — Druid [[Chaplain]] of the 3rd Warhost{{Fn|4d}}

*[[Morcant]] of the Arakanii — Battleguard to Lord Brêac, 3rd Warhost{{Fn|4d}}

*[[Faelan]] of the Kavalei — Battleguard to Lord Brêac, 3rd Warhost{{Fn|4d}}

EmpSpearsArt.jpg|Emperor's Spears [[Primaris Space Marine]]

EmperorsSpearsBrêac.jpg|Lord [[Brêac]] of the Third Warhost{{Fn|7}}

Spears Battle-brother Finan.png|Battle-brother [[Finan]] of the Vargantes, 5th Squad, [[Battleline]]

Emperor's Spears Battle-Brother.jpg|[[Firstborn]], [[4th Edition]]{{Fn|1}}

SpearsShoulder7thEd.jpg|[[7th Edition]] emblem

Emperor's Spears Livery.jpg|[[9th Edition]] emblem

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Spears Army Tangui Jollivet.jpg|Miniatures painted by Tangui Jollivet for [[Index Astartes]]

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*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]

*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]

*[[The First Primaris (Short Story)]]

*{{Endn|1}}: [[How to Paint Space Marines]], pg. 87

*{{Endn|2}}: [http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334362-emperors-spears-wip-army-log/page-3#entry4902507 Statements by Aaaron Dembski-Bowden]