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The realm of Yamatar http://www.starwarsintheclassroom.com/content/ss/images/first_order/first_order_symbol.jpg Hello there, as I received positive feedback concerning the founding of a Japanese themed realm within the Imperium during the Scouring (and having the permission of Slipstream for using one of his Legions brotherhoods), I'll use this thread as both, brainstorm and platform to upload finished stuff. So what it's all about? I'm currently working on House Toho. In order to flesh them out, I was granted with the 8th brotherhood of the Scions by Slips. While thinking about their shared fluff, an idea popped up including the founding of a Japanese themed realm. As House Toho, their allied Titan Legio Gojira AND their own regiments of auxiliary forces called Ashigaru are all basing on Japanese stuff (Godzilla, Samurai, Pacific Rim and the likes), it's most likely that they share a common cultural and historical background. That's why the homeworld of Gojira belongs to former exiles of House Tohos homeworld of Kaijo for venerating machines more than the natural balance of their home. With the help of the 8th brotherhood, House Toho can reconquer their homeworld and start participating in the Great Crusade and later the Insurrection, etc. During the Insurrection, House Toho realizes that their homeworld (though being allied with the nearby Forgeworld of Tanya'ba) is rather defenseless. This impression is further enhanced when traitor forces (led by renegade lords of Toho) tried to assault Kaijo. Though these forces were fend off, the leaders of the allied strike force decided to enhance their situation. This decision resulted in a reclamation of the surrounding worlds (which were partly lost because of the traitors actions), reshaping them into one combined realm. This realms purpose is both simple and crucial: to strengthen itself for a better defense and a better position with the Imperium. It is still loyal to the Throne and pays the regular tithe as usual. But instead of being ruled by a strange governor of Terra, this realm is allowed to reign itself. Thus, House Toho became the leader of this realm, which they named Yamatar. Its Samurai and their suits are a perfect example of the honorable and mighty realm of Yamatar. Legio Gojira and the Forgeworld of Tanya'ba still clings to Mars but is as well a important part of this little realm as it provides most of the realms forces wargear. The Ashigaru regiments, formerly deriving from Kaijo, now recruit from the entire realm. As their origin lies within the marine and ground forces of House Toho, they become excellent soldiers and crew members for aquatic and aerial / void warfare. The former 8th brotherhood of the Scions Hospitalier, led by captain Galen Diomes, was granted to become an independent force during the event known as the Second Founding. They resettled within the realm of Yamatar, taking one world for their own needs. Specialized in multi vector engagements regardless of terrain, they make use of rare and unique wargear like rare and amphibious tank patterns. Instead of bolt guns, they prefer laser and other energy based weaponry like Volkites, plasma guns or heavy laser techniques, each able to work under water as well. While the forces of Toho and its allies are known to be proud (sometimes even too proud and focused on their oaths) and honorable, the heirs of Diomes are more and more known for a cold, sometimes brutal / ruthless way of fighting. Some say that they are obsessed with the ideals of the Great Crusade. On Kletax IV, they successfully fend off an Ork-Waaagh!. Afterwards, they executed the entire ruling cast of Kletax for being incapable and unworthy of ruling a world in the Emperors name. Therefore, they reshaped the society of Kletax in their own, merciless version of the Imperial Truth. Together, they form the realm of Yamatar. Together, they are looking on a past of betrayal and a future of war. Together, Yamatar shall endure. ----------------------------------------- Overall ideas: As previously mentioned: Toho = Samurai in Knight suits; Ashigaru = footsoldiers; Gojira = big, bad ass mechs While it is all based on medieval Japan and the overall Japanese culture, the 8th brotherhood will be based upon the First Order / Galactic Empire of Star Wars, being merciless, convinced on their own ideology (which is their own version of the Imperial Truth) and that the end justifies the means. Former Phantoms will still be an elite force of them. ---------------------------------------- Color schemes; tried to mix their color schemes in order to create a unified one 8th Brotherhood is heavily inspired by Stormtroopers and is not their scheme during the Insurrection but that after the 2nd Founding. Colored shoulder pads indicate their rank (yellow = sergeant, red = captain and so on). Order master will be entirely clad in black armor (what a surprise ). Phantoms will be their elites, being as well clad in black armor, though a bit different than their master. Terminators shall resemble the Imperial Honor Guard of Palpatine.