This is the new thread for the War of the Eightfold Path.
The Warriors of Peace
Numeration: The XVIIth Legion
Primogenitor: The Jade General
Cognomen (Prior): Imperial Light
Observed Strategic Tendencies: Generalist, use of artificial "Pariahs"
Noteworthy Domains: Han (Homeworld), later moved to Jin
Allegiance: Separatist
Symbol and Colours: Midnight Blue, Red and Yellow
Inspiration: Medieval China, 3 Kingdoms
Tactics:
Every marine, every squad, every company is expected to fight as a single unit, operating in perfect coordination with their brethren, drawing strength from one another as they battle in near-total silence. The eerie movements of these Legiones Astartes is further enhanced by their "Pariah" officers which unsettle enemy combatants to weaken morale.
Personality of the Legion:
Unlike other legions, the Warriors of Peace approach warfare as one would any vocation. To them, warfare is their duty. Neither given into either the elation of slaughter or the despair of defeat, the Warriors of Peace maintain their stoicism in battle, no matter the odds they are against. It is only when a Warrior is at peace within himself does he achieve true mastery of the art of war.
This eerie detachment, combined with the pariahs serving in their ranks, has intimidated both foe and friend alike. Among the few exceptions are, strangely, the Mechanicum. As the Warrior of Peace seeks to shed himself of fruitless emotion in battle, the tech-adept seeks to shed himself of fruitless flesh.
The Warriors ultimate aim is to purge themselves of strong emotions or attachments, meditating to master inner peace. They train themselves to have almost inhuman focus, so in many ways, the Pariahs exemplify the ideals that they strive towards.
I am currently in the process of going through the older posts and forming a cohesive and updated backstory.