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Inspired by tales about my city, a Napoleon biography read by my wife, a John Blanche interview about history as an inspiration for fantasy works, the desire to talk about my city and a long talk with a poor guy at the Forge World Store in Nottingham, I have decided to start a topic about Historical Facts (or at least veritable legends), preferably local or not well known, that would fit in 40k and how. I expect great tales of badassery, triumphs or heroic losses, cutting wits and overall good tales. I have some to share and will gladly listen. Note that I have a project not jet started about an imperial militia/inquistor/rogue trader army inspired by my city. I lived all my life in Genova (or Genoa, in english); it's a city full of history (notably born place of this guy) but let me disclose to you some juicy less know facts: --- We sold our flag to England: famed as merchant and greedy people we saw no problems in selling our own colors to the English. "The St. George's flag, a red cross on a white field, was adopted by England and the City of London in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean to benefit from the protection of the Genoese fleet. The English Monarch paid an annual tribute to the Doge of Genoa for this privilege." As the fleet of Genoa was famed among pirates... or maybe the pirates where from Genoa... or wathever How it would translate to 40k: I can easy imagine some "honorable" house selling his banner to someone... and by the way, what are the origins of the Imperium Eagle? Ok... maybe it's too much but I find a planet or system full of Coin over Tradition/Honor/Pride minded people would fit well in our favorite galaxy --- After French King Luis XIV ordered the city bombed but the city endured until the ships ran out of ammunition. Then the Doge (Leader of the city elected among the most powerful merchant families) was invited by the King at Versailles, to umiliate him with the splendor of his palace. It is said (only in Italian and French wikipedia, sorry ) that Luis asked the Doge what was the most incredible thing he saw in Versailles during his visit. The Doge Francesco Maria Imperiale Lercari simply responded "Mi chi", witch means "Myself being here". So Genova fell under French influence, but not without a badass quote How it would translate to 40k: a story of endurance and a witty quote. It could be an inquisitor refusing the temptations and menace of a slaanesh lord, or any character just refusing an easy way out --- Andrea Doria : noble orphan scion out of money turned soldier of fortune, then captain, then admiral, then leader de facto of his city without being Doge, one who dealt with Kings and Emperors, survived coups, outlived a lot of his heirs and died 93! How it would translate to 40k: Ultimate Rogue Trader. At last for me --- So how about the history of your area? I'm really curious! DISCLAIMER: If admin find this topic inappropriate, no problem. And please, no historical facts after around 1900 for obvious reasons I have no intention by any mean of starting a "my country is better than yours" contest. All places have their ups and downs, just tell us cool stories!