The Shiny One Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Is it possible that space marines would start a revolution in there own chapter, turning against there Leaders? Are there IAs out there, that have something like this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215460-question-revolution/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 This is quite a common storyline, especially for chapters which are turning traitor. The issue is that one party has to be the bad guys i.e. turning to Chaos otherwise the rank and file will probably be heavily punished and deemed traitors anyway. The Soul Drinkers turned against their leaders (as well as the fluff :)). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215460-question-revolution/#findComment-2567361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shiny One Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 But is it possible for a chapter to act without leaders? Or is there always immediately one stepping in? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215460-question-revolution/#findComment-2567367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrata Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 The Iron Hands have a Clan Council instead of a Chapter Master and seem to work relatively well. A military force needs someone giving commands, be it a council or a single person. At some point, someone needs to stand up and tell all the soldiers what they need to do. It will work and it is possible but you'll need to explain why they moved away from leaders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215460-question-revolution/#findComment-2567379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinzaren Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 It will work and it is possible but you'll need to explain why they moved away from leaders. A task made that much more difficult when you consider how fanatically loyal Space Marines are generally portrayed as being, at least to each other, if not to anyone else. In the Imperium the chain-of-command is near absolute, and almost never questioned, the Space Marines being even more extreme in this. A very good justification would definitely be needed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215460-question-revolution/#findComment-2567476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erasmus of Baal Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well-written, this could make for a great IA, but as Shinzaren pointed out, it will probably be difficult to write well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215460-question-revolution/#findComment-2569175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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