DYI Chapter Name: Help requested

[SilentJester]

Have been Working on a new chapter now for what seems like months without much luck. Recently having discovered the Bolter and Chainsword, and the two fine guides on creating a chapter I have come to realize that part of my problem is my Chapter Name.

 

I had planned on using Ghost Bears, but being that it is a reference to a clan from another game system/world I am not as happy with it as I would like.

 

Here is my request. There are many many sharp minded folks here, and I am hoping that you could help me brainstorm a name. My only request, it it has a Bear reference in it.

 

So far the chapter colors are brown and yellow (or orange). Though that will likely not be helpful in deciding upon a name. The rest I am sure will come quickly once I have a "name" to put with the face.

 

Thank you in advance.

-SJ

[Ferrata]

I would suggest Ursa Warriors, but that has links to a game that I spent too long on. Personally I prefer Ursa over Bears because it sounds cooler. It depends on what style of name you prefer, I am a big fan of "of" names, like Bears of the Blood or Bears of Jauke. Others prefer "adjective noun" names, such as Blood Bears or Night Bears (or Care Bears).

[soddinnutter]

The bear names that i can think of and what thoughts they initially inspire;

 

Roaring Bears - Inspires a chapter full of assault marines, no scouts and little use for stealth.

 

Brothers of the Bear - A more caring, by marine standards, chapter with an emphasis on minimising civilian casualties.

 

Bears of Wroth - Devastators, Tanks, Artillery the words kill-zone and blast-radius

 

Legio Ursa Nox - Stealthy and inglorious killers.

[Octavulg]

The Ghost Bears were (and are) awesome. Being more closely associated with them is a good thing.

 

Plus, they already have decals.

 

That said, not many possibilities spring to mind. War Bears might work. Bear Claws is alright as long as you're not in a part of North America where that's a tasty pastry. Storm Bears, maybe. Steel Bears. Stone Bears. Iron Bears.

 

Another problem is that brown doesn't feel like a color that goes with most names, except possible Brown Bears, which has obvious flaws.

[SilentJester]

Thanks for all the input. You have given me a good number of ideas to work with here.

[Armor Athlete]

You can keep the bear theme and not have bear in the name... Brothers of the Claw, Roaring Fangs...