PH34RB0T Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Obviously, this is very much a work in progress, so feel free to rip into it. [Neophyte from 4th Company] The Sons of Prometheus Origins: The Sons of Prometheus, named after the protagonist of an ancient Terran legend, were founded during the 23rd founding in M38. They were created to protect the Imperial Citizens of the Ophelia System from the Warp influence of the Storms of Judgment. Homeworld: Upon the Chapter’s creation, they were given the death world of Iapetus, in the Segmentum Tempestus, as a Homeworld. The planet had a small population of nomadic warriors who fought against the planet’s harsh desert environment for survival. In 973.M40, the taint of Chaos was discovered within a small percentage of the population, and Chapter Master Baldur decreed that the populace should be purified. And so the Angels of Death cleansed the planet with Holy Bolter Fire and Prometheum, and the Sons of Prometheus took to the stars in defense of the Imperium and in search of recruits. When the Chapter’s ships happen upon Imperial Forces in need, the Sons scream down from the heavens and do the Emperor’s will, cleansing the Universe of Xenos and Warpscum alike. In return for their aid, the Chapter demands a tithe of recruits from the forces it rescues, and it thusly keeps itself operating at full capacity. Combat Doctrine: The Chapter specializes in rapid assaults, specifically aerial assaults. The Sons of Prometheus use the strategy of vertical envelopment: they use their aerial advantage to encircle and trap their foe before besetting them with Bolter, Melta, and Prometheum. The Chapter was originally trained in planetary assault by the Fire Lords, whose Geneseed stores they were created from, and this form of combat continues to remain prominent because it is necessitated by the Chapter’s dedication to the protection of Imperial forces in danger. Organization: In terms of organization, the Sons of Prometheus remain Codex-adherent with the first 5 companies designated as battle companies and the companies 6-10 designated as reserve companies. The hierarchy of the chapter, though, differs from the norm with the addition of an additional rung on the ladder of power: the Sons believe that the bearing of the Chapter Badge is a right that must be earned by a Space Marine by the demonstration of prowess in battle. Marines who have graduated from the Scouts but have not yet earned the badge are referred to as Neophytes, and they only become Battle-Brothers once the Crimson badge of the chapter is emblazoned upon their armor. Beliefs: The Sons of Prometheus believe that Prometheum is the Emperor’s Hatred incarnate, and should accordingly be used when dealing with Xenos or those tainted by the Ruinous Powers. They inherit these beliefs from their Parent Chapter, the Fire Lords, and they’re reflected in the Chapter’s predisposition to using Prometheum-based weapons. Another belief that is integral to the mindset of the chapter is the abhorrence for anything or anyone tainted by Chaos. As shown in their own past, the Chapter finds it acceptable to slaughter a planet’s population to prevent the spread of Chaos to other citizens, a belief that stems from the Chapter’s founding goal of protecting the Imperium from the powers of Chaos. Because of these beliefs, the Sons appear outwardly vicious in many of their counters, for they feel that only death can stop the spread of the taint. Geneseed: The Chapter traces its lineage from its Parent Chapter, the Fire Lords, all the way back to the Primarch Rogal Dorn, a fact they are extremely proud of. Like the Primarch their Geneseed is derived from, the Sons of Prometheus consider it their duty to protect the Imperium in any way possible, a duty they’d gladly fulfill with their lives. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Any response at all? Also, I've not yet decided on a Chapter badge... Any suggestions? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothbrok Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 the only thing I have even a slight problem with is the bit about neophytes. Neophytes is what most chapters call their scouts anyway so it doiesent really fit with your general idea for the title. Other than that I dont rreally see any issues with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Ah. I didn't realize that Neophyte was a term used by the majority of Chapters... I pulled it from the BT, and it just means the new guy, more or less, so I figured it fit. Any other suggested term? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heru Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I think the name of the Chapter might be a problem, as Prometheus is a name already used in official fluff in regards to the Salamanders: It's the moon on which their Fortress Monastery is built, and also lends it's name to their Promethean Cult (their belief system). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Yeah... I was thinking of switching from Iron Fists lineage to Salamanders lineage. It wouldn't be hard because there's not much official fluff about the Fire Lords... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Definitely go for the Salamanders. You would have a massive amount of explaining to do if you made them fists. Otherwise, I see no flaws. That's a first for reading an IA draft. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightrawenII Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 In 973.M40, the taint of Chaos was discovered within a small percentage of the population, and Chapter Master Baldur decreed that the populace should be purified. And so the Angels of Death cleansed the planet with Holy Bolter Fire and Prometheum... - Ahem, I don't think the marines are crazy enough to do such thing. Slight chaos-taint doesn't warrant annihilation of the entire populace. In terms of organization, the Sons of Prometheus remain Codex-adherent with the first 5 companies designated as battle companies... - You are missing the Veteran Company. :) Another belief that is integral to the mindset of the chapter is the abhorrence for anything or anyone tainted by Chaos. As shown in their own past, the Chapter finds it acceptable to slaughter a planet’s population to prevent the spread of Chaos to other citizens, a belief that stems from the Chapter’s founding goal of protecting the Imperium from the powers of Chaos. Because of these beliefs, the Sons appear outwardly vicious in many of their counters, for they feel that only death can stop the spread of the taint. - As I said above the SM aren't that crazy. Burning entire populations is going to draw the attention of Adeptus of Terra and Inquisition. The sort of attention your Chapter don't want, mind you. The Chapter traces its lineage from its Parent Chapter, the Fire Lords, all the way back to the Primarch Rogal Dorn, a fact they are extremely proud of. - Source? I haven't seen anything indicating that the Fire Lords are IF gene-seed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 - Ahem, I don't think the marines are crazy enough to do such thing. Slight chaos-taint doesn't warrant annihilation of the entire populace. - You are missing the Veteran Company. :) - As I said above the SM aren't that crazy. Burning entire populations is going to draw the attention of Adeptus of Terra and Inquisition. The sort of attention your Chapter wouldn't like, mind you. - Source? I haven't seen anything indicating that the Fire Lords are IF gene-seed. So, I should really play up how tainted the population of their Homeworld was and then just cut the other part out? And the organization error was just fail... And there actually is no sources for the Fire Lords. All we have is that they do planetary assaults and like fire. Their Lexicanum article says that it's speculated that they either have Iron Fist or Salamanders lineage. I decided originally for IF, but will be switching to Salamanders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightrawenII Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 So, I should really play up how tainted the population of their Homeworld was and then just cut the other part out? Yes, but its source for the Chapter's recruits. If the Chaos taint is too spread, it's likely that the ranks of the Chapter will be tainted as well. The burning of your Homeworld is not a easy thing. Most, if not all, marines still call the planet a home. You don't burn your village, just because there is a lot of vermin, don't you? And there actually is no sources for the Fire Lords. All we have is that they do planetary assaults and like fire. Their Lexicanum article says that it's speculated that they either have Iron Fist or Salamanders lineage. I decided originally for IF, but will be switching to Salamanders. Maybe I'm blind, but I can't see any speculation in the Lexicanum entry. The gene-seed of Fire Lords is unknown. Don't poke a sleeping dragon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Ugh. I fail on the Fire Lords part... I haven't fully fleshed out the story. Also, the planet still stands, they just cleansed the population. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2597962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH34RB0T Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 A final question... Which would best represent the Sons in 5th, Codex Blood Angels or Codex Space Marine? I've been thinking Blood Angels, but I'm not sure if it would be appropriate. Can Codex:BA represent a mostly Codex Adherent Chapter? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2599265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegnor Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I can see some Marine chapters obliterating a planet's population if provoked by the presence of a Chaos cult. Some ARE that crazy - Marines Malevolent spring to mind. But you'd need to think whether that level of prick-ness is something you want for your chapter, and also reflect that there will be consequences for them - possibly a feud with chapters more concerned with preserving human life, and poor relationships with diplomats perhaps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2600250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 The Iron Hands killed off a third of a planets population for their weakness. I can definitely see marines annihilating a planet because of a bit of Chaos. Take Gabriel Angelos' homeworld as an example. The whole population wasn't tainted, just a portion, and they still went with the Exterminatus route. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/217747-the-sons-of-prometheus/#findComment-2600262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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