Generating Random Name... Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Wasn't sure where to ask this, and thought since it was to do with an IA this would be the best place... So the one thousand pound question is... What do Chapter Masters do all day? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecritter Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Leads a Chapter maybe? I mean really, what does the president of a large business do, or Captain of a large warship? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generating Random Name... Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 I could have guessed that :D, but I meant what does that entail? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecritter Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Well, while a young Aspirant is responsible for only himself, a Sergeant is responsible for his squad and a Captain is responsible for his Company. A Chapter Master is responsible for 1000 marines, and all its operations. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generating Random Name... Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks, so is there any reason why a chapter master would enter the field of battle himself? Rather than coordinate his forces. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecritter Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Of course he can and will enter combat. Remember that some Chapter Masters command the Chapter's First Company. Even if not, he is a warrior and may choose to lead the marines into the battle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generating Random Name... Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Ok, thanks for the info! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 It actually depends on the age of the Chapter, in my opinion. Take Calgar and Dante; they are the respective heads of two Chapters with enormous pedigree, with ties to other Chapters and Imperial organisations. So there is an awful lot of politics going on for them. A recent Chapter would have neither the commitments or connections of an older one, so it might be that a Chapter Master could spend more time in combat or passing on his experience or wisdom. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
curant Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 It does seem to depend on the chapter. Chapter Masters will innevitably set foot on the battle field at some point as Chapter Master. In some Chapters this will occur more frequently in others less so. As Juan mentions a character such as Marneus Calgar has not only a Chapter to Govern but also an entire sector along with total rule over Macragge. Whereas the Black Templars High Marshall has only fleets to oversee, and most of these are independent so he will be entering battle with whatever crusade he is with. Your Chapter Master should behave in a way fitting to the chapter you are creating if this is for a DIY. Crusade chapter? Fleet Based but not crusade? have a Homeworld? Hold several entire systems? As for the Chapter Masters more specific functions that also varies between chapters. It would seem as eCritter says some Chapter Masters are also the first Company Captain, others are independant of a specific company but deploy themselves at whichever battle is the highest profile. Some Chapters are Governed by the Master with the assistance of a council. I believe this is the way the Crimson Fists operate, the Master is in charge but consults a select group of his captains as a council (could be wrong). The Blood Ravens theoretically have a council that rules the chapter along with the Master (Blood Raven fluff is constantly changing though :S). Also it would appear in most Chapters certain more specific roles are awarded to various captains, Master of the Watch, Master of the Arsenal etc. These obviously describe some extra function beyond simply being a Company Captain. Whether a Chapter is supposed to have a leadership council composed of these more significant figures isn't really solidly determined as far as i can tell but it would seem in many it does occur this way. Then you also have the chief librarian and the master of sanctity who would obviously be characters of significant influence and responsibility within a chapter while not being directly in command of a company. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dremen Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 You can look at Supreme Grand Master Azrael too. DA fluff has him not only leading the chapter, daily rites, making sure tenents are followed and Imperial petitions are observed, but he also is the master of the Inner Circle and the hunt for the Fallen. Meaning in essence his primary goal is tracking them down and coordinating the unforgiven (read the DA codex for more in depth fluff on it) chapters in thier search. Its heavily dependant on the Chapter you look at. Pedro Kantor, by nessecity, has a huge hand in the daily operation of his chapter as it recovers from Rynn's world. Marneus has a whole subsector to govern, including all the the things the civis need. Vulcan has the forges to tend, Dante has the orginisation of his own world. So really its hard to say what a CM has as far as duties go. Logistically he has aids to help him, chief librarians, techmarines and Chaplains. As to Why He'd don his armor and go to war. "It is unheard of for a Space Marine to die at peace". Chapter masters are the embodiment of the Chapter, and the Might of the Astartes as a whole. Key battles or ones that threaten the outlook of the Imperium will spur him to action. And as they are still battle brothers I can hardly see them not jumping at the chance to, use aggreessive negotiations (negotiations with a powerfist) to correct the wrongs of the galaxy. They just have shinyer armor and bodygaurds that border on obbsessive. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Direach Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 It doesn't really come into play so dramatically in tabletop, but in almost all fluff having the Chapter Master lead a force is a pretty major deal for all the marines participating in the action. The opportunity to fight alongside a living legend, and win glory and recognition in his presence, is a strong incentive to be the absolute best you can be. Marines are always dedicated and deadly, but if their Chapter Master is leading them, they become all but unstoppable. Other duties a Chapter Master may have are: Greeting and dealing with emissaries from other Chapters and branches of the Imperium Deciding on actions to be undertaken by the Chapter, including allocation of forces and selecting units Final assessment of neophytes prior to their elevation to battle brother status Overseeing or performing important rituals for the Chapter Attending important functions within the Chapter's protectorate Presiding over trials of battle brothers accused of a crime or failure (and likely passing sentence) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2672923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generating Random Name... Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Cheers for the info guys! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2673158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XKhalilX Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 and being epic, very key component of being a CM. you are the most elite of your chapter. balls of rock and a heart of iron. Your very essence oozes epicness. This can take form in fancy weapons, an appearance that strikes honor or fear or both, and for some, fancy armour with little nipples chiseled into the chest plate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223492-role-of-a-chapter-master/#findComment-2674490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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