Conn Eremon Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Like I said with the Cleric thing, having a theme for the Chapter can go a long ways to help flesh out certain things, like names. Since your theme right now is basically loyalist Emperor's Children, which I believe is the only Legion to have eagle markings pre-Heresy, having an eagle-inspired name works, or one that mentions the talon or wing. Going along with that, I could come up with: Eagle's Sons, where the "Eagle" is perhaps a Founding Father's nickname or their name for the Emperor Emperor's Eagles, which is self-explanatory Emperor's Talons Winged Sons - god that sounded better in my head etc etc. Feel free to use of one of these, but I just intend them as examples to show you what I mean. 8) There are three main companies all of which run autonomously and are the size of 2-3 normal companies. The chapter is lead by the three captains and, their is no chapter master unless the whole chapter goes to war then on is elected. That's exactly what I kind of did with my Imperial Dragons. Even though you beat me to the punch with it, I don't think it'll matter if I utilize it as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2944906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I like those ideas, but I will wait to choose any to see if anyone else has any ideas. On that topic if anyone has a chapter name that you think would work well with my basic description please post it! Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2944969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Eagles of <insert homeworld name>? :P Eagle Knights Warrior Eagles I can't really think of anything more, what is their colour scheme by the way? OR are you still using that nice white one someone quoted? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 It's obvious. There is by one choice: Purifuers. It fits the outlook of your chapter perfectly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 It's obvious. There is by one choice: Purifuers. It fits the outlook of your chapter perfectly. Didn't you suggest that for another IA., but I must admit I like it.... Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew J Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I have long thought War Eagles is a solid name. Dont know if anyone uses that but its not an official chapter name that I know of. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Eagles of <insert homeworld name>? tongue.gifEagle Knights Warrior Eagles Home world name currently is Skyfall so that one actually sounds kinda cool. Personally I find the other two a bit generic. I have long thought War Eagles is a solid name. Its nice but doesn't really flow much.... Rylanor Edit: at this point I like both: The Purifiers, and Eagles of Skyfall. Which of these two sound best to all of you? Edit: The Purifiers are taken So I will go with Eagles of Skyfall for now, but if you have other ideas post them. In the mean time I'm working on the IA article and will post it when I'm done. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Eagles of <insert homeworld name>? :P Eagle Knights Warrior Eagles I can't really think of anything more, what is their colour scheme by the way? OR are you still using that nice white one someone quoted? Yes I will still use the same scheme. I like it a lot, so It's the only thing that won't change :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I assure you, Purifiers won't be taken for long. It's part of the curse, you see. Soon, the IA will fail and I'll be forced to seek yet another member to take the name. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 I assure you, Purifiers won't be taken for long. It's part of the curse, you see. Soon, the IA will fail and I'll be forced to seek yet another member to take the name. Well if it comes up I'll use it as I quite like the name ;) Edit: Note to all readers I have edited the OP Please give your thoughts Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The Purifiers thing is like an eternal quest. CMID shall never find rest or respite. Not until a fully completed IA article bears their name. When will this be? Who knows... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heru Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Skyfall already exists in the official material... Codex Space Marines 5th Edition, page 27 - Invaders: "Currently under-strength after an all-out assault on Eldar Craftworld Idharae, the Invaders Chapter is reported as operating in a support role to the Novamarines on the doomed planet Skyfall." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Skyfall already exists in the official material... Codex Space Marines 5th Edition, page 27 - Invaders: "Currently under-strength after an all-out assault on Eldar Craftworld Idharae, the Invaders Chapter is reported as operating in a support role to the Novamarines on the doomed planet Skyfall." :tu: I missed that... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 I have on paper the base of an IA article that I will post tommorrow. On the note of a name I swear to the Emperor himself that if The Purifiers is an avalible name that I will use it and finish this article! Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Eremon Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 If Skyfall is already taken, perhaps the eagle-themed names could go to it, like Eagleholm, or your fortress-monastery could be called The Talon, following the same visual theme as the The Fang, fortress-monastery of the Space Wolves. However, I just read your revised OP, and it says you're going Fleet-based. But, you'll still need recruitment worlds, so the above information might still be useful. One thing stood out to me in the revised OP: When you say the three Captains fight for temporary over-all command, what do you mean? Do they simply test themselves against each other to find the one most worthy of the role, or is it a last man standing sort of thing? Does this lead to any internal strife between the companies, or is it something the Chapter accepts as "healthy rivalry?" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoption Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Well, how many "Skyfall"'s are there in the Imperium? I'd imagine planet names are similiar to city names in the sense that the names may repeat as you travel from sector to sector and segementum to segmentum. Alternatively... heaven's landing, Skyrim (Yes i am shamelessly using a game title), Eagle's Nest... A note: Based on your revised list, you want to "Send marines into the deathwatch for training". That is not the purpose of the Deathwatch. They are the premier xenos hunting chapter, but they recruit only from the best. Service in the deathwatch is considered (usually) a high honor, but they are not a training camp. However, the Deathwatch rules, and I love having DW vets in my chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 @ Cormac: they have a sort of duel to see who becomes the temp. CM @ blackoption you make a good point about the deathwatch.. Maybe I will do something more along the lines of: due to their hatred for xenos and, and the fact that they are fighting them almost constantly the deathwatch requests many of them to be seconded. Our something like that. Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 OP has become IA first draft Please read and give feedback! I was looking on Lexicanum at the list of space marine chapters and found the Night Hawks... They had no real history out side of one battle, so basically a clean slate.. Should I consider this name despite the fact its already used or not? Thanks, Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 here's my list of chapter names for ya... Spectral Eagles Space Phoenixs Eagle Knights Golden Falcons Knights of the Aquila Sons of Au ( Au being the chemical element of gold) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 here's my list of chapter names for ya... Spectral Eagles Space Phoenixs Eagle Knights Golden Falcons Knights of the Aquila Sons of Au ( Au being the chemical element of gold) Spectral Eagles.... Hmmm... I like this name... Or maybe Spectral Phoenixes Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivepointedstar Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 any one of those are golden... :confused: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rylanor Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Please give C&C on the OP Thanks, Rylanor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2945921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightrawenII Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Founding: 26th Origins: Much of their past is unknown, except for one main event. Beware, I'm hater No. 1° when it comes to origins shrouded in mystery. In your case, the Chapter of Argent Shades was founded in 26th Founding in 738.M41. The current date is 999.M41. Simple math give us result of 261 years. That's right, your Chapter hasn't been around here longer than average lifespan of Space Marine. ;) So, if the entire Chapter was not mind-wiped during this period, it's very likely that the marines remember the humble origins of the Chapter. The garrison of The Citadel, and now its defenders were led by the *Ancient* dreadnought known only as Spectre. See above. Beliefs:The Argent Shades believe that the emperor was a man and not a god but they do see him as an example of human purity that all members of the Argent Shades strive to emulate. This belief has led to the combination of Chaplains and Apothecaries, who see to both the spiritual and physical purity of the chapters warriors. They are simply known as the Guardians This belief in physical purity has led to conflicts with chapters like the Iron Hands that belief the human form is weak and replace themselves with bionic prosthesis. The Argent Shades will not fight along side these chapters unless absolutely necessary. The Argent Shades wear totems and trophies on their armor and also are tattooed by the Guardians to record victories and battle honors. The chapters most respected members have these tattoos all over their bodies, commemorating long years of service and triumphs. Oh the irony. :tu: The gene-seed of RavenGuard is unstable and damaged beyond repair with some organs missing or not working properly. Cheers, NightrawenII. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/243436-ia-argent-shades/page/2/#findComment-2948551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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