Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Well I have done allot more work on the Blades of Altena I hope it meets the approval of my fellow brothers of the Unforgiven. I still have a few battles to add to the list. Index Astartes http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/blades-1.jpg GENE-SEED (PREDECESSOR):- DARK ANGELS/UNFORGIVENFOUNDING:- 3RD [M.32]CHAPTER MASTER:- CADEYRNCHAPTER WORLD:- CONNACHT FORTRESS MONASTERY:- THE KRAKEN (Water going Leviathan) MAIN COLOURS:- RED - STONE ROBESSPECIALITY:- TERMINATOR VETERANS - 2ND COMPANY BIKES/SPEEDERS - FALLEN HUNTERSBATTLE CRY:- CHAPLAIN 'In the name of the Lion!' - REPLY 'We are his Blade'CURRENT STRENGTH:- 800+, 4th & 6th Company rebuilding from 90% Losses.KNOWN DESCENDANTS:- NONE KNOWN The Blades of Altena Space Marines Chapter [imageright][/imageright] Origins Sometime during the 32nd Millennium, the High Lords of Terra requested the Dark Angels Chapter to aid in the creation of a new Chapter, The Dark Angels used this opportunity to create another member for the Unforgiven. The Chapter's original purpose has long since been forgotten or ignored, It was given a new goal, which is to hunt down renegade members of the Unforgiven. They consider themselves part of the Unforgiven and will pursue the Fallen to the ends of the galaxy. The Unforgiven Chapters each sent a cadre of Marines including Command Staff. The First Grand Master was Cassiel, a veteran Master from the Angels of Vengeance 3rd Company, a far sighted commander who was meticulous in planning his war craft . Considered to be one of the most gifted Commanders in the Unforgiven. Command Staff who were selected to found the new Chapter Cassiel ? Angels of Vengeance 3rd Company Master Ruriel ? Angels of Vengeance 6th Company Champion Aamon ? Dark Angels Interrogator Chaplain Gethan ? Dark Angels Apothecary 4th Company Sasahael ? Angels of Absolution Epistolary Librarian Xaphan ? Angels of Absolution 2nd Company Sergeant Nakriel ? Angels of Redemption 1st Company First Sergeant Isiah ? Angels of Redemption 3rd Company First Sergeant Blades of Altena Original Command Staff Cassiel - 1st Grand Master, Known as The Grand Cross, World Protector ? The Dagda Ruriel - 1st Chapter Champion ? The Hammer of Altena Aamon - 1st Grand Interrogator ? Grand Master of the Chaplains Sasahael - 1st Grand Seeker ? Chief Librarian Gethan - 1st Master Surgeon ? Chief Apothecary Nakriel - 1st Knight Commander of The Gallowglass (1st Company) ? Voice of Altena Xaphan - 1st Knight Commander of The Dullahan (2nd Company) ? The Huntsman Isiah - 1st Knight Commander of the 3rd ? Master of the Fleet Home World Connacht is located close to eastern most point in Segmentum Tempestus, in the Uhulis Sector, the naval base of Bakka would be considered the nearest Imperium planet. Connacht is over 80% covered in a aquamarine coloured ocean, There are three main land masses. Alastir Fertile grasslands cover most of the continent of Alastir, the people of the country are well known for their artistic endeavours, their works of art have been distributed all over the Imperium of Mankind. Laibhe The continent of Laibhe is situated north of Alastir, Laibhe took the full force of a volcanic natural disaster rendering the vast majority of the land uninhabitable. One of the benefits to come out of it has been a supply of Obsidian. Survivors of the disaster fled to the other countries while others began mining. The Blades of Altena also use this continent to train the Chapter scouts. Cethlenn The mountainous Cethlenn is the home of the current King of Connacht, the budding industry and hard working people are a stark contract to a medieval world signs of change are seen, the Kings Palace is situated in the capital Kiel. It is also noted to be the location first contact was established between Grand Cross Cassiel and the King of Connacht. Most of the Chapter's recruits used to come from the Knight orders that served the King, The Knight orders are slowly dying out. And being replaced by Regular armies, Connacht's first Imperial Guard regiment was created in 991.M41. However a few brave individuals have swam out to The Kraken earning a place in the Chapter and its rich history. One such individual is the current Grand Cross Cadeyrn The Blades of Altena do not use any of the continents as a base instead they sail the great ocean known as Altenian Sea, in what can only be described as a water-going Leviathan/submersible, The Kraken. Combat Doctrine Like the Dark Angels, the Blades of Altena share a stubborn streak on the battlefield, but this is tempered even they know when its time for them to leave. They prefer to use assault vehicles like Land Raiders. The Chapter will use overwhelming firepower in the form of Whirlwinds and Thunderhawk Gunship bombing runs once the enemies are reeling from that the 2nd Company will scout ahead for ripe targets to allow the 1st Company Terminators to finish the job. In battles where the assets of the 1st and 2nd are not available Battle Companies will rely on the Predator Spearheads backed by Vindicators. Always at the forefront are the Battle Company Veterans. Organization The Blades of Altena are set up like a Codex Chapter with the exception of the 1st and 2nd Companies like the Dark Angels. The Chapters Inner Circle also functions in the way to the Dark Angels. The Chaplains and Librarians will be the ones to interrogate Fallen caught. The 1st Company are known as the Gallowglass, a name they have taken from Connacht's ancient past. They were considered to be the elite warriors of Battle Kings of old so it is fitting that the Blades of Altena honour this custom in the most elite of their warriors The 2nd Company take on the name of the ancient tale of the Headless Horseman known as the Dullahan, the 2nd Company are relentless in their duty and refuse to let anything stop them. It is not hard to believe how much the Grand Cross of the Chapter relies on these Veteran Warriors on their metal steeds. The 3rd Company are also known as Vengeance Blades after The Angels of Vengeance & The Blades of Altena fought in a 25 years crusade to find 3 Fallen from the Heresy. The then current Angels of Vengeance Grand Master commended the remains of the 3rd Company with the sacrifice they made in capturing the three. The remainder of the chapter is organised exactly like a Codex Chapter, with the 3rd, 4th and 5th companies being Battle Companies, the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th being Reserve Companies. The 10th is the Scout Company. Appereance and Iconography http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k574/jetpaczx/2012-12-032240511.jpg Knight Sergeant Finnin1st Company (Gallowglass) The main colour of their armour is dark red, it is considered unique among the Green, Bone and Black of most of the members of the Unforgiven. But there is no mistaking their lineage. The chapter icon is the same as the Dark Angels but in golden yellow. Company markings are as standard Unforgiven. Icons such as skulls and Crux Terminus are usually in gold. Chest Eagles are painted bone. The robes of the Chapter are usually in a Cream/Stone colour with yellow or green trim. Beliefs The Blades of Altena like most Space Marine Chapters venerate the Emperor as the father of all marines, and the Lion as his most gifted son. With these beliefs and the Monastic order of Knights that serve as the Altenian Kings Royal Guard. But one might wonder how the Chapter will be shaped in years to come with the decline of the Royal Guard. The Imperial Creed has never fully caught one with the natives of Connacht, There are pockets of people who worship the Emperor but it is rare these are accepted into the Chapter. They have a deeply stubborn streak and prideful. They work very well together with Angels of Vengeance and will fight to the bitter end with their fellow Unforgiven brothers. Gene-seed Like all of the Unforgiven the Swords of Altena use the Dark Angels gene-seed, known to suffer very little impurities. Battle-cry CHAPLAIN 'In the name of the Lion!' - REPLY 'We are his Blade' Selected Battles 622.M32 March Home The first battle the Chapter faced after leaving the Rock was a small moon in the Dectus Sector, an Ork Warboss known as Grimkilla. After 3 months of combat the newly promoted Chapter Champion Ruriel met the Warboss in personal combat and slayed the Warboss. So began the Chapters eternal war. 437.M33 The Grudge of Dogs During a combined force assault on a Chaos held world near Cadia, the Blades of Altena 4th Company fired on a Space Wolves encampment after the Wolves commander ordered Imperial Guard artillery to fire on a chaos held location Scout elements of the 10th Company where present and killed. The Blades of Altena refuse to help or fight with the Space Wolves. ?The Arrogance of these dogs and I will put them down like dogs, My chapters losses mean nothing.? Knight Commander Alaois of the 4th 829.M35 The Sheran Rift The 5th Company's Battle Barge (Obsidian Blade) under the Command of Bradach were caught under a surpise attack by a small Chaos force led by a Chaos Battle Barge known as the Ecstasy of the Soul. After losing most of her escorts the Obsidian Blade was able to score a kill shot on the Ecstasy's engines crippling the ship. 7 Suits of the rare Cataphractii Terminator Armour were salvaged and have been restored to its former glory by the Techmarines of the Chapter and sancified by a Magos Techpriest of Bakka Forgeworld. 771-774.M37 The Rage of the Unforgiven 5 Companies representing the Unforgiven launch an all out assault on a renegade Imperial world, rumours are abound as sighting of the greatest traitor himself Cypher. It was noted Cypher himself was not present but there was a Fallen Angel insighting riots. Arakiel was captured and died during his interrogation at the hands of Unforgiven. 101.M39 The Culling of Hathre The Blades of Altena are asked to provide backup to Ordo Xenos Inquisitor Yeth Bandt in his mission to prove Dark Eldar had infiltrated the Imperial World of Hathre, The Inquisitor orders exterminatus on the planet. The 5th Company and elements of the 2nd and 9th are wiped out to a man. The Battle Barge Connacht's Pride escapes the system to report to Grand Cross Declan. 203-206.M39 Declan's Vengeance Declan the 20th Grand Cross calls upon a Angels of Vengeance fleet that was in a nearby system, The Angels of Vengeance proved to be instrumental in capturing the rogue Inquisitor. After a 3 year chase the Inquisitor is cornered and captured. Declan gave him no quarter as he killed the Inquisitor with his bare hands. Bandt's skull was cleaned and polished, Declan engraved the names of his dead brothers into it. It is now considered a relic. 054.M40 Traitors Game The 5th Company?s first battle after Hathre comes in the form of a Crusading Black Templar force giving chase to a Black Legion splinter fleet led by Karatos the Reaper. The battle comes to the fore on the bridge of the Black Legions command ship. Marshal Arnfried and Knight Commander Dalach kill Karatos. Both chapters earn each others respect and exchange gifts. 910.M40 559.M41 All Records Deleted 743.M41 972-997.M41 Crusade of Three The combined force of the 3rd & 4th Company of the Blades of Altena and the Angels of Vengeance respectively scoured the Laeth Trinary system for 25 years to find 3 of Fallen. Massive loses were inflicted on the Blades of Altena but the 3 were caught. As a result the remaining Veterans were given the honour of wearing the Dark Angels original Legion colours. 22 Marines survived. 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Grotsmasha Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Welcome to the Rock Brother!!!! I honestly like both your colour scheme and name, although isn't M32 the 2nd Founding? Either way, I want mooorreee. Cheers, Jono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Guard Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Very nice miniatures.... and I like the colour scheme.... however given the predominant colour I wonder if the namewould be more appropriate if called Blood of Caliban rather than Blades of Caliban? :) SG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJedi Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Great job. It's very cool to see them done in such a different color scheme. But they are recognizable as DA successors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onisuzume Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Welcome to the Rock Brother!!!! I honestly like both your colour scheme and name, although isn't M32 the 2nd Founding? Either way, I want mooorreee. Cheers, Jono Second Founding happened in 021.M31. Seven years after the Horus Heresy. M32 saw the third founding (001.M32), and possibly up to seventh's founding. An unknown founding happened in M33 (possibly 7th, possible earlier founding), with the 8th founding happening in M34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 These are fantastic minis - love the contrarian take on Unforgiven colors! Well done Arkley! And an excellent background to boot! The Crusade of three is a great example of how a one line story adds depth to your force and offers modelling opportunities too! I'm really eager to see this force develop further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Fun. I like the part about how they appear to use a recruiting/home world that is still more or less in a feudal state (if I got that right). Or at least that's what I got from the whole King and Monsatic Knight idea (as opposed to some Imperial Govener and PDF). I'm curious, some recruiting worlds tend to be kept in a more barbaric age, as they make for the best candidates. Is Altena outside the advancements of the Imperium (like Piscina V) or do they have access to "modern technology" or space travel? Perhaps they are similar to pre-Imperium Caliban? Do the marines in that case keep them aloof of the wider galaxy? Interesting in what you thoughts on those matters are. It could certainly be spun in different directions (perhaps the local King answers to a Governor of the system). I like the paint job. And honestly, I like the name as well, and you seem to have some fluff that goes with it (Vengeance Blades 3rd Co. Vets). Though, since Altena is their only recruiting world (i think) - you could probably go with Blades of Altena as well. Edited October 4, 2012 by EPK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Fun. I like the part about how they appear to use a recruiting/home world that is still more or less in a feudal state (if I got that right). Or at least that's what I got from the whole King and Monsatic Knight idea (as opposed to some Imperial Govener and PDF). I'm curious, some recruiting worlds tend to be kept in a more barbaric age, as they make for the best candidates. Is Altena outside the advancements of the Imperium (like Piscina V) or do they have access to "modern technology" or space travel? Perhaps they are similar to pre-Imperium Caliban? Do the marines in that case keep them aloof of the wider galaxy? I think without trying I have based their planet to a pre-Imperium Caliban :P At lease someone know what I am doing even if I don't :teehee: I like the idea of them being a Post Industrial planet, Technology is there but its more for convenience ie Street Lights. I see them as a cross between Feudal/Industrial... I would say they have rudimentary spacecraft that can travel inter-system but not warp travel. Interesting in what you thoughts on those matters are. It could certainly be spun in different directions (perhaps the local King answers to a Governor of the system). I like the paint job. And honestly, I like the name as well, and you seem to have some fluff that goes with it (Vengeance Blades 3rd Co. Vets). Though, since Altena is their only recruiting world (i think) - you could probably go with Blades of Altena as well. You know the reason for Red? For so many years I could not paint red for nothing then Mechrite Red came along and it was like Oh hell I can paint red ;). Plus I don't think I have seen a DA Successor chapter painted red so it was a nice change. I was asked why don't I paint Blood Angels answer I don't want Blood Angels :P You know I really like that... I did think about it but never voiced it so to speak. So they are known now as the Blades of Altena, I think the good thing about that is they have their own identity its not latching onto the Dark Angels too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) "Feudal/Industrial" - I like it. It makes sense for Unforgiven to utilize such a world for recruiting. And since you just invented a solar system - being as the citizens have inter-system spacefaring capabilities - you can build on that with outposts/facilities or other proving grounds your Chapter might utilize. For instance, perhaps there is a nearby death world that aspirants can be dropped onto to prove their merit (of course Altena itself may be full of such perils as Ancient Caliban once was). Edited October 4, 2012 by EPK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 "Feudal/Industrial" - I like it. It makes sense for Unforgiven to utilize such a world for recruiting. And since you just invented a solar system - being as the citizens have inter-system spacefaring capabilities - you can build on that with outposts/facilities or other proving grounds your Chapter might utilize. For instance, perhaps there is a nearby death world that aspirants can be dropped onto to prove their merit (of course Altena itself may be full of such perils as Ancient Caliban once was). Mmmm I think I will have to flesh out the system :P I can include a death world but I wonder is it too cliché? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nemiel Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 It's a bit cliché, but it's your army. If you want them to be from a death world, then from a death world they are! Love the paint scheme! Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) Just throwing out ideas - suppose that could be cliche. Maybe instead they use some ice planet to train scouts in endurance or they hollowed a moon out as a shrine to the Emperor and the Lion. Yadda yadda yadda. I'm sure you can think up some good stuff. Edited October 5, 2012 by EPK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onisuzume Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 "Feudal/Industrial" - I like it. It makes sense for Unforgiven to utilize such a world for recruiting. And since you just invented a solar system - being as the citizens have inter-system spacefaring capabilities - you can build on that with outposts/facilities or other proving grounds your Chapter might utilize. For instance, perhaps there is a nearby death world that aspirants can be dropped onto to prove their merit (of course Altena itself may be full of such perils as Ancient Caliban once was). Mmmm I think I will have to flesh out the system :) I can include a death world but I wonder is it too cliché? Cliché, perhaps, but death worlds usually do produce good recruits. Along with feral worlds. Sometimes in combination, since feral refers mostly to the level of technology available to the inhabitants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 "Feudal/Industrial" - I like it. It makes sense for Unforgiven to utilize such a world for recruiting. And since you just invented a solar system - being as the citizens have inter-system spacefaring capabilities - you can build on that with outposts/facilities or other proving grounds your Chapter might utilize. For instance, perhaps there is a nearby death world that aspirants can be dropped onto to prove their merit (of course Altena itself may be full of such perils as Ancient Caliban once was). Mmmm I think I will have to flesh out the system :) I can include a death world but I wonder is it too cliché? Cliché, perhaps, but death worlds usually do produce good recruits. Along with feral worlds. Sometimes in combination, since feral refers mostly to the level of technology available to the inhabitants. So it may be cliché story-wise compared to others, but it seems fitting that a new Space Marine Chapter would actively seek out a system that had such worlds for recruiting purposes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 I wonder should I try work the Vengeance Blades into the First Company and name them that in similar still to the Deathwing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Belial Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 This would have been a great addition to the Brotherhood of Angels Competition a few months back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 I am in the PtR :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 I am looking for some advice fellow Unforgiven... I feel at an impasse with my Background.... At first I tried Germanic names etc. But I feel its too close to The Black Templars so I switched to Dark Angel names now I think that I am taking too much from then Dark Angels. As it stands I have the DA iconography, Fallen Hunters, 1st & 2nd Company specialists. I want to distance myself a little more. I have thought about Irish names, which would mean the changing of my chapter name. As I would change the name of the planet. So it would be the Blades of Éire and the good thing would be I don't think there are my chapters that drawn on Irish roots :D. Opinions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I guess you mean Celtic roots. Old Celtish names would be cool I think... http://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/ancient-celtic although some are hard to pronounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 I guess you mean Celtic roots. Old Celtish names would be cool I think... http://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/ancient-celtic although some are hard to pronounce. I have that website already open :D Thats the good thing about being on the net I don't have to try :yes: I was also looking Irish names too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Also, in my opinion "Altena" would still work even with an Irish/Gaelic theme. You could always say it's the Imperial Gothic bastardization (much like many of the English place names in Ireland today - they typically have signs displaying both languages in some cases) anyway. Perhaps in the ancient tongue of the planet it is spelled a bit differently. You could always make up a Gaelic name for it. For instance, I have a made up land I did a map for in which one of the coastal island cities is named "Banoilean" from the Irish ban meaning white and oile Edited October 22, 2012 by EPK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onisuzume Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I guess you mean Celtic roots. Old Celtish names would be cool I think... http://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/ancient-celtic although some are hard to pronounce. English names, anyone? Names like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Also, in my opinion "Altena" would still work even with an Irish/Gaelic theme. You could always say it's the Imperial Gothic bastardization (much like many of the English place names in Ireland today - they typically have signs displaying both languages in some cases) anyway. Perhaps in the ancient tongue of the planet it is spelled a bit differently. I'm not a fan of using the " Edited October 22, 2012 by Arkley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Updated the first post with allot of changes, C&C most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) A well spend hour that was, to read the background. You have done a great job. Only one remark. You might want to flesh out the enmity with the wolves of Fenris. I think as it is now its a bit...lacking? Edited December 8, 2012 by Brother Immolator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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