Homebrew Chapter: The Cobalt Justiciars

[Derethmus]

The Cobalt Justiciars 

 

 

Heralding from the Ultima Founding, the Cobalt Justiciars are a Codex-compliant chapter of Adeptus Astartes tasked with the adjudication of the Emperor's justice in the Scarus Sector. They specialize in rapid deployment, spearheading footholds in key points of large-scale conflicts, subsequently establishing reinforced forward positions from which to harry the enemy relentlessly, while simultaneously offering line support to bolster bulk forces. 

They are adept at utilizing every means at their disposal to achieve battlefield advantages. Whether it's deploying to cut off supply lines or seeking the heart of the conflict to eliminate high-value threats, the assessment and execution upon pivotal opportunities make them a force to be reckoned with. 

The Cobalt Justiciars field a bolstered array of armored vehicles augmented above the standard of most other chapters. Unique to this chapter is a vast cadre of additional baseline troops and personnel that also deploy alongside them following thrust deployments. Once the leading Cobalt Justiciars clear the way, their Tech Marines, allied Techpriests and engineer corps establish temporary strongholds that can serve to completely alter the tide of battle. From these operating points they utilize Chimera tanks and artillery to devastate enchroaching foes and punish fortifications. 

The chapter is ideal for turning the tide of large-scale engagements where precision strikes the Astartes are known for are not feasible. They are called upon when the need arises for a perfect balance between attack and defense, and to galvanize beleagured allied forces.  

Their battle prowess is drawn from pragmatism and a desire to preserve as much Imperial influence and strength as possible. They value the people of the Imperium and understand the necessity of protecting assets other chapters ignore. They also serve to step in where Imperial leadership falters, with their senior leadership often taking on temporary governing roles to reorganize and invigorate Imperial forces and populations. 

Commensurate to their battlefield responsibilities, they often work to administer Imperial justice to maintain order, serving as intermediaries between disparate allied factions. They embody order, strength and the will required to revitalize Imperial domains, knowing full well that if the galaxy was to once again shine in the light of the Emperor's great vision, they must part the darkness for the empire to see it.

[Codex Grey]

Welcome to the B&C and the Liber!

 

Looks like you have a nice foundation of ideas for your Chapter. Any thoughts about their lineage?

 

Also, are you looking for any or specific feedback?

[Derethmus]

10 hours ago, Codex Grey said:

Welcome to the B&C and the Liber!

 

Looks like you have a nice foundation of ideas for your Chapter. Any thoughts about their lineage?

 

Also, are you looking for any or specific feedback?

Hi Codex Grey!

 

Thank you! I appreciate it. I'm debating this chapter's lineage in my head still but leaning toward Imperial Fists given their tactics and overall demeanor. Ultramarines would seem to be more fitting as well. Though I feel I liked how the Imperial Fists made a habit of leaving Astartes behind on newly compliant worlds in order to maintain peace and fortify the worlds during the Great Crusade.

 

I feel that aspect of them was overshadowed by Ultramarines doing the same thing, more and better. I feel that it would be cool for the 7th to have a successor chapter that adheres to that principle of leaving things in the right hands instead of just bouncing and hoping the worlds do well. 

 

Id love to know what I missed or should add to this in order to more fully flesh them out. I suppose some characters, notable campaigns, names of their primary vessels would be a good start. Let me know what you think! 

[Codex Grey]

I think it all comes down to what you as the author want to achieve with this write-up. Is it simply to gather your ideas and make sure nothing sticks out as super wrong, or are you also trying to create something a reader might enjoy?

 

If it's the former, then there is nothing missing except for whatever you want to explore with you Chapter, but compared to how most Chapters are detailed, you could write about their geneseed, homeworld/fleet, origins and history. I'm personally a fan of a well developed belief system.

 

If it's more the latter of the two, I would suggest trying to find ways to tie the different aspects of the Chapter into a cohesive thematic whole, by nailing the core aspects of the Chapter's identity, and then presenting this through writing in as a believable/interesting/fun way as possible.

 

From what you have, the idea that sticks out to me is the one about how they take on temporary governing roles. I would argue that this is not something Chapters usually do, so it raises some questions about how they came to be like this.

Where they always like this, or did something happen that changed them?

Is this a holdover from an influential figure in their early days, like an Ultramarine Officer, or perhaps something like a White Consul who are specifically known for governing as well?

How does the Chapter balance their duties between governing/judging and warfare, which to most Chapters is more than enough work?