The Castigators

[Nine_Breaker]

Sergeant Meridius is promoted from the position of Scout Sergeant to the Sergeant of Squad I.

Promoted? Maybe somebody else will be able to give a source (perhaps Insignium Astartes?) but I think that Scout sergeants are meant to be some of the most senior line officers in a chapter. After all, they would have the most knowledge to impart to the young scouts under their command. In this case I think a member of the squad would be elevated to the rank of sergeant.

[Marshal Rohr]

+++Edited+++

[brother varen]

M2C, nice work. You have put alot of time in trying to flesh out Sirius. Where would sirius have recieved the crest of thorns? What battle?

 

Mol, i know this a bit left field, but what armies do you play with your gaming group? I have seen refences to black legion (chaos), orks, and i know you have been trying to make the Castigator 5th company. By the way any new updates for the 2 company blog?

 

Haven't had much time to work on Caphius or Mutara yet. Have to go through the notes again to make sure i don't ramble. ;)

 

One thing that chips at me is that i seem to see Caphius differently from you. The artwork of Caphius doesn't seem right to me. Don't get me wrong, its your character and i wouldn't change him. But the minature that i make of Caphius (when i make him) will be different. With your permission of course. ;)

[Commissar Molotov]

Well, perhaps you could elaborate on how you see him? A lot of the questions I've asked you have been aimed at seeing how you envisage him. I'd be interested in knowing how you see him.

 

M2C - Good work; I have a few niggles but I'll try to post a bit later to give you my in-depth opinion (and answer the rest of Varen's questions. ;))

[brother varen]

"Caphius is a zealot amoung zealots", a statement that you made. I dated Caphius as captain with the fall of the Black Consuls. Caphius saw the fall as deserving to the chapter for being "lax" in its duties to the Emperor.

 

A scene, that i envisioned was young Captain Caphius walking over to a large group of dead Black Consuls only to see a Librarian in the middle of all the carnage. To see a "witch" in the middle of the dead warriors, must have contributed to their demise. Their "laxitivity" to allow such abominations in their ranks must have weakened them to outside sources. Lycidius was correct in his veiws of these abominations.

 

Caphius will view all chapters as the same, as being lax in their duties to the Emperor. A chapter must have no weakness to exploit. He sees the Castigators as the purest in the Emperor's arsenal of weapons. He will strive to prove this to any who challenge his view. He works with all others in the chapter, but he must be the one in charge of the mission. He will not show any emotion to anyone, even if it is deserved (very stern). He will show respect for the ranks in the chapter that match or exceed his own. When other captains deal with Caphius, it is like walking on hot coals or a bed of nails. His moods change within a heartbeat, and many have to intisapate the next. Those that have seen Caphius's rage on the battlefield know not to be around. Some have suggested that he is close to that of a khorne berzerker. Caphius is a brillant stratgist and does not tolerate mistakes by others.

 

I see Caphius's armour as being more artificed, than that of the artwork. I don't see him as a glory hound at all. With all the battles and honors that Caphius has earned through his career, i see artifice armour as a sign to his accomplishments and his continued survivability. Like that of an honor guard, possibly.

[Donkey Kong]

"Caphius is a zealot amoung zealots", a statement that you made. I dated Caphius as captain with the fall of the Black Consuls. Caphius saw the fall as deserving to the chapter for being "lax" in its duties to the Emperor.

 

A scene, that i envisioned was young Captain Caphius walking over to a large group of dead Black Consuls only to see a Librarian in the middle of all the carnage. To see a "witch" in the middle of the dead warriors, must have contributed to their demise. Their "laxitivity" to allow such abominations in their ranks must have weakened them to outside sources. Lycidius was correct in his veiws of these abominations.

 

Caphius will view all chapters as the same, as being lax in their duties to the Emperor. A chapter must have no weakness to exploit. He sees the Castigators as the purest in the Emperor's arsenal of weapons. He will strive to prove this to any who challenge his view. He works with all others in the chapter, but he must be the one in charge of the mission. He will not show any emotion to anyone, even if it is deserved (very stern). He will show respect for the ranks in the chapter that match or exceed his own. When other captains deal with Caphius, it is like walking on hot coals or a bed of nails. His moods change within a heartbeat, and many have to intisapate the next. Those that have seen Caphius's rage on the battlefield know not to be around. Some have suggested that he is close to that of a khorne berzerker. Caphius is a brillant stratgist and does not tolerate mistakes by others.

 

I see Caphius's armour as being more artificed, than that of the artwork. I don't see him as a glory hound at all. With all the battles and honors that Caphius has earned through his career, i see artifice armour as a sign to his accomplishments and his continued survivability. Like that of an honor guard, possibly.

 

Varen, your view contradicts itself a couple times. The first scene is nothing short of awesome, and I think this would fit the "zealots" well. Your line "He will not show emotion to anyone, even if it is deserved" to "His moods change within a heartbeat" also, maybe it's just me, but I don't see the fellow charging around shouting and tearing heads off of shoulders with his bare hands also being a brilliant strategist. Other than that, it's an interesting view, and one that fits the character.

[brother varen]

kinghongkong, thanks for the comment. I don't see Caphius charging around tearing heads off like a berzerker. What i mean is that when all stratgy goes out the window, when push comes to shove, Caphius will go with his primal instincts to survive. I believe Dan Abbnet used the phrase "fight time". Or if you know the movie "300", the scene when the spartan captain saw the death of his son and went "blood drunk"?? Am i wording this better?

[Colrouphobic]

Remains to be said-

Best topic on a DIY chapter ever!

 

It's also horrenduously long to read through when one has forgotten to follow it for a month or three...

 

 

btw, Marshal2- MSN exist for mac,I use it regularily and it works like a charm. http://www.microsoft.com/Mac/products/messenger/default.mspx should do it :P

Now you can connect with the crowd and be in on those meetings you were asking about how to join in september (told you, it is a ***** to rea through it if you missed three months or so)

Edited January 22, 2009 by Colrouphobic

[Donkey Kong]

kinghongkong, thanks for the comment. I don't see Caphius charging around tearing heads off like a berzerker. What i mean is that when all stratgy goes out the window, when push comes to shove, Caphius will go with his primal instincts to survive. I believe Dan Abbnet used the phrase "fight time". Or if you know the movie "300", the scene when the spartan captain saw the death of his son and went "blood drunk"?? Am i wording this better?

 

Much clearer, thank you. Just to make it clearer for me, does this have anything to do with his mood swings? If you're saying that he's stern and straightforward and controls himself then you saying something about mood swings doesn't really fit.

 

Concerning Sirius's friend, would this be an equal, another captain? Or a subordinate in his company?

 

One of the things that really made me smile in the Horus Heresy series was the relationship between Garro and Tarvitz. Is there another chapter with battle brothers who have campaigned with the Castigators, formed bonds that are only shared through fellow battle brothers? Perhaps other Vocantes (spelling?).

 

Mol, anything I can contribute and not step on anyone's toes?

[Marshal Rohr]

Mol, has expressed desire to keep the Castigator fairly reclusive. Personally, I think they would have honor brothers with the Vocates but not one of the famous ones the Ultramarines or Blood Ravens or another Chapter of Legend (IMO it becomes a name drop)*. I agree that to have them working with other Chapters all the time would have them become something of a supporting cast instead of the stars which is kind of the point of a DIY, to forge your own destiny.

 

I figure that the crown of thorns on the helmet was for something Captain Juneval did, and Sirius inheirited it.

[Ferrus Manus]

He will show respect for the ranks in the chapter that match or exceed his own. When other captains deal with Caphius, it is like walking on hot coals or a bed of nails.

 

How would Sirius feel about Tigris then. Tigris was wounded by a psychic assault during his time in the Deathwatch. Possibly he sees him as a tainted and unworthy of the rank he possesses? Could be a source of bitterness between the two captains.

 

@ M2C I see Sirius is a former DW member. It could be a link of brotherhood between the two captains, shared experiences and all that. It could the reason why Sirius has elements of the 8th beside him against the Tyranids in two campaigns?

[Marshal Rohr]

He will show respect for the ranks in the chapter that match or exceed his own. When other captains deal with Caphius, it is like walking on hot coals or a bed of nails.

 

How would Sirius feel about Tigris then. Tigris was wounded by a psychic assault during his time in the Deathwatch. Possibly he sees him as a tainted and unworthy of the rank he possesses? Could be a source of bitterness between the two captains.

 

@ M2C I see Sirius is a former DW member. It could be a link of brotherhood between the two captains, shared experiences and all that. It could the reason why Sirius has elements of the 8th beside him against the Tyranids in two campaigns?

 

 

In the first section you mean Caphius right? Not Sirius.

 

I do think Sirius as a young marine seconded to the Deathwatch would provide him with the extra-chapter experience I want him to have without him being the bat boy of another Chapter. It would also give Sirius a chance to bond with Tigris providing for that 'friendship/brotherhood' factor I was going for.

 

Ferrus would you be interested in helping me with some fluff about a joint 3rd-8th Company assault on some non-chaos separatists? Darth Potato, I need your help on this one too. I've got some notes I'll PM you guys whenever you respond to this and we will talk over MSN.

 

Mol what do you think about the 3rd joining a Imperial Task Force under an Inquisitor that is fighting against non-chaos separatists? I wanted non-chaos because I think it would better allow for the advanced Xenos tech I want the Separatists to use.

 

 

Names for Squad V and VI

Squad V (Tactical) 'The Witnesses': Sergeant Barrus/TL Marius

Squad VI (Tactical)'The Beholden': Sergeant Hiberus/TL Quintus

[Commissar Molotov]

More Notes on the Third Company

 

Team Leaders now added:

Squad I (Tactical)

Edited January 23, 2009 by Commissar Molotov

[Marshal Rohr]

Just my notes and nit-picks; if I don't mention something it probably means I approve of it. :

-> With regard to "Team Leaders", Codex Ultramrines seems to suggest that the leader of a Demi-Squad bears the title of "Squad Leader", rather than "Team Leader". I guess I associate "team" with the Imperial Guard.

 

Ok I will edit it into squad leader, make sense; combat squad would require a combat squad leader. Team Leader is force of habit, sorry :sweat: .

 

-> I'm not sure about the Revival - arbitrarily decimating planetary populations is incredibly harsh. I'm not sure; the Iron Hands were specifically noted as killing swathes of a rebellious population. I think you're perhaps going over the top there. I can't see the Castigators investing time culling defenceless civilians on planets that are still loyal - just lax. If it's at Inquisitorial insistence then possibly, but otherwise leave that to the Inquisition.

 

I didnt mean for it to sound arbitrary but with purpose. The Adamark Campaing would be such a culling. I guess when I get to writing that it will explain the revival in better detail

 

-> 899 is too early for the Splinter Fleet, which broke off Kraken in 992.M41.

I am an idiot and dont pay attention...

 

-> The "Thorn Pattern" upon Eclectus's helmet - you're talking about the Thorned Wreath, which is the Castigators' version of the laurel wreath. It's a specific honour badge within the Chapter.

Yes, he would have earned the Castigators version of the Imperial Laurel. But instead of it being physically represented like the Emperors champion's helmet it is a design

 

-> The power fist Tarandas bears - what's the significance of the name 'Osgod'?

I found a suitable Latin name that sounded tough.

 

 

 

-> I like Lux Videbis, but drop the line about 'unnatural' power

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That is to hint it being a relic blade in smaller games

-> Drop the "sentient machine spirit" - those don't exist in 40k. They are what the Adeptus Mechanicus would call "Abominable Intelligence." It's just a little too Halo-esque for me. Sirius doesn't need a Cortana!

I was trying to explain his RoB, but Ill work on something better

-> I like the shield.

Yes! It is his wargear for small games

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> My thought was that the focus on the sun was Sirius's personal prediliction. I'm not sure about there being a specific cloak for the Master of the Arsenal.

I would have this be something he had made for him then based on his predilection

->

The Iron Halo would not be passed from his predecessor - Sirius would have to earn such an honour himself. He doubtless has done.

I wanted him to use the Iron Halo used by his predecessor after he earned the ability to bear one and his predecessor was, well dead.

->

I personally don't like plasma weaponry that much, but I think it's a little trite to have the plasma pistol called 'Lightbringer'. If you're set on him having a plasma pistol, either give it a new name or don't give it a name.

Ok Ill drop the name and come up with a suitable model designation

-> It might be worth noting what Sirius has done to be awarded the Helm of Juneval.

Something Heroic, again I may tie it to the Adamark campaign, because I want it to be some kind of focal point for his Captaincy.

 

I'll be interested in reading the Adamark Campaign... hopefully it'll be interesting!

Me too! Hopefully you, Ferrus, and Darth can give me a hand. In fact Ill take all the help I can get.

 

I've also specified that the Fourth is the widest-ranged Company. The third wouldn't be "across the length and width of the segmentum" I think - above all their duties would be closer to home. The Imperium is a war-torn realm and with entrenched enclaves of Orks in the Delvis Rift, two nearby Craftworlds, Dark Eldar raids, planets in the grips of unrest and now an encroaching Hive Fleet, I think the third would be busy closer to home!

 

Ok, well I am trying to think of a specific area of operations for the company so I can use it to drive some more battles and fluff. Maybe they are just deployed alot but stay close to home?

 

 

 

Mol, has expressed desire to keep the Castigator fairly reclusive. Personally, I think they would have honor brothers with the Vocates but not one of the famous ones the Ultramarines or Blood Ravens or another Chapter of Legend (IMO it becomes a name drop)*. I agree that to have them working with other Chapters all the time would have them become something of a supporting cast instead of the stars which is kind of the point of a DIY, to forge your own destiny.

 

I figure that the crown of thorns on the helmet was for something Captain Juneval did, and Sirius inheirited it.

[Marshal Rohr]

Double Post :P

I have something for everyone. I made it while I was watching TV.

I had aot of fun making that, I think I will be doing these for all of my armies to give me a clear idea of the progression of my Crusades/Campaigns

Edited January 23, 2009 by Marshal2 Crusaders

[Donkey Kong]

I'd be glad to help with the Adamark campaign. Edited January 23, 2009 by KingHongKong

[brother varen]

kinghongkong, If you wish or are intrested, i could use a hand with the 2nd company "FireBrands". If Mol has no objections :D If intrested just PM me and i'll give you what i have.

 

Ferrus, Caphius would see Tigris as unpure/tainted. Caphius would keep a close eye on Tigris on the battlefield. I don't think Caphius would see Tigris as unworthy of his rank, only that he is a weakness to the Castigators' pureity. Then again would Tigris openly tell his brothers of his failing or weakness? :) To be touched by a pysker is very dangerous in the Castigators eyes.

 

We have red corsairs in the timeline? I don't remeber that. I'll have to re-read it.

 

M2C, nice map!! Could you PM me with a unmapped (no planets on it) copy. I think i'll have it made as a campaign map (wall map). Maybe even flesh it out a little more, with Mol's permission and everyone's ideas. What program did you use to make it?

[Marshal Rohr]

I just typerd in nebula on google and found the one that was the 'howling-est'. It is a reaql nebula and when I have my other computer back I will look it up.

 

I'd be glad to help with the Adamark campaign.

 

Great!

Edited January 23, 2009 by Marshal2 Crusaders

[Commissar Molotov]

Ok I will edit it into squad leader, make sense; combat squad would require a combat squad leader. Team Leader is force of habit, sorry :( .

 

No problem.

 

I didnt mean for it to sound arbitrary but with purpose. The Adamark Campaing would be such a culling. I guess when I get to writing that it will explain the revival in better detail

 

I'm still incredibly dubious. If the circumstances warrant it, then possibly - otherwise I'm just a bit concerned about their actions.

 

I am an idiot ^_^ and dont pay attention...

 

As a note, the Second Tyrannic War was 992, but it wasn't until 994 that Sirius and Tigris engaged Hydra.

 

Yes, he would have earned the Castigators version of the Imperial Laurel. But instead of it being physically represented like the Emperors champion's helmet it is a design

 

Alright, so perhaps of saying "a laurel design" or the like you could just say that he was awarded the wreath of thorns. When I get round to re-working Insignium Castigator it's going to show that the wreath can be physical or simply a design on the armour.

 

I found a suitable Latin name that sounded tough.

 

Ah, okay. I didn't associate "Osgod" as a Latin name.

 

That is to hint it being a relic blade in smaller games

 

Well, I don't think you need to say it's "unnatural" - just that it's exceptionally well-crafted, etc.

 

I was trying to explain his RoB, but Ill work on something better

 

Rites of Battle could simply be down to his skill at a Captain, surely? Especially if you're using Sicarius rules and he's displaying his skill through seizing the initiative/imbuing his squad with skills. Also, whilst I think about it, the storm shield could represent Sicarius's 2+ save.

 

Me too! Hopefully you, Ferrus, and Darth can give me a hand. In fact Ill take all the help I can get.

 

Well, perhaps if you lay down the basics of what you have/what you intend, all of us can comment.

 

Ok, well I am trying to think of a specific area of operations for the company so I can use it to drive some more battles and fluff. Maybe they are just deployed alot but stay close to home?

 

Well, isn't that the purpose of the Howling Stars? To give us a specific area of operations for the Chapter? I think all Battle-Companies would be "deployed a lot" - they're the fighting arm of the Chapter!

 

 

I have something for everyone. I made it while I was watching TV.

 

It's interesting indeed! See my comments to Varen's post for full reaction.

 

I'd be glad to help with the Adamark campaign.

 

Glad to hear it! :yes:

 

kinghongkong, If you wish or are intrested, i could use a hand with the 2nd company "FireBrands". If Mol has no objections :cuss If intrested just PM me and i'll give you what i have.

 

Ferrus, Caphius would see Tigris as unpure/tainted. Caphius would keep a close eye on Tigris on the battlefield. I don't think Caphius would see Tigris as unworthy of his rank, only that he is a weakness to the Castigators' pureity. Then again would Tigris openly tell his brothers of his failing or weakness? ;) To be touched by a pysker is very dangerous in the Castigators eyes.

 

We have red corsairs in the timeline? I don't remeber that. I'll have to re-read it.

 

M2C, nice map!! Could you PM me with a unmapped (no planets on it) copy. I think i'll have it made as a campaign map (wall map). Maybe even flesh it out a little more, with Mol's permission and everyone's ideas. What program did you use to make it?

 

- I think you need to be careful using impure and tainted. If Tigris is 'tainted'. then he has no right to be alive. I don't think you can see it both ways. I imagine the Apothecaries would have been incredibly meticulous but would've found nothing wrong with him, yet Caphius is still suspicious.

 

- Corsairs are only currently mentioned in 901 when Lufgt Huron rebels.

 

- You don't need my 'permission'. What I would say is that the map is your interpretation of the Howling Stars, and if it improves your experience of the Castigators, great. I'm not keen to map out the stars entirely - not yet at least - but you guys can feel free as long as you're not taking too many liberties! ;) It's possible new fluff might arise out of your experiments, so hopefully it'll be interesting.

[Commissar Molotov]

These are M2C's notes, he was falling foul of the board's formatting so I've put them up for him.

 

Ideas for the Adamark Campaign

• I. Imperial Forces Involved
  
  • a. Castigators 1st Company
    
    • 1 Terminator Squad
      
    • 2 Sternguard Squads
      
    • 1 Vanguard Squads
      

    [*]b. Castigators 3rd Company

    • Captain Sirius
      
    • Chaplain Argentus
      
    • Command Squad
      
    • 6 Tactical Squads
      
    • 2 Assault Squads
      
    • 2 Devastator Squad
      
    • Dreadnaught Godslayer
      

    [*]c. Castigators 8th Company

    • Captain Tigris
      
    • 10 Assault Squads
      

    [*]d. Castigators 10th Company

    • 2 Scout Squads
      
    • 1 Scout Biker Squad
      

    [*]a. Cadian Shock Troopers

    • 4 Regiments
      
      • 2 Infantry Regiments
        
      • 1 Armored Regiment
        
      • 1 Airborne Regiment
        
      • 3 Kasrkin Companies
        

    [*]b. Death Korps of Krieg

    • 3 Regiments
      
      • 2 Siege Regiments
        
      • 1 Armored Regiment
        

    [*]c. Stormtroopers

    • 6 Companies
      

    [*]d. Lustran Rangers

    • 7 Regiments
      
      • 1 Heavy Infantry Regiments
        
      • 3 Infantry Regiments
        
      • 1 Mechanized Infantry Regiment
        
      • 1 Airborne Regiment
        
      • 1 Armored Regiment
        

 

• II. Adamark System
  
  • Rho-Phi 18
    
    • Lifeless Rock
      

    [*] Lumos

    • Un-terraformed rock, heavy volcanic activity.
      

    [*] Xavier

    • Habitable planet, heavy storm activity prevents colonization
      

    [*] Adamark

    • Equatorial Desert
      
      • Low Habitation
        

      [*]Temperate Northern Hemisphere

      • Heavy habitation
        
      • Main city, Adon
        

      [*]Tropical Southern Hemisphere

      • Low habitation
        

      [*]Arctic Poles

      • Uninhabited
        

      [*] 2 Orbital platforms link orbital defense grid over capital cites on the two main contients.

    [*] Tanis

    • Iron ash wastes
      
    • Arctic Poles
      
    • Small sulfurous oceans.
      

    [*]Ylon

    • Gas giant
      

    [*]Fos

    • Gas giant
      

    [*]Alpha-19

    • Planetoid
      
      • Houses system fleet base
        

 

• III. Treason of Governor Marcellus
  
  • a. The awakening
    
    • i. Governor had been soliciting Xenos (Kraytus, Tar’Ilyn, and Thracians) contact
      
    • ii. Illegal trade with pirates and xenos
      
    • iii. Imperial tithes requisitons for hidden projects and fund illegal and illicit trade with xenos
      
    • iv. Philosophical revolution sweeps the planet
      
      • 1. All men are equal
        
      • 2. Government should be duly appointed by the masses
        
      • 3. Nations of the planet form a senate to seal their allegiance
        

    [*]b. The schism begins

    • i. PDF is divided between loyal Imperial faction, and the faction who have been swept up in the ‘awakening’
      
    • ii. Main city of Adon is warned against impending invasion
      
      • 1. Population prepares for war
        
      • 2. Production increases across the planet
        
      • 3. Massive armies are raised seemingly overnight
        

      [*]iii. Citizenry is armed from the PDF armory

      [*]iv. Loyal PDF begins a crack down

      • 1. Faces defeats at every turn
        

      [*]v. Riots begin, loyal PDF is driven from Adon and holes up in the mountains

      [*]vi. Arbites are massacred in a suicide bombings and xenos elite mercenary attacks

      [*]vii. Loyal PDF uses ancient contact protocols to call for aid

    [*]c. Secession

    • i. Governor Marcellus declares Adamark independent
      
      • 1. Adamark secedes from the Imperium peacefully, allowing those not killed in the fighting to leave the planet and never to return
        

      [*]ii. The PDF withdraws leaving with the small loyal Imperial population

      [*]iii. Separatists formalize ties with xenos

      • 1. Xenos found colonies in the system
        
      • 2. Xenos begin to co-inhabit Adamark
        

      [*]iv. Separatists begin to prepare for the Imperial response,

      [*]v. Adamark sees prosperity like never before.

      [*]vi. Invention begins, new technologies created and discovered

      [*]vii. New war machines are designed

      [*]viii. Xenos prove not to be bloodthirsty and live peacefully alongside the humans until the populations integrate completly

 

• IV. Adamark Ascendent
  
  • a. Takes two full centuries before the Imperium notices the lack of tithe coming from Adamark.
    
  • b. Sends a small naval fleet to alert Adamark of the deficiency
    
  • c. Fleet is intercepted by Adam naval vessels, and invited to see the planet
    
    • i. Nothing is noticed out of the ordinary by the Imperials as it appears the Adam have just been out of contact
      
    • ii. The Adam Quorum meet Cpt. Santiago of the Imperial Naval and Questor Tomas of the Adeptus Administratum.
      
    • iii. The secession is explained and the Imperials are offered a chance to either ally with the Adam or to leave and never return
      

    [*]d. Cpt. Santiago and the Imperial Delegation rejoin their ships and immediately attempt to contact Fleet Command at Bakka.

    [*]e. Transmission is intercepted by a Thracian jamming relay that can read telepathic signals

    • i. Adam fleet immediatly attacks the Imperial vessels, and the superior warships destroy the light Imperial Fleet utterly
      

 

• V. The Might of the Imperium
  
  • a. The Imperium musters an army capable of retaking Adamark
    
    • i. The force is huge with over 14 guard regiments and a small Ordo Xenos Inquisitorial Contingent
      
    • ii. The task force is placed under the command of Lord General Vanheim of Cadia
      

    [*]b. The Castigators 3rd Company arrives to support the Army

    [*]c. The Castigators force is made of units from the 1st, 3rd, 8th, and 10th companies

Edited January 24, 2009 by Commissar Molotov

[Ferrus Manus]

In the first section you mean Caphius right? Not Sirius.

Yes, sorry.

 

Ferrus would you be interested in helping me with some fluff about a joint 3rd-8th Company assault on some non-chaos separatists? Darth Potato, I need your help on this one too. I've got some notes I'll PM you guys whenever you respond to this and we will talk over MSN.

Sure, PM me anytime.

 

As for Sirius being a 'former Deathwatch member' - so was Timon. Likely, so were members in Caphius's Company. Again, Quintilius is keen to promote ties with the Inquisition. (So actually, I suppose the Castigators - some at least - might get an experience of other Chapters after all. Then they'd come back and constantly complain about the Space Wolves.... ) I'd be wary of saying "they served in the Deathwatch, which makes them BFF!" - because many of the Castigators have. Most are concentrated in the Fourth, but Deathwatch members aren't exclusively Fourth Company.

That's not what I meant. I can see what you mean when you say just because they've served in the DW wouldn't make them best buds. But it would promote a bond between them, and all who have been in the DW. There is a passage in Confessions, where Agemann says something like: "I know what you did during your time in the DW I did the same." To Uriel.

[Commissar Molotov]

Thing with Uriel Ventris is that from what I remember Graham McNeill wrote that there was a Big Secret™ that occurred during his first stint in the Deathwatch (I'm not talking about Tarsis Ultra there). I'm pretty sure it was hinted at during Warriors of Ultramar... I'll have to dig it out and check up on my suspicions.

[Marshal Rohr]

Ferrus, is there anything that you in particular would be interested in seeing your company do in the campaign. Mass-Tac airborne assault? Big Siege?

[Commissar Molotov]

Would this campaign really entail the presence of the entire Eighth Company?

[Marshal Rohr]

Probobaly just a fraction. I figured it would require a sizable fast attack element to deal with the Anti-Grav tech of the Adamark. I need to finish that bestiary!