Editing Star Phantoms (section)

==Relationship with the Imperium==
The Star Phantoms adhere to a philosophy that honours the dead and celebrates martyrdom, usually in [[Necron|preference to the living]]. As a result, they tend to be quiet and taciturn at best, and massive [[Grey Knights|team-killing fucktards]] at worst, caring little for the lives of their allies in a fight. They cannot rely upon Imperial Guard reinforcements, having been condemned by Lord Commander Solar Macharius himself for going a bit too far. They get along with other marines so poorly that they are seldom asked to give to the Deathwatch. Like the [[Lamenters]], they take their status as pariahs primarily by focusing on protecting quiet areas of the galaxy from hostile aliens. The [[Ordo Xenos]] does make use of them outside of Deathwatch service due to their knowledge of alien doings and all branches of the Inquisition use them from time to time when they need a marine force who is willing to kill anyone, even allies or innocents.

The space marines, in general, are a specialized spearhead in Imperial armies. The marines, after being broken into chapters following the Codex, lack the numbers to hold ground and launch massive campaigns. They need to rely on the Astra Militarium for these services instead. However, the Star Phamtoms have such a poor relationship with the Guard that they cannot rely on Guard aid and, therefore, cannot engage in that form of warfare. Sort of, since if the Guard is behind their firing line there won't be any problems. They must make small, decisive actions against small xenos targets or participate in massive campaigns such as the Badab conflict. In either event, they have to use the FUKHUEG numbers of marines the chapter is known for in order to make any effect.

Their enemies just fucking die, though, so it must be working for them pretty damn well.