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	'''Finnaevius Taggart, Legion Champion''': Taggart was the sole survivor of his squad, which was massacred in the Legion's first encounter with the forces of Chaos, before the truth of these "Warp-Xenos" was fully understood. Taggart returned without his shield, and has since refused to accept a new one- or indeed to join a new squad. He has seemingly undertaken a vow of silence, and his brothers have honored it, seeing it as his way of grieving for the fallen. However, this does not mean Taggart stays behind when the Astral Wardens ride to battle. Indeed, he descends upon the battlefield like grim death, chainblade in one hand and shotgun in the other. Rushing headlong into battle with preturnatural speed to break the enemy line, many say he's seeking the doom that eluded him on that fateful day. It might find him an easier mark if he didn't fight with a mad strength and uncanny ferocity, ripping into the foe with blade and gun and even his bare fists. Taggart has never manifested the signature V<sup>th</sup> legion psychic halo, and seemingly none of the typical abilities. It's suspected any power he possesses is instead being channeled into pure physical might.		'''Finnaevius Taggart, Legion Champion''': Taggart was the sole survivor of his squad, which was massacred in the Legion's first encounter with the forces of Chaos, before the truth of these "Warp-Xenos" was fully understood. Taggart returned without his shield, and has since refused to accept a new one- or indeed to join a new squad. He has seemingly undertaken a vow of silence, and his brothers have honored it, seeing it as his way of grieving for the fallen. However, this does not mean Taggart stays behind when the Astral Wardens ride to battle. Indeed, he descends upon the battlefield like grim death, chainblade in one hand and shotgun in the other. Rushing headlong into battle with preturnatural speed to break the enemy line, many say he's seeking the doom that eluded him on that fateful day. It might find him an easier mark if he didn't fight with a mad strength and uncanny ferocity, ripping into the foe with blade and gun and even his bare fists. Taggart has never manifested the signature V<sup>th</sup> legion psychic halo, and seemingly none of the typical abilities. It's suspected any power he possesses is instead being channeled into pure physical might.

	His excellence as a one-man army saw him appointed the Legion Champion, largely out of expediency for inter-Crusade politics, and there is certainly no denying he is the foremost practitioner of single combat among the Wardens, with the (possible) exception of the Primarch himself. While the Legion has always disdained the notion of dueling, they greatly respect their brother, and they're paradoxically big fans of Taggart's matches, showing up to hoot like hooligans.		His excellence as a one-man army saw him appointed the Legion Champion, largely out of expediency for inter-Crusade politics, and there is certainly no denying he is the foremost practitioner of single combat among the Wardens, with the (possible) exception of the Primarch himself. While the Legion has always disdained the notion of dueling, they greatly respect their brother, and they're paradoxically big fans of Taggart's matches, showing up to hoot like hooligans.

	As the Legion's most accomplished solo combatant, Taggart has been Calael's consistent pick for the Great Jousts, but the man has little apparent passion for the event. His continual failure to rein in his brutal style has seen him repeatedly disqualified, though he never seems disappointed when he loses- while the Wardens love watching him fight, the champions sent by other legions are rarely eager to face the man who has no love for the sport. Only once did Taggart pass the initial stages of the Joust- following a feud with the [[Knights Stellaris]], whose champion was the favorite to win that year's competition, Calael took Taggart aside and instructed him in clear terms to carry the V<sup>th</sup>'s pride at the Joust and make [[Solomon Tyrus]]'s champion eat dirt. In the end, the crownless Warden took home the prize, but the sheer brutality and lack of elegance in the match has led the Knights to contest the validity of the result ever since, and Solomon's champion bears the scars Taggart gave him as proof of the Wardens' insult.		As the Legion's most accomplished solo combatant, Taggart has been Calael's consistent pick for the Great Jousts, but the man has little apparent passion for the event. His continual failure to rein in his brutal style has seen him repeatedly disqualified, though he never seems disappointed when he loses- while the Wardens love watching him fight, the champions sent by other legions are rarely eager to face the man who has no love for the sport. Only once did Taggart pass the initial stages of the Joust- following a feud with the [[Knights Stellaris]], whose champion was the favorite to win that year's competition, Calael took Taggart aside and instructed him in clear terms to carry the V<sup>th</sup>'s pride at the Joust and make [[Solomon Tyrus]]'s champion eat dirt. In the end, the crownless Warden took home the prize, but the sheer brutality and lack of elegance in the match has led the Knights to contest the validity of the result ever since, and Solomon's champion bears the scars Taggart gave him as proof of the Wardens' insult.

	The grim warrior was last seen with his Legion at the Sanction of Zharr-Hadad, fighting knee-deep in the dead as the endless tide of Daemons overtook him. Some say that, against all odds, he survived that lethal ordeal and even now fights a tireless war on the very shores of Hell.		The grim warrior was last seen with his Legion at the Sanction of Zharr-Hadad, fighting knee-deep in the dead as the endless tide of Daemons overtook him. Some say that, against all odds, he survived that lethal ordeal and even now fights a tireless war on the very shores of Hell.

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	'''Erasmus Cochrane''' – Legion Master of the Vth circa 40k. Large, one-eyed, much more stern than Cal. Born on an Imperial world that suffered a major Chaotic incursion, young Erasmus narrowly escaped being sacrificed to the Dark Gods, only to fall into the hands of the Imperial forces purging the planet, minus an eye. Identified to have great psychic potential and miraculously free of taint, he was promptly shuffled aboard the nearest Black Ship and sent on his way. He surely would have met his fate as dinner for the Emperor if said Black Ship hadn't happened to be the target of a raid by the V<sup>th</sup> Legion. Cochrane was among those rescued, and proved compatible with the Space Marine program.		'''Erasmus Cochrane''' – Legion Master of the Vth circa 40k. Large, one-eyed, much more stern than Cal. Born on an Imperial world that suffered a major Chaotic incursion, young Erasmus narrowly escaped being sacrificed to the Dark Gods, only to fall into the hands of the Imperial forces purging the planet, minus an eye. Identified to have great psychic potential and miraculously free of taint, he was promptly shuffled aboard the nearest Black Ship and sent on his way. He surely would have met his fate as dinner for the Emperor if said Black Ship hadn't happened to be the target of a raid by the V<sup>th</sup> Legion. Cochrane was among those rescued, and proved compatible with the Space Marine program.

	Despite his considerable power he had difficulty bonding with others among the Vth, shuffling between shield-crews without ever finding a good fit. He lacked the easy camaraderie the Wardens were known for, and though he would joke and laugh in the heat of battle, when the smoke cleared and the day was won he kept to himself, unwilling or unable to lower his defenses. His wry wit and gallows humor won him friends, but his light was always distant in the Weave, no matter who he fought alongside.		Despite his considerable power he had difficulty bonding with others among the Vth, shuffling between shield-crews without ever finding a good fit. He lacked the easy camaraderie the Wardens were known for, and though he would joke and laugh in the heat of battle, when the smoke cleared and the day was won he kept to himself, unwilling or unable to lower his defenses. His wry wit and gallows humor won him friends, but his light was always distant in the Weave, no matter who he fought alongside.

	Cochrane would not rise in prominence until a fateful encounter with the Devilsharkz. With the Orks pressing their assault on the Sun's reliquary chamber, Cochrane took up the Solais blade within and fought the Kommodork to a standstill, drove the invaders back and quelled the raid. The battle cost him an arm, but it also cost the Commodork an eye, a slight the creature has not forgotten.		Cochrane would not rise in prominence until a fateful encounter with the Devilsharkz. With the Orks pressing their assault on the Sun's reliquary chamber, Cochrane took up the Solais blade within and fought the Kommodork to a standstill, drove the invaders back and quelled the raid. The battle cost him an arm, but it also cost the Commodork an eye, a slight the creature has not forgotten.

	No previous Warden had successfully grasped the Primarch's ethereal blade, and so it was taken as a sign from their Bishop himself that Cochrane was destined to lead.		No previous Warden had successfully grasped the Primarch's ethereal blade, and so it was taken as a sign from their Bishop himself that Cochrane was destined to lead.

	Cochrane's style of leadership was much different from what the Wardens had come to expect. Being inducted after the passing of the Primarch, his views had little in common with those of his genefather. He was a harder, more pragmatic man, and given his childhood it came as no surprise that he regarded the Imperium with the same contempt he held for Chaos. Indeed, he was no more likely to stay his hand facing the [[Golden Mountains]] -once counted among the V<sup>th</sup>'s closest allies- than he was the [[Loxodontii]] or the [[Death's Heads]], their ancient rivals. This led to a great deal of strain early in his rule, particularly among the elder Marines who remembered the Primarch and his ideals. Endeavor Jones, last surviving Hellbender, eventually took it upon himself to serve as Cochrane's advisor, tempering the new Chapter Master's harsher inclinations.		Cochrane's style of leadership was much different from what the Wardens had come to expect. Being inducted after the passing of the Primarch, his views had little in common with those of his genefather. He was a harder, more pragmatic man, and given his childhood it came as no surprise that he regarded the Imperium with the same contempt he held for Chaos. Indeed, he was no more likely to stay his hand facing the [[Golden Mountains]] -once counted among the V<sup>th</sup>'s closest allies- than he was the [[Loxodontii]] or the [[Death's Heads]], their ancient rivals. This led to a great deal of strain early in his rule, particularly among the elder Marines who remembered the Primarch and his ideals. Endeavor Jones, last surviving Hellbender, eventually took it upon himself to serve as Cochrane's advisor, tempering the new Chapter Master's harsher inclinations.

	The most notable change under Cochrane's tenure was a massive expansion of the Black Ship raiding parties. The new Chapter Master quickly moved to reinforce bonds with the [[Corsairs Gallant]], renegotiating highly favorable trading partnerships in exchange for the most accurate and quickly-delivered information on the Inquisition's doings and the itineraries of the Black Ships. Under Cochrane's leadership, the Wardens escalated to an unprecedented level of interference and outright aggression against the Imperium's affairs.		The most notable change under Cochrane's tenure was a massive expansion of the Black Ship raiding parties. The new Chapter Master quickly moved to reinforce bonds with the [[Corsairs Gallant]], renegotiating highly favorable trading partnerships in exchange for the most accurate and quickly-delivered information on the Inquisition's doings and the itineraries of the Black Ships. Under Cochrane's leadership, the Wardens escalated to an unprecedented level of interference and outright aggression against the Imperium's affairs.

	On the battlefield, Cochrane is instantly recognizable, if not by his masterwork Terminator armor then certainly by the fact that he carries no shield, the Solais blade slung across his back. His spellwork has a violent, jagged cast to it- more lightning than fire- and the power he brings to bear is peerless within the Materium, but his particular vice is a love for unusual and unwieldy firearms. Indeed, the reason he carries no shield, preferring to manifest one from the Empyrean when needed, is simply because he likes to have both hands free to use the biggest gun he can find. Though he sports an augmetic arm and leg, he has never had the missing eye replaced- curious, given his predilection for firearms, but as he glibly observes, “You don't need depth perception if everything down range is a casualty.”		On the battlefield, Cochrane is instantly recognizable, if not by his masterwork Terminator armor then certainly by the fact that he carries no shield, the Solais blade slung across his back. His spellwork has a violent, jagged cast to it- more lightning than fire- and the power he brings to bear is peerless within the Materium, but his particular vice is a love for unusual and unwieldy firearms. Indeed, the reason he carries no shield, preferring to manifest one from the Empyrean when needed, is simply because he likes to have both hands free to use the biggest gun he can find. Though he sports an augmetic arm and leg, he has never had the missing eye replaced- curious, given his predilection for firearms, but as he glibly observes, “You don't need depth perception if everything down range is a casualty.”

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	The V~~<sup>th</sup>~~ [[~~Legiones Astartes~~]] ~~were known as the Astral Wardens, lead by the~~ Primarch [[Calael Bishop]]. The twin icons of this Legion were the burning haloes that crowned their heads, and the towering Storm Shields that each marine carried, a symbol of their absolute dedication to their squadmates and the Crusade. Never the most numerous Legion, the Wardens relied on strong inter-squad bonds and immaculate psychic coordination to keep their limited supply of Marines alive even when deep striking into enemy territory.		The '''Astral Wardens''', originally known as the '''Greenboots''', were the '''V Legion''' of the original twenty-one [[Space Marine Legion (Warmasters Triumvirate)\|Space Marine Legions]] under their [[Primarch (Warmasters Triumvirate)\|Primarch]] [[Calael Bishop]]. The twin icons of this Legion were the burning haloes that crowned their heads, and the towering Storm Shields that each marine carried, a symbol of their absolute dedication to their squadmates and the Crusade. Never the most numerous Legion, the Wardens relied on strong inter-squad bonds and immaculate psychic coordination to keep their limited supply of Marines alive even when deep striking into enemy territory.

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	Tilliam examined her in silence for a moment, then chuckled. “You're Wardens material, Captain Pneumen, no mistake about it. Welcome to the crew.”		Tilliam examined her in silence for a moment, then chuckled. “You're Wardens material, Captain Pneumen, no mistake about it. Welcome to the crew.”

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	'''Finnaevius Taggart, Legion Champion''': Taggart was the sole survivor of his squad, which was massacred in the Legion's first encounter with the forces of Chaos, before the truth of these "Warp-Xenos" was fully understood. Taggart returned without his shield, and has since refused to accept a new one- or indeed to join a new squad. He has seemingly undertaken a vow of silence, and his brothers have honored it, seeing it as his way of grieving for the fallen. However, this does not mean Taggart stays behind when the Astral Wardens ride to battle. Indeed, he descends upon the battlefield like grim death, chainblade in one hand and shotgun in the other. Rushing headlong into battle with preturnatural speed to break the enemy line, many say he's seeking the doom that eluded him on that fateful day. It might find him an easier mark if he didn't fight with a mad strength and uncanny ferocity, ripping into the foe with blade and gun and even his bare fists. Taggart has never manifested the signature V<sup>th</sup> legion psychic halo, and seemingly none of the typical abilities. It's suspected any power he possesses is instead being channeled into pure physical might.		'''Finnaevius Taggart, Legion Champion''': Taggart was the sole survivor of his squad, which was massacred in the Legion's first encounter with the forces of Chaos, before the truth of these "Warp-Xenos" was fully understood. Taggart returned without his shield, and has since refused to accept a new one- or indeed to join a new squad. He has seemingly undertaken a vow of silence, and his brothers have honored it, seeing it as his way of grieving for the fallen. However, this does not mean Taggart stays behind when the Astral Wardens ride to battle. Indeed, he descends upon the battlefield like grim death, chainblade in one hand and shotgun in the other. Rushing headlong into battle with preturnatural speed to break the enemy line, many say he's seeking the doom that eluded him on that fateful day. It might find him an easier mark if he didn't fight with a mad strength and uncanny ferocity, ripping into the foe with blade and gun and even his bare fists. Taggart has never manifested the signature V<sup>th</sup> legion psychic halo, and seemingly none of the typical abilities. It's suspected any power he possesses is instead being channeled into pure physical might.
	His excellence as a one-man army saw him appointed the Legion Champion, largely out of expediency for inter-Crusade politics, and there is certainly no denying he is the foremost practitioner of single combat among the Wardens, with the (possible) exception of the Primarch himself. While the Legion has always disdained the notion of dueling, they greatly respect their brother, and they're paradoxically big fans of Taggart's matches, showing up to hoot like hooligans.		His excellence as a one-man army saw him appointed the Legion Champion, largely out of expediency for inter-Crusade politics, and there is certainly no denying he is the foremost practitioner of single combat among the Wardens, with the (possible) exception of the Primarch himself. While the Legion has always disdained the notion of dueling, they greatly respect their brother, and they're paradoxically big fans of Taggart's matches, showing up to hoot like hooligans.
	As the Legion's most accomplished solo combatant, Taggart has been Calael's consistent pick for the Great Jousts, but the man has little apparent passion for the event. His continual failure to rein in his brutal style has seen him repeatedly disqualified, though he never seems disappointed when he loses- while the Wardens love watching him fight, the champions sent by other legions are rarely eager to face the man who has no love for the sport. Only once did Taggart pass the initial stages of the Joust- following a feud with the [[Knights Stellaris]], whose champion was the favorite to win that year's competition, Calael took Taggart aside and instructed him in clear terms to carry the ~~Vth~~'s pride at the Joust and make [[Solomon Tyrus]]'s champion eat dirt. In the end, the crownless Warden took home the prize, but the sheer brutality and lack of elegance in the match has led the Knights to contest the validity of the result ever since, and Solomon's champion bears the scars Taggart gave him as proof of the Wardens' insult.		As the Legion's most accomplished solo combatant, Taggart has been Calael's consistent pick for the Great Jousts, but the man has little apparent passion for the event. His continual failure to rein in his brutal style has seen him repeatedly disqualified, though he never seems disappointed when he loses- while the Wardens love watching him fight, the champions sent by other legions are rarely eager to face the man who has no love for the sport. Only once did Taggart pass the initial stages of the Joust- following a feud with the [[Knights Stellaris]], whose champion was the favorite to win that year's competition, Calael took Taggart aside and instructed him in clear terms to carry the V<sup>th</sup>'s pride at the Joust and make [[Solomon Tyrus]]'s champion eat dirt. In the end, the crownless Warden took home the prize, but the sheer brutality and lack of elegance in the match has led the Knights to contest the validity of the result ever since, and Solomon's champion bears the scars Taggart gave him as proof of the Wardens' insult.
	The grim warrior was last seen with his Legion at the Sanction of Zharr-Hadad, fighting knee-deep in the dead as the endless tide of Daemons overtook him. Some say that, against all odds, he survived that lethal ordeal and even now fights a tireless war on the very shores of Hell.		The grim warrior was last seen with his Legion at the Sanction of Zharr-Hadad, fighting knee-deep in the dead as the endless tide of Daemons overtook him. Some say that, against all odds, he survived that lethal ordeal and even now fights a tireless war on the very shores of Hell.

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	'''The Hellbenders''': As Calael Bishop first came to grips with his new position as Primarch of the V<sup>th</sup> Legion, he was faced with the herculean task of re-educating thousands of men to fight in a fashion completely unfamiliar to them, without the help of hypno-indoctrination to speed the process along. His answer to this dilemma was the Hellbenders, his Breacher squad from Providence, and his closest comrades-in-arms. The fighting portion of the Hellbenders was conveniently all male and close enough to human, and so at Bishop's request were swiftly granted the gene-augmentation necessary to become Half-Astartes, the closest an adult man could be to one of the Emperor's Angels. Each of the nine fighting Hellbenders was granted a ninth of the Legion to train in the year Bishop was given to settle his affairs on Providence before joining the Crusade, with Bishop, the tenth, overseeing the affair.		'''The Hellbenders''': As Calael Bishop first came to grips with his new position as Primarch of the V<sup>th</sup> Legion, he was faced with the herculean task of re-educating thousands of men to fight in a fashion completely unfamiliar to them, without the help of hypno-indoctrination to speed the process along. His answer to this dilemma was the Hellbenders, his Breacher squad from Providence, and his closest comrades-in-arms. The fighting portion of the Hellbenders was conveniently all male and close enough to human, and so at Bishop's request were swiftly granted the gene-augmentation necessary to become Half-Astartes, the closest an adult man could be to one of the Emperor's Angels. Each of the nine fighting Hellbenders was granted a ninth of the Legion to train in the year Bishop was given to settle his affairs on Providence before joining the Crusade, with Bishop, the tenth, overseeing the affair.
	In the years that followed, the Hellbenders became Calael's honor guard. Their numbers dwindled throughout the Crusade, and full Astartes filled their positions, one by one. Only Endeavor Jones survived into the 41st millennium, haggard and scarred but determined to keep the Primarch's vision for the ~~Vth~~ alive even after Calael's demise.		In the years that followed, the Hellbenders became Calael's honor guard. Their numbers dwindled throughout the Crusade, and full Astartes filled their positions, one by one. Only Endeavor Jones survived into the 41st millennium, haggard and scarred but determined to keep the Primarch's vision for the V<sup>th</sup> alive even after Calael's demise.

	'''Luminary Corps''': Due to the V<sup>th</sup> Legion's small numbers and heavy focus on ten-man squads, a robust mortal auxilia corps is required to fill in the roles the Astartes cannot afford to take. Human soldiers take on the majority of duties in vehicular support, and they draw upon much of the same philosophy as their Astartes comrades-in-arms.		'''Luminary Corps''': Due to the V<sup>th</sup> Legion's small numbers and heavy focus on ten-man squads, a robust mortal auxilia corps is required to fill in the roles the Astartes cannot afford to take. Human soldiers take on the majority of duties in vehicular support, and they draw upon much of the same philosophy as their Astartes comrades-in-arms.

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	'''Endeavor Jones''' - One of the original Hellbenders, and one of the most resistant to Cal's growing influence, Endeavor Jones eventually became one of his biggest supporters as the young Primarch proved his worth. Always ready with a sardonic wisecrack or a dubious tall tale, Jones lacks much of the attitude expected of an Astartes- but, as he'll cheerfully remind you, he's only ''half''-astartes. Jones spent time as a bandit before becoming a Breacher and still hides concerns that the whole Space Marine thing takes a better quality of man than he's cut out for, but hides it well. Despite his imperfect self-confidence, his confidence in his Primarch is rock solid, and he remains a big help when Bishop is having second thoughts.		'''Endeavor Jones''' - One of the original Hellbenders, and initially one of the most resistant to Cal's growing influence within the Breacher crew, Endeavor Jones eventually became one of his biggest supporters as the young Primarch proved his worth. Always ready with a sardonic wisecrack or a dubious tall tale, Jones lacks much of the attitude expected of an Astartes- but, as he'll cheerfully remind you, he's only ''half''-astartes. Jones spent time as a bandit before becoming a Breacher and still hides concerns that the whole Space Marine thing takes a better quality of man than he's cut out for, but hides it well. Despite his imperfect self-confidence, his confidence in his Primarch is rock solid, and he remains a big help when Bishop is having second thoughts.


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	'''Olsen White''' - Grandson of the late leader of the Hellbenders. A taciturn man, and the first recruit to Bishop's Hellbenders younger than he. Connor lacks his forbear's charisma but none of his skill. May be an enthusiastic fan of Taggart's style and thus be targeted by [[Chosen of Hecate\|Atreus]] to draw out Taggart.		'''Olsen White''' - Grandson of the late leader of the Hellbenders. A taciturn man, and the first recruit to Bishop's Hellbenders younger than he. Connor lacks his forbear's charisma but none of his skill. May be an enthusiastic fan of Taggart's style and thus be targeted by [[Chosen of Hecate\|Atreus]] to draw out Taggart.

	'''Perceval Jackson''' – A onetime wealthy heir from the same colony as Constance, disowned for some youthful affront. After wandering the hulk he wound up as the most sophisticated and learned of the OG Hellbender crew, and the most skilled in close combat, always wearing a dueling sabre in addition to his breaching gear. He quickly took to the new melee weapons introduced by the coming of the Imperium and adopted a stylish power foil as his signature weapon May be the one who finds Horus' sword on Laer during the diplomatic mission and gets all corrupt and [[Isekho the Unseen]] shows up to kill him.		'''Perceval Jackson''' – A onetime wealthy heir from the same colony as Constance, disowned for some youthful affront, Perceval was a preturnaturally tall and lithe man with a high-set brow and oddly-shaped ears. After wandering the hulk proving his worth as a mercenary, he eventually wound up as the most sophisticated and learned of the OG Hellbender crew, and the most skilled in close combat, always wearing a dueling sabre in addition to his breaching gear, which he wielded with a grace and speed some deemed superhuman. He quickly took to the new melee weapons introduced by the coming of the Imperium and adopted a stylish power foil as his signature weapon. May be the one who finds Horus' sword on Laer during the diplomatic mission and gets all corrupt and [[Isekho the Unseen]] shows up to kill him.

	'''Adrian Bibbowski''' – Huge Hellbender, slow but good-natured. The first to die as a half-astartes, his soul becomes the subject of [[Lambach Kropor]]'s experimental ''Ichabod''-Pattern Dreadnought, intended to more permanently house the ephemeral spirits of fallen Wardens. When the project is nixed by higher-ups, Cal is forced to say farewell to his friend and pull the plug, promising to meet Bibbo on the other side. Bibbo says not to be in too much of a hurry.		'''Adrian Bibbowski''' – Huge Hellbender, slow but good-natured. The first to die as a half-astartes, his soul becomes the subject of [[Lambach Kropor]]'s experimental ''Ichabod''-Pattern Dreadnought, intended to more permanently house the ephemeral spirits of fallen Wardens. When the project is nixed by higher-ups, Cal is forced to say farewell to his friend and pull the plug, promising to meet Bibbo on the other side. Bibbo says not to be in too much of a hurry.

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	'''The Shroud of Heaven:''' Perhaps the most esoteric item in the arsenal of the V<sup>th</sup>'s fleet, the so-called Shroud of Heaven is an archaeotech device recovered in the compliance of Elytra Secundus. Originally designated to be integrated by the [[Smoke Stalkers]], Elytra Secundus proved impossible for the Stalkers to crack due to incredibly potent Void Shield surrounding the planet, which admitted only friendly craft. Calling upon the Astral Wardens' skill in voidcraft to capture vessels of the planetary defense fleet, the Stalkers were able to infiltrate the world's unbreakable defense and lay its defenders low in record time. Out of gratitude for their part in the conquest, [[Isheko the Unseen]] awarded the V<sup>th</sup> with the STC found in the ruins of the planetary shield generator.		'''The Shroud of Heaven:''' Perhaps the most esoteric item in the arsenal of the V<sup>th</sup>'s fleet, the so-called Shroud of Heaven is an archaeotech device recovered in the compliance of Elytra Secundus. Originally designated to be integrated by the [[Smoke Stalkers]], Elytra Secundus proved impossible for the Stalkers to crack due to incredibly potent Void Shield surrounding the planet, which admitted only friendly craft. Calling upon the Astral Wardens' skill in voidcraft to capture vessels of the planetary defense fleet, the Stalkers were able to infiltrate the world's unbreakable defense and lay its defenders low in record time. Out of gratitude for their part in the conquest, [[Isheko the Unseen]] awarded the V<sup>th</sup> with the STC found in the ruins of the planetary shield generator.

	The device they now call the Shroud of Heaven is too large to be deployed conveniently in a fleet-based setting, but the Wardens have found a use for it. Always loath to enact Exterminatus, the Shroud is Calael Bishop's compromise to the Imperium's omega option. If a world proves so intractable it calls for total elimination, the ~~Vth~~ consults with elements of the Sisterhood of Silence- and, should the Sisters agree that the world is a viable candidate, the Shroud of Heaven is unleashed, surrounding the offending world with an impenetrable barrier. The planet becomes an inescapable prison, containing whatever dangerous elements it may host so that they can never again trouble the Imperium.		The device they now call the Shroud of Heaven is too large to be deployed conveniently in a fleet-based setting, but the Wardens have found a use for it. Always loath to enact Exterminatus, the Shroud is Calael Bishop's compromise to the Imperium's omega option. If a world proves so intractable it calls for total elimination, the V<sup>th</sup> consults with elements of the Sisterhood of Silence- and, should the Sisters agree that the world is a viable candidate, the Shroud of Heaven is unleashed, surrounding the offending world with an impenetrable barrier. The planet becomes an inescapable prison, containing whatever dangerous elements it may host so that they can never again trouble the Imperium.

	=Notable Members=		=Notable Members=

1d4chan>A bug: /* Special equipment */

2020-07-01T00:59:58Z

Special equipment

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	'''Ward-Shield:''' The signature item of the V<sup>th</sup> legion, the Ward-Shield resembles tower-style Storm Shields, but is forged of a psycho-reactive alloy, letting it serve as a potent focus for any Psyker to hold it. Marines decorate their shields with lucky trinkets and gewgaws, and paint geometric glyph-wards on the shield's face to confound the Void's gaze. Studies begun by Remembrancer Lainne show that when the shields of a crew are placed together in the order their phalanx uses in battle, the glyph-wards often appear contiguous from one shield to the next, forming a greater pattern in ten parts. Military historians of the Union see this as proof of the subtle power of the Weave.		'''Ward-Shield:''' The signature item of the V<sup>th</sup> legion, the Ward-Shield resembles tower-style Storm Shields, but is forged of a psycho-reactive alloy, letting it serve as a potent focus for any Psyker to hold it. Marines decorate their shields with lucky trinkets and gewgaws, and paint geometric glyph-wards on the shield's face to confound the Void's gaze. Studies begun by Remembrancer Lainne show that when the shields of a crew are placed together in the order their phalanx uses in battle, the glyph-wards often appear contiguous from one shield to the next, forming a greater pattern in ten parts. Military historians of the Union see this as proof of the subtle power of the Weave.

	'''Gravitic Anchor:''' Inspired by the belaying chains and grapnels used by Providence's Breachers for dangerous spacewalks, the Gravitic Anchor was designed as a way for the V<sup>th</sup> to achieve additional mobility, particularly in zero-G environments. A magnetically-accelerated chain fired from the Astartes' gauntlet affixes itself to any target via a small-if-powerful gravitic plate at the tip. This simple piece of gear gained popularity amongst the legion following a battle where the Primarch, denied his psychic power by a xenos null field and and depleted of shotgun shells, found himself and his personal guard bunched up in a corner, safe behind their shields but under constant fire. Knowing that it was just a matter or time before heavier firepower could be assembled that would pierce their shield-wall, Bishop quickly re-purposed a malfunctioning Thunder Hammer into what was functionally a grapnel-and-chain. Swiftly sketching out a set of tactics for his men to follow, he used his superhuman strength to throw the anchor towards an wall a distance away, and then to pull himself overtop of the enemy command, briefly flanking them. As the enemy now between him and his men reacted to this threat, his men charged out of their redoubt, forcing them enemy to again re-orient on a more pressing foe. Bishop's next action was to throw the anchor to a point above and midway between himself and the enemy champion, then swinging across, descended upon the now-hapless foe shield-first, crushing the enemy champion beneath his feet and decapitating three of the champion's bodyguards with a powerful edge-first swing of his shield. Since then, the Gravatic Anchor has been further refined by the legion's techmarines and many among the V<sup>th</sup> test their skill in games of sport centered around creative use of this device and strive to find unusual ways to employ it on the battlefield. It has been rumored that even dreadnoughts have been equipped with a version of this device, and while it is unlikely that even an admantium chain will bear the weight of such a machine, the target would hypothetically be far more likely to be moved to the awaiting claws of the dreadnought than the reverse; the innovation and refinement of such a device would likely be questionable in the eyes of some Mechanicus, so if it does exist, those worthy near-dead so interred in dreadnoughts would probably be advised to not show-boat with it (especially shouting out commands to the enemy if used you yoink someone or something closer...)		'''Gravitic Anchor:''' Inspired by the belaying chains and grapnels used by Providence's Breachers for dangerous spacewalks, the Gravitic Anchor was designed as a way for the V<sup>th</sup> to achieve additional mobility, particularly in zero-G environments. A magnetically-accelerated chain fired from the Astartes' gauntlet affixes itself to any target via a small-if-powerful gravitic plate at the tip. This simple piece of gear gained popularity amongst the legion following a battle where the Primarch, denied his psychic power by a xenos null field and and depleted of shotgun shells, found himself and his personal guard bunched up in a corner, safe behind their shields but under constant fire. Knowing that it was just a matter or time before heavier firepower could be assembled that would pierce their shield-wall, Bishop quickly re-purposed a malfunctioning Thunder Hammer into what was functionally a grapnel-and-chain. Swiftly sketching out a set of tactics for his men to follow, he used his superhuman strength to throw the anchor towards an wall a distance away, and then to pull himself overtop of the enemy command, briefly flanking them. As the enemy now between him and his men reacted to this threat, his men charged out of their redoubt, forcing them enemy to again re-orient on a more pressing foe. Bishop's next action was to throw the anchor to a point above and midway between himself and the enemy champion, then swinging across, descended upon the now-hapless foe shield-first, crushing the enemy champion beneath his feet and decapitating three of the champion's bodyguards with a powerful edge-first swing of his shield. Since then, the Gravatic Anchor has been further refined by the legion's techmarines and many among the V<sup>th</sup> test their skill in games of sport centered around creative use of this device and strive to find unusual ways to employ it on the battlefield. It has been rumored that even dreadnoughts have been equipped with a version of this device, and while it is unlikely that even an admantium chain will bear the weight of such a machine, the target would hypothetically be far more likely to be moved to the awaiting claws of the dreadnought than the reverse; the innovation and refinement of such a device would likely be questionable in the eyes of some Mechanicus, so if it does exist, those worthy near-dead so interred in dreadnoughts would probably be advised to not show-boat with it [[Scorpion\|(especially shouting out commands to the enemy if used you yoink someone or something closer...)]]

	=Naval Assets=		=Naval Assets=

1d4chan>A bug: /* Brotherwar */

2020-05-18T20:10:42Z

Brotherwar

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	==Brotherwar==		==Brotherwar==
	Following the Edict of Nikaea, the Astral Wardens had their power armor fitted with inhibitor collars to prevent the use of their psychic abilities. For the first time since the Casperian Rebellion, the once-luminous Legion was without their haloes. Primarch Bishop acquiesced to bear a collar as a show of solidarity with his sons, and the ~~Vth~~ fell back on the traditional breaching strategies used in their infancy as Wardens. The Legion's losses rose substantially during this time, particularly among the Luminary Corps, and there was much unrest in the ranks over the Edict. Privately, the Primarch too felt betrayed, but publicly urged his sons to carry on through this hardship, trusting that the Emperor, a psyker in his own right, could not intend for the Edict to last forever.		Following the Edict of Nikaea, the Astral Wardens had their power armor fitted with inhibitor collars to prevent the use of their psychic abilities. For the first time since the Casperian Rebellion, the once-luminous Legion was without their haloes. Primarch Bishop acquiesced to bear a collar as a show of solidarity with his sons, and the V<sup>th</sup> fell back on the traditional breaching strategies used in their infancy as Wardens. The Legion's losses rose substantially during this time, particularly among the Luminary Corps, and there was much unrest in the ranks over the Edict. Privately, the Primarch too felt betrayed, but publicly urged his sons to carry on through this hardship, trusting that the Emperor, a psyker in his own right, could not intend for the Edict to last forever.

	When the Emperor fell on Ullanor, plans changed. Malcador appointed the [[Warmasters Triumvirate]] to carry on the Great Crusade, assigning Bishop to operate under [[Marduk Engur]]'s direction. Bishop had long felt unease around Marduk, and though the dire psychic haze he felt around the man was no longer readable through the inhibitor collar, Bishop's own gut feeling remained. The ~~Vth~~ would remain cautious in all operations assigned by the Warmaster. As the years went by, the ~~Vth~~ slowly and quietly withdrew from Imperial space.		When the Emperor fell on Ullanor, plans changed. Malcador appointed the [[Warmasters Triumvirate]] to carry on the Great Crusade, assigning Bishop to operate under [[Marduk Engur]]'s direction. Bishop had long felt unease around Marduk, and though the dire psychic haze he felt around the man was no longer readable through the inhibitor collar, Bishop's own gut feeling remained. The V<sup>th</sup> would remain cautious in all operations assigned by the Warmaster. As the years went by, the Wardens slowly and quietly withdrew from Imperial space.

	By the time the Brotherwar had properly begun, the Astral Wardens had already removed themselves from the Imperium, retreating to Providence to escape the increasing sanctions placed upon the Psyker legions and the psychically-inclined in general. The growing influence of the increasingly-unstable [[Kinnevail Kincaid]], now calling himself the "Burned Prophet," was doubtless also a factor. Warmaster [[Jon-Frederic Aristide]] is known to have predicted the Astral Wardens' secession, and interdicted the Primarch's withdrawal at an outpost near the Maelstrom in an attempt to prevent it. It seems that despite his intentions, the encounter convinced Aristide of the virtue of secession- he would later go on to be the founder and formal leader of the Union Astartes.		By the time the Brotherwar had properly begun, the Astral Wardens had already removed themselves from the Imperium, retreating to Providence to escape the increasing sanctions placed upon the Psyker legions and the psychically-inclined in general. The growing influence of the increasingly-unstable [[Kinnevail Kincaid]], now calling himself the "Burned Prophet," was doubtless also a factor. Warmaster [[Jon-Frederic Aristide]] is known to have predicted the Astral Wardens' secession, and interdicted the Primarch's withdrawal at an outpost near the Maelstrom in an attempt to prevent it. It seems that despite his intentions, the encounter convinced Aristide of the virtue of secession- he would later go on to be the founder and formal leader of the Union Astartes.

1d4chan>A bug: /* Naval Assets */

2020-05-18T20:09:49Z

Naval Assets

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	An ''Odonata'' can typically only carry a single one of these missles, requiring the fighter to return to the mothership after every run. Still, with a ten-fighter formation each delivering a Stiletto, odds are good at least one will get through.		An ''Odonata'' can typically only carry a single one of these missles, requiring the fighter to return to the mothership after every run. Still, with a ten-fighter formation each delivering a Stiletto, odds are good at least one will get through.

	'''The Shroud of Heaven:''' Perhaps the most esoteric item in the arsenal of the ~~Vth~~'s fleet, the so-called Shroud of Heaven is an archaeotech device recovered in the compliance of Elytra Secundus. Originally designated to be integrated by the [[Smoke Stalkers]], Elytra Secundus proved impossible for the Stalkers to crack due to incredibly potent Void Shield surrounding the planet, which admitted only friendly craft. Calling upon the Astral Wardens' skill in voidcraft to capture vessels of the planetary defense fleet, the Stalkers were able to infiltrate the world's unbreakable defense and lay its defenders low in record time. Out of gratitude for their part in the conquest, [[Isheko the Unseen]] awarded the V<sup>th</sup> with the STC found in the ruins of the planetary shield generator.		'''The Shroud of Heaven:''' Perhaps the most esoteric item in the arsenal of the V<sup>th</sup>'s fleet, the so-called Shroud of Heaven is an archaeotech device recovered in the compliance of Elytra Secundus. Originally designated to be integrated by the [[Smoke Stalkers]], Elytra Secundus proved impossible for the Stalkers to crack due to incredibly potent Void Shield surrounding the planet, which admitted only friendly craft. Calling upon the Astral Wardens' skill in voidcraft to capture vessels of the planetary defense fleet, the Stalkers were able to infiltrate the world's unbreakable defense and lay its defenders low in record time. Out of gratitude for their part in the conquest, [[Isheko the Unseen]] awarded the V<sup>th</sup> with the STC found in the ruins of the planetary shield generator.

	The device they now call the Shroud of Heaven is too large to be deployed conveniently in a fleet-based setting, but the Wardens have found a use for it. Always loath to enact Exterminatus, the Shroud is Calael Bishop's compromise to the Imperium's omega option. If a world proves so intractable it calls for total elimination, the Vth consults with elements of the Sisterhood of Silence- and, should the Sisters agree that the world is a viable candidate, the Shroud of Heaven is unleashed, surrounding the offending world with an impenetrable barrier. The planet becomes an inescapable prison, containing whatever dangerous elements it may host so that they can never again trouble the Imperium.		The device they now call the Shroud of Heaven is too large to be deployed conveniently in a fleet-based setting, but the Wardens have found a use for it. Always loath to enact Exterminatus, the Shroud is Calael Bishop's compromise to the Imperium's omega option. If a world proves so intractable it calls for total elimination, the Vth consults with elements of the Sisterhood of Silence- and, should the Sisters agree that the world is a viable candidate, the Shroud of Heaven is unleashed, surrounding the offending world with an impenetrable barrier. The planet becomes an inescapable prison, containing whatever dangerous elements it may host so that they can never again trouble the Imperium.