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The Scouring

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	==Post-Heresy==		==Post-Heresy==
	===The Scouring===		===The Scouring===
	During The Scouring, the XX Legion again presented itself to be problematic. ~~Unlike many of their fellow traitors, they seemed less~~ interest in recovering their losses and retreating and ~~more interested in causing as much havoc and chaos as was possible~~. Their pattern of movement was incoherent~~, choosing targets~~ for slaughter seemingly at random. ~~Aggravated~~ and enraged, Alexandri gathered the Cataphracts and Strelki forces to assault Profi Tiroedd in an attempt to force the XX Legion into conflict. ~~Though~~ that ~~part of the plan worked, he~~ found himself in a ~~quagmire situation, surrounded by an armed guerrilla force~~ on ~~their own planet with~~ the ~~Iron Rangers, now led by~~ a Daemon Primarch~~, bearing down~~ on ~~them~~. The ~~resulting conflict was both protracted~~ and ~~bloody, as both sides attempted to force~~ the ~~other into fighting their own way~~. ~~This only extended~~ the ~~fighting~~, ~~however~~, ~~as neither side was so easily baited~~.		During The Scouring the XX Legion again presented itself to be problematic. They showed almost no interest in recovering their losses and retreating. Merrill seemed determined to simply spread chaos and disorder. Their pattern of movement was incoherent. Targets for slaughter were seemingly selected at random. An aggravated and enraged Alexandri gathered the Cataphracts and Strelki forces to assault Profi Tiroedd in an attempt to force the XX Legion into conflict. The siege was successful in that goal. Yet Alexandri found himself fighting a guerilla army on the ground while simultaneously defending his forces from a newly-formed Daemon Primarch in the void. A stalemate ensued as Alexandri continuously goaded Merrill into attacking his lines of armor and artillery while Merrill attempted to draw Alexandri's forces into spreading thin to perform his signature hit-and-run strikes against the Silver Cataphracts.
	The final result was a narrow victory by Alexandri, as Profi Tiroedd was almost completely destroyed and the Iron Rangers were forced to retreat to the Eye of Terror with what little remained of their geneseed banks and loyal local tribesmen, at the cost of ~~almost catastrophic~~ damage to the Rosskar chain of command.
			Eventually Alexandri's forces on the surface of Profi Tiroedd began to siege Merrill's home fortress monastery. The assault forced the Iron Rangers to perform one more daring maneuver and punched a hole through the Silver Cataphract blockade. Once on the ground the Iron Rangers put up a bloody defense while recovering all of the weapons, armor, tribesmen, and geneseed possible.

			The final result was a narrow victory by Alexandri, as Profi Tiroedd was almost completely destroyed and the Iron Rangers were forced to retreat to the Eye of Terror with what little remained of their geneseed banks and loyal local tribesmen, at the cost of heavy damage to the Rosskar chain of command.

	===The Legion Wars===		===The Legion Wars===
	After the Scouring, the Iron Rangers found themselves adrift in many ways. Merrill had failed them and was spiraling even further into insanity. Their homeworld was lost and destroyed. They had no purpose save the destruction of all order. This purpose turned inwards first, with many of the Legionnaires abandoning their perceived doom and scattering most to the wind. A small contingent stayed true to their Primarch and followed him to their new home, naming it Yr Helfa Annherfynol. They were the first to claim it as belonging to the XX Legion and instated its customs of hunting. Marines roamed without direction or concern through the possessed forests, hunting and being hunted.		After the Scouring, the Iron Rangers found themselves adrift in many ways. Merrill had failed them and was spiraling even further into insanity. Their homeworld was lost and destroyed. They had no purpose save the destruction of all order. This purpose turned inwards first, with many of the Legionnaires abandoning their perceived doom and scattering most to the wind. A small contingent stayed true to their Primarch and followed him to their new home, naming it Yr Helfa Annherfynol. They were the first to claim it as belonging to the XX Legion and instated its customs of hunting. Marines roamed without direction or concern through the possessed forests, hunting and being hunted.

1d4chan>Merrill: /* Sol */

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Sol

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	===Sol===		===Sol===
	The Iron Rangers deployed largely to take and destroy the fortifications to the Palace. The direction of their forces was performed largely by Cellweirwyr. Robyn Auldmann was directing the Legion's air and void assets throughout the system. Hektor attempted to coerce Merrill into leading his forces, but the Primarch was engulfed in his own lunacy by this point. Instead he and numerous members of the Milwyr Cwyn used Terra as a massive hunting ground, targeting the Terran nobility, Auxiliaria officers, and the occasional member of the Custodes~~, depending on~~ the ~~time and mood~~ of the Primarch.		The Iron Rangers deployed largely to take and destroy the fortifications to the Palace. The direction of their forces was performed largely by Cellweirwyr. Robyn Auldmann was directing the Legion's air and void assets throughout the system. Hektor attempted to coerce Merrill into leading his forces, but the Primarch was engulfed in his own lunacy by this point. Instead he and numerous members of the Milwyr Cwyn used Terra as a massive hunting ground, targeting the Terran nobility, Auxiliaria officers, and the occasional member of the Custodes as per the whims of the Primarch.

	Though of lesser note, a small element containing forces of the XX and XIII Legions was working on Mars from early in the rebellion. They managed to infiltrate onto the planet utilising a repaired Scale Bearers' Frigate for the purposes of supporting the Traitor sections of the Mechanicum with their experience and expertise in subversive and clandestine operations. Though the total number of Astartes involved was around 50, only a handful made it off the surface of the red planet.

	After Hektor's death, the XX Legion was amongst the first to abandon the planet. Many attribute this to Rogerius Merrill's pragmatism and believe he was simply retreating from a fight he could not lose. Firsthand accounts point more towards Merrill simply losing interest in the battle and withdrawing.		After Hektor's death, the XX Legion was amongst the first to abandon the planet. Many attribute this to Rogerius Merrill's pragmatism and believe he was simply retreating from a fight he could not lose. Firsthand accounts point more towards Merrill simply losing interest in the battle and withdrawing.

1d4chan>Merrill: /* Red Road to Terra */

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Red Road to Terra

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	===Red Road to Terra===		===Red Road to Terra===
	After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to ~~prime~~ the ~~target for annihilation by~~ the ~~Lions Rampant forces~~.		After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to distract, delay, and scatter the fleets of the Silver Cataphracts.

	'''The Martian Expedition:''' As a sign of good faith from Hektor to the growing Mechanicus rebel forces a small contingent of Iron Rangers was sent to support Vilyon Luthier and other Autopostate forces. The group was selected because a sampling was necessary to both solidify diplomatic ties and allow an Astartes presence which was more suited to infiltration and sabotage than direct warfare. The group was led by Cysgodol Dawnsiwr and Arth Codital.		'''The Martian Expedition:''' As a sign of good faith from Hektor to the growing Mechanicus rebel forces a small contingent of Iron Rangers was sent to support Vilyon Luthier and other Autopostate forces. The group was selected because a sampling was necessary to both solidify diplomatic ties and allow an Astartes presence which was more suited to infiltration and sabotage than direct warfare. The group was led by Cysgodol Dawnsiwr and Arth Codital.

1d4chan>Merrill: /* Diamat */

2020-06-15T01:29:41Z

Diamat

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	==Heresy==		==Heresy==
	===Diamat===		===[[Hektor_Heresy#Diamat\|Diamat]]===
	~~Shortly after Hektor decided to march on Terra, he came to a realization~~. The ~~bulk of~~ the ~~Scale Bearer fleet was in orbit around~~ the ~~Forge World Diamat. Mere days in Warp from~~ Hektor's ~~position, the Legion posed a problem. He knew~~ the Scale ~~Bearer's would never side with his cause. Though they~~ were not a major threat to the entirety of his forces, they could pose long-term problems through constant hit-and-run attacks at his flanks. Furthermore, if the fleet was locked in combat with the bulk of his enemies, they could swiftly move and ~~lock him in an unfavorable position. With a heavy heart, he decided it was better to have them disabled for the duration of this fight~~.		Simultaneously with the battles of [[Hektor_Heresy#Ostium_and_Olmer\|Ostium and Olmer]] Rogerius Merrill engaged Tiran Osoros above the forge world of Diamat. The battle was swift and brutal. In the end the Iron Rangers were victorious and fled towards Hektor's fleet while the Scale Bearers were bloodied and scattered.

	Though many Legions had not yet decided which side to join, he knew he could trust in the XX Legion and Rogerius Merrill. He dispatched them and whatever forces the XX could muster to prevent them from creating a unified force. The orders were as specific as they were left open. The Scale Bearer's casualties were to be at a minimum. Their forces were to be merely scattered and unable to reorganize to present a threat to Hektor's movements. With this in mind, Merrill picked up his spear and went to work.

	The initial battle in the Diamat system was fast and brutal, with the Iron Rangers catching the Scale Bearers by surprise and with their guard down. Though the attack was largely successful, Tiran managed to rally his forces and escape to the warp before Merrill's job was done. Undeterred, the XX Legion tracked them to orbit around the planet which would eventually be known as Sorfall.

	There, he engaged them in open battle as Tiran descended to the planet in order to divide the Rangers' attention. Through a long, protracted battle through the jungles, Merrill eventually killed Tiran in single combat. Almost immediately, a rage enveloped the Scale Bearer forces. It drove them to attack relentlessly and with renewed vigor. Though Iron Rangers casualties were initially high from the surprise of the assault, they saw that the rage was blind and thoughtless. This was then used to the advantage of the XX as they lured the Scale Bearers into ambush after ambush, drawing their lines thinner and more scattered as they eliminated their leadership one Astartes at a time.

	The battle in orbit saw similar fighting. Though both fleets specialized in speed, the Iron Rangers' armaments had difficulty against the Scale Bearer's thick armored hulls. Similarly, the Scale Bearer weapons were almost useless due to the massive amount of countermeasures and jamming methods deployed by the Iron Rangers. Communication was almost impossible, and the XX Legion attacked over and over, constantly attempting to divide and scatter the Scale Bearer fleet.

	~~In the end, it was the XX Legion that stood victorious. Their task completed, they joined with Hektor's forces in the long march towards Terra.~~
	===Red Road to Terra===		===Red Road to Terra===
	After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.		After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.

1d4chan>Merrill: Undo revision 665003 by Merrill (talk)

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	==Heresy==		==Heresy==
	===~~Ostium~~===		===Diamat===
	~~As the Tiran Osoros moved towards Ostium~~ to ~~engage the Voidwatcher and the Black Augurs the Iron Rangers~~ came ~~out~~ of the ~~warp. They approached the~~ fleet ~~as friends to join forces against~~ the ~~traitorous Legion~~. ~~Once Merrill~~'s ~~fleet and astartes were thoroughly integrated throughout Tiran's fleet Merrill attacked~~. ~~His first volleys nearly crippled~~ the Scale Bearer's ~~fleets and forced Tiran~~ to ~~make a decision split~~ his forces. ~~His troops would move to engage on~~ the ~~ground believing himself to have superior mobility~~ in ~~a fight while~~ the ~~fleet disengaged~~, ~~reorganized~~, ~~and restarted~~ the ~~attack on Merrill's forces~~.		Shortly after Hektor decided to march on Terra, he came to a realization. The bulk of the Scale Bearer fleet was in orbit around the Forge World Diamat. Mere days in Warp from Hektor's position, the Legion posed a problem. He knew the Scale Bearer's would never side with his cause. Though they were not a major threat to the entirety of his forces, they could pose long-term problems through constant hit-and-run attacks at his flanks. Furthermore, if the fleet was locked in combat with the bulk of his enemies, they could swiftly move and lock him in an unfavorable position. With a heavy heart, he decided it was better to have them disabled for the duration of this fight.

	~~Once on the ground the battle turned into a war of infiltration and outflanking forces. The Scale Bearers~~ had ~~taken heavy casualties~~ in the ~~air but were attacking Iron Ranger forces with an intensity and rage little seen before. Ultimately the battle was decided by the duel between Tiran Osoros~~ and Rogerius Merrill. ~~Merrill was victorious in~~ the ~~fight though wounded by his brother~~. ~~In the confusion following the duel the~~ Scale ~~Bearers~~ were ~~able~~ to ~~retreat from the Iron Rangers~~ forces to ~~reconsolidate for another fight. The Iron Rangers would~~ be ~~forced~~ to ~~take some time~~ to ~~recover from their fight and rejoin~~ Hektor's ~~forces~~.		Though many Legions had not yet decided which side to join, he knew he could trust in the XX Legion and Rogerius Merrill. He dispatched them and whatever forces the XX could muster to prevent them from creating a unified force. The orders were as specific as they were left open. The Scale Bearer's casualties were to be at a minimum. Their forces were to be merely scattered and unable to reorganize to present a threat to Hektor's movements. With this in mind, Merrill picked up his spear and went to work.

			The initial battle in the Diamat system was fast and brutal, with the Iron Rangers catching the Scale Bearers by surprise and with their guard down. Though the attack was largely successful, Tiran managed to rally his forces and escape to the warp before Merrill's job was done. Undeterred, the XX Legion tracked them to orbit around the planet which would eventually be known as Sorfall.

			There, he engaged them in open battle as Tiran descended to the planet in order to divide the Rangers' attention. Through a long, protracted battle through the jungles, Merrill eventually killed Tiran in single combat. Almost immediately, a rage enveloped the Scale Bearer forces. It drove them to attack relentlessly and with renewed vigor. Though Iron Rangers casualties were initially high from the surprise of the assault, they saw that the rage was blind and thoughtless. This was then used to the advantage of the XX as they lured the Scale Bearers into ambush after ambush, drawing their lines thinner and more scattered as they eliminated their leadership one Astartes at a time.

			The battle in orbit saw similar fighting. Though both fleets specialized in speed, the Iron Rangers' armaments had difficulty against the Scale Bearer's thick armored hulls. Similarly, the Scale Bearer weapons were almost useless due to the massive amount of countermeasures and jamming methods deployed by the Iron Rangers. Communication was almost impossible, and the XX Legion attacked over and over, constantly attempting to divide and scatter the Scale Bearer fleet.

			In the end, it was the XX Legion that stood victorious. Their task completed, they joined with Hektor's forces in the long march towards Terra.
	===Red Road to Terra===		===Red Road to Terra===
	After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.		After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.

1d4chan>Merrill: /* Red Road to Terra */

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Red Road to Terra

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	===Red Road to Terra===		===Red Road to Terra===
	After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.		After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.

			'''The Martian Expedition:''' As a sign of good faith from Hektor to the growing Mechanicus rebel forces a small contingent of Iron Rangers was sent to support Vilyon Luthier and other Autopostate forces. The group was selected because a sampling was necessary to both solidify diplomatic ties and allow an Astartes presence which was more suited to infiltration and sabotage than direct warfare. The group was led by Cysgodol Dawnsiwr and Arth Codital.

	===Sol===		===Sol===
	The Iron Rangers deployed largely to take and destroy the fortifications to the Palace. The direction of their forces was performed largely by Cellweirwyr. Robyn Auldmann was directing the Legion's air and void assets throughout the system. Hektor attempted to coerce Merrill into leading his forces, but the Primarch was engulfed in his own lunacy by this point. Instead he and numerous members of the Milwyr Cwyn used Terra as a massive hunting ground, targeting the Terran nobility, Auxiliaria officers, and the occasional member of the Custodes, depending on the time and mood of the Primarch.		The Iron Rangers deployed largely to take and destroy the fortifications to the Palace. The direction of their forces was performed largely by Cellweirwyr. Robyn Auldmann was directing the Legion's air and void assets throughout the system. Hektor attempted to coerce Merrill into leading his forces, but the Primarch was engulfed in his own lunacy by this point. Instead he and numerous members of the Milwyr Cwyn used Terra as a massive hunting ground, targeting the Terran nobility, Auxiliaria officers, and the occasional member of the Custodes, depending on the time and mood of the Primarch.

1d4chan>Merrill: /* Ostium */

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Ostium

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	==Heresy==		==Heresy==
	===~~Diamat~~===		===Ostium===
	~~Shortly after Hektor decided~~ to ~~march on Terra, he~~ came ~~to a realization~~. ~~The bulk of~~ the ~~Scale Bearer~~ fleet ~~was in orbit around~~ the ~~Forge World Diamat~~. ~~Mere days in Warp from Hektor~~'s ~~position, the Legion posed a problem~~. ~~He knew~~ the Scale Bearer's ~~would never side with his cause. Though they were not~~ a ~~major threat to the entirety of~~ his forces~~, they could pose long-term problems through constant hit-and-run attacks at his flanks~~. ~~Furthermore, if~~ the ~~fleet was locked~~ in ~~combat with~~ the ~~bulk of his enemies~~, ~~they could swiftly move~~ and ~~lock him in an unfavorable position. With a heavy heart, he decided it was better to have them disabled for~~ the ~~duration of this fight~~.		As the Tiran Osoros moved towards Ostium to engage the Voidwatcher and the Black Augurs the Iron Rangers came out of the warp. They approached the fleet as friends to join forces against the traitorous Legion. Once Merrill's fleet and astartes were thoroughly integrated throughout Tiran's fleet Merrill attacked. His first volleys nearly crippled the Scale Bearer's fleets and forced Tiran to make a decision split his forces. His troops would move to engage on the ground believing himself to have superior mobility in a fight while the fleet disengaged, reorganized, and restarted the attack on Merrill's forces.

	~~Though many Legions~~ had ~~not yet~~ decided ~~which side to join, he knew he could trust in~~ the ~~XX Legion~~ and Rogerius Merrill. ~~He dispatched them and whatever forces~~ the ~~XX could muster to prevent them from creating a unified force~~. ~~The orders were as specific as they were left open. The~~ Scale ~~Bearer's casualties~~ were to ~~be at a minimum. Their~~ forces ~~were~~ to be ~~merely scattered and unable~~ to ~~reorganize to present a threat~~ to Hektor's ~~movements. With this in mind, Merrill picked up his spear and went to work~~.		Once on the ground the battle turned into a war of infiltration and outflanking forces. The Scale Bearers had taken heavy casualties in the air but were attacking Iron Ranger forces with an intensity and rage little seen before. Ultimately the battle was decided by the duel between Tiran Osoros and Rogerius Merrill. Merrill was victorious in the fight though wounded by his brother. In the confusion following the duel the Scale Bearers were able to retreat from the Iron Rangers forces to reconsolidate for another fight. The Iron Rangers would be forced to take some time to recover from their fight and rejoin Hektor's forces.

	The initial battle in the Diamat system was fast and brutal, with the Iron Rangers catching the Scale Bearers by surprise and with their guard down. Though the attack was largely successful, Tiran managed to rally his forces and escape to the warp before Merrill's job was done. Undeterred, the XX Legion tracked them to orbit around the planet which would eventually be known as Sorfall.

	There, he engaged them in open battle as Tiran descended to the planet in order to divide the Rangers' attention. Through a long, protracted battle through the jungles, Merrill eventually killed Tiran in single combat. Almost immediately, a rage enveloped the Scale Bearer forces. It drove them to attack relentlessly and with renewed vigor. Though Iron Rangers casualties were initially high from the surprise of the assault, they saw that the rage was blind and thoughtless. This was then used to the advantage of the XX as they lured the Scale Bearers into ambush after ambush, drawing their lines thinner and more scattered as they eliminated their leadership one Astartes at a time.

	The battle in orbit saw similar fighting. Though both fleets specialized in speed, the Iron Rangers' armaments had difficulty against the Scale Bearer's thick armored hulls. Similarly, the Scale Bearer weapons were almost useless due to the massive amount of countermeasures and jamming methods deployed by the Iron Rangers. Communication was almost impossible, and the XX Legion attacked over and over, constantly attempting to divide and scatter the Scale Bearer fleet.

	~~In the end, it was the XX Legion that stood victorious. Their task completed, they joined with Hektor's forces in the long march towards Terra.~~
	===Red Road to Terra===		===Red Road to Terra===
	After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.		After destroying the Scale Bearer chain of command and scattering its Marines beyond conceivable threat, The Iron Rangers joined Hektor's forces as they advanced to Terra. The XXth Legion Fleet worked in concert with the IX Legion as the vanguard. The Legion's role was to utilize its' fleet's disruptive capabilities to prime the target for annihilation by the Lions Rampant forces.

1d4chan>Merrill: /* Unique Weapons */

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Unique Weapons

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	Lastly, the Milwyr Cwyn are known for their bizarre array of special equipment. From modified neural links to allow them to commandeer most (if not all) vessels they discover, to bizarre communications arrays designed to intercept and jam enemy communications and teleportation, they seem to be equipped for anything. Most infamous are their array of demolitions. Members trained as Demolitions Specialists have been making and working with their own unique cocktails of charges and explosives, and often create some on commission, trade, or favors to be used by the "regular" line troops. The use of many of these has been known to make up for their otherwise lack of anti-materiel long range weaponry, as they have even been noted to eliminate Titans with the explosives, when properly employed.		Lastly, the Milwyr Cwyn are known for their bizarre array of special equipment. From modified neural links to allow them to commandeer most (if not all) vessels they discover, to bizarre communications arrays designed to intercept and jam enemy communications and teleportation, they seem to be equipped for anything. Most infamous are their array of demolitions. Members trained as Demolitions Specialists have been making and working with their own unique cocktails of charges and explosives, and often create some on commission, trade, or favors to be used by the "regular" line troops. The use of many of these has been known to make up for their otherwise lack of anti-materiel long range weaponry, as they have even been noted to eliminate Titans with the explosives, when properly employed.

	~~===Unique Weapons===~~
	~~'''The Imperial Talon'''~~
	~~-----~~
	The spear wielded by Rogerius Merrill while he remained loyal to The Emperor. It was crafted by the greatest artificers on Mars, to his exacting ideas. The weight, balance, length, even the shaft diameter were all designed based on his specifications. It is as much a piece of art as it is a weapon, with elegant, golden designs and inlays along its silver length. In addition to its regular power field, it incorporates a formidable refractor field along the length of the shaft and a teleportation device from the Dark Age of Technology which allows the wielder to recall it instantly back to their hand. In the battle with Tiran Osoris, the Primarch of the Scale Bearers broke the haft in two, forcing Merrill to find another weapon suitable to his needs. Rumors persist of its continued existence, and questions abound whether it was corrupted by its wielder or remains pure, if it does still exist.

	~~'''Hollti O Penglogau and Bywyd-Yfwr'''~~
	~~-----~~
	The names translate to "Splitter of Skulls" and "Life-Drinker," they are the twin weapons of Rogerius Merrill after his fall to Chaos. Hollti O Penglogau is a tomahawk, originally a bearded axe for a normal man, possessed by a Bloodthirster. Bywyd-Yfwr is a dagger, and possessed by a Keeper of Secrets. The tomahawk is an ugly, savage weapon. It's design is ragged and crude, an item clearly built with one purpose in mind. The dagger, on the other hand, is sleek and fine, and appears more a work of art than anything. Many have commented that it doesn't look sturdy enough to last a battle, only to find out the opposite is true.

	~~'''The Last Laugh'''~~
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	Cellweirwyr's rifle, it is truly one of a kind. The long, heavy barreled bolter fires a special bolt round. Though normal sized, it is fit into a modified Heavy Bolter casing, giving it better muzzle velocity, energy, and range than even some sniper rifles. Combined with its' user's renowned skill with a firearm and a scope with numerous long-forgotten technical marvels, it is both a symbol of both skill and hubris.

	~~'''PF-38'''~~
	~~-----~~
	The PF-38 was a short-run production of Powerfists created by the Mechanicum during the later days of the Crusades. The model incorporates series of moving, hooked blades in the fingers and palm, designed to help cut and tear through armor plating. Though successful in its design, controlling the blades proved difficult for most who attempted to use it. One exception to that rule was Arth Codital of the Iron Rangers, dubbing his own the "can opener," who excelled with the weapon to the point of refusing the more traditional power spear.

	===Psychic Powers===		===Psychic Powers===