Novamarines - Revision history

34.243.198.214: /* Daily Rituals */ every novamarine hates aliens and must love the deathwatch, so they do it via a raffle, but i compared one drednaught to grampa joe from charlie and the chocolate factory because thats what serving in the deathwatch would be to them. like getting a golden ticket

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Daily Rituals: every novamarine hates aliens and must love the deathwatch, so they do it via a raffle, but i compared one drednaught to grampa joe from charlie and the chocolate factory because thats what serving in the deathwatch would be to them. like getting a golden ticket

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	'''11:00 - Tactical Indoctrination:''' Novamarines are taught how to properly apply terminators to key weak points. Typically, this involves using an ancient battle simulator known as "Ravenwing". Shooting the screen when foul xenos appear is encouraged.		'''11:00 - Tactical Indoctrination:''' Novamarines are taught how to properly apply terminators to key weak points. Typically, this involves using an ancient battle simulator known as "Ravenwing". Shooting the screen when foul xenos appear is encouraged.

			'''12:00 - deathwatch selection process:''' since every nova marine hates xenos and would compare service in the Deathwatch to a dream holiday, they are all eager to go however since they cant all go(unfortunately, and they would if they could) a sort of daily raffle is held

			every battle brother (and that one gung ho chapter serf who despises aliens) has his name in a drum, and the winner, will get sent on an all expenses trip to watch fortress artimes. last weeks winner, was ancient chaplain dreadnaught Solon, he's 5000 years old hasn't moved

			from his stasis capsuel in 2000 years and, upon hearing the news broke into song, something akin to ancient terran melody "Ive got a golden ticket" except it was "i get to kill an alien!" were all very happy for brother solon

	'''13:00 - Afternoon Meal:''' The chapter serfs finish cooking the last of the xenos that were killed earlier in the day. Only the younger battle brothers are permitted to eat, as they require energy to operate the terminator armor.		'''13:00 - Afternoon Meal:''' The chapter serfs finish cooking the last of the xenos that were killed earlier in the day. Only the younger battle brothers are permitted to eat, as they require energy to operate the terminator armor.

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	==History==		==History==
	The Novamarines are hardline followers of the [[Codex Astartes]], the great organisational work of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Primarch]] [[Roboute Guilliman]]. So much so that "they have been known to take arms against those who disdain its strictures", as well as being noted as exemplars of Guilliman's writ by other [[Imperial]] authorities. This hardline attitude extends to other facets of Imperial thought, with the Novamarines being notable proponents of the monodominant philosophy; deviation from Imperial norms is considered anathema, with a particular disgust saved for [[xenos]] life-forms.		The Novamarines are hardline followers of the [[Codex Astartes]], the great organisational work of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Primarch]] [[Roboute Guilliman]]. So much so that "they have been known to take arms against those who disdain its strictures", as well as being noted as exemplars of Guilliman's writ by other [[Imperial]] authorities. This hardline attitude extends to other facets of Imperial thought, with the Novamarines being notable proponents of the monodominant philosophy; deviation from Imperial norms is considered anathema, with a particular disgust saved for [[xenos]] life-forms.

	As strict adherents to the Codex their fighting philosophy is extremely similar to the XIIIth Legion of old, perhaps even more so than the [[Ultramarines]] of the 41st millennium. However, they are exceptionally willing to assist other Imperial forces at every chance they get. Most importantly, they maintain a well-equipped armoury which includes archeotech from previous eras such as the [[Great Crusade]]. The lack of depletion in ther war materiel suggests that the Novamarines might have originally been among the "Unmarked," one of the five chapters of the Ultramarines Legion that weren't present at the [[Battle of Calth]] (with their first Chapter Master, Lucretius Corvo, confirmed as not having been there in time according to a HH short story). They certainly were among the first to be separated and renamed at the time of the [[Second Founding]].		As strict adherents to the Codex their fighting philosophy is extremely similar to the XIIIth Legion of old, perhaps even more so than the [[Ultramarines]] of the 41st millennium. However, they are exceptionally willing to assist other Imperial forces at every chance they get. Most importantly, they maintain a well-equipped armoury which includes archeotech from previous eras such as the [[Great Crusade]]. The lack of depletion in ther war materiel suggests that the Novamarines might have originally been among the "Unmarked," one of the five chapters of the Ultramarines Legion that weren't present at the [[Battle of Calth]] (with their first Chapter Master, Lucretius Corvo, confirmed as not having been there in time according to a HH short story). They certainly were among the first to be separated and renamed at the time of the [[Second Founding]].

	===Founding===		===Founding===
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	'''11:00 - Tactical Indoctrination:''' Novamarines are taught how to properly apply terminators to key weak points. Typically, this involves using an ancient battle simulator known as "Ravenwing". Shooting the screen when foul xenos appear is encouraged.		'''11:00 - Tactical Indoctrination:''' Novamarines are taught how to properly apply terminators to key weak points. Typically, this involves using an ancient battle simulator known as "Ravenwing". Shooting the screen when foul xenos appear is encouraged.

	'''13:00 - Afternoon Meal:''' The chapter serfs finish cooking the last of the xenos that were killed earlier in the day. Only the younger battle brothers are permitted to eat, as they require energy to operate the terminator armor.		'''13:00 - Afternoon Meal:''' The chapter serfs finish cooking the last of the xenos that were killed earlier in the day. Only the younger battle brothers are permitted to eat, as they require energy to operate the terminator armor.

	'''14:00 - Afternoon Battle Practice:''' The Novamarines practice Terminator spamming on T'au settlements. Bonus points for any battle brother that manages to kill a Fire Warrior from range. The capture of female T'au is prohibited.		'''14:00 - Afternoon Battle Practice:''' The Novamarines practice Terminator spamming on T'au settlements. Bonus points for any battle brother that manages to kill a Fire Warrior from range. The capture of female T'au is prohibited.

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	== Organisation ==		== Organisation ==
	[[Image:Novamarines Terminator Sergeant.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The [[Codex Astartes]] supports this fashion!]]Often thought of as a fleet-based [[Chapter]], the Novamarines still retain Honourum as their Homeworld, near the '''[[Ghoul Stars]]'''. Because of their homeworld's location, near a vast zone of unexplored space, the Novamarines fight a wide range of enemies, including lost human realms, nascent alien empires, and ancient threats. As a result, the Novamarines spend most of their time ranging through Imperial space, watching over the territory they have chosen to safeguard and responding to any Imperial call for aid. Their quick reaction times and willingness to unquestioningly help defend the [[Imperium]] have resulted in the Novamarines developing a record of being one of the first forms of aid other [[Space Marine]] chapters receive should they ask for it.		[[Image:Novamarines Terminator Sergeant.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The [[Codex Astartes]] supports this fashion!]]Often thought of as a fleet-based [[Chapter]], the Novamarines still retain Honourum as their Homeworld, near the '''[[Ghoul Stars]]'''. Because of their homeworld's location, near a vast zone of unexplored space, the Novamarines fight a wide range of enemies, including lost human realms, nascent alien empires, and ancient threats. As a result, the Novamarines spend most of their time ranging through Imperial space, watching over the territory they have chosen to safeguard and responding to any Imperial call for aid. Their quick reaction times and willingness to unquestioningly help defend the [[Imperium]] have resulted in the Novamarines developing a record of being one of the first forms of aid other [[Space Marine]] chapters receive should they ask for it.

	The Chapter maintains close links to the Ultramarines and its fellow [[Second Founding\|Successor Chapter]]s, but the great distance between Honourum and [[Macragge]] means that the Chapter is unable to send [[First Founding#Legions in 40k\|representatives to the court]] of [[Marneus Calgar]] as often as other Chapters. Still, many Novamarines aspire to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Primarch at least once in their lifetimes, with those that have done such pilgrimage adorning their battle helmets with the Laurels of Ultramar, a mark of honour that the Chapter's [[Scout]]s regard with awe and dream of one day gaining for themselves. In sharp contrast with their secular views of Imperial religion, they consider the Codex Astartes to be a divinely-inspired work; ironically, this may ''technically'' be considered a deviation from the Codex, as its authorship is, in fact, well known. They never comment upon [[Spiritual Liege\|what deity might have inspired it]], but the work is considered to be more than just a treatise on war, even if the Novamarines are not adherents of the [[Imperial Cult]].		The Chapter maintains close links to the Ultramarines and its fellow [[Second Founding\|Successor Chapter]]s, but the great distance between Honourum and [[Macragge]] means that the Chapter is unable to send [[First Founding#Legions in 40k\|representatives to the court]] of [[Marneus Calgar]] as often as other Chapters. Still, many Novamarines aspire to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Primarch at least once in their lifetimes, with those that have done such pilgrimage adorning their battle helmets with the Laurels of Ultramar, a mark of honour that the Chapter's [[Scout]]s regard with awe and dream of one day gaining for themselves. In sharp contrast with their secular views of Imperial religion, they consider the Codex Astartes to be a divinely-inspired work; ironically, this may ''technically'' be considered a deviation from the Codex, as its authorship is, in fact, well known. They never comment upon [[Spiritual Liege\|what deity might have inspired it]], but the work is considered to be more than just a treatise on war, even if the Novamarines are not adherents of the [[Imperial Cult]].

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	==History==		==History==
	The Novamarines are hardline followers of the [[Codex Astartes]], the great organisational work of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Primarch]] [[Roboute Guilliman]]. ~~Their adherence to most aspects of the Codex is~~ so ~~strong~~ that they have ~~drawn the blood of~~ those who ~~would scorn it~~, as well as being noted as exemplars of Guilliman's writ by other [[Imperial]] authorities. This hardline attitude extends to other facets of Imperial thought, with the Novamarines being notable proponents of the monodominant philosophy; deviation from Imperial norms is considered anathema, with a particular disgust saved for [[xenos]] life-forms.		The Novamarines are hardline followers of the [[Codex Astartes]], the great organisational work of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Primarch]] [[Roboute Guilliman]]. So much so that "they have been known to take arms against those who disdain its strictures", as well as being noted as exemplars of Guilliman's writ by other [[Imperial]] authorities. This hardline attitude extends to other facets of Imperial thought, with the Novamarines being notable proponents of the monodominant philosophy; deviation from Imperial norms is considered anathema, with a particular disgust saved for [[xenos]] life-forms.

	As strict adherents to the Codex their fighting philosophy is extremely similar to the XIIIth Legion of old, perhaps even more so than the [[Ultramarines]] of the 41st millennium. However, they are exceptionally willing to assist other Imperial forces at every chance they get. Most importantly, they maintain a well-equipped armoury which includes archeotech from previous eras such as the [[Great Crusade]]. The lack of depletion in ther war materiel suggests that the Novamarines might have originally been among the "Unmarked," one of the five chapters of the Ultramarines Legion that weren't present at the [[Battle of Calth]] (with their first Chapter Master, Lucretius Corvo, confirmed as not having been there in time according to a HH short story). They certainly were among the first to be separated and renamed at the time of the [[Second Founding]].		As strict adherents to the Codex their fighting philosophy is extremely similar to the XIIIth Legion of old, perhaps even more so than the [[Ultramarines]] of the 41st millennium. However, they are exceptionally willing to assist other Imperial forces at every chance they get. Most importantly, they maintain a well-equipped armoury which includes archeotech from previous eras such as the [[Great Crusade]]. The lack of depletion in ther war materiel suggests that the Novamarines might have originally been among the "Unmarked," one of the five chapters of the Ultramarines Legion that weren't present at the [[Battle of Calth]] (with their first Chapter Master, Lucretius Corvo, confirmed as not having been there in time according to a HH short story). They certainly were among the first to be separated and renamed at the time of the [[Second Founding]].

1d4chan>Lord Of The Lemmings: /* Daily Rituals */

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Daily Rituals

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Organisation

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	The Chapter maintains close links to the Ultramarines and its fellow [[Second Founding\|Successor Chapter]]s, but the great distance between Honourum and [[Macragge]] means that the Chapter is unable to send [[First Founding#Legions in 40k\|representatives to the court]] of [[Marneus Calgar]] as often as other Chapters. Still, many Novamarines aspire to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Primarch at least once in their lifetimes, with those that have done such pilgrimage adorning their battle helmets with the Laurels of Ultramar, a mark of honour that the Chapter's [[Scout]]s regard with awe and dream of one day gaining for themselves. In sharp contrast with their secular views of Imperial religion, they consider the Codex Astartes to be a divinely-inspired work; ironically, this may ''technically'' be considered a deviation from the Codex, as its authorship is, in fact, well known. They never comment upon [[Spiritual Liege\|what deity might have inspired it]], but the work is considered to be more than just a treatise on war, even if the Novamarines are not adherents of the [[Imperial Cult]].		The Chapter maintains close links to the Ultramarines and its fellow [[Second Founding\|Successor Chapter]]s, but the great distance between Honourum and [[Macragge]] means that the Chapter is unable to send [[First Founding#Legions in 40k\|representatives to the court]] of [[Marneus Calgar]] as often as other Chapters. Still, many Novamarines aspire to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Primarch at least once in their lifetimes, with those that have done such pilgrimage adorning their battle helmets with the Laurels of Ultramar, a mark of honour that the Chapter's [[Scout]]s regard with awe and dream of one day gaining for themselves. In sharp contrast with their secular views of Imperial religion, they consider the Codex Astartes to be a divinely-inspired work; ironically, this may ''technically'' be considered a deviation from the Codex, as its authorship is, in fact, well known. They never comment upon [[Spiritual Liege\|what deity might have inspired it]], but the work is considered to be more than just a treatise on war, even if the Novamarines are not adherents of the [[Imperial Cult]].

	The Novamarines have been lucky enough to be able to maintain much of their original chapter armoury from the [[Great-Crusade]] era. As a result they are able to field their [[Deathwing\|entire First Company]] as [[Terminators]] should they so wish. The Chapter also possesses a hefty ~~suply~~ of [[dreadnoughts]] as well as relics beyond the specific scope of the [[Codex Astartes]], most likely mothballed vehicles like the [[Mastodon]] and [[Stormbird]].		The Novamarines have been lucky enough to be able to maintain much of their original chapter armoury from the [[Great-Crusade]] era. As a result they are able to field their [[Deathwing\|entire First Company]] as [[Terminators]] should they so wish. The Chapter also possesses a hefty supply of [[dreadnoughts]] as well as relics beyond the specific scope of the [[Codex Astartes]], most likely mothballed vehicles like the [[Mastodon]] and [[Stormbird]].

	==Characters==		==Characters==

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Characters

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	==Characters==		==Characters==
	They do have one special character of note from [[Forgeworld]]: '''~~Mordecai~~ Blaylock''', [[Brother-Captain\|Captain]] of the Novamarines First Company.		===Mordeci Blaylock===
			They do have one special character of note from [[Forgeworld]]: '''Mordeci Blaylock''', [[Brother-Captain\|Captain]] of the Novamarines First Company.

	He wears [[Terminator]] Armour, Iron Halo and has a Storm Bolter; ''(so far par for the course)'' but he also has a [[Rape\|Master Crafted, Shredding, Armourbane]] [[Chainfist]]!		He wears [[Terminator]] Armour, Iron Halo and has a Storm Bolter; ''(so far par for the course)'' but he also has a [[Rape\|Master Crafted, Shredding, Armourbane]] [[Chainfist]]!

1d4chan>One Snek: From "the laurels of defiance", a HH short story featuring Lucretius Corvo

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From "the laurels of defiance", a HH short story featuring Lucretius Corvo

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	==Daily Rituals==		==Daily Rituals==

	04:00- Wake Up: The Novamarines awaken from their beds. They punch their doors off their hinges upon seeing xenos on it.		'''04:00 - Wake Up:''' The Novamarines awaken from their beds. They punch their doors off their hinges upon seeing xenos on it.

	05:00- Morning Prayer: The Novamarines gather to pray to the Emperor. The Chaplain usually makes it a point to spout litanies of hatred on the xenos.		'''05:00 - Morning Prayer:''' The Novamarines gather to pray to the Emperor. The Chaplain usually makes it a point to spout litanies of hatred on the xenos.

	06:00- Day preparation: The Novamarines prepare for an arduous day in their terminator armor. During the boring process of fitting their armor, they watch DIY videos on how to kill xenos.		'''06:00 - Day preparation:''' The Novamarines prepare for an arduous day in their terminator armor. During the boring process of fitting their armor, they watch DIY videos on how to kill xenos.

	07:00- Morning Firing Rites: The chapter serfs set up cut outs or live xenos targets for the battle brothers to shoot at. Battle brothers are encouraged to charge the xenos and slap them with any available melee weapon (Including other xenos if necessary).		'''07:00 - Morning Firing Rites:''' The chapter serfs set up cut outs or live xenos targets for the battle brothers to shoot at. Battle brothers are encouraged to charge the xenos and slap them with any available melee weapon (Including other xenos if necessary).

	08:00- Morning Battle Practice: The Novamarines release their pet xenos from their cages in order to battle them. Hilarity ensues when Novamarines attempt to hit Eldar with their Thunder Hammers.		'''08:00 - Morning Battle Practice:''' The Novamarines release their pet xenos from their cages in order to battle them. Hilarity ensues when Novamarines attempt to hit Eldar with their Thunder Hammers.

	10:00- Morning Meal: Finally killing the last of the Eldar, the Novamarines settle down to a light meal. Terminator armor is still worn, requiring the Chapter serfs to build chairs made of adamantium.		'''10:00 - Morning Meal:''' Finally killing the last of the Eldar, the Novamarines settle down to a light meal. Terminator armor is still worn, requiring the Chapter serfs to build chairs made of adamantium.

	11:00- Tactical Indoctrination: Novamarines are taught how to properly apply terminators to key weak points. Typically, this involves using an ancient battle simulator known as "Ravenwing". Shooting the screen when foul xenos appear is encouraged.		'''11:00 - Tactical Indoctrination:''' Novamarines are taught how to properly apply terminators to key weak points. Typically, this involves using an ancient battle simulator known as "Ravenwing". Shooting the screen when foul xenos appear is encouraged.

	13:00- Afternoon Meal: The chapter serfs finish cooking the last of the xenos that were killed earlier in the day. Only the younger battle brothers are permitted to eat, as they require energy to operate the terminator armor.		'''13:00 - Afternoon Meal:''' The chapter serfs finish cooking the last of the xenos that were killed earlier in the day. Only the younger battle brothers are permitted to eat, as they require energy to operate the terminator armor.

	14:00- Afternoon Battle Practice: The Novamarines practice Terminator spamming on T'au settlements. Bonus points for any battle brother that manages to kill a Fire Warrior from range. The capture of female T'au is prohibited.		'''14:00 - Afternoon Battle Practice:''' The Novamarines practice Terminator spamming on T'au settlements. Bonus points for any battle brother that manages to kill a Fire Warrior from range. The capture of female T'au is prohibited.

	17:00- Evening Firing Rites: The Novamarines break out their heaviest weaponry and release Carnifexes onto the firing range. Younger battle brothers scream with glee as they proceed to shred the beasts down with amassed firepower from their terminators.		'''17:00 - Evening Firing Rites:''' The Novamarines break out their heaviest weaponry and release Carnifexes onto the firing range. Younger battle brothers scream with glee as they proceed to shred the beasts down with amassed firepower from their terminators.

	18:00- Evening Meal- The Novamarines finally exit their terminator armor to enjoy a grand feast. All kinds of xenos meat is arranged. A favorite dish within the chapter is Ork Steak.		'''18:00 - Evening Meal:''' The Novamarines finally exit their terminator armor to enjoy a grand feast. All kinds of xenos meat is arranged. A favorite dish within the chapter is Ork Steak.

	19:00- Evening Prayer: The Novamarines pray to kill more xenos tomorrow. The chaplain will also award laurel to the brother who managed to kill the most xenos during the day.		'''19:00 - Evening Prayer:''' The Novamarines pray to kill more xenos tomorrow. The chaplain will also award laurel to the brother who managed to kill the most xenos during the day.

	20:00- Free time: The Novamarines engage in recreational activities. Some favorites include mailing Eldar to the Eye of Terror, sending troll messages to the T'au Empire, and Kroot wrangling. Some battle brothers opt to have additional xenos combat training. Ancient relics of the chapter, such as "Halo: Combat Evolved", "Space Invaders", and "XCOM 2" are among the most widely used.		'''20:00 - Free time:''' The Novamarines engage in recreational activities. Some favorites include mailing Eldar to the Eye of Terror, sending troll messages to the T'au Empire, and Kroot wrangling. Some battle brothers opt to have additional xenos combat training. Ancient relics of the chapter, such as "Halo: Combat Evolved", "Space Invaders", and "XCOM 2" are among the most widely used.

	23:00- Bedtime: The Novamarines return to their beds, but only after polishing their terminator armor.		'''23:00 - Bedtime:''' The Novamarines return to their beds, but only after polishing their terminator armor.

	23:45- Door Installation: Upon the chapter masters' orders, the chapter serfs and servitors finish installing doors with varying types of xenos depicted on them. This helps test for chaotic possession, as any battle brother who does not punch the door clean off its hinges is clearly a heretic.		'''23:45 - Door Installation:''' Upon the chapter masters' orders, the chapter serfs and servitors finish installing doors with varying types of xenos depicted on them. This helps test for chaotic possession, as any battle brother who does not punch the door clean off its hinges is clearly a heretic.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	As strict adherents to the Codex their fighting philosophy is extremely similar to the XIIIth Legion of old, perhaps even more so than the [[Ultramarines]] of the 41st millennium. However, they are exceptionally willing to assist other Imperial forces at every chance they get. Most importantly, they maintain a well-equipped armoury which includes archeotech from previous eras such as the [[Great Crusade]]. The lack of depletion in ther war materiel suggests that the Novamarines might have originally been among the "Unmarked," one of the five chapters of the Ultramarines Legion that weren't present at the [[Battle of Calth]] (with their first Chapter Master, Lucretius Corvo, confirmed as not having been there in time according to a HH short story). They certainly were among the first to be separated and renamed at the time of the [[Second Founding]].		As strict adherents to the Codex their fighting philosophy is extremely similar to the XIIIth Legion of old, perhaps even more so than the [[Ultramarines]] of the 41st millennium. However, they are exceptionally willing to assist other Imperial forces at every chance they get. Most importantly, they maintain a well-equipped armoury which includes archeotech from previous eras such as the [[Great Crusade]]. The lack of depletion in ther war materiel suggests that the Novamarines might have originally been among the "Unmarked," one of the five chapters of the Ultramarines Legion that weren't present at the [[Battle of Calth]] (with their first Chapter Master, Lucretius Corvo, confirmed as not having been there in time according to a HH short story). They certainly were among the first to be separated and renamed at the time of the [[Second Founding]].

	===Founding===		===Founding===
	[[Image:Novamarines Mark VI.JPG.jpg‎\|200px\|thumb\|right\|~~Novamarine~~ in ~~Mark VI "Corvus-pattern" [[Power Armour]].~~]]The first [[Chapter Master]] of the Novamarines was Ultramarines [[Brother-Captain\|Captain]] [[Lucretius Corvo]], an officer who won great renown fighting the [[Word Bearers]] during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Corvo was decorated by [[Roboute Guilliman]] himself - this decoration is now a sacred relic to the Novamarines, and is kept in the Fortress-Monastery.		[[Image:Novamarines Mark VI.JPG.jpg‎\|200px\|thumb\|right\|The quartered heraldry was used by Corvo's 90th company back in the Great Crusade]]The first [[Chapter Master]] of the Novamarines was Ultramarines [[Brother-Captain\|Captain]] [[Lucretius Corvo]], an officer who won great renown fighting the [[Word Bearers]] during the [[Horus Heresy]]. Corvo was decorated by [[Roboute Guilliman]] himself - this decoration is now a sacred relic to the Novamarines, and is kept in the Fortress-Monastery.

	At their founding they were assigned the world of Honourum by Guilliman, a world that at one point had marked the farthest point the [[Ultramarines]] had penetrated into the galactic north of Ultima Segmentum during the [[Great Crusade]]. As a result, the chapter forge on their [[Fortress-Monastery]] dates from the legion days and can mantain a large number of early-pattern [[Predator]]s, [[Vindicator]]s, and [[Whirlwind]]s.

	~~The~~ world was once a beacon of Imperial civilisation, but was razed by [[Lorgar]] and [[Angron]] ~~as part of their '''Shadow Crusade'''~~ as a ~~prologue~~ to ~~the~~ [[~~Battle of Calth~~]]. The world was left in ruins for much of the Horus Heresy and its cities were picked apart by scavengers; its people eventually devolved to a feral state due to the trauma and horrors they had witnessed. Honourum was eventually recaptured by the Ultramarines and re-garrisoned, although the cities were left in their state of ruin.		At their founding they were assigned the world of Honourum by Guilliman, a world that at one point had marked the farthest point the [[Ultramarines]] had penetrated into the galactic north of Ultima Segmentum during the [[Great Crusade]]. Said world was once a beacon of Imperial civilisation, but was razed by [[Lorgar]] and [[Angron]] as a prelude to their [[Shadow Crusade]]. The world was left in ruins for much of the Horus Heresy and its cities were picked apart by scavengers; its people eventually devolved to a feral state due to the trauma and horrors they had witnessed. Honourum was eventually recaptured by the Ultramarines and re-garrisoned, although the cities were left in their state of ruin.

	Because they now recruit from feral societies, the only notable surface difference between a Novamarine and an Ultramarine is that the Novamarines retain the tribal practice of tattooing their skin, incorporating it into their beliefs as an [[Emperor]]-blessed way of armouring their souls, as well as recording their deeds upon their bodies.		Because they now recruit from feral societies, the only notable surface difference between a Novamarine and an Ultramarine is that the Novamarines retain the tribal practice of tattooing their skin, incorporating it into their beliefs as an [[Emperor]]-blessed way of armouring their souls, as well as recording their deeds upon their bodies.
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	The Novamarines have been notably involved with combating the emergent [[Tau]] life-form, though that does not mean they fight xenos exclusively: after two years of honourably participating in the [[Badab War]] the Novamarines forces withdrew in order to contest an [[Orks\|Ork]] invasion that threatened their homeworld, although rumours suggest the [[Inquisition]] reassigned them in fear that they would not be enthusiastic enough when facing the secessionist forces.		The Novamarines have been notably involved with combating the emergent [[Tau]] life-form, though that does not mean they fight xenos exclusively: after two years of honourably participating in the [[Badab War]] the Novamarines forces withdrew in order to contest an [[Orks\|Ork]] invasion that threatened their homeworld, although rumours suggest the [[Inquisition]] reassigned them in fear that they would not be enthusiastic enough when facing the secessionist forces.

	Since then they have deployed a large amount of their manpower to aid in defending against the Thirteenth [[Black Crusade]], as well as the Terran Crusade which took Gulliman from Macragge to Terra. When the [[Death Guard]] attacked the Macragge system, the Novamarines mobilized their force against the traitor Astartes. Their Chapter Master Bardan Dovaro was killed in the defense of the [[Star Fort]] ''Galatan''.		Since then they have deployed a large amount of their manpower to aid in defending against the Thirteenth [[Black Crusade]], as well as the Terran Crusade which took Gulliman from [[Macragge]] to [[Terra]]. When the [[Death Guard]] attacked the Macragge system, the Novamarines mobilized their force against the traitor Astartes. Their Chapter Master Bardan Dovaro was killed in the defense of the [[Star Fort]] ''Galatan''.

	== Organisation ==		== Organisation ==
	[[Image:Novamarines Terminator Sergeant.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The [[Codex Astartes]] supports this fashion!]]Often thought of as a fleet-based [[Chapter]], the Novamarines still retain Honourum as their Homeworld, near the [[Ghoul Stars]]. Because of their homeworld's location, near a vast zone of unexplored space, the Novamarines fight a wide range of enemies, including ~~isolationist~~ lost human realms, nascent alien empires and ancient threats. As a result, the Novamarines spend most of their time ranging through Imperial space, watching over the territory they have chosen to safeguard and responding to any Imperial call for aid. Their quick reaction times and willingness to unquestioningly help defend the [[Imperium]] have resulted in the Novamarines developing a record of being one of the first forms of aid other [[Space Marine]] chapters receive should they ask for it.		[[Image:Novamarines Terminator Sergeant.png\|200px\|thumb\|left\|The [[Codex Astartes]] supports this fashion!]]Often thought of as a fleet-based [[Chapter]], the Novamarines still retain Honourum as their Homeworld, near the '''[[Ghoul Stars]]'''. Because of their homeworld's location, near a vast zone of unexplored space, the Novamarines fight a wide range of enemies, including lost human realms, nascent alien empires, and ancient threats. As a result, the Novamarines spend most of their time ranging through Imperial space, watching over the territory they have chosen to safeguard and responding to any Imperial call for aid. Their quick reaction times and willingness to unquestioningly help defend the [[Imperium]] have resulted in the Novamarines developing a record of being one of the first forms of aid other [[Space Marine]] chapters receive should they ask for it.

	The Chapter maintains close links to the Ultramarines and its fellow [[Second Founding\|Successor Chapter]]s, but the great distance between Honourum and [[Macragge]] means that the Chapter is unable to send [[First Founding#Legions in 40k\|representatives to the court]] of [[Marneus Calgar]] as often as other Chapters. Still, many Novamarines aspire to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Primarch at least once in their lifetimes, with those that have done such pilgrimage adorning their battle helmets with the Laurels of Ultramar, a mark of honour that the Chapter's [[Scout]]s regard with awe and dream of one day gaining for themselves. In sharp contrast with their secular views of Imperial religion, they consider the Codex Astartes to be a divinely-inspired work; ironically, this may ''technically'' be considered a deviation from the Codex, as its authorship is, in fact, well known. They never comment upon [[Spiritual Liege\|what deity might have inspired it]], but the work is considered to be more than just a treatise on war, even if the Novamarines are not adherents of the [[Imperial Cult]] ~~just like most Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes~~.		The Chapter maintains close links to the Ultramarines and its fellow [[Second Founding\|Successor Chapter]]s, but the great distance between Honourum and [[Macragge]] means that the Chapter is unable to send [[First Founding#Legions in 40k\|representatives to the court]] of [[Marneus Calgar]] as often as other Chapters. Still, many Novamarines aspire to make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Primarch at least once in their lifetimes, with those that have done such pilgrimage adorning their battle helmets with the Laurels of Ultramar, a mark of honour that the Chapter's [[Scout]]s regard with awe and dream of one day gaining for themselves. In sharp contrast with their secular views of Imperial religion, they consider the Codex Astartes to be a divinely-inspired work; ironically, this may ''technically'' be considered a deviation from the Codex, as its authorship is, in fact, well known. They never comment upon [[Spiritual Liege\|what deity might have inspired it]], but the work is considered to be more than just a treatise on war, even if the Novamarines are not adherents of the [[Imperial Cult]].

	The Novamarines have been lucky enough to be able to maintain much of their original chapter armoury from the [[Great-Crusade]] era. As a result they are able to field their [[Deathwing\|entire First Company]] as [[Terminators]] should they so wish. The Chapter also possesses a hefty suply of [[dreadnoughts]] as well as relics beyond the specific scope of the [[Codex Astartes]], most likely mothballed vehicles like the [[Mastodon]] and [[Stormbird]].		The Novamarines have been lucky enough to be able to maintain much of their original chapter armoury from the [[Great-Crusade]] era. As a result they are able to field their [[Deathwing\|entire First Company]] as [[Terminators]] should they so wish. The Chapter also possesses a hefty suply of [[dreadnoughts]] as well as relics beyond the specific scope of the [[Codex Astartes]], most likely mothballed vehicles like the [[Mastodon]] and [[Stormbird]].