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|Name = Ostishi Plague Hawks | |Name = Ostishi Plague Hawks | ||
|Image = Chaos | |Image = Star of Chaos on a Green Wing | ||
|Homeworld = Ostish | |Homeworld = Ostish | ||
|Doctrine = Aerial Bombardment, Air Cavalry | |Doctrine = Aerial Bombardment, Air Cavalry | ||
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Ostish is a world dominated by fungoid life. Crimson mushrooms, hundred of feet tall, release their spores to the strong winds at the canopy of the forests while queer myconid creatures mingle with deathcaps in the mycelium roots of the spore-trees. Though all this an impressive sight, it is restricted to humans without the use of a gas mask, as many of the native mushrooms release toxic spores that form a dense cloud so large that only certain mountains and fungi the size of hive cities can penetrate the deadly mist. Being as mushroom caps and mountaintops are not known for their abundance, the people of Ostish flew down fom their biological pillars to cultivate vast farms of edible mushrooms in the undergrowth of the mycelium forests, where they were largely undisturbed save for the odd mildew infestation or myconid incursion. | Ostish is a world dominated by fungoid life. Crimson mushrooms, hundred of feet tall, release their spores to the strong winds at the canopy of the forests while queer myconid creatures mingle with deathcaps in the mycelium roots of the spore-trees. Though all this an impressive sight, it is restricted to humans without the use of a gas mask, as many of the native mushrooms release toxic spores that form a dense cloud so large that only certain mountains and fungi the size of hive cities can penetrate the deadly mist. Being as mushroom caps and mountaintops are not known for their abundance, the people of Ostish flew down fom their biological pillars to cultivate vast farms of edible mushrooms in the undergrowth of the mycelium forests, where they were largely undisturbed save for the odd mildew infestation or myconid incursion. | ||
After the Nurglite corruption, the large mushrooms have turned a sickly purple, while the undergrowth is home to pools of putrid sludge not entirely dissimilar from mucus. But Ostishi don't care about the defiling of their home into a twisted | After the Nurglite corruption, the large mushrooms have turned a sickly purple, while the undergrowth is home to pools of putrid sludge not entirely dissimilar from mucus. But Ostishi don't care about the defiling of their home into a twisted mockery of what it once was; it is a landscape made in the image of their god. For them, it is paradise. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Ostish was largely ignored by colonists due to its toxicity until the Age of Strife, in which a civil war on another planet in the sector drove a group of refugees to shelter there. Many died because of the spores and food shortages, but over time the huddled tent cities of the City Shrooms developed into burgeoning settlements that lived off of their mushroom farms and trade with other worlds. | Ostish was largely ignored by colonists due to its toxicity until the Age of Strife, in which a civil war on another planet in the sector drove a group of refugees to shelter there. Many died because of the spores and food shortages, but over time the huddled tent cities of the City Shrooms developed into burgeoning settlements that lived off of their mushroom farms and trade with other worlds. | ||
During the Great Crusade, Ostish was | During the Great Crusade, Ostish was brought into the Imperium by the Life Bringers. Impressed by the healing potential of some of the local mushrooms, they incorporated them into the Legion's medicines. After the planet submitted, the Ostishi Hawks (as they were called at the time) often worked alongside the Life Bringers by airlifting wounded, bombarding the enemy with biological weapons and squeezing into hazardous spaces that the hardy marines could not enter themselves. | ||
Around the time of the Hektor Heresy, | Around the time of the Hektor Heresy, the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist, a Nurglite cult mostly comprised of gyro operators who had mishaps with their masks while in the toxic spore cloud and turned to Nurgle to spare themselves, conspired to turn Ostish over to their deity. They planned to take advantage of the fact that since the spores of the giant mushrooms were non-toxic the Ostishi tolerated their release during Spring. They secretly infected several City Shrooms with their taint, ensuring that once the mighty fungi reached their mating season their spores would be laced with a mind-altering sickness that would make those who inhaled them worship [[Nurgle]]. Spring arrived, and once the citizens noticed the tainted spores, it was too late. All who were not wearing a gas mask at the time became hysterical, and the last recorded transmissions were of panicked PDF soldiers who were on duty when the spores were released. The Brotherhood assumed control of Upper Ostish, and rechristened the Hawks as the Plague Hawks to venerate their putrescent master. | ||
However, the Brotherhood failed to counteract the atrophying effect of the Nurglite taint, and the spores withered before they could reach the swamps below. This would prove problematic for the Plague Hawks later on, as the bulk of their rivals dwelled in the fungoid mire. | |||
During the Hektor Heresy the Plague Hawks fought alongside the Life Bringers once again, only now they were serving the Ruinous Powers rather than the Emperor. | During the Hektor Heresy the Plague Hawks fought alongside the Life Bringers once again, only now they were serving the Ruinous Powers rather than the Emperor. | ||
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The Plague Hawks rely on their gyrocopters to transport ground infantry to the battlefield and provide air support once their troops are on the ground. Being as light infantry and air vehicles are not known for their durability, the Plague Hawks often use hit-and-run tactics to slowly whittle down a numerically superior force. | The Plague Hawks rely on their gyrocopters to transport ground infantry to the battlefield and provide air support once their troops are on the ground. Being as light infantry and air vehicles are not known for their durability, the Plague Hawks often use hit-and-run tactics to slowly whittle down a numerically superior force. | ||
When biological weapons are necessary, the Ostishi bring out their Plague Vultures, holy men entrusted by the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist with a cocktail of toxic spores that they spray onto their enemies. The deadly fog that falls onto the battlefield functions similarly to poisonous gas, affecting those who manage to survive for | When biological weapons are necessary, the Ostishi bring out their Plague Vultures, holy men entrusted by the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist with a cocktail of toxic spores that they spray onto their enemies. The deadly fog that falls onto the battlefield functions similarly to poisonous gas, affecting those who manage to survive for periods ranging from hours to months afterward with severe respiratory infections that usually result in death. | ||
==Notable Regiments== | ==Notable Regiments== | ||
'''43rd 'Blightgales' Wing'''- The Blightgales were the the division of Plague Hawks assigned to a warband raiding the forge-moon of Transis III, where their Vultures were instrumental in covering the warband's retreat. As a company of [[Thunder Kings]] advanced towards the evacuation point, the 43rd laid a cloud of gas hundreds of kilometers wide, | '''43rd 'Blightgales' Wing'''- The Blightgales were the the division of Plague Hawks assigned to a warband raiding the forge-moon of Transis III, where their Vultures were instrumental in covering the warband's retreat. As a company of [[Thunder Kings]] advanced towards the evacuation point, the 43rd laid a cloud of gas hundreds of kilometers wide, delaying the Thunder Kings advance and buying time for the warband to evacuate. | ||
==Notable Champions== | ==Notable Champions== | ||
'''Vestis the Gaseous'''- A psyker from the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist whose devotion to Nurgle earned him a mutation that turned him into a cloud of foul-smelling vapor. Using his gaseous form, he can suffocate those inside him or assume direct control of willing servants, controlling them as if they were an extension of himself. | |||
==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
The Ostishi Plague Hawks are the growers and distributors of the most potent hallucinogenic mushrooms in the known universe. This endears them to the [[Lions Rampant]], who often buy from them. Remember: if it didn't knock you on your ass, it wasn't Ostishi | The Ostishi Plague Hawks are the growers and distributors of the most potent hallucinogenic mushrooms in the known universe. This endears them to the [[Lions Rampant]], who often buy from them. Remember: if it didn't knock you on your ass, it wasn't Ostishi! | ||
Latest revision as of 14:15, 22 June 2023
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| Ostishi Plague Hawks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Star of Chaos on a Green Wing | ||
| Homeworld | Ostish | |
| Doctrine | Aerial Bombardment, Air Cavalry | |
| Colors | Green and Black | |
| Associated Legion | Life Bringers | |
Overview[edit | edit source]
Homeworld[edit | edit source]
Ostish is a world dominated by fungoid life. Crimson mushrooms, hundred of feet tall, release their spores to the strong winds at the canopy of the forests while queer myconid creatures mingle with deathcaps in the mycelium roots of the spore-trees. Though all this an impressive sight, it is restricted to humans without the use of a gas mask, as many of the native mushrooms release toxic spores that form a dense cloud so large that only certain mountains and fungi the size of hive cities can penetrate the deadly mist. Being as mushroom caps and mountaintops are not known for their abundance, the people of Ostish flew down fom their biological pillars to cultivate vast farms of edible mushrooms in the undergrowth of the mycelium forests, where they were largely undisturbed save for the odd mildew infestation or myconid incursion.
After the Nurglite corruption, the large mushrooms have turned a sickly purple, while the undergrowth is home to pools of putrid sludge not entirely dissimilar from mucus. But Ostishi don't care about the defiling of their home into a twisted mockery of what it once was; it is a landscape made in the image of their god. For them, it is paradise.
History[edit | edit source]
(Work in Progress)
Ostish was largely ignored by colonists due to its toxicity until the Age of Strife, in which a civil war on another planet in the sector drove a group of refugees to shelter there. Many died because of the spores and food shortages, but over time the huddled tent cities of the City Shrooms developed into burgeoning settlements that lived off of their mushroom farms and trade with other worlds.
During the Great Crusade, Ostish was brought into the Imperium by the Life Bringers. Impressed by the healing potential of some of the local mushrooms, they incorporated them into the Legion's medicines. After the planet submitted, the Ostishi Hawks (as they were called at the time) often worked alongside the Life Bringers by airlifting wounded, bombarding the enemy with biological weapons and squeezing into hazardous spaces that the hardy marines could not enter themselves.
Around the time of the Hektor Heresy, the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist, a Nurglite cult mostly comprised of gyro operators who had mishaps with their masks while in the toxic spore cloud and turned to Nurgle to spare themselves, conspired to turn Ostish over to their deity. They planned to take advantage of the fact that since the spores of the giant mushrooms were non-toxic the Ostishi tolerated their release during Spring. They secretly infected several City Shrooms with their taint, ensuring that once the mighty fungi reached their mating season their spores would be laced with a mind-altering sickness that would make those who inhaled them worship Nurgle. Spring arrived, and once the citizens noticed the tainted spores, it was too late. All who were not wearing a gas mask at the time became hysterical, and the last recorded transmissions were of panicked PDF soldiers who were on duty when the spores were released. The Brotherhood assumed control of Upper Ostish, and rechristened the Hawks as the Plague Hawks to venerate their putrescent master.
However, the Brotherhood failed to counteract the atrophying effect of the Nurglite taint, and the spores withered before they could reach the swamps below. This would prove problematic for the Plague Hawks later on, as the bulk of their rivals dwelled in the fungoid mire.
During the Hektor Heresy the Plague Hawks fought alongside the Life Bringers once again, only now they were serving the Ruinous Powers rather than the Emperor.
Tactics[edit | edit source]
The Plague Hawks rely on their gyrocopters to transport ground infantry to the battlefield and provide air support once their troops are on the ground. Being as light infantry and air vehicles are not known for their durability, the Plague Hawks often use hit-and-run tactics to slowly whittle down a numerically superior force.
When biological weapons are necessary, the Ostishi bring out their Plague Vultures, holy men entrusted by the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist with a cocktail of toxic spores that they spray onto their enemies. The deadly fog that falls onto the battlefield functions similarly to poisonous gas, affecting those who manage to survive for periods ranging from hours to months afterward with severe respiratory infections that usually result in death.
Notable Regiments[edit | edit source]
43rd 'Blightgales' Wing- The Blightgales were the the division of Plague Hawks assigned to a warband raiding the forge-moon of Transis III, where their Vultures were instrumental in covering the warband's retreat. As a company of Thunder Kings advanced towards the evacuation point, the 43rd laid a cloud of gas hundreds of kilometers wide, delaying the Thunder Kings advance and buying time for the warband to evacuate.
Notable Champions[edit | edit source]
Vestis the Gaseous- A psyker from the Brotherhood of the Embracing Mist whose devotion to Nurgle earned him a mutation that turned him into a cloud of foul-smelling vapor. Using his gaseous form, he can suffocate those inside him or assume direct control of willing servants, controlling them as if they were an extension of himself.
Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]
The Ostishi Plague Hawks are the growers and distributors of the most potent hallucinogenic mushrooms in the known universe. This endears them to the Lions Rampant, who often buy from them. Remember: if it didn't knock you on your ass, it wasn't Ostishi!