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== Background == | == Background == | ||
Defensive specialists, the Stormborn regiments are renown for their stubborn refusal to give ground. Born | Defensive specialists, the Stormborn regiments are renown for their stubborn refusal to give ground. Born into a culture where survival relied on camaraderie - where being alone was tantamount to suicide - an Ishuzan will not willingly abandon their comrades. Their solidarity is such that in combat, they are like living walls behind interlocking shields spewing waves of incandescent death to those that dare to lay siege. Whether they face hordes of xenos, massive war machines or a hostile planet, once they dig-in, the Stormborn will hold the line or die standing. | ||
== Homeworld == | == Homeworld == | ||
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'''Tempest Shield''' | '''Tempest Shield''' | ||
Perhaps the most iconic part of the Stormborn armory, the "Il-Fen" pattern power shield, or more commonly known as Tempest Shields are an important part of Ishuzan culture as well. Each hunter is given one on his first hunt, and is expected to stand at the critical point of the shield wall that will be required to ensure the surface and bring down their prey. Made from | Perhaps the most iconic part of the Stormborn armory, the "Il-Fen" pattern power shield, or more commonly known as Tempest Shields are an important part of Ishuzan culture as well. Each hunter is given one on his first hunt, and is expected to stand at the critical point of the shield wall that will be required to ensure the surface and bring down their prey. Made from the carapace of the massive worms native to their home world, these shields are very durable and can absorb tremendous amounts of energy. The Stormborn like to boast that their shields to be nigh-indestructible. Given the brutal nature of the universe, this is not true, but outlive their owners. | ||
'''Storm Pike''' | '''Storm Pike''' | ||
Traditionally known as an "Shanban" or more simply as an Zap Stick among outsiders, it is perhaps the most prominently used weapon on Ishuze - one reason is practicality. It was first used as a tool by hunters and builders alike, but those who watch Stormborn burn through their foes can attest to their effectiveness in combat. While they are operate similarly to plasma weaponry, they do so on a much smaller scale. A storm pike is thus safer to use, but is only slightly more destructive than a bolter. However, if a sufficient charge is built the iridescent beam released can burn through power armor | Traditionally known as an "Shanban" or more simply as an Zap Stick among outsiders, it is perhaps the most prominently used weapon on Ishuze - one reason is practicality. It was first used as a tool by hunters and builders alike, but those who watch Stormborn burn through their foes can attest to their effectiveness in combat. While they are operate similarly to plasma weaponry, they do so on a much smaller scale. A storm pike is thus safer to use, but is only slightly more destructive than a bolter. However, if a sufficient charge is built, the iridescent beam released can burn through power armor. | ||
=== Blackwalls === | === Blackwalls === | ||
An elite formation within the Stormborn, equipped with more advanced power plants and hermetically sealed suits. Often deployed to environments that are so hostile it would make even their fellows think twice. | An elite formation within the Stormborn, equipped with more advanced power plants and hermetically sealed suits. Often deployed to environments that are so hostile it would make even their fellows think twice. Named after the distinct lack of clan heraldry on their shields, as Blackwall units are not drawn from members of the same hunting guild. Instead, they are recruited from individuals that have demonstrated exemplary skill. This makes the 'promotion' uninviting to most, but it is nonetheless considered a great honor - for the individual and their parent unit. Given their unfamiliarity with their new unit, they are usually less cohesive than typically units, but Blackwalls often develop a sense of iniative - a trait sorely lacking in most Stormborn - that makes them idea for detached duties. Given advanced equipment, their storm pikes are notable more dangerous than standard. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
== Notable Members == | == Notable Members == | ||
'''Zu-Lei "The Corpse Master" Fon''' | |||
The commanding officer of the 81st Ishuzan Regiment, and an innovative tactician responsible for many military developments within the Stormborn. Notable for being extremely flexible commander from a world typically filled with stubborn traditionalists - being one of the minds responsible for the conception of the Blackwall units. His calm, lighthearted demeanor on the battlefield earned him the respect of his men, and the ire of his enemies. After the disastrous battle at [[Insert Name]], Zu-Lei Fon volunteered to hold the rear-guard. For three days and nights, the tattered remains of the 81st held out against a horde more than ten times their number - with their commanding defiantly taunting the foes each time they were repelled. On the fourth day, an Imperial relief force, supported by elements of the [[Insert Legion]] arrived. Exhausted, their foes were quickly flanked, and routed. Later, they found out that most of the 81st were already dead, their shield walls maintained by stiff corpses and their commander was propped up by his spent storm pike - with a grin on his face. | |||
Revision as of 15:52, 16 May 2016
 This article is about an Imperial Army formation from the /tg/ Heresy project, a fan re-working of the Warhammer 40k universe. |
| Ishuzan Stormborn | ||
|---|---|---|
| Homeworld | Ishuze Qi | |
| Doctrine | Urban Warfare, Defensive Operations | |
| Signature Equipment | Power Shield, Storm Pike | |
| Colors | Blue and White | |
The Ishuzan Stormborn were a formation of the Imperial Army raised during the Great Crusade.
Background
Defensive specialists, the Stormborn regiments are renown for their stubborn refusal to give ground. Born into a culture where survival relied on camaraderie - where being alone was tantamount to suicide - an Ishuzan will not willingly abandon their comrades. Their solidarity is such that in combat, they are like living walls behind interlocking shields spewing waves of incandescent death to those that dare to lay siege. Whether they face hordes of xenos, massive war machines or a hostile planet, once they dig-in, the Stormborn will hold the line or die standing.
Homeworld
Doctrine
Wargear
With their planet being constantly covered in intense lightning storms, the Ishuzans are masters at manipulating energy. Each Stormborn is expected to bring his own weaponry, their iconic power shields and storm pikes. These are typically mass-produced, but are individualized by each recruit during his time as a hunter. The planetary government provides the rest of the equipment, including the high-collared flak jackets and portable power plant used to power their armaments.
Tempest Shield
Perhaps the most iconic part of the Stormborn armory, the "Il-Fen" pattern power shield, or more commonly known as Tempest Shields are an important part of Ishuzan culture as well. Each hunter is given one on his first hunt, and is expected to stand at the critical point of the shield wall that will be required to ensure the surface and bring down their prey. Made from the carapace of the massive worms native to their home world, these shields are very durable and can absorb tremendous amounts of energy. The Stormborn like to boast that their shields to be nigh-indestructible. Given the brutal nature of the universe, this is not true, but outlive their owners.
Storm Pike
Traditionally known as an "Shanban" or more simply as an Zap Stick among outsiders, it is perhaps the most prominently used weapon on Ishuze - one reason is practicality. It was first used as a tool by hunters and builders alike, but those who watch Stormborn burn through their foes can attest to their effectiveness in combat. While they are operate similarly to plasma weaponry, they do so on a much smaller scale. A storm pike is thus safer to use, but is only slightly more destructive than a bolter. However, if a sufficient charge is built, the iridescent beam released can burn through power armor.
Blackwalls
An elite formation within the Stormborn, equipped with more advanced power plants and hermetically sealed suits. Often deployed to environments that are so hostile it would make even their fellows think twice. Named after the distinct lack of clan heraldry on their shields, as Blackwall units are not drawn from members of the same hunting guild. Instead, they are recruited from individuals that have demonstrated exemplary skill. This makes the 'promotion' uninviting to most, but it is nonetheless considered a great honor - for the individual and their parent unit. Given their unfamiliarity with their new unit, they are usually less cohesive than typically units, but Blackwalls often develop a sense of iniative - a trait sorely lacking in most Stormborn - that makes them idea for detached duties. Given advanced equipment, their storm pikes are notable more dangerous than standard.
History
Notable Members
Zu-Lei "The Corpse Master" Fon The commanding officer of the 81st Ishuzan Regiment, and an innovative tactician responsible for many military developments within the Stormborn. Notable for being extremely flexible commander from a world typically filled with stubborn traditionalists - being one of the minds responsible for the conception of the Blackwall units. His calm, lighthearted demeanor on the battlefield earned him the respect of his men, and the ire of his enemies. After the disastrous battle at Insert Name, Zu-Lei Fon volunteered to hold the rear-guard. For three days and nights, the tattered remains of the 81st held out against a horde more than ten times their number - with their commanding defiantly taunting the foes each time they were repelled. On the fourth day, an Imperial relief force, supported by elements of the Insert Legion arrived. Exhausted, their foes were quickly flanked, and routed. Later, they found out that most of the 81st were already dead, their shield walls maintained by stiff corpses and their commander was propped up by his spent storm pike - with a grin on his face.