Dark Krakens
| Dark Krakens | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battle Cry | Unknown | |
| Founding | Ultima Founding | |
| Successors of | Salamanders | |
| Successor Chapters | None | |
| Chapter Master | Unknown | |
| Primarch | Vulkan | |
| Homeworld | Naktis | |
| Strength | 1000 | |
| Specialty | Monster Hunting, Aquatic Warfare, Horde-slaying | |
| Allegiance | Imperium | |
| Colours | Purple and Black | |
The Dark Krakens are a Loyalist Space Marine chapter created from the Salamanders Geneseed. Formed during the Ultima Founding, the Dark Krakens are comprised entirely of Primaris Marines. Their homeworld of Naktis is an oceanic night world with only one landmass capable of supporting a fortress monastery. This landmass is surrounded by vast oceans full of bioluminescent megafauna and predators that the natives hunt for food and for sport. Following this Monster Hunter doctrine, Dark Krakens seek out the greatest foes on the battlefield (either in physical size or numbers) and attempt to win the glory of the kill. Being the sons of Chad Vulkan, they have found themselves inspiring citizens and Imperial Guard troops who have started tatooing the Chapter symbol on to themselves and painting decals on wargear and vehicles as good luck charms.
Chapter Appearance
Chapter Colours
The Dark Krakens wear black power armour with purple shoulder pauldrons and arms. The Aquila or Imperialis on the chest plate is dull nickel.
The Chapter badge is worn on the left shoulder plate, and the red squad tactical speciality symbol -- battleline, close support, fire support, Veteran or command -- is on the right.
A white High Gothic numeral inscribed onto the squad speciality symbol on the right shoulder plate indicates squad number.
Chapter Badge
The Dark Krakens' Chapter badge is a white kraken centred on a field of purple.
Dark Krakens Symbols
The number of different symbols the Dark Krakens paints onto their armour is countless, and their meanings are incredibly varied.
The meanings of these can even change depending on their colour or where on a warrior's armour they have been painted. Many are unique to the battle-brother.
They can refer to past battles, the slaying of particular beasts or foes, great victories, awards for bravery, personal or unit-wide oaths, campaigns or aesthetic preference, rank and the area of Naktis from which the warrior hails.
They can also reflect mourning, bitter defeats and terrible shames.
Shown above are but a few examples, as explained below:
- Deathclamp - The Deathclamp is used by the Dark Krakens most commonly to signify being a part of a crushing victory, as well as an oath that they will deliver one.
- Fangcoil - The Fangcoil is typically worn by those who have demonstrated incredible tenacity in battle and overcome ferocious odds. It represents the sinking of teeth into an enemy and not relenting until the foe is vanquished. It is also favoured by Dark Krakens hailing from Naktis' northern polar regions, where life is incredibly arduous for the local population, and to survive each day is a victory unto itself.
- Hammerhead - The Hammerhead is frequently used by Dark Krakens' sergeants to represent the dual aspects of their role, one of the combat commanders and the other as front-line warriors.
- Hydraserpens - Naktis is home to thousands of species of deadly sea snake, many of which display incredible patience when hunting and lethal speed when striking. Particularly popular with 10th Company Space Marines, the Hydraserpens represents total self-control in battle and extreme violence of action.