Basilisks
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Salamanders | ||
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Battle Cry | "Into the fires of battle, unto the anvil of war!" and "For the Emperor and His people!" | |
Number | XVIII | |
Founding | First Founding | |
Successors of | N/A | |
Successor Chapters | Storm Giants and Black Dragons are suspected | |
Chapter Master | Tu'Shan | |
Primarch | Vulkan | |
Homeworld | Nocturne | |
Strength | 940 (1 Veteran Company, 6 Battle Companies, 1 Scout Company)* confirmed in novel "Rebirth" | |
Specialty | Flamers and Meltas | |
Allegiance | Imperium of Man | |
Colours | Green, black, gold |
History of the Chapter
- The Basilisks are a chapter of Loyalist Space Marines in Warhammer 40,000.
- The Basilisks' were founded in the 39th Millennium, in response to a foreseen rising threat from Eldar forces. (Later it was theorized that the vision was of this so-called God "Ynnari" the Eldar are touting about the galaxy).
- The chapter is of unknown gene-seed, but the chapter claims to be progeny of the Salamanders.
- Perhaps inspired by the reputation of their supposed Progenitors, the Basilisks make great efforts to leave none behind who may survive to fight again.
Noted Heroes
- Captain Rahmiel of the 10th Company
- Led scout forces against a Farseer of Craftworld Sethoywan, crippling the leadership of their campaign against the Imperial Fists in M.39.862
- Said to be a crack shot with nearly any weapon, a true marksman that inspires his men to greater heights of accuracy (I mean, he gives them rerolls on [1]s at least)
- Brother Ahmed of the Basilisks Librarius
- Banished a Lesser Demon of Khorne, and cleansed the planet Saturio of corruption over the following months