Setting:Brighthammer 40,000/Space Marines (1st edition)
Space Marines also known as SPEES MARENSS!!! are the primary specialized heavy infantry of the Imperium of Man in the universe of BrightHammer40k. They are devoted soldiers/disciples of the Emperor of Man (tha Kewlest guy EVAH). They are dedicated to peace, understanding, and the further advancement in the knowledge and wisdom of the technical, scientific, and spiritual aspects of Humanity.
However not all Marine chapters are strictly either state deputized defenders of Imperium occupied worlds or its central religions. Many centuries after the defeat of Warp Chaos by the Emperor and his son Horus many Space Marine Chapters had slowly begun to separate from the main organized military body of the Imperium and the Adeptus orders primarily due to the now freedom from the terror of Chaos.
These Chapters evolved into what are now commonly known as "Mercenary Chapters". These independent chapters are primarily as their name indicates are soldiers for hire and of fortune hired to protect and go on special missions for clients of high status and wealth throughout the known galaxy.
Both Imperium and Mercenary Space Marines are dedicated not only to the protection of civilians and the completion of their tasked missions but to the spirit of HIGH ADVENTURE that the Brighthammer universe is legendary for.
The following article sections detail the Armor, Weapons, code of chivalry and listing of various Marine chapters.
Marine Chapters
The following section is a complete detailing of all 1st editon Brighthammer Marine Chapters please note that many follow a combination of 1987 Rogue Trader and 6th edition codex rule sets and fluff
Main/Central Chapters
- Angry Marines
- Order Marines
- Mexicarines half mexican, half Chicano ALL MEREEN
- Ordo Explorates Marines (Science Marines)
- Female Marines (63rd Legion)
- Blood Angels (Twilight vampires with Bolter Rifles)
Support Chapters
- Reasonable Marines
- Pretty Marines
- Lazy Marines
- Celestial Marines - The Central Defensive Backbone of the Imperium of Man Teh Celestial Marine Corps is the main defence against the forces of darkness ever since the earliest days of the war between the Emperor and Chaos. Clad in massive golden armor and equipped with Celestial Magna-Star plasma energy based "Redemption Cannons" the Celestial Marines are humanities best chance against the legions of Warp darkness should it return.
Standard Celestial Marine Armor
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Mercenary Marine Chapters
Many Mercenary chapters consist of female marines due to the Heavy inclusion of men into the Adeptus ranks of the central Imperium military system. Far more then most offical Imperial Chapters per capita. And while many chapters are strictly for performing high risk/high pay missions for many others a mercenary life is the main way for many civilans and marines alike to experience a life of high adventure and action.
Geared with complete custom weapons and armor and transported in luxurious custom warp flight capable ships. Mercenary Marines live existences that many even in the Imperial navy can only dream of.
However whenever the definitive call to war arrives many Mercenary chapters are either conscripted or paid into main imperial service
Primary Chapters
- Mercenary Princesses The Mercenary Princesses are a elite chapter of Female marines. Mostly consisting of many of the daughters of elite Imperial Human society throughout the known galaxy. Due to their combined wealth and influence the Princesses have access to the best and most advanced military and space faring/exploratory technologies, including a small legion of automated (Robot) marine armor units to protect/assist them there isn't a mission the Princesses cant complete or walk away from.
- Blue Phoenix as near to a version of the Ultramarines as possible the Blue Phoenix or Independent Science Marines are a Mercenary chapter similar to the Explorates Marines. Dedicated to the pursuit of science, exploration and xenos research the Blue Phoenix exist as an entire mass military/space exploratory force in the outer rim of the Galaxy separate and fully indipendent from the Imperium. Centered on the Phoenix marine controlled aquatic world of Copernica, the Blue Phoenix Marines are the only civilized governmental body that exists peacefully both outside and alongside the Imperium of man.
- Hello Kitty Marines Also more commonly known as "TEH KETTIEH MERIEENS" these felinoid soldiers command their forces from the kitties homeworld of Sanrio. A green and happy world with the cutest WITTLE ITTY BITTY MARINES YOU EVER DID SEE, YES THEY ARE They...oh *cough*cough* ummm...Sorry moving on....
Support Chapters
Descendant Chapters
To be added...
War/Exploration Gear
Heavy or specialized Exploration gear are primarily used/bought by Mercenary Marines due to the simple fact that while some Imperium Marines are ordered on some science or research missions, they are primarily tasked as armed security/escort or a strictly military defensive force and nothing more.
Armor
Next to (or even more important then) a marines weapon is the primary combat/survival armor of a Space Marine. A Marines Power Armor is fully customized according to a Marines rank, position, and Legion/Company and or Chapter affiliation. The only true main difference between Warhammer and BrightHammer armor configuration is that All Marine armor is equipped with Jump packs for near instant maneuverability in any or all combat conditions.
Scout
Also known as "Red Belt armor" due to the obvious well...Red Belt this is the most basic and commonly seen Space Marine armor on most Imperium controlled worlds.
Light and powerful made of a combination of Plasticene and Ceramite the armor composites creates a kind of artificial "chitinous" or exoskeletal like covering over the wearers body like a insect that creates as a complete as possible protection for any marine in most high/extreme combat conditions.
Lightweight and low on wargear and general equipment the Scout armor is built exactly for its namesake, low visibility and quick infiltration of enemy lines, sabotaging and gathering intelligence. Also the armor is used by most basic (non-Specialized) infantry marines due to its central/practical usage as a peacekeeper/SWAT like police action armor.
Tactical
Powerful and highly maneuverable Tactical Marine armor is what comes into play when the situation gets more serious then a bank robbery or hostage negotiation. For full scale war Tactical armor is needed. All basic and commando based imperium infantry use Tactical armor for Heavy combat and swift victory.
Tactical Armor uses far more equipment and weapons then basic Scout armor but is essentially the same in design and ease of movement. However Tactical Armor internally consists of extra layers of Ceramite and paper thin layers of hand forged Ultra-Titanium for extra protection and durability.
