Angels Scythes
Chapter Master Hydrex
Homeworld Britanica/Logres
Fortress-Monastery Culzean
Known Descendents None
Colours Black, Gold, Gree, White and Red.
Specialty Siege Warfare, Hit-and-Run
Battle Cry For The Forgotten One! And The Stars Belong to Mankind!
Founding Before Age of Apostasy
Timeline, post Apostasy.
012. M37. Chapter Master Empion, Hero of Jericho Falls, Slayer of Warboss Thrashgit, is slayen by the Dark Apostle Gorg during the Second Purge of Lasythern. Third Captain Nermion leads the combined Third, Fourth and Ninth Companies in a hunt across the Lasythern Sub-Sector in battle with the Dark Apostles cultists hordes. Eventually, on the Agri World of Pholien, Nermion slays Gorg in a dual. Nermion is later elected Chapter Master.
032. M37. The Sixth Company moved to end the tyrannical rule of the Arch-Comptroller of Urskhen, who had usurped control of the system governor. Behind the power-mad leader, was found a trail of corruption. The ensuing crusade scoured eight systems, culminating in a final battle on the Despoiler-class battleship
Terminus Senatorium.
301. M37. The Angels Scythes and Solar Hawks Chapters battle against the ork Waaagh! Gritskull.
509. M37. The Angels Scythes Second Company under Kaen crush the anti-Imperial uprising on the world of Alton.
997. M37. First Pacification of Zomithorphe
481. M38. The Angels Scythes under Beneck battle Aldari Pirates in the shadow of the rings of the gas giant Subaron.
500. M38. Chief Librarian Castiel, the Far-Wanderer, invisions a great darkness falling across the 'world of gilded souls.' After much scrying, the world is foreseen to be the Cardinal world of Galenius Trail. Marshalling the Sixth Company under Captain Gorthian, Castiel makes all speed for Galenius Trail. A hundred and one days pass and they arrive to the world, greeted by gold-threaded priests of the Ecclesiarchy and Sisters of Battle, the Space Marines go about fortifying the capital city of Galentail. Less than a week later, the great darkness, a warband of the Black Legion descends upon the cardinal world. A half year after astropath contact is lost, a relief force is dispatched. On arrival to high-orbit of Galenius Trail, a series of high-level astropathic messages are dispatched to the Inquisition. Only the body of Castiel is ever returned to Britanica.
512. M38. Battle of Odelian Belt. The Angels Scythes Fifth Company lands on Odelian Belth, a civilised world on the edge of Segmentum Solar, to investigate a distress call from the planetary governor. As the Space Marines investigate the ruins of the governor's spire, the Scythes are attacked by a band of possessed Traitor Marines. Surrounded and outnumbered, the Scythes try to break out - focusing all their strength on one point. Captain Robern bought valuable time for his brothers by seeking out and attacking the enemy leader. Although his eviscerator was destroyed, and his right arm was torn from his body, he struck down his foe and led the Scythes out of the ambush.
Less than a third of the Angels Scythes escaped the ambush. In the aftermath of the battle, Robern orders the capital destroyed by a volley of lance and macrocannon's firing.
665.M38. Phrasus End. Chapter Master Phrasus leads elements of the First and Ninth against the Warband of the Chaos Sorcerer Ihando. Although victorious, Phrasus is mortally wounded and dies aboard the battle-barge Umbra Victorum.
669. M38. First Captain Nixron, Hero of The Muntanus Cascade, leads a string of successive explorations of forgotten vaults of forgotten Chapters. Recovered in which are dozens of suits of Terminator armour, of pattern's older than the common Indomitus. For these actions, the Chapter faces censure by the Dark Angels and their successors. In the aftermath of Nixron's unlikely death on the world of Heavenfall, the Dark Angels are linked to his demise.
921. M38. In recognition for his duty in the Siege of Corthia, brother Casandro is promoted to Sergeant. Immediately after his promotion, he is sent to join the Deathwatch. Upon his return, he brings with him the boltgun Strakenhoff.
923. M38. Battle of Sanctitude XI. Reclusiarch Aluctus does battle with the Bloodthirster Gari Quo'Var, the Unsantified. Aluctus manages to banish the daemon, but at the cost of a grand chapel and his own life. The people of Sanctitude XI construct a statue in his honour, the Reclusiarch's skull-helm is used in its construction.
100. M39. Purge of Space Hulk Tenebris. Sergeant Racine of the First Company leads his squad into the Space Hulk Tenebris. Upon survey, it was determined that the Hulk is infested both by ork's and by a chaos cult. The entire Chapter is embroiled in the cleansing of the Hulk. In the aftermath of the purging, some three hundred and fifty Astartes were killed.
289. M39. Cleansing of Vartek.
303. M39. Battle of Night's Cull.
448. M39. Second Invasion of Britannia. Britanica is invaded by a warband of the Emperor's Children under Glory-lord Nicholas. The Emperor's Children are repulsed in orbit by the skill of Fleet Master Galen.
480. M39. Hunt for Kyr. Pirate-king Kyr rallies to him a warp-capable fleet of over a dozen craft, striking from the Huntika Nebula, Imperial convoy's are raided in quick succession. It is by request of the Sector Commander that the Chapter deploys elements of the Eight Company to hunting the pirates. Within a solar year Pirate-king Kyr is but a myth.
484. M39. Relief of Bellus. Captain Zulron of the Eight Company answers a distress call from the world of Bellus, to which he finds a Mordian Regiment under siege by Iron Warriors. Using a masterful campaign of rapid-strike with land speeders at its core, The Angels Scythes annihilate the traitors. The land speeders of the Company are able to quickly weave in-and-out of return-fire from the traitors of the Ultima Line, where they destroy the siege cannons present. The bulk of the Companies assault squads launch a lightning-fast assault on the left salient edge of the Iron Warrior's.
Supported by counter-battery fire from the Mordians and his own land speeders and gunships Zulron leads a final assault on the Warsmith Kestron's main encampment. Shortly afterwards the Mordians depart Bellus with tales of warriors that struck like black-lightning.
511. M39. Euphotarn Incident. When the world of Euphotarn was struck by a chaos insurrection, the planetary governor sent out a plea for immediate assistance. As Euphotarn falls under the remit of Segmentum Solar, the Angels Scythes deploy the Sixth Company under Captain Varen. However, upon arrival Varen discovers that forces of the Angels Revenant are already fighting the rebels. Angered by the slight against the Chapter, Varen orders an immediate assault on the rebel command in the Hive Tempstorum. Though suffering high casualties over the two day battle, the Scythes claim victory. This brought the Revenant's captain to chastine Varen, for not obeying the tenant of the Codex Astartes and ignoring his commands, claiming he was the senior of the two. In the aftermath of the Eupotarn Incident, the two Chapters can never fight besides one another without an honour duel to the death.
775. M39. Cleansing of Gyptkur,
789. M39. Chapter Master Erdon launches the Eisenhower Crusade. In which the Chapter gains many honours but is reduced to a third of its numbers.
916. M39. Assault on Cador's Hold. In their first major deployment since the Eisenhower Crusade, the Fifth and Seventh Companies are deployed to crush the rebellion on Cador's Hold. In less than a day, the rebellion is crushed in its entirety.
930. M39. Omega War. For over a decade, the Alpha Legion under the so-called Lord of Omega kept the Chapter engaged in a protracted war. In the aftermath of the war, over a dozen worlds are used as battlegrounds between the two forces, it is unknown if the Lord of Omega is slayen or remains at large.
001. M40. Hrud Incursion. The Chapter sees intense combat against a Hrub Migration.
004. M40. Alchethron's Revenge. Disgraced Rear-Admiral Erasmus leads a battlegroup consisting of his flagship, the Heart of Neptune, and six cruisers against the shipyards of the Forge World Psiphon. The small fleet of Mechanicus vessels is soon destroyed at the cost of two of Erasmus vessels. After the ship battle he destroys over half of the shipyards and the ships under construction and refit. One of these ships being the Hunter-class vessel Britanica's Respite, former vessel of Fleet Master Alchetron. In retaliation for the destruction of the ship and Mechanicus assets, Alchetron is charged with bringing Erasmus to justice. After a one month hunt Alchethron eventually corners Erasmus and boards his vessel. Eventually, Alchetron is brought to Psiphon where he is subjugated to extensive neural-reconditioning and is given multiple pain-stimulators. For repayment two new Hunter-class vessels are provided to the Angels.
119. M40. Khyres Hunt. Tenth Captain Khyres leads his Scouts in a hunt against the Night Lords on the tidally locked Ice world of Weis. By the end of the hunt, Khyres expects all surviving Scouts to shortly be granted the black carapace.
332. M40. Shadowsun War.
658. M40. Siege of Prax.
752. M40. Second Pacification of Zomithorphe.
752. M40. In an undisclosed event, half of the Tenth Company is killed.
953. M40. Battle of The Eyrie. The starport of Eyrie within the Neu System is a major part in supply lines for Crusade's in the area. The Iron Warrior Warsmith Fex launches an assault on the Eyrie to disrupt the coming Neutrog Crusade. At the cost of half the Third Company, Fex's assault is repulsed.
999. M40. Subjugation of Melthroxia.
221. M41. Battle of Valithria. The Angels Scythes committed four companies to the Battle of Valithria.
444. M41. The Angels Scythes crush an Alpha Legion cell on the orbital station of Zerbyen.
745. M41. Second Battle of Redemption III. The Angels Scythes and Iron Champions Chapters battle against a Warband of Iron Warriors, Black Legion and Word Bearers.
884. M41. The young Fourth Captain Hydrex is promoted to Chapter Master after the death of his predecessor Kayrhon at the hands of Farseer Althecia. Hydrex launches an assault on the Exodite world Lurshan. Farseer Althecia arrives at the head of a host of howling banshees and dire avengers. Hydrex slays the Farseer in personal combat, taking her head as the sun set and the host was broken.
895. M41. Battle of Iskyar. Venerable Dreadnought Orfeo awakens to find the Fourth Company in combat with the Tau on the ocean world of Iskyar. Orfeo rallied the Scythes to him, preventing them from being routed by the xenos. Orfeo personally destroys the battlesuit of the tau leader. He later supports the promotion of Robunson to the captaincy.
917. M41. Company Champion of the Seventh Company Aeros is seconded to the Deathwatch. During his secondment he leads his kill team against Tyranids on the jungle world of Kashmir.
953. M41. Hellux Tragedy. The Third and Seventh Companies lose many of their senior officers. On return to Britanica, Chapter Master Hydrex eleveates Kasarian to Captain of the Third and Cassador to the Seventh.
954. M41. First Company engages Tyranids on Morn's World.
957. M41. Master of the Forge Praxmor leads a forry into the data-vault of the besieged Forge World Encar.
997. M41. Captain Kasarian leads Third Company in combat against Dark Eldar raiders.
999. M41. Third Siege of Britanica. Warsmith Fex launches an assault upon Britanica with assistance from xenos mercenaries and Alpha Legion elements. In the end, the Chapter repulses the invaders for minimal losses on both sides.
011. M42. The Chapter is provided with the technology to produce Primais Marines.
012. M42. The Fifth Company is devastated, all Primaris Marines are reorganised into the Fifth Company under Captain Michael.
039. M42. Talason Compliance. Hydrex leads the recapture of the world of Talason from the tau.
060. M42. The Tenth Company sees combat against savage ork's on the world of Tlaloc.
Gene-seed
The Gene-seed of the Angels Scythes is still capable of producing all nineteen of the organs needed to transform a mortal boy into a Space Marine. Moreover, there is little evidence of mutation or fault in the Geen-seed observed over time.
Culture
The Angels Scythes pride themselves on their martial history. They hold a certain fluidity to them: from the stern stock-still stance of a warrior on a besieged citadel, to the fluid sword-dance of a swordmaster in a violent melee. They believe that they must be fluid in their readiness to resist mankind's enemies.
The Chapter Master is called the High King of Britanica.
Due to their earliest battle's being against the Treacherous - and in their eyes - tainted Ecclesiarchy, the Scythes are far from pleased to work besides them or the Sisters of Battle. Their disdain has gone as far as to outright verge on Heresy to some, claiming it is the Ecclesiarchy zealous actions which draw's people to Chaos.
The Chapter also follows some of the teachings of the people of their homeworld.
It is not uncommon to find Scythes engaged in a hunt for some of Britannica's many beasts, or even taming some of them for use in battle. It is due to their forefathers teaching that they place such high value on comradery. A leather kilt has been observed to be gifted to certain warriors.
Organisation.
The Angels Scythes follow the Codex Astartes loosely, seeing it as being more guidelines than solid laws. The most notable difference from the Codex Astartes is the Sixth Company, due to losses included in the Age of Apostasy, the Sixth Company upholds the same role as the Second through Fifth.
The Chapter also elects its Chapter Master by vote. Each Captain may stand, and is then made to duel the others, then the last two are voted upon, and the one with the most votes wins.
The Chapter Master can also be usurped if voted by the Chapter Council.
Chapter Disposition.
Chapter Command.
Hydrex, Chapter Master and High King of Britanica.
Honour Guard.
Equarries and Servitors.
Armoury
Master of the Forge, Arius.
25 Techmarines.
Servitors.
45 Battle Tanks.
14 Land Raiders.
25 Gunships.
Apothecarium.
Chief Apothecary, Sextus.
18 Apothecaries.
Fleet Command.
Fleet Master, Wren.
2 Battle-Barges.
11 Strike Cruisers.
22 Rapid Stike vessels.
65 Thunderhawk gunships and transports.
Librarius.
Chief Librarian, Baelon.
4 Epistolaries.
7 Codicers.
10 Lexicanum
11 Acolytus.
Chaplaincy.
High Chaplain, Avedon.
Reclusiarch, Narren.
12 Chaplains.
First Company, Sentinels of Britanica.
First Captain Arcean, Regent of Britanica.
2 Lieutenants.
Company Ancinet.
Company Champion.
100 Vetrean Marines.
5 Dreadnoughts.
Second Company, Victors.
Captain Gaius, Master of Honours.
2 Lieutenants.
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
6 Battleline Squads.
2 Close Support Squads.
2 Fire Support Squads.
3 Dreadnoughts.
Third Company, The Bladesworn.
Captain Kasarian, Bearer of The Blade.
2 Lieutenants
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
6 Battleline Squads.
2 Close Support Squads.
2 Fire Support Squads.
2 Dreadnoughts.
Fourth Company, Guardians of Culzean.
Captain Robunsen, Master of Shields.
2 Lieutenants
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
6 Battleline Squads.
2 Close Support Squads.
2 Fire Support Squads.
4 Dreadnoughts.
Fifth Company, Sons of Tribulation.
Captain Michael, Master of Marches.
2 Lieutenants
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
6 Battleline Squads.
2 Close Support Squads.
2 Fire Support Squads.
3 Dreadnoughts.
Sixth Company, Keepers of Lore.
Captain Torrik, Master of Lore.
2 Lieutenants.
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
6 Battleline Squads.
2 Close Support Squads.
2 Fire Support Squads.
2 Dreadnoughts.
Seventh Company, Hammers of Britannica..
Captain Cassador, Wielder of Wrath.
2 Lieutenants
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
10 Battleline Squads.
3 Dreadnoughts.
Eight Company, Lances of Truth.
Captain Colten, Master of Charges.
2 Lieutenants
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
10 Close Support Squads
1 Dreadnought.
Ninth Company, The Relic Guard.
Captain Nakir, Master of Sieges.
2 Lieutenants
Company Champion.
Company Ancient.
10 Fire Support Squads.
4 Dreadnoughts.
Tenth Company, Scions of Britanica.
Captain Rhys, Master of Recruits.
2 Lieutenants
Chaplain
Apothecary
Scout Squads.
Company Disposition.
The Angels Scythes do not use squad numbers or Company Colours.
Instead, they use helm colour to donate rank in squad. Green for Sergeant, dark green for vetrean. White for squad second, red for rest of squad.
Recruitments.
The Angels Scythes recruit their aspirants from their homeworld of Britanica. The contests are held every decade at the foot of Mountain Maximus, the Aspirants must first journey from all across Britanica to the city of Empius. The journey claims many youths, be the cause of the local fauna and fauna, to other competitors and barbaric tribes folk. Once the five hundred victors are chosen, they are taken from Mountain Maximus to the Forge of Renewal. From here, they are further whittled down to half their numbers. Next, they fast and remain a vigil for two days and two nights. Those that pass (little more than one hundred) are then taken to Culzean.
Noted Elements of the Angels Scythes.
Fleet.
Crescent Eclipse, battle-barge and flagship.
Umbra Victorum, battle-barge.
Slayer of Dusk, strike cruiser of Third Company.
Spectral Valour, strike cruiser of the Fifth Company.
Aircraft.
Maximus' Honour, Personal Thunderhawk of the High King.
Spear of Honour, Stormraven.
Vehicles.
Warspite, Land Raider of First Company.
Hammer of Britanica, Predator seconded to Ninth Company.
Notable Members.
Maximus, Terminator Sergeant and later Chapter Master of the Angels Scythes during the Age of Apostasy. Entombed in Mount Maximus.
Empion, Chapter Master after Maximus, slayen by Dark Apostle Gorg.
Nermion, the Third Captain who avenged Empion, is elected Chapter Master for his actions.
Phrasus, Chapter Master during mid M38.
Erdon, Chapter Master who launched the Eisenhower Crusade
Castiel, Chief Librarian at Galenius Trail.
Aluctus, Reclusiarch that is slain during Battle at Sanctitude XI, whilst banishing Bloodthirster.
Kaen, Second Captain at Alton.
Gorthian, Sixth Captain at Galenius Trail.
Beneck, Captain during M38.
Robern, Fifth Captain at Battle of Odelian Belt.
Nixron, First Captain during M38.
Zulron, Eighth Captain during Relief of Bellus.
Varen, Sixth Captain during Euphotarn Incident
Khyres, Tenth Captain in early M40.
Praxmor, former Master of The Forge.
Hydrex, Former Fourth Captain, now Chapter Master.
Arius, Master of The Forge.
Sextus, Chief Apothecary.
Baelon, Chief Librarian.
Avedon, High Chaplain.
Narren, Reclusiarch.
Wren, Fleet Master.
Santar, Master of the Honour Guard.
Arcean, First Captain, Regent of Britanica.
Areon, Chaplain.
Varon, Vetrean Sergeant, Tartaros-pattern, Squad Varon.
Amon, Autocannon specialist, Squad Varon.
Kadon, Vetrean Sergeant, Cataphractii-pattern, Squad Kadon.
Cassador, Contemptor Dreadnought, First Company.
Gaius, Second Captain, Master of Watch.
Kasarian, Third Captain, Bearer of The Blade.
Robunsen, Fourth Captain, Master of Shields.
Michale, Fifth Captain, Master of Marches
Numeon, Librarian.
Guz, Company Ancinet.
Nox, Sergeant, Squad Nox.
Torrik, Sixth Captain, Master of Lore.
Barremon, Chaplain.
Nemeter, Vetrean Sergeant, Squad Nemeter,
Orfeo, Venerable Dreadnought.
Cassador, Seventh Captain, Wielder of Wrath.
Britolia, Chaplain.
Colten, Eighth Captain, Master of Charge.
Nakir, Ninth Captain, Master of Sieges.
Rhys, Tenth Captain, Master of Recruits.