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The '''Flesh Tearers''' are a [[Second Founding]] [[chapter]], created when the [[Blood Angels]] legion split up after the [[Horus Heresy]] in accordance with the [[Codex Astartes]]. They suffer from a mutation in their [[gene-seed]], making them far more prone to suffer the [[Black Rage]] than other chapters with Blood Angels [[gene-seed]]. If no cure is found the chapter is likely to be extinct within the next two millennia. The Flesh Tearers are also ill-famed for their savageness and thirst for blood in battle.
 
  
 
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|Name=Flesh Tearers
 
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|Founding Chapter=[[Blood Angels]]{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|5c}}
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|Founding=[[Second Founding]]{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|5c}}
|Chapter Master=[[Gabriel Seth]]{{Fn|4}}
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|Chapter Master=[[Gabriel Seth]]{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|5d}}
|Descendants=None
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|Descendants=None{{Fn|2}}
|Homeworld=[[Cretacia]]
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|Fortress-Monastery=Unknown
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|Colours=Red, with black helmet, backpack and pauldrons.{{Fn|17}}
 
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The '''Flesh Tearers''' are a [[Second Founding]] [[chapter]], created when the [[Blood Angels]] legion split up after the [[Horus Heresy]] in accordance with the [[Codex Astartes]]. They suffer from a mutation in their [[gene-seed]], making them far more prone to suffer the [[Black Rage]] than other chapters with Blood Angels [[gene-seed]]. If no cure is found the chapter is likely to be extinct within the next two millennia. The Flesh Tearers are also ill-famed for their savageness and thirst for blood in battle.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|45}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
[[Image:Flesh Tearers.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Space Marine of the Flesh Tearers.{{Fn|19}}]]
 
[[Image:Flesh Tearers.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Space Marine of the Flesh Tearers.{{Fn|19}}]]
[[Image:Flesh Tearers RT Colors.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Flesh Tearers, original color scheme (W40K Rogue Trader).{{Fn|6}}]]
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[[Image:Flesh Tearers RT Colors.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Flesh Tearers, original colour scheme (W40K Rogue Trader).{{Fn|6}}]]
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The Flesh Tearers Chapter was created in [[M31]] when [[Roboute Guilliman]] decreed in his [[Codex Astartes]] that no longer should a single individual control the might of an entire [[Space Marine Legion]]. Thus, the [[Blood Angels]] were divided into several [[Successor Chapter]]s; one of these being the Flesh Tearers under [[Chapter Master]] [[Nassir Amit]]{{Fn|31}}. Their reputation for blood-letting quickly spread in the aftermath of the [[Horus Heresy]], indicating that the extensive flaw in their gene-seed was already present at their creation. Instead of checking the rumours of entire populations wiped out, the [[High Lords of Terra]] simply looked at the long list of worlds pacified and dismissed the accompanying casualty lists as inconsequential.{{Cite This}} Amit and his followers were still reeling from the death of [[Sanguinius]] during the [[Siege of Terra]], and they eventually gave into their resentment and anger.{{Fn|31}}
  
The Flesh Tearers Chapter was created in [[M31]] when [[Roboute Guilliman]] decreed in his [[Codex Astartes]] that no longer should a single individual control the might of an entire [[Space Marine Legion]]. Thus the [[Blood Angels]] were divided into several [[Successor Chapter]]s; one of these being the Flesh Tearers. Their reputation for blood-letting quickly spread in the aftermath of the [[Horus Heresy]], indicating that the extensive flaw in their gene-seed was already present at their creation.  Instead of checking the rumours of entire populations wiped out, the [[High Lords of Terra]] simply looked at the long list of worlds pacified and dismissed the accompanying casualty lists as inconsequential.{{Cite This}}
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After years as a [[Crusade|crusading]] [[chapter]], Nassir Amit eventually settled the Flesh Tearers on an extremely hostile [[Death World]] known as [[Cretacia]]. A lost colony of primordial humans proved perfect recruits for the chapter, being pure of taint and extremely strong. Amit became obsessed with Cretacia, believing it to be the manifestation of the Flesh Tearers' own nature, hoping that if he could tame its peaks he could temper the edges of his own fury.{{Fn|31}}
  
After thousands of years as a [[Crusade|crusading]] [[chapter]] the Flesh Tearers eventually settled on an extremely hostile [[Death World]] known as [[Cretacia]]. A lost colony of primordial humans proved perfect recruits for the chapter, being pure of taint and extremely strong. The world lies deep in the galactic west{{Fn|2}}.
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The chapter has since become more and more dependent on the easy access to recruits, as their gene-seed mutation gradually worsens. More and more marines succumb to the [[Black Rage]], with few marines older than two centuries. As of late [[M41]], the Flesh Tearers only have 4 full [[Space Marine Company|Companies]] of marines, less than half of the normal number. If the degradation of their gene-seed continues at the same rate they will count no more than 200 marines within a millennium.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|45}} The Chapter has not used the process of [[Insanguination]] for millennia, and few know whether this has caused the wide presence of the [[Black Rage]] and [[Red Thirst]] among its members.{{Fn|43a}}
  
The chapter has since become more and more dependent on the easy access to recruits, as their gene-seed mutation gradually worsens. More and more marines succumb to the [[Black Rage]], with few marines older than two centuries.{{Fn|2}} As of late [[M41]], the Flesh Tearers only have 4 full [[Companies]] of marines, less than half of the normal number. If the degradation of their gene-seed continues at the same rate they will count no more than 200 marines within a millennium.{{Cite This}}
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Over the years several Imperial bodies have questioned the combat doctrines and sanity of the Flesh Tearers. Many have refused to fight alongside the chapter, disgusted by their savagery in combat or fearing they would get caught up in the bloodshed along with the enemy. The chapter has been under [[Inquisitorial]] investigation since the [[The Kallern Massacres]] of [[M36]].{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|45}}
  
Over the years several Imperial bodies have questioned the combat doctrines and sanity of the Flesh Tearers. Many have refused to fight alongside the chapter, disgusted by their savagery in combat or fearing they would get caught up in the bloodshed along with the enemy. The chapter has been under [[Inquisitorial]] investigation since the [[Kallern Massacres]] of [[M36]].{{Cite This}}
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By the [[Age of the Dark Imperium]] the Flesh Tearers were greatly reduced, particularly after taking part in the [[Devastation of Baal]].{{Fn|43a}} However despite the skepticism of Chapter Master [[Gabriel Seth]], the Chapter has received an influx of new [[Primaris Space Marine]] recruits.{{Fn|31a}}
  
 
==Recent History==
 
==Recent History==
*'''544-546.[[M32]]'''. The [[War of the Beast]]{{Fn|20}}
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*'''544-546.[[M32]]:''' The [[War of the Beast]]{{Fn|20}}
*'''371'''.M41. [[Acata Uprising]]{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|18}}
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*'''???.[[M36]]:''' The [[Zurcon Massacres]].{{Fn|28}}
*'''799'''.M41. The '''Flesh Tearers''', along with nine regiments of [[Imperial Guard]] and elements of the [[Astral Knights]], assisted the [[Grey Knights]] in defeating the daemonic incursion of [[M'kar the Reborn]] on the world of [[Acralem]]. M'kar would eventually fall to a young [[Kaldor Draigo]]{{Fn|10}}
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*'''371.[[M41]]:''' [[Acata Uprising]]{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|18}}
*'''813'''.M41. The Flesh Tearers participated in the [[Achilus Crusade]], appearing unheralded at [[Herisor]], to buy time against [[Hive Fleet Dagon]] in the [[Orpheus Salient]] so the Imperial forces could prepare defences. Taking heavy losses they are now rearming in their strike cruiser stationed in [[Eleusis]], although there are reports of several squads hunting a hidden enemy in the depths of shrine cities.{{Fn|11}}
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*'''799.M41:''' The Flesh Tearers, along with nine [[Imperial Guard Regiment|regiments]] of [[Imperial Guard]] and elements of the [[Astral Knights]], assisted the [[Grey Knights]] in defeating the daemonic incursion of [[M'kar the Reborn]] on the world of [[Acralem]]. M'kar would eventually fall to a young [[Kaldor Draigo]]{{Fn|10}}
*'''820'''.M41. The chapter responds to an unfolding conflict in the [[Adeonis Sector]] and battle against a tide of [[Tzeentch]] [[Daemon]]s. Ultimately sealing off the [[Warp Rift]], the victory is not as simple as it first seems when the scheming [[Changeling]] is revealed to be laying at the heart of the conflict. Manipulating the strands of fate, the Changeling has plans afoot to not only strike a blow against [[Khorne]], but to also tempt the Flesh Tearers towards damnation.{{Fn|16}}
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*'''813.M41:''' [[Achilus Crusade]] — The Flesh Tearers appeared unheralded at [[Herisor]], to buy time against [[Hive Fleet Dagon]] in the [[Orpheus Salient]] so the Imperial forces could prepare defences. Taking heavy losses they are now rearming in their strike cruiser stationed in [[Eleusis]], although there are reports of several squads hunting a hidden enemy in the depths of shrine cities.{{Fn|11}}
*'''837'''.M41. Flesh Tearers under the command of [[Gabriel Seth]] once again massacred innocents, much to the chagrin of the [[Space Wolves]], leading to the battle known as [[Honour's End]], where brother fought brother over the Flesh Tearers' uncontrolled bloodlust.{{Fn|9}}
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*'''820.M41:''' The chapter responds to an unfolding conflict in the [[Adeonis Sector]] and battle against a tide of [[Tzeentch]] [[Daemon]]s. Ultimately sealing off the [[Warp Rift]], the victory is not as simple as it first seems when the scheming [[Changeling]] is revealed to be laying at the heart of the conflict. Manipulating the strands of fate, the Changeling has plans afoot to not only strike a blow against [[Khorne]], but to also tempt the Flesh Tearers towards damnation.{{Fn|16}}
*'''910-911'''.[[M41]]. The Flesh Tearers took part in the [[Siege of Hypnoth]] against the [[Necron]] [[Sautekh Dynasty]]. Despite fierce resistance, the world ultimately fell to the [[xenos]] invaders.{{Fn|14}}
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*'''837.M41:''' Flesh Tearers under the command of [[Gabriel Seth]] once again massacred innocents, much to the chagrin of the [[Space Wolves]], leading to the battle known as [[Honour's End]], where brother fought brother over the Flesh Tearers' uncontrolled bloodlust.{{Fn|9}}
*'''986'''.[[M41]]. A company of Flesh Tearers is wiped out in the [[Swordwind Strikes]].
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*'''910-911.[[M41]]:''' [[Siege of Hypnoth]] The Flesh Tearers were among the [[Imperial]] forces that fought against the [[Necron]] [[Sautekh Dynasty]]. Despite fierce resistance, the world ultimately fell to the [[xenos]] invaders.{{Fn|14}}
*'''991'''.[[M41]]. The Flesh Tearers would take part in the [[Stromark Civil War]] alongside the [[Angels Encarmine]] and terrify the worlds of the [[Stromark System]] into submission.{{Fn|5a}}
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*'''986.[[M41]]:''' A company of Flesh Tearers is wiped out in the [[Swordwind Strikes]].
*'''998'''.[[M41]]. The Flesh Tearers took part in the [[Third War for Armageddon]], in which five [[Companies]]{{Fn|1}} were deployed in the [[Fire Wastes]] alongside the [[Sisters of Battle]] of the [[Order of the Argent Shroud]]. Their combined force was fighting against [[Warboss|Warlord]] [[Rukglum]]'s artillery unit, deployed within the settlement of [[Gaius Point]]. Civilians in the area had formed a rabble militia to help the Imperial forces and to protect their homes. The Flesh Tearers deployed behind the [[Orks]] and pushed them onto the waiting guns of the militia and Sisters. After wiping out the main body of the [[Orks]], the Flesh Tearers proceeded to mount the barricades and slaughter the militia in their insatiable bloodlust. The Sisters withdrew rather than having to fight their former ally. The leader of the [[Order of the Argent Shroud]] has since reported this incident to the [[Inquisition]], demanding the destruction of this Chapter.{{Cite This}}
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*'''991.[[M41]]:''' The Flesh Tearers would take part in the [[Stromark Civil War]] alongside the [[Angels Encarmine]] and terrify the worlds of the [[Stromark System]] into submission.{{Fn|5a}}
*'''998'''.[[M41]]: The Flesh Tearers aid the [[Blood Angels]] in the [[Cryptus Campaign]]
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*'''998.[[M41]]:''' [[Third War for Armageddon]] — Five [[Space Marine Company|companies]]{{Fn|1}} were deployed in the [[Fire Wastes]] alongside the [[Sisters of Battle]] of the [[Order of the Argent Shroud]]. Their combined force was fighting against [[Warboss|Warlord]] [[Rukglum]]'s artillery unit, deployed within the settlement of [[Gaius Point]]. Civilians in the area had formed a rabble militia to help the Imperial forces and to protect their homes. The Flesh Tearers deployed behind the [[Orks]] and pushed them onto the waiting guns of the militia and Sisters. After wiping out the main body of the [[Orks]], the Flesh Tearers proceeded to mount the barricades and slaughter the militia in their insatiable bloodlust. The Sisters withdrew rather than having to fight their former ally. The leader of the [[Order of the Argent Shroud]] has since reported this incident to the [[Inquisition]], demanding the destruction of this Chapter.{{Fn|36}}
*'''999'''.[[M41]]: The Flesh Tearers are the first to heed [[Commander Dante]]'s call for aid in defending [[Baal]] from simultaneous invasions by [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]] and a [[daemon]] army led by [[Ka'Bandha]], dispatching their entire chapter without hesitation.{{Fn|5b}} The Flesh Tearers fought against the Tyranids alongside the Blood Angels in the subsequent [[Devastation of Baal]].
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*'''998.[[M41]]:''' The Flesh Tearers aid the [[Blood Angels]] in the [[Cryptus Campaign]].{{Cite this}}
*'''???.[[M42]]''': The [[Red Scar Campaign]]
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*'''999.[[M41]]:''' The Flesh Tearers are the first to heed [[Commander Dante]]'s call for aid in defending [[Baal]] from simultaneous invasions by [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]] and a [[daemon]] army led by [[Ka'Bandha]], dispatching their entire chapter without hesitation.{{Fn|5b}} The Flesh Tearers fought against the Tyranids alongside the Blood Angels in the subsequent [[Devastation of Baal]]. The battle further dwindled the Chapters numbers, reducing them from barely a third of a [[Codex Chapter]] to no more than a [[Space Marine Company|Company]] at best.{{Fn|43a}} An influx of new [[Primaris Space Marine]] recruits has seen them currently maintain at least 2/3rds Chapter strength.{{Fn|31}}
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*'''???.[[M42]]:''' Following the [[Devastation of Baal]], Gabriel Seth orders the Flesh Tearers [[4th Company (Flesh Tearers)|4th Company]] under [[Chaplain]] [[Dumah]] and Captain [[Tanthius]] return to [[Cretacia]] to reestablish the Chapters rule there. Accompanied by other elements of the fleet including the [[Death Company]], the Flesh Tearers arrive back at their homeworld to find it threatened by [[Genestealer Cult]]s, which they purge.{{Fn|44}}
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*'''???.[[M42]]:''' The [[Red Scar Campaign]].{{Cite this}}
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*'''???.[[M42]]:''' The [[Angel's Halo]] Campaign against [[Hive Fleet Leviathan]].{{Fn|30b}}
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*'''???.[[M42]]:''' Battle on [[Duomos]] against [[Orks]].{{Fn|43b}}
  
 
====Dates Unknown====
 
====Dates Unknown====
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*Aiding the [[Ordo Xenos]] [[Inquisitor]] [[Hyboran]] in crushing the [[Xorln Infestation]].{{Cite this}}
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*Defeating the [[Bonescar]] Warband on [[Vetix IV]].{{Cite this}}
 
*The Flesh Tearers initially declined the tithe of initiates proposed by the [[Blood Angels]] on [[Baal]] during the recent conclave meeting of the [[Sanguinius]] bloodline, called by [[Chapter Master]] [[Dante]] to discuss the fate of the [[Blood Angels|Founding Chapter]]. However, after assisting in the defeat of [[Fabius Bile]]'s [[Bloodfiends]] the Flesh Tearers agreed to lend their support to the Blood Angels.{{Fn|7}}
 
*The Flesh Tearers initially declined the tithe of initiates proposed by the [[Blood Angels]] on [[Baal]] during the recent conclave meeting of the [[Sanguinius]] bloodline, called by [[Chapter Master]] [[Dante]] to discuss the fate of the [[Blood Angels|Founding Chapter]]. However, after assisting in the defeat of [[Fabius Bile]]'s [[Bloodfiends]] the Flesh Tearers agreed to lend their support to the Blood Angels.{{Fn|7}}
  
==Organisation==
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==Chapter Disposition==
 
[[Image:FTTerminator.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Flesh Tearers [[Terminator]]{{Fn|15}}]]
 
[[Image:FTTerminator.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Flesh Tearers [[Terminator]]{{Fn|15}}]]
The Flesh Tearers was originally a standard [[Codex Chapter]], but has over the millennia evolved into a pure assault force. Being obsessed with bloodshed often mean that they will close in on the enemy with utmost speed and engage in close combat. Flesh Tearers operations therefore have large numbers of [[assault marine]]s and transport-mounted squads.
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The Flesh Tearers were originally a standard [[Codex Chapter]], but have over the millennia evolved into a pure assault force. Being obsessed with bloodshed often mean that they will close in on the enemy with utmost speed and engage in close combat.{{citethis}} Flesh Tearers operations therefore have large numbers of [[assault marine]]s and transport-mounted squads.{{Fn|1}} The Flesh Tearers deviate from most other Blood Angels successor Chapters in that their [[Death Company]] is a standing force.{{Fn|43a}}.
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The low number of marines has also led to an unexpected diversity in skills among the Flesh Tearers, with each marine being proficient in [[Tactical Squad|tactical]], [[Devastator Squad|devastator]], vehicular, and [[Assault Squad|assault]] roles. The chapter has few vehicles apart from [[Rhino]]s and [[Razorback]]s (a few [[Whirlwinds]] and one [[Baal Predator]] are also present). The exception to this are [[Death Company Dreadnought]]s, which due to the Chapter's doctrine and genetic defects are fielded in large numbers. Above all else, however, [[Assault Squad]]s are the dominant force of the Flesh Tearers and are fielded in above-average numbers.{{Fn|29}}
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Flesh Tearers Company markings mirror those of the [[Blood Angels]]:{{Fn|5f}}
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*[[1st Company (Flesh Tearers)|1st Company]] - White/Silver Skull{{Fn|5e}}
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*[[2nd Company (Flesh Tearers)|2nd Company]] - Yellow/Gold Blood Drop{{Fn|5e}}
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*[[3rd Company (Flesh Tearers)|3rd Company]] - White/Silver Blood Drop{{Fn|5e}}
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*[[4th Company (Flesh Tearers)|4th Company]] - Green/Adamantite Blood Drop{{Fn|5e}}
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If the Chapter regains strength, the Company markings will progress the same way.{{Cite this}} Squad Number designation is Low Gothic numerals on the right knee pad.{{Fn|5f}}
  
The low number of marines has also led to an unexpected diversity in skills among the Flesh Tearers, with each marine being proficient in [[Tactical Squad|tactical]], [[Devastator Squad|devastator]], vehicular and [[Assault Squad|assault]] roles. The chapter has few vehicles apart from [[Rhino]]s and [[Razorback]]s (a few [[Whirlwinds]] and one [[Baal Predator]] are also present).
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Because of the genetic flaw that has ravaged the Chapter, the Flesh Tearers maintain an unusually large number of Space Marines with [[Apothecary]] training.{{Fn|29}}
  
Flesh Tearers Company markings mirror those of the [[Blood Angels]].{{Fn|5c}}
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==Gene-Seed==
*1st Company - White Skull{{Fn|5c}}
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*{{Main|Red Thirst}}
*2nd Company - Yellow/Gold Blood Drop{{Fn|5c}}
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*{{Main|Black Rage}}
*3rd Company - White/Silver Blood Drop{{Fn|5c}}
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The Flesh Tearers suffer an abnormal mutation in their [[Gene-Seed]], which makes them more susceptible to the [[Red Thirst]] and [[Black Rage]] that plagues all the sons of [[Sanguinius]]. There were numerous incidents in their past where they lost control on the field of battle and turned on their own allies. It happened so often that under Gabriel Seth they now only work alone as they don't trust themselves around others. Furthermore, the Chapter struggled to maintain its numbers due to losses to the flaws and was expected to go extinct.
*4th Company - Green Blood Drop{{Fn|5c}}
 
  
If the Chapter regains strength, the Company markings will progress the same.{{Fn|5c}}
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The introduction of Primaris Marines to the Flesh Tearers greatly stabilized their gene-seed. The Red Thirst and Black Rage are still present, though they are far less problematic — so much so that Gabriel Seth questioned whether their new Primaris recruits deserved to be call Flesh Tearers. The Red Thirst and Black Rage define their identity and culture and now that the flaws have been brought under control, their Chapter will never be the same.{{Fn|32b}}
  
Squad Number designation is Low Gothic numerals on the right knee pad.{{Fn|5c}}
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==Chapter Culture==
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Faced with their genetic flaw, the Flesh Tearers culture is one of grim fatalism and acceptance that they are eventually doomed to succumb to the [[Black Rage]]. Some among the leadership have begun to embrace the notion that if they cannot continue then their best approach is to make certain that they leave a bold legacy in keeping with the Chapter’s proud traditions. They seek to gain notable victory's and secure the [[Galaxy]] in the name of the [[Emperor]] and [[Sanguinius]]. The Chapter has come to embrace the savagery of which they have gained infamy.{{Fn|29}} This has led them to have strained relations with the Blood Angels and their other successor Chapters. Many Blood Angels successors fear the Flesh Tearers are what they are all doomed to become. Their savage behavior has also brought them into constant conflict with the [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|31}}
  
==Chapter Fleet==
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In an attempt to control their bloodlust, Flesh Tearers will regularly consume blood between battle. On their homeworld of [[Cretacia]], large farm-like facilities are maintained where baseline [[Human]]s are drained of their blood in order to give the Chapter a fresh supply.{{Fn|44}}
The Flesh Tearers' fleet is small, with only one [[Battle Barge]], the ''[[Victus]]'' currently in service. The ''Victus'' is an ancient vessel, having been in service possibly since the [[Great Crusade]]{{Fn|2}}. However they also have seven{{Fn|2}} modified [[Strike Cruiser]]s with an extended transport capability.
 
  
==Notable Flesh Tearers==
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Chapter Master [[Gabriel Seth]] has been a noted critic of the new [[Primaris Space Marine]]s due to their implication that may spell the end of the [[Firstborn]] and the Chapter's identity. However many Flesh Tearers are nonetheless impressed with those Primaris that have fought under their livery.{{Fn|30a}}
*[[Nassir Amit]], former [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of the [[Blood Angels]]' 5th Company, founder and first [[Chapter Master]] of the Flesh Tearers, declared Right of Conquest on [[Cretacia]]{{Cite This}}
 
*[[Chapter Master]] [[Gabriel Seth]], Guardian of the Rage - Current [[Chapter Master]].{{Fn|4}}
 
*[[High Chaplain]] [[Carnarvon]], leader of the [[Death Company]] and [[Watcher of the Lost]] {{Fn|7}}
 
*[[Chief Librarian]] [[Luciferus]] (deceased, recently replaced by [[Scaraban]]
 
*[[Reclusiarch]] [[Carnaevon]]
 
*[[Captain]] [[Appollus]]
 
*[[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Gorn]], deployed on Kallern with the so-called Kallern Massacres{{Fn|7}}
 
*[[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] [[Noxx]], assisted the [[Blood Angels]] in recovering the stolen blood of [[Sanguinius]] from [[Fabius Bile]]{{Fn|7}} {{Fn|8}}
 
*[[Captain]] [[Kamien]]
 
*[[Codicier]] [[Belthiel]]
 
*[[Librarian]] [[Balthiel]]
 
*[[Skoraen]] - [[Dreadnought]]
 
*Veteran-Brother [[Zazahiel]] - member of the First Company.{{Fn|22}}
 
*Veteran-Brother [[Harahiel]] - member of the First Company.{{Fn|22}}
 
*Veteran-Brother [[Atan]] - member of the First Company.{{Fn|22}}
 
*[[Sanguinary Priest]] [[Izrafel]] - Member of the [[Deathwatch]]
 
*[[Crull (Flesh Tearers)|Crull]] - Member of the [[Deathwatch]]
 
*[[Krayth]] - former Brother, now - [[Chaos Space Marine]]
 
*[[Luca Thalassi]] - was a part of the [[Kill Team Excis]] of the [[Deathwatch]]. He was killed during the initial investigation of [[Ghosar Quintus]].{{Fn|21}}
 
*[[Zarrael]] - Member of the [[Deathwatch]] during the War of the Beast
 
  
==Armoury==
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==Chapter Elements==
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===Armoury===
 
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|[[Blood Reaver]]
 
|[[Blood Reaver]]
 
|[[Chain Weapon]]
 
|[[Chain Weapon]]
|Wielded by [[Gabriel Seth]]
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|Wielded by [[Gabriel Seth]].
 
|{{Fn|5d}}
 
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|[[Bones of Baelsor]]
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|[[Space Marine Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] armour
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|Last worn by [[Skoraen]].
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|[[Severer of Threads]]
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|[[Chainsword]]
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|[[Shield of Cretacia]]
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|[[Power Armour]]
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|[[Slayer's Wrath]]
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|[[Boltgun]]
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|[[Sorrow's Genesis]]
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|[[Narthecium]]
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|{{Fn|30d}}
 
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==Canon Conflicts==
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===Fleet===
Earlier editions of the Flesh Tearers' history states that they spent thousands of years as a [[Crusading Chapter]] after their formation and that it was a Chapter Master named [[Amit]] who finally settled the chapter on the world of [[Cretacia]].{{Fn|2}}  
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The Flesh Tearers' fleet is small, with only one [[Battle Barge]], the ''[[Victus]]'' currently in service. The ''Victus'' is an ancient vessel, having been in service possibly since the [[Great Crusade]].{{Fn|2}} However, they also have seven{{Fn|2}} modified [[Strike Cruiser]]s with an extended transport capability.{{citethis}}
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====Known Vessels====
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*''[[Victus]]'' — [[Battle Barge]]
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*''[[Bleeding Fist]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]], destroyed in an engagement with [[heretic]] vessels in the [[Zurcon System]].{{Fn|25}}
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*''[[Cretacian Justice]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]
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*''[[Death's Cowl]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]. Home to most of the Chapter's [[Death Company]].{{Fn|22}}{{Fn|27}}{{Fn|31}}
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*''[[Jagged Blade]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]].{{Fn|28}}
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*''[[Mortis Wrath]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]].
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*''[[Shield of Baal (Strike Cruiser)|Shield of Baal]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]].{{Fn|25}}
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*''[[Butcher (Frigate)|Butcher]]'' — [[Gladius Frigate]], destroyed in an engagement with heretic vessels in the Zurcon System.{{Fn|25}}
 +
*''[[Merciless (Frigate)|Merciless]]'' — [[Gladius Frigate]], destroyed in an engagement with heretic vessels in the Zurcon System.{{Fn|25}}
 +
*''[[Redeemer (Frigate)|Redeemer]]'' — [[Gladius Frigate]], destroyed in an engagement with heretic vessels in the Zurcon System.{{Fn|25}}
  
However, Amit appears as a [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of the Blood Angels Legion in the [[Horus Heresy series]]. Amit has a vicious and savage reputation, even by the standards of the [[World Eaters]] and his oath brother, [[Kharn]]. Indeed it was during his frequent fights in the World Eaters gladiatorial pits that Amit earned his nickname the "Flesh Tearer".{{Fn|12}}
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====Known Aircraft====
 +
*''[[Barbed Angel]]'' — [[Storm Eagle]], destroyed.{{Fn|24b}}
 +
*''[[Blood Drinker]]'' — [[Storm Eagle]], destroyed.{{Fn|24a}}{{Fn|24b}}
 +
*''[[Mortis Wrath (Storm Eagle)|Mortis Wrath]]'' — [[Storm Eagle]].{{Fn|24a}}
 +
*''[[Spear of Sanguinius]]'' — [[Storm Eagle]], destroyed.{{Fn|24a}}
 +
*''[[Baal's Fury (Thunderhawk)|Baal's Fury]]'' — [[Thunderhawk]].{{Fn|24a}}
 +
*''[[Serrated Angel]]'' — [[Thunderhawk]].{{Fn|24a}}
 +
*''[[Vengeance (Thunderhawk)|Vengeance]]'' — [[Thunderhawk]].{{Fn|24a}}
 +
*''[[Vengeance (Stormraven)|Vengeance]]'' — [[Stormraven]], destroyed during the [[Third War for Armageddon]].{{Fn|26}}
  
During the Blood Angels' assault in the [[Signus]] system, Captain Amit of the Blood Angels served as captain of his personal battle barge, the ''Victus''.{{Fn|13}} This battle barge would later find service in the Flesh Tearers as their only known battle barge, and is rumored to have been in their possession since the Heresy and their founding.{{Fn|2}} It is unknown if this is a coincidence or if there is a connection.{{Fn|12}}
+
===Notable Flesh Tearers===
 +
[[Image:Flesh Tearers Battle-Brother.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Flesh Tearers [[Firstborn]]{{Fn|17}}]]
 +
{{main|Known Members of the Flesh Tearers}}
 +
====Chapter Command====
 +
*[[Nassir Amit]] — [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of the [[Blood Angels]] [[Space Marine Legion|Legion's]] 5th Company. Founder and first [[Chapter Master]] of the Flesh Tearers, declared Right of Conquest on [[Cretacia]].{{Fn|2}}
 +
*[[Gabriel Seth]] — '''Guardian of the Rage'''. Current [[Chapter Master]].{{Fn|4}}
 +
*[[Harahel]] - [[Chapter Champion]]{{Fn|44}}
  
==Related Articles==
+
====Chaplaincy====
 +
*[[Carnarvon]] — Former [[High Chaplain]], leader of the [[Death Company]] and [[Watcher of the Lost]].{{Fn|7}}
 +
*[[Appollus]] — Current [[High Chaplain]]{{Fn|44}}
 +
*[[Zuphias]] — [[Death Company Chaplain]].{{Fn|31}}
 +
*[[Dumah (Chaplain)|Dumah]] - [[Chaplain]]{{Fn|44}}
 +
 
 +
====Librarius====
 +
*[[Luciferus]] — [[Chief Librarian]].{{Fn|33}}
 +
*[[Abigor]] — [[Librarian]].{{Fn|37}}
 +
*[[Jarrod]] — [[Librarian]].{{Fn|30c}}
 +
*[[Belthiel]] — [[Codicier]].{{Fn|32a}}
 +
 
 +
====Sanguinary Priesthood====
 +
*[[Izrafel]] — [[Sanguinary Priest]]. Member of the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|39}}
 +
*[[Thuriel (Primaris Apothecary)|Thuriel]] — [[Apothecary]].{{Cite this}}
 +
*[[Barachiel (Primaris Apothecary)|Barachiel]] — [[Apothecary]].{{Cite this}}
 +
 
 +
====[[Dreadnought]]s====
 +
*[[Baelsor]]{{Fn|38}}
 +
*[[Skoraen]]{{Fn|38}}
 +
 
 +
====[[Space Marine Captain|Captains]]====
 +
*[[Akrasiel]]{{Fn|24a}}
 +
*[[Cain Severan]]{{Cite this}}
 +
*[[Corphal Antraeon]]{{Cite this}}
 +
*[[Crassun]]{{Fn|30c}}
 +
*[[Gorn]] — Deployed on [[Kallern]] with the so-called [[Kallern Massacres]].{{Fn|7}}
 +
*[[Kamien]]{{Fn|32a}}
 +
*[[Krael]]{{Fn|35}}
 +
*[[Tanthius (Primaris Captain)|Tanthius]] - 4th Company Captain and [[Master of the Fleet]]{{Fn|44}}
 +
*[[Toivo]]{{Cite this}}
 +
 
 +
====[[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeants]]====
 +
*[[Noxx]] — Assisted the [[Blood Angels]] in recovering the stolen blood of [[Sanguinius]] from [[Fabius Bile]].{{Fn|7}}{{Fn|8}}
 +
 
 +
====Other====
 +
*[[Crull (Flesh Tearers)|Crull]] — Member of the [[Deathwatch]].{{Fn|40}}
 +
*[[Luca Thalassi]] — Member of [[Kill Team Excis]] of the [[Deathwatch]]. Killed during the initial investigation of [[Ghosar Quintus]].{{Fn|21}}
 +
*[[Zarrael]] — Member of the [[Deathwatch]] during the [[War of the Beast]].{{Fn|42}}
 +
*[[Krayth]] — former Brother, now a [[Chaos Space Marine]].{{Fn|41}}
 +
 
 +
===Known Strike Forces===
 +
*[[Strike Force Seth]] - Partok in the [[Crusade of Fire (War)|Crusade of Fire]]{{Fn|34a}}
 +
 
 +
==Trivia==
 +
{{Trivia}}
 +
===Notes===
 +
*The Chapter's name has also been rendered as '''Fleshtearers'''.{{Fn|36}}
 +
 
 +
===Conflicting sources===
 +
Earlier editions of the Flesh Tearers' history states that they spent thousands of years as a [[Crusading Chapter]] after their formation and that it was a Chapter Master named [[Amit]] who finally settled the chapter on the world of [[Cretacia]].{{Fn|2}}
 +
 
 +
However, Amit appears as a [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of the Blood Angels Legion in the [[Horus Heresy series]]. Amit has a vicious and savage reputation, even by the standards of the [[World Eaters]] and his oath brother, [[Kharn]]. Indeed it was during his frequent fights in the World Eaters gladiatorial pits that Amit earned his nickname the "Flesh Tearer".{{Fn|12}}
 +
 
 +
During the Blood Angels' assault in the [[Signus Cluster]], Captain Amit of the Blood Angels served as captain of his personal battle barge, the ''Victus''.{{Fn|13}} This battle barge would later find service in the Flesh Tearers as their only known battle barge, and is rumored to have been in their possession since the Heresy and their founding.{{Fn|2}} It is unknown if this is a coincidence or if there is a connection.{{Fn|12}}
 +
 
 +
While it has been stated that the Flesh Tearers' [[Sanguinary Guard]] and [[Death Company]] follow the same colour schemes as the Blood Angels',{{Fn|5f}} have their Sangunary Guard been show in the same colours as the rest of the chapter,{{Fn|34a}} and their Death Company have been shown coloured pale grey with red helmets, backpacks and pauldrons.{{Fn|2}}
 +
 
 +
==See also==
 
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
 
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
*[[Blood Angels]]
 
  
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[White Dwarf 251 (UK)]] pgs. 24-29 — ''[[Index Astartes]]: Blood Frenzy: The Flesh Tearers Space Marine Chapter''
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**{{Endn|5a}}: pg. 16
 
**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 17
 
**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 17
**{{Endn|5c}}: {{Cite This}}
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**{{Endn|5c}}: pg. 54
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**{{Endn|5d}}: pg. 55
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**{{Endn|5e}}: pg. 71
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Red Fury (Novel)]] by [[James Swallow]], {{Cite This}}
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**{{Endn|5f}}: pg. 80
*{{Endn|8}}: [[Black Tide (Novel)]] by '''James Swallow''', {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader]] (1987), pg. 168
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*{{Endn|7}}: [[Red Fury (Novel)]]{{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Black Tide (Novel)]]{{Cite This}}
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]], pg. 19
 
*{{Endn|9}}: [[Codex: Space Wolves (5th Edition)]], pg. 19
 
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]], pg. 38
 
*{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]], pg. 38
*{{Endn|11}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pgs. 62-63
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pgs. 62–63
*{{Endn|12}}: [[Butcher's Nails]], 1:11:11, by [[Aaron Dembski-Bowden]]
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[Butcher's Nails]], 1:11:11
*{{Endn|13}}: [[Fear to Tread]], Part 2, Chapter 7, by '''James Swallow'''
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*{{Endn|13}}: [[Fear to Tread (Novel)]], Part 2, Chapter 7
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*{{Endn|14}}: [[Codex: Necrons (5th Edition)]], pg. 26
 
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*{{Endn|16}}: [[Codex: Chaos Daemons (6th Edition)]], pg. 37
 
*{{Endn|17}}: [[How to Paint Space Marines]], pg. 82
 
*{{Endn|17}}: [[How to Paint Space Marines]], pg. 82
 
*{{Endn|18}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition]], pg. 20
 
*{{Endn|18}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition]], pg. 20
*{{Endn|19}}: [[Codex: Blood Angels (7th Edition)]] (E-Book), ''Successor Chapters - Flesh Tearers''
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*{{Endn|19}}: [[Codex: Blood Angels (7th Edition)]] (E-Book) - ''Successor Chapters - Flesh Tearers''
*{{Endn|20}}: [[The Last Son of Dorn (Novel)]] Chapter 1
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*{{Endn|20}}: [[The Last Son of Dorn (Novel)]], Chapter 1
 
*{{Endn|21}}: [[White Dwarf September 2016]], ''Deathwatch Overkill - Kill Team Excis''
 
*{{Endn|21}}: [[White Dwarf September 2016]], ''Deathwatch Overkill - Kill Team Excis''
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*{{Endn|22}}: [[Hunger (Audio Drama)]], Track 2
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*23: [[Shield of Baal: Exterminatus]]
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**{{Endn|23a}}: ''The Flesh Tearers''
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**{{Endn|23b}}: ''Relics of Cretacia''
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*24: [[Flesh of Cretacia (Novella)]] — [[Flesh Tearers (Anthology)]]:
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**{{Endn|24a}}: Chapter One
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**{{Endn|24b}}: Chapter Three
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*{{Endn|25}}: [[Sons of Wrath (Novella)]] — [[Flesh Tearers (Anthology)]], Chapter One
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*{{Endn|26}}: [[Blood in the Machine (Short Story)]]
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*{{Endn|27}}: [[From the Blood (Short Story)]]
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*{{Endn|28}}: [[Beneath the Flesh (Short Story)]]
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*{{Endn|29}}: [[Deathwatch: Honour the Chapter]], pgs. 50-54
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*30: [[Psychic Awakening: Blood of Baal]]:
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**{{Endn|30a}}: pg. 9
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**{{Endn|30b}}: pg. 17
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**{{Endn|30c}}: pg. 40
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**{{Endn|30d}}: pg. 63
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*{{Endn|31}}: [[White Dwarf December 2019]] - ''Index Astartes: Flesh Tearers''
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**{{Endn|31a}}: pg. 73
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*32: [[The Devastation of Baal (Novel)]]:
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**{{Endn|32a}}: Chapters 23-26
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**{{Endn|32b}}: Chapter 30
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*{{Endn|33}}: [[Torturer's Thirst (Short Story)]]
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*34: [[Crusade of Fire (Campaign Book)]]:
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**{{Endn|34a}}: pg. 31
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**{{Endn|34b}}: pg. 50
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*{{Endn|35}}: [[Codex Supplement: Raven Guard (8th Edition)]], pg. 29
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*{{Endn|36}}: [http://web.archive.org/web/20010415002432/www.armageddon3.com/English/Campaign/Troops/ftearers.html Third War For Armageddon - Imperial Forces: The Fleshtearers] ''(archived page, last accessed via Wayback Machine 26th December 2020)''
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*{{Endn|37}}: [[Cult of the Warmason (Novel)]], Epilogue
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*{{Endn|38}}: [[Shield of Baal: Exterminatus]] - ''Seth's Champions''
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*{{Endn|39}}: [[Deathwatch (Comic Series)]], Issue #1
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*{{Endn|40}}: [[Codex: Deathwatch (8th Edition)]], pg. 15
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*{{Endn|41}}: [[Black Crusade: Game Master's Kit]], pg. 8
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*{{Endn|42}}: [[The Last Son of Dorn (Novel)]], Chapter 1
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*43: [[Codex Supplement: Blood Angels (9th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|43a}}: pg. 26
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**{{Endn|43b}}: pg. 35
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*{{Endn|44}}: [[Wrath of the Lost (Novel)]] - Chapter 2
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*{{Endn|45}}: [[Index Astartes I]], pgs. 48-51 — ''Blood Frenzy: The Flesh Tearers Space Marine Chapter''
  
 
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*[http://www.armageddon3.com/English/Campaign/Troops/ftearers.html Armageddon Website] - Details of the Third War for Armageddon Worldwide Campaign. ''(accessed 2007.02.17)''
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Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Space Marine Chapter. For other uses of Flesh Tearers, see Flesh Tearers (disambiguation).
Flesh Tearers
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Founding Chapter: Blood Angels[2][5c]
Founding: Second Founding[2][5c]
Descendants: None[2]
Chapter Master: Gabriel Seth[4][5d]
Homeworld: Cretacia[2]
Colours: Red, with black helmet, backpack and pauldrons.[17]
Specialty: Assault[2]
Strength: ~400 marines (post-Devastation of Baal)[43a]

The Flesh Tearers are a Second Founding chapter, created when the Blood Angels legion split up after the Horus Heresy in accordance with the Codex Astartes. They suffer from a mutation in their gene-seed, making them far more prone to suffer the Black Rage than other chapters with Blood Angels gene-seed. If no cure is found the chapter is likely to be extinct within the next two millennia. The Flesh Tearers are also ill-famed for their savageness and thirst for blood in battle.[2][45]

History

A Space Marine of the Flesh Tearers.[19]
Flesh Tearers, original colour scheme (W40K Rogue Trader).[6]

The Flesh Tearers Chapter was created in M31 when Roboute Guilliman decreed in his Codex Astartes that no longer should a single individual control the might of an entire Space Marine Legion. Thus, the Blood Angels were divided into several Successor Chapters; one of these being the Flesh Tearers under Chapter Master Nassir Amit[31]. Their reputation for blood-letting quickly spread in the aftermath of the Horus Heresy, indicating that the extensive flaw in their gene-seed was already present at their creation. Instead of checking the rumours of entire populations wiped out, the High Lords of Terra simply looked at the long list of worlds pacified and dismissed the accompanying casualty lists as inconsequential.[Needs Citation] Amit and his followers were still reeling from the death of Sanguinius during the Siege of Terra, and they eventually gave into their resentment and anger.[31]

After years as a crusading chapter, Nassir Amit eventually settled the Flesh Tearers on an extremely hostile Death World known as Cretacia. A lost colony of primordial humans proved perfect recruits for the chapter, being pure of taint and extremely strong. Amit became obsessed with Cretacia, believing it to be the manifestation of the Flesh Tearers' own nature, hoping that if he could tame its peaks he could temper the edges of his own fury.[31]

The chapter has since become more and more dependent on the easy access to recruits, as their gene-seed mutation gradually worsens. More and more marines succumb to the Black Rage, with few marines older than two centuries. As of late M41, the Flesh Tearers only have 4 full Companies of marines, less than half of the normal number. If the degradation of their gene-seed continues at the same rate they will count no more than 200 marines within a millennium.[2][45] The Chapter has not used the process of Insanguination for millennia, and few know whether this has caused the wide presence of the Black Rage and Red Thirst among its members.[43a]

Over the years several Imperial bodies have questioned the combat doctrines and sanity of the Flesh Tearers. Many have refused to fight alongside the chapter, disgusted by their savagery in combat or fearing they would get caught up in the bloodshed along with the enemy. The chapter has been under Inquisitorial investigation since the The Kallern Massacres of M36.[2][45]

By the Age of the Dark Imperium the Flesh Tearers were greatly reduced, particularly after taking part in the Devastation of Baal.[43a] However despite the skepticism of Chapter Master Gabriel Seth, the Chapter has received an influx of new Primaris Space Marine recruits.[31a]

Recent History

Dates Unknown

Chapter Disposition

A Flesh Tearers Terminator[15]

The Flesh Tearers were originally a standard Codex Chapter, but have over the millennia evolved into a pure assault force. Being obsessed with bloodshed often mean that they will close in on the enemy with utmost speed and engage in close combat.[Needs Citation] Flesh Tearers operations therefore have large numbers of assault marines and transport-mounted squads.[1] The Flesh Tearers deviate from most other Blood Angels successor Chapters in that their Death Company is a standing force.[43a].

The low number of marines has also led to an unexpected diversity in skills among the Flesh Tearers, with each marine being proficient in tactical, devastator, vehicular, and assault roles. The chapter has few vehicles apart from Rhinos and Razorbacks (a few Whirlwinds and one Baal Predator are also present). The exception to this are Death Company Dreadnoughts, which due to the Chapter's doctrine and genetic defects are fielded in large numbers. Above all else, however, Assault Squads are the dominant force of the Flesh Tearers and are fielded in above-average numbers.[29]

Flesh Tearers Company markings mirror those of the Blood Angels:[5f]

If the Chapter regains strength, the Company markings will progress the same way.[Needs Citation] Squad Number designation is Low Gothic numerals on the right knee pad.[5f]

Because of the genetic flaw that has ravaged the Chapter, the Flesh Tearers maintain an unusually large number of Space Marines with Apothecary training.[29]

Gene-Seed

The Flesh Tearers suffer an abnormal mutation in their Gene-Seed, which makes them more susceptible to the Red Thirst and Black Rage that plagues all the sons of Sanguinius. There were numerous incidents in their past where they lost control on the field of battle and turned on their own allies. It happened so often that under Gabriel Seth they now only work alone as they don't trust themselves around others. Furthermore, the Chapter struggled to maintain its numbers due to losses to the flaws and was expected to go extinct.

The introduction of Primaris Marines to the Flesh Tearers greatly stabilized their gene-seed. The Red Thirst and Black Rage are still present, though they are far less problematic — so much so that Gabriel Seth questioned whether their new Primaris recruits deserved to be call Flesh Tearers. The Red Thirst and Black Rage define their identity and culture and now that the flaws have been brought under control, their Chapter will never be the same.[32b]

Chapter Culture

Faced with their genetic flaw, the Flesh Tearers culture is one of grim fatalism and acceptance that they are eventually doomed to succumb to the Black Rage. Some among the leadership have begun to embrace the notion that if they cannot continue then their best approach is to make certain that they leave a bold legacy in keeping with the Chapter’s proud traditions. They seek to gain notable victory's and secure the Galaxy in the name of the Emperor and Sanguinius. The Chapter has come to embrace the savagery of which they have gained infamy.[29] This has led them to have strained relations with the Blood Angels and their other successor Chapters. Many Blood Angels successors fear the Flesh Tearers are what they are all doomed to become. Their savage behavior has also brought them into constant conflict with the Inquisition.[31]

In an attempt to control their bloodlust, Flesh Tearers will regularly consume blood between battle. On their homeworld of Cretacia, large farm-like facilities are maintained where baseline Humans are drained of their blood in order to give the Chapter a fresh supply.[44]

Chapter Master Gabriel Seth has been a noted critic of the new Primaris Space Marines due to their implication that may spell the end of the Firstborn and the Chapter's identity. However many Flesh Tearers are nonetheless impressed with those Primaris that have fought under their livery.[30a]

Chapter Elements

Armoury

Relics
Relic Name Relic Type Notes Source
Blood Reaver Chain Weapon Wielded by Gabriel Seth. [5d]
Bones of Baelsor Dreadnought armour Last worn by Skoraen. [23b]
Severer of Threads Chainsword [30d]
Shield of Cretacia Power Armour [23b]
Slayer's Wrath Boltgun [23b]
Sorrow's Genesis Narthecium [30d]

Fleet

The Flesh Tearers' fleet is small, with only one Battle Barge, the Victus currently in service. The Victus is an ancient vessel, having been in service possibly since the Great Crusade.[2] However, they also have seven[2] modified Strike Cruisers with an extended transport capability.[Needs Citation]

Known Vessels

Known Aircraft

Notable Flesh Tearers

Flesh Tearers Firstborn[17]

Chapter Command

Chaplaincy

Librarius

Sanguinary Priesthood

Dreadnoughts

Captains

Sergeants

Other

Known Strike Forces

Trivia

Notes

  • The Chapter's name has also been rendered as Fleshtearers.[36]

Conflicting sources

Earlier editions of the Flesh Tearers' history states that they spent thousands of years as a Crusading Chapter after their formation and that it was a Chapter Master named Amit who finally settled the chapter on the world of Cretacia.[2]

However, Amit appears as a Captain of the Blood Angels Legion in the Horus Heresy series. Amit has a vicious and savage reputation, even by the standards of the World Eaters and his oath brother, Kharn. Indeed it was during his frequent fights in the World Eaters gladiatorial pits that Amit earned his nickname the "Flesh Tearer".[12]

During the Blood Angels' assault in the Signus Cluster, Captain Amit of the Blood Angels served as captain of his personal battle barge, the Victus.[13] This battle barge would later find service in the Flesh Tearers as their only known battle barge, and is rumored to have been in their possession since the Heresy and their founding.[2] It is unknown if this is a coincidence or if there is a connection.[12]

While it has been stated that the Flesh Tearers' Sanguinary Guard and Death Company follow the same colour schemes as the Blood Angels',[5f] have their Sangunary Guard been show in the same colours as the rest of the chapter,[34a] and their Death Company have been shown coloured pale grey with red helmets, backpacks and pauldrons.[2]

See also

Sources

Uncited

  • Armageddon Website - Details of the Third War for Armageddon Worldwide Campaign. (accessed 2007.02.17)