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The Legion's Homeworld of [[Metalica]] lies in one of the most dangerous parts of the galaxy, an area infested with [[Ork]]s and constantly threatened by war. The Iron Skulls were veterans of centuries of warfare even before the [[Great Crusade]] and re-unification with [[Terra]]. To date the Legio Metalica's tally of victories is unsurpassed by any other Titan Legion.{{Fn|1}} | The Legion's Homeworld of [[Metalica]] lies in one of the most dangerous parts of the galaxy, an area infested with [[Ork]]s and constantly threatened by war. The Iron Skulls were veterans of centuries of warfare even before the [[Great Crusade]] and re-unification with [[Terra]]. To date the Legio Metalica's tally of victories is unsurpassed by any other Titan Legion.{{Fn|1}} | ||
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==Second War for Armageddon== | ==Second War for Armageddon== | ||
The Legio was stationed on [[Armageddon]] during the Second War for Armageddon. It was commanded by [[Princeps]] Prime [[Kurtiz Mannheim]] and based at [[Hive Tartarus]].{{cite this}} | The Legio was stationed on [[Armageddon]] during the Second War for Armageddon. It was commanded by [[Princeps]] Prime [[Kurtiz Mannheim]] and based at [[Hive Tartarus]].{{cite this}} | ||
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Under the orders of [[Herman von Strab]], he marched his Titans into the biggest [[Ork]] formation he could find. His legion was quickly cut down by the huge numbers of [[Gargant]]s employed by the Orks. Mannheim's own Titan, '''[[Steel Hammer]]''', managed to destroy three gargants before its main reactor was damaged. Mannheim marched his titan into the centre of the Ork horde and allowed his reactor to overload. The legion was all but annihilated that day, though Mannheim's final sacrifice wiped out thousands of the attacking Orks.{{cite this}} | Under the orders of [[Herman von Strab]], he marched his Titans into the biggest [[Ork]] formation he could find. His legion was quickly cut down by the huge numbers of [[Gargant]]s employed by the Orks. Mannheim's own Titan, '''[[Steel Hammer]]''', managed to destroy three gargants before its main reactor was damaged. Mannheim marched his titan into the centre of the Ork horde and allowed his reactor to overload. The legion was all but annihilated that day, though Mannheim's final sacrifice wiped out thousands of the attacking Orks.{{cite this}} | ||
− | ==Third War for Armageddon== | + | ===Third War for Armageddon=== |
During the [[Third War for Armageddon]], the Legio fought with Commissar [[Yarrick]] to destroy Ork [[Rok]] drop sites along with [[Legio Ignatum]], [[Cadian Shock Troopers]] and various Space Marine chapters, along the Hemlock River.{{cite this}} | During the [[Third War for Armageddon]], the Legio fought with Commissar [[Yarrick]] to destroy Ork [[Rok]] drop sites along with [[Legio Ignatum]], [[Cadian Shock Troopers]] and various Space Marine chapters, along the Hemlock River.{{cite this}} | ||
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This article is about the Titan Legion known as the Iron Skulls; for the Space Marine Chapter, see Iron Skulls. |
The Legio Metalica (AKA the Iron Skulls) is a Titan Legion with a glorious legacy dating back to before the founding of the Imperium. The Legion took part in both the Second and Third Wars for Armageddon.
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Overview
Colour Scheme | Info | Legion Symbol | ||||||
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Name: | Legio Metalica | |||||||
Alternative name: | Iron Skulls[4] | |||||||
Affiliation: | Imperium | |||||||
Founded: | Pre-Great Crusade[1] | |||||||
Forge World: | Metalica[4] | |||||||
Colours: | Red | |||||||
Strength: | Unknown | |||||||
Battle Cry: | Unknown |
The Legion's Homeworld of Metalica lies in one of the most dangerous parts of the galaxy, an area infested with Orks and constantly threatened by war. The Iron Skulls were veterans of centuries of warfare even before the Great Crusade and re-unification with Terra. To date the Legio Metalica's tally of victories is unsurpassed by any other Titan Legion.[1]
History
Second War for Armageddon
The Legio was stationed on Armageddon during the Second War for Armageddon. It was commanded by Princeps Prime Kurtiz Mannheim and based at Hive Tartarus.[Needs Citation]
Under the orders of Herman von Strab, he marched his Titans into the biggest Ork formation he could find. His legion was quickly cut down by the huge numbers of Gargants employed by the Orks. Mannheim's own Titan, Steel Hammer, managed to destroy three gargants before its main reactor was damaged. Mannheim marched his titan into the centre of the Ork horde and allowed his reactor to overload. The legion was all but annihilated that day, though Mannheim's final sacrifice wiped out thousands of the attacking Orks.[Needs Citation]
Third War for Armageddon
During the Third War for Armageddon, the Legio fought with Commissar Yarrick to destroy Ork Rok drop sites along with Legio Ignatum, Cadian Shock Troopers and various Space Marine chapters, along the Hemlock River.[Needs Citation]
Other Battles
- The Diamor Campaign
- Battle of Raukos
- The Battle for Nicomedua
Known Members
- Gauvanos - Princeps. He was killed when his Titan was attacked by Khorne Berzerkers during the battle for Amethal during the Diamor Campaign in 999.M41[5]
- Kadashi - Princeps
Known Titans
- Carnivore - Reaver Battle Titan - Defended the Hive World Gehenna Prime, during an Ork invasion.[3]
- Cassus Belli - Imperator Titan - Defended the Hive World Gehenna Prime, during an Ork invasion.[3] Later fought on Nicomedua.[7]
- Castigator - Reaver Battle Titan - Defended the Hive World Gehenna Prime, during an Ork invasion.[3]
- Clavigera - Reaver Battle Titan - Defended the Hive World Gehenna Prime, during an Ork invasion.[3]
- Custodire Faex - Warlord Titan - Defended Hades Hive, during the Second or Third Wars for Armageddon.[2]
- Custodire Invidia - Warlord Titan - Defended Hades Hive, during Second or Third Wars for Armageddon.[2]
- Custodire Pius - Warlord Titan - Defended Hades Hive, during the Second or Third Wars for Armageddon.[2]
- Divine Fury - Reaver Battle Titan - was destroyed by the Black Legion orbital bombardment on the planet of Amethal during the Diamor Campaign in 999.M41[6]
- Steel Hammer - Destroyed in the Second War for Armageddon.[Needs Citation]
Images
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 181, pg. 24
- 2: White Dwarf 180, pg. 30
- 3: White Dwarf 179, pgs. 41-44
- 4: Imperial Armour Volume One - Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, pg. 8
- 5: Black Crusade: Traitor's Hate, pg. 52
- 6: Black Crusade: Angel's Blade, pg. 92
- 7: Imperator: Wrath of the Omnissiah (Novel)
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