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The '''Star Phantoms''' are a loyalist [[Space Marine Chapter]] who played a pivotal part in the [[Badab War]].{{Fn|2a}}
 
The '''Star Phantoms''' are a loyalist [[Space Marine Chapter]] who played a pivotal part in the [[Badab War]].{{Fn|2a}}
  
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|Name=Star Phantoms
|Founding Chapter=[[Dark Angels]] (Suspected)
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|Founding=23rd (Sentinel) Founding{{Fn|2f}}, circa [[M38]]
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|Founding=[[Founding#Twenty-Third_Founding|23rd (Sentinel) Founding]], circa [[M38]]{{Fn|2f}}
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|Homeworld=[[Jahga]] (current), [[Haakonath]] (former, destroyed){{Fn|2f}}
 
|Homeworld=[[Jahga]] (current), [[Haakonath]] (former, destroyed){{Fn|2f}}
|Fortress-Monastery=[[Memento Mori]]
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|Fortress-Monastery=[[Memento Mori]]{{Fn|2e}}
|Colours=Ash White with Black shoulder inset{{Fn|2g}}{{Fn|2j}}  
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|Colours=Ash White with Black shoulder inset and golden aquila{{Fn|2g}}{{Fn|2j}}
 
|Speciality=Heavy Weapons, Long-ranged bombardment{{Cite this}}
 
|Speciality=Heavy Weapons, Long-ranged bombardment{{Cite this}}
|Battle Cry=Unknown
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|Battle Cry=
 
|Strength=Current numbers unknown, less than 400 Battle Brothers at the end of the Badab War{{Fn|2e}}
 
|Strength=Current numbers unknown, less than 400 Battle Brothers at the end of the Badab War{{Fn|2e}}
 
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==History==
 
==History==
The Star Phantoms are a Chapter whose many victories remain unsung because of its own penchant for secrecy and isolationism.  As part of the [[Sentinel Founding]] early in the [[M38|38th Millennium]], the Chapter was founded to shore up the defenses of the [[Imperium]] in many vulnerable parts of its vast domain.  Initially based in the [[Cemetery World|Mausoleum world]] of [[Haakoneth]], the Chapter became [[fleet-based]] by necessity upon the destruction of the planet in 120.[[M40]], and since that time had been grimly plying the space lanes of [[Segmentum Obscurus]].  The Chapter was counted as one of those who participated in the [[Macharian Crusade]], but after the death of [[Solar Macharius]] suffered from its own divisions during the ensuing [[Macharian Heresy]]. The Star Phantoms were said to have been subsequently responsible for the annihilation of the 17th [[Terrax Guard]] on [[Thoth]] before being nearly destroyed by the [[Marines Malevolent]]. Ultimately, the Chapter was cleared of heresy by the [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|2h}}
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The Star Phantoms are a Chapter whose many victories remain unsung because of its own penchant for secrecy and isolationism.  As part of the [[Sentinel Founding]] early in the [[M38|38th Millennium]], the Chapter was founded to shore up the defenses of the [[Imperium]] in many vulnerable parts of its vast domain.  Initially based in the [[Cemetery World|Mausoleum world]] of [[Haakoneth]], the Chapter became [[fleet-based]] by necessity upon the destruction of the planet in 120.[[M40]], and since that time had been grimly plying the space lanes of [[Segmentum Obscurus]].  The Chapter was counted as one of those who participated in the [[Macharian Crusade]], but after the death of [[Solar Macharius]] participated in the Imperial civil war known as the [[Macharian Heresy]]. The Star Phantoms were said to have been subsequently responsible for the annihilation of the 17th [[Terrax Guard]] on [[Thoth]], and the near destruction of their former allies, the [[Marines Malevolent]]. Ultimately, the Chapter was cleared of heresy by the [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|2h}}
  
===Gene-Seed===
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===The Badab War===
Many suspect that the Star Phantoms [[Gene-Seed]] originated from the [[Dark Angels]]. However both the Dark Angels and Star Phantoms vehemently deny this.{{Fn|2f}}
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The Chapter arrived in strength in the [[Maelstrom Zone]] in 912.[[M41]], mostly due to the intervention of [[Inquisitor|Legate-Inquisitor]] [[Frain]] and his acolytes, and pledged all of its ten [[Space Marine Company|Companies]] to the Loyalist cause{{Fn|d}}. The Chapter's fleet, led by the [[battle barge]] ''[[Memento Mori]]'', played a pivotal part in the destruction of the infamous [[Ring of Steel]] star fort network surrounding the [[Badab]] system.{{Fn|2a}}
  
Evidence for this theory is that the symbol of the Star Phantoms closely resembled that of the [[Dreadwing]], a Heresy-era formation of the Dark Angels [[Legion]].
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When the final attack on [[Badab Primaris]] came, the Star Phantoms were given the glory of leading the first wave of attackers. Two of its companies supported the marines of the [[Fire Hawks]] and [[Sons of Medusa]] in taking the [[High Guard]] orbital fortress, while its remaining forces, some seven companies strong, would join the heavy assault elements of the other participating Loyalist Chapters as well as [[Inquisitorial]] [[Storm Troopers]] in besieging the seat of the [[Tyrant of Badab|Tyrant]]'s power: the [[Palace of Thorns]] itself.{{Fn|2b}}
  
===The Badab War===
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Almost two hundred battle-brothers of the Chapter died in the opening assault alone, but that was only a prelude to the carnage that was to come. What followed was a deadly meat grinder of battle, as defender and attacker desperately sought to gain the upper hand in a torn cityscape that had been turned into a veritable death trap. Events soon tipped in the Loyalists' favor, but against all logic the Palace of Thorns remained unbreached, even with the participation of the [[Titan]]s of [[Legio Crucius]].{{Fn|2c}}
The Chapter arrived in strength in the [[Maelstrom Zone]] in 912.[[M41]], mostly due to the intervention of [[Inquisitor|Legate-Inquisitor]] [[Frain]] and his acolytes, and pledged all of its ten [[Companies]] to the Loyalist cause{{Fn|d}}. The Chapter's fleet, led by the [[battle barge]] ''[[Memento Mori]]'', played a pivotal part in the destruction of the infamous [[Ring of Steel]] star fort network surrounding the [[Badab]] system.{{Fn|2a}}  
 
  
When the final attack on [[Badab Primaris]] came, the Star Phantoms were given the glory of leading the first wave of attackers.  Two of its companies supported the marines of the [[Fire Hawks]] and [[Sons of Medusa]] in taking the [[High Guard]] orbital fortress, while its remaining forces, some seven companies strong, would join the heavy assault elements of the other participating Loyalist Chapters as well as [[Inquisitorial]] [[Storm Troopers]] in besieging the seat of the [[Tyrant of Badab|Tyrant]]'s power: the [[Palace of Thorns]] itself.{{Fn|2b}}
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The second day of the siege fared much better, as the lightning field that had surrounded the stronghold suddenly flickered and died, an indirect result of the sabotage of countless hive reactors by the [[Carcharodons]]. Although the field eventually came back up, the short period it was down was enough for the Star Phantoms assault forces, led by [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Zhrukal Androcles]], to force their way into the fortress. It was in this final assault that, through a quirk of fate, Captain Androcles and his squad encountered [[Lufgt Huron]] and his honour guard in the lower catacombs of the palace. The two forces met in mutual annihilation, but while Androcles fell in the battle, he was able to apparently deal a mortal blow to the Tyrant, care of a point-blank blast from the dying Captain's [[combi-melta]].{{Fn|2d}}
  
Almost two hundred battle-brothers of the Chapter died in the opening assault alone, but that was only a prelude to the carnage that was to come. What followed was a deadly meat grinder of battle, as defender and attacker desperately sought to gain the upper hand in a torn cityscape that had been turned into a veritable death trap.  Events soon tipped in the Loyalists' favor, but against all logic the Palace of Thorns remained unbreached, even with the participation of the [[Titan]]s of [[Legio Crucius]].{{Fn|2c}}
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===The Aftermath===
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In recognition for their service the Star Phantoms were given dominion over the shattered remains of the Badab sector. Being fleet-based for so long, the Chapter accepted this as if it was a reward long in the coming. Taking its pick of the planets, it settled on the ice moon of [[Jahga]], where they chose to bring down the heavily-damaged ''Memento Mori'', and use the ancient warship as the base of their new [[Fortress-Monastery]].{{Fn|2e}}
  
The second day of the siege fared much better, as the lightning field that had surrounded the stronghold suddenly flickered and died, an indirect result of the sabotage of countless hive reactors by the [[Carcharodons]].  Although the field eventually came back up, the short period it was down was enough for the Star Phantoms assault forces, led by [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Zhrukal Androcles]], to force their way into the fortress.  It was in this final assault that, through a quirk of fate, Captain Androcles and his squad encountered [[Lufgt Huron]] and his honour guard in the lower catacombs of the palace.  The two forces met in mutual annihilation, but while Androcles fell in the battle, he was able to apparently deal a mortal blow to the Tyrant, care of a point-blank blast from the dying Captain's [[combi-melta]].{{Fn|2d}}
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===Other engagements===
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*[[Massacre of Kormarg]]{{Fn|2i}}
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*[[Death of Haakoneth]]{{Fn|2k}}
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*[[Scourging of Kerrack]]{{cite this}}
  
===The Aftermath===
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==Gene-Seed==
In recognition for their service the Star Phantoms were given dominion over the shattered remains of the Badab sector.  Being fleet-based for so long, the Chapter accepted this as if it was a reward long in the coming.  Taking its pick of the planets, it settled on the ice moon of [[Jahga]], where they chose to bring down the heavily-damaged ''Memento Mori'', and use the ancient warship as the base of their new [[Fortress-Monastery]].{{Fn|2e}}
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It is unknown which Chapter's [[gene-seed]] was used during the Founding of the Star Phantoms. Some suspect that the Star Phantoms gene-seed originated from the [[Dark Angels]]. However both the Dark Angels and Star Phantoms vehemently deny this.{{Fn|2f}}
  
 
==Organization==
 
==Organization==
 
[[Image:StarPhantomTDAIA10.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Star Phantoms Terminator Veteran [[Malach (Star Phantoms)|Malach]] with [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]{{Fn|2i}}]]
 
[[Image:StarPhantomTDAIA10.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Star Phantoms Terminator Veteran [[Malach (Star Phantoms)|Malach]] with [[Cyclone Missile Launcher]]{{Fn|2i}}]]
The Star Phantoms broadly conform to the standards laid down in the [[Codex Astartes]], but have displayed a marked preference for first strike tactics, exemplified by [[drop pod]] assaults. The Chapter also seemed to prefer long-ranged bombardment using heavy weaponry over the chaos of melee combat, though it is capable of the latter when it is tactically expedient to do so. For the battle-brothers of the Chapter no one mode of combat holds more glory than the other; all that matters is that their enemy is disposed of{{Fn|2h}}.
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The Star Phantoms broadly conform to the standards laid down in the [[Codex Astartes]], but have displayed a marked preference for first strike tactics, exemplified by [[drop pod]] assaults. The Chapter also seems to prefer long-ranged bombardment using heavy weaponry over the chaos of melee combat, though it is capable of the latter when it is tactically expedient to do so. For the battle-brothers of the Chapter no one mode of combat holds more glory than another; all that matters is that their enemy is disposed of{{Fn|2h}}.
  
Instead of having two [[Devastator Squad]]s per [[Battle Company]] as per Codex norm, the Star Phantoms instead have three. These warriors have gained a reputation for being indiscriminate in their use of the firepower at their disposal, inflicting massive collateral damage, to the point where the [[Lord Solar Macharius]] himself is said to have stated that the Chapter was "''Unsuitable for tactical close support of other Imperial Units''".{{Fn|2h}}
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Instead of having two [[Devastator Squad]]s per [[Battle Company]] as per Codex norm, the Star Phantoms instead have three. These warriors have gained a reputation for being indiscriminate in their use of the firepower at their disposal, inflicting massive collateral damage, to the point where the [[Lord Solar]] [[Macharius (Character)|Macharius]] himself is said to have stated that the Chapter was "''Unsuitable for tactical close support of other Imperial Units''".{{Fn|2h}}
  
 
The Chapter's armoury maintains an abundance of [[Plasma weapon|Plasma]] and [[Melta weapon|Melta]]-based weaponry, and indeed it is a mark of honour among the Chapter's leaders to go into battle using a [[combi-plasma]] or [[combi-melta]] wrought by the Chapter's [[Techmarines]].{{Fn|2h}}
 
The Chapter's armoury maintains an abundance of [[Plasma weapon|Plasma]] and [[Melta weapon|Melta]]-based weaponry, and indeed it is a mark of honour among the Chapter's leaders to go into battle using a [[combi-plasma]] or [[combi-melta]] wrought by the Chapter's [[Techmarines]].{{Fn|2h}}
  
==Notable Elements==
 
===Notable Engagements===
 
*[[Macharian Crusade]]/[[Macharian Heresy]]{{Fn|2h}}
 
*[[Badab War]]
 
*[[Death of Haakoneth]]{{Fn|2k}}
 
*[[Massacre of Kormarg]]{{Fn|2i}}
 
*The [[Scourging of Kerrack]]
 
 
===Notable Members===
 
*'''Captain [[Zhrukal Androcles]]''' - Captain of the Star Phantoms 9th Company, he and his detachment were the ones fated to encounter the Tyrant of Badab during the climax of the siege of the Palace of Thorns.  In the bloody melee that followed he and his men were laid low, but not before Zhrukal himself manages to near-fatally wound Lugft Huron with a blast from his combi-melta.{{Fn|1}}
 
  
===Notable Vessels===
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==Chapter Elements==
*[[Memento Mori]] - [[battle barge]]. Took part in the final stage of [[Badab War]]. After the war it was scuttled on [[Jahga]] and is now used as the Chapter's [[Fortress-Monastery]].{{Fn|4}}
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===Known Vessels===
*[[Spectre of Fear]] - [[Strike Cruiser]]
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*''[[Memento Mori]]'' — [[Battle Barge]]. Took part in the final stage of [[Badab War]]. After the war it was scuttled on [[Jahga]] and is now used as the Chapter's [[Fortress-Monastery]].{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Spectre of Fear]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{citethis}}
  
 
===Known Named Vehicles===
 
===Known Named Vehicles===
*''[[Spectre of Death (Caestus Assault Ram)|Spectre of Death]]'' - [[Caestus Assault Ram]]
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*''[[Spectre of Death (Caestus Assault Ram)|Spectre of Death]]'' [[Caestus Assault Ram]]{{citethis}}
*''[[Spectral Nine]]'' - [[Land Speeder Tempest]]. Was attached to the 3rd Company during the [[Badab War#The Palace of Thorns|Battle of the Palace of Thorns]] during the [[Badab War]]{{Fn|5}}
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*''[[Spectral Nine]]'' [[Land Speeder Tempest]]. Attached to the 3rd Company during the [[Badab War#The Palace of Thorns|Battle of the Palace of Thorns]] during the [[Badab War]]{{Fn|5}}
  
==Canon Conflict==  
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===Known Members===
Despite their founding in M38, the Star Phantoms are known to have fought alongside the [[Flesh Tearers]] in the cleansing of the [[Sakkara System]], less than one hundred years after the end of the [[Horus Heresy]]. {{Fn|3}}
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*[[Zhrukal Androcles]] — [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] of the Star Phantoms 9th Company, he and his detachment were the ones fated to encounter the Tyrant of Badab during the climax of the siege of the Palace of Thorns. In the bloody melee that followed he and his men were laid low, but not before Zhrukal himself manages to near-fatally wound Lugft Huron with a blast from his combi-melta.{{Fn|1}}
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*[[Festaron]] — Member of the [[Deathwatch]], killed in action.{{Fn|6}}
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*[[Tula]] — Member of the [[Deathwatch]], killed by a [[Tau]] [[KV128 Stormsurge|Stormsurge Battlesuit]] on [[QX-937]].{{Fn|7a}}{{Fn|7b}}
  
 
==Images==
 
==Images==
===Marines===
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery heights="350px" widths="300px" mode="packed" caption="">
 
 
Phant1.jpg|Brother [[Mors]]{{Fn|2g}}
 
Phant1.jpg|Brother [[Mors]]{{Fn|2g}}
 
Phant2.jpg|Brother [[Dhrytin]]{{Fn|2j}}
 
Phant2.jpg|Brother [[Dhrytin]]{{Fn|2j}}
 
Phant3.jpg|Brother [[Pretanus]]{{Fn|2j}}
 
Phant3.jpg|Brother [[Pretanus]]{{Fn|2j}}
</gallery>
 
<gallery heights="350px" widths="300px" mode="packed" caption="">
 
 
Phant4.jpg|Brother [[Laskan]]{{Fn|2j}}
 
Phant4.jpg|Brother [[Laskan]]{{Fn|2j}}
Phant5.jpg|Brother [[Lynch]]{{Fn|2g}}
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Phant5.jpg|Brother [[Lynch (Star Phantoms)|Lynch]]{{Fn|2g}}
PhantTech.jpg|[[Techmarine|Brother-Adept]] [[Eresh]]{{Fn|2i}}
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PhantTech.jpg|[[Brother-Adept]] [[Eresh]]{{Fn|2i}}
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Related Articles==
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==Trivia==
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{{trivia}}
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==={{Endn|Conflicting sources}}===
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Despite their founding being listed as [[M38]]{{Fn|2f}}, the Star Phantoms are also listed to have fought alongside the [[Flesh Tearers]] in the cleansing of the [[Sakkara System]], less than one hundred years after the end of the [[Horus Heresy]] (i.e. in [[M31]]).{{Fn|3}}
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==See also==
 
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
 
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
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==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 101 (UK)]] ''Index Astartes: The Badab Uprising'', by [[Rick Priestley]]
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 101 (UK)]] ''Index Astartes: The Badab Uprising'', by [[Rick Priestley]]
*2: [[Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War - Part Two]]
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*2: [[Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War - Part Two]]:
 
**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 47
 
**{{Endn|2a}}: pg. 47
 
**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 48
 
**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 48
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**{{Endn|2i}}: pg. 135
 
**{{Endn|2i}}: pg. 135
 
**{{Endn|2j}}: pg. 137
 
**{{Endn|2j}}: pg. 137
**{{Endn|2k}}: pgs. 155-156
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**{{Endn|2k}}: pg. 155–156
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Flesh of Cretacia]], by [[Andy Smillie]], Ch. 2. Ch.3  
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Flesh of Cretacia (Novella)]], Chapters 2 and 3
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One]], pgs. 48-53
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One]], pgs. 48–53
 
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition: War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes]], pg. 155
 
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition: War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes]], pg. 155
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Machine Spirit (Short Story)]] — [[Xenos Hunters (Anthology)]]
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*7: [[Storm of Damocles (Novel)]]
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**{{Endn|7a}}: Chapter One
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**{{Endn|7b}}: Chapter Two
  
 
===Uncited===
 
===Uncited===
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**pg. 180
 
**pg. 180
  
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[[Category:Badab War]]
 
[[Category:Later Foundings]]
 
[[Category:Later Foundings]]
[[Category:Badab War]]
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[[de:Star Phantoms]]
 
[[de:Star Phantoms]]
 
[[fr:Star Phantoms]]
 
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The Star Phantoms are a loyalist Space Marine Chapter who played a pivotal part in the Badab War.[2a]

Star Phantoms
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Founding: 23rd (Sentinel) Founding, circa M38[2f]
Homeworld: Jahga (current), Haakonath (former, destroyed)[2f]
Fortress-Monastery: Memento Mori[2e]
Colours: Ash White with Black shoulder inset and golden aquila[2g][2j]
Strength: Current numbers unknown, less than 400 Battle Brothers at the end of the Badab War[2e]

History

The Star Phantoms are a Chapter whose many victories remain unsung because of its own penchant for secrecy and isolationism. As part of the Sentinel Founding early in the 38th Millennium, the Chapter was founded to shore up the defenses of the Imperium in many vulnerable parts of its vast domain. Initially based in the Mausoleum world of Haakoneth, the Chapter became fleet-based by necessity upon the destruction of the planet in 120.M40, and since that time had been grimly plying the space lanes of Segmentum Obscurus. The Chapter was counted as one of those who participated in the Macharian Crusade, but after the death of Solar Macharius participated in the Imperial civil war known as the Macharian Heresy. The Star Phantoms were said to have been subsequently responsible for the annihilation of the 17th Terrax Guard on Thoth, and the near destruction of their former allies, the Marines Malevolent. Ultimately, the Chapter was cleared of heresy by the Inquisition.[2h]

The Badab War

The Chapter arrived in strength in the Maelstrom Zone in 912.M41, mostly due to the intervention of Legate-Inquisitor Frain and his acolytes, and pledged all of its ten Companies to the Loyalist cause[d]. The Chapter's fleet, led by the battle barge Memento Mori, played a pivotal part in the destruction of the infamous Ring of Steel star fort network surrounding the Badab system.[2a]

When the final attack on Badab Primaris came, the Star Phantoms were given the glory of leading the first wave of attackers. Two of its companies supported the marines of the Fire Hawks and Sons of Medusa in taking the High Guard orbital fortress, while its remaining forces, some seven companies strong, would join the heavy assault elements of the other participating Loyalist Chapters as well as Inquisitorial Storm Troopers in besieging the seat of the Tyrant's power: the Palace of Thorns itself.[2b]

Almost two hundred battle-brothers of the Chapter died in the opening assault alone, but that was only a prelude to the carnage that was to come. What followed was a deadly meat grinder of battle, as defender and attacker desperately sought to gain the upper hand in a torn cityscape that had been turned into a veritable death trap. Events soon tipped in the Loyalists' favor, but against all logic the Palace of Thorns remained unbreached, even with the participation of the Titans of Legio Crucius.[2c]

The second day of the siege fared much better, as the lightning field that had surrounded the stronghold suddenly flickered and died, an indirect result of the sabotage of countless hive reactors by the Carcharodons. Although the field eventually came back up, the short period it was down was enough for the Star Phantoms assault forces, led by Captain Zhrukal Androcles, to force their way into the fortress. It was in this final assault that, through a quirk of fate, Captain Androcles and his squad encountered Lufgt Huron and his honour guard in the lower catacombs of the palace. The two forces met in mutual annihilation, but while Androcles fell in the battle, he was able to apparently deal a mortal blow to the Tyrant, care of a point-blank blast from the dying Captain's combi-melta.[2d]

The Aftermath

In recognition for their service the Star Phantoms were given dominion over the shattered remains of the Badab sector. Being fleet-based for so long, the Chapter accepted this as if it was a reward long in the coming. Taking its pick of the planets, it settled on the ice moon of Jahga, where they chose to bring down the heavily-damaged Memento Mori, and use the ancient warship as the base of their new Fortress-Monastery.[2e]

Other engagements

Gene-Seed

It is unknown which Chapter's gene-seed was used during the Founding of the Star Phantoms. Some suspect that the Star Phantoms gene-seed originated from the Dark Angels. However both the Dark Angels and Star Phantoms vehemently deny this.[2f]

Organization

Star Phantoms Terminator Veteran Malach with Cyclone Missile Launcher[2i]

The Star Phantoms broadly conform to the standards laid down in the Codex Astartes, but have displayed a marked preference for first strike tactics, exemplified by drop pod assaults. The Chapter also seems to prefer long-ranged bombardment using heavy weaponry over the chaos of melee combat, though it is capable of the latter when it is tactically expedient to do so. For the battle-brothers of the Chapter no one mode of combat holds more glory than another; all that matters is that their enemy is disposed of[2h].

Instead of having two Devastator Squads per Battle Company as per Codex norm, the Star Phantoms instead have three. These warriors have gained a reputation for being indiscriminate in their use of the firepower at their disposal, inflicting massive collateral damage, to the point where the Lord Solar Macharius himself is said to have stated that the Chapter was "Unsuitable for tactical close support of other Imperial Units".[2h]

The Chapter's armoury maintains an abundance of Plasma and Melta-based weaponry, and indeed it is a mark of honour among the Chapter's leaders to go into battle using a combi-plasma or combi-melta wrought by the Chapter's Techmarines.[2h]


Chapter Elements

Known Vessels

Known Named Vehicles

Known Members

  • Zhrukal AndroclesCaptain of the Star Phantoms 9th Company, he and his detachment were the ones fated to encounter the Tyrant of Badab during the climax of the siege of the Palace of Thorns. In the bloody melee that followed he and his men were laid low, but not before Zhrukal himself manages to near-fatally wound Lugft Huron with a blast from his combi-melta.[1]
  • Festaron — Member of the Deathwatch, killed in action.[6]
  • Tula — Member of the Deathwatch, killed by a Tau Stormsurge Battlesuit on QX-937.[7a][7b]

Images

Trivia

Conflicting sources

Despite their founding being listed as M38[2f], the Star Phantoms are also listed to have fought alongside the Flesh Tearers in the cleansing of the Sakkara System, less than one hundred years after the end of the Horus Heresy (i.e. in M31).[3]

See also

Sources

Uncited