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Revision as of 06:23, 12 April 2011

The Storm Wardens are a Space Marine Chapter of unknown Founding.

Storm Wardens
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Founding Chapter: Unknown
Founding: Unknown
Chapter Master: Lorgath Maclir
Homeworld: Sacris
Fortress-Monastery: Highcastle1
Colours: Blue and White
Specialty: Armoured Assault
Strength: Unknown
Battle Cry Unknown

History

The Nemesis Incident

In 945.M36 the Storm Wardens aided the Inquisition in operations against an infestation of Enslavers in the Steropes Cluster. What came to pass in Steropes' ancient, cyclopean ruins is unknown, but at the conclusion of the conflict, the Storm Wardens' Chapter Master Owin Glendwyr discussed with an Inquisitor Lord of the Ordo Xenos matters most dire. The decision made would effect the Storm Wardens as a chapter thereafter. By authority of the Lords of Terra - Owin had much of the Storm Wardens fortress-monastery on Highcastle sealed. All records of their history and Founding were destroyed or hidden away. Furthermore, the Storm Wardens homeworld of Sacris was forbidden to have contact with the Imperium at large, deceptive propoganda of a virulent plague on Sacris's surface being spread by automated beacons in the planet's orbit in years to come.1

Finally, many Storm Wardens, including the entire veteran First Company and Chapter Master Owin Glendwyr were placed in hidden stasis vaults (as solely recorded by the Liber Tempest). The Chapter's Dreadnoughts having taken vows of silence, stand guard over these hidden chambers.1

"The Inheritors"

After the Nemesis Incident the Storm Wardens re-built its First Company. Those who joined its ranks became known as "The Inheritors" knowing they represent their Chapter's honour until their ancestors awaken from their timeless slumber in statis.1

Kraazgrug's Folly

Ork Warboss Kraazgrug's Waaagh! had been raiding settlements on Keffik's World, threatening to cut the food supply for an entire sub-sector of the Scarus Sector. It was only just before the green tide overran the last of the world's defences that an astropathic message reached Sacris. In reaction to this plea for aid the Storm Wardens sent a massive armoured spearhead to Keffik's World, consisting of several companies supported by massed vehicles and even a few of the veteran 1st company. The, then, Captain Lorgath Maclir, was given command of this battle group.2

Lorgath planned to face the Warboss's Trukks and Buggies on the open, grassy plains of the planet's north continent. Kraazgrug however, outflanked the Storm Wardens formations under the cover of a mighty dust storm. Realising the Ork Warboss's cunning plan, Lorgath was forced to rethink his strategies before the Orks descended on their unguarded flanks. The Captain decided to lure the approaching Greenskins into a trap of his own crafting. Lorgath redeployed the bulk of his forces to the top of a box canyon while launching a skirmish force of Scout Bikers, Land Speeder Typhoons and Stormravens to lull the Orks in. The skirmish force engaged the enemy and when they retreated the Orks took the bait. The bulk of Waaagh! Kraazgrug pursued the mobile Storm Wardens into the canyon, where they were brutally ambushed. In an unwavering hail of heavy weapons fire, Kraazgrug and his entire army were destroyed, not one Ork escaped.2

The Cleansing of Vigil

The Cleansing of Vigil took place in lightless tunnels below the surface of the dead world of Vigil. In the tunnels the Storm Wardens battled against the Slaugth and their warrior constructs. Conflict consisted of a series of bloody, close-range firefights and due to the confined conditions, heavy armour was impossible to use. The Storm Wardens advance soon became cautious and methodical, unfortunately the Slaugth forces seemed adept at provoking the Astartes out of such careful tactics. The toll of casualties grew high as the battle raged on and the Storm Wardens morale was sorely tested. Despite their casualties the Storm Wardens pulled through and Vigil was cleansed of the Xeno Slaugth, a costly victory for the Chapter. Veterans who survived the battle learned to pay closer attention to the wisdom of the Codex Astartes. Chapter Master Lorgath Maclir promoted many of these veterans to his Honour Guard.2

The Returned

The Returned was an event that took place with the return of Sergeant Tarikus to the chapter's fortress monastery on Gathis after he was believed to be dead. Tarikus was thought dead after the medical frigate he was recovering on was attack by the Red Corsairs. What actually happened was he became the captive of the Red Corsairs who sold him to the minions of Fabius Bile. He was imprisoned on Dynikas V where he was tortured and experimented upon by Bile. He was eventually rescued by the Blood Angels and returned to his Chapter. After his return Brother-Sergeant Zurus, who now commanded Tarikus's squad was assigned to watch him and to observe him for any sign of Chaos taint. Tarikus was eventually subjected to several tests by Librarian Secundus Thyrn which included him being stripped naked and left on a mountain and also to endure the Talons. The Talons were a device in which the individual's arms were attached to weights that he had to hold up, if he relented for even an instant a block would be drawn ever closer to him. During all of this Tarikus was subject to numerous questions by Thryn about what happened to him during his capture as well as reciting the catechisms and codes of the Chapter.

Organisation

Combat Doctrine

The Storm Wardens are influenced highly by the ways of the Sacris tribesmen. It is commonplace for Storm Wardens to engage mano a mano against the strongest opponents the enemy has to offer. This glory seeking behaviour has seen a fair share of outmatched Storm Warden leaders recklessly slain in battle.1

Despite being a Codex Chapter, there is one strategy the Storm Wardens have near perfected - the armoured assault. Preceding the assault, the enemy is condemned to a short yet devastating bombardment delivered by a Strike Cruiser or Thunderhawk Gunships. While pinned in place, the Storm Wardens launch a spearhead of Land Raiders and Predators, backed by Rhinos and Razorbacks transporting Tactical Squads and Sternguard Veterans into the thick of battle. Most Storm Wardens see these troop carriers as a steed which deliveres them into battle, from which they can launch brutal assaults and seek out foes who'll bring them glory. This doctrine has won the Storm Wardens many impressive tactical victories and, of course, thins the enemy lines, so the fighting is even.1

Halo Stars Garrison

The Storm Wardens currently have their attention fixed on the great warp storms that plague the Halo Stars. The frontier worlds that border them are protected by the Storm Wardens from Xenos threats, Chaos renegades and heretical recidivists. Because of their insular nature only a very small amount of monuments and documents celebrate their heroic defence of these worlds.1

Notable Storm Wardens

  • Lorgath Maclir - Current Storm Wardens Chapter Master.
  • Owin Glendwyr - Storm Wardens Chapter Master upon the conclusion of the Nemesis Incident. Owin was placed in stasis soon after.
  • Consultus - 3rd Company Captain during The Returned Incident who both Tarikus and Zurus served under.
  • Zurus - 3rd company Sergeant after the disappearance of Sergeant Tarikus.
  • Thyrn - was a Librarian Secundus of the Storm Wardens.
  • Mykilus - was a Brother-Marine in Tarikus's and later Zurus's squad of the 3rd Company during The Returned Incident.
  • Petius - was an Apothecary in Tarikus's and later Zurus's squad of the 3rd Company during The Returned Incident.
  • Korica - was a Brother-Marine in Tarikus's and Later Zurus's squad of the 3rd Company during The Returned Incident.

Additional Pictures

File:Storm Wardens Tactical Marine.png

Sources

See Also