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[[File:Chapter Serf DWFF.jpg|thumb|right|A Chapter Serf bowing to a Space Marine]]
 
[[File:Chapter Serf DWFF.jpg|thumb|right|A Chapter Serf bowing to a Space Marine]]
  
'''Chapter serfs''' are the normal human bondsmen and servants of a [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]. The Space Marines themselves are too few in number to manage all the tasks required to maintain all the aspects of the  Chapter, its fleet, fortress, and other myriad aspects. It is the serfs who perform most of these vital functions.
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'''Chapter serfs''' are the normal human bondsmen and servants of a [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]. The Space Marines themselves are too few in number to manage all the tasks required to maintain all the aspects of the  Chapter, its fleet, fortress, and other myriad aspects. It is the serfs who perform most of these vital functions.{{Cite this}}
  
A Chapter's fortress-monastery is home to a large population of these hereditary servants. Although they occupy a humble position, they are loyal members of the Chapter. They are generally descended from individuals selected as potential recruits to the Chapter, but in the end, judged unfit to become actual Space Marines.
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A Chapter's fortress-monastery is home to a large population of these hereditary servants. Although they occupy a humble position, they are loyal members of the Chapter. They are generally descended from individuals selected as potential recruits to the Chapter, but in the end, judged unfit to become actual Space Marines.{{Cite this}}
  
The serfs are still inducted into the [[Chapter]] cult, and do not begrudge the status they could have obtained. They are generally well treated within the Chapter, are educated and trained to a much higher standard than most other servants of the [[Imperium]], and have access to a better range of equipment.
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The serfs are still inducted into the [[Chapter]] cult, and do not begrudge the status they could have obtained. They are generally well treated within the Chapter, are educated and trained to a much higher standard than most other servants of the [[Imperium]], and have access to a better range of equipment.{{Cite this}}
  
When Space Marines go to war, the serfs maintain the fortress and defend it from attack. It is unlikely that the Chapter Serfs would ever be deployed in battle alongside their Space Marine masters, as their human limitations would be incapable of keeping pace. They would still be trained to levels at least equivalent to that of the [[Imperial Guard]], expected to assist in the defense of chapter assets such as fortresses and vessels. Indeed when facing down a Space Marine [[Battle Barge]] it would be a chapter serf manning the gun turrets, as a full Space Marine would be too valuable for the task.
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When Space Marines go to war, the serfs maintain the fortress and defend it from attack. It is unlikely that the Chapter Serfs would ever be deployed in battle alongside their Space Marine masters, as their human limitations would be incapable of keeping pace. They would still be trained to levels at least equivalent to that of the [[Imperial Guard]], expected to assist in the defense of chapter assets such as fortresses and vessels. Indeed when facing down a Space Marine [[Battle Barge]] it would be a chapter serf manning the gun turrets, as a full Space Marine would be too valuable for the task.{{Cite this}}
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==Names of the Term 'Serf' in Various Chapters==
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*'''Servile''' - in the [[Angels Excelsis]]{{Fn|1}}
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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==Sources==
 
==Sources==
*[[Codex: Space Wolves (2nd Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[The Devastation of Baal (Novel)]], Chapter 3
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==Uncited==
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*[[Codex: Space Wolves (2nd Edition)]],{{Cite this}}
 
*Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Supplement), p. 20
 
*Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Supplement), p. 20
 
*[[Deathwatch: First Founding]], pg 106
 
*[[Deathwatch: First Founding]], pg 106

Revision as of 12:40, 20 November 2017

A Chapter Serf bowing to a Space Marine

Chapter serfs are the normal human bondsmen and servants of a Space Marine Chapter. The Space Marines themselves are too few in number to manage all the tasks required to maintain all the aspects of the Chapter, its fleet, fortress, and other myriad aspects. It is the serfs who perform most of these vital functions.[Needs Citation]

A Chapter's fortress-monastery is home to a large population of these hereditary servants. Although they occupy a humble position, they are loyal members of the Chapter. They are generally descended from individuals selected as potential recruits to the Chapter, but in the end, judged unfit to become actual Space Marines.[Needs Citation]

The serfs are still inducted into the Chapter cult, and do not begrudge the status they could have obtained. They are generally well treated within the Chapter, are educated and trained to a much higher standard than most other servants of the Imperium, and have access to a better range of equipment.[Needs Citation]

When Space Marines go to war, the serfs maintain the fortress and defend it from attack. It is unlikely that the Chapter Serfs would ever be deployed in battle alongside their Space Marine masters, as their human limitations would be incapable of keeping pace. They would still be trained to levels at least equivalent to that of the Imperial Guard, expected to assist in the defense of chapter assets such as fortresses and vessels. Indeed when facing down a Space Marine Battle Barge it would be a chapter serf manning the gun turrets, as a full Space Marine would be too valuable for the task.[Needs Citation]

Names of the Term 'Serf' in Various Chapters

See Also

Sources

Uncited