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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}} | '''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}} | ||
| + | ==Overview== | ||
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}} | 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}} | ||
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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}} | 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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| + | ==Serf Specialties== | ||
| + | *'''Medicae''' - Assist [[Apothecaries]] in medical work.{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | *'''Artificer''' - Assist [[Techmarine]]s in technical & mechanical work.{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | *'''Sacratium''' - Assist [[Chaplain]]s in their work and maintain Chapter Relics.{{Fn|3c}} | ||
| + | *'''Scribellum''' - Assist [[Librarian]]s in the [[Librarius]] and help in the creation of [[Purity Seals]]. | ||
| + | *'''Scribe-Serf''' - Serf Historians.{{Fn|2a}} | ||
| + | *'''Monitor''' - Hypno-indoctrinated messengers who memorize an important message and recite it upon being spoken an activation code.{{Fn|3b}} | ||
| + | *'''Ordinator of the House''' - High-ranking position that sees service to the [[Chapter Master]] as his personal seneschals.{{Fn|3c}} | ||
| + | *'''Refectorium''' - Oversee cooking in the Fortress-Monastery.{{Fn|3a}} | ||
| + | *'''Brander-Priest''' - Used in the [[Salamanders]] Chapter. These Serfs brand their masters with hot irons while they recite litanies from the [[Promethean Cult]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | *'''Helmsman''' - Used in the [[Space Wolves]]. These Serf operate the Space Wolves warships. Led by a Serf '''Helmsmaster'''.{{Fn|6}} | ||
| + | *'''Lictor, Seneschal, Absterge''' - Used in the [[Excoriators]] Chapter. Each [[Battle-Brother]] of the Chapter have 3 of these armoury specialists. The Seneschal maintains the Marine's armour, the Lictor whips him during the donning of the armour, and the Absterge tends to the wounds after.{{Fn|5}} | ||
| + | *'''Helot''' - Used in the [[Mentor Legion]]. These Serfs are assigned to a Battle-Brother of the Chapter and relay vital battlefield data from a [[Damocles Command Rhino]] to the Marine. They also assist in a variety of other roles such as donning armor, maintaining weaponry, and they themselves are trained in the use of weapons.{{Fn|2}} | ||
==Names of the Term 'Serf' in Various Chapters== | ==Names of the Term 'Serf' in Various Chapters== | ||
*'''Blood Thrall''' — in the [[Blood Angels]]{{Fn|1b}} | *'''Blood Thrall''' — in the [[Blood Angels]]{{Fn|1b}} | ||
*'''Servile''' — in the [[Angels Excelsis]]{{Fn|1a}} | *'''Servile''' — in the [[Angels Excelsis]]{{Fn|1a}} | ||
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| + | ==Notable Chapter Serfs== | ||
| + | *[[Anuradha Daaz]] - [[Mentor Legion]] | ||
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
*[[Armoury Thrall]] | *[[Armoury Thrall]] | ||
| + | *[[Watchers in the Dark]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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*1: [[The Devastation of Baal (Novel)]] | *1: [[The Devastation of Baal (Novel)]] | ||
**{{Endn|1a}}: Chapter 3 | **{{Endn|1a}}: Chapter 3 | ||
**{{Endn|1b}}: Chapter 4 | **{{Endn|1b}}: Chapter 4 | ||
**{{Endn|1c}}: Chapter 16 | **{{Endn|1c}}: Chapter 16 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Spear of the Emperor (Novel)]] - Chapter 1 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|2a}}: Chapter 9 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Rynn's World (Novel)]] - Chapter 3 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3a}}: Chapter 16 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3b}}: Chapter 1 | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3c}}: Chapter 2 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Salamander (Novel)]] - Chapter 1 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Legion of the Damned (Novel)]] - Chapter 1 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Space Wolf (Novel)]] - Chapter 9 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]] pg. 210 | ||
==Uncited== | ==Uncited== | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 5 August 2019
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]
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Overview
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.[Needs Citation] 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. Many serfs were unsuccessful aspirants who failed to become Adeptus Astartes. [1c]
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]
Serf Specialties
- Medicae - Assist Apothecaries in medical work.[3]
- Artificer - Assist Techmarines in technical & mechanical work.[3]
- Sacratium - Assist Chaplains in their work and maintain Chapter Relics.[3c]
- Scribellum - Assist Librarians in the Librarius and help in the creation of Purity Seals.
- Scribe-Serf - Serf Historians.[2a]
- Monitor - Hypno-indoctrinated messengers who memorize an important message and recite it upon being spoken an activation code.[3b]
- Ordinator of the House - High-ranking position that sees service to the Chapter Master as his personal seneschals.[3c]
- Refectorium - Oversee cooking in the Fortress-Monastery.[3a]
- Brander-Priest - Used in the Salamanders Chapter. These Serfs brand their masters with hot irons while they recite litanies from the Promethean Cult.[4]
- Helmsman - Used in the Space Wolves. These Serf operate the Space Wolves warships. Led by a Serf Helmsmaster.[6]
- Lictor, Seneschal, Absterge - Used in the Excoriators Chapter. Each Battle-Brother of the Chapter have 3 of these armoury specialists. The Seneschal maintains the Marine's armour, the Lictor whips him during the donning of the armour, and the Absterge tends to the wounds after.[5]
- Helot - Used in the Mentor Legion. These Serfs are assigned to a Battle-Brother of the Chapter and relay vital battlefield data from a Damocles Command Rhino to the Marine. They also assist in a variety of other roles such as donning armor, maintaining weaponry, and they themselves are trained in the use of weapons.[2]
Names of the Term 'Serf' in Various Chapters
- Blood Thrall — in the Blood Angels[1b]
- Servile — in the Angels Excelsis[1a]
Notable Chapter Serfs
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: The Devastation of Baal (Novel)
- 2: Spear of the Emperor (Novel) - Chapter 1
- 2a: Chapter 9
- 3: Rynn's World (Novel) - Chapter 3
- 4: Salamander (Novel) - Chapter 1
- 5: Legion of the Damned (Novel) - Chapter 1
- 6: Space Wolf (Novel) - Chapter 9
- 7: Deathwatch: Rites of Battle pg. 210
Uncited
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- Codex: Space Wolves (2nd Edition),[Needs Citation]
- Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Supplement), pg. 20
- Deathwatch: First Founding, pg 106
