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|Name=Scythes of the Emperor
 
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|Founding Chapter=[[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|12b}}
 
|Founding Chapter=[[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|12b}}
|Founding=[[Third Founding]]{{fn|16}}
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|Founding=[[Third Founding]]{{Fn|16}}
|Chapter Master=Unknown{{Fn|21d}} (formerly [[Thrasius]]){{Fn|5}}
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|Colours=Black and yellow{{Fn|1}}
 
|Colours=Black and yellow{{Fn|1}}
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===Second Tyrannic War (992.M41)===
 
===Second Tyrannic War (992.M41)===
[[Image:ScythesEmpArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The Scythes of the Emperor battle [[Tyranid]]s]]
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[[Image:ScythesEmpArt.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The Scythes of the Emperor battle [[Tyranid]]s{{Fn|19}}]]
 
{{main|Second Tyrannic War}}
 
{{main|Second Tyrannic War}}
Among the planets overwhelmed by the locust-tide of Tyranid [[hive fleet]] [[Kraken]] was the chapter's homeworld [[Sotha]]. Even for a well-defended Chapter planet, there was little hope against such vast numbers and relentless hunger, and in the end due to [[Genestealer Cult]] uprisings{{Fn|21c}} the Chapter brethren were killed in the last stand on the planet. All brethren were presumed destroyed, but a small number had escaped in order to preserve their chapter and [[gene-seed]].{{cite this}}
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{{main|Fall of Sotha}}
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Among the planets overwhelmed by the locust-tide of Tyranid [[hive fleet]] [[Kraken]] was the chapter's homeworld [[Sotha]]. Even for a well-defended Chapter planet, there was little hope against such vast numbers and relentless hunger, and in the end due to [[Genestealer Cult]] uprisings{{Fn|21e}} the Chapter brethren were killed in the last stand on the planet. All brethren were presumed destroyed, but a small number had escaped in order to preserve their chapter and [[gene-seed]].{{cite this}}
  
 
[[Sotha]], along with so many other planets in the inexorable advance of the Kraken, was reduced to the state of an asteroid by the Tyranid swarms. Two hundred Marines broke through the Tyranid assault.  With much of the region overwhelmed by the Tyranids, there was nowhere to escape.  The last of the Scythes evacuated to the [[Miral System]] eventually landed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|22a}}{{Fn|22b}}
 
[[Sotha]], along with so many other planets in the inexorable advance of the Kraken, was reduced to the state of an asteroid by the Tyranid swarms. Two hundred Marines broke through the Tyranid assault.  With much of the region overwhelmed by the Tyranids, there was nowhere to escape.  The last of the Scythes evacuated to the [[Miral System]] eventually landed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|22a}}{{Fn|22b}}
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The Scythes no longer have any Codex-approved [[Terminator]] squads, since they have only three remaining suits of [[Terminator armour]]. [[Sebastion|Forge Master Sebastion]] is known to have acquired a fourth partial suit, and is restoring it to combat-readiness.{{Fn|11}}
 
The Scythes no longer have any Codex-approved [[Terminator]] squads, since they have only three remaining suits of [[Terminator armour]]. [[Sebastion|Forge Master Sebastion]] is known to have acquired a fourth partial suit, and is restoring it to combat-readiness.{{Fn|11}}
  
Since the destruction of their homeworld, the Scythes have become a secretive Chapter. This is because many of their Battle-Brothers were infected with the [[Genestealer's Kiss]] during the invasion. The Astartes were strong enough to resist the calls of the [[Hive Mind]], but wore psychic dampening hoods to lessen its power.{{Fn|21b}}
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Since the destruction of their homeworld, the Scythes have become a secretive Chapter. This is because many of their Battle-Brothers were infected with the [[Genestealer's Kiss]] during the invasion. The Astartes were strong enough to resist the calls of the [[Hive Mind]], but wore psychic dampening hoods to lessen its power.{{Fn|21c}}
  
 
===Rebirth (Present)===
 
===Rebirth (Present)===
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Later during the [[Indomitus Crusade]] the Scythes of the Emperor were formally reborn thanks to reinforcements of [[Primaris Space Marine]]s from [[Belisarius Cawl]]'s [[Ultima Founding]].{{Fn|17}} They have since gone back to fighting for the Emperor, such as in the [[Battle of Hamagora]]. After the Indomitus Crusade, the Scythes of the Emperor were among the Chapter's chosen by [[Roboute Guilliman]] to guard the reformed realm of [[Ultramar]].{{Fn|20}}
 
Later during the [[Indomitus Crusade]] the Scythes of the Emperor were formally reborn thanks to reinforcements of [[Primaris Space Marine]]s from [[Belisarius Cawl]]'s [[Ultima Founding]].{{Fn|17}} They have since gone back to fighting for the Emperor, such as in the [[Battle of Hamagora]]. After the Indomitus Crusade, the Scythes of the Emperor were among the Chapter's chosen by [[Roboute Guilliman]] to guard the reformed realm of [[Ultramar]].{{Fn|20}}
  
A force of Scythes later accompanied [[Belisarius Cawl]] to [[Sotha]] to study the [[Pharos (Device)|Pharos]], but were beset by a force of [[Genestealer Cult]]ists that had infiltrated their [[Chapter Serf]]s. During the fight [[Chapter Master]] [[Thrasius]] died slaying the same [[Genestealer Patriarch]] that had originally led the assault on Sotha. All the remaining Scythes [[Firstborn]] died with him in the battle.{{Fn|21c}}
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A force of Scythes later accompanied [[Belisarius Cawl]] to [[Sotha]] to study the [[Pharos (Device)|Pharos]], but were beset by a force of [[Genestealer Cult]]ists that had infiltrated their [[Chapter Serf]]s. During the fight [[Chapter Master]] [[Thrasius]] died slaying the same [[Genestealer Patriarch]] that had originally led the assault on Sotha. All the remaining Scythes [[Firstborn]] died with him in the battle.{{Fn|21e}}
  
The previously abandoned orbital station of Scythes of Emperor above [[Sotha]] ''[[Aegida]]'' was rebuilt and assigned as their [[fortress-monastery]] until the planet would be fully revived. From there Scythes of Emperor will
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The previously abandoned orbital station of Scythes of Emperor above [[Sotha]] ''[[Aegida]]'' was rebuilt and assigned as their [[fortress-monastery]] until the planet would be fully revived. From there Scythes of Emperor will fulfill their ancient obligations of honour and watch the eastern marches of Greater [[Ultramar]] for various and numerous threats.{{Fn|21f}}
fulfill their ancient obligations of honour and watch the eastern marches of Greater [[Ultramar]] for various and numerous threats.{{Fn|21d}}
 
  
 
==Recruitment==
 
==Recruitment==
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==Heraldry==
 
==Heraldry==
[[Image:Emperor's scythes banner.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Chapter banner of the Emperor's Scythes]]
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[[Image:Emperor's scythes banner.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Chapter banner of the Emperor's Scythes{{Fn|24}}]]
 
The [[Power Armour]] worn by the Scythes of the Emperor is black, with a yellow breastplate and backpack.  The Chapter's symbol is a pair of yellow crossed scythes on a black background.{{Fn|1}}
 
The [[Power Armour]] worn by the Scythes of the Emperor is black, with a yellow breastplate and backpack.  The Chapter's symbol is a pair of yellow crossed scythes on a black background.{{Fn|1}}
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[[Space Marine Company|Company]] affiliation is indicated by the colour of the Marine's chest [[aquila]]. [[Veteran Squad (Space Marines)|Veteran]] status is indicated by a yellow left kneepad with a black skull on it.{{Fn|17}}
  
 
Many of the [[Company Banner]]s of the Scythes, along with the [[Chapter Standard]], feature an armoured warrior clad in the Chapter's colours astride a [[horse]].  This is regarded by some as an unusual choice of animal, as horses are not native to Sotha and there are no records of any Scythes ever riding into battle on one.  Each Company Standard features a legendary horse from the tales told by [[Oberdeii]].{{Fn|22f}}  Amongst the horses featured are [[Abrax]] and [[Conabos]].{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|22f}}
 
Many of the [[Company Banner]]s of the Scythes, along with the [[Chapter Standard]], feature an armoured warrior clad in the Chapter's colours astride a [[horse]].  This is regarded by some as an unusual choice of animal, as horses are not native to Sotha and there are no records of any Scythes ever riding into battle on one.  Each Company Standard features a legendary horse from the tales told by [[Oberdeii]].{{Fn|22f}}  Amongst the horses featured are [[Abrax]] and [[Conabos]].{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|22f}}
  
 
==Chapter Elements==
 
==Chapter Elements==
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===Relics===
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1 align=center|'''Relic Name'''
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1align=center|'''Relic Type'''
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1 align=center|'''Notes'''
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1 align=center|'''Source'''
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|[[Mask of Dantioch]]
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|Helmet
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|Originally worn by [[Barabas Dantioch]], it was taken as a symbol of office of the Chapter Master.
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===Fleet===
 
===Fleet===
 
Prior to the Fall of Sotha, the Chapter fleet numbered over a hundred vessels in total.{{Fn|Note 1}}  Following Kraken's attack, and the Chapter's evacuation to the [[Miral System]], only twenty-six ships remained, many heavily damaged.{{Fn|22a}}{{Fn|22b}}
 
Prior to the Fall of Sotha, the Chapter fleet numbered over a hundred vessels in total.{{Fn|Note 1}}  Following Kraken's attack, and the Chapter's evacuation to the [[Miral System]], only twenty-six ships remained, many heavily damaged.{{Fn|22a}}{{Fn|22b}}
  
 
===Known Vessels===
 
===Known Vessels===
*''[[Aegida]]'' — [[Space Station]], currently serving as the Chapter's [[Fortress-Monastery]].{{Fn|21d}}
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*''[[Aegida]]'' — [[Space Station]], currently serving as the Chapter's [[Fortress-Monastery]].{{Fn|21f}}
 
*''[[Heart of Cronus]]'' — [[Battle Barge]].{{Fn|22a}}  Last flagship of the Chapter after the battle at [[Giant's Coffin]] (previously known as the '''''Heart of Sotha''''' in older publications).{{Cite this}}
 
*''[[Heart of Cronus]]'' — [[Battle Barge]].{{Fn|22a}}  Last flagship of the Chapter after the battle at [[Giant's Coffin]] (previously known as the '''''Heart of Sotha''''' in older publications).{{Cite this}}
 
*''[[Honour's Might]]'' — [[Battle Barge]].  Chapter flagship around the time of the fall of [[Sotha]].{{Fn|22c}}   
 
*''[[Honour's Might]]'' — [[Battle Barge]].  Chapter flagship around the time of the fall of [[Sotha]].{{Fn|22c}}   
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{{main|Known Members of the Scythes of the Emperor}}
 
{{main|Known Members of the Scythes of the Emperor}}
 
[[Image:SOTEcolours.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Scythes of the Emperor [[Firstborn]]{{Fn|1}}]]
 
[[Image:SOTEcolours.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Scythes of the Emperor [[Firstborn]]{{Fn|1}}]]
*[[Chapter Master]] [[Oberdeii]] — Warden of the Pharos, the old man on the mountain, [[List of Founders|Founder]].{{Fn|16}}
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[[Chapter Master]]
*[[Chapter Master]] [[Thorcyra]] — Chapter Master before the fall of [[Sotha]]. Killed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Chapter Master]] [[Oberdeii]] — (deceased) Warden of the Pharos, the old man on the mountain, [[List of Founders|Founder]].{{Fn|16}}
*[[Chapter Master]] [[Thrasius]] (also known as '''Thracian''') - Chapter Master, concerned with preserving and rebuilding his [[Chapter]].{{Fn|5}} Killed during [[Belisarius Cawl|Belisarius Cawl's]] expedition to [[Sotha]] in the [[Age of the Dark Imperium]].{{Fn|21c}}
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*[[Chapter Master]] [[Thorcyra]] — (deceased) Chapter Master before the fall of [[Sotha]]. Killed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|5}}
*[[Chaplain]] [[Segas]] — the Chapter's first Chaplain, whose remains were interred on the reliquary world of [[Egottha]].{{Fn|6}}
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*[[Chapter Master]] [[Mansirius Thracian|Thracian]]{{Fn|21b}} (also known as '''Thrasius''') - (deceased) Chapter Master, concerned with preserving and rebuilding his [[Chapter]].{{Fn|5}} Killed during [[Belisarius Cawl|Belisarius Cawl's]] expedition to [[Sotha]] in the [[Age of the Dark Imperium]].{{Fn|21e}}
*[[Reclusiarch]] [[Hornindal]] — encountered a vanguard hivefleet while returning to Sotha after the general recall was given. His ship, the ''[[Xenophon]]'', was subsequently lost.{{Fn|6}}
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*[[Master of the Forge|Forge Master]] [[Sebastion]] — highest ranking [[Techmarine]] after the fall of Sotha.{{Fn|5}}
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[[Chaplaincy]]
*[[Apothecary]] [[Aratus]] — Apothecary stationed on the world of [[Brakur IV]] to scan for potential recruits.{{Fn|19}}
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*[[Chaplain]] [[Segas]] — (deceased) the Chapter's first Chaplain, whose remains were interred on the reliquary world of [[Egottha]].{{Fn|6}}
*[[Captain (Space Marines)|Captain]] [[Theodosios]] — Captain of the Fifth Company, sent out to the [[Eastern Fringe]] before [[Hive Fleet Kraken]] was identified.{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Reclusiarch]] [[Hornindal]] — (deceased) encountered a vanguard hivefleet while returning to Sotha after the general recall was given. His ship, the ''[[Xenophon]]'', was subsequently lost.{{Fn|6}}
*Captain [[Vosok Dall]] — turned [[Renegade Space Marine|renegade]]{{Fn|13}} after the fall of Sotha, and eventually swore allegiance to [[Khorne]]. Killed on [[New Badab]] by [[Honsou]] of the [[Iron Warriors]].{{Fn|10}}
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*Captain [[Romonos]] — Captain of the single Battle Company after the fall of [[Sotha]].{{Fn|5}}
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[[Armoury]]
*Captain [[Agaitas]] — Captain of the Second Company. Killed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|18}}
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*[[Master of the Forge|Forge Master]] [[Sebastion]] — (deceased) highest ranking [[Techmarine]] after the fall of Sotha.{{Fn|5}}
*[[Commander]] [[Cassios]] — Fifth Company officer who survived for three years onboard a [[Hive Ship]], to be discovered by the 21st Salvation Team led by [[Tiresias|Sergeant Tiresias]]. Killed after returning to the same [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*Neophyte [[Bokari]] — (deceased) Former apprentice to [[Sebastion]]. One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|11}}
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Marek Angeloi|Angeloi]] — originally [[Tiresias]]'s superior, later assigned to the [[Deathwatch]] by [[Thrasius]].{{Fn|5}} Completed his tour and requested discharge afterwards.{{Fn|9}}
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[[Apothecarion]]
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*[[Apothecary]] [[Aratus]] — (deceased) One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. last firstborn Apothecary of the chapter and took over the role of Chalpin as well, as the Chaplins had all died. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|19}}
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[[1st Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|1st Company]]
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*Captain [[Agaitas]] — (deceased) Killed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|18}}
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[[2nd Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|2nd Company]]
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*Brother [[Vasilis]] — (deceased) Presumed killed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|18}}
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[[3rd Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|3rd Company]]
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*Captain [[Romonos]] — (deceased) Captain of the single Battle Company after the fall of [[Sotha]]. Presumed deceased after the battle of Miral.{{Fn|5}}
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[[4th Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|4th Company]]
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*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Marek Angeloi|Angeloi]] — (deceased) originally [[Tiresias]]'s superior, later assigned to the [[Deathwatch]] by [[Thrasius]].{{Fn|5}}  Completed his tour and requested discharge afterwards. Presumed deceased after the battle of Miral.{{Fn|9}}
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[[5th Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|5th Company]]
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*[[Captain (Space Marines)|Captain]] [[Theodosios]] — (deceased) sent out to the [[Eastern Fringe]] before [[Hive Fleet Kraken]] was identified.{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Commander]] [[Cassios]] — (deceased) survived for three years onboard a [[Hive Ship]], to be discovered by the 21st Salvation Team led by [[Tiresias|Sergeant Tiresias]]. Killed after returning to the same [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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[[7th Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|7th Company]]
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*Brother [[Hadrios]] — (deceased) accompanied [[Thrasius]] when he left the Chapter to plan for the future, and served as his lieutenant.{{Fn|5}} Killed by the [[Genestealer Cultists]].{{Fn|21d}}
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[[8th Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|8th Company]]
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*(former) Captain [[Vosok Dall]] — (traitor/deceased) turned [[Renegade Space Marine|renegade]]{{Fn|13}} after the fall of Sotha, and eventually swore allegiance to [[Khorne]]. Killed on [[New Badab]] by [[Honsou]] of the [[Iron Warriors]].{{Fn|10}}
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[[10th Company (Scythes of the Emperor)|10th Company]]
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*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Tiresias]] — (deceased) leader of the [[21st Salvation Team]]. Survived the fall of [[Sotha]] and the battle at [[Giant's Coffin]], but was killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Neophyte]] [[Narro]] — (deceased) member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*Neophyte [[Hwygir]] (or '''Culmonios''') - (deceased) member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*Neophyte [[Vitellios]] — (deceased) member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*Neophyte [[Pasan]] — (deceased) member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Quintos]] — (deceased) leader of the [[121st Salvation Team]]. He recovered the body of Sergeant [[Tiresias]] along with his gene-seed and that of Commander [[Cassios]].{{Fn|5}}
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*Neophyte [[Medon]] — (deceased) member of the 49th Salvation Team. Honoured for the recovery of a partial suit of Terminator armour.{{Fn|11}}
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'''Other'''
 
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Cassander (Sergeant)|Cassander]] — [[Assault Squad|Assault Sergeant]].  Leader of Squad [[Cassander (Squad)|Cassander]].  Killed during the [[gene-seed]] recovery mission on the world of [[Brakur IV]].{{Fn|19}}
 
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Cassander (Sergeant)|Cassander]] — [[Assault Squad|Assault Sergeant]].  Leader of Squad [[Cassander (Squad)|Cassander]].  Killed during the [[gene-seed]] recovery mission on the world of [[Brakur IV]].{{Fn|19}}
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Quintos (Sergeant)|Quintos]] — leader of the [[121st Salvation Team]]. He recovered the body of Sergeant [[Tiresias]] along with his gene-seed and that of Commander [[Cassios]].{{Fn|5}}
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*Brother [[Esau]] — (deceased) newly promoted battle brother, member of the Assault Squad [[Cassander (Squad)|Cassander]] and one of the last recruits from [[Sotha]]. Together with Brother [[Galerius]] as the only surviving members of Assault Squad Cassander, successfully evacuated [[Apothecary]] [[Aratus]] with the [[gene-seed]] from the world of [[Brakur IV]].{{Fn|19}}
 
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Remas]] — encountered the first hive ship to reach Sotha. His testimony aided [[Ultramarines]] [[Cassius|Chaplain Cassius]] in the organisation of the [[Tyrannic War Veterans]]. {{Fn|7}}
 
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Remas]] — encountered the first hive ship to reach Sotha. His testimony aided [[Ultramarines]] [[Cassius|Chaplain Cassius]] in the organisation of the [[Tyrannic War Veterans]]. {{Fn|7}}
*[[Sergeant (Space Marines)|Sergeant]] [[Tiresias]] — leader of the 21st Salvation Team. Survived the fall of [[Sotha]] and the battle at [[Giant's Coffin]], but was killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
 
*Veteran-Brother [[Wenlocke]] - founding member.{{Fn|16}}
 
*Brother [[Cadmus (Scythes of the Emperor)|Cadmus]] - [[Primaris Space Marine|Primaris]] [[Veteran]] who took part in [[Belisarius Cawl|Belisarius Cawl's]] expedition to [[Sotha]] to study the [[Pharos (Device)|Pharos]].{{Fn|21a}}
 
 
*Brother [[Harvan]] — member of [[Remas]]'s squad, killed in the boarding action.{{Fn|7}}
 
*Brother [[Harvan]] — member of [[Remas]]'s squad, killed in the boarding action.{{Fn|7}}
 
*Brother [[Tobias]] — member of [[Remas]]'s squad, the only other survivor.{{Fn|7}}
 
*Brother [[Tobias]] — member of [[Remas]]'s squad, the only other survivor.{{Fn|7}}
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*Veteran-Brother [[Wenlocke]] - founding member.{{Fn|16}}
 
*Brother [[Domitios]] — saved by [[Tiresias]] during the fighting on [[Tan]].{{Fn|5}}
 
*Brother [[Domitios]] — saved by [[Tiresias]] during the fighting on [[Tan]].{{Fn|5}}
*Brother [[Hadrios]] — accompanied [[Thrasius]] when he left the Chapter to plan for the future, and served as his lieutenant.{{Fn|5}}
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*Brother [[Cadmus (Scythes of the Emperor)|Cadmus]] - [[Primaris Space Marine|Primaris]] [[Veteran]] who took part in [[Belisarius Cawl|Belisarius Cawl's]] expedition to [[Sotha]] to study the [[Pharos (Device)|Pharos]].{{Fn|21a}}
*Brother [[Esau]] — newly promoted battle brother, member of the Assault Squad [[Cassander (Squad)|Cassander]] and one of the last recruits from [[Sotha]]. Together with Brother [[Galerius]] as the only surviving members of Assault Squad Cassander, successfully evacuated [[Apothecary]] [[Aratus]] with the [[gene-seed]] from the world of [[Brakur IV]].{{Fn|19}}
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*[[Brother]] [[Ulas]] — (deceased) Terminator. Formerly of the 4th Company. One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|21c}}
*Brother [[Vasilis]] — member of the Second Company. Presumed killed on the [[death world]] of [[Miral]].{{Fn|18}}
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*[[Brother]] [[Galerius]] — (deceased) Terminator. Formerly of Assault Squad [[Cassander (Squad)|Cassander]]. One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|21c}}
*[[Neophyte]] [[Narro]] — member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Brother]] [[Ren]] — (deceased) Terminator. Wore the armour recovered by Neophtye Medon. One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|21c}}
*Neophyte [[Hwygir]] (or '''Culmonios''') - member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Brother]] [[Doror]] — (deceased) One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|21c}}
*Neophyte [[Vitellios]] — member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
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*[[Brother]] [[Keltru]] — (deceased) One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. Died during the expedition into the [[Pharos]].{{Fn|21c}}
*Neophyte [[Pasan]] — member of the 21st Salvation Team. Killed on board a [[Tyranid]] [[Hive Ship]].{{Fn|5}}
 
*Neophyte [[Bokari]] — apprentice to [[Sebastion]] in the Forge.{{Fn|11}}
 
*Neophyte [[Medon]] — member of the 49th Salvation Team. Honoured for the recovery of a partial suit of Terminator armour.{{Fn|11}}
 
  
 
===Chapter Serfs===
 
===Chapter Serfs===
 
*[[Gricole]] — senior retainer under [[Tiresias|Sergeant Tiresias]].{{Fn|5}}
 
*[[Gricole]] — senior retainer under [[Tiresias|Sergeant Tiresias]].{{Fn|5}}
*[[Hannelore]] - [[Lieutenant|Serf-lieutenant]] aboard the ''[[Heart of Cronus]]''.{{Fn|22a}}  Later promoted to [[Shipmaster|shipmistress]] of the ''[[Atreides]]''.{{Fn|19}}
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*[[Hannelore]] - [[Lieutenant|Serf-lieutenant]] aboard the ''[[Heart of Cronus]]''.{{Fn|22a}}  Later promoted to [[Shipmaster|shipmistress]] of the ''[[Atreides]]''.{{Fn|19}} Secretly a [[Genestealer Cultist]].{{Fn|21d}}
 
*[[Kaeron]] — [[Shipmaster|commanding officer]] aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Lost along with the ship.{{Fn|6}}
 
*[[Kaeron]] — [[Shipmaster|commanding officer]] aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Lost along with the ship.{{Fn|6}}
 
*[[Leviton Goss]] — [[Imperial Navy Hierarchy#Junior Officers|Sub-lieutenant]] aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Lost along with the ship.{{Fn|6}}
 
*[[Leviton Goss]] — [[Imperial Navy Hierarchy#Junior Officers|Sub-lieutenant]] aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Lost along with the ship.{{Fn|6}}
*[[Milus Ogden]] — [[Sergeant|Serf-sergeant]]. Chief security officer aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Killed by Tyranids during a boarding action.{{Fn|6}}
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*[[Milus Ogden]] — [[Sergeant|Serf-sergeant]]. Chief security officer aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Killed by Tyranids during a boarding action.{{Fn|6}}
 
*[[Tyek]] — security officer aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Killed during a ship-to-ship collision.{{Fn|6}}
 
*[[Tyek]] — security officer aboard the ''[[Xenophon]]''. Killed during a ship-to-ship collision.{{Fn|6}}
  
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*{{Endn|Note 1}}: [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Thrasius]] remarks shortly after the evacuation to the [[Miral System]], ''"Only twenty-five.  Less than a quarter of the Chapter fleet."''{{Fn|22a}}
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==Trivia==
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*{{Endn|Note 1}}: [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Thracian (Scythes of the Emperor)|Thracian]] remarks shortly after the evacuation to the [[Miral System]], ''"Only twenty-five.  Less than a quarter of the Chapter fleet."''{{Fn|22a}}
  
 
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Scythes of the Emperor
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Founding Chapter: Ultramarines[12b]
Founding: Third Founding[16]
Chapter Master: Unknown[21f] (formerly Thrasius)[5]
Homeworld: Sotha[22a]
Fortress-Monastery: Aegida[21f]
Colours: Black and yellow[1]

The Scythes of the Emperor (or Emperor's Scythes) are a Codex Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes.[1] The advance of Hive Fleet Kraken overwhelmed the Chapter's home world of Sotha and virtually destroyed the Chapter for many years[4]. However in the Age of the Dark Imperium they have experienced a rebirth.[12a]


History

Origins

The Scythes of the Emperor's history originated during the Horus Heresy, where the 199th "Aegida" company of the Ultramarines fought bravely against the Night Lords in the Battle of Sotha. Subsequently, Roboute Guilliman honoured the company with the emblem of two crossed scythes, representing their defence of the farmers of Sotha.[14]

After the Heresy and the Second Founding, the Aegida Company was maintained as a phantom 11th Company under the command of Captain Oberdeii, in defiance of Guilliman's own Codex Astartes. When Rogal Dorn initiated the Third Founding nearly a millennium later, Oberdeii was the last surviving member of the company. Nevertheless, the Ultramarines' Chapter Master, Tigris Decon, wished to remove the evidence of Guilliman's 'heresy', sending Chaplain Segas and Brother Wenlocke to offer Oberdeii the choice of being reassigned to the 5th Company or continuing to guard the Pharos by becoming Master of a new 'Aegida Chapter'. Oberdeii reluctantly agreed to found a new Chapter, but chose to name them the Scythes of the Emperor. In addition to Chaplain Segas and Brother Wenlocke, seventy-two veterans of the Orlan Conquest were assigned to the new Chapter.[16]

The Corinth Crusade (698-705.M41)

The Corinth Crusade was led by Marneus Calgar, with forces from the Ultramarines, Angels of Absolution, Lamenters, Silver Skulls, Scythes of the Emperor and Marines Errant as well as more than fifty Imperial Guard Regiments. They fought against the Ork hordes of Waaagh! Skargor, in the Corinth system within the Ork empire of Charadon.[8]

The successful crusade not only crushed Waaagh! Skargor but also delayed any further Ork incursions from Charadon for more than thirty years.[8]

Damocles Gulf Crusade (745.M41)

Main article: Damocles Crusade

It was in the years following the Damocles Crusade against the Tau in M41.742 the Scythes of the Emperor would come to the forefront of Eastern Fringe warfare. The Scythes led the first landing onto Tau territory, the world of Sy'L'Kell. After establishing the landing zone. The Brimlock Dragoons moved on to expand the Imperial foothold. The Dragoons were nearly destroyed by a Tau ambush which the Scythes, leading Imperial Storm Troopers, broke through averting a near disaster. After claiming Sy'L'Kell, the Crusade moved to cross the Damocles Gulf. After a brutal first fleet engagement with the Tau, the Imperials landed on the a major Tau world of Dal'Yth Prime. Joining members of the venerated Ultramarines and Iron Hands Chapters, the Scythes were part of several spearhead assaults and kept up constant night patrols against Tau infiltrators during the months long fighting.[Needs Citation]

With news of Hivefleet Behemoth bearing down upon the Eastern fringe and the stalemate between the two sides, the Crusade withdrew, though a mutual respect between both sides had been forged.[Needs Citation]

Verdeworlds Campaign (865.M41)

Main article: Verdeworlds Campaign

Second Tyrannic War (992.M41)

The Scythes of the Emperor battle Tyranids[19]
Main article: Second Tyrannic War
Main article: Fall of Sotha

Among the planets overwhelmed by the locust-tide of Tyranid hive fleet Kraken was the chapter's homeworld Sotha. Even for a well-defended Chapter planet, there was little hope against such vast numbers and relentless hunger, and in the end due to Genestealer Cult uprisings[21e] the Chapter brethren were killed in the last stand on the planet. All brethren were presumed destroyed, but a small number had escaped in order to preserve their chapter and gene-seed.[Needs Citation]Sotha, along with so many other planets in the inexorable advance of the Kraken, was reduced to the state of an asteroid by the Tyranid swarms. Two hundred Marines broke through the Tyranid assault. With much of the region overwhelmed by the Tyranids, there was nowhere to escape. The last of the Scythes evacuated to the Miral System eventually landed on the death world of Miral.[22a][22b]

Somewhere on the surface of this planet, a huge rocky outcrop called the Giant's Coffin rose from the jungle. The surviving forces of the Scythes prepared to make this their final stronghold. The Giant's Coffin was a tremendous natural citadel whose steep cliffs would slow the invaders and the rocky promontories would provide excellent firing positions for heavy weapons.[3] Although the defenses of the Scythes were strong they were still overwhelmed. Their Chapter Master Thorcyra met his end on Miral and the Scythes were forced to withdraw.[5] The fate of Miral is unknown, although little more than a Company of the Scythes of the Emperor escaped with their lives.[2]

Captain Thrasius became the new Chapter Master and planned a series of hit and run attacks against the Tyranids. This pattern of defense and retreat continued until they received word that Hive Fleet Kraken's unstoppable advance had finally been staggered by the Ultramarines on Ichar IV. At that time, the Scythes were engaged in the preparation of defences on Bosphor, and were bitterly disappointed not to have been present when that first great victory was won. Thereafter, Thrasius's strategy became principally concerned with the preservation of his Chapter and the salvaging of as much material as possible from the devastation wrought by the Tyranids.[5]

The Scythes no longer have any Codex-approved Terminator squads, since they have only three remaining suits of Terminator armour. Forge Master Sebastion is known to have acquired a fourth partial suit, and is restoring it to combat-readiness.[11]

Since the destruction of their homeworld, the Scythes have become a secretive Chapter. This is because many of their Battle-Brothers were infected with the Genestealer's Kiss during the invasion. The Astartes were strong enough to resist the calls of the Hive Mind, but wore psychic dampening hoods to lessen its power.[21c]

Rebirth (Present)

At the beginning of 999.M41 it is understood that the Scythes of the Emperor were still attempting to rebuild, and seek vengeance upon the Tyranid race.[12b] In 970999.M41 the Scythes unexpectedly re-emerged from the shadow of Hive Fleet Kraken and announced that their Chapter would be "born anew".[12a]

Later during the Indomitus Crusade the Scythes of the Emperor were formally reborn thanks to reinforcements of Primaris Space Marines from Belisarius Cawl's Ultima Founding.[17] They have since gone back to fighting for the Emperor, such as in the Battle of Hamagora. After the Indomitus Crusade, the Scythes of the Emperor were among the Chapter's chosen by Roboute Guilliman to guard the reformed realm of Ultramar.[20]

A force of Scythes later accompanied Belisarius Cawl to Sotha to study the Pharos, but were beset by a force of Genestealer Cultists that had infiltrated their Chapter Serfs. During the fight Chapter Master Thrasius died slaying the same Genestealer Patriarch that had originally led the assault on Sotha. All the remaining Scythes Firstborn died with him in the battle.[21e]

The previously abandoned orbital station of Scythes of Emperor above Sotha Aegida was rebuilt and assigned as their fortress-monastery until the planet would be fully revived. From there Scythes of Emperor will fulfill their ancient obligations of honour and watch the eastern marches of Greater Ultramar for various and numerous threats.[21f]

Recruitment

The Scythes of the Emperor did not restrict the recruitment of new Aspirants to their homeworld; even before the loss of Sotha, the Chapter maintained bastions on a number of Imperial worlds, which were used for resupply along with recruiting Marines. Planets known to feature such outposts include Miral Prime[22b] (which was consumed by the tyranids not long after they attacked Sotha), Brakur IV and Beremin.[19]

Heraldry

Chapter banner of the Emperor's Scythes[24]

The Power Armour worn by the Scythes of the Emperor is black, with a yellow breastplate and backpack. The Chapter's symbol is a pair of yellow crossed scythes on a black background.[1]

Company affiliation is indicated by the colour of the Marine's chest aquila. Veteran status is indicated by a yellow left kneepad with a black skull on it.[17]

Many of the Company Banners of the Scythes, along with the Chapter Standard, feature an armoured warrior clad in the Chapter's colours astride a horse. This is regarded by some as an unusual choice of animal, as horses are not native to Sotha and there are no records of any Scythes ever riding into battle on one. Each Company Standard features a legendary horse from the tales told by Oberdeii.[22f] Amongst the horses featured are Abrax and Conabos.[18][22f]

Chapter Elements

Relics

Relics
Relic Name Relic Type Notes Source
Mask of Dantioch Helmet Originally worn by Barabas Dantioch, it was taken as a symbol of office of the Chapter Master. [16]

Fleet

Prior to the Fall of Sotha, the Chapter fleet numbered over a hundred vessels in total.[Note 1] Following Kraken's attack, and the Chapter's evacuation to the Miral System, only twenty-six ships remained, many heavily damaged.[22a][22b]

Known Vessels

Known Aircraft

Known Vehicles

Notable Characters

Scythes of the Emperor Firstborn[1]

Chapter Master

Chaplaincy

  • Chaplain Segas — (deceased) the Chapter's first Chaplain, whose remains were interred on the reliquary world of Egottha.[6]
  • Reclusiarch Hornindal — (deceased) encountered a vanguard hivefleet while returning to Sotha after the general recall was given. His ship, the Xenophon, was subsequently lost.[6]

Armoury

Apothecarion

  • Apothecary Aratus — (deceased) One of Thrasius's surviving band of Firstborn. last firstborn Apothecary of the chapter and took over the role of Chalpin as well, as the Chaplins had all died. Died during the expedition into the Pharos.[19]

1st Company

2nd Company

3rd Company

  • Captain Romonos — (deceased) Captain of the single Battle Company after the fall of Sotha. Presumed deceased after the battle of Miral.[5]

4th Company

5th Company

7th Company

8th Company

10th Company

Other

Chapter Serfs


Images


Trivia

Parts of the Scythes' background are inspired by the Thracian civilisation - in particular their use of polearms called falces.

Notes

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Sources