Cobalt Leviathans

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The Cobalt Leviathans are a Loyalist Space Marines Chapter founded in the 38th Millennium from the gene-seed of the White Scars. The Cobalt Leviathans are known for their nomadic nature and brutally swift method of combat, not unlike their progenitor Chapter the White Scars. The companies of the Cobalt Leviathans are always on the move, choosing instead to have their home world defended only by the sargents, serfs and Neophytes of the Chapter. Lead by a lone Vasa Ngaru, bearing the title of Lord of the Triumphrat, they are entrusted with the greatest responsibility and the hardest burden, to defend their hearth and home the Fortress Monastery Pakari. That is not to say that the companies of the Cobalt Leviathans do not return to their home. For at the end of every campaign they return to tell their deeds through chant and battle hymn. In doing so they preserve the oral tradition of the Chapter and of their homeworlds.

Chapter History
Not long after their founding did the Cobalt Leviathans find themselves thrust into a the crucible of galactic conflict. Still a freshly formed Chapter the Cobalt Leviathans found themselves joining the Imperium’s forces in their attack against the 9th black crusade. Setting out from Mars the freshly formed Cobalt Leviathans found themselves lost in a freak warp storm. Making an emergency translation the whole of the newly formed Chapter found themselves displaced at Cypra Mundi. By the grace of the Emperor they found there the Ultramarines and White Scars preparing to reinforce Corillia and its surrounding worlds against Warmaster Abaddon and his black crusade. Without even hesitating Rangatira Aleki contacted the two first founding Chapters and pledged his forces to join in the counteroffensive to reclaim the system from the forces of chaos. Due to the overwhelming forces arrayed against them both the Ultramarines and the White Scars agreed to allow this new Chapter fight alongside them. For their first campaign the Cobalt Leviathans found themselves fighting alongside their progenitor Chapter the White Scars. Eager to prove themselves to both the White Scars and the Imperium as a whole the Cobalt Leviathans volunteered themselves to the hardest fights they could find. As the campaign progressed the marines of the Cobalt Leviathans found their stride, quickly developing a style of combat all their own. Leaving the tanks, troop transports and terminators in the center of their forces they bait their foe into committing to a full attack on their seemingly exposed forces. It is then with the foe commited do the fast moving elements of the Cobalt Leviathans forces swoop in from both flanks and ambush their foe. Seeing that their younger kin fought in ways similar to their own the White Scars often sent squads of their own to aid in these flanking attacks. As the purge continued a clear bond formed between the two brother chapters, many friendships formed and working together a great number of heroic acts occurred. However by the campaigns end there was not a member of either side of the conflict that did not know the name Rangatira Aleki, First Chapter Master of the Cobalt Leviathans.

With Abbadon the Despoiler leading his forces away from Corillia his control over its more chaotic elements released. Without the warmasters guiding hand the daemons of chaos ran rampant seeing their own glory or to carry out their own nefarious plans. Free of his bound oath Giggath lead his Khorneate army into the heart of the White Scars’ battle lines. Without warning the Great Khan Nasan found his forces in a bitter melee with the daemon’s forces. About to order his men to fall back the Khan paused hearing something new. Over the clamor of combat a battle chant none had heard before drummed its way across the field. “By the blood of the Khan” “Defend our Kin” Then like a wave upon Soirus’ shore they descended upon the foe. Striking from the behind the daemons lines the Cobalt Leviathans had come to their brothers defense. Not a moment too soon for the great Bloodthirster Giggath had forced his way to the forefront of the melee and Nasan, Great Khan of the White Scars, found himself battling a foe he couldn’t fight alone. Spotting his plight Aleki  rode his bike into the towering side of Giggath, choosing to abandon his noble mount to save the fellow Chapter Master’s life. The distraction proved efficient, for as the blood god’s champion turned to howled in outrage and pain Nasan severed its head from torso slaying the fiend. With their lord sent back into the immaterium the remainder of demonic army too was sent screaming back into that twisting realm. As a thank you for saving his and his companies lives as well as to cement the bond between brother chapters the Great Khan Nasan gave Aleki a gift, The Blade of the Sea and Sky. This Relic Blade’s unique shape mirrored the very sigil of the Cobalt Leviathans first company and the Great Khan knew that it was destined to reside with their successor brethren. From that day on every Rangatira has wielded this blade in defense of the Imperium.

Chapter Founding
Founded during the “Sentinel Founding” the Cobalt Leviathans were intended to become a crusading Chapter like many others during that era. The first years after their founding this was the case. Spending only a standard Sol decade as a crusading force the fate of the Cobalt Leviathans would change forever with the re-discovery of the Gurges system and its surrounding worlds in the Segmentum Pacificus. By edict of the High Lords of Terra the Chapter was re-tooled to protect the Imperiums’ interests in this newly reclaimed area of the galaxy. Continuing on as if the discovery was never made the Chapter spent their time crusading while Magos Biologis found a suitable world for the Cobalt Leviathans to claim as their own. The Emperor truly smiled upon the Chapter as an exploratory fleet found something truly unique within the system, a trio of oceanic death worlds bound together by interlocking orbit, one of the few stable triple orbital bodies to exist in the universe. Testing of the populace began immediately upon the discovery of the trio for it was the fleets task to find a final home for the Cobalt Leviathans. As time passed all three worlds were found to share a genetic purity and an aggressive nature brought on by the harsh tribalistic lifestyle of the people, all of which would be needed should the Cobalt Leviathans claim these worlds as their home. Upon the testing completion the Adeptus Mechanicus began their plans to build the future Fortress Monastery of the Cobalt Leviathans. While some of the technology was brought from Mars itself the forge world of Vosmapus was given the honor to complete the undertaking. One hundred and twenty standard years would pass as the Adeptus Mechanicus constructed not only a suitable Fortress Monastery for the Chapter, but a modified Ramilies class starfort. Nestling the latter in the heart of the three planets celestial dance.

Finally the day had come and the Cobalt Leviathans were called back from their crusading in the Segmentum Pacificus to see their new home. For the first time since their battle versus the arch enemy the whole of the Chapter was located in one location. Brothers who had not seen each other in close to 200 years came together once again to tell their victories, mourn the lost and meet their newest brothers. Descending to their new Fortress Monastery and the world's surrounding it the marines of Cobalt Leviathans found what they had been missing for so long, a place to call home.

Dishonor on Vithion 5
Astropathic signals reach the Pakari that WAAAGH! Nitgrokh was closing in on the Vithion system in numbers rarely seen. Rallying the whole of the Tribe of the Triumphrat Rangatira Aleki set sail into the void to answer the call to war once again. Arriving in system before the WAAGH! Aleki went about solidifying their defenses as best he could. For while he and the First Company were able to make it in time no other reinforcements would arrive. Choosing to sacrifice the rest of the system Aleki, alongside elements of the Imperial Guard, Navy and the planetary defense force dug in on the Hive World Vithion 5. Vowing to defend the lives of its 100 billion citizens these stalwart defenders of the Imperium turned their gaze skyward ready for what was to come. By the time WAAAGH! Nitgrokh entered system the defenders of the Imperium's were ready to hold against the tide of foul green xenos. While the other worlds in system were quickly demolished the world of Vithion 5 stood strong. The first layer of defense being in the void.

Led by Leviathan's Grace, flagship of the Cobalt Leviathans, the elements of the Imperial Navy and remainder of the Chapter's fleet lead a deadly dance. Choosing to take the enemy head-on the Navy was left to blockade the planet itself while the Chapter sailed forth and sought to swiftly decapitate the foe. The cumbersome ships of the Orkish fleet could not keep pace with the lightning fast movement of the Cobalt Leviathans. One after another Kroozers were brought down, their lives ending in balls of quickly extinguished flames. Despite their success, however, the Orks seemed to be endless in number, and as time passed the Cobalt Leviathans' fleet was forced back into the gravity well of Vithion 5.

Despite holding the Orkish fleet at bay in high orbit, landers, inevitably, broke their way through towards the surface of the planet. Despite the orbital gun embankments shooting down these landers in their hundreds plenty of Orkish tribes started to gather outside the hives of the world, only to find themselves falling into the jaws of a lurking Leviathan. Divided into squads the members of the Cobalt Leviathans quickly cut down any major group that made landfall, choosing to meet their foe on the field rather then hunker down behind the various Hive city walls. This tactic would prove effective until Keokoa, fleet mistress of the Leviathan's Grace, contacted Rangatira Aleki and informed him that their position was no longer tenable and the Chapter alongside the Navy would be retreating from high orbit. Calling back the members of his Chapter Rangatira Aleki enacted the second phase of the defensive plan, break the remainder of the Orks against the walls of the Hive cities.

With this newfound freedom of orbit the trickle of landers quickly became a flood, with the green menace establishing footholds all across the toxic fields of Vithion 5. Drawn by instinct, Nitgrokh landed his personal Rok on the outskirts of Hive Kransic where Rangatira Aleki himself commanded from the fore. Rallying to their Warlord the Orks landing upon Vithion 5 found themselves drawn towards Hive Kransic and what would be the biggest 'scrap' on the planet. Seeing this gathering stage as an opportunity to end the WAAGH! once and for all Rangatira Aleki decided to gather his forces and ride out in an attempt to take Nitgrokh's head.

This sudden attack caught the gathering Orkish forces off guard, allowing for the Cobalt Leviathans to push their way through to Nitgrokh's personal Rok, Land-Smasha. Little did the Cobalt Leviathans know that Nitgrokh was waiting for them, having seen some of the Chapter's tactics he kept his best Boyz and Nobz within Land-Smasha. These reserves burst forth as Rangatira Aleki reached the base of the Rok, descending upon him and his squad with choppas in hand seeking to slay the Master of the Leviathans. Despite these attempts however Rangatira Aleki managed to kill his way clear of the descending mob that had surrounded him and his Ranga Leo (Honor Guard). Though over half of the Ranga Leo was left slain the Chapter forged onward to find the Warlord himself deep inside Land-Smasha. Once again though Nitgrokh would prove his cunning, for within the heart of the Rok Nitgrokh awaited his "guests" alongside a contingent of Meka Nobz.

Chapter Homeworld
The trio of worlds that the Cobalt Leviathans call home are truly shining jewels in such a dark galaxy. For not only is this triumphrat of worlds rare for their odd orbital pattern they have even a more unique aspect to them, the three are all ocean worlds. That is not to say that these worlds are a paradise for as with all worlds of their kind the dark below and what lies within fills normal mortals with a sense of terrible foreboding. This feeling is well founded for in the cold crushing depths all manner of monstrosities lurk forever seeking new prey. Given this nature it truly takes a hardy people to survive let alone thrive against the cruel mistress that is the ocean and her children who lurk in the deep. One can only be truly safe from these monsters should they find themselves on one of the few landmasses scattered among the never ending waves. For land is the only place where these creatures can not follow. Due to being scarce commodity these safe havens have caused no small amount of conflict among the human settlers of each of the worlds. These people were quick to learn however that whenever battle broke out between two tribes both sides suffered. For to survive in their harsh homeland tribes needed to always be ready to battle the ocean and her children for neither cares if their prey is weakened only that it is consumed.

This need to maintain a tribes numbers caused the peoples of Aecor, Soirus and Estoria to seek out new avenues on how they warred on one another. To this end great summits of all the tribes on each world were called to find a better solution. It was from these collectives that The Ritual of Exchange was formed. Once per cycle every tribe gathers on the largest island of their world to put forth one warrior to fight on their behalf in single combat. A tournament of sorts ensues amongst the warriors each battling for the right to exchange lands, goods or people. To maintain that no tribe faces oblivion due to one warriors’ mistake only fair exchanges may be made between the two tribes, for honor dictates that no tribe should take advantage of the other. And while a fair exchange is set and will be upheld the loser of the contest by unspoken tradition is expected to give slightly more than what was agreed upon to the victor in difference to their loss. As the battles continue on and the warriors still able to fight dwindle in number the amount each exchange is worth grows. Until eventually the tribe with the last warrior standing holds the rights to the very land that these battles were fought on. It is then that The Ritual come to an end and the tribes part ways once more heading for their newly exchanged lands with their hard won goods.

Due to the brutal nature of personal combat The Ritual brings out the best in already hardened young men. With this in mind the Chapter lends its support to maintain the tradition. This task falls to a Vasa Ngaru the Chapter’s spiritual and mystic guides. One of their many sacred duties is to be present every cycle on each of the worlds to monitor The Ritual, their task to find new aspirants for the Chapter. For only a Vasa Ngaru can peer into a man’s soul to see what he is truly made of, all his hopes, dreams and desires laid bare with a single look. Of the few thousand combatants that attend only one hundred are chosen, it is then that they are taken back to the Pakari to begin their trials to become true Neophytes of the Chapter.

Fortress-Monastery
Upon the surface of Aecor on the micro-continent of Kohatu the Adeptus Mechanicus built the home of the Cobalt Leviathans, the great Fortress Monastery Pakari. Taking inspiration from the oceans themselves the interior forgoes the standard Imperium use of straight lines and hard edges. Instead the whole of the Pakari seemingly flows together. Smooth curves and gentle lines allow the whole upper portions of the fortress to look like an ocean wave frozen in time. Below ground the chambers and rooms that comprise the rest of the Pakari are made in segmented spheres with some chambers even protruding into the ocean depths themselves. Within these submerged chambers is where battle brothers can seek solace and guidance from the members of the Vasa Ngaru. While the marines of the Cobalt Leviathans call the Pakari home they make good use of their secondary in system base. In the vacuum of space, at the true center of the triple orbit of Aecor, Soirus and Estoria is the Waea, forward base of the Cobalt Leviathans. It is from this uniquely modified Ramilies class starfort that the Cobalt Leviathans gather their fleet and range out seeking the foes of the Imperium bringing to them the Emperor’s justice.

Within the Pakari
As with all Fortress-Monasteries the Pakari has chambers and secrets unique to the Cobalt Leviathans.

- The Conqueror's Court: The very entryway to the Pakari is lined with trophies of foes slain in the name of the Emperor. From Ork skulls to a dismantled Drukhari Talos engine the walls and vaulted ceilings are covered in the proof of the prowess of the Cobalt Leviathans.

- Brothers' Bivouac: The entryway to the Brothers' Bivouac is lined with the trophies of beasts slain during the Trial of Rapunga to mirror the Conqueror's Court and inspire the next generation of the Chapter. Each new tribe of aspirants is walked down this path before being presented with an open field. It is here they are presented with multiple carcasses of leviathans from the deep, with instructions to build themselves a shelter. It quickly becomes a special location within the Pakari for here multiple tribes of aspirants live, work and train together.

- The Chambers of Enlightenment: These clear chambers in the depths of the Pakari protrude into the depths of Aecor. The domes of these chambers are filled with water taken and blessed from all three of the worlds that the Cobalt Leviathans call home. It is here that marines come to meditate and reflect on their past, present, and future actions, using the water's freezing temperature to bring clarity to muddy thoughts.

- The Tidal Vault: Within the deepest layer of the Pakari rests the Tidal Vault. Within these curved walls the Vasa Ngaru train in their craft, be it that of the Chaplain or of the Librarian. Resting at the center of the room within a swirling vortex of ocean water rests the vault proper, within ancient relics, sacred to the Chapter, are stored. Access can only be obtained by those who can control the sea and part the waves blocking the interior. While almost all Vasa Ngaru have access to the Tidal Vault only the members at the top of the order may enter its innermost sanctum, the Prison of Frozen Waves.

- Prison of Frozen Waves: Located at the heart of the Tidal Vault, it is within this prison that the greatest threats the Cobalt Leviathans have found are locked in stasis. From xenos artifacts to warp beings, bound to the material plane, all are found frozen within sacred ice, locked away for as long as the Pakari stands.

Chapter Organisation
Much like their progenitor Chapter, the White Scars, the Cobalt Leviathans follow the Codex Astartes in structure but not combat doctrine. Seeing the Codex as a set for guidelines the Cobalt Leviathans have been known to change tactics to comply to their own personal style of fighting. The only other deviation from the Codex Astartes is their unique rank called a Vasa Ngaru, a combined rank of both the Chaplain and Librarian.

Vasa Ngaru
A unique branch to the Cobalt Leviathans the Vasa Ngaru serve the dual purpose as Chaplains and Librarians. Utilizing their talents to peer into the souls of men they can see what they are truly made of. It is for this reason that they are sent out to find new recruits for the Chapter weeding out the impure of heart and soul. Due to this special role any Vasa Ngaru has the power to call upon a few unique abilities.

- Nature's Tempest: The Vasa Ngaru summons hurricane force winds around his feet that bear him aloft allowing him to fly across the battlefield

- Ancestral Bond: Summoning the souls of the chapters fallen the Vasa Ngaru calls upon their wisdom to guide his brothers aim, be it with bolter or blade

- Ocean Worlds’ Undertow: Calling upon the deep currents of Aecor the Vasa Ngaru drags down any caught in its path.

- Emperor’s Gaze: Peering into the soul of a creature the Vasa Ngaru judges their worth. Should they be found wanting the Vasa Ngaru snuffs out their life force ending their existence

By encompassing the role of both Chaplain and Librarian the Vasa Ngaru take on multiple unique roles within the Chapter, that of the Keeper of the Soul and Keeper of the Chant.

- The Keepers of the Soul: These members of the Vasa Ngaru focus only on maintaining the purity of the Chapter's soul by any means necessary. While all members of the Vasa Ngaru can, and will, take on some of this burden the majority falls to those that dedicate themselves to this order.

- The Keepers of the Chant: Being rich in tradition the Cobalt Leviathans do not keep written records of their deeds. Instead the call of honor as well as lists of the fallen are passed on by ritual chant. It is these chants that Vasa Ngaru of this order memorize, no detail can be missed for to do so would insult those that came before them. It is the job of the Keepers of the Chant to tell the tale of their Tribes when they return home after campaign.

Along with these specialist roles Vasa Ngaru much like the Librarians of other chapters use methods to attempt to divine the future. While others use the Emperor’s tarot the Vasa Ngaru of the Cobalt Leviathans utilize sealed orbs containing blessed water from the Aecor, Soirus, and Estoria. These spheres are called Lumanaʻi and are used to read the waves within the etherium.

Chapter Ranks
- Rangatira: Chapter Master of the Cobalt Leviathans the Rangatira leads the Tribe of the Triumphrat (1st Company) into battle.

- Ranga Leo: Given to the Honor Guard of the Rangatira the rank of Ranga Leo denotes the most accomplished of the Chapter.

- Ariki Vasa Ngaru: Also called The Master of the Tide, he is responsible for not only the maintenance of the Chapter's lore but also for their soul. It is under their guiding hand that the others of their order hone their skills and that the purity of the Chapter's soul is judged.

- Vasa Ngaru: The wardens of the Chapter's soul and protectors of their traditions the Vasa Ngaru fill the role of both Librarian and Chaplain within the Chapter.

- Ariki Kawhia: The Chief Apothecary of the Chapter.

- Kawhia: The Chapter Title for Apothecaries.

- Ariki Sila: The Chief Techmarine of the Chapter.

- Sila: The Chapter Title for Techmarines.

- Kapeteni: Being the equivalent rank as a Captain within other Chapters, the Kapeteni are not directly chosen by the current Rangatira. Instead the Rangatira chooses three candidates from among the Tribe and asks his brothers to vote for who they want to lead them. It is in this way that the specific culture within the Tribe is maintained.

- Tuhinga: The Chapter title for Sargent.

- Taku: The Chapter's name for its brothers.

- Auna: The Chapter name for their serfs.

- Kua'ar: The Chapter name for servitors

Specialist Ranks
- Guardian of the Triumphrat: Chosen from among the Vasa Ngaru of the Chapter the Lord of the Triumphrat oversees all of the Gurges system as well as the Chapter's homeworlds of Aecor, Soirus and Estoria. With the Ocean Guard to aid him it is the duty of the Guardian of the Triumphrat to oversee the future of the Chapter by selecting the aspirants and deciding when they may undergo the Trial of Rapunga. He only answers to the Rangatira and the Master of the Tide.

- Ocean Guard: This elite guard stands watch over the Chapter's homeworlds making sure that their home and the Chapter's future are never left unguarded. To be inducted into their ranks is considered a great honor, though the term as guard is temporary.

Order of Battle
Being a Codex Astartes-compliant Space Marine Chapter the Cobalt Leviathans are divided into 10 Companies, called Tribes, of 100 Space Marines each. These Tribes all have their own unique attitude towards warfare, from the brutality of the Tribe of the Shark to multi-pronged attacks carried out by the Tribe of the Hydra the Cobalt Leviathans enact war in savage but efficient fashion.

Chapter Recruitment
Aspirants brought to the Pakari are organized immediately into a four new tribes, often with rivals assigned together in the same tribe in an attempt to erase grudges and form closer bonds. It is in these tribes that they will build a home at the Brothers' Bivouac establishing the groundwork of comradely among the aspirants. As they train and learn together over time the tribe will receive their first of the gene-seed implants, finally becoming true Neophytes of the Chapter. As time progresses all but the final two gene-seeds are implanted into the young Neophytes, the Progenoid Glands and the Black Carapace. The former will only be implanted should the Neophyte succeed in the Trial of Rapunga and the latter after serving as a Scout Marine and being chosen for elevation to full battle brother.

Trial of Rapunga
One of the most sacred trials among the Chapter is the Trial of Rapunga, the final test before Neophytes become Scout Marines and are elevated into the 10th Company. This trial only takes place when a Company returns home after a campaign allowing those that are lacking the final two gene-seed implants to prove themselves. Their task, to track and hunt a leviathan on its home territory, the bottom of the ocean. To this end every Neophyte is provided a breathing apparatus and a bone spear and sent walking into the sea under instructions to return in victory or not at all. While with a twist this is not a new task for the Neophyte, for their old tribes hunt the hydras, serpents, sharks and batoids that inhabit the home worlds for both food and materials. However while doing so they have no fewer than sixty members, sturdy boats and bait their quarry into reefs or sandbars.

Setting out in their Neophyte tribes of fifteen they march onward along the ocean floor beginning the hunt for the creatures that dwell below. While four tribes will descend into the deep on average only two tribes will ever return home, the rest having been slain in the attempt. Upon a successful hunt the Neophytes that return to the Pakari are then given the Progenoid Glands implant and are elevated to the 10th company as true Scout Marines. It is then that they assume the role of the Chapter’s scouts across the battlefields of the Imperium. Only after further distinguishing themselves will a Scout Marine receive the Black Carapace and become a full Battle Brother.

Chapter Gene-Seed
Like all other White Scars successor Chapters the gene-seed of the Cobalt Leviathans is relatively stable and they too follow the teachings of Jaghatai believing it to be their duty to uphold his legacy. Thus they embrace the ferocity of their gene-heritage and combine it with the tenacity bred into them from their oceanic home.

Primarch's Curse: Silence of the Depths
Much like their progenitor chapter, the White Scars, a innate savagery seems to rest within the veins of Jaghatai's sons. None are sure if the gene-seed of the Khan emboldens this savagery or merely complements the fury that is found already with the people that live on Aecor, Soirus, and Estoria. Unlike their kin, however, this rage forms in silence at first, then bursts forth like a tidal wave.

Stage 1 - The Ebb: Be it in response to almost all of a squad being wiped out or a grudge to settle against a specific foe the marine starts to withdraw inwards, only finding joy in rigorous martial training. While not odd the main outward sign of this stage is when a battle brother no longer chants war chants as he charges into battle. Brothers close to the marine or a Vasa Ngaru can still talk him out of this stupor should they notice in time, bringing him back from the edge.

Stage 2 - The Flow: While in the Ebb, any fight can trigger the Flow causing the marine to seek out any and all foes to use the fury gained in the Ebb as the marine charges into any fight, no matter the odds. The quiet nature of the previous stage is lost, and a constant bellow roars forth from the marines throat. When there are no more foes to face the marine in question either snaps out of this state and seeks atonement. Should neither of these come to pass the marine proceeds to The Torrent.

Stage 3 - The Torrent: All reason abandons the marine and he can't tell the difference between friend and foe. To them anything that moves is to be slain where it stands. Unfortunately the only cure for this stage is a swift execution. Thankfully for the Cobalt Leviathans it is rare for a marine to sink this deep into their rage due to their following of the Noble Pursuits established by the Great Khan and the close bonds of brotherhood.

Deathwatch Service
Never ones to shirk duty the Cobalt Leviathans actively second brothers to the Deathwatch where they have served with honor since the Chapter's founding. While hesitant to change Chapter's traditions there is no denying the tactics and training garnered from service within the Deathwatch. Should a brother be selected he is returned to the Pakari to undergo the Ritual of Loyalty

Ritual of Loyalty
Before departing for service within the Deathwatch the chosen brother descends into the Pakari towards the Chambers of Enlightenment. It is there that the Lord of the Triumphrat hands their brother a Valiu, a necklace with a clear vial dangling off it, and instructs them descend into the waters below and extract some of the blessed water. Once this task is completed the marine is instructed to don the necklace and never remove it for this is his remembrance of home and how his brothers will eagerly await his return.

Chapter Badge
Using a symbol from their homeworlds the fish hook of the Cobalt Leviathans not only is used to call back to the tools of their people it brings with it a deeper meaning. To the peoples of Aecor, Soirus, and Estoria the hook represents strength, perseverance, and respect for the ocean. Wearing such a symbol proudly proclaims the virtues that the Cobalt Leviathans hold most dear.

Notable Members
As with all Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes there are leaders and heroes that guide the chapter in their ways of war in the Emperor’s name.

- Rangatira Aleki - First Rangatira of the Cobalt Leviathans Aleki lead the Chapter during its first 200 years, directing the Chapter's crusade. While earning many honors for himself and his Chapter Aleki would be forced to adapt to a degree so rarely seen by any of the Adeptus Astartes. Upon the re-discovery of the Gurges system Aleki oversaw his chapters growth from being fleet-based to settling on a triumphrat of worlds, Aecor, Soirus and Estoria. Overseeing this drastic change within his Chapter was hard for Aleki but he maintained order during this transition for he saw that it was in the Chapter’s best interest to establish a single place to call home. It was by Aleki’s own hand that the rules of the Ritual of Exchange and the Trial of Rapunga were established, traditions that are still followed into the current millenia. While his time as Rangatira was long Aleki would unfortunately meet his end Vithion 5 attempting to defend the planet against the forces of WAAAGH! Nitgrokh at the warboss’ own hand.

- Rangatira Elisara - Second Rangatira of the Cobalt Leviathans Elisara assumed the role after the death of his mentor Aleki took an oath of vengeance against Nitgrokh. Upon the Vithion 5, where the warboss after his victory over the Cobalt Leviathans, had made his base did Elisara complete his oath of vengeance. Leading the whole of the first company alongside members of the Imperial Guard Elisara claimed the head of Nitgrokh for the Chapter. Elisara would go on to lead his brothers in battle for the next 400 standard Teran years eventually meeting his own end at the talons of Hive Fleet Behir upon the world of Crov S3 within the Segmentum Pacificus.

- Rangatira Isakko - Current Rangatira of the Cobalt Leviathans Isakko has served his chapter across countless engagements across countless worlds. Well respected for his 635 years of service Isakko has spent the last three centuries leading his Chapter’s might against the foes of the Imperium. Seen as a bulwark against the darkness that has enveloped the galaxy Isakko has become a voice for change, rallying his Chapter after the War of Sea and Sky to sail forth and bring the wrath of Jaghatai Khan’s sons to those that would harm the Imperium. Aiding him in this task is the

- Ariki Vasa Ngaru Mauga - Also known as Master of the Tide, Mauga is a legend amongst the Cobalt Leviathans. While an aspirant undergoing the Trial of Rapunga Maguna was decreed deceased when none of his tribe had returned. A full standard year passed before out of the sea walked Mauga dragging behind him the corpse of a emerald green batoid four times his normal mortal size. Collapsing upon the shore he was found by a squad aspirants training on the beaches of the Pakari. Taken to the Apothcarium Mauga eventually awoke from his comatose state to tell his tale. The batoid he had returned with had slain all the other members of his tribe save for himself. Vowing revenge he had stalked the ocean floor seeking out his foe that he had named Losik. Traveling alone in the dark depths of Aecor’s oceans Mauga eventually found Losik and engaged him in battle. Easily outmatched on his own versus the creature Mauga found himself on the brink of death until something within him seemed to snap. Feeling like a hurricane roared in his veins the ocean answered his call and bent to his every whim, causing Losik to be bashed against the sea floor until the massive batoids’ wings were limp. Upon hearing of the tale Maguna was placed within the ranks of the Vasa Ngaru to better hone his immense psychic potential. As time passed so too did his prowess so that when the time came Maguna was the clear choice to assume the mantle of Ariki Vasa Ngaru.

Chapter Fleet
- Leviathan's Grace: Flagship of the Cobalt Leviathans Chapter the Leviathan's Grace was intended to become the Chapter's Fortress-Monastery, it serving this function for nearly three centuries. Upon the Chapter's settling of Aecor, Soirus, and Estoria the Leviathan's Grace became the main Battle Barge for the Tribe of the Triumphrat.

Chapter Relics
- The Blade of Sea and Sky: This Relic Blade was originally recovered by the White Scars Chapter and was given by Great Khan Nasan as a gift to Rangatira Aleki for their aid on Cypra Mundi. This blade is an exact mirror of the Cobalt Leviathans own sigil and only the Rangatira has the right to use it in battle. Crafted at an unknown date this blade is able to slice through Ceramite plate with ease.

- Valiu: These necklaces are only given to brothers who are chosen to be seconded to the Deathwatch. A Plastel vial is placed on a handmade twine rope holds blessed waters from all three of the Chapter's homeworlds. It is to represent that though the marine may be leaving his Chapter for a time part of the Cobalt Leviathans home will always be going with him.

- Mantle of Losik: This deep emerald cloak was carved from the wings of Losik after Vasa Ngaru Mauga dragged its corpse back to the Pakari. Ripples of eldritch energy still crosses the cloak leftover from the Mauga's psychic rage that had slain the beast.

- Lumanaʻi: These clear plasteel spheres contain water from each of the Chapter's homeworlds. Having been blessed by the Chief Vasa Ngaru meditation upon the orb helps gain members of the Vasa Ngaru focus as well as becoming a medium to possibly gain glimpses into the future.

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