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The Sunderers are a loyalist, fleet-based chapter of Space Marines. Some claim that due to their mastery of the forge, they are descendants of the Salamanders. On their part, the Sunderers are silent on the matter. Formerly based on the Mining World of Swartelheim, near the galactic core, they were forced to evacuate it when a splinter fleet of Hive Fleet Behemoth devoured Swartelheim and the Squat Homeworlds. Having thrown in their lot with the Da'mask Squat fleet, the Sunderers now wage war side-by-side with their forces - striking with the force of a mighty hammer where the foe is weakest, smashing them to bits.

Chapter History
According to their chapter chronicle, the Sunderers were created during the 3rd Founding. They were given the world of Swartelheim as their fief. This served a twofold purpose. The chapter would both stand overwatch against any threats in that region of space and serve as 'insurance' in the event that the Squat Leagues fall out of line. With them came human settlers, eager to find their fortunes and at the possibility that one of their number might be one of the Emperor's Angels of Death.

In those halcyon days of the Chapter, it knew glory that would never return. Great war-machines, relics of the Great Crusade such as the Spartan Assault Tank, carried them to battle. On the dusty plains of the Squat Homeworlds, they fought against the Orks and the Eldar, beating them back with fire and fury. And from the mines and forges of Swartelheim, great works were made from silverine and gold to honor the Emperor.

Eventually, however, all this would come crashing down. Out of the darkness, came a swarm of gnashing jaws and slashing claws - the Tyranids. Though the Chapter and their Squat allies fought hard and well, their efforts were in vain. Endless legions of bioforms crushed the brave brothers and Squats who stood against them. Entire worlds were razed in the titanic struggle, including Swartelheim. Much was lost, never to return. Finally, with much gnashing of teeth and wailing, Chapter Master Wootz gave the order. The Sunderers were to leave the Homeworlds on their fleet, taking as many refugees as they could with them.

The Sunderers were not alone. Fleet Da'mask, a relatively small Squat fleet, followed in their wake and eventually met up with them. With them came a hoard of heavy weaponry and armored vehicles made for the Sunderers.

Chapter Gene-Seed
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