Alexandria

Alexandria is an Imperial dead world that serves as the current Adeptus Astartes homeworld for the Argent Blades Space Marine Chapter. This former paradise world once teemed with life, but in the wake of three major invasions, the planet's former beauty was left a blasted wasteland. Despite these hardships, the people of Alexandria have persevered, making them hearty stock and worthy prospective Aspirants for the Argent Blades.

Background
The world of Alexandria, homeworld of the Argent Blades, was once a world of beauty, its sprawling hive clusters filled with buildings of extravagant beauty, considered the most beautiful world in the sector. Now its clusters are scarred by the aftermath of three major invasions and hundreds of minor incursions, with sections of the cities left in ruins or forced to rebuild. Those who still live in the ruins are under heavy surveillance by the Adeptus Arbites who, under the orders of the Planetary Governor, hunt down and punish those who are impure through faith, through action, or through mutation.

The people of Alexandria have become resilient, attempting to make the most of what remains of their world. They work to keep their world productive, and spend the time they have making the most of life. In the slums, however, dissidents thrive. The people of the slums and ruins were often those were cast out by their neighbors, or those not wealthy enough to leave. Gangs dominated the slums and often fight one another in the streets, with the sound of gunfire being a common occurrence throughout the night.

Fortress-Monastery
The Fortress-Monastery of the Argent Blades, Castellam Pudicitiam, is a diamond shining in the dark. Sitting in the center of the most heavily bombed section of the planet, the Fortress-Monastery remains clean and untouched, standing apart from the ruins around it. On the outside, the Monastery is a marble structure designed to replicate the capitals of mythical governments, although it is bordered by defenses and missile silos dot the area around it.

Inside the Castellam Pudicitiam is the home of the Argent Blades, starting with the Great Hall. As visitors pass through the hall, they are greeted with statues of great heroes and depictions of glorious battles, all made by the Chapter Serfs. Further in lies the Librarium and Reclusiam, and deep into the earth lies the other rooms necessary for the Argent Blades, such as sleeping areas and training rooms.