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Astral Fists Chapter ---

Astral Fists
"We are the Angels of Death. The children of the God Emperor. The sons of the Gorgon. We are the Firstborn. And we shall be the last left standing."

- Chapter Master Argolis

The Astral Fists is a Loyalist Codex Astartes-compliant Space Marine Chapter descended from the gene-seed of the Iron Hands during an unknown Founding that operates within the Ultima Segmentum.

Unlike their kinsman, the Astral Fists' are more interested in tactical success than battlefield glory.

Chapter Organisation
Unlike their genetic forebears, the Astral Fists' adhere closely to the Codex Astartes, though they do incorporate some of the atypical organisational elements used by the Iron Hands. Accordingly, the Chapter has a nominal strength of one thousand battle-brothers under arms, further divided up into 10 standard Astartes companies, rather than into Clan Companies as the Iron Hands do, with each company consisting of roughly one hundred Astartes. The Astral Fists' do not incorporate the specialist rank of the Iron Hands known as the Iron Fathers within their Chapter, preferring to keep the two traditional Astartes specialties of Chaplains and Techmarines separate as in most other Chapters.

Command Ranks

 * Chapter Master - An Astral Fists' Chapter Master is the senior-most Battle-Brother of the Astral Fists Space Marine Chapter. The fighting skills of the Chapter Master are unsurpassed within the Chapter, with all weapons available within the Chapter's Armouries. It is his duty to keep track of their overall progress and make tactical decisions in regards to the deployment of the Chapter's forces. The Chapter Master is traditionally chosen by the Angiris Council composed of 4 chosen Captains. In the event of a tie vote between two candidates, the five remaining Captains within the Chapter then cast their vote.


 * Captain - An Astral Fists' Captain is a senior Astartes officer who commands one of the 10 companies in of the Astral Fists Chapter that follows the dictates of the Codex Astartes. These hardened Veterans have proven themselves in the maelstrom of battle as members of the Chapter's elite 1st Company, or through their bloody and dedicated service in their own company prior to the death of their predecessor and their ascension to command. They are also trained in the way of the forge and serve as both Artificers and Techmarines. A Captain of the Astral Fists Chapter ultimately falls under the command of the Chapter Master.


 * Lieutenant - An Astral Fists' Lieutenant serves as the right hand of their Captain by helping to direct their Battle-Brothers in engagements and adding flexibility to the command structure. Space Marine Battle Companies are frequently divided into two Battle Demi-companies of 50 Astartes each in order to spread their forces across multiple combat zones. Command of each Demi-company falls to an Astral Fists' Lieutenant, who leads his brothers unflinchingly into battle.
 * Reclusiarch -
 * Chief Apothecary -
 * Chief Librarian -
 * Master of the Forge -

Specialist Ranks

 * Chaplain
 * Apothecary
 * Librarian (Epistolary, Codicier, Lexicanium)
 * Techmarine

Specialist Formations

 * Angiris Council - The Angiris Council is composed of the Chapter Master's most trusted advisers and confidants. Consisting of four chosen Captains, the Angiris Council functions as the heart of the Astral Fists, supporting their Chapter Master and steering the Chapter's temperament and decisions. The Angiris Council has many important responsibilities, which includes making sure that the Chapter and its master live up to their standards of moral excellence and the Emperor's vision of the Imperial Truth in prosecuting its duties and help devise strategies for more effectively carrying forth the will of the Chapter. The Chapter Master relies on the Angiris Council to balance his decisions with questions and different perspectives.


 * Angelus Solaris - A major deviance from the Codex by the Chapter is the existence of the elite Honour Guard known as the Angelus Solaris, which includes roughly 20 of the Chapter's best and most Veteran Astartes. They are clad in ancient suits of Artificer Armour, wielding ancient wargear. Each member of the Angelus Solaris is easily the equal of a full squad of their brethren and the deeds of each are carefully recorded by the Chapter's Apothecaries, as they are warriors second in prowess only to the company captains and even the Chapter Master himself.

Order of Battle
The current Chapter order of battle as of 999.M41, is as follows:

Chapter Combat Doctrine
The Astral Fists' Combat Doctrine revolves around the use of Siege Tactics and Marine Squads that utilize the Boarding Shield in close combat. Housing the same field generator as the smaller combat shield, the boarding shield provided additional protection as its bulk reduced the effectiveness of a direct enemy attack against the shield bearer. The generators used in combat and boarding shields at the time of the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy were also refined to offer increased protection from close combat attacks. The Chapter also relies on their Scout Marines for pinpointing enemy positions, weaknesses in enemy defenses/formations, and for reconnaissance to identify good drop sites for the rest of the chapter's deployed forces. The Astral Fists' Tactical Marine Squads are deployed via Thunderhawk Gunship Insertions, supported by Drop Pod-deployed Castraferrum Pattern Dreadnoughts and Battle Tanks (multiple variants). However in the execution of battle plans, the Chapter's leaders remain flexible, and are willing and able to change approach at a moment's notice.

Chapter Beliefs
"You may find our ways harsh, kinsman. But it is better to be harsh than pathetic. Only warriors deserve the honor of fair combat. I eliminate the rest."

- An Astral Fists Chaplain

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Primarch's Curse: Steel Over Flesh
The Astartes of the Astral Fists are descended from the Iron Hands Primarch, Ferrus Manus. This breed of Astartes is free from any known mutations, reproduces stably, and produces the full range of Space Marine organ implants. They are however, prone to the same gene-flaw and curse of hatred towards weakness and corruption like their progenitors. Upon an initiate becoming a full Astartes, he removes his dangerous failings of flesh, replacing his limbs with augmented bionics and eliminating any perceived weakness so that he may remain strong. Currently, records indicate that the Chapter is sufficiently disciplined and is well supplied with gene-seed to accommodate its needs.
 * Level 1 (A Disdain for Flesh) - The Battle-Brother perceives his own flesh as a hindrance. Scarring or punishing the biological portions of his body is the only way to sooth his anger.
 * Level 2 (Cold Fury) - The ruthlessness of the Astral Fists' manifests more strongly in the Battle-Brother, making him prone to aggression.
 * Level 3 (Zero Tolerance) - All Astral Fists Astartes abhor weakness, but the Battle-Brother has taken this attitude to an extreme. The Battle-Brother will seek to remove any perceived source of weakness, to the point of refusing to fight alongside allied forces such as the Imperial Guard - in extreme cases, even entering into open conflict with an allied force.

Notable Astral Fists
Chapter Master Erasmus Ragan - First Chapter Master of the Astral Fists.

Chapter Master Dominus Malakim - Second Chapter Master of the Astral Fists.

Chapter Master Argolis - Argolis is the current Chapter Master of the Astral Fists Space Marine Chapter. Most recently, he led the entirety of his Chapter to engage the Tyranids of the Echidna Splinter Fleet sometime during the 41st Millennium.

Chapter Fleet
The Chapter's fleet includes the following starships:

Battle Barges

 * Glory of Vardona - The flagship of the Astral Fists' Chapter fleet which also serves as the Chapter's mobile fortress-monastery.
 * Gorgon's Fury -

Strike Cruisers

 * Hyperion -
 * Aethon -

Chapter Colours
The Astral Fists' Power Armour is governor bay blue while company is designated by shoulder trim colour in accordance with the Codex Astartes (i.e. 1st Company - White, 2nd Company - Yellow, 3rd Company - Red, 4th Company - Green, etc.). Squad specialty (Tactical, Assault, Devastator, or Veteran) is indicated on the right knee guard. The Chapter iconography is painted on the left shoulder guard. The rank of Sergeant is indicated by a red helmet, while Veteran status is displayed by a white stripe painted down the centre of the helmet.

Chapter Badge
The Astral Fists' Chapter badge is a clenched silver fist.