Blades of Inwit

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Blades of Inwit
Blades of Inwit armorial with Chapter iconography.
Blades of Inwit Battle-Brother of the 3rd Company, 7th Battleline Squad.
Space Marine Chapter
Allegiance	Imperium of Man (Fidelitas Totalis)
Founding	25th 'Bastion' Founding
Successor of	Imperial Fists (Rogal Dorn lineage.)
Chapter Master	High Marshal Garran Dornan
Homeworld	N/A; Fleet-Based
Fortress-Monastery	Indomitus Fortis (Battle-Barge; Flagship)
Allies	Last Wall Chapters, Imperial Guard, Sisters of Battle and Inquisition
Number of Marines	-1,000 Marines
Specialty	Defensive Warfare, Fortification Building, Siege Mastery and Close Combat Specialists
Battle Cry	"Pro Ferrum, et Gloria!" ("For Iron and Glory!")
Colours	Silver with Black and Light Blue
Successor Chapter(s)	None Applicable.

The Blades of Inwit are a Loyalist Successor Chapter created from the lineage of the Stubborn Imperial Fists. They were created during the 25^th Founding, the so-called 'Bastion Founding', with the gene-seed of the Imperial Fists.

Much like the numerous other chapters that were created during this founding that occurred, not much is known about their past whether or not this was due to their records being lost or potentially redacted by the Inquisition to keep the chapter a secret, only time will tell.

Chapter History:

Created during the 25^th "Bastion" Founding during the 40^th Millennium, not much was known about their past or their history, as most of their records have been deliberately expunged by an outside group.

Despite their mysteriousness, they have been known for being extremely faithful to the Imperium much like their Progenitors and their Cousins, the Black Templars.

Era Indomitus:

After serving the Imperium for countless millenia, they were visited during the Indomitus Crusade by the resurrected and returned Ultramarines Primarch Roboute Guilliman.

However, due to them being descended from the Imperial Fists, a Legion that was known for their stubbornness, when the chapter inherited their Primaris reinforcements they were extremely cautious as some of these Primaris were inexperienced.

After those feelings subsided and some of the Firstborn marines fought alongside their Primaris brethren, the majority of the Firstborn battle-brothers underwent the Rubicon and while some of the chapter successfully became primaris marines that included their chapter master, a small minority of those Firstborn marines died during the procedure.

Notable Campaigns:

Victories:

• Siege of Proxima Ignis (853.M41) - The chapter launched an assault on the highly grueling fortress world of Proxima Ignis, held by a chaotic warband. After a grueling seven-month campaign of nonstop attrition and siege-warfare, the chapter managed to breach the enemies defenses and executed their leaders, effectively leading to the warbands collapse and retreat.

• Cleansing of Helios IV (904.M41) - The planet of Helios IV was being overran by an Ork WAAGH! that threatened nearby star systems. The Chapter conducted lightning strikes in order to eliminate Ork leadership and disrupt Ork Supply lines. This battle saw the scattering of the Orks and secured the system for the Imperium

• Reconquest of Zaidon IV (955.M41) - Zaidon IV was a planet that fell to a Chaos Uprising that was led by a renegade warband led by a Chaos Sorcerer. The Chapter spearheaded the Imperial Counterattack and employed precise strikes in order to reclaim key cities and infrastructure. With the cult's stronghold surrounded, the chapter executed a daring assault that culminated in the sorcerers death and the restoration of order, not before the chapter decided to purge the planet of chaotic taint.

Defeats:

• Defense of Aegis Station (Unknown Date.M42) - Aegis Station was a critical astropathic relay that came under assault by a surprise attack by a Splinter Fleet of Tyranids. Despite the Chapter sending in a company of Marines in order to stop the foul xenos onslaught, the station fell due to overwhelming numbers but the company managed to send crucial data to nearby Imperial Fleets that aided in subsequent defense efforts while scuttling the Station to avoid it being captured by enemy hands.

Chapter Homeworld:

As the Chapter is fleet-Based like their Imperial Fists Progenitors, there isn't a homeworld that the Chapter has chosen.

Fortress Monastery:

The Chapter's mobile fortress-monastery is a Battle-Barge named the Indomitus Fortis. Similar to the Phalanx, the fortress-monastery is heavily armored with numerous cannons and other defenses on it's outside while incorporating architecture similar to that of Ancient Terra.

Chapter Organization:

Officer Ranks:

• Lord High Castellan (Chapter Master Equivalent )

• High Paladin (Captain Equivalent)

• Fleet Commander (Master of the Fleet Equivalent)

• Warden (Lieutenant Equivalent)

Specialist Ranks:

• Sentinel of Lore (Chief Librarian Equivalent)

• Warden of Secrets (Librarian Equivalent)

• Custodian of Faith (Master of Sanctity Equivalent)

• Bearer of Creed (Chaplain Equivalent)

• Chief Apothecary

• Apothecary

• Chapter Champion

• Company Champion

• Chapter Ancient

• Company Ancient

• Master of the Forge

• Techmarines

Line Ranks:

• Knight Warden (Veteran Sergeant Equivalent)

• Knight Guardian (Veteran Equivalent)

• Knight Paladin (Sergeant Equivalent)

• Knight Templar (Battle-Brother Equivalent)

• Knight Aspirant(Scout-Marine Equivalent)

• Knight Novitiate(Neophyte Equivalent)

Specialist Units & Formations:

• Sentinels of the Bastion - Veterans trained extensively in the art of siege warfare and defensive tactics. Composed of Veterans fielding Gravis Armor and are equipped with heavy weapons.

• Paladins of the Bulwark - Close-quarters combat experts trained to defend installations and the engagement of brutal melee combat. Composed mostly of reivers and are known for their resilience and resolve on the battlefield.

Order of Battle:

1st Company (Veterans)

2nd-4th (Battle Companies, Frontline Combat Role)

5th-9th Companies (Reserve Companies)

10th Company (Scouts)

Chapter Beliefs and Culture:

The chapter has been known for their indomitable resolve, honoring their battle-brothers sacrifices, mastery of sieges and taking Oaths of Protections. However, their culture much like their Imperial Fist Progenitors includes the protection of civilians.

Chapter Gene Seed:

Due to their gene-seed being derived from the Imperial Fists, a chapter is known for their stoicism and unyielding attitude they've inherited as well as their progenitor's attitude and demeanor.

Gene Flaws:

Much like their progenitors, the Blades of Inwit lack two gene-seed organs, those being the Sus-an Membrane and the Betcher's Gland. These gene-seed organs allows, respectively, a critically injured Space Marine to enter a state of suspended animation and to spit a highly corrosive acid.

These two flaws were created when the Imperial Fists Chapter were wiped out during the War of the Beast and had to be recreated from scratch with recruits from other Imperial Fists Successors.

Combat Doctrine:

Expertise in Siege Warfare

Precision Strikes

Flexible Maneuverability

Combined Arms Tactics

Specialized Assaults

Heavy Weapon Reliance

Deathwatch Service:

As the chapter has been known for their ruthless extermination in the enemies of Humanity that includes Chaos and Xenos alike, it can come at no surprise that the Chapter has been known for sending battle-brothers when help is requested

Notable Deathwatch Characters:

Alive:

• Captain Alaric Stormwing

• Judiciar Seraphiel

• Garros Ironforge

KIA:

• Cassian Thorne:

Cause of Death:

Sacrificed himself to ensure the survival of his squad while battling against a Tyranid Swarm.

• Battle-Brother Adron:

Cause of Death:

Sacrificed himself to buy precious time for reinforcements to arrive while defending a Deathwatch Watch Fortress from a Surprise Chaos Incursion

Notable Members:

Alive:

• Chapter Master Garran Dorran- Known for his strategic brilliance and unwavering dedication to the Legacy of the Imperial Fists

• Captain Arion Vaelis- Leads the 2nd Company and is renowned for his prowess and resilience in battle. Acts as a advisor for the Chapter Master.

• Judiciar Calian Stern- Known for his presence that inspires the Blades of Inwit while strengthening the chapter's resolve

KIA:

• Sergeant Torvyn Halgrim:

Cause of Death: Sacrificed himself while he protected his squad in a critical battle against chaotic forces

• Veteran Sergeant Davian Thorn: Former 2nd Company Leader

Cause of Death: Sacrificed himself while defending a critical fortress world against chaotic incursions. Was remembered for his bravery.

Chapter Fleet:

Battle Barges:

• Indomitus Fortis: Flagship and mobile fortress of the Chapter. Acts as the heart of the fleet and houses the chapter's command structure and the gene-seed vaults and training facilities.

Strike Cruisers:

• Adamant Resolve: Known for having a highly tenacious crew.
• Ironclad Sentinel: Tasked with scouting and patrol duties.

Escort Vessels(Destroyers/Frigates)

• Defiant Spear: Leads flanking maneuvers and fast strike missions.
• Sentinel's Vigilance: Specializes in anti-piracy and system patrols.

Destroyed:

• Blade of Vengeance: Destroyed while in a fierce engagement against chaotic raiders near the Maelstrom. Name was later on a new ship to honor it's legacy.

Chapter Relics:

Active:

• Storm of Dorn: Was said to have been carried by the chapter's founder and the rounds strike with the force of a thunderstorm

• Aegis of Resolve: Special Iron Halo that's adorned with the symbols of fortitude and resilience, reflecting the chapter's stoic nature

• Gauntlet of the Bastion: Was wielded by an unnamed Chapter Champion and is able to crush the toughest armor with ease. Is decorated with numerous sigils of the chapter and bears the scars of numerous battles.

Destroyed:

• Shield of the Eternal Wall: Lost during a cataclysmic battle against a Chaotic Warband but the memory was preserved in the Chapter's Tomes.
• Blade of the Bastion: Wielded by an unnamed Chapter Champion. Shattered in combat against a powerful demonic prince, but the remnants were later kept within the chapter's sanctum as a reminder of sacrifice and duty.

Chapter Apperance:

Chapter Colors:

Colors of the Blades of Inwit are Silver, Black and Light Blue.

The Silver is the primary color and it symbolizes the chapter's ruthlessness in the purgation of the Imperium's Enemies.

Black is a secondary color and is a reference to their Imperial Fists Lineage.

Light Blue acts as as a accent color and is a reference to their Progenitor's homeworld of Inwit, known for ice cold freezing temperatures.

Chapter Badge:

The Badge of the Chapter is two crisscrossed swords. This symbolizes their offensive roles that reflects the chapter in combat.

Relations:

Allies:

Name	Iconography	Notes
Last Wall Chapters		Due to the Chapter being Descended from the Imperial Fists, the Chapter mains close ties with their cousin chapters and are members of the Last Wall Protocol, a contingency plan that was enacted by Rogal Dorn in order to reunite his successor chapters in the event that Terra was under a huge threat like the massive Ork WAAGH! of 'The Beast'. Although not friends with all of the Scions of Dorn, The Blades of Inwit have friendly relationships with most of them.
Astra Militarum		The Chapter and the Imperial Guard are allies due to the Imperial Guard known for providing armies of soldiers and heavy support to complement the chapter when the chapter requests for help. The Chapter has been known to reciprocate Imperial Guard requests for help by sending what these regiments requested
Adeptas Sororitas		The Adeptas Sororitas, Commonly referred to as the Sisters of Battle are Warriors of the Ecclesiarchy, effectively the Imperial State Church and are fervent in their faith and stalwartness in the defense of humanity. This faction has cooperated with the Blades of Inwit due to their shared attitude in the safeguarding of the Imperium and their common belief that the Emperor is a God.
Ordo Hereticus		The Ordo Hereticus of the Inquisition alongside the other two major Ordo's those being the Xenos and Malleus that respectively deal with demonic and alien threats, is the main bastion that helps protect the Imperium against heresy and internal threats that often deal with Chaos. The chapter and the Ordo are allies due their shared values of loyalty and their vigilance against Chaotic Corruption.

Enemies

Name	Iconography	Notes
Iron Warriors		The Imperial Fists and the Iron Warriors have been known for their bitter and deep-seated rivalry as it stemmed from ancient grudges and conflicts from the Horus Heresy. It can come as no surprise that 10,000 years later that the two still maintain their grudge and the two have been known to fight against each other on battlefield upon spotting each other.
Chaos Space Marines		The Blades of Inwit are sworn enemies of numerous Chaos Space Marines as well as Renegade Chapters. These foul adversaries seek to test the mental fortitude and the resolve of this chapter in battles tainted by the Warp.
Tyranids		The ever-encroaching and seemingly limitless hunger of the Tyranid pest is a significant danger of the Imperium. The Chapter has made it their top priority in the Extermination of these foul beasts across the Galaxy.
Orks		Due to Orks posing a perpetual threat to Imperial Worlds and the Imperial Fists being wiped out by these foul xenos during the Infamous War of the Beast, it can come as no surprise that the chapter has made it their goal to exterminate these foul xenos pests.

Notable Quotes:

By the Blades of Inwit:

"We are the bulwark of humanity, the steadfast defenders of the Emperor's Realm. Let the enemies of mankind tremble before the Indomitable will of the Blades of Inwit"

— Chapter Master Garran Dorran

"Through fire and fury, we shall cleanse the galaxy of heresy. No fortress is too strong, no foe too mighty for the Sons of Dorn!"

— Brother Captain Vartan Stoneblade

"Fear not the darkness, brothers, for within us burns the light of the Emperor's divine wrath. Press onward, for in death we shall find glory!"

— Chaplain Lysander Grim

"The machines of war are our allies, forged in the Emperor's name. With every bolt we fire and every engine we rev, we bring righteous judgment upon the enemies of Mankind."

— Techmarine Arcturus Ironforge

About the Blades of Inwit:

"The Blades of Inwit? They are stone-wrought zealots, descendants of the indomitable Imperial Fists. Their fortresses are formidable, their resolve unyielding. To face them is to challenge a mountain in battle."

— Aeldari Farseer Altria

"The Blades of Inwit exemplify the legacy of Rogal Dorn. They are bastions of duty and loyalty, standing resolute against the tides of darkness. Their presence on the frontier is a beacon of hope to the Imperium."

— Unknown

"I've heard that you Blades of Inwit are excellent swordsmen. Let us duel to see who the greatest swordsman in this room is, brother."

—Chapter Champion Bernhardt Valius of the Blades of Resurgence during a Feast of Blades

"The Blades of Inwit exemplify the legacy of Rogal Dorn. They are bastions of duty and loyalty, standing resolute against the tides of darkness. Their presence on the frontier is a beacon of hope to the Imperium."

— Chaos Sorcerer Astaris the Everflux

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