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The Cerberus Chapter are a loyalist non-Codex compliant Chapter created during the recent Ultima Founding and comprised entirely of newly revealed Primaris Space Marines - the next stage of evolution of the Adeptus Astartes. This aloof and mysterious Chapter keeps to themselves, preferring to wage their own private war against the enemies of Mankind. Rarely, does this Chapter fight alongside other forces of the Imperium, and on the rare occasions that they do, they prefer to keep their own counsel and wage their campaigns as they see fit, only reporting to Imperial command to inform them of their progress.
Chapter History
There is not much know about the history of the Cerberus Chapter other than it was created during the Ultima Founding. Some sources mention that right after the creation of the Chapter they disappeared into the dark depths of the void.
There are some stories of a Rogue Trader that was attacked by a Dark Eldar raiding party, only to be saved by some sort of darkness that enclosed the attackers. When the darkness disappeared, only the mutilated bodies of the Drukhari remained.
Notable Campaigns
- March of the Dead (000.M42) - A campaign to liberate the Nox System from the clutches of Chaos and traitors. Forces from the Cerberus Chapter, Mortificators, Death Spectres, Star Phantoms and Silver Skulls destroyed every trance of heresy in the system. Several hive cities was purged, by bolter or by flame. The final battle of the campaign was on the Cemetery World of Ferman. Hundreds of thousands of traitors with the support of Plague Marines and other spawns of Nurgle, clashed with the Emperors finest. The battle ended when Tranuq Pox, a Greater Daemon of Nurgle, was destroyed. This was a rare occasion when Cerberus Chapter fought together with other Space Marine Chapters.
Chapter Organisation
The Chapter are organised in three Battalions. The Battalions consists of three Companies, with approximately 100 Space Marines each, and are lead by an Marshall. Each Battalion are specialized in different forms of warfare. The Chapter also have more Chaplains, or Magistrates as they are called, than is common.
Officer Ranks
- Marshal - Battalion Commander.
Specialist Ranks
(Add Image)|Magistrate of the Cerberus Chapter.
- Magistrate - Chaplain equivalent.
Cerberus Chapter Librarians:
The Librarians has a special discipline unique for the the Chapter.
- Stygian Blast - The psyker make the mind of his foes consumed by darkness. Often making them crazed by fear and paralyzed on the ground.
Line Ranks
Specialist Units & Formations
- Tartarus Command Squad
The Command Squads of the Chapter consisting of one Primaris Ancient, one Primaris Apothecary and two Primaris Chaplain. The Chaplains function as the advisors and bodyguards to the commander.
Order of Battle
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Chapter Combat Doctrine
To meet the Cerberus Chapter is to face one's inner darkness. A shroud sweeps the battlefield and even in the daylight it's like fighting in the dark. When the Cerberus Chapter goes to war they use all of their assets and resources in the most effective way possible to gain victory against the enemies of the Emperor.
The Chapter distance themselves from from the bulk of Humanity and even from other Space Marine Chapters. Only in rare cases they will fight side by side with the armies of the Imperium.
Chapter Culture & Beliefs
The Cerberus Chapter worship the eternal darkness of death. Just as the God-Emperor exists between life and death, so does the brothers of the Chapter. They are alive, but they see themselves as dead already. Therefore they have nothing to fear and will fight against any odds.
To best serve the Emperor and the Imperium the Chapter believes that the body have to be the most effective as possible. Is not uncommon with several bionic substitutes amongst the brothers of the Chapter.
Recruiting Practices
The Chapter mainly use suitable prisoners of war and turn them into Battle-Brothers.
Chapter Gene-Seed
The sources for the gene-seed of the Cerberus Chapter remains unknown, however, they tend to display similar physical similarities as both the Raven Guard and the Iron Hands, having pale skin and often long black hair, black eyes and an affinity for cybernetic upgrades of their bodies and senses.
Notable Members
- Chapter Master Brother Hades - Brother Hades is the Chapter Master and Grand Lord of Death of the Cerberus Chapter. A stoic and silent figure. He lead his Chapter from afar. He is rarely seen in battle, unless it's in dire need. But when he do, he is like a shadow of death that roams the battlefield. The few enemies who have seen him describe him with fear in their voices.
- Marshall Brother Charon - Commander of the 1st Battalion. A veteran warrior that lead by example from the front.
- Captain Brother Eurynomos - Captain of the 2nd Company, 2nd Battalion. A master of ambush. Known for destroying several super-heavy tanks behind enemy lines during the campaign March of the Dead.
- Captain Brother Achlys - Captain of the 1st Company, 3rd Battalion. Commander of an strike force that boarded and destroyed the Battle Barge Ravage of the Death Guard.
- Magistrate Brother Hel - Personal advisor and bodyguard for Brother Strix, Marshall of the 2nd Battalion.
Chapter Fleet
Each Battalion command one Battle Barge and three Strike Cruisers, one for each Company. Together with several support ships the Chapter has a large and powerful flotilla of different vessels.
Notable Vessels
- Hesperos Theos (Battle Barge) - The flagship of the Cerberus Chapter, this massive warship serves as their defacto mobile fortress-monastery. The Hesperos Theos is all black with no external lights. The interior of the ship is dark, damp and silent, just like a tomb. From here the Chapter Master, Grand Lord of Death, commands the forces of the Chapter.
Hesperos Thesos, Flagship and fortress-monastery for the Chapter.
- Underworld (Battle Barge) - The flagship of the 1st Battalion.
- Inferno (Battle Barge) - The flagship of the 2nd Battalion.
- Orthrus (Strike Cruiser) - The ship of 3rd Company, 2nd Battalion.
- Thanatos (Strike Cruiser) - The ship of 1st Company, 3rd Battalion.
Chapter Relics
- The Helmets of Darkness - As a badge of office all officers and commanders of the Chapter receive this black skull helmet. When activated, it projects a field of darkness around it's bearer and those closest to him. Making them look like specters of Death.
Chapter Appearance
Chapter Colours
The Cerberus Chapter primarily wears black coloured power armour with the exception of the plastron (chest guard), both armorials, upper arms, vambraces and gauntlets being dark blue. Each Battalion is identified by different coloured helmets; Black (1st Battalion), Grey (2nd Battalion) and White (3rd Battalion). A white coloured squad specialty symobl stenciled on the right armorial indicates a battle-brother's assigned squad specialty (Fire Support, Close Support, Battleline, Veteran or Command). A small black roman numeral stenciled on the squad specialty symbol indicates squad assignment. A larger white roman numeral stenciled on the left poleyn (knee guard), indicates company assignment. Hooded cloaks and tabards are commonly found amongst the brothers of the Chapter. They are also known to decorate their battle-plate with the skulls of the fallen enemies of the God-Emperor.
Chapter Badge
The Chapter badge of the Cerberus Chapter takes the form of a black coloured, stylised rendition of a monstrous three-headed hound.
Notable Quotes
About the Cerberus Chapter
- "They came, they was just there... I didn't saw them... It was just like they materialized from the darkness! Right in front of us! The blood, all died...without a sound! And then they was gone. Disappeared into the dark again!"
- — Unknown soldier of the Nox Traitor Milita during interrogation after the "Marsh of the Dead" Campaign