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The Crimson Vanguard are a Loyalist Chapter that was created in the Ultima Founding as one of the Successor Chapters of the White Scars. Early in the chapter's history, the Chapter found records that were written by the Ancient Terran samurai and in order to pay homage to these warriors, the Crimson Vanguard decided to adopt their culture.
History:
The Chapter was born during the fires of the Indomitus Crusade and were forged from the ranks of the Unnumbered Sons of the Primarch's and the Greyshields were a collective of nine Legion-sized chapters of Primaris Space Marines that were created in secret by Belisarius Cawl and were released under the authority of Roubute Gulliman.
The Chapter was drawn from the gene-line of Jagatai Khan and they were orignally known as the Stormborn and this name was due to their fast-attack void specialists within the Indomitus Fleets. Unlike their more aggressive cousins, they were known for being contemplative and their combat approach were known for being a dance of precision strikes and hit and run tactics that reflected their gene-sires legacy and their evolving battle philosophy.
Notable Campaigns:
Chapter Homeworld:
Due to the Chapter's fleet-based nature, they've been known for recruiting from Numerous planets and a notable recruitment world of theirs would be Shiokaze that's located in the Segmentum Pacificus that's a bleak but beautiful oceanic world that's dotted with rugged islands, craggy fjords and storm-lashed archipelagos.
Due to the planet's tectonic instability and the winds being heavily saturated with salt, this has made terrestrial agriculture difficult, resulting in the human population becoming fishermen, pearl divers and even whalers while braving turbulent waters and monstrous sea life. The planet's notable region known as Kamuy's Chain is a set of islands that's been known for their brutal tidal patterns.
Fortress Monastery:
The Current Fortress Monastery is known as the Blade of Thunder and this pays homage to the Chapter's philosophy that the storm isn't destruction but acts as a form of rebirth, clarity and cleansing purpose. Another belief is that the blade isn't merely a weapon but acts as a sacred extension of the warrior's soul.
Chapter Organization
Officer Ranks:
- Daimyo(Chapter-Master): Equivalent
- Shogun(Master): Equivalent
- Taisho(Captain): Equivalent
- Chui(Lieutenant): Equivalent
Specialist Ranks:
- Yamauchi(Chaplain): Equivalent
- Onmyoji(Librarian): Equivalent
- Ishi(Apothecary): Equivalent
Line Ranks:
- Taisha(Veteran-Sergeant): Equivalent
- Kensei(Veteran): Equivalent
- Nakamoto(Sergeant): Equivalent
- Bushi(Battle-Brother): Equivalent
- Ronin(Scout): Equivalent
Specialist Units & Formations:
- Kensei(Bladeguard Equivalent): Specialty is in Close Quarters Combat, armed with power swords and storm shields, often deployed as the vanguard in assault while cutting down foes with unparalleled skill
- Raiden(Assault-Intercessor Equivalent): They're shock troops who specialize in rapid assaults and are equipped with jump packs and close-combat weapons to strike decisively and embody the lightning fast tactics of their progenitors
Order of Battle:
Chapter Beliefs & Culture
The Chapter has been known for their honor through service meaning that they believe is a sacred act and is a means to serve the emperor and protect the vulnerable. This means that Cowardice, treachery and selfish ambitions are often seen as spiritual failings.
Similar to the Salamanders, Every battle brother is trained when they're neophytes in the arts of war but in the craft of steel and fire. This includes blacksmithing and the creation of weapons, armor embellishments and this acts as an extension of their soul.
Other notable Cultural Practices is that battle-brothers have been known for carrying ceremonial weapons known as the Dotesuken that's a mono-edged blade from fragments of the armor of Battle-Brothers and acts as a standard issue weapon that's used during duels or ritualized executions.
Chapter Gene-Seed
Due to the Chapter being descended from the Vth Legion, their gene-seed was derived directly from the White Scars and this means that due to the Primaris enhancements that were later introduced by Belisarius Cawl, their gene-seed is notably stable and there's no minimal organ degradation and no known occurrences of defective Progenoid glands.
However, the only notable difference between the Chapter and the progenitors that the Chapter's Apothecarion has discovered is the emergence of a pigment binding compound that's within the melanochrome organ that subtly alters the apperance of the skin post implantation.
Combat Doctrine
The Chapter's Main Combat Doctrine is a Combination of Hit and Run Tactics, Boarding Actions and Close Quarters Combat
The Hit and Run Tactics means they'll leverage overwhelming force at precise points and disengage before the enemy is able to retaliate. This means that battle-brothers have been known for descending via Storm Talons and Thunderhawks and focus on the destabilization of leadership units, artillery and even supply lines.
The Boarding Actions portion means that Battle-Brothers often train extensively with void hardened armor and mag-locked melee weapons and often fight in the silence of decompressed corridors with their melee weapons in hand. The final portion of their Combat Doctrine is the Close Quarters Combat and this means they charge with their melee weapons that include their custom made power swords or ritual mono-blades and fight with a elegant precision.
Deathwatch Service
The Chapter believes that serving within the Deathwatch is a honor as well as a Sacred Pilgrimage and acts as a test of a warrior's endurance, spiritual strength and devotion.
However the main criteria for someone to be sent to the Deathwatch is that a Battle-Brother has to undergo a rite known as the Steel Reflection that tests their Combat Performance in Duels and Live Engagements, their Mastery of Battlefield Repairs and other important criteria. Once a battle-brother passes these tests, they're given a custom made power weapon that was made.
The typical term that a Battle-Brother serves ranges from 40-60 years although some have been known for serving a century within the Deathwatch.
Notable Members:
- Daimyo(Chapter-Master): Kaneshiro Takeda. The current Chapter Master, it's presumed that he was one of the numerous Awoken Primaris that were a part of the Indomitus Crusade. He's been known for being quiet, contemplative and carries the weight of history like a thunderhead. His current wargear include Gravis Armor, a custom made power sword and a Volkite Serpenta that was gifted to him from the Adeptus Mechanicus.
- Taisho(Captain) Raito Ishimura: The current 3rd Company Captain, he's been known for being brash but deeply honorable and is known for his passionate speeches and willingness to lead from the Front. He's known for his unorthodox tactics and a notable example of his was when he destroyed a Necron tombship by teleporting it through a asteroid slingshot maneuver.
Chapter Fleet:
Battle Barges:
- Stormblade: Serves as the heart of the fleet, is equipped with advanced weapons and formidable defenses.
- Blazing Katana: Often at the forefront of intense battle battles, known for devastating-close quarters combat capabilities.
- Bringer of Vengeance :serves as mobile fortress and command center for major engagements.
Strike Cruisers:
- Hagakure: Named after the samurai code, known for swift & decisive strikes against enemy formations.
- Silent Stalker: Excels in hit and run tactics, often used in recon and surprise attacks.
- Oath of Blood: Carries the chapter's most elite warriors, often used in diplomatic missions.
Destroyers:
- Whispering Blade: Used for rapid response & skirmish missions, known for being swift and agile.
- Silver Fang: Embodies the spirit of the hunt, known for the relentless pursuit and destruction of enemy vessels.
- Crimson Shadow: Strikes fear in hearts of the enemy, specializes in flanking maneuvers and disruption tactics.
Chapter Relics
Chapter Appearance
Chapter Colors
The Crimson Vanguard primarily wear crimson red colored power armor with Silver trim.
Chapter Badge:
The Crimson Vanguard's Chapter badge takes the form of a stylized samurai helmet centered upon a crimson background.
Relations:
Allies:
- Imperial Guard Regiments
- Adeptus Mechanicus
- White Scars
- Inquisition
Enemies:
- Black Legion
- Xenos Threats
- Chaos Space Marines
- Chaos Cults
Notable Quotes:
By the Crimson Vanguard:
- "Our honor demands we strike with precision and the fury of the storm"
- —Chapter Master Kaneshiro Takeda
- "The winds of war-torn galaxy howl but we're the tempest. We shall forge our path with steel and fury while knowing our path is of honor and destruction"
- —Sergeant Ryotei Kage
- "As we don our armor, we carry the legacy of the White Scars and the hopes of a galaxy in chaos while fighting not just for victory but for the sanctity of honor"
- —Chaplain Hiroshi Zen
About the Crimson Vanguard:
- "They stand as a testament to the Endurance and fortitude of the Astartes and embody a martial tradition that is as ancient as it is fearsome"
- —Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn, Ordo Xenos
- "They seek to wield honor as a weapon but their fervent devotion will not save them from the fate that awaits those who stand opposed to the ruinous powers"
- —Ahzek Ahriman, Thousand Sons Legion
- "They're formidable but their path is fraught with the same trials that beset all those who challenge the fate of the galaxy"
- —Eldar Farseer Eldrin
