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The Fireforged are a Salamanders Successor Chapter created in the Ultima Founding which occurred in 999.M41, shortly after of the Fall of Cadia. The Fireforged have a reputation for unwavering dedication to promised oaths and exemplary battle honors which saw them earn the recognition from the High Lords. Tasked with the control of a vital system in Segmentum Tempestus, the Fireforged Chapter was given the responsibility to stem the expansion of a xenos threat that could jeopardize the Imperium.
Chapter History
Early in their history, before they became the Fireforged, they distinguished themselves in the massed infantry engagements typical of the Greyshields, and in particularly in the aspect of siege warfare. Their exceptional performance led them to develop a specialized spearhead formation, where the strongest forces of the formation would push forward of the rest of the unit, breaking enemy lines like a spearhead thrust into the heart of a foe. This tactic became synonymous with their combat doctrine, creating a personality within the unit that hungered for glory. They became the vanguard, the first into battle, and the first to celebrate their victories, cultivating a reputation for frivolity and ferocity on the battlefield.
The chapter originated in the Unnumbered Sons by Lord Commander of the Imperium and Imperial Regent Roboute Guilliman for service in the Indomitus Crusade. Active during the early years of the Era Indomitus, the chapter was used in siege warfare alongside the sons of Rogal Dorn or breaching enemy lines at the front of most pushes. The Chapter, ever hungry for glory and honor made sure to place itself at the forefront of any assault and to leave its mark in any battlement or fortress they built
After the Battle for the Lagros System, the chapter experienced a chapter-wide psychic awakening, starting with only a handful of marines initially experiencing psychic abilities. However, this ability rapidly spread until every Fireforged marine manifested lesser psychic disciplines, predominantly creating fiery weapons like the two-handed maul in their hands. This unexpected psychic development threw the chapter into a crisis of faith, as they believed themselves cursed. In this tumultuous time, the Salamanders' Master of Sanctity Leotrak Esar intervened.
The Salamanders Master of Sanctity had come to the Unnumbered Sons to induct the sons of Vulkan into the culture and beliefs of the Salamanders and Nocturne. He found the glory-hungry character of the Fireforged wanting and used the Chapter's current crisis of faith to rebuke them for their pride and glory-seeking nature, shaming them into recognizing the importance of humility and duty. The Fireforged Chapter underwent a profound transformation, forsaking battle honors and prideful arrogance. Under Leotrak Esar's guidance, they embraced the disciplined teachings of the Promethean Cult, finding strength in selflessness and duty.
The most profound change that occurred within the Fireforged Chapter was the deep-seated commitment to honor every word they promised, echoing the principles exemplified in the tales of their Primarch Vulkan. No matter how arduous the task, no vow was considered too challenging to fulfill.
For many years, the Fireforged Chapter followed the Master of Sanctity into battle, demonstrating their newfound dedication to the Promethean Cult. They eschewed personal glory, focusing on the greater good of the Imperium and their duty as Space Marines.
In recognition of their changed ways and the potential they displayed, the High Lords of Terra approached the Fireforged Chapter with an offer. The Fireforged would be charged with a system in which a terrible xenoes threat which if left unchecked would jeopardize the entirety of the Imperium, and due to previous Imperial failings has fostered a great bulwark against the Imperium. Due to the nature of this assignment, the chapter would find itself entirely occupied by its charge, thus unable to gain the glory that it previously hunted. The chapter was made aware by the Imperial Messengers that this was an offer, not an order to avoid any potential loss of honor for the Astartes.
The chapter deliberated in the forges of their Fortress Monastery, the Sol Invictus until they came to accept their new charge; however, they would not abandon their previous oaths. Such the chapter was reorganized, reforging the tenth scout company into the tenth battle company, which was charged with going out into the wider Imperium to handle the Chapter's oaths, leading to persistent rumors that the chapter ignores the Codex Astartes, and consists of far more than 1000 space marines.
Notable Campaigns
The Fireforged Chapter originated within the Unnumbered Sons before eventually coming to serve with the Salamanders under the tutelage of Salamanders' Master of Sanctity Leotrak Esar.
The Battle of Lagros: As part of Unnumbered Sons under the command of the Salamanders forces under the command of Tu'Shan himself, the Fireforged Chapter fought in the Battle of Lagros against the Chaos Warband, the Rage Legion, led by the infamous Khaz'khul. In the scorching fires of Lagros, the Fireforged distinguished themselves with their boarding actions, taking the traitor warfleet in the void as their parent chapter fought on the planets of the Lagros System. The masterfully crafted warplate of the Chapter found heavy use in the tight halls of the traitors as they destroyed the enemy ships from within, commonly planting explosives upon the navigator of the ship and retreating before detonating the ships. However, as the battle continues one last assault was mounted upon Khaz'khul's personal warship the "Maw of Destruction", where the chapter detonated the ship's wardrive sinking it into the warp. During the this battle the Chapter experienced a psychic awakening leading to multiple marines bursting to psy-flames, and
The Cleansing of Ybrannis: The Fireforged Chapter participated in the terrible Cleansing of Ybrannis alongside the Salamanders in a valiant effort against the Death Guard. The Chapter took the front against the traitorous Deathguard. Amidst the toxic clouds and plague-ridden tunnels and trenches, the Fireforged Battle-Brothers met the chaos space marines in hand to hand combat and purging the taint of Nurgle with flame and bolter. Forge Master Pyrrhus Flameheart, Leader of the Consecrated took the head of a Lord of the Deathguard during the last battle in the largest teleport assaulted used by the Chapter.
Battle of Warsylask: The Fireforged Chapter, during its tenure under the Salamanders, played a pivotal role in the grueling battle for the planet of Warsylask. Cleansing the hive worlds of the rebellious traitors with their flamers, all the while marching deeper into the underhive where they found evidence of a Nurgle Cult behind the rebellious traitors, whom took advantage of the bloodshed and destruction to summon demon prince. The chapter's first company lead by its Forge Master Hephaestan, the first company fought and banished the demon. Seeing the destruction left behind the battle, the chapter volunteered to stay behind to rebuild settlements for the remaining loyalist forces. This lead to other companies adopting Forge Masters as a captain equivalent.
The Melogas Campaign
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A Call from the Dark
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The Curse of Melogas
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The Flesh Change
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Chapter Home System
Nestled within the vast expanse of Segmentum Tempestus, the Kyllopodion System System stands as the fiery crucible that homes the Fireforged Chapter. At its celestial heart, a blazing star, known reverently as the Emberheart. The gravitational dance of planets around this radiant sun, akin to the fiery maelstrom of battle, propels them through the void before drawing them close once more. The planets bear witness to relentless seasons of extreme conditions, testing the resilience of those who call this system home. Much like any bastion of the Adeptus Astartes, boasts formidable static defenses and a formidable forge fleet, a testament to the chapter's self-sufficiency. To assail this realm is to challenge the very essence of the Fireforged Chapter's determination, an act viewed with a mix of awe and trepidation by both allies and adversaries alike.
Celestial Objects:
- Emberheart — The radiant sun at the center of the system.
- Sunstrike — Volcanic mustering world of the Fireforged Chapter. Would be neophytes are drawn from the Pyroclastia Training Academy
- Pyroclastia — Moon of Sunstrike, which holds the Pyroclastia Training Academy that trains the mortal military branches, specifically the Imperial Guard regiment. "The Bonded."
- Ember's Embrace — A planet within the system used to bury battle-brothers of the chapter
- Infernium — Moon of Ember's Embrace.
- Iron Hold — A massive space station from which the Imperial Guard launches the defense of the core planets.
Fortress-Monastery
The Sol Invictus, the formidable fortress monastery of the Fireforged Chapter, stands as a testament to both the martial and technological prowess of these sons of Vulkan. Unlike conventional monolithic bastions, the Sol Invictus is a marvel of Imperial engineering, a mobile void base that traverses the stars as the chapter carries out its duty to the Imperium. Elegantly designed yet imposing, the Sol Invictus resembles a celestial forge suspended in the cold void of space. Its hull is adorned with intricate dragon motifs, a constant reminder of the chapter's lineage. Equipped with formidable void shields and adamantium plating, the fortress monastery is a bastion capable of withstanding the harshest of enemy assaults.
Deep within the heart of Sol Invictus lies the Sanctum of the Flame, a sacred chamber where the chapter's Forge Masters forge and maintain the specific tools which the Fireforged needed for their charge. Due to the nature of the xenos which they fight, they forge many new and different weapons and ammunition, or modify existing wargear for different purposes. Due to the zealotry of the Adeptus Mechanicus, this forge is left a large secret from any Mechanicus allies.
The chapter's gene-seed repository, the Sacellum Promethean, is zealously guarded within, ensuring the lineage of Vulkan is perpetuated with utmost care.
Chapter Organisation
The Fireforged Chapter does not adhere strictly to the Codex Astartes. Instead, they organize into ten companies, each consisting of 100 marines with the notable absence of a scout company is compensated by other Imperial army elements which the chapter works hand in hand with, instead the ten company ventures into the wider Imperium to fulfill promised oaths. The Chapter remains 1000 strong, however, due to many rumors of the tenth company containing significantly more then a mere 100 marines it is believed the chapter holds more then 1000 marines but several fold.
Officer Ranks
A Forge Master within the esteemed ranks of the Fireforged Chapter holds a position equivlant to a captain in another chapter. Revered as master smiths among master smiths, these individuals are not only seasoned warriors but also consummate craftsmen, fusing the arts of war and craftsmanship seamlessly. Tasked with leading each of the ten companies, a Forge Master assumes the mantle of responsibility for ensuring the self-sufficiency and resilience of their unit, particularly during extended missions. These leaders are adept at overseeing the maintenance and production of advanced wargear, turning their companies into self-contained war machines capable of withstanding the harshest conditions.
Specialist Units & Formations
Upon the chapter's acceptance of the High Twelve's offer, the chapter met with their Salamanders allies one last time upon Nocturne where they were gifted one hundred suits of terminator armor, each a veritable relic on its own and some seeing battle from the Horus Heresy. To honor this extraordinary gift, the True Sons Chapter convened their most distinguished warriors, those whose unwavering dedication to duty and indomitable spirit had carved their names into the annals of the chapter's history. The chosen ones, adorned in the revered terminator armor, were formed into a formidable unit known as the Consecrated. The Consecrated, drawn from every company of the True Sons, formed a brotherhood of unparalleled skill and unbroken resolve. Together, they marched into the crucible of war armed with reproductions of the ancient flame projector weapon from the Salamanders legion.
Order of Battle
Companies
Combat Doctrine
The Fireforged Chapter excels in close-quarters combat, employing a spearhead formation with the strongest forces pushing forward to breach enemy lines, the breach widening as battle-brothers push against the enemy. Due to building may fortresses and keeps, the Fireforged also specialize in siege warfare, utilizing their lesser psychic abilities to set enemies ablaze and break through fortified positions with great hammers.
Chapter Culture & Beliefs
Chapter Recruitment
The Fireforged Chapter's recruitment process spans across their expansive system, where aspirants are chosen from various worlds to undergo the grueling trials that await them. Among these trials, the Trail of the Roaring Flames stands as the ultimate test for potential Astartes recruits.
The aspirants face a treacherous journey through the molten expanses of , the mustering world of Sunstrike. Struggling against searing heat and volcanic eruptions, they must navigate a hazardous path, from the fiery sands of the Lower Planes to the volcanic mountains of the Higher Planes. The main trial culminates in a ritualistic forging ceremony at the heart of an active volcano, where aspirants, clad in only armor and weapons they made, must slay the fire wyrm native to the world.
Only those who emerge from the Trail of the Roaring Flames, their bodies and spirits unbroken by the battle, are deemed worthy to become Fireforged Astartes. The survivors bear the scars of their ordeal proudly and take trophies from their fire wyrm, from skulls to bones to skin.
Deathwatch Service
The Fireforged Chapter, bound by their solemn charge from the High Lords to halt the expansion of a violent alien race threatening the Imperium, steadfastly refuses the prestigious service within the Deathwatch. The weight of their duty and unyielding commitment to fulfill their oaths takes precedence over any other calling. While the honor of joining the Deathwatch is acknowledged, the Fireforged Astartes remain resolute in their chosen path.
Chapter Gene-Seed
The Fireforged Chapter bears the fiery legacy of the Salamanders' gene-seed, infused with the essence of their Primarch Vulkan. Yet, a distinctive psychic flaw courses through the veins of every Fireforged Astartes, granting them the ability to manifest burning psy weapons. This psychic anomaly, while a potent asset in battle, has become a double-edged sword, with souls that burn so bright the Fireforged are more susceptible to psychic assault.
Notable Members
Sergeant Theron Emberkin
Forge Master Pyrrhus Flameheart
Forge Fleets
The Forge Fleets of the Fireforged Chapter are a marvel of both naval engineering and artisan craftsmanship, a testament to the symbiosis of the chapter's martial and technological prowess. Raised by naval personnel trained at the prestigious Pyroclastia Training Academy, each Forge Fleet operates as a self-sufficient armada tailored to the unique needs of its corresponding company. This exceptional naval training ensures the crews are adept at both void warfare and maintaining the intricate psychic weaponry crucial to the Fireforged Chapter's combat doctrine.
The Forge Fleets are not mere warships; they are veritable manufactorums capable of forging wargear and vehicles for the chapter's companies, with individual ships are commanded by a squad of Fireforged battle-brothers who modify the ship to their personal tastes. Bedecked with icons of flaming hammers, anvils, and flying dragons across their hull, the heavily personalized Forge Fleets hold to no to one pattern of scheme. Each ship is unique onto itself, with the only commonly being a room called the Hall of Oaths which keeps an updated list of oaths to be kept by the chapter.
The chapter has an eye to constantly improve and modify their weapons and ships, to the dismay of some mechanicus adepts some rumor the chapter even attempts to build new weapons to combat the xenos enemy.
The pinnacle of this naval might is exemplified by the grandeur of the Sol Invictus, the mobile fortress monastery that remains closely tied to the first company's Forge Fleet. Anchored within this celestial armada, Sol Invictus stands as a colossal bastion against the foes of humanity.
Chapter Relics
- The Flamescar Talisman: This ancient Talisman, a fiery red orb in the center of a golden dragon's mouth, is said to channel the primordial fires of Vulkan himself. Holding the talisman, open's one souls to act as a guide but never a master for Vulkan's searing flames. The inferno that comes forth is such that not even his sons may stand the heat for long.
- Anvilheart Gauntlets: Forged from the heat of the great fire wyrm, Balerion, these adamantine gauntlets radiate heat and power. When activated, they unleash devastating waves of molten energy, incinerating anything unfortunate enough to stand in their path.
- Emberforge Blade: This master-crafted power sword is imbued with the essence of Promethean fire. Its blade burns with an ethereal flame that consumes both flesh and soul, leaving nothing but smoldering ashes in its wake. This weapon is often wielded by the librarians of the Chapter.
- Pyroclast Cloak:
- Inferno Crown:
Chapter Appearance
Chapter Colours
The Fireforged are black armored with fiery red across the arms. The right pauldron's squad marking may be gold to denote veterancy.
Chapter Badge
A pauldron of the Fireforged bearing the heraldry of the chapter is a burning hammer striking an anvil.
Relations
Allies
Strained and Troubled Relations
Enemies
Notable Quotes
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