Iron Beasts

This article, Iron Beasts, was written by Wacko12. Please do not edit or 'acquire' this fiction without the writer's permission.

This article, Iron Beasts, is currently under active construction. The author, Wacko12, apologizes for the inconvenience.

Iron Beasts
Iron Beasts armorial with Chapter iconography.
An Iron Beasts Drengr of the 7th Throng, 3rd Pack.
Space Marine Chapter
Allegiance	Imperium of Man (Fidelitas Sine Recursu)
Founding	Ultima Founding
Successor of	Space Wolves (Leman Russ lineage.)
Chapter Master	High King Apontis Silvermaw
Homeworld	Dvalinn
Fortress-Monastery	The Great Den
Allies	- Space Wolves - Sons of Russ Chapters (Unofficial Collective)
Number of Marines	Unknown; Presumably standard 1,000 marines but unclear. Under Investigation
Specialty	Front Assault, Shock Tactics, Close Combat, Fast Attacks and Mechanized Warfare
Battle Cry	"We strike our foes! With claws and fangs of iron!" "We are of iron will!"
Colours	Grey, Brown and Dark Yellow
Successor Chapter(s)	None

"We are the rage of Russ. We are the fury of the Allfather! And by our Iron Will, none shall be safe from our fangs and claws!"

—High King Apontis Silvermaw upon the Chapter's formation

The Iron Beasts also called the 'Jerndyr' in the tongue of the Dvalinnians and Fenrisians, of are a recently created Ultima Founding Chapter consisting solely of Primaris Space Marines. Successors of the ruthless Space Wolves and carriers of Leman Russ's legacy, the Iron Beasts have shown excellent mastery of close combat, backed up by their quick moving attacks and armoured assaults on enemy defenses. They have inherited their parent Chapter's disdain for authority and do not fully adhere to the Codex Astartes, and have developed a reputation of clashing with Imperial authority, mainly the Inquisition. They see themselves as Russ' rage made manifest and thus have conducted what they call the "Great Hunt" in slaying all those who have betrayed the Emperor.

History

The Iron Beasts are a Ultima Founding Chapter consisting solely of Primaris Space Marines, descended from Leman Russ, the Primarch of the Space Wolves. A chapter who holds Russ in high regards, the Iron Beasts wish to prove their worth as heirs of the Wolf King, and worthy successors of the Space Wolves. Thus, the Iron Beasts have fought in countless battles with ferocity equal to their parent chapter. They have developed a reputation as determined and stubborn, rarely fighting alongside Imperial forces unless necessary, and developed a great hatred towards the Traitor Astartes.

Notable Campaigns

• Indomitus Crusde (Unknown.M42):
  • The Berserkers of Velda:
• The Esax Campaign (Unknown.M42): The Iron Hammer Throng arrived to aid the Hive World Esax against a raid carried out by the Warp Serpents, a Chaos Warband descended from the Thousand Sons Traitor Legion, the arch-enemies of the Space Wolves. The Warp Serpents had attempted to acquire ancient relics of Chaos origins buried deep within the planet, but had been spotted by Inquisitorial forces, resulting in an open conflict. Taking this with great enthusiasm, the Throng met their foes on the field of battle with great delight, unleashing ancient grudges upon the traitors. Reinforced by the local Imperial forces, the Throng's Thralls faced off against the cultists and Tzaangors, while the older battle-brothers personally fought Tzeentch Daemons and the Rubric Marines. Jarl Jonaar personally fought against the Sorcerer Lord Thoth the Wanderer, aided by the War Seer Androd Boulderdust. Thoth would've killed Jonaar, if not for Skald Kardis Iceshield taking the oncoming warpfire instead, with only his Storm Shield remaining afterwards. This granted Androd an opening to severely wound the Sorcerer Lord, forcing Thoth to retreat before he could be killed. The Rubricae also pulled back, leaving their mortal slaves to be slaughtered. Though the battle had been won, Jonaar's entire War Pack, brothers he had fought alongside during the Indomitus Crusade, had been killed. Jonaar thus swore to take Thoth's head should their paths cross again.

Chapter Organization

Like their parent chapter, the Iron Beasts deviate from the Codex Astartes. They possess a total of thirteen companies, known as Iron Throngs, with one led by the Chapter Master. These Throngs are not divided into Veteran, Battle, Reserve, or Scout Companies, but rather function wholly as Battle Companies in name only. Each Iron Throng is independent unless given commands from the High King. Additionally, the actual number of Astartes is unknown, especially among their Neophytes, and is believed to exceed the 1,000 Astartes required within the Codex. This has put the Chapter under Inquisition investigation, but due to their success since the Indomitus Crusade, combined with their own natural stubbornness, has made it difficult for any actual action to be taken.

Officer Ranks

• High King: The High King is Chapter Master of the Iron Beasts Chapter. They command the rest of the chapter and are responsible for bestowing the title of "Jarl" to future commanders of Throngs.
• Jarl: The Captains of the chapter's Iron Throngs, the Jarls are ultimately responsible for the organization, armour and weapon supplies, and care of the battle-brothers under their command.
• Ulfsark: Both Champions and Commanders, Ulfsarks are battle-brothers who have survived many horrors, even when their entire Packs have been wiped out, and yet continue fighting. Such power is looked upon awe by the Iron Beasts, and those deemed worthy are chosen to become Ulfsark. They not only serve as the Company Champion, but as its sub-commander, standing beside the Jarl or leading at the front, issuing the Jarl's command to his brothers. Sometimes the Ulfsark will also command the Einherjars.
• Hersir: Lieutenants of the Iron Beasts, these veterans are both skilled leaders and warriors. They serve as field officers on the battlefield, leading their battle-brothers against the foes of mankind. Also they act as sub-commanders, advising the Jarl or commanding their younger brothers into battle.
• Thane: The Chapter Ancients, the Thanes are powerful and old warriors, fighting alongside their young brothers and departing their wisdom on those who seek it out. However, they are also lone warriors, seeking to fight great enemies on their own and add to their ever growing list of achievements through combat. This itself is an inspiration as these warriors can face the most dangerous of foes on their own and come out alive and victorious. Along with being Standard Bearers, the Thanes will also take part in the recruitment of New Blood, those who could become Thralls and later full-fledged Drengrs to serve in the Iron Beasts Chapter.
• Einherjar: The Einherjar serve as Honour Guards among the Iron Beasts. Protecting both the High King and their respective Jarls, the Einherjar are also Veteran Marines who fight by example, inspiring their younger brothers to commit greater deeds of glory on the battlefield. Each Iron Throng has a total of six Einherjar Packs, in honour of the Sixth Legion, the Space Wolves. The squad that personally follows the Jarl is called a War Pack, acting as a Command Squad.
• Skalds: While Einherjars are the Honour Guards of their High King and Jarl, they are also advisors and officers too. Those who show incredible skills in leadership and are capable of giving sound tactical advice from centuries of experience, become Skalds. The main purpose of the Skalds is to serve as the leaders of the War Pack and protecting the Jarl while the Hersirs can focus their attention elsewhere and easily carry out the Jarl's orders.

Specialist Ranks

• Lord War Seer:
• War Seer: The Librarians of the Iron Beasts, the War Seers adopt the cultures of the mystics of Dvalinn. These psykers will conjure the spirits of past warriors to aid them in battle, unleashing the might of spiritual plane upon their foes. The War Seers are also in charge of searching for future recruits among Dvalinn's tribes, and cataloging the chapter's records and to write down future sagas.
• Chief Gothi:
• Gothi: The Chapter's Chaplains, Gothis serve as the spiritual driving force of the Iron Beasts. Similar to the Space Wolves, their helms are shaped to look like the skulls of animals (i.e. wolves, eagles, lions, apes, bulls etc) to show their bond with Dvalinn. When in battle, the skull helms will emit a powerful primal roar to inspire the Gothis' battle-brothers and sow terror into the enemy.
• Master Lach:
• Lach: The Iron Beasts' Apothecaries, the Lachs are task with both healing wounded brothers and retrieving the sacred gene-seeds from the fallen for future warriors. Along with the War Seers, the Lachs will journey across Dvalinn to find worthy warriors to join the chapter.
• Great Rune Maker:
• Rune Maker: Techmarines of the Iron Beasts, the Rune Makers are responsible for the well-care of the chapter's armory, which includes vehicles, armor and weapons. As befitting their title, Rune Makers will carve runes onto their work, known as 'Iron Sigils'. Approved by the Cult Mechanicus, these runes are to give strength and protection to the Machine Spirit, as the runes bestow extra protection to vehicles and armour.

Line Ranks

• Merkis: The Merkis are the Iron Beasts' Sergeants who lead the Packs (Squads) of their respective Iron Throngs. Merkis are brutal warriors who have faced many battles and shown leadership qualities. Many Merkis are those who were once members of the Einherjar and were given a position of leadership, to lead their Brothers into battle.
• Huskarl: Huskarls are the Veteran Marines of the Iron Beasts whose bloodlust and savage nature has been tempered by experience. Thus, they can restrain their thirst for battle better than their younger brothers and can be entrusted with the more dangerous weapons of the Chapter.
• Radningar: A special role given to certain Merkis who have shown an aptitude for both leading and teaching, the role of the Radningar is to train and lead the Thralls of the Chapter. They serve as examples to their younger brothers while at the same time beating out their youthful fury and glory-seeking desires. Even during times like these, the Radningars are also learning, for it is by showing they can lead others that they too may one day rise to become a Jarl.
• Drengr: The name for all full-fledge Space Marines of the Iron Beasts, Drengrs have not yet earn the honour of being deemed veterans. Yet, they are still just as ruthless in battle as their older brothers, slaying any foes who dare to stand against them. Driven by duty and honour, the Drengrs will face the enemies no matter their numbers or who they are.
• Thralls: Also called 'New Blood', Thralls are the neophytes or Scout Marines of the Chapter. Just recruited, the Thralls must prove their worth in battle and deeds and are normally trained by the Radningars when not in battle. The greatest desire of the Thralls is to become full-fledged Drengr and stand proudly as sons of Leman Russ.

Specialist Units

• Jötunns: The Iron Beasts have put the Invictor Warsuits into squads of three known as the Jotuun Packs. These Packs are dressed with fur of Dvalinn wolves slain by the pilots during their trials, as well as ruins made to ward off harm. Many members of the Jotuun Packs prefer to use close combat, and have already made a reputation of leaving behind corpses in their wake and even fell larger foes with ease.
• Kavalerier: The Bike Squads of the Iron Beasts, Kavalerir strike like predators, preforming hit and and run attacks or shock tactics. They will weaken and disorganize the enemies so that the rest of the Throng may assault them unhindered.
• Veiðimaðr: The Veiðimaðrs are the Vanguard Space Marine Squads. Unlike the rest of their chapter, these killers prefer to attack from a distance, or striking from the shadows, like a predator stalking its prey. The younger brothers scorn what they perceive as cowardly tactics, the older more experience battle-brothers understand just how dangerous the Veiðimaðrs are, and how invaluable they are in battle.

Order of Battle

As mentioned, the fighting force of the Iron Beasts are split into Throngs, with each one except for one, commanded by a Jarl, while the last is led by the High King himself. Unlike most chapters, the squads are not divided into Veteran, Battleline, Fire Support, Close Support, Vanguard and Neophyte Squads, but simply into Tactical, Heavy, and Assault Packs.

Headquarters

Iron King Throng
Apontis Silvermaw High King of the Iron Beasts Ulfsark Baelor Ragegaze Joghand Redsword, Thane of the Gudsdyr 2 Hersirs Skald Pack 6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports
Other Departments
Armourium	Librarius	Reclusium	Apothecarion
Gudrun Lavawalker Great Rune Maker Rune Makers Chapter Serfs Servitors Land Speeders Gunships Battle Tanks Dreadnoughts Transport Vehicles	Frode Windspeaker Lord War Seer War Seers Chapter Serfs	Gorm Starcleaver Chief Gothi Gothis Chapter Serfs Servitors	Birger Steelheart Master Lach Lachs Chapter Serfs

Companies

The Iron Throngs
Iron Fist Throng	Iron Blade Throng	Iron Hammer Throng	Iron Claw Throng
Jarl Karlik HammermoonUlfsark Jonian ThunderhairThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Palian BattledustUlfsark Ardel RagecrusherThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Jonaar FurystormUlfsark Kregulon FrostfallThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Kaldatan GoldbornUlfsark Hasek GorescreamThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports
The Iron Throngs
Iron Slayer Throng	Iron Blood Throng	Iron Tempest Throng	Iron Shadow Throng
Jarl Morak GrimfistedUlfsark Felgayden StonebloodThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Fugis BlueshieldUlfsark Keilul RedshieldThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Boleyr StormwalkerUlfsark Tarnah BoulderbreakerThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Domas DaggerdustUlfsark Ingvab IcebornThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports
The Iron Throngs
Iron Spear Throng	Iron Mountain Throng	Iron Doom Throng	Iron Fang Throng
Jarl Sigaros IronfangUlfsark Duraidin AshbladeThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Grinduls RockcallerUlfsark Gerhabro DarkbladeThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Rakmast GrimrageUlfsark Actath FrostfistThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports	Jarl Gerhelan StrongflayerUlfsark Svul ThundertoothThane2 HersirsSkald Pack6 Einherjar PacksHuskarl PacksDrengr PacksThrall PacksVeiðimaðr PacksJötunn PacksKavaleri PacksVenerable DreadnoughtsGunshipsBattle TanksTransports

Homeworld

The homeworld of the Iron Beasts is Dvalinn. A Mountain World, much of the planet is made up of high mountains and flat plains, with only three bodies of ocean that split into multiple rivers. Its people are at a level of medieval technology, with the only firearms being gunpowder weapons. Separated into various city states and clans, the people of Dvalinn are noted for strong will and perseverance in the face of their world's moment of violent weathers, in addition to the rich minerals buried in the mountains. The Iron Beasts chose this world as their home after saving the nearby Forge World Brokkr from Drukhari raiders. Intrigued by the resources of the planet, its natural-born strategic defenses, and most of all, the rich culture and proud warriors of its people, the Iron Beasts declared Dvalinn as their home and recruiting world.

Chapter Culture and Belief

Mantles of War

Traditionally, battle-brothers of the Iron Beasts Chapter will carry the teeths of the beasts they killed for their recruitment trials on their armour, either as necklaces, around their arms or attached to their belts or legs, or even on their weapons. For Veterans, they will wear the fur and skulls of the beasts they've slain over their Power Armour, to prove as a sign of their skills and to intimidate the foe.

Combat Doctrine

The Iron Beasts, in their desire to honour their Primarch, follow similar combat styles as the Space Wolves. Armed with new weapons and armour, they will perform fast and frontal assaults, taking the enemy by surprise with their sudden presence. They will normally engaged the enemy at close range using melee weapons and heavy armour, breaking the opposition's defenses and destroying their morale. This is also due to their belief of fighting the enemy face to face rather than attacking from the rear or performing flanking maneuvers. However, other times they will act like hunters stalking their prey. This is more used by the Jegers or Jarls who prefer to attack from the shadows, taking the enemy by surprise and destroying whatever confidence they might have had.

A difference between the Iron Beasts and the Space Wolves is that the former are more keen on the use of vehicle support. Whether ground or air, the Iron Beasts' Throngs will always have heavy armour to back them up in battle. This isn't just because for tactical advantage, but also for morale, as the sounds of cannon fire and explosions fill the sons of Russ with joy and excitement as they charge the enemy. Dreadnoughts are especially held in awe as their heavy armour and weapons, combined with their incredible melee prowess and strength are a great boon for the Iron Beasts.

Notable Members

• High King Apontis Silvermaw: The first and current High King (Chapter Master), Apontis Silvermaw is a veteran of the Indomitus Crusade. During the crusade, Apontis was part of the Unnumbered Sons and fought alongside Ijard Valkin, who would later become Chapter Master of the Maelstrom Fists. During one battle, Apontis received a devastating blow to his face from a Khornate Berzerker, but miraculously survived and then sliced off the Chaos Marine's head. He later formed the Iron Beasts and settled on the Feral World Dvalinn. Like the Space Wolves, Apontis holds animosity to not just the Thousand Sons, but any worshippers of Tzeentch, having seen the action of said god's cults during the Indomitus Crusade.

• Jarl Jonaar Furystorm:

• Jarl Domas Daggerdust: Jarl of the Iron Shadow Throng, Domas was originally a Reiver Sergeant during his time among the Unnumbered Sons. Serving under Apontis at the time, he readily joined his fellow brother when Apontis founded the Iron Beasts Chapter. His skills in stealth were highly noted, having eliminated various Chaos Warlords and Chosen, and was the first to be made a Jarl of the new Chapter. Retaining his Heavy Bolt Pistol, Jarl also wields a runic Chainsword given to him by the Iron Priests of the Space Wolves Chapter.

• Skald Kjor Iceshield: Current Skald to Jarl Jonaar of the Iron Hammer Throng, he took the place of his older twin brother Kardis after he was killed by the Sorcerer Lord Thoth.

Chapter Appearance

Chapter Badge

The badge of the Iron Beasts Chapter is that of a wolf appearing to have iron fur, in a style similar to the Space Wolves' badge and in honor of the Dvalinn Wolves, who hides are considered to be quite durable, capable of stopping autogun fire. Underneath it are a pair of iron claws tearing through flesh and leaving behind a bloody gash. This symbolizes the chapter as beasts made of iron body and will, ripping through the enemies of man without fear or remorse.

Quotes

About the Iron Beasts

[Source]

[Source]

[Source]