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- "As Guardians of Humanity and the Imperium, we are eternally charged as the Swords and Shields against the Darkness. To fight and die for the Emperor, For Dorn and for Mankind is our greatest honor. For we shall know no fear and none can stand against the Emperors chosen."
- — Induction creed taken upon joining the Sons of Praetoria Chapter.
The Sons of Praetoria are an Imperial Fists Successor Chapter of the Ultima Founding, originally formed of Primaris Space Marines created from Rogal Dorn's gene-seed, they initially served as a part of the legions of the Unnumbered Sons under the direct command of the resurrected Ultramarines Primarch Roboute Guilliman, who was now the acting Lord Commander of the Imperium. They helped play an instrumental role in the subsequent reinforcement of the Blood Angels Chapter homeworld of Baal, and helped the Sons of Sanguinius drive back the threat of the ravenous Tyranids of Hive Fleet Leviathan. Following this victory and installation of Lord Commander Dante as Regent of the Imperium Nihilus, some of the Primaris that were descended from the lineage of Rogal Dorn were chosen to stand up a brand new Chapter. In honour of their newly appointed Chapter Master, they were dubbed the Sons of Praetoria.
Chapter History
The glorious history of the Sons of Praetoria began as the 41st Millenium drew to a close. The Imperium of Man was beset by a large Chaotic incursion led by the vile Warmaster Abaddon, the former First Captain of the traitorous Sons of Horus, now known as the infamous Black Legion. Abaddon spearheaded the 13th Black Crusade in order to attack the fortress world of Cadia - the last obstacle in the path to invade the heart of the Imperium and eventually the Throneworld itself. Through his tactical genius and guile, Abaddon enacted one spiteful act, and successfully destroyed the longstanding fortress world. With the destruction of Cadia, the veil between the realm of the material universe and the Immaterium was torn asunder. A massive tear in reality tore across the width of the galaxy - from the dreaded Eye of Terror warp rift to the Eastern Fringe. This massive tear came to be known as the Cicatrix Maledictum or Great Rift.
With the formation of the Great Rift, the galaxy was blanketed in darkenss and a huge upsurge of warp storm activity assailed the realms of Mankind. Thousands of Imperial worlds were lost or cut off from the rest of the known galaxy, as legions of Neverborn, Chaos Cultists and forces of the Traitor Legions beset the worlds of the Imperium, spreading death and mistery across the width and breadth of the galaxy. Surely, this was the darkest time in Mankind's history since the bygone era of the Horus Heresy. However, all was not lost, for due to strange events and circumstances, a light came forth from the darkness. Roboute Guilliman, the Avenging Sons and Primarch of the Ultramarines, was miraculously resurrected. A son of the Emperor was bestrode the galaxy once more!
To help aid the beleaguered forces of the Imperium, Guilliman immediately revealed his ultimate contingency plan, with the revelation of legions of newly created Primaris Space Marines that sallied forth from the hidden gene-labs located beneath the surface of Mars. These newly revealed Astartes were the next stage of evolution - they were larger, hardier and granted additional organs, making them far superior than their Firstborn counterparts. Many of the Primaris Space Marines were gifted to those Chapters that desperately needed to be replenished after suffering servere losses in the previous decades. The rest of the legions of Primaris were gathered into the formation known as the Unnumbered Sons and served under the direct command of Guilliman himself, non the newly appointed Lord Commander of the Imperium. Gathering the forces of the Imperium, Guilliman launched his Indomitus Crusade, in order to push back the tide of darkness and reclaim the galaxy.
The as-yet unnamed Sons of Praetoria served as a part of Guilliman's Unnumbered Sons during the Indomitus Crusade. After the returned Primarch's Crusade broke through to Baal, the Chapter homeworld of the Blood Angels and provided support and relief to the Sons of Sanguinius from the Tyranids. With the new might of the Imperium, and Fleet Primus, the tyranid forces were routed, and the Blood Angels and their successor chapters saved. It was clear to the Primarch, Imperium Nihilus was going to need all the help it could muster to bring it back under the imperiums control. After Lord Commander Dante was named Regent of Imperium Nihilus, the Primarch Robute Guilliman commissioned several new Primaris Chapters to help aid Dante, and the Imperial forces in reclaming and resecuring Imperium Nihilus. One such Chapter are the Sons of Praetoria.
The Primarch gathered a large compliment of Primaris Marines who where from the lineage of Dorn and the Imperial Fists. Those who were awakened at the start of the Indomitus Crusade who had battle experience and command experience were placed in positions of command within the newly established Chapter. The rest were awoken from stasis sleep and placed into the newly formed chapters ranks where they were needed.
During the early years of the Indomitus Crusade, Chapter Master Tiberius Kane, then a Lieutenant within Guilliman's Unnumbered Sons forces, displayed impressive leadership, analitical and tactical capabilities. He was a strong asset to the Indomitus crusade when it came to siege warfare. Before a world needed relief or an enemy position assaulted he would tactically analyze the enemies position, points of weakness, and find ways to surgically strike at these key positions with strategic might and effectiveness. This would help keep losses low, efficiently use resources, and build a reputation of his command in siege warfare.
When fleet primus arrived at Baal to provide aid and helped drive off the tyranid threat. New Primaris Chapters were formed to help aid the Blood Angels, and to help secure Imperium Nihilus. The Primarch Roboute Guiliman approached the then Lieutenant Tiberius Kane to lead a New Chapter of Primaris Marines formed from the line of your gene father Rogal Dorn:
"In honor of your primarch being called the Praetorian, your chapter shall be called the Sons of Praetoria, and you shall aid Regant Lord Commander Dante and the Imperiums forces in securing Imperium Nihilus."
Deeply Honored by this request of the Primarch, Tiberius Kane accepted his new role and position as Chapter Master of the Sons of Praetoria.
Alesian Campain: (Work in Progress)
Chapter 1
"We shall see it done."
It's been several years since the Sons of Praetoria were formed at the command of Roboute Guliman during the Ultima Founding. Since then, they have been stationed in the Baal system, training and preparing for any major deployment orders from the Warden of Imperium Nihilus, Lord Commander Dante of the Blood Angels Chapter.
In the Sons of Praetoria Chapter fleet, they have been training and running drills at the order of their newly appointed and first Chapter Master Tiberius Kane. He has also when opportunity presents itself, sending out squads from all of the companies within the chapter on small skirmish missions, assisting the Blood Angels cleanse the tyranid threat left over from hive fleet leviathan that still plagues the Baal system, and it's other neighboring systems.
Chapter Master Tiberius Kane knows all too well that the newly awakened Primaris Marines that have helped fill the rosters of the Chapter, need battle experience to help hone their skills in order to bring them closer to being able to fight as one effective force throughout Imperium Nihilus.
At the end of a chapter wide drill that was being conducted that day, orders for the Chapter Master of the Sons of Praetoria to report to Lord Commander Dante immediately were delivered directly by command vox. Master of the Vox, of the Crocea Mors. The flag ship and home of the Sons of Praetoria, signaled to the chapter master as urgent priority summons. "Chapter Master Kane I have an urgent priority vox from Blood Angel Command my lord. Signal codes verified it is Lord Commander Dante."
Chapter Master Tiberius Kane "Acknowledged Master of the Vox patch it through." Static noises then a click. "Lord Commander Dante, it is an honor to speak with you again, what is your priority message for me?" Lord Commander Dante "Chapter Master Tiberius Kane, I ask that you meet with me in the stratagium of the Arch Angelicus Fortress immediately, and discuss an operation that I shall need your chapters help and strength to see the task through. We will go over the details when you arrive."
Chapter Master Tiberius Kane "As you will it Lord Dante, I shall depart immediately. Kane out"
Chapter Master Kane switches to the internal Command Vox channel, and vox's for Captain Solanus, 4th Company Captain and Master of the Fleet. "Captain Solanus, I need a thunderhawk transport ready to depart immediately to the Blood Angels fortress monastery, Lord Commander Dante has summoned me."
Captain Solanus vox's "Compliance Chapter Master, thunderhawk will be prepped and ready for launch in hanger bay 1."
Chapter Master Kane vox's 1st Company Captain Munroe. "Captain Munroe, have the Obsidio Custos await my arrival in hanger bay 1, you have Command until I return. Once I know the details of this operation Lord Commander Dante wishes to deploy us on, I shall brief our command upon my return."
Captain Munore vox's "Compliance Chapter Master Kane, we will await your return brother."
As the Chapter Master of the Sons of Praetoria makes his way up the loading ramp of the Thunderhawk transport he is greeted by a squad of his Honor Guard, the Obsidio Custos, already in position awaiting for the green light for launch. As the door shuts Chapter Master Kane takes his position next to his Honor Guard Sergeant Brother Albion, and vox's to the pilot "We are ready for launch." The thunderhawk erupts with force and shoots out of the hanger bay racing towards the destination of the Blood Angels Fortress Monastery.
After they arrive at the Arch Angelicus, they are escorted to the Stratagium where Warden of Imperium Nihilus and Lord Commander Dante of the Blood Angels await. Chapter Master Kanes Obsidio Custos holds outside the room, as he enters he can see a hololith display of systems throughout Imperium Nihilus and there on the other side of the hololith display table, Lord Commander Dante stands, staring closely at it with care. Chapter Master Kane stops and stands across from Lord Dante and speaks. "You summoned me Lord Commander Dante, how can myself and the Sons of Praetoria aid you and the Imperium on this day."
Lord Commander Dante replies "Thank you for coming Chapter Master Kane, I won't delay in the details of why you are here, as mankind is besieged on all fronts in Imperium Nihilus, warp travel is risky as you know, and communication with a large portion of Imperial Worlds, or Systems have not been able to be established since the opening of the citrics maledictum. Our efforts in protecting humanity in Imperium Nihilus are most high, and that requires a steady supply of those efforts or it will make our challenge all the more greater. The Lord Regant, and Primach Roboute Guliman has entrusted me with the protection and care of Imperium Nihilus. As he trusts me for this task I shall trust you and your Chapter with a task of your own. I believe you are prepared and ready for deployment against mankind's enemies."
Chapter Master Kane replied "Yes Lord Commander, The Sons of Praetoria stand ready to put our training and skills to the test against the enemies of mankind."
Lord Commander Dante "Very well you shall have your chance, there is a system called Alesian" Dante touches the hololith display table and zooms in on the Alesian system. "This system is crucial to the supply, and staging position for future deployments or strikes within Imperium Nihilus. The system contains a mining and agri world, this feeds the manufacturing world to create weapons, ammunition and medical supplies which are then sent to the star port above the capital world Alesian Prime, these are then distributed to the many systems throughout Imperium Nihilus. The problem we face is we have not had contact with the Imperial forces that were stationed to defend it for some time now since the opening of the great rift. Your task I have for your Chapter is to find out what's happening, and establish contact back to us as soon as you can. I don't give orders to deploy a full chapter lightly but in these current events,we are dealing in the unknown."
Chapter Master Kane "I will brief the Chapter, Lord Commander Dante and leave immediately, we will establish contact with the system and insure it is still under imperial control."
Lord Commander Dante " I have trust that you and your Chapter will succeed Chapter Master Kane or else I wouldn't have asked for you to undertake this task. But see that it is done."
Chapter Master Kane " By the Emperor, Dorn and the Sons of Praetoria, we will see this task complete, Lord Commander Dante." He turns and begins to walk back through the main door. As he passes his Obsidio Custos, they fall in behind the chapter master on their way to the launch pad where their thunderhawk awaits. As they finish walking up the loading ramp, and take their positions the door shuts, and the pilot is given the green light once again to make haste back to the Corcea Mors.
As the Thunderhawk is near the Sons of Praetoria anchored fleet, Chapter Master Kane is in range for vox communications. He signals the command vox "Sons of Praetoria Command this is Chapter Master Kane, we are on final approach, have all Company Captains, and Lieutenants assembled and waiting in the stratagium of the Corcea Mors. I will brief us on our mission Lord Commander Dante needs us to see through." The vox clicked as Kane cut the feed. The thunderhawk approached the ship he thought to himself about the mission, and what might they be walking into. For it isn't a squad, or company to undertake this but his Chapter as a whole. But he remembered that they are the sword and shields of humanity and the enemies of mankind must be driven back into the darkness.
Deep in the heart of the Corcea Mors lies the stratagium, where the assembly of Captains and Lieutenants of each company eagerly await their Chapter Master. The main door slid open as Chapter Master Kane followed by a few of his Obsidio Custos entered the room. He approached the hololith table situated in the center of the room. Taping a few panels and bringing up a large blown up display view of their objective, the Alesian System.
Kane addresses the gathering of his Chapters command "Brothers, we have been given a task by the Warden of Imperium Nihilus, Lord Commander Dante himself. We are to establish contact and determine whether this system is still in the control of the Imperium. If it is not, we shall bring it back into Imperial compliance. We are to deploy our full Chapter strength as we haven't had any information come out of that system for some time now."
1st Captain Maxim Munroe `` Hmm so we can surely expect a fight if the entirety of the chapter is to undertake this mission. What are the possible encounters we might be walking into on this mission?"
Chapter Master Kane replies "A fine question Brother Captain Munroe. From what we gathered there has always been a presence of Orks in the system, through raids and skirmishes on Imperial population zones and military positions. Other then that I'm not sure what we will find in the system when we arrive. It could very well be that imperial forces are holding out, or trapped, or they could be besieged. But It is not our place to guess the nature of the enemies of mankind, it is however our place to head into the darkness and beat the enemies back. We are the Emperors chosen, his champions of humanity. Only in death does our eternal duty end."
5th Company Captain Gerland Damocles "What do we know of the system's strategic purpose? It must be of high value to the Imperium if it is to commit a full chapter of Primaris Space Marines to investigate."
Kane Answers "You are correct Brother Captain Damocles, the system is highly needed for supply but also as a staging ground for future deployments throughout Imperium Nihilus and it must be secured and protected."
1st Captain Maxim Munroe "How many planets are we looking at in the system that are populated or have an Imperial presence on?"
Kane responds "There are 6 habitable worlds in the system. The Capital world is a hive world designated Alesian Prime . There is a mining world designated Praesens and the agri world is designated as Cybele these both feed raw goods to the manufacturing world designated as Aes Fornax , and two death worlds designated as Gehenna, and Adrianopel both seem to have light imperial population presence. The manufacturing world sends its finished products of Weapons, Ammunition, and medical supplies to the Spaceport above the capital world, where it is then shipped to locations of need throughout Imperium Nihilus. The Spaceport is also of vital strategic importance."
Captain Artus Ijaa "What do we know of the Imperial forces that are deployed to the system?"
Kane replied "With the current information that we have, it seems there was a small defensive fleet, and large contingent of Cadian Guardsmen positioned on the various worlds. Not to mention the planetary defence forces as well. A decent force adequate to handle light threats that entered the system. I have sent what we have and all the numbers to your database displays."
Captain Artus Ijaa after looking at the data now displayed replied, "Any large enough and coordinated threat could easily overwhelm this size of defense force. If this was of such value why did the Imperial forces not receive reinforcements?"
Kane answered "Brother Captain Ijaa, before the opening of the great rift this Sector was under little threat from ork raids and the defences could have handled the level of responses. But as the events have changed, so has strategic value and we are trying to aid what best we can. Take this information and brief your companies on the mission. I can't promise you there will be a fight but, I want all of our battle brothers ready on combat alert. We will be departing for the outer part of the Alesian system in 1 hour. Once we arrive at the Mandeville Point at the system's edge, we will assess the situation and give further orders. Briefing dismissed."
Chapter 2
"Hope has arrived."
As the engines begin to fire up, Chapter Master Kane sits in the command throne on the bridge of the Corcea Mors. He reflects on the training and preparation his Chapter, the Sons of Praetoria have done up to the point. The battles and wars fought before then in the unnumbered Sons during the Indomitus Crusade. He quietly thinks to himself, "All of this experience has led me to this moment, to show I am worthy to lead such an extraordinary gathering of the finest brothers and warriors I have had the privilege to train and get to know. I shall not fail my brothers, humanity, or the Emperor."
Chapter Master Kane is brought back from his thoughts, when his long time friend and Chief Librarian Cassius Parias puts his hand on kanes shoulder, and asks. "Deep in thought, are we Chapter Master?" Chapter Master Kane replies, "Why yes, this is our first major campaign together as a chapter. There are eyes watching to see if we Primaris are able to take the mantle and burdens of this great war for humanity. And there are those who have their doubts we will succeed. It's time to put those doubts to rest."
Parias gives a nod of approval and replies to his brother. "So we shall, for mankind has many enemies lurking and merging out of the darkness. It's about time someone drove them back."
Chapter Master Kane grabs the hand brother Chief Librarian Parias and nods to him with approval and acknowledgment, then stands from the command throne and speaks to the Master of the Vox. "I want a priority vox broadcasted to all ships and the chapter." Master of the Vox of the Corcea Mors. "Priority Broadcast established the Vox is yours my lord." Chapter Master Kane addresses the chapter, "Sons of Praetoria today, we as a chapter are tasked with our first campaign, our first real test. In this campaign we are going to show the enemies of mankind why we are the Emperors Angels of Death. To prove why we are humanity's shield and sword. For some this is the first major campaign, for others this isnt our first battle. But as a chapter this is the first of many. I do not know what lies at our destination of the Alesian System, but what I do know is we were chosen for this task and to see it done, and we shall not fail or we shall die trying. Only in death does duty end. For the Emperor, For Dorn, For Mankind!"
Master of the helm announces "Geler Fields stable, Warp Drive initiative launch in 5.4.3.2.1." The ships of the fleet shutter to life as a warphole in space opens up and the fleet slips through.
In the darkness of the void at the mandeville point in the Alesian system. A violent eruption as a tear in real space opens up and the fleet of the Sons of Praetoria Chapter arrives. Chapter Master Kane replies, "Status report" The Master of the Helm of the Corcea Mors announced, " All vessels accounted for Chapter Master, translation into real space a success. We are holding positions at the system's mandeville point." Kane Answers, "Very well, it seems we have arrived at our destination." Kane taps his helm to the command vox. "All command staff, Captains and Lieutenants, report to the bridge of the Corcea Mors at once, we have work to do."
On the bridge of their flagship, all of the command staff have assembled a swell of eagerness from each of the command staff that can be felt in the room. A sense that everyone is ready to bring the Emperor's wrath and justice to the Imperium's enemies. Chapter Master Kane looks over every one, he knows that when battle erupts they will put their hard earned training to use as a new chapter, new bonds of brotherhood forged in the fiery crucible of war, baptized and born anew. Kane addresses them "My Brothers, our time is now, Captain Tor Fury, Master of Reconnaissance, what have your Auspex scans found?"
Captain Fury taps the command display table and brings up the hololithic visuals for all on the bridge to see and replies, " Our scans have picked up very disturbing information, it seems the situation is worse than we thought. A large ork presence has swarmed the capital world, Alesian Prime. What we have picked up is sensorium pings from what we believe is what is left of the Imperial defense naval force that was deployed in this system. All ships are destroyed, Chapter Master, and there is a decent sized ork fleet above the planet in position around the space port imperial designation Tiber."
Several of the Captains fold their arms and focus in on the information display and data being presented. Captain Fury continues, "We are also picking up some small distress signals coming from within the Spaceport. We believe these could be the last ditch holding positions for the station's defenders." Captain Artorius Aigil of the 9th Company interjected, "Can we be sure there is any one alive in there? Are there any voice transmissions being broadcasted?" Fury answers "None yet that we can detect from the station at this time Brother Captain Aigil."
Captain Gerland Damocles 5th Company asks, "It would seem that there is a possibility that the survivors could have sealed themselves inside and are awaiting help." Captain Tassius Korealis 3rd Company says, "There is no telling how long this conflict has been going on or how long they have been trapped on the station." Chief Librarian Cassius Parias agreed and weighed in, "A very firm observation Brother Captain Korealis, for time is and has been distorted due to the opening of the great rift. We very well could have arrived days, weeks, months or years after this started but for those here, time could have passed on normally to them. It's hard to say until we get solid information from anyone still left alive."
The Master of Sanctity Sturm Helix, "Let's just try and be sure there is any one left to still tell us what happened." Chapter Master Kane interjected, "Brother Captain Fury please continue your report and findings." Fury nods and taps the display table. "We have pic feeds of the planet Alesian Primes surface, and it seems that all the hive cities have no life reports except for one, the capital city." He taps a few buttons and zooms in on a live air view above the city. "A large if not the entire ork ground force is on the there surrounding the city and breaking through. There are reports of fighting and battle all throughout the city and along its 2 wall perimeter. An outer line and inner center line. We also just received this Chapter Master." As Fury taps a button a voice crackles through with some static interference, and background noise of battle and gunfire.
"This is Alesian Prime Imperial Planetary Defense Command Colonel Radick to any one that can respond. We are under heavy attack by a large ork presence, we are overwhelmed and lines are not holding. To any one that can respond by the Emperor we need support immediately!"
Captain Maxim Munroe 1st Company stated, "Well isn't that a surprise, those imperial forces are resilient and defiant that's for sure." Chapter Master Kane replies, "Indeed they are, Captain Fury, does this conclude your report?." Fury replies, "Yes Chapter Master." Kane speaks, " Very well I think we have enough information to go off here. Captain Octavian Solanus, how comfortable are you at making a fleet wide micro warp jump?" Captain Solanus replies, "I'm confident enough, Chapter Master, what did you have in mind?"
Kane replies, "I want the fleet to perform a micro jump maneuver right into the heart of the enemy Orc fleet, their formation is spread out enough we should get right in between them and surprise their forces. It's bold, but surprise will be on our side to secure not just the area of operation above Alesian Prime, but we can also surgically strike Spaceport Tiber and send reinforcements down to the planet's surface right away." Captain Solanus nodded with approval and said, "Your will be done Chapter Master the orcs won't know what hit them."
Kane continues to lay out the chapter's plan of attack, "We will divide the chapter's forces into two strike groups Primus and Secundus. Primus' main objective is to launch an overwhelming assault on the ground and bring much needed relief to our imperial forces. 1st and 3rd Company will drop pod insert at these points in between the outer defensive and inner defensive line. Your objective is to secure and hold the outer line and keep more orcs from funneling into the city. I trust you and your companies are up to the task, Captains Munroe and Korealis." Both nodded in acknowledgment.
"The 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, and a Demi Company of the 10th, along with myself, Chief Librarian Parias, Chief Apothecary Menorei, and the Obsidio Custos will land by thunder hawk and overlord transport insertion at these positions. Our objective is to secure the inner positions of the defensive line and what the Imperial forces have for an HQ. Once this is secure we will branch out and eliminate any remaining orcs in and outside the city."
All the command staff taking in the battle plan and already setting up their objectives in their information displays so they can best brief their squads in the company's. Kane lays out the other half of the strategic assault "Strike Group Secundus, will be led by Captain Ijaa of the 2nd Company. Attached will be Master of Sanctity Sturm Helix, Epistolary Alusdair Gideon, A Demi Company of the 4th and 10th will assist along with the 7th Company to retake Spaceport Tiber. Master of the Forge Moomathoin will be tasked with reaching the control room of the spaceport and bring the systems back on line so we can better use them to figure out what else is happening in this system. With that accomplished we can begin getting Tiber to operational status and use this position and Capital planet as a staging ground for our liberation of this system from enemy hands. "
Kane looks around the room at his chapters command staff nodding his head repeatedly at all of them. He then states, "This is it our plan of action, we will update our strategic needs as we progress but one thing is clear we must drive the enemies of mankind back from this system. Failure is not an option we will take to the sky's, and the streets and kill all those who would dare attack or threaten humanity. No one has my permeation to die until we have made it so costly, the Orks will wish they assaulted some where else. You all have 15 minutes to brief your companies and lay out battle objectives and get them to there launch positions. Captain Solanus you will command the fleet, as soon as we come out of warp unleash every thing we have into there fleet and cripple them, we will be in planetary assault range and will launch all thunder hawks, overlords, drop pods to there target areas. This day we will show the Orks why we are the Emperors Angles of Death, his Harbingers of War, we will also broadcast a message to our Imperial forces down on the planet, Hope has Arrived! lets go to war, Sons of Praetoria For the Emperor! For Dorn! and For Humanity! chapter command dismissed."
All of the chapter command staff turn after repeating there chapters war cry, already uploading there objectives, clicking to Company Vox comms, and getting to there positions, for today the Sons of Praetoria will bring swift wrath and justice to those who made the mistake of attacking humanity and the Imperium.
Chapter 3
Notable Campaigns
The Alesian Campaign(Unknown date.M42) - Summary: The Sons of Praetoria are tasked with establishing contact with the Alesian System. It went dark after the opening of the great rift, and is a key manufacturing and supply hub for Imperium forces within the systems reach. Warden of Imperium Nihilus, Lord Commander Dante has instructed that the Sons of Praetoria Chapter is to be sent in to find out what has happened. The major space port above the capital world is vital for supplying not only the Baal system but other systems across Imperium Nihilus and must be secured and protected.
The Sons of Praetoria arrive with its full chapter strength of Primaris Space Marines, to only find that the system is being besieged by orks on Alesian Prime, and it's other worlds being raided by ork splinter groups. The system defenders are outstretched and barely holding what they can. It's up to the newly founded chapter to prove what it can do for humanity and Imperium Nihilus
Chapter Homeworld
The current chapter homeworld of the Sons of Praetoria, and the location of their fortress monastery Castellum Hadrian, is on the planet Alesian Prime. This is located in the Alesian System between the Valhalla and Alaric systems.
After the Alesian Camplaign, this was granted as a gift for the resecuring of the Alesian System,by Warden of Imperial Nihilus Lord Commander Dante.
Alesian System details - The system is a crutial staging point for fleets as a base of operations for refit, rearm, and repairs. The industrial production of weapons, ammunition, and medical supplies are of vital strategic value for the forces of imperium nihilus.
Planets within the Alesian System -
- Alesian Prime - The main hive world of Alesian Prime is a alpine temperature world with dense forests and mountain ranges. There are colder regions of the planet in the northern and southern regions of the planet. It has some oceans. Most of the hive cities are located on the main massive land continents. The purpose of the hive cities is to provide the large populations needed for the work forces to operate in the system on the mining, industrial, and Agri world. This also serves as good foundation for recruites for the Astramilitarum and planetary defense forces needed to protect the system and the imperium. Out the seven hive cities located on the planet, the largest city of Ferreus Mons is located in the shadow of a giant lone mountain along the north spine ridge, often referred to as "the spear who pierces the sky" by local inhabitants, it has been named Caelum Hasta.
- Spaceport Tiber - This the the vitial Space Port that is located above the planet Alesian Prime and acts as an anchor for ships waiting to deploy, rearm and refit, and supplies to be loaded on to the convoy and transport ships ready to deploy goods through out Imperium Nihilus.
- Aes Fornax - is the industrial world with in the Alesian system. it has many factories and production facilities that convert the raw materials sent in from the Mining world into weapons, amunition and also other various materials for vehicle and ship production and repairs. In addition to all of this with the Agri world also shipping in raw goods this industrial world is also able to manufacture much needed food and medical supplies for military and civilian infrastructure. The climate of this planet with all the industry makes this planet a hot haze of urban zones with barren land scrapes and rough terrain.
- Praesens - This is the mining world in the Alesian system the entire planet is rich with raw metals and goods used in creating what the imperium war effort needs to move on. There is also a large cluster in the planets outer atmosphere filled with rich raw asteroids also used to gather materials needed to feed the manufacturing world. the climate of this planet is very cold and windy it is landscaped with large mining quarries with 24-7 operations underway to meet demand.
- Cybele - This planet is the Agri world in the Alesian system it is populated by large farming communities and large hydroponic facilities used to grow food and medicine needed to keep military and civilian populations going. The Climate is tropical and sunny all year round allowing for a steady and stable growth season. This helps with demand, also the facilities are located on large isolated islands surrounded by large water masses. Most of the islands are from inactive Volcanos allowing for the use of super rich planting soil.
- Gehenna - is a death world located in the Alesian System, it has very dense and thick forests and jungles covering the planet. The wild life is very hostile and dangerous as is a large population of feral ork tribes have been located on the planet. Only small Imperial observation posts are stationed on planet to keep a close eye on the orks.
- Adrianopel - Is a Death World located in the Alesian System, like its other death world it has a large presence of ferial orks on the surface but instead of thick jungles and forests it has vast lands of deserts, mountains and few oasis here and there.
Chapter Organisation
The Sons of Praetoria, are Codex compliant, they are organized into Companies.
Command Ranks
- Chapter Master
- Primaris Captains
- Primaris Lieutenants
- Vanguard Lieutenants
- Master of Sanctity
- Reclusiarch
- Chief Apothecary
- Chief Librarian
- Master of the Forge
- Master of the Fleet
- Master of the Keep
- Master of the Watch
- Master of the Arsenal
- Master of the Marches
- Master of Rites
- Chief Victauller
- Lord Executioner
- Master of Relics
- Master of Recruits
- Master of Reconnaissance
- Primaris Ancient
Specialist Ranks
- Primaris Apothecary
- Helix Adept
- Apothecary Biologist
- Primaris Techmarine
- Primaris Librarian
- Vanguard Librarian
- Primaris Chaplian
- Judicator
- Obsidio Custos - Within the Sons of Praetoria, there are few that are hand picked as the honor guard. Chosen from the most elite veterans within the company are those who hold the title of Obsidio Custos. Translated as Siege Wardens they are the embodiment of stoicism, fortitude and every attribute embodied by the chapter and their gene father.
- Ruptor Bellatores - There is but one within the Chapter who can be called Chapter Champion. The Sons of Praetoria are Masters of Siege, the son given the title Ruptor Bellatores is the breaker of warriors. Chosen to break the enemy from inside their own walls, the Ruptor Bellatores lays Siege to the enemies morale. Standing against the tide of all enemies he breaks their warriors amongst their own ranks, embodying the ways of the Progenitor Emperor's Champion from the Imperial Fist chapter. Never stopping until the enemy is broken and shattered beneath the heel of the Chapter.
Battle Line Ranks
Close Support Ranks
Fire Support Ranks
Veteran Ranks
- Terminators
- Sternguard Veteran
- Veteran Intercessor
- Veteran Assault Intercessor
- Veteran Jump Pack Intercessor
- Bladeguard Veteran
Chapter Armory
Chapter Equipment
- Mark X Tacticus Power Armor
- Mark X Gravis Power Armor
- Mark X Phobos Power Armor
- Mark X Omnis Power Armor
- Indomitus Pattern Terminator Armor
- Iron Halo
- Cameleoline
- Omni Scrambler
- Helix Gauntlet
- Narthecium
- Grapnel Launcher
- Grav Shute
- Frag Grenade
- Krak Grenade
- Smoke Grenade
- Shock Grenade
- Haywire Mine
- Storm Shield
- Combat Knife
- Astartes Chainsword
- Power Sword
- Master Crafted Power Sword
- Relic Blade
- Power Fist
- Thunder Hammer
- Crozius Arcanum
- Force Sword
- Heavy Bolt Pistol
- Absolver Bolt Pistol
- Plasma Pistol
- Neo-Volkite Pistol
- Mark II Cawl Pattern Bolt Rifle
- Master Crafted Bolt Rifle
- Auto Bolt Rifle
- Stalker Bolt Rifle
- Heavy Bolt Rifle
- Master Crafted Heavy Bolt Rifle
- Hellstorm Bolt Rifle
- Executor Bolt Rifle
- Executor Heavy Bolter
- Storm Bolter
- Bolt Carbine
- Marksmen Bolt Carbine
- Occulus Bolt Carbine
- Master Crafted Occulus Bolt Carbine
- Mark III Shrike Pattern Bolt Sniper Rifle
- Instigator Bolt Carbine
- Las Fusil
- Assault Bolter
- Plasma Exterminator
- Boltstorm Gauntlet
- Fragstorm Grenade Launcher
- Flamestorm Gauntlets
- Superfrag Rocket Launcher
- Superkrak Rocket Launcher
- Castellan Launcher
- Vengor Launcher
- Melta Rifle
- Heavy Melta Rifle
- Multi Melta
- Mark III Belisarius Pattern Plasma Incinerator
- Assault Plasma Incinerator
- Heavy Plasma Incinerator
- Accelerator Autocannon
- Pyreblaster
Chapter Vehicles
- Raider Combat Bike
- Invader ATV
- Storm Speeder
- Storm Speeder Hail Strike
- Storm Speeder Hammer Strike
- Storm Speeder Thunder Strike
- Fire Strike Servo Turret
- Hammerfall Bunker
- Invictor Tactical Warsuit
- Redemtor Dreadnaught
- Brutalis Dreadnaught
- Ballistus Dradnaught
- Impulsor
- Whirlwind
- Whirlwind Hyperios
- Gladiator Reaper
- Gladiator Lancer
- Gladiator Valiant
- Repulsor
- Repulsor Executioner
- Astraeus
- Landraider Phobos
- ThunderHawk Gunship
- ThunderHawk Transport
- Overlord
- Storm Talon
- Storm Hawk Interceptor
- Storm Raven
- Drop Pods
Order of Battle
Headquarters
Companies
| Veteran Company | Battle Companies | ||||
| 1st Company | 2nd Company | 3rd Company | 4th Company | 5th Company | |
| "The Spear of Alesia"
Master of the Keep Captain Maxim Munroe
Carnak Viper
Company Ancient
Terminator Squads (4) 5th-6th Veteran Squads Sternguard Veterans (2) 7th Veteran Squad Veteran Intercessor Squad (1) 8th-9th Veteran Squads Bladeguard Veteran Squads (2)
Veteran Jump Pack Intercessor Squads (1)
Brutalis Dreadnaught (2) |
Master of the Watch
Captain Artus Ijaa
Marius Octavius
Lieutenant Dysus Vorn
Intercessor Squads (5)
Vanguard Infiltrator Squad (1)
Incursor Squad (1)
Reiver Squad (1)
Hellblaster Squad (1)
Vanguard Suppressor Squad (1)
Ballistus Dreadnaught (1) |
"The Exaulted Sons"
Master of the Arsenal Captain Tassius Korealis
Lysor Maxios
Kord Danithor
Intercessor Squads (6)
Reaver Squad (1) 8th Close Support Squad Assault Intercessor Squad (1)
Hellblaster Squad (1)
Aggressor Squad (1)
|
"The Reapers of Retribution"
Master of the Fleet Captain Octavian Solenus
Larraent Lieutenant Vysach Nereus
Intercessor Squads (4) 5th-6th battleline squad Heavy Intercessor Squads (2)
Assault Intercessor squad (1)
Vangaurd Incursur squad (1)
Eradicator Squad (1)
Agressor Squad (1)
Brutalis Dreadnaught (1)
|
"Sentinels of Retribution"Master of the Marches
Captain Gerland Damocles
Vasz Aximov
Alexro Noraegros
Company Ancient Jezzerath Comradus 1st-3rd Battleline Squads Intercessor Squads (3)
Heavy Intercessor Squads (2)
Vanguard Infiltrator squad (1)
Incursor Squad (1)
Inceptor Squad (1)
Agressor Squad (1)
Hellblaster Squad (1)
Ballistus Dreadnaught (1) | |
| Reserve Companies | Scout Company | |||
| 6th Company | 7th Company | 8th Company | 9th Company | 10th Company |
| Master of the Rites
Captain Justinian Thale
Lieutenant
Assault Intercessor Squad (1)
Intercessor Squads (9)
Ballistus Dreadnaught (1) |
"The Obsidian Shields"
Chief Victualler Captain Leandros Jayce
Intercessor Squads (8)
Infaltrator Squads (2)
|
Lord Executioner Captain Tormund Killshaw
Vladimir Aximov
Lieutenant Jesiah Sandus
Company Ancient
1st-4th Close Support Squads Inceptor Squads (4)
5th-6th Close Support Squads Jump Pack Intercessor Squads (2) 7th-8th Close Support Squads Incursor Squads (2)
Revier squads (2)
(1)
|
"TheCrimson Strix"
Master of Relics Captain Dravyn Aigil
Konor Obyrn
Lieutenant
Company Ancient
Hellblaster Squads (2)
Agressor Squads (3)
Vangaurd Suppressor Squads (2)
3x Eliminator Squads (3)
|
Master of Reconnaissance,
Master of Recruits Captain Tor Fury
Vanguard Lieutenant
Company Ancient
Infiltrator Squads (3)
Incursor Squads (2)
Reiver Squads (2)
Eliminator/Invictor Squads (2)
Suppressor/Invictor Squad (1)
|
Chapter Combat Doctrine
Chapter Beliefs
Chapter Gene-Seed
Notable Sons of Praetoria
- Tiberius Kane - Is the current Chapter Master of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Antorius Menorei - Is the current Chief Apothecary of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Essedus - Is a Apothecary of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother NyKomedes - is a Apothecary of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Cassius Parias - is the current Chief Librarian of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Alusdair Gideon - Is an Epistolary of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Yule - Is an Epistolary of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Cicero Umbranox - is a Vanguard Librarian of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Moomathoin - is the current Master of the Forge.
- Dynames Tornabane - is a techmarine with the Sons of Praetoria.
- Sturm Helix - Is the current High Chaplain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of Sanctity
- Captain Maxim Munroe - Is the current 1st Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of the Keep.
- Captain Artus Ijaa - is the current 2nd Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of the Watch.
- Captain Tassius Korealis - Is the current 3rd Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of the Arsenal.
- Captain Octavian Solenus- Is the current 4th Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of the Fleet.
- Captain Gerland Damocles - Is the current 5th Company Captain, of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of the Marches.
- Captain Justinian Thale - Is the current 6th Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of the Rites.
- Captain Leandros Jayce - is the 7th Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Chief Victualler.
- Captain Tormund Killshaw - Is the current 8th Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Lord Executioner.
- Captain Dravyn Aigil - Is the current 9th Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, and Master of Relics.
- Captain Tor Fury - Is the current 10th Company Captain of the Sons of Praetoria, Master of Recruits and Master of Reconnaissance.
- Lieutenant Carnak Viper - Is a Lieutenant of the 1st Company of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Lieutenant Marius Octavius - is a Lieutenant of the 2nd Company of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Lieutenant Alexro Noraegros - is a Lieutenant of the 5th Company of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Lieutenant Larraent - is a Lieutenant of the 4th Company with the Sons of Praetoria.
- Lieutenant Vladimir Aximov - is a Lieutenant of the 8th Company with the Sons of Praetoria.
- Lieutenant Jesiah Sandus - is a Lieutenant of the 8th Company with the Sons of Praetoria.
- Lieutenant Konor Obyrn - is a Lieutenant of the 9th Company with the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Lethenius Decimos - is the current Ruptor Bellatores(Chapter Champion) of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Sergeant Aroka Rokan - is a Blade Guard Veteran Sergeant with the 1st Company, 7th Close Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Sergeant Albion - is a veteran Sergeant in the Obsidios Custos.
- Brother Silvermain - is a Bladeguard Veteran in the Obsidios Custos.
- Brother Leandros Ozydias - is a Bladeguard Veteran with the 1st Company, 7th Close Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Titus Quinctilius Linus - is a Bladeguard Veteran with the 1st Company, 7th Close Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Crux Ardens - Is a Heavy Intersessor with the 4th Company, 5th Batteline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Tiberius Gracchus - is a Veteran Intersessor of the 1st company, 5th Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Jezzerath Comradus - is the 5th company Ancient Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Akalonian - is an Agressor with the 5th Company, 9th Fire Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Tivian - is a Heavy Intersessor with the 5th Company, 4th Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Yoral Ramateas - is an Agressor with the 5th Company, 9th Fire Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Koro Vas - is an Agressor with the 9th Company, 3rd Fire Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Giacomo Gomandos - is a Heavy Intersessor wth the 5th Comapny, of the 4th Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Romus Darnatur - is a Heavy Intersessor with the 5th Company, of the 4th Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Titan Purix - is a Heavy Intersessor with the 5th Company, of the 4th Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Dur Lycemnas - is an Agressor with the 5th Company, 9th Fire Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Maxos Rodrachmund - is a Incursor with the 5th Company, 7th Close Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Achrdili - is a Vanguard Infaltrator with the 10th Company, of the 1st Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Bardin Ulricson - is a intersessor with the 6th Company, of the 2nd Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Katias Cassarden - is a Vanguard Infaltrator with the 10th Company, 1st Battleline Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
- Brother Siviok - is a Vanguard Eliminator with the 10th Company, 8th Fire Support Squad, of the Sons of Praetoria.
Chapter Fleet
- The Crocea Mors (Battle Bardge) - Current flagship of the Chapter.
- The Indomitable Shield (Strike Cruiser) - A strike Cruiser in the fleet of the Sons of Praetoria.
- The Burning Blade (Strike Cruiser) - A strike cruiser in the fleet of the Sons of Praetoria.
Chapter Relics
Chapter Appearance
Chapter Colors
The Sons of Praetoria utilize a unique three-colored scheme which consists of gun metal, orange, red and White. Parts of the backpack, top of the helmet, cuirass (chest armor), thigh armor and sabatons are a gun metal color. The backpack vents, faceplate, ear guards, coutres (elbow guards) gauntlets, poleyns (knee guards) and greaves are orange in color. The gorget, shoulder pauldron trim, wrist trim, hand covers and knee guards are red in color.
The Chapter's icon is proudly born on the left shoulder pauldron inset while the squad specialty icon is displayed on the right inset. Black in coloration, this symbol indicates a battle-brother's assigned squad specialty (Fire Support, Close Support, Battleline, Veteran or Command).
A small white colored Roman numeral stenciled on the squad specialty symbol indicates squad assignment. A larger Roman numeral stenciled on the left poleyn indicates company assignment.
The Aquila or Imperialis icon worn on the plastron (chest guard) is red in coloration, with a skull being colored white.
Helmet Markings
The colour of the Sons of Praetoria helms indicate their rank within the Chapter.
Like all Codex-compliant Chapter, the Sons of Praetoria display a battle-brother's rank by the coloration of their helmets, though there are few deviations from the Codex Astartes. A standard line battle-brother wears a gun metal colored helmet with an orange color faceplate, ear guards and hose attachments. Sergeants wear the Codex-proscribed red colored helmets. Veteran Sergeants are identified by a large white skull centered upon the forehead.
Veterans can be identified by their white colored helmets. Lieutenants utilize red colored helmets with a large white vertical stripe painted on the forehead. The faceplates of their helms are also white in color. Captains utilize a similar coloration as these junior officers and can be identified with red helmets with white faceplates.
Personal heraldry is also allowed.
Chapter Badge
Sons of Praetoria Chapter icon.
The Sons of Praetoria Chapter badge consists of large black skull wearing a centurion's helmet reminiscent of those worn by the mighty warriors of ancient Earth's Romanii. This central symbol is centered within a white circlet surrounded by a fancy black and white border on a field of orange.
Relations
Allies
Due to the policy of how Lord Regent Robute Guiliman wanted with the unnumbered sons, they were mixed into diverse squads with Primaris Marines from every 2nd Founding chapter. This way in the hopes of learning each chapters strengths and skills, they could also build and keep solid relations amongst each other after they were put into existing chapters or formed brand new ones. Hence why they have a good relations with all loyalist chapters of the imperium today.
The allies of the Sons of Praetoria are the Imperial fists, their successor chapters. The Blood Angels, The Ultramarines, The Dark Angels, The Iron Hands, The Raven Guard, The Space Wolves, The Salamanders, The White Scars, and their successor chapters.
Enemies
Notable Quotes
By the Sons of Praetoria
About the Sons of Praetoria
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