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The Thunderboot Grenadiers is a Loyalist Space Marine Chapter of the Adeptus Astartes descended from the stoic Imperial Fists. They were created during the ill-fated 21st Founding, the so-called "Cursed Founding", due to the high prevalance of spontaneous mutations and genetic idiosyncrasies amongst many of the Chapters created during this particular founding.

Notable Campaigns

  • Defence of Bastion Geenear (Unknown Date) - The Grenadiers played a pivotal role in the defence of their home world, a critical chokepoint against a massive Ork WAAAGH!, where their artillery barrages shattered the enemy's advance.

Chapter Homeworld

Fortress-Monastery

Combat Doctrine

The Thunderboot Grenadiers specialize in long-range artillery strikes and defensive fortifications. They excel in holding strategic positions and repelling enemy advances with devastating barrages.

Chapter Gene-Seed

Gene-seed had a particular emphasis on enhancing the Chapter's endurance and precision in ranged combat.

Gene-Seed Flaws

Chapter Beliefs

The chapter places great importance on strategic planning, discipline, and the value of overwhelming firepower. They believe in the protective strength of their fortified positions and the decisive impact of artillery on the battlefield.

Chapter Recruitment

Aspirants are chosen for their marksmanship and strategic thinking. Training involves extensive artillery drills and the study of defensive tactics. Most recruits come from Geenear

Notable Members

  • Lord Artillery Foxtrot Barian Katt - Current Chapter Master.
  • Chief Librarian Landerr Oman
  • Chaplain Kelmert, 'The Holy Son of Hellfire'
  • Master of the Forge Starnly Olran

Chapter Fleet

A fleet of heavily armed strike cruisers and battleships designed to support ground-based artillery operations and deliver precision strikes from orbit.

Chapter Relics

Unknown

Chapter Appearance

Chapter Colours

The Thunderboot Grenadiers primarily wear candy apple red colour power armour on the upper body with dark (slightly blue) legs and pelvis. The shoulder pauldron trim and belts are gold in colour. The Aquila or Imperialis affixed the plastron (chest guard) are also gold in colour.

Chapter Badge

The Thunderboot Grenadiers Chapter badge takes the form of a stylised artillery cannon encircled by a protective ring, symbolizing their mastery of long-range firepower and commitment to defensive strategies.

Relations

Allies

Often allied with Imperial Guard regiments and other Space Marine chapters that share a focus on long-range warfare, but will also take the aid of close-quarters chapters if necessary.

Enemies

The chapter's history of battles has reinforced their hatred with Orks, many of them relish watching Orks blow up under their artillery. but other than that they have no enemies of note

Notable Quotes

By: Thunderboot Grenadiers

About: Thunderboot Grenadiers

Imperial Fists Successor Chapters (Last Wall)
2nd Founding Dawn TemplarsDeath Templars
3th Founding Astral PaladinsBlack MastodonsCrimson RobesImperial SentinelsImperial TemplarsIronclad TemplarsPhrygian KnightsRevealersStone FistsWardens of Annihilation
4th Founding Argent WardensBolts of DornFists RevenantGatekeepersGauntlets of DornHost of AiakidesIron MyrmidonsKnights of TerraMortiferous ShadesRebutorsSilver ShardsSons of the EmperorTeeth of the StormTempest KnightsVoid Vultures
5th Founding Sentinels of DornSteel Angels
6th Founding Praetorian Revenants
7th Founding Sons of Zeus
8th Founding Ash ScorpionsBears of KalumCrusaders InexorableSable LionsThunder Guardians
9th Founding
10th Founding Lions of BabylonRevenant CrusadersVoid Templars
11th Founding Exalted BladesSkull Takers
12th Founding Blades of DornLyran GuardTerra's Hammers
13th 'Dark' Founding Dawnstar Templars
14th Founding Tempest AbsolversTemplars Moline
15th Founding RedemptorsStorm Fists
16th Founding Praetorians
17th Founding Blades of Resurgence
18th Founding Faithful Shields
19th Founding Knights of Sol
20th Founding
21st 'Cursed' Founding Abyss GazersDune StalkersFrost ClawsHonour MaulsLords of MetalMolten FistsShield BearersThunderboot Grenadiers
22nd Founding Dawn Stalkers
23rd 'Sentinel' Founding Aegis WardensAngels of Desolation • † Astral DrakesBrotherhood of the SwordCeaselessConquistadorsDoom FistsEternal PaladinsIron GuardMammutsNemean LionsPlatinum SoulsSeraphim VanguardStorm ZealotsSubjugators ErrantVigil MurisVoid Lions
24th Founding Knights AdamantMordekaisers
25th 'Bastion' Founding Blades of InwitCrimson DragoonsEternity InvictorsShenandoah KnightsStorm SentinelsVoidwardens
26th Founding Gray HussarsKnights of ThunderMourning WardensStormbreakers
Ultima Founding Blood Fist TemplarsCadian WallExactores ImperiiHammers of AntaeusImperial AssaultersIron ArbitersMaelstrom FistsPaladins of ThunderShadow WolvesSilver FistsSolar TitansSons of PraetoriaVoidwardensStorm MarchersWave Breakers
Unknown Foundings Bulls of RetributionCelestial StarsConsuls ExemplarCrimson ShadowsDiamondbacksEnlightened SonsEternal SlayersFatebinders of TyrGolden LionsHoly HospitallersHonour Bound BladesImperial WardensKnights of ArgentKnights of the FistMasonic MarinesNorthern LionsObsidian FistsProwlersRampant LionsRetributorsWarborn AngelsWinged Fists
Renegades Crimson SpearsKnights VigilantKnights of Va'alPraetorian MastersSons of Tyreme
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Twenty First 'Cursed' Founding Space Marine Chapters
Dark Angels Successors Angels ImperatusDread KnightsKnights of PrometheusManticoresPenitent GatesSabretoothsSons of the Basilisk
White Scars Successors Beast HuntersGrey HoundsLightningJiangshi Warriors
Space Wolves Successors N/A
Imperial Fists Successors Abyss GazersDune StalkersFrost ClawsHonour MaulsLords of MetalMolten FistsShield BearersThunderboot Grenadiers
Blood Angels Successors Angels PalatineBrotherhood of the Midnight SunCrimson DragonsCrimson OwlsHeart RippersLuna BerserkersSons SanguineSoul Flayers
Iron Hands Successors Brazen BullsCorrosive ThornsNeimerel SonsNemean BrotherhoodObsidian TalonsPalatine SonsThe Prometheans
Ultramarines Successors Hounds of MacraggeThe Curs'ed
Salamanders Successors Ashen DrakesBlood DrakesBullfrogsDragonkinIce DragonsSilver FlamesSun SerpentsTyrannosaursUndertakersVantage MarinesVulkan's Drakes
Raven Guard Successors Abyssal RukhsCorvus BrethrenGhost GuardiansGhost TalonsHidden HandsNight RavensNightscreamObsidian BladesPhoenix Brethren
Unknown Lineage Angels PerditionAshen ApostlesBlades of the EclipseCaustic ReachCharybdis LegionDark Crusaders† • Exalted GuardFlame LichesGravelordsGrey OrphansGuardians of OsirisHawks ImperialKnights of AryithJanus MarinesJuggernautsLegion of SolusLycanthropesNight GhostsNova WardensPhoenix BrethrenPurifiersShattered StarSilver FlamesSolar PhoenixesSons of the WyvernSovereigns of the TideSpears of the PhoenixStorm DragonsTempest ClawsTigers of IgoraToxic Reapers
Renegades Black VoidBlood WyvernsBlue WidowsKnights MalevolentKnights VigilantMakhaiScar HoundsSentinel LegionThe Sons of NightSons of SomniusSpider Lords
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