Salamanders

The Salamanders are major protagonists in Warhammer 40k, and are universally seen as the most heroic and compassionate of all the Astartes Legions. The XVIIIth Legion of the Imperium of Man, they were originally known as the Dragon Warriors and are lead by their Primarch Vulkan and specialize in smithing, fire weaponry and civilian rescue. One of the 20 original First Foundings, the Salamanders serve as a beacon of hope and kindness in the otherwise dark, brutal grimdark of the 40th millennium. Tragically, the Salamanders suffered unimaginable losses during the Horus Heresy, falling victim to the Drop Site Massacre. Their numbers extremely reduced, they nonetheless remain steadfast loyalists and paragons of courage and kindness.
Their successor Chapters are, among others, the Dark Krakens, the Dragonspears, and Black Dragons.
==History==
===Great Crusade===
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===Horus Heresy===
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===Post-Heresy===
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===Era Indomitus===
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==Attributes==
The Salamanders hail from the Death World of Nocturne, a fiercely active volcanic world. Due to their gene-seed as well as the ferocious world they call home, Salamanders have exceptionally dark, almost ash colored skin and burning red eyes. While this gives them a fearsome appearance, they are gentle giants, until the call to battle arises at which point they became the Emperor's Angels of Death just as all Astartes. As the sons of Vulkan, they are all taught from a very early age the secrets of the forge and are all master blacksmiths, able to build their own, repair and maintain their weapons and power armors. Their combat specialty is powerful melee weapons as well as fire weaponry, known for leaving behind flames and ashes in their awake against their enemies. Unique to their Legion, the Salamanders are uncharacteristically compassionate and kind to the civilians of the Imperium. Protecting them is always a Salamanders top priority, and they will go to extreme lengths to ensure their safety. This heroic trait of selflessness is sometimes found very odd by others, who struggle to comprehend how someone who was by design bred for combat and dealing death can be so kind and caring towards mere mortals. Regardless if civilians follow their ways or not, they will protect them to their last breath without hesitation.
Salamanders are one of the exceedingly few Legions who are not only able to, but encouraged to keep in contact with their families, as it helps strengthen the values they hold dear.
==Gallery==
orks-vs-sal858852.jpeg|Salamanders fight orks on the planet Armageddon
warhammer-40-000-vulkan-salamanders-space-marines-primarch.jpg|Vulkan, primarch of the salamanders
Salamanders_Chapter_Livery.jpg|Salamander chapter Badge
veteran.jpg|Salamander Legionary from the 30th millennium
Salamanders_Vulkan_Hestan.jpg|Vulkan He'stan, current Forgefather
Salamanders_Primaris_2nd_Co.png|Salamander primaris marine
c598fe44ca81eef9bfcaf4596d23fe8f.jpg|Salamanders primaris marines in support of a Titan
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