Red Scorpions

Red Scorpions armorial with Legion iconography

Red Scorpions Tactical Legionary, 4th Chapter.

Among the 30 Legiones Astartes, few can match the **Red Scorpions** in accolades and glory. The sons of Devortus Gault are a shining example of what it means to be an Astartes. Fierce warriors, skilled administrators, artisans, and charismatic leaders, they espouse their gene-sire's ideals of purity in body and mind. However, under their brilliant exterior hides a core of bitter ambition that threatens the very souls of the illustrious IInd.

## Legion History

Brothers In Arms:
The story of the IInd legion begins, as for any other, in the genelabs of the Emperor of Mankind. The first Astartes of the fledgling legion were born there, using recruits from the farmlands of Merica. Coming from a simple background as poor farmers, the early members of the IInd were remarkably humble and benevolent, a far cry from their later attributes, and almost making them comparable to their cousins in the Ist. Indeed, the warriors of the IInd displayed great respect not just for other Astartes, but also for mortal soldiers and even civilians, while also accepting all sorts of societal outcasts. Over the course of their first deployments, the IInd acquired a very positive reputation among the warriors they were assigned to, as well as among the populations they liberated, as they made sure to limit the amount of needless casualties and destruction. Many cities of old Terra and later, planets of the galaxy, would sing praises of superhuman warriors clad in armor the color of ice who liberated them from the oppressive rule of techno-barbarians, horrible xenos, and tyrannical human overlords. As for the mortal Imperial soldiers, they would relish the chance to fight next to a legion who they considered their brothers in arms, fighting in the mud and risking their lives together as equals. However, those days lasted barely a decade in the Great Crusade, as Devortus Gault was the first son of the Emperor to be discovered and reunited with his legion.

Gault:
Life on the arid, inhospitable rock its inhabitants called Zaebus was anything but easy. The vast deserts of the planet were scalding hot for most of the year, except for during the short but brutal winter months. These times were especially harsh, bringing extreme cold and strong winds to ravage the deserts; but, in a cruel twist of fate, rarely if ever even offering the salvation of rain or even snow. If the weather was the only threat towards the people of Zaebus, they would have no doubt found a way to overcome the hardships and flourish in the millennia of Long Night. Unfortunately for them, Zaebus was also the home for a myriad of terrible fauna, ranging from serpentine monsters that could swallow an ox whole to the terrible scorpions that roamed the deserts, colossal insects that could single-handedly bring ruin to the defenseless villages of the natives. Those were not the only creatures inimical to mankind on the planet though; a long forgotten calamity in the planets past had given birth to various forms of abominations, beasts whose ancestors may have been human. Such creatures would group together in poor imitations of human tribes and would often prey on the physically weaker humans. Under those conditions, the peoples of Zaebus were condemned to a primitive existence, with barely any technology outside of basic armaments such as bows, stone tipped spears, and rudimentary leather and chitin armor. However fate would soon change for the people of Zaebus, by the advent of a being of divine power. For almost a decade before his arrival, many shamans and other such spiritual guides, that would now be recognized as psykers, foretold of a star that would streak through the sky, crimson and mighty, and would bring forth a great change to the fate of the world. That fate was unknown to all, as anyone who tried to glimpse the future past that point would be driven to madness or fall dead on the spot.

Τhe prophetic visions were soon proven true; when a bright comet came blazing through the planet's atmosphere and crashed deep into mutant territory.

Driven by their natural instincts and curiosity, the mutant tribesmen headed into the deserts in search of the crash site. When they found it, they were greeted with an awe-inspiring sight. A crater with a diameter of more than 50 metres had been blown in the rocks and sand, flames still burning inside it. In the center, the cause of the disaster could be found, a charred metal pod, almost completely destroyed, and still bubbling from reentry. Before it, gazing at it with inquisitive eyes, stood a figure, his form child-like, but his stature that of a grown adult. The savages, recognizing the youth as prey, didn't hold back their aggression and charged at him, only for the first of them to be torn apart by the mysterious child. The survivors, struck with fear by their prospective prey's power, turned to flee. But they were no match for a Primarch, even an infant one. For he swiftly caught up and disposed of them, spurred by an instinctual abhorrence for their twisted, mutated forms.

The young Primarch would then go on to wander the wastes of Zaebus for a Terran year, laying waste to the mutant villages, hunting parties and terrible predators, saving many humans in the process. Those that had been rescued by his superhuman hand would spread the stories of a heroic titan, clad in rags and makeshift armor, delivering them from the clutches of degenerate raiders. They called him "the Savior of the Wastes" and many travelers would carry talismans carved with his likeness for protection.

On the eve of his second year on the planet, the Savior had a glorious vision. He saw a marvelous world of golden palaces and grand metropolises, where humanity lived and prospered. He saw a galaxy where Mankind reigned supreme, free from the oppression of monsters. And finally, he saw an infant, peacefully sleeping in a device the likes of which he had never witnessed before. Above the child's cradle stood an imposing figure, shining with a faint, soothing light. He was gazing at the baby with paternal love, and the Primarch realized then that he was seeing a vision of himself the day of his birth. Then, he heard a voice, soft but radiating a hidden strength, utter one name. His name.

Devortus Gault.

Shaken by his vision and filled with newfound purpose, he headed in search of the scattered human settlements, aiming to unite his mortal brethren in a powerful, united city, the first city on Zaebus. Those he came across would gladly join him in his journey, and soon a sizable caravan was formed around him. The men of that caravan had been trained by him in the arts of war, and using scrapped metal from their abandoned households they had crafted rudimentary weapons with which they would drive away their enemies. For the first time in his life, Devortus would not fight alone, but with his own soldiers; and he would finally feel at home, his instinctive abilities of inspiration and leadership now being utilized in the aid of his kin.

As his followers grew more numerous and his power increased, Devortus decided to finally consolidate his territory and create something that had never before existed on Zaebus; a city. And thus him and his people worked hard, through the scorching heat of the desert and enemy attacks, toiling endlessly for almost a decade. All the while, their creation grew ever larger and more inhabitants would flock in, motivated by rumors of a safe haven and their faint hopes. In the end, the city was complete, sprawling and glorious, with a population in the tens of thousands. Buildings of red desert stone rose for tens of metres while a wall almost fifty metres tall surrounded and protected the city. Devortus, pleased with his work, named his capital Jaehar, meaning 'Cradle' in the native tongue of Zaebus, for it would serve as the cradle of a new civilization, the birthplace of a new age for the planet. An age of humans.
His plans would come to fruition indeed, but in the most unexpected way, for not a year after the city was complete, the Emperor of Mankind descended on Zaebus, accompanied by his Custodes, his son Arian van Atre and a legion of Astartes clad in the green and brown of the Merican plains. In their first meeting, Devortus instantly recognized the Emperor as the man from his vision, his Father, and pledged his eternal love and loyalty to him. The Emperor himself, filled with joy to have discovered another of his sons, decided to help Devortus realize his dream. Thus, he ordered Mars' foremost terraforming experts to Zaebus, while Devortus, having assumed command of his Legion and naming them Red Scorpions after the legendary beasts of Zaebus, led his sons on a great campaign against the mutants and monsters of the world. The strength of an Astartes Legion was invincible against the futile attempts of the savages to fight back, and in a single Terran year the deserts of the planet were now free of tainted beasts and degenerate raiders. Thus was concluded the first campaign of the IInd along with their Father, and this act of liberating their new home created a strong bond between the Astartes and their gene-sire. With the threat of mutants now extinct, the workers of the Mechanicum, guided by Gault, set out to turn Zaebus into a thriving planet, an example of progress unmatched by any other world of the Imperium. After 4 years the work was done, and Zaebus was an inhospitable hell no longer, but a fertile, beautiful world, with shining cities and a prospering people. Jaehar itself was now a metropolis where millions lived, and it was there that Devortus built his Legion's fortress, the mighty 'Vigil'. His duty to his world now complete, the Primarch of the IInd dedicated himself completely to the conquest of the Stars in the name of Mankind

## Legion Culture

"*Humanity faces a myriad of threats every day, many of whom pose a significant threat to our beloved race. Yet what is it, brother, that allows us to prevail, each and every time, against a hostile galaxy? It is our purity, the inherent purity of the human body and soul, that gives us the strength and virtue to struggle against the darkness and emerge victorious. A purity that, unfortunately, many of our Father's creations do not share.*"
— Devortus Gault, Primarch of the Red Scorpions, musing about mankind's strength to Marteau Caerul
The culture of the Red Scorpions has been greatly influenced by the experiences of their Primarch in the wastes of old Zaebus. Facing hordes of monstrous mutants and degenerated, murderous savages, Devortus grew to greatly despise anything that deviated from the human form, which he considered the true manifestation of purity in the Galaxy. In mankind the Primarch of the IInd saw a purity of body and soul that made them the inherently superior beings, the worthy rulers of the stars. His sons have adopted his views and fervently support them, fighting against mutants and xenos with awe-inspiring zeal. Furthermore, having witnessed the depths of depravity humans can fall into without control of their impulses, the Prime Healer has striven to instill great discipline and self-control in his Legionaries, which never waivers, not even in the face of the monstrosities they despise. The IInd also considers the purity of their geneseed to be a matter of utmost importance, and thus they revere their Apothecaries more than any other Legion, maintaining the largest Apothecarion among the Legiones Astartes. Their attention to the quality of their geneseed is such that they don't hesitate to dispose of batches that display even the slightest of impurities, a loss which is offset by their primogenitor's unusually virile geneseed. Indeed, Devortus Gault can provide as much as three times the geneseed as his fellow Primarchs. This, coupled with their wide recruiting pool of the Zaebus Hegemony and the abysmal rejection rate of their geneseed has led to the Scorpions being one of, if not the most numerous Legions.

In their relationships with other Legions, it is not surprising that the Red Scorpions distrust those peers of theirs that display mutations or savage disposition. Legions such as the Carcharodons, the Flesh Tearers, the Marines Malevolent and the Black Dragons have earned the scorn and even hatred of the the IInd. The Red Talons are also on less than friendly terms as Devortus and his sons consider the rampant augmentation imposed by Salga Karbrae upon his sons to taint the human form. Curiously enough, the Soul Drinkers are one of the closest allies and friends of the Red Scorpions despite their extended mutations. It is believed that this stems from the disciplined and cultured nature of the XXIInd and Hamartia himself, which earned Gault's admiration and respect.

## The Zaebus Hegemony

Devortus' ambitious plans were not limited to his home planet. Over the course of the Great Crusade, he started forming a miniature Empire around Zaebus, comprised of neighbouring worlds. Numbering over 300 worlds as of M31.000, the Zaebus Hegemony, as it is called, serves as the domain of the Red Scorpions, and it is ruled over by the Legion, according to the ideals of the Second Son. Though there are many in the Imperium that doubt the Hegemony's allegiances, the Emperor has allowed its existence to continue.

## Legion Organisation

### Special Units & Formations

* **Buthidae Purifiers** - The most bellicose and ruthless Legionaries of the Red Scorpions, those who show an utter intolerance of and an unquenchable thirst to cleanse impurity are organised into the feared Buthidae Purifier squads. Equipped with jump packs and heavy flamers, they are adept at diving right into enemy formations and burning them to ash. They are respected by their brothers for their zeal but at the same time criticised, as they let their emotions dictate their actions.

* **Lierus Terminators** - The Terminator clad elite of the IInd are a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Clad in impregnable Cataphractii terminator armour, they go to war armed with massive chain-glaives, ever ready to cut down their foes in the name of the Emperor and Devortus. Their wargear also includes wrist-mounted plasma weapons, flamers or melta guns to better deal with enemies at range.

* **Red Gliders** - A formation focused on rapid deployment and harassment of enemy formations, the Red Gliders ride to war on jetbikes, charging ahead of their brothers to break enemy ranks. Their bikes are modified to include heavier armaments than standard models, including missile or grenade launchers, while the Astartes are armed with power swords or long power glaives to cut enemies down while dashing past them at high speeds.

## Legion Beliefs

The most central tenet of the Red Scorpions Legion's belief system is a focus on purity. All other concepts are secondary. To maintain their purity -- in mind, body, and spirit -- the Legion's Battle-Brothers accept unquestionably extreme measures as a necessary part of their training regimen. It is their shared belief that only by undertaking such strenuous measures can they hope to identify and eliminate even the smallest taint of imperfection or contamination in those they encounter from outside the Legion.

For these Space Marines, their mission is a divine mandate. Their primary devotion is directly to the God-Emperor. It may be due to this lack of a connection to another spiritual authority that, atypically for members of the Legiones Astartes, this Legion's Battle-Brothers put their faith and trust in the truly divine nature of the God-Emperor and pledge their loyalty to the Imperial Cult, rather than maintaining a purely secular view of the Emperor and the Imperial past.

The Legion is largely traditional in its beliefs and loyalties. Its Chaplains have a distinct interpretation of the *Principia Belicosa*, to which they adhere extremely closely. In their eyes, they do not deviate from its words in any fashion. As religious zealots, they are morally obligated to follow its sacred directive. Any deviation from its teachings must be thoroughly justified, as such remains a clear violation of the God-Emperor's directive.

The Red Scorpions drive themselves endlessly to insure their purity. They expect other members of the Imperium to maintain similar standards. However, by virtually any other standard, the Red Scorpions are among the most zealous and ardent of Imperial believers. Further, their physical enhancements enable them to survive acts of penance that would kill a mere mortal. Few others are physically capable of maintaining a lifestyle that adheres to the high standards set by these Space Marines. As other Astartes seldom follow the tenets of the Imperial Cult, there are few who willingly embrace such a lifestyle.

This combination has led to the Legion's Battle-Brothers having very little respect for other Imperial forces. Even during briefings and planning sessions, a Red Scorpions officer might question the judgement of those outside his Legion, as their lack of Imperial purity could easily beget treachery and heresy. This overriding concern leaves the Legion largely unwilling to work with outsiders, save in the direst of circumstances. Some view this tendency as approaching an isolationist heresy. However, others gladly encourage the Red Scorpions to work independently -- accommodating their rigourous standards can be an exhausting process for any who must negotiate or work with them.

Another critical expression of their obsession with purity is in their reaction to any sign of impurity. These Battle-Brothers consider hatred of the unclean and unholy as one of their most central virtues. That which might be contaminated may not be trusted. That which is known to be contaminated must be eliminated with an appropriate application of force. As all xenos are, by their very nature, impure, they must be cleansed upon contact. Anyone that is of potential human heritage must be tested for mutation. Those who are found wanting must be eliminated at the earliest possible opportunity. Similarly, an unclean mind, tainted by heresy or unbelief, must be thoroughly cleansed, preferably by force.

Red Scorpions have no tolerance at all for those who violate these precepts. Even sanctioned Imperial mutations, such as nominally accepted Abhumans or Navigators, are kept at a distance. Were it not for the necessity of having a Navigator amongst their crew, it is likely that the Red Scorpions would directly oppose them. This also affects the Legion's interactions with other Space Marines. The Red Scorpions hold a particular distrust for those who have been cursed in such a way to diverge from the standard of the *Principia Belicosa*. In several instances, they have been unwilling to work directly with Imperial forces that they consider a risk for contamination of their own orthodox purity.

## Legion Combat Doctrine

With Devortus' advent, the IInd's methods of war underwent radical changes: Gone were the days of defensive, urban warfare, of sturdy fortifications and walls. In their place, the Prime Healer built a new martial style suited to his tastes. The newly named Red Scorpions now fought in rapid assaults, marching against enemies all the while showering them in bolt, plasma and holy promethium, before giving them a taste of their melee weapons in close quarters. Relentless but disciplined, where other legions such as the Flesh Tearers or the Black Templars are an unstoppable tide of brutal death, the Scorpions are far more methodical, their hatred of the impure, the mutant and the xeno tempered by their superlative discipline; theirs was an unstoppable march of death and purification, an implacable march of steel-coloured ceramite.

The Legion wasn't only limited to infantry marches however; The use of armored vehicles and battle tanks was wide-spread, and the Scorpions boasted of a vehicular armory rivaled only by the Novamarines. The steel legions of the IInd, composed of Sicaran, Predators Rhinos, as well as their many variants, pave the ground for their Astartes allies, crushing the enemies of Mankind under their treads and blasting them apart with their mighty weapons.
The combat doctrine of the Red Scorpions is one of ruthless devastation of the enemy under tides of iron and ceramite. However, that's not to say they are only capable of wringing destruction. The sons of Gault make a conscious effort to maintain infrastructure and civilian lives to the best of their abilities. Still, if the mission calls for it, the deaths of innocents or the leveling of a Hive City are small prices to pay for the eradication of their foes.

## Legion Gene-Seed

The Red Scorpions take tremendous pride in the purity of their gene-seed. While its lack of mutation and Chaotic contamination is unquestioned, its purity extends to the point that it shows little sign of distinction. Space Marines of some other Legions distrust the Red Scorpions for this very reason. The Red Scorpions' gene-seed has shown tremendous stability throughout the Legion's history. It is undoubtedly clear that their near-obsessive approach to insure stability and purity across the Imperium and within the ranks of the Legion factor into this. However, even with these steps, the initial gene-seed of the Legion must have been free from flaws in order for none to have surfaced over the intervening millennia since the Red Scorpions' Founding. In order to maintain this purity, the Red Scorpions have maintained a strict protocol of isolationism, so that outside contaminants may not weaken the Legion. Every member of the Legion is regularly screened by its Apothecaries for any signs of taint. This screening approaches a level of fanatical devotion in its rigour. Red Scorpions Apothecaries are also always kept close at hand to recover the Progenoid Glands of any fallen Battle-Brother, so that the gene-seed is preserved far more often than is typically expected.

The Red Scorpions hold themselves to the highest of standards and consider their loyalty second to none when compared to other servants of the God-Emperor and soldiers of the Imperium. Part of this pride and their unswerving adherence to the *Principia Belicosa* and its teachings is justified in the purity of their gene-seed and the glorious record of wars and battles they have won in the Emperor's name, though more cynical minds might wonder if the mysteries of the Red Scorpions' past and their origins might also have something to do with their fanatical desire to prove both their loyalty and that their Legion's behaviour lies beyond the reproach of their peers. Whatever the cause, the end result is a strong distrust in allies fostered by many Red Scorpions which can become more acute over time until many of the Legion come to believe that none among the other followers or children of the Emperor share their own purity and strength of loyalty, and can never be fully trusted.

The Red Scorpions Legion prides itself on the purity of its Battle-Brothers and the sanctity of its gene-seed. In the eyes of the Legion Masters, few other members of the Legiones Astartes can lay claim to such a lineage and a genetic link to the God-Emperor, while those outside the Legiones Astartes are almost always tainted by corruption despite any protests of loyalty or claims about the strength of their humanity. Protecting and preserving their purity, and eliminating all signs of taint are therefore very important to the Red Scorpions and part of every Battle-Brother's training and daily observances.

While all Space Marines abhor mutants and aliens, the Red Scorpions reserve a special vehemence for them. The line Red Scorpions draw between those the Imperium considers human and those it does not is far higher than almost any other Legion, usually making the distinction that unless a man can claim direct descent from the Emperor Himself (like the Red Scorpions) he is a flawed being despite his best intentions.

This fanaticism for extreme genetic purity is most pronounced when in the presence of those tainted by the Ruinous Powers, or those suspected of such taint. All it takes is suspicion for the Red Scorpions to shift their stance with their allies, and once the hint of taint has attached itself to such allies they must work hard to lift it by proving their devotion to the Emperor beyond any shadow of a doubt.

### Primarch's Curse: Divine Purity

The Red Scorpions hold themselves to the highest of standards and consider their loyalty second to none when compared to other servants of the God-Emperor and soldiers of the Imperium. Part of this pride and their unswerving adherence to the *Principia* and its teachings is justified in the purity of their gene-seed and the glorious record of wars and battles won in the Emperor's name. More cynical minds might wonder if the mysteries of the Red Scorpions' past and their origins might also have something to do with their fanatical desire to prove their loyalty and that they are beyond the reproach of their peers.

Whatever the cause, the end result is a strong distrust in allies fostered by many Red Scorpions which can become more acute over time until many of the Legion come to believe that none among the followers or children of the Emperor share their own purity and strength of loyalty, and can never be fully trusted. This genetic curse usually comes in three stages:

* **Stage 1 - Only the Pure**: The Battle-Brother has come to question the purity of all the servants of the God-Emperor and cannot believe that they are somehow without fault or flaw. This is especially true of obviously tainted allies, despite any kind of sanctioning, such as psykers, Abhumans, and Navigators. When the Battle-Brother must deal with anyone with a psychic gift (not including Librarians of his own Legion), or a mutation (no matter how benign or beneficial) they find it extremely difficult to deal with such individuals. Such a cold reception is almost always reciprocated and such individuals often feel intensely uncomfortable in the presence of the Battle-Brother, aware of the hulking warrior's scorn, and this worsens their disposition towards them.
* **Stage 2 - True Sons of the Emperor**: While it has always been held that the Legiones Astartes stand above all other warriors of the God-Emperor, many of the Legions consider themselves equals and there is usually a degree of respect afforded between Battle-Brothers no matter their origins. Red Scorpions can come to believe that this is a falsehood, and that no other Legion can hope to match their loyalty, seeing even other Space Marines as lesser copies of themselves and ultimately not as worthy of their position in the armies of the Emperor.
* **Stage 3 - None but Us**: In time, a Red Scorpions Battle-Brother can come to believe that only his Legion alone can be trusted. Those around him, despite their outward claims and displays of loyalty, are in fact unreliable; traitors waiting to turn their cloaks. Though the Battle-Brother would not move against such men without just cause, as such rash actions would shame his Chapter and go against the *Principia Belicosa* which he holds in such high regard, he will be careful not to give them too much power over him or expose his back unless he has to. A Battle-Brother of the Red Scorpions that has progressed to this point will not work well with members of other Legions.

## Notable Members

* **Devortus Gault** - Primarch of the Red Scorpions

* **First Captain Theodosian** -

## Legion Appearance

### Legion Colours

The Red Scorpions primarily wear dark charcoal grey power armour with black coloured armorial insets and mustard yellow shoulder trim. The Imperialis or Aquila on the plastron (chest guard) is also mustard yellow in colour. A white colour squad specialty symbol is stenciled on the right armorial, indicating an individual legionary's designated squad specialty (Devastator, Destroyer, Assault, Tactical, Veteran or Command). A black coloured gothic numeral stenciled on the squad specialty symbol indicates squad assignment. A larger black coloured roman numeral stenciled on the left poleyn (knee guard) indicates a legionary's assigned Order. Legionaries often inscribe their Primarch's wise words on their armorials.

Legionaries of the Red Scorpions often have their Legion's insignia displayed multiple times across their battle-plate to the show the pride they have in their accomplishments. Members of the Red Scorpions place their Order's coat of arms either externally on their pauldron, their groin plates or their greaves (shin guards).

As strict adherents to the tenets of the *Principia Bellicosa*, this Legion prefers to proudly demonstrate their presence and their markings. They firmly believe that their iconography and wargear are a crucial symbol of their allegiance to the Master of Mankind. Anything that prevents their foes from seeing this insignia is a veritable affront to their faith.

### Legion Badge

The Red Scorpions legion badge is a stylised red coloured scorpion centered upon white circlet on a field of black.

## Legion Fleet

The Red Scorpions are assumed to have a large fleet at their disposal, given their history and salvage rights, but so far only four starships have been mentioned in Imperial records, including:

* ***Imperator* ((Gloriana-class Battleship)** -
* ***Auel's Bane* (Battle Barge)**
* ***Sword of Ordon* (Battle Barge)** -
* ***Arx Fidelis* (Strike Cruiser)** -
* ***Crux Puritatis* (Strike Cruiser)** -

## Legion Relics

* ***Correction of Flesh*** - The Apothecaries of the Red Scorpions are zealous adherents to the sanctity of the human form and the need to keep it pure, and to this end, the most learned of their number created a set of advanced medical tools to treat the superhuman flesh of Space Marines. These tools, collectively known as the *Correction of Flesh*, surpass the efficacy of a standard Narthecium, and can treat unenhanced humans or warriors of the Legiones Astartes with but minor alterations to the dosage.
* **Icons of the Scorpion** - The Red Scorpions often adorn their wargear with an engraved image of their Legion namesake. These small talisman-like icons remind the bearer of their Legion's heritage and their constant drive to purge corruption without as well as within. Bolstered by his conviction, a Red Scorpions Battle-Brother who possesses an *Icon of the Scorpion* gains a significant resistance to the taint of Chaos.
* ***Tears of the Scorpion*** - The Red Scorpions have vast armouries, compared to many Legions, with copious examples of mastercrafted melee and ranged weapons carefully maintained and protected by the Legion. Among all of these fine weapons none are as revered by the Red Scorpions as the Relic Blades known as the *Tears of the Scorpion*. Ancient weapons of immense spiritual value to the Legion and of long-lost eldritch design, they are only ever gifted to the greatest of Red Scorpion Battle-Brothers, often reserved for its company commanders and Legion Masters. In rare instances if a hero of the Legion proves himself worthy, he may be allowed to wield one of the blades in battle, but such is a rare and great honour. The *Tears of the Scorpion* generate a power field of ancient and powerful design. Other Power Weapons offer no protection from these vicious blades.

## Gallery

II Legion Red Scorpions ChartA Red Scorpions Veteran Legionary arrayed in Tartaros pattern Terminator Armour.