Unit Timeline

The history of the Salamanders is vast and dates back to the early 31st millennium under the leadership of our Primarch Vulkan. However, it is within the 38th millennium, that our story takes place. A time of great triumph and turmoil. Tough it is only recently that Nocturnian scribes have been able to properly record the Unit's history in detail, an initiative started by Scribe PVT Sul (now Firekeeper).

### [260-310.38M] Reign of Chapter Master Drag’Nok

Reign of Chapter Master Drag’Nok. An honourable Astartes, wise and benevolent in his command of the Chapter. He has built the very foundations of what the chapter is today.

### [282.38M] Early Inception of the Draconis Auxilia

Early inception of the Draconis Auxilia under Chapter Master Drag’Nok. At the time this force had no official name, often referred to as simply the “guard”. Nocturnian historians have since dubbed this predecessor force to the Draconis Auxilia as the “Nocturn Guard”.

### [290.38M] Treachery of Reclusiarch Katarth

A rebellion lead by Reclusiarch Katarth of the Chapter and Sgt Ezri of the Nocturn Guard. The rebellion saw only the two high-rank members rebelling against the Chapter Master and found very little following in their rebellion with the exception of a handful of conscripted guardsman. However, a member of the Nocturn Guard reported this plot to the Chapter Master before it could be executed, and thus the traitors were found and promptly executed.

### [310-320.38M] The Age of Tar / Rule of Chapter Master Coran

Under the rule of former Chapter Master Coran, the chapter came under a state of disrepair and stagnation. This period was long and painful for the Chapter but was ended after the Scattering of Nocturne.

### [311.38M] Disbandment of the Nocturn Guard

Under the rule of former Chapter Master Coran, the Nocturn Guard came under a state of disrepair and mismanagement and was thus disbanded. All active guardsmen were allowed to retire to their families on Nocturn, be moved among the ranks of the Astra Militarum, or serve as Chapter serfs for their Lord Salamanders. All Nocturn Guard assets such as equipment and vehicles were retired to the Chapter’s Armoury on Prometheus, many of which are now considered to be relics of an honourable predecessors to the Auxilia of today.

### [320.38M - PD] Reign of Chapter Master Ish’Val

Start of the reign of Chapter Master Ish’Val. A great revelation was brought forth from the final letter of Chapter Master Drag’Nok, appointing Ish’Val as his successor. Because of this, the then Chapter Master Coran was forced to step down and hand over his position as Lord Regent.

### [322.38M] Founding of The Draconis Auxilia

Official founding of the Draconis Auxilia under Chapter Master Ish’Val. This was the reforming of the near forgotten Nocturn Guard under a new title and new uniform. The force was completely reformed to become a formal fighting force, linked closely to the Chapter.

### [325.M38] Devastation of Mantor

A planet at the north of the Segmentum Ultima was devastated by an orc attack. The Salamanders Chapter came to help, only to find a fellow Astartes Chapter the Malachite Cohort (successors of the Ultramarines) almost completely destroyed bar one member. This marine by the name of Brother Primo would later become the Chapter’s Master Apothecary, and one of it’s most loyal members.

### [328.38M] Betrayal of Renegade Coran

After the revelation of former Chapter Master Drag’Nok’s last request, Renegade Coran attempted to overthrow Ish’Val. The rebellion was short and resulted in the death of the Renegade. Tough like the previous upheaval it was short, the rebellion lead to the Scattering of Nocturn.

### [332.38M] Scattering of Nocturne

After the betrayal of the Renegade Coran, many of his close followers left the Chapter in disapproval of the new Chapter Master. This was a huge blow to the Chapter with a mass exodus of Astartes leaving to join the Deathwatch, or simply becoming renegades.

### [367.38M] The Serpent Heresy

The Chapter has gone through many trials and tribulations, however in recent times there was not event that hit so close to the heart of the Chapter as the Serpent Heresy. This war of treachery had left the Salamanders fragmented and almost put to ruin.

### [380.38M – PD] Golden Age of the Salamanders

A new golden age brought to the Chapter and to the Auxilia. Many new members are brought into the fold as recruitment skyrockets and war-production is increased. The command structure of the Salamanders is also strengthened and made more organised to a degree not seen since the age of Vulkan. Besides an organisational and military improvement, the Salamanders have also gone through a cultural renaissance during this age with an increased care in preserving the Unit’s history and keeping of it’s traditions.

### [395.38M - [**REDACTED]**] Lost Relics Campaign

A campaign carried out on the planet of Kanzeum IV, where the faint signatures of three of our Primarch Vulkan’s relics have been picket up. As such, the Salamanders forces were dispatched immediately to gather these relics and return them to Prometheus.

### [420.M38] Mk2 Draconis Armour Introduced

A new and improved version of the Draconis Auxilia flack armour and uniform is designed by Blacksmith PVT Kokosh of the Auxilia 1st Platoon. The Mk2 Nocturn Pattern Flak Armour is a more resilient and easily produced version of the standard Nocturn Pattern Flak Armour before it. This redesign also followed in the Auxilia’s uniform.

### [422.M38] “Unknown Plague” Campaign

A mysterious plague breaks out on the planet of Noxum III. The united Salamanders forces were dispatched to handle the outbreak on the planet and save the civilian populace.

### [417.M38 – 427.M38] War of The Trojana

A ten year war set upon the Shrine World of Delos Prime. The contingent of Adepta Sororitas forces from the Orders Minoris of the Bleeding Grail alongside local PDF have been forced to hold the planet for 10 years during the Chaos incursion. After ten long years of fighting however, the Salamanders Chapter have managed to find the distress call of the planet and rushed to their aid. Within a matter of months, the Chaos filth was purged off the face of the planet, but with a heavy cost. The planet was made almost unliveable by the ears of fighting and Chaos corruption. This soon followed the formation of the Sisters of Flame.

### [428.M38] Renaissance of the Promethean Cult

During this time, the Promethean cult became more of an established part of the Draconis Auxilia. Before, the guard of the Auxilia were still required to undertake the teaching of the Promethean Principles, but the Cult had only a cultural presence within the Auxilia (unlike within the Chaplaincy of the Chapter). As such under the initiative of CPT Thu'Meron, members of the Promethean Cult were able to join the forces of the Auxilia in an organised manner, fighting side by side and bringing with them the word of fire.

### [380.M38] Battle of Doryo Prime

A Forge World under attack by the Orks would be rescued by the Legion. This battle followed a period of reparations and rebuilding on the planet, and the newly earned respects of the planet’s inhabitants. The Salamanders involvement in the planet’s matters and spearing of our Creed would result in a political fencing match with Holy Mars, eventually leading to the Dragonspire Ridge Summit.

### [440.M38] Dragonspire Ridge Summit

This conference between the Salamanders Legion and the Adeptus Mechanicus hoped to strengthen their political relations, especially after the strain on supplies incurred by Nocturne after the Serpent Heresy and the incident on Doryo Prime, and the additional production capacity demanded of the rapidly growing Draconis Auxilia. The conference would result in the formation of the Draconis Mechanica and Forgeworld Hephestus, independent of Mars.

### [552.M38] Disappearance of Ardeat Koa

In a cruelly vicious warp storm, head Reclusiarch Ardeat Koa is taken by the warp tear in a battle against the demons of Khorn. His last sighting was of the legendary Chaplain sticking his bolter into the face of a Bloodletter and shouting the battle cry of the Salamanders in triumph as he is whisked into a warp tear. To this day, the Reclusiarch has not been found and is presumed dead, although some believe he may still be out there.

In his place, Firekeeper Sul was ordained as head of the Promethean Church. Though he had much to live up to, duty calls to us all none the less.

### [553.M38] Battle of Crimson Strata

In a battle on the planet of Kalsus III, an overwhelming force of Tyrranids overrun the position of Captain Thu’Meron and his squad. Many of the highest-ranking members of the Draconis Auxilia are trapped in the xenos ambush and are killed to a man. Only later were another platoon of guard able to make their way to the scene to find the stage of their heroic last stand, in the crater of a melta charge.

In this attack, the Commander of the Draconis Auxilia is killed, and a disastrous period of disorganisation and command havoc would soon open up.

### [555.M38 – 605.M38] Age of Smog

After the tragedy of the Battle of Crimson Strata, Draconis Auxilia command is left disorganised and decimated. Auxilia command scrambles in a hurry to fill in the power gaps and ensure the stability of the force, as two new Platoon leads are elected: LT Wulfery as the Command of 1st Platoon. And Firekeeper Sul, as 2nd Platoon comes under the guidance of the Church, until a new force commander can step up to take full command.

During this time, as many of the Auxilia have lost their lives, 2nd Platoon is left in shambles, Auxilia command becomes hectic, and opens a gap in experienced guard. However with time and dedication, even this hardship would blow over eventually.

### [611.M38] Reforma Ordinatum

Massive reforms within the ranks of the Promethean church. Leading to a consolidation of the organisation and furthering it’s militia.

### [631.M38 - X] Newts of Nocturne Campaign

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