Setting: Brighthammer 40,000/Space Marines (1st edition)

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**Space Marines** also known as **SPEES MARENSS!!!** are the primary specialized heavy infantry of the Imperium of Man in the universe of BrightHammer40k. They are devoted soldiers/disciples of the Emperor of Man (tha Kewlest guy EVAH). They are dedicated to peace, understanding, and further advancement in the knowledge and wisdom of the technical, scientific, and spiritual aspects of Humanity.

However, not all Marine chapters are strictly either state-deputized defenders of Imperium-occupied worlds and their central religions or the specialized Police special operations division. Many centuries after the defeat of Warp Chaos by the Emperor and his son Horus alongside the Gods of Order, many Space Marine Chapters had slowly begun to separate from the main organized military body of the Imperium and the Adeptus orders primarily due to the now freedom from the terror of Chaos.

These Chapters evolved into what is now commonly known as "Mercenary Chapters". These independent chapters are primarily as their name indicates soldiers for hire and of fortune hired to protect and go on special missions for clients of high status and wealth throughout the known galaxy.

Both Imperium and Mercenary Space Marines are dedicated not only to the protection of civilians and the completion of their tasked missions but to the spirit of HIGH ADVENTURE that the Brighthammer universe is legendary for.

The following article sections detail the Armor, Weapons, code of chivalry and listing of various Marine chapters.

## Marine Chapters

The following section is a complete detail of all 1st edition Brighthammer Marine Chapters please note that many follow a combination of 1987 Rogue Trader, current edited edition Codex - Knights Inductor, 6th edition codex, and Kill Team rule sets and fluff (lore).

### Main/Central Chapters

* Reasonable Marines Technically pretty much All marine chapters within the Brighthammer universe are this as most chapters try to first find more diplomatic and non-lethal means to either calm or neutralize any possible threats to the imperium or its allies, however, based on both the descriptions below and by needed situation chapter tactical doctrine and discipline may vary.
* Golden Eagles They were the first Marine Legion personally developed by the Emperor Himself. He considers them to be his finest military creation. They have name-based theming similar to a certain dog-themed chapter and to another group of super soldiers with an obsession towards naturally occurring electricity (although in fairness 1st Edition marines are more similar to Stormcast then their canon counterparts). From their weapons to wargear, to vehicles have a sort of eagle-based naming convention. Along with literal Dozens of Descendant chapters with at least one word being a derivative of Eagle.
* Celestial Marines - The Central Defensive Backbone of the Imperium of Man Teh Celestial Marine Corps is the main defense against the forces of darkness ever since the earliest days of the war between the Emperor and Chaos. Clad in massive golden armor and equipped with Celestial Magna-Star plasma energy-based "Redemption Cannons" the Celestial Marines are humanity's best chance against the legions of Warp darkness should it return.  File:BrightHammer 40k Celestial Marine Armor (Possible) 589225.jpg
* Angry Marines
* Imperial Fists
* Space Sharks As it says on the tin they are literal Sharks...in space. Well..Kinda, they're a marine chapter consisting of mostly Human and some Piscean (Saharduin) warriors/explorers from across the off-world colonies of both species.
* Silver Skulls their all clones of Kylie Minogue.....no were not kidding...
* Mexicarines half Mexican, half Chicano, ALL MEREEN
* Ordo Explorates Marines (Science Marines)
* Female Marines (63rd Legion)
* Blood Angels (Twilight vampires with Bolter Rifles)
* Drunk Marines

### Support Chapters

* Adeptus Orthodontus they clean plaque and fight tartar **FOR THE EMPRAH!!!**
* Classy Marines successor /brother chapter to the Reasonable Marines. They are among some of the classiest and most polite soldiers within the Imperium.
* Pretty Marines
* Lazy Marines
* Adeptus Custodes, or just the Custodes, are the most elite troops the Imperium has to offer. Second to only the Primarchs themselves, are equipped with the absolute best weapons and armor the Imperium has to offer. Each also possesses a second skill specialization, whether in politics, or interrogation. Clad in Auramite armor, these 10,000 super warriors are legendary for their ability. However, they, as the Emperor's personal guard, rarely leave the central Palace.

## Order Marine Chapters

*See main page Setting:Brighthammer 40,000/Initiates of Order*

After the sacrifice of Horus to counter the unintentional corruption of the Lords of Order and bring calm to the Immaterium many Chapters of these ancient warriors of the warp faith remain working both with and aside from the empire.

Either due to guilt for falling into zealotry or keeping old vows to protect the sectors of the galaxy or remaining order faithful that dwell in those few regions the Adepts of Order are still a strong ally and needed aid in the protection and safety of the galaxy.

### Primary Chapters/Orders

The White Legion is Considered the primary and founding chapter of the Adepts of Order. The White Legions' history can be traced back to the end period of the War in Heaven however are most remembered and revered as the chapter led by the emperor's own son Horus.
It is through this chapter that humanity as a general whole first learned and interacted with the lords of order as an organized religion, the chapter is the first that does not exclusively worship one particular lord but all 4 combined in a religiously utopian philosophy known as Order Undivided.

Emperors Children Founded on the distant world of Laer this particular chapter actually was active for several thousand years before the first contact with humanity was reached as they were a wide-spanning xenos interstellar empire of their own right calling themselves the Children of Laer. They were a military religious sect of Slaanesh, The Laerans' patron and central God(dess), spreading His/Her/Their word of Love and creativity throughout their explored regions of the Galaxy. Living similarly to the canon monastic lives of Imperial Marines.

However, in the 31st millennium, they happened upon a remote human colony protected by a female warriorhood who found the religious claims of the aliens philosophically intriguing and were welcoming to know more.

Decades later they rose as an enlightened caste gaining knowledge of love, intimacy, and physical transcendence. Now evolved into beings of hermaphrodic biology they named their order "Emperor's Children" both in part in honor of their founding alien patrons but as a metaphor that they were neither sons nor daughters but biologically androgynous children of the God-Emperor.

As what is detailed on their page as they are one of the few marine chapters that do not have descendant chapters but are divided into "Divisions" within the caste of the Phoenix Guard. Each Division is specialized in one or a small group of skills each of which creates a specific strike force.

## Mercenary Marine Chapters

Many Mercenary chapters consist of female marines due to the Heavy inclusion or ratio of male initiates into the Adeptus ranks of the central Imperium military system. Far more than most official Imperial military divisions per capita. And while many chapters are strictly for performing high-risk/high-pay missions for many others a mercenary life is the main way for many civilians and marines alike to experience a life of high adventure, exotic travel, and action.

Geared with complete custom weapons and armor and transported in luxurious custom warp flight capable ships. Mercenary Marines live in existences that many even in the Imperial Navy can only dream of.

However, whenever the definitive call to war arrives many Mercenary chapters are either conscripted or paid into main imperial service

### Primary Chapters

* Mercenary Princesses The Mercenary Princesses are an elite chapter of Female marines. Mostly consisting of many of the daughters of elite Imperial Human society throughout the known galaxy. Due to their combined wealth and influence the Princesses have access to the best and most advanced military and space-faring/exploratory technologies, including a small legion of Squat produced automated (Robot) marine armor units to protect/assist them there isn't a mission the Princesses cant complete or walk away from.

* Sons of the Blue Phoenix as near to a version of the Ultramarines as possible, the Blue Phoenix or Independent Science Marines are a Mercenary chapter similar to the Explorates Marines. A possible offshoot division of the Phoenix Guard, they are a collective of Human and Slaanesh Initiates Dedicated to the pursuit of science, exploration, and Xenos research the Blue Phoenix exists as an entire mass military/space exploratory force in the outer rim of the Galaxy separate and fully independent from the Imperium.

Centered on the Phoenix marine-controlled semi-arctic world of Copernica, the Blue Phoenix Marines while not a full administrating governmental body is the only civilized military authoritative body that exists peacefully both outside and alongside the Imperium of Man.

* Daughters of the Wall An officially Imperial-sanctioned Mercenary Chapter consisting centrally of the half-Human, half-Tyranid daughters of ultra-wealthy planet terraforming Tyranid "Gene Merchants" seeking lives of adventure. Their Fortress Monastery is near the Imperial guarded galactic region known as the northern "Wall", a region that is a first stand area against outer galactic threats.

The Daughters were granted sanction by the Imperial Fists straight from Primarch Rogal Dorn Himself for assisting Fists Deathwatch division troops and local regimental Guard troops with an Incursion of animalistic outer dimensional Tyranids on the world of Klendathu.

* Hello Kitty Marines Also more commonly known as "TEH KETTIEH MERIEENS" these felinid soldiers command their forces from the kitties' homeworld of Sanrio. A green and happy world with the cutest WITTLE ITTY BITTY MARINES YOU EVER DID SEE, YES THEY ARE They...oh \*cough\*cough\* Ummm...Sorry moving on...

## War/Exploration Gear

Heavy or specialized Exploration gear is primarily used/bought by Mercenary Marines due to the simple fact that while some Imperium Marines are ordered on some science or research missions, they are primarily tasked as armed security/escort or a strictly military defensive force, and nothing more.

### Armor

Next to (or even more important than) a marines weapon is the primary combat/survival armor of a Space Marine. A Marines Power Armor is fully customized according to an individual Marine's rank, position, Legion/Company, and or Chapter affiliation. The only true main difference between Warhammer and BrightHammer armor configuration is that *All* Marine armor is equipped with Jump packs for near-instant maneuverability in any or all combat conditions.

#### Scout

Also known as "Red Belt armor" due to the obvious well...Red Belt is the most basic and commonly seen Space Marine armor on most Imperium-controlled worlds.

Light and powerful made of a combination of Plasticene and Ceramite the armor composites create a kind of artificial "chitinous" or exoskeletal-like covering over the wearer's body like an insect that creates as complete as possible protection for any marine in most high/extreme combat conditions.

Lightweight and low on wargear and general equipment the Scout armor is built exactly for its namesake, low visibility and quick infiltration of enemy lines, sabotaging and gathering intelligence. Also, the armor is used by most basic (non-Specialized) infantry marines due to its central/practical usage as a peacekeeper/SWAT-like police action armor.

#### Tactical

Powerful and highly maneuverable Tactical Marine armor is what comes into play when the situation gets more serious than a bank robbery or hostage negotiation. For full-scale war, Tactical armor is needed. All basic and commando-based imperium infantry use Tactical armor for Heavy combat and swift victory.

Tactical Armor uses far more equipment and weapons than basic Scout armor but is essentially the same in design and ease of movement. However, Tactical Armor internally consists of extra layers of Ceramite and paper-thin layers of hand-forged Ultra-Titanium for extra protection and durability.

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#### Exploration

The 2nd most common form of Space Marine Armor and one of the most popular forms of armor among the Ordos Explorates,