Argent Wardens

Argent Wardens armorial with Chapter iconography.

An Argent Wardens Veteran Marine.

- Most Astartes chapters

- Adepta Sororitas

- Adeptus Mechanicus

- Adeptus Custodes

- Siege breaking

- Attrition warfare

"*Say a prayer to whichever dark god you serve, Traitor, whilst you still possess the teeth to speak it.*"
— First Chapter Master, Atlas Therador
The **Argent Wardens** are a loyalist, semi-*Codex* compliant chapter from the 4th Founding, hailing from a frozen world in the Segmentum Ultima. They are successors of the Imperial Fists and part of the Last Wall, and as such, are masters of siege-craft, being both an unbreakable, immovable shield and an unstoppable, destructive force. But, where there are many similarities between the Wardens and their parent chapter there are also unique differences. The Astartes of the Argent Wardens specialize in medical practices, believing that it's not enough to simply destroy the enemies of the Imperium, they must also guide and protect its citizens. They strive to safeguard all human life, and prioritize the lives of human comrades, believing that no man gets left behind.

## Chapter Homeworld

The Argent Wardens hail from the frozen world of Sullara which is located in the Segmentum Ultima. It is a planet that suffers from heavy snowfall and intense winter storms. Several large hive cities dot its surface, and the planet itself has a large manufacturing industry, though not as significant as the Forge world that is also part of the planets solar system. The people of Sullara are hardy and practical, though not nearly as cold in demeanor as the Valhallans or the citizens of Krieg. The planets climate makes life difficult for those outside of the protective walls of the Hive cities. It is from these survivalists that the Wardens draw their recruits. In addition to their industry, the Sullaran people made their own guard regiment, the Sullaran beast pack. The Wardens often work alongside the beast pack when the opportunity arises.

The ideals of the Argent wardens have been imprinted upon the population of Sullara. The ideas of No man left behind, and never bending before an enemy.

### Fortress-Monastery

The Fortress-Monastery of the Argent Wardens lies upon the tallest mountain on Sullara, known as the Northern blade. One of the trials the Wardens have for their selection process is forcing possible applicants to make their way from the lowest land point of Sullara, all the way to their Fortress monastery. They must prove their survival ability and resourcefulness and ability to work as a team. The monastery is a massive complex, that is as much in the mountain as it is on top of it.

## Chapter Recruitment

The Argent wardens recruit from the general population of Sullara. One of the aspirant trials is to go from the lowest land point on Sullara all the way to the Wardens fortress monastery on the Northern blade. This allows them to test the aspirants Survival ability, resourcefulness and their will to survive and endure hardships. They also challenge the applicants ability to work as a team. They may task the aspirants to bring them a pelt from one of the many dangerous predators on Sullara, the most popular being a Striigr. Once they have made it to the Monastery, and presented their kill to the Chapter, they must go and begin spiritual purity training with the chapters Arbiters.

## Chapter Organisation

The Argent Wardens are a Semi Codex compliant chapter, they follow most tenets of the Codex Astartes but do have variations. One of the main ones being the changes they made to the titles and ranks of their officers and specialists.

Each company within the Argent wardens has a mobile infirmary known as an A\*E\*G\*I\*S unit. These are very similar to the ancient M\*A\*S\*H or Combat Support Hospitals. A\*E\*G\*I\*S stands for Adaptive Expeditionary Garrison and Infirmary Station. Each A\*E\*G\*I\*S unit acts as a forward base for the Argent wardens, It is a large structure that is dropped off in pieces by orbital drop, or via Thunderhawk transport ships, though this is more rare. A\*E\*G\*I\*S Units are modular and can be made to suit any situation or location. They are constructed and maintained by the chapter techmarines with help from a mechanicus forgeworld in the Argent Wardens home system.

### **Officer Ranks**

High Sovereign - High Sovereigns are the equivalent of a Chapter Master within other Space Marine chapters.

Magistrate - Similar to a Reclusiarch

Arbiters - Equivalent to a Chaplain

Jurats - Equivalent to a Judiciar

Oracle - Chief Librarian

Margrave - Equivalent to a Company Captain

Castellan - Equivalent of a Lieutenant

Marshal - Equivalent of a Sergeant. Marshals within the Chapter's 1st Company are known as Grand Marshals

### **Specialist Ranks**

Ensign - Revered Standard-bearer, also known as a Chapter Ancient

### **Specialist Formations**

Dragoons - Similar to a Vanguard Space marine

### Order of Battle

Honour Guard
Chapter Equerries
**Master of the Forge**
Techmarines
Servitors
Battle Tanks
Land Raiders
Gunships
Thunderfire Cannons
**Magistrate**
**(Reclusiarch)**
Arbiters
(Chaplains)
Jurats
(Judiciars)
**Chief Apothecary**
Apothecaries
**Oracle**
**(Chief Librarian)**
Epistolaries
Codiciers
Lexicaniums
Acolytum

*Veteran Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of the Keep -**
**Alsanius Agathon**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Veterans
Dreadnoughts
*Battle Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of the Watch -**
**Arnath Lordain**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Tactical Squads
Assault Squads
Devastator Squads
Dreadnoughts
*Battle Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of the Arsenal -**
**Issus Thane**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Tactical Squads
Assault Squads
Devastator Squads
Dreadnoughts
*Battle Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of the Marches -**
**Vladimir Kaldsnec**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Tactical Squads
Assault Squads
Devastator Squads
Dreadnoughts
*Battle Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of the Fleet -**
**Maxos Danithor**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Tactical Squads
Assault Squads
Devastator Squads
Dreadnoughts

*Reserve Tactical Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of the Rites -**
**Lydus Osrek**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Tactical Squads
Dreadnoughts
*Reserve Devastator Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Lord Executioner -**
**Orian Julan**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Devastator Squads
Dreadnoughts
*Reserve Assault Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of Relics -**
**Dravyn Thurn**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Assault Squads
*Medicae Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Chief Victualler -**
**Lexandro Rann**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Medicae squads
Dreadnoughts
*Scout Company*
**Margrave**
**(Captain)**
**Master of Recruits -**
**Maxim Artorius**
Castellans (Lieutenants)
Scout Squads
Dragoon (Vanguard) Squads
Land Speeder Storms

## Chapter Culture

As descendants of Rogal Dorn, and as a Successor chapter of the glorious Imperial Fists, the Argent Wardens are masters of Siegecraft, being both an unbreakable, immovable shield and an unstoppable, destructive force. But, where there are many similarities between the Wardens and their parent chapter there are also unique differences. The Astartes of the Argent Wardens also specialize in medical practices, believing that it’s not enough to simply destroy the enemies of the imperium, they must also guide and protect it.

As such, The Wardens have a higher number of apothecaries than many other chapters, and part of a neophytes training is learning many basic medical procedures and battlefield triage. When a neophyte has become a full-fledged battle-brother, they move to the 9th company and many serve, even temporarily, as a Helix adept, further perfecting those basic medical skills. A full fledged Battle-Brother will be versed in care for wounded Space Marines as well as injured humans. The best Helix Adepts from 9th company then ascend into the apothecarion, where in order to complete their training to become full apothecaries, they must train the newest battle brothers in basic medical functions, and the cycle continues.

## Chapter Belief

Due to the nature of their Gene-seed, the Wardens are stoic and somewhat aloof in personality but their deeds show what truly resides within their hearts. The chapter holds strong belief that the Astartes are not superior to humans, but instead were created to be their guardians. Thus, the Wardens have dedicated themselves to that purpose, working to embody the mighty bulwark to stand against the enemies of Humanity that the Emperor of Mankind and Rogal Dorn had envisioned.

## Chapter Gene-Seed

As their gene-seed is derived from the Imperial Fists, it suffers the same flaws as their parent Chapter: a non-functional Betcher's Gland and Sus-an Membrane. Beyond these organ failures, their gene-seed is extremely stable and suffers no known mutations of any kind.

## Deathwatch Service

The Argent Wardens serve the Deathwatch with pride and enthusiasm. They are most often brought into the Deathwatch as Apothecaries, as the Wardens are known as some of the best Apothecaries within the Imperium. While the Argent Wardens fight all the enemies of the Imperium with vigor and dedication, they are especially invested in the fight against the Alien; The T'au more than any other. So, with their natural hatred of Xenos, they are suited well for the purpose of the Deathwatch.

## Chapter Relics

* ***Pavise of Atlas*** - A large, ornate storm shield once wielded by the Chapter master of the Argent Wardens. This Shield is large, even by the standard of a Space marine storm shield. It stands as more like an astartes Tower shield, almost covering the entire body of the space marine with a port for either a spear weapon or a firearm to fit through. This relic is reserved for use only by the Chapter master, or rarely, a chapter Hero in times of dire need. It was last seen being used by the current Atlas.

* ***Hand of Jias*** - A Narthecium used by the first Chief Apothecary for the Argent wardens, Jias Alimici. It's an ancient tool, marked with the blood of untold numbers of fallen battle brothers. It's contains an archive within it of every marine it's served and treated along with countless notes and research data. It is a priceless artifact for the chapter, and is given only to the Chapter Master, or the Chief apothecary.

## Relations

### Allies

Due to the nature of services that the Argent Wardens provide, as well as the level of precision and skill at which they execute their orders, the Wardens have an extensive list of allies that they work with. Among them, the Wardens work well besides the Salamanders, other Last Wall Chapters and Ultramarines. In addition to this, the Wardens work exceedingly well with Imperial Guard regiments, as well as the Adepta Sororitas; this is because the Wardens seek to minimize human casualties as much as possible, thus they tend to be more aggressive in their defense. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the battle-brothers of the Argent Wardens avoid working with the Iron Hands and descendants of that legion due to how they treat humans; but they will work along side the sons of Ferrus Manus if the situation is deemed absolutely necessary.

### Enemies

The Argent Wardens, like all Space Marine chapters, oppose all xenos and heretics alike; however, they have a deep disdain for the T'au, as it was the T'au who killed their first Chapter Master. As for Chaos, they bear a strong hatred toward the Iron Warriors for the sins they committed against the Argent Wardens parent Chapter/Legion, The Imperial Fists.

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