House Jennings

*"Ignorance begets heresy!"*

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## House Jennings

Current Coat of Arms of House Jennings

Current Colour Scheme for House Jennings

## Knight House

### Colours

Dark Red, White, Black, Gold (Post Crusade)

**House Jennings** stands as a bastion of honor and allegiance on the T'au world of Lub'grahl within the Farsight Enclave, a stance that draws stark disapproval from their Imperial counterparts. Undeterred, House Jennings unwaveringly fights for the Greater Good, blending Imperial and Xenos technologies seamlessly into their arsenal.

## History:

### Origins:

The genesis of House Jennings dates back to a pivotal departure from Terra in 760.014.M31, spurred by the desolation following the Siege of Terra. Under the leadership of Deas Jennings, nearly a hundred Freeblades united in a quest for a new haven. Their quest culminated in the discovery of Newfound, a planet steeped in a poignant tradition: an annual festival honouring the fallen Imperial souls with paper lanterns, symbolizing a haunting realization of the toll of war and the staggering loss of life.

### Forge World Alliance:

Forge World Altevfor became a crucial ally in House Jennings' trajectory, offering a vital lifeline of resources and armaments. This alliance laid the foundation for their ambitious galactic endeavours, an agreement that proved invaluable in the years to come.

### Separation from the Imperium:

In 742.M41, House Jennings found themselves thrust into the Damocles Gulf Crusade due to their close proximity to the burgeoning empire. It was within this campaign that Jeremiah Jennings, descendant of Deas Jennings, crossed paths with Commander Farsight on the battlefield. Despite sustaining grave wounds, Jeremiah forged an unexpected bond of respect with the xenos commander. By 744.M41, the dwindling numbers within House Jennings necessitated their withdrawal from the crusade and - were it not for the aid if Altevfor - the house may have folded. This period exposed them to the Imperium's merciless purges of T'au settlements, leaving a bitter taste in their collective memory.

### Post-Crusade Alliance:

In the wake of the harrowing crusade, **House Jennings** received an envoy from the nascent Farsight Enclaves, themselves embroiled in a fierce struggle for power and resources. Despite the heretical nature of the proposal, **Jeremiah**, grappling with **House Jennings**' desperate circumstances, chose an unexpected path: he inked an alliance, relocating their home world from **Newfound** to **Lub'grahl**, a planet intertwined with the T'au earth caste, solidifying their ties with the enigmatic enclave. During this period, **House Jennings** commissioned the construction of their formidable bastion known as "**Lhas'rhen'na**" (translated to "Noble Sacrifice"), an underground edifice crafted from the advanced nano-crystalline alloy akin to that employed in T'au armaments.

(It should be noted that - after the crusade - only a handful of knights from the house's Imperial days have survived... most of them being Amiger Warglaives)

### Notable Campaigns:

* Damocles Gulf Crusade (742.M41 - 744.M41) This would see the house decimated at the hands of the T'au and would inevitably lead to their break with Terra.
* The Great Scouring (021.M31) The house would lead a campaign across the galaxy to hunt remaining chaos forces after Horus' demise.

## House Details:

House Jennings has earned notoriety for their unorthodox yet formidable approach, seamlessly integrating both Imperial and xenos technologies into their arsenal. This includes their adept utilization of the XV128 Stormsurge battlesuit, harmoniously complementing the might of their conventional Imperial Knights, which are typically fitted with **chainswords** and **powerfists**, to align with the Farsight philosophy of Mont'ka or "**The Killing blow**": a combat style mirroring that of Commander Farsight who makes full use of his famed **Dawn Blade**. House Jennings have also phased their more toxic components in their Imperial machines in favour of cleaner T'au alternatives.

### Allies:

* Farsight Enclaves - Within this fledgling empire, House Jennings maintains a notably robust affiliation with the planet Gue'vesa'ro, a world exclusively devoted to the Gue'vesa, colloquially termed "human helpers." This planet stands as a pivotal hub where a substantial portion of the house's pilots originates. Gue'vesa'ro is renowned for its dedication to nurturing and fostering the Gue'vesa populace, individuals who have aligned themselves with the T'au cause. Within this unique planetary sphere, House Jennings finds a substantial reservoir of skilled pilots among the Gue'vesa community. These individuals, integrated and nurtured within the house's ranks, contribute significantly to its operational capacity, leveraging their expertise and allegiance to bolster House Jennings' endeavors. The symbiotic relationship between House Jennings and Gue'vesa'ro underscores a distinct bond forged through shared purpose and mutual cooperation.
* House Terryn (former) - House Terryn maintained a close alliance with House Jennings during the Damocles Gulf Crusade, exhibiting a robust camaraderie. However, following this pivotal event, the dynamics underwent a drastic transformation. The ex-Imperial House found itself recurrently menaced by House Terryn due to the latter's abhorrence of the T'au.
* Genesis Chapter (former) - Genesis Chapter, in its prior iteration, mirrored House Terryn in its historical interactions with House Jennings. House Jennings forged an initial alliance with the Ultramarines, a bond cemented by their geographical proximity to the Ultramar system. Notably, it was the Genesis Chapter, a successor chapter derived from the Ultramarines, that orchestrated the reclamation of Newfound following the Heresy, wresting it from the clutches of the Word Bearers. Contrary to House Terryn's confrontational stance, Genesis Chapter's response to House Jennings was marked by a deeper sense of accountability and consequent hostility. They harbored an ardent determination to eradicate the adherents of House Jennings due to the belief that their heretical pivot was a direct consequence of Genesis Chapter's involvement. This resolve stemmed from a perceived responsibility for the renegade knight house's deviant actions, fueling a more intense fervor to neutralize House Jennings.