Accentors

Accentors armorial with Chapter iconography.

Accentors Battle-Brother of the 8th Company ("Grey Sons"), 5th Battleline Squad. Note the Deathwatch Aquila on the plastron.

## Space Marine Chapter

### **Allegiance**

Imperium of Man
(*Fedelitas Totalis*)

### **Successor of**

Raven Guard
(Corvus Corax lineage.)

### **Allies**

Deathwatch (*The Chapter is appointed as "Honorificus Auxilium".*)

### **Specialty**

Underground Warfare, Xenos Extermination, Strategic Decapitation Strikes, Multi-Vector Attack, Infiltration, Extended Unsupported Operations within Hostile Domains, Diversionary Tactics, Stealth Warfare, Shock Assaults.

### **Battle cry**

"We are the sons of the night! Let's make them fear the dark!" or "Umbra Morte!" (Low Gothic; *"Shadows of Death!"*)

### **Colours**

Pale Brown, Light Gray & Bone White

" *Into the dark, my brothers! Let the xeno-scum know that we are their nightmare! Come with me, sons of the night, and we shall eradicate them all!*"
— Sergeant Garaes during the battle of Zhanmond against the Khrave.
The **Accentors** are a loyalist *Codex*-compliant Space Marine Successor Chapter created from the lineage of the legendary and feared Raven Guard during the 25th Founding, also called as the 'Bastion Founding', in the late 40th Millennium. They generally follows the *Codex Astartes*, though there are some differences due to their limited numbers and their prefered means of tactics and deployment of forces.

## Chapter History

The Accentors is slighty under strength due to an campaign against a xeno infestation by the Khrave in the Laanah Rifts whitin the Segmentum Pacificus. This war nearly destroyed the Chapter and it has taken a long time for them to recover from this loss. According to the Emperor's Tarot this threat was the reason in which the Chapter was created. In 153.M41 the last of the xenos was hunted down and destroyed after a brutal fight in the enormous sewer system under the ruined Hive City Zhanmond.

The Chapter are considered exceptionally xenophobic. They believe that other spieces and non-Humans must not be tolerated and utterly completely destroyed. This also include abhumans or any other genetic mutated humans, with the exception of the psykers that the Imperium must make use of for its survival.

Since its founding the Accentors has been involved in numerous of battles and engagements against the enemies of the Imperium. Most notably is the Chapter's battles against different xeno races.

## Notable Campaigns

* **Khrave Campaign (897.M40-153.M41)** - A long campaign against the psychically-gifted xeno race Khrave that plagued the Laanah Rifts. This was the acid test for the Chapter which resulted in the destruction of the alien maruders, but also the near destruction of the Chapter itself.
* **Tarellian Assault (352.M41)** - The Tarellians made several assaults against Imperial planets in the Kiltor Sector. The Chapter repeled the enemy forces together with units from the Deathwatch.
* **Tyranid Infiltration (569.M41)** - The Chapter cleansed the vast tunnel system on the mining planet of Cuniculus in Segmentum Obscurus from a Genestealer Cult uprising.
* **Rak'Gol Raids (902.M41)** - The Rak'Gol made several raids upon Imperial space within the Calixis Sector. The Chapter was requested by the Deathwatch to hunt down and destroy a number of this raiding parties.
* **Tau Skirmish (942.M41-Ongoing)** - An ongoing campaign against the Tau-allied forces of Galgs and Tarellians, within Tau controlled space in the Eastern Fringe. This operation is ongoing at the same time as Deathwatch Kill-teams attack other allies to the Tau in other areas.

## Chapter Homeworld

*Caligo* is a Dead World in the Segmentum Pacificus. This barren and uninhabited planet has a toxic atmosphere and the surface don't support any kind of life. The location of the planet in it's system makes it wrapped in a constant darkness. There are no population or other Imperial interests on the planet.

### Chapter Fortress-Monastery

*Obscurum Sanctum* (Low Gothic; *The Holy Obscurity*) is the Fortress-Monastery of the Chapter and is located below the surface of their homeworld. It lies in the middle of a huge labyrinth of dark passages and hallways with numerous of smaller and larger chambers in which the brothers train and improves their skills as shadow warriors. To find your way in this vast and imposing maze is impossible for a outsider.

#### Magna Circuitus

The *Magna Circuitus* (Low Gothic; *The Great Detour*) is the huge labyrinth that surrounds the Fortress-Monastery of the Accentors. This colossal structure includes countless of corridors spread over several floors. Throughout the whole complex there are also traps and sensors that will make intruders nothing more than pray for the brothers of the Chapter as soon as they enters the *Magna Circuitus*.

This great labyrinth is also the training ground as well as a part of the initiation rite for the new brothers of the Chapter. To become a full Battle-Brother, a Neophyte have to know each and every turn of the *Magna Circuitus* and be able to preform various tasks in the dark.

## Chapter Organisation

The Accentors do mainly follows the Codex Astartes, with some deviations.

### Officer Ranks

* **Lord Spectre** - Chapter Master equivalent.
* **Blademaster** - Reiver Lieutenant.

### Specialist Formations

* **Dark Spears** - This formation are unique for the Chapter. It consists of two Land Speeder Typhoons and one Land Speeder Tempest. This formations primary task is as an reaction force to swiftly and strongly respond to enemy movements and strategy upon the battlefield.

## Order of Battle

### Headquarters

**Orlos Ordaris -**
*Lord Spectre of the Accentors*
**Aevar Vaanes -**
*Chapter Champion*
**Phryn Osmosor -**
*Master of the Signal*
**Command Squad -**
*(Chapter Standard Bearer, Librarian, Apothecary, Honour Guards)*
**Chapter Serfs**
*Chief Librarian*
**Epistolaries**
**Codiciers**
**Lexicaniums**
**Acolytum**
**Chapter Serfs** | **Szavis Solaq -**
*Reclusiarch*
**Chaplains**
**Chaplain Initiates**
**Chapter Serfs** | **Aethon Lynus -**
*Chief Apothecary*
**Apothecaries**
**Apothecary Initiates**
**Chapter Serfs** | **Vorkys Drysk -**
*Master of the Forge*
**Techmarines**
**Servitors**
**Land Speeders**
**Dreadnoughts** | **Saserys Torva -**
*Master of the Fleet*
**Battle Barges**
**Strike Cruisers**
**Rapid Strike Vessels (Escorts)**
**Support Ships**

### Companies

*(Master of the Keep)*
**Command Squad**
**100 Phantoms** | **Captain Eurides -**
*(Master of the Watch)*
**Command Squad**
**6 Battleline**
**2 Close Support**
**2 Fire Support** | **Captain Alexius -**
*(Master of the Arsenal)*
**Command Squad**
**6 Battleline**
**2 Close Support**
**2 Fire Support** | **Captain Torva -**
*(Master of the Fleet)*
**Command Squad**
**6 Battleline**
**2 Close Support**
**2 Fire Support** | **Captain Leander -**
*(Master of the Marches)*
**Command Squad**
**6 Battleline**
**2 Close Support**

*(Master of the Rites)*
**Command Squad**
**5 Battleline**
**1 Close Support**
**1 Fire Support** | **Captain Dion -**
*(Lord Executioner)*
**Command Squad**
**7 Close Support** | **Captain Philec -**
*(Chief Victualler)*
**Command Squad**
**8 Battleline** | **Captain Sophus -**
*(Master of Relics)*
**Command Squad**
**8 Fire Support** | **Captain Ajax -**
*(Master of Recruits)*
**Command Squad**

### Detachments

The Accentors have recived reinforcements of Primaris Space Marines. The Chapter have organised their new brothers into two small detachments, the *Nightfall Sons* and the *Black Knifes*, to fit with the combat doctrine of the Chapter.

*(Master of Reconnaissance)*
**Vanguard Lieutenant Redysic**
*Squads:*
**3 Vanguard Infiltrator**
**1 Vanguard Suppressor**

*(Blademaster)*
*Squads:*

## Chapter Combat Doctrine

As a Successor Chapter of the Raven Guard, the Accentors generally follows the combat doctrine set by their reverend Primarch, Corvus Corax. The Chapter heavily utilize their skills in covert shadow warfare and 10th Company assets on the battlefield, combined with coordinated attacks on the weak points in enemy defences with rapid maneuver engagements and lightning strikes. The combat doctrine of the Chapter also state that heavy armed vehicles, such as tanks, are not adapted for the brothers prefered way of waging war. Because of this the Chapter don't use any tank or heavy support by land, they however make heavy use of Land Speeders and air support.

The companies and squads of the Accentors often operate alone without support from the rest of the Chapter or other Imperial military forces.

That which separates the Chapter from their genetic forebears Successor Chapters is their unique skills in underground warfare and operations. To fight in the dark and confined spaces of mines, caves, culverts and tunnels is the main specialization of the Chapter.

## Deathwatch Service

Since its founding the Chapter has on numerous occasions seconded Battle-Brothers to the Deathwatch. The brothers has served not only as members of Kill-Teams, but also as Watch Captains and Veterans. The most notably member is Brother Zemal Quez that served as Keeper of Watch Fortress Castilos Nullifact.

### Deathwatch Auxilia: Honorificus Auxilium

Due to the significant cooperation between the Accentors and the Deathwatch, the Chapter has recived the significant honor of being appointed as *Honorificus Auxilium* (Low Gothic; *Honorable Support Unit*) to the Deathwatch. This sign of distinction is only given to those Space Marine Chapters that are totally committed to the Deathwatch cause and fight against the hostile alien civilisations that threaten the Imperium.

As a token of this great honor the brothers of the Chapter are allowed to adorn and incorporate their power armour with the Deathwatch Aquila.

## Chapter Fleet

The Chapter has a varied fleet of different vessels.

### Notable Vessels

* **Black Flame** *(Battle Barge)* - The flagship of the Accentors.
* **Grand Shadow** *(Battle Barge)* - Participated in the war against the Khrave between 897.M40-153.M41.
* **Silent Howl** *(Strike Cruiser)* - This vessel has been with the Chapter since its founding.
* **Hades Horror** *(Vanguard Cruiser)* - Destroyed by the Rak'Gol in the late 41st Millennium.

## Chapter Beliefs

Like many other Chapters, the Accentors maintain long-standing rituals and a devotion to the ideals of their Primarch. The Chapter belief that it is their duty to destroy the enemies of the Imperium to in preparation for the day when their highly esteemed *Liberator* will come back.

To seek glory in battle is of no importance for the Chapter, the only thing that matters is the goal and to achieving overall military success. But not needlessly throw away the lives of Battle-Brothers and that they may accomplish their goal with a minimum of risk. They are focused upon success in all of its endeavours to proven themselves worthy in the eyes of the *Raven-Lord*.

## Chapter Gene-Seed

In terms of purity of the gene-seed, the Accentors have the same as their progenitor and they also lack a functional Mucranoid and Betcher's Gland implant. However, the brothers of the Chapter also suffers from having a very oversensitive Occulobe. This deficiencies making them see perfectly in the dark, through smoke and even heat signatures, but also make them nearly blind in daylight. This flaw has led to that the brothers very rarely take of their helmets, that are fitted with special lenses, unless it's completely dark.

Just like their progenitor, the brothers skin are pale and they have carbon black eyes, but their hair is pure white.

### Primarch's Curse: Lure of the Shadows

* **Level 1** - The Battle-Brother is used to working in his small Accentor strike team, and finds the direct tactics used by other Chapters to be brutish and ineffective. When commanded into a direct attack that he finds foolhardy, the Battle-Brother is resistant, almost to the level of disobedience.
* **Level 2** - Becoming increasingly intractable, the Battle-Brother is quiet and brooding. In mission briefings he stays in the shadows, only speaking when absolutely necessary. For example, the fellow members of a Deathwatch Kill-Team would feel uneasy around the moody Battle-Brother, tending to avoid him when possible.
* **Level 3** - The Battle-Brother despises the tactics of his fellow Battle-Brothers, knowing that his more intelligent approach is the best way to victory.

## Recruitment

The Chapter recruit aspirants from a variety of worlds all over the galaxy, but they mainly focus their search on Hive Cities where different gangs and other scums rule the lower parts and the world underneath the streets. Among this groups there are those who could proven themselves worthy to become a recruit of the Chapter.

During the selection process of the recruits, they are exposed to numerous tests of their strength, stamina, speed and mental strength. Those who deemed suitable will become Neophytes and will undergo a demanding and cruel training in the arts of stealth and infiltration as a part of their initiation into new brothers of the Accentors.

### Martii Umbra

The final trial is the *Martii Umbra* (Low Gothic; *The Shadow March*) in which the Neophytes will be send into the *Magna Circuitus*, the labyrinth that surrounds the Fortress-Monastery of the Chapter. There they will have to preform various combat and infiltration exercises in complete darkness and silence, and only the few who succed will be allowed to join the ranks of the Accentors as new Battle-Brothers.

## Notable Accentors

* **Orlos Ordaris** - As Lord Spectre, Brother Ordaris is the Chapter Master of the Accentors. He has ascended to a Primaris Marine and is a mastermind of shadow warfare and infiltration.
* **Aevar Vaanes** - Brother Vaanes is the Chapter Champion. He rarely talks, prefering to stand in the shadows. In combat he fights alone to hunt down the protagonists of the enemy.
* **Lieutenant Slyte** - As the Chapter's first Blademaster, Primaris Brother Slyte command his three Reiver squads, the *Black Knifes*. He is writing history with his furiosity in battle.
* **Captain Gregor** - Brother Gregor commands his 1st Company of Phantoms. Together with his veteran warriors, he move like a ghost of death on the battlefield.
* **Zemal Quez** - Brother Zemal Quez had a long record both as a veteran and a Watch Captain of the Deathwatch. He did recived the great honour to serve as the Keeper of Watch Fortress Castilos Nullifact.

## Chapter Armament

The Battle-Brothers of the Chapter is generally armed with the same weapons that is common among many other Space Marine Chapters. The main difference is that Stalker Bolters and Stalker Bolt Rifles are a very common sight amongst the brothers. They also make heavy use of Sniper Rifles and different Carbines.

### Chapter Specific Equipment

* **Iaculator Pattern Power Armour** - This is a unique piece of equipment that is only used by the Accentors. This armour is lighter and provide less protection than ordinary power armour. But it's equipped with advanced dampers that reduce sounds while moving and is coaded with a greyish material that absorb any light that hits it, making it's bearer consumed by nearby shadows. These rare armour is only avalible for the brothers of the 1st Company, officers and champions of the Chapter.

* **Caeco Pattern Stalker Bolter** - This pattern of semi-automatic bolters is smaller than ordinary Stalker Bolters and equipped with a large silencer. There are several customized versions of this weapon amongst the brothers of the Chapter.
* **Pervidere Scopes** - The Pervidere Scopes are mostly used by the brothers of 10th Company to take out enemies behind cover. These sights allow snipers to see through walls that have a thickness of maximum ten centimeters, making them a very useful tool on the battlefield.
* **Tenebris Visors** - The Chapter have made upgrades to the visor in the helmets of the Mark VII Pattern Armours to better protect the wearer from being exposed to sudden, dazzling light, due to their oversensitive Occulobe. It is also capable of 8x magnification, instead of the ordinary 4x.

### Notable Chapter Relics

* **Quaesitor Mortis** (Low Gothic; *The Death-Seeker*) - A master-crafted black Combat Knife that is used as the badge of office by the Blademaster, Reiver Lieutenant Slyte.
* **Peregrinus** (Low Gothic; *The Crusader*) - This relic Sniper Rifle was given to the Accentors by Watch Commander Anordius for their resistance against the forces of xenos and dedication to the cause and struggle of the Deathwatch.
* **Expiscor Adversa** (Low Gothic; *The Foe Finder*) - An ancient relic from the Dark Age of Technology. This hand-held Auspex is able to triangulating the location of enemies two hundred meters away, even through solid rock.

* **Liber Gentibus** (Low Gothic; *The Book of Populations*) - This ancient tome is said to come from the Black Library and describes in detail different races in the galaxy. The Chapter got hold of this relic during a battle against the Asuryani.
* **Ornamentis Quae Bello** (Low Gothic; *Wargear Ornaments*) - The Battle-Brothers often inscribed their weapons with esoteric sigils and catechisms in High Gothic and adorn their armour with fetishes, bird feathers and charms, in respect for their ancient progenitors. These fetishes and sigils also seem to appease the Machine Spirits of their wargear.

* **Servor-Skulls** - All Neophytes that become full Battle-Brothers will recive a Servo-Skull which the brothers can modify as they wish. Often they have advanced sensors that are connected to the Machine Spirit of the brothers power armour. It is not uncommon either that they also are used as weapon platforms or in scouting missions.

## Chapter Appearance

### Chapter Colours

The Power Armour of the Chapter is painted pale brown with light gray poleyns (knee guards), pauldrons (shoulder guards) and plastron (chestplate). The helmet is bone white. Battle-Brothers of the 1st Company have their Iaculator Pattern Power Armour (*see "Chapter Specific Equipment"*) painted in saturated gray.

A large black gothic numeral stenciled on the right armorial, indicates company assignment. On the left poleyn there is a small black roman numeral stenciled indicates squad assignment together with the squad specialization (Battleline, Close Support, Fire Support, Veteran or Command) in black.

To demonstrate the Chapter's status as *Honorificus Auxilium* (*see "Deathwatch Auxilia")*, the Deathwatch Aquila are placed upon the plastron.

The Battle-Brothers often inscribe their weapons with esoteric sigils and catechisms in High Gothic and adorn their armour with fetishes, bird feathers and charms.

A pattern of Stalker Bolter (*see "Chapter Specific Equipment"*) with silencer is the most common weapon amongst the Firstborn brothers of the Chapter. Primaris brothers often use Stalker Bolt Rifles and Marksman Bolt Carbines, both with silencers. The blades of the Combat Knifes used by Reivers are black and their Heavy Bolt Pistols are also equipped with silencers.

### Chapter Badge

The Chapter Badge of the Accentors is a labyrinth in the shape of a white skull on a black circular background with a white trim. On left side of the jaw of the skull there is the moon glyph sign for *fear*, on the right side is the sign for *death*, underneath the jaw there is the sign for *dark*. All three moon glyphs are white.

This symbolize the Chapter's great labyrinth of their homeworld, the *Magna Circuitus*, and their specialization in underground warfare. The moon glyphs symbolize the Accentors' battle cry.

## Relations

### Enemies

* **Xenos** - All hostile alien civilisations and forces.

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