Marines Errant - Chapter Beliefs: The Marines Errant place particular importance and reverence on safeguarding their Chapter's future and preserving its gene-seed. Although the Chapter is fleet-based, the Chapter's number of Apothecaries far exceeds the number normally present in a single Chapter.The Marines Errant's Apothecaries maintain a repository-fortress on the world of Vilamus in addition to their usual role. This secondary duty is for very practical as well as ritualistic reasons as the Chapter itself has often suffered severe depredations of its brethren in the past in situations where their precious gene-seed could not be recovered.Since all Crusading Chapters are often deployed beyond the Imperium into the unknown reaches of the galaxy or into the heart of enemy-held territory, this is a very real risk they must all face. In such times of desperation the Chapter's safe-house stores of genetic material on Vilamus have saved it from ruin numerous times. This fortress is commonly garrisoned by a company in need of rebuilding its strength at the time.The Marines Errant have been devoted to embarking upon endless crusades since the time of their Founding. Historically, the Marines Errant Chapter has also sent companies to assist Rogue Trader houses, other Space Marine Chapters, and even answered planetary emergency calls throughout the galaxy. This willingness to aid the cause of humanity at any time and in any place exemplifies their devotion to service.It is only in preparation for a major crusade effort or upon occasions of major Chapter import that the companies gather for extended interactions. Such occasions represent the only opportunity for established Veterans to reunite with Battle-Brothers from other companies, often friends that they knew during their time as an Initiate.These gatherings also represent an opportunity for promotions and transfers between companies. In this way, members promoted to the 1st Company may transfer to work with another company so that their experience as a Veteran Space Marine may be more easily differentiated.This is also when Space Marines are most commonly tithed to service for other duties, including service at the Vilamus garrison, with House Ecale, or even duty with the Deathwatch.The Marines Errant are devoted servants of the Emperor and never refuse the call to arms or the chance to join a crusade against the enemies of the Imperium. Over the centuries, this has become a well-known aspect of the Chapter and elements of the Marines Errant have participated in hundreds of crusades across the galaxy from the murky depths of the Eastern Fringe to the dark and turbulent sectors surrounding the Eye of Terror.As a fleet-based Chapter, this means that the entire Chapter is practically never in the same place at the same time, and though they might stay in contact, each fragment becomes a collection of companies and their vessels which can operate independently for great lengths of time.Though it means the Chapter is scattered across the stars, no member of the Marines Errant would ever refuse such a call to duty and each Battle-Brother takes it as a mark of honour and pride that their Chapter has such a valourous history.