Ok, really long post I had on B&C about what I want my Marine Chapter to be. Please, someone comment on it, as I'd like to get a lot finalized before break.
Fluff
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Inquisitorial Document: 8774.P34
Classification: Ominicron Level 5
Title: The Lost Penitents
Captain Mughayib
When Captain Mughayib of the Angels Vermilion lost the Battle of Majzir, he did so with unacceptable losses. The entire 5th company was wiped out, and his orders to evacuate before the apothecaries could finish gene seed recovery of the losses caused irreporable damage to the Chapter's gene pool. He was summarily exiled from the Chapter, and left on a jungle planet.
He next appears five years later in a battle on a hive world, though many disputed this claim. He definatly, however, fought in a smaller battle against the Ork Warboss Ghretul, as his armor was found beside the slain warboss, though his body was not. Numberous sightings appeared after this, on many battlefields across the sector. His last sighting was two years ago in a battle against a Tyranid fleet, wheere members of his former chapter saw and recognized him, but they testfied that he has taken up new colors, and fought alongside other brothers in the same black and silver armor. No further sightings have been reported.
The Lost Penitents
Battle brothers have taken to referring to Mughayib and his followers as the Lost Penitents. They fight with great zeal and have always been reported in the thickest of fighting, though no one ever sees them enter the battle.
Strike Cruiser Hikm
A Strike Cruiser that had been missing for decades turned up in a quarentine sector five years ago. It hailed as the Strike Cruiser Hikm, commanded by Captain Mughayib. Wherever Mughayib appears, so does this Strike Cruiser, and it is almost a certanty this is Mughayib's ship.
Insignia
The Lost Penitents are recognized in battle by their black armor with silver trim. On the left shoulder they bear a red X, and their banners all bear the same X, and variations of fire. Shackles are often seen binding these men to their guns and armor.
Notes
Few vehicles are seen with the Lost Penitents, occasionally a leader will have a bike to ride, and it is rumored that a Land Raider crew joined Mughayib, but mostly reports are of only infantry. Chaplains are seen amongst the men, though where the came from remains a mystery. Techmarines are seen, and from the condition of their armor, are in high need. Their zeal in close quarters is unparralled save for those succommed to the blood lust.
Recomendations
Do nothing for the moment. Allow for further survailance and proper research before deciding if they are for the Emperor, or against. Also, it is rumored the Officio Assassinorum uses Mughayib to deliver assasins to battles, as they are increasingly seen amongst his men.
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Real Stuff
Name
The Lost Penitents
Leader
Captain Mughayib
Base
Strike Cruiser Hikm
Traits
- Trust Your Battle Brothers
- Suffer Not the Works of Heretics
- Eye to Eye
Armor
Black with silver trim. A red 'X' is painted on the shoulder, and shackles are commonly seen.
How to Join
When Battle Brothers are exiled, which is rare enough, sometimes they'll seek out this Lost group and try to join up. There are 4 Trials and 2 Rites of Initiation before then can join.
Finding Strike Cruiser Hikm is the first, if one can do that, they are worthy of continuing.
Next they spar Mughayib himself, and if their prowess is high enough, are permitted to continue on. Otherwise, they're dropped on the closest world.
If they pass, they are left on a deserted planet anyways, but will be picked up. The Initiate is expected to survive on his own, and forge a pair of shackles, symbolic for the life they lead of repentance. This is also the first Rite, making the Shackles.
If all of the above is passed, they are accepted onto the Hikm for the first time as a Battle Brother, and allowed into the armory, where they paint their armor, and select their weapons.
This can all be found on this thread.
