(arrow keys or click for next slide) EMPEROR'S VANQUISHERS BY @Bing8224 with some Assets from @Naireuni & @thebruhisalt1111 ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Emperor's Vanquishers, commonly known as the Vanquishers, are a loyalist space marine chapter descending from the Dark Angels. They are believed to have been brought about during some of the earlier Foundings, though records fail to determine when exactly that would be. Many believe that it could be anytime from the 2nd to 6th Foundings. > ORIGINS The Vanquishers were founded upon the feudal planet of Outeaux III, where they established their fortress monestary and began recruiting from the planet's populous. Though, little is known about the earlier years of the Vanquisher's existence, what is known is that the Vanquishers had developed a strong sense of independence, discipline, and relentless pursuit of traitors. > THE GREAT REDUCTION Sometime around M34 the Vanquishers pursued a Thousand Sons warband across a sector wide campaign that became known as the Reducer Wars. The Campaign has escalated far beyond what the Vanquishers and the Chapter Master, Haman, had foreseen. The Vanquisher's founding chapter, who had initially supported and aided in this crusade, had abandoned them during this campaign, leaving the Vanquishers to fight alone. The Vanquishers had eventually annihilated the Death Guard Warband, but at the cost of over half of their marines. This diminution of the chapter's strength had then became known as "The Great Reduction", and the campaign itself had brought about great shame to the chapter. Shortly after the campaign and ceased, the Vanquishers went into a long mourning period of almost 4,000 years, they had also changed their colour scheme as well (not telling u from what tho heh) > CHAPTER MASTER HAMAN The Emperor's Vanquishers are commanded by Chapter Master Haman. Haman has served as the Chapter Master to the Vanquishers since its conception. Many are astounded by his longevity, some think it might be the result of ancient technology, whereas others believe he is something more than just a standard Astartes. > FLAWS Due to trauma from the Reducer Wars the Vanquishers are overly cautious, leaving many opportunities to waste all because they refuse to take unnecessary risks. If a confirmed traitor legion is discovered the Vanquishers many abandon current objectives to pursue it just for the chance to take vengance on heretic legions. The Vanquishers nearly never request reinforcements or help even if many deem it absolutely necessary, the Vanquishers try to be as independent as possible. > TRADITIONS / RITUALS Helmets remain on in the presence of outsiders unless ordered otherwise. The names of fallen are to never be spoken of again unless during the annual vigil which is held to honour and mourn those lost in battle. For every 100 brothers lost another sword is placed on the banner, and for every 100 heretics slaughtered a skull is placed on the banner. Every new brother receives a combat knife forged from steel from their home world, Outeaux III. > NOTES YAY BIG LORE REWRITE!!!! I have rewritten the reducer wars as well as some of the origins, nothing too huge actually changed but I did change the wording of it as well as added the abandonment of the founding chapter, also I added lore for haman, the chapter master, yay, bazinga!!! The lore for the abandonment was actually inspired by some of the lyrics from this song, but uhh yeah lol oh yeah song is Taxidermy by Clarion if u wanted to know. The specific lyrics its inspired from are "You gave me up Left to rot Gave my all to you You gave me life" Really liked these lyricss soooo decided to add them to the lore lol okay bye
