Rules & Background
The Dragon Lords
26th founding, in the 41st Millennium.
The Chapter gene-seed's purity is not yet known. A few flaws have manifested, but whether these will continue has not been tested.
The primarch progenitor has been kept secret. The transferred veterans are sworn to secrecy about their origins, though in some cases their own Primarchs are obvious.
Their primary demeanor is 'Preserve the Honour of the Emperor.' Their culture has yet to completely develop, so new demeanors may manifest.
Battle-Brothers of the Chapter tend to have a russet red complexion. Their Oolitic Kidney is present, but does not seem to have the same extra function as those of other Chapters, and does not filter most poisons or toxins.
The Chapter is considered suspicious by by the Adeptus Mechanicus. Though the Magos Biologis created the Chapter's geneseed by invitation of the High Lords of Terra, since then they have been reluctant to render aid.
Battle-Brothers of the Chapter have fast reflexes and quick wits. They gain +5 Agility and +5 Fellowship.
There are few heroes from the Chapter itself thus far. One notable veteran is Captain Urios of the 4th Company. Though he wears the heraldry of the Dragon Lords, his coal-black skin, red eyes, comradely respect for humans, and preference for flame weapons makes his origin clear.
The Chapter is Fleet-based. Dozens of mighty vessels serve them. Their recruits were taken from a few worlds across the Segmentum Solar, but they do not have any planets dedicated to serving their needs yet.
The Chapter follows the Codex Astartes rigorously. It is the only thing that unites the disparate Space Marines from many Chapters under this new banner. They may evolve their own culture over time.
The Chapter has trained extensively to master Ranged Combat. Volleys of devastating fire will purge their enemies.
When in Solo mode, the Battle-Brother is considered to have Lighting Reflexes talent. At rank 3, the Battle-Brother gains +10 to all Dodge tests. At rank 5, the Battle-Brother is considered to have the rapid Reaction talent. At rank 8 once per mission the Battle-Brother may automatically pass one Agility-based test.
The Chapter has the attack mode pattern "Into the fires of battle"
Action: Free Action
Cost: 3
Sustained: No
Effects: The Dragon Lords are relentless on the attack, pushing forward inexorably to crush their foes. When the Battle Brother uses this ability, both he and those in Support Range
may make an immediate Half Move and two Standard Attacks with any ranged weapon. Improvements: If the Battle-Brother is Rank 3 or more, then both Standard Attacks may be exchanged for a single Semi Auto Burst or Full Auto Burst.
The Chapter has the defensive mode pattern "Sudden Withdrawal"
Action: Full Action
Cost: 2
Sustained: No
Effects: The Dragon Lords are quick to withdraw their forces, their sudden attacks typically followed by an equally sudden disappearance as the Battle-Brothers retreat to prepare for another attack elsewhere. The Battle Brother may call for a Sudden Withdrawal, nominating either himself or another member of the Kill-Team within Support Range to perform a Suppressing Fire Action. Once this action is complete, all remaining members of the KillTeam within Support Range may immediately move up to twice their Agility Bonus away from the enemy, just as if they had made Full Move Action.
Improvements: If the Battle-Brother is Rank 5 or more, he may call for a Sudden Withdrawal as a Half Action instead of a Full Action
Modified Weaponry: When the Chapters' forges produce a weapon, they produce them in a style specific to their Chapter. They produce a shotgun variant with a larger clip and a Full Auto mode.
The Totem Creature of the Dragon Lords is the Dragon. They display images of their totem creature prominently. Their flame weapons often have a dragon's mouth as the projector, and they have create a helm-and-shield accoutrement resembling a maw and wings.
The Chapter is currently Endangered. Most of the ships of the Chapter are missing in action. After the warp storm separated them, the status of many companies is unknown.
Currently, the Chapter is in the good graces of the Administratum. They have done little to offend the ruling bureaucracy of Terra.
The Chapter's greatest enemy right now is the Word Bearers traitor legion, especially their sorcerer Collivarus the Mind-Flayer.
The Chapter's battle cry is "Fang and Flame!"
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:29, Sun 02 Feb 2020.