The Iron Warriors: Masters of Siege Warfare
The Iron Warriors are a formidable force in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium, renowned for their unparalleled expertise in siege warfare and defensive fortifications. These Chaos Space Marines have honed their skills through centuries of brutal conflict, and their reputation as masters of the battlefield is well-deserved.
Tactical Prowess
Iron Warriors are known for their methodical approach to battle, often establishing field fortifications after making an initial landing. They will then send infiltration units ahead of the main force to disable enemy defenses and set up ambushes, before launching a crushing assault on the enemy’s position. Their use of siege engines, including Termites, Dreadclaws, and Leviathans, is sparing but devastating.
Unbreakable Litany
The Unbreakable Litany is a meditative chant and battle-cry that has been used by the Iron Warriors since the time of Perturabo, their Primarch. This litany is a testament to the unwavering resolve of the Iron Warriors, who believe that strength, will, faith, and honor are the foundations of their unbreakable spirit.
Gene-Seed Corruption
The Iron Warriors’ gene-seed has been corrupted by their extended exposure to the Eye of Terror. Many of their number now sport mutations, which are often replaced with cybernetic limbs. Those implanted with Iron Warriors gene-seed are said to suffer from paranoia and suspicion, but also possess high problem-solving abilities and intelligence.
Notable Elements
- Aesculus: Strike Cruiser
- Calibos: Grand Cruiser
- Contrador: Battle Barge
- Daughter of Woe: Space Hulk
- Ferrous Malice: Grand Cruiser
Notable Members
- Perturabo: Primarch
- Forrix: Warsmith
- Berossus: Warsmith
- Erasmus Golg: Captain
- Barabas Dantioch: Warsmith (Loyalist)
Post-Heresy
- Perturabo: Daemon Primarch
- Barban Falk: Warsmith (Daemon)
- Honsou: Warsmith
- Manneus Drath: Ruler of Brigannion Four
Known Fortress Worlds
- Brigannion Four: Disputed by other Chaos Space Marine warbands
- Burjan’s World: Located in the Mitre Gulf
- Castellax: Overrun by Orks
- Forgefane: Consumed by Hive Fleet Leviathan
Unique Units
- Castellan Rhino: APC/Mobile Bunker
- Cloud-Hammer: Airship
- Dodakathik: Unknown
- Iron Havoc: Unknown
- Lightning Crow Strike Fighter: Aircraft
- Stor-Bezashk: Unknown
- Thunderburst Artillery: Heavy Artillery
- Thunderstrike Artillery: Heavy Artillery
- Tyrant Siege Terminator: Heavy Infantry
- Tyranthikos: Unknown
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