Part 3 of 4 in Scythes of the Emperor
The Scythes of the Emperor: A Chapter of Unyielding Resolve
Fortress-Monastery: Aegida Space Station
The Scythes of the Emperor, a stalwart Chapter of Space Marines, have faced unimaginable challenges in their quest to protect humanity. Their unyielding resolve is reflected in their formidable fleet and valiant warriors.
Fleet of the Scythes
- Heart of Cronus: Battle Barge and last flagship of the Chapter after the battle at Giant’s Coffin.
- Honour’s Might: Battle Barge and former Chapter flagship.
- Atreides: Strike Cruiser that participated in a gene-seed recovery mission on Brakur IV.
- Callandra: Strike Cruiser.
- Gift of Enyo: Strike Cruiser.
- Nova Prospectum: Cruiser.
- Sterope: Light Cruiser.
- Xenophon: Hunter-class Destroyer (destroyed).
- Light of the Pharos: Destroyer (severely damaged).
- Laodameia’s Lament: Nova-class Frigate.
- Pale Rider: Nova-class Frigate.
Notable Characters
- Chapter Master Oberdeii: Founder and Warden of the Pharos.
- Chapter Master Thorcyra: Former Chapter Master killed on Miral.
- Chapter Master Thracian: Concerned with preserving and rebuilding the Chapter (killed during Belisarius Cawl’s expedition).
- Chaplain Segas: First Chaplain of the Chapter.
- Reclusiarch Hornindal: Encountered a vanguard hive fleet while returning to Sotha.
- Forge Master Sebastion: Highest ranking Techmarine after the fall of Sotha.
- Apothecary Aratus: Last firstborn Apothecary of the Chapter.
Companies of the Scythes
- 1st Company: Led by Captain Agaitas (killed on Miral).
- 2nd Company: Brother Vasilis presumed killed on Miral.
- 3rd Company: Captain Romonos led the single Battle Company after the fall of Sotha.
- 4th Company: Sergeant Angeloi completed his tour and requested discharge.
- 5th Company: Captain Theodosios sent out to the Eastern Fringe before Hive Fleet Kraken was identified.
- 7th Company: Brother Hadrios served as lieutenant to Thrasius.
- 8th Company: Captain Vosok Dall turned renegade and swore allegiance to Khorne.
- 10th Company: Sergeant Tiresias led the 21st Salvation Team.
Other Notable Warriors
- Sergeant Cassander: Assault Sergeant and leader of Squad Cassander.
- Brother Esau: Newly promoted battle brother and member of Assault Squad Cassander.
- Veteran-Brother Wenlocke: Founding member of the Chapter.
- Brother Cadmus: Primaris Veteran who took part in Belisarius Cawl’s expedition.
The Scythes of the Emperor continue to face the challenges of a grim darkness, their unwavering dedication to humanity a beacon of hope in a desperate universe.
