[hider=Salamanders 4th company] [img]http://img01.deviantart.net/fc68/i/2014/004/a/e/salamanders_chapter_badge_by_drdraze-d70slks.png[/img] [center][h3][i][color=orange]Salamanders, 4th Great company, The 'Iron Lords'[/color][/i][/h3][/center] Force Type:Space Marine, mixed company History: The 'Iron Lords' are a carry over from the age of the great crusade, bearers of the title of greatest smiths in the Salamanders Legion during that time. After the Horus heresy and the breakdown of the Legions, the Iron Lords remained in the new Salamanders chapter, known for their smithing and stubborn nature even amongst the Salamanders. Proud and noble warriors, the Iron Lords fight for Nocturne and the Imperium with the Strength of Vulkan. Headquarters:Space marine Battle barge '[b]Smoldering Forge[/b]' Strength: [b][u]4th Company 'Iron Lords'[/u][/b] Captain Arash, Breaker of anvils Command squad ( 2 Veteran Marines, Company Champion, Standard Bearer, Apothecary) Chaplain Rixus, Preacher of Flame 6 Tactical squads (9 marines and one sergeant each, 60 Marines) 3 Assault squads (9 assault marines and one sergeant each, 30 Marines) 3 Devastator squads (5 Marines, 4 devastator marines, 1 sergeant, 30 Marines) 5 Rhino troop transports 3 Predator tanks 2 Razorback APC's 3 Thunderhawks 5 Stormtalon Gunships 4 Stormraven Gunships 1 Dreadnough (Honoured brother Ramos) 10 Drop pods Battle Barge '[i]Smoldering Forge [/i]' 3 Strike cruisers [b][u]Supplementary chapter forces[/u][/b] 1 Squad of Terminator 'Fire-drake' Veterans (4 Terminators, one sergeant) 2 Techmarines (Plus 4 Servitors) 1 Thunderfire Cannon One Squad of Assault Centurions of the 5th Reserve company (4 Centurions, 1 Centurion sergeant) One sqaud of 6th company scouts (9 scouts, 1 scout sergeant) 1 Codicier of the Librarius (Keeper Alkerus) 1 Lexicanum Apprentice of the Librarius [b][u]Total Number[/u][/b] 148 Marines Tactics: The Iron Lords fight much like the rest of their chapter, preffering flaming weapons and methodical defense. However, the Iron Lords specialize in the Blitzkreig defense, and are known for daring counter charges into enemy territory, setting up a new defensive line withing enemy territory, and digging in. Mortal enemy:None, the Iron Lords have yet to aquire a true foe [/hider] [hider=Leadership] [center][h3][i][color=red]Captain Arash, Breaker of Anvils[/color][/i][/h3][/center] [img]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/__Ya0Cfa_Gk/maxresdefault.jpg[/img] Bio: Captain Arash has lead the Iron lords for over five decades now, and has won countless honors for his company. He started his climb as a skilled assault Marine within the fourth Great company,and swiftly rose to become the Company Champion for his skill in close combat. It was not until the death of the last captain that he earned his rank, refusing to fall back when ordered, he saved two hundred Imperial citizens by holding a large refuggee camp single handedly. As was traditional for the Iron Lords, he forged his own badge of office in the form of 'Drake's Heart'. A great power sword of the Loi-pattern, a blader that reached nearly 100 degrees in heat along its blade, rumoured to have been tempered in the very heart of nocturne. His first kill was a great Blue salamander on Nocturne, whose hide he forged into a great cloak to help protect him further. Gear: Artificer armour, Loi Pattern-Burning blade 'Drake's Heart', Bolt pistol, Drake scale cloak, Iron Halo Abilities: Master of close combat, over a century of combat and strategic experience, extreme stubborn streak, master forger [center][h3][i][color=39b54a]4th Company Chaplain Rixus, Preacher of Flame[/color][/i][/h3][/center] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/32/fb/d5/32fbd57dc18f188de300187e96c2bc8a.jpg[/img] Bio: Rixus has been attached to the fourth company for eighteen years now, keeping the faith of the Iron Lords, instilling in them faith in the Promethian cult of Nocturne. He has always been a stalwart companion and confidant of Captain Arash, always ready to help him lead the 4th company to victory once more. Gear: Crozius Arcanum, Plasma pistol Abilities: Talented in close combat, talented orator and speaker [h3][i][center][color=00aeef]Codicier Alkerus, Keeper of Flame[/color][/center][/i][/h3] [center][img]http://67.media.tumblr.com/30d8b64c5e3d9e3a410d54076dc38426/tumblr_nl0fo9Phsu1tp1stlo3_1280.png[/img][/center] Bio: A talented Psyker and warrior, Codicier Alkerus is one of five Librarians tasked with helping the Master of the Forge decode the Tome of Fire. He is here to help in guiding the Iron Lords to this planet, and eventually to the Obsidian Chariot. Although he has been with the Great Company for merely a year he has already grown accustomed to the Iron Lords. Gear: Force Sword, Bolt pistol, Artificer armor, Psychic hood Abilities: Powerful Psyker, skilled close combatant [h3][center][i][color=fff200]Veteran Sergeant Mar'sua, Firedrake[/color][/i][/center][/h3] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c3/fc/5f/c3fc5f7728a7a654e8c5d800a0222649.jpg[/img] Bio: A veteran Terminator Sergeant of the Salamanders first company the 'Firedrakes'. His career has spanned over a century and half, the last twenty years of which have beem spent in the First Company. A Veteran of many brutal campaigns, he has led men for a third of his career and his calm wise temperment have led many captains, including the fiery Arash, to seek his counsel. He has joined the Iron Lords on their mission on the orders of the Forgefather, ready to face any challenges ahead . Gear: Terminator Armor, Terminator Storm Shield, Thunder hammer Abilities: Veteran warrior, Powerful close quarters combatant [/hider]