Yellow Jackets

The Yellow Jackets are a Loyalist Second Founding Chapter of Space Marines of unknown origin.

Chapter History
The Yellow Jackets emerged as a distinct Chapter after the terror-filled era of the Horus Heresy. During the Great Purge, when the Imperium was still busily driving the remnants of the Traitor Legions of the wretched Warmaster Horus towards the Eye of Terror, the Yellow Jackets were cut off from the bulk of Imperial forces. The Chapter began a campaign of hit-and-run attacks launched from Thunderhawk Gunships. The sudden appearance of these warriors pinned down and paralyzed vast enemy forces and fear of their retribution prevented many a Planetary Governor from going over to the service of Chaos. In the ages since, the Yellow Jackets have continued to serve the Emperor of Mankind with distinction, including their heroic stand against Warlord Graznik and his mighty Ork WAAAGH!

Chapter Colours
The Yellow Jackets wear black coloured Power Armour, with yellow on the top of the helm, shoulder trim, lower legs and the Aquila. Two black rings are painted on the lower legs, emulating the disctinctive markings of their insect namesake. The inset of the right shoulder plate is painted in red and the markings designated squad-type are painted in yellow. Sergeants are designated by the skull symbol worn on their helms whilst officers are designated by their red-coloured helms. The right knee is painted in the company colour and the squad number is a black Roman numeral.

Chapter Badge
The Yellow Jackets' Chapter badge is a distinctive wasp painted in yellow on a black background.