The Sons of the Phoenix is a Loyalist Space Marine Chapter comprised entirely of Primaris Space Marines created from the genetic lineage of the Imperial Fists and raised during the Ultima Founding of ca. 999.M41.
Faithful to the Emperor and ritualistic in their battle cant, the Sons of the Phoenix pride themselves on plunging into the flames of battle.
They are constantly on crusade, which are led by their Chaplains. Their crusades are so impressive in spectacle they pave the way for the Imperial Creed to spread across the galaxy, and hence are followed by a great many holy men and women of the Adeptus Ministorum.
The Chapter's fleet was scattered by the opening of the Great Rift, and now the Sons of the Phoenix crusade to gather their forces back as one.
Chapter History
Sons of the Phoenix Chapter colour scheme, as displayed by Primaris Marine Brother Tibutio, 2nd Company. Sergeants display squad numbers on their left pauldron.
Sometime after their Founding, the Sons of the Phoenix were attacked by warbands of the Thousand Sons Traitor Legion from the Cult of Change.
During these attacks several members of the Chapter were taken captive in order to be used as specimens in the Thousand Sons' arcane experiments.
Notable Campaigns
- Wars of Antipathy (Unknown Date.M42) - Though the Sons of the Phoenix are a relatively new addition to the armies of the Emperor, during the Wars of Antipathy they won a reputation for levelling spectacular firestorms against the foe -- and for the fact that they would fight on through those flames without hesitation.
- War of Beasts (Unknown Date.M42) - The Sons of the Phoenix eagerly answered the call to aid the vitally important Imperial world of Vigilus. The presence of their 6 companies in Hyperia Hivesprawl had a galvanising effect on the Vigilant Guard and Adepta Sororitas who had long anticipated their coming.
- Nachmund Rift War (Siege of Dharrovar) (Unknown Date.M42) - Approximately 180-250 battle-brothers from the 3rd, 4th, and 6th Companies of the Sons of the Phoenix under the command of Captains Badron Aqhat and Nikkal Arishat participated in the Siege of Dharrovar.
Notable Sons of the Phoenix
- Captain Badron Aqhat - Captain Aqhat led the forces of the Chapter that participated in the Siege of Dharrovar during the Nachmund Rift War alongside Captain Nikkal Arishat.
- Captain Nikkal Arishat - Captain Arishat led the forces of the Chapter that participated in the Siege of Dharrovar during the Nachmund Rift War alongside Captain Badron Aqhat.
- Reclusiarch Tanithos Izavel - Izavel was among the forces of the Sons of the Phoenix that participated in the Siege of Dharrovar during the Nachmund Rift War.
- Lexicanium Baltzur Hammon - Hammon was among the forces of the Sons of the Phoenix that participated in the Siege of Dharrovar during the Nachmund Rift War.
Chapter Fleet
- Karth Victoris (Strike Cruiser) - During the Nachmund Rift War, Karth Victoris was part of the force that the Chapter committed to the Siege of Dharrovar.
- Lattachia Triumphan (Strike Cruiser) - During the Nachmund Rift War, Lattachia Triumphan was part of the force that the Chapter committed to the Siege of Dharrovar.
- Ash (Gladius-class Frigate) - During the Nachmund Rift War, Ash was part of the force that the Chapter committed to the Siege of Dharrovar.
- Blaze (Gladius-class Frigate) - During the Nachmund Rift War, Blaze was part of the force that the Chapter committed to the Siege of Dharrovar.
- Cinder (Gladius-class Frigate) - During the Nachmund Rift War, Cinder was part of the force that the Chapter committed to the Siege of Dharrovar.
- Ember (Gladius-class Frigate) - During the Nachmund Rift War, Ember was part of the force that the Chapter committed to the Siege of Dharrovar.
Chapter Appearance
Sons of the Phoenix helm insignia
Chapter Colours
The Sons of the Phoenix wear off-white Mark X Power Armour to display their purity. The Aquila or Imperialis on the chest is gold, as is the shoulder pauldron trim. The inset of the right pauldron is purple as is the right gauntlet and left knee plate. Chapter markings and unit designations are gold.
The gold squad tactical specialty symbol -- battleline, close support, fire support, Veteran or command -- is displayed on the right pauldron, while the inset of the left pauldron is white and proudly displays the Chapter's iconography.
The company number is displayed as a golden High Gothic numeral on the left knee plate or placed in the centre of the squad tactical specialty symbol on the right pauldron. An additional, smaller tactical specialty symbol is displayed next to the company number on the left knee plate, which designates the company's tactical specialty.
The standard Sons of the Phoenix helm is white. Unusually, the Sons of the Phoenix utilise the opposite colours to distinguish their sergeants and lieutenants. A Sons of the Phoenix sergeant is designated by a white helm with a single red vertical stripe, while a lieutenant is designated with a red helm.
Sons of the Phoenix sergeants display squad numbers on their left pauldron.
Chapter Badge
The Sons of the Phoenix's Chapter badge is a stylised black helm to which a star of the same colour is adjacent. A stylised black wing protrudes from the helm's bottom as black electric lightning bolts rise from the top.
Trivia
The Sons of the Phoenix were originally created by Maxime Pastourel, who described their background and design in White Dwarf (October 2017) and on his blog.
Sources
- Codex Chaos Space Marines - Thousand Sons (8th Edition), pg. 25
- Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition), pg. 68
- Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition) (Revised Codex), pg. 35
- Imperium Nihilus: Vigilus Defiant (8th Edition), pg. 88
- War Zone Nachmund: Rift War (9th Edition), pg. 30
- White Dwarf (October 2017), "Eavy Metal - Create your own Chapter," pg. 117
- Blog of Maxime Pastourel
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