


Warsmith Shon’tu and the Daemon Be’lakor, united in their desire to see Abaddon’s Black Crusade upstaged, launch an attack on Holy Terra itself. Still, much of the Imperial Fists’ lore is fleshed out with moments such as this:Īs matters transpire, the 3rd Company does not stand idle for long. Strangely the words “Black Templars” never turn up once, even when discussing the chapter’s successors. Ones that are unlike the “other forces of the Imperium (who) fight and die in order to preserve mankind’s holdings.” This is made clear with every major or detailed battle in the book has them on a crusade, and largely skipping over any of the siege conflicts they are supposedly most adept at.

His presence in the book is evident with such decisions as impressing upon the reader that the Imperial Fists are a “zealous” chapter who “never gave up the Great Crusade” and who are permanently on crusades, scattered across the galaxy.

Best known for the 5 th edition Codex: Space Marines he is one of the few writers to unite the majority of the fandom in a single opinion of any work. Handled by a team of writers, the book’s lore was headed by Matthew Ward.
Sentinels of terra captain series#
From the on-going Warzone series to codex supplements, the latest of which was the Imperial Fists focused Sentinels of Terra.Ĭontaining more lore than basic rules, it was obviously directed to try and flesh out the first founding chapter and the events surrounding its major character Captain Lysander. Inside this book, you'll find: - The history of the Imperial Fists and their relentless determination to live up to the exacting standards of their Primarch, Rogal Dorn - A detailed description of Chapter organisation and iconography - An Imperial Fists bestiary with a detailed background for Captain Darnath Lysander of the 1st Company and Captain Tor Garadon of the 3rd Company - Key background information on the Crimson Fists – the legendary successor Chapter of the Imperial Fists – and a bestiary of Pedro Kantor, their valiant Chapter Master - A showcase of stunningly painted Citadel miniatures - Rules for Captain Lysander, Captain Garadon and Chapter Master Pedro Kantor - Stratagems, Warlord Traits, Tactical Objectives, Relics of the Fists and the Geokinesis discipline, defining the ways that the Imperial Fists wage war - And more! You will need a copy of Codex: Space Marines and the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook to use the rules included in this codex supplement.With Games Workshop stepping up efforts to more heavily utilise the likes of Planetstrike, Cities of Death and Apocalypse, we have seen a spike in available rulebooks in recent years.
Sentinels of terra captain plus#
Inside this 64-page hardback codex supplement, you'll find everything you need to unleash the Imperial Fists in battle, plus thrilling lore and art to inspire your own collection. When not serving in their celebrated role as Sentinels of Terra, the Imperial Fists ply the stars aboard their matchless battle station, Phalanx, to defeat the Emperor's foes wherever they may be found. The Imperial Fists are the most stalwart of all Adeptus Astartes, and their stoicism in battle is legendary.
