Created: 2002.10.14 Updated: 2007.1.16 Viewed: 827 Page Viewed: 827

Knights Radiant

Knights Radiant

Geneseed: Unknown

Author: Brian Bell

Origin: As part of the most receint founding (26th Founding, 738.M41), the Knights Radiant are a relativly new chapter. Founded from unknown geneseed, they owe allegience to none, but the Emperor, himself. During the intial exercises, Tsutomu Ifukube was recognized for his leadership traits as well as for his purity and zeal for the emperor. He was elevated to Reclusiarch. Two other leaders also rose to prominance, Capt. Akira Hirata, and Codicier Ishiro Nakajima. After a few, initial, campaigns, the new (as yet unnamed) chapter was assigned to a joint venture between the Adaptus Mechanicus and Ordo Hereticus. The exploritor vessel Spiritu Reclamitor was sent on a mission to reclaim worlds for the Emperor of Manknid. The first few systems found only the trace of past inhabitation by humans. The 7th system held a thriving world of humanity, Kaiju. The Adaptus Mechanicus, found the world low in the technical scale (having lost all knowledge of nuclear, plasma, and warp technology), but of a mind-set that could easily adapt to the technology of the Imperium. The Missionarium found a local cult, the Shepherd of Mankind, who's centeral character had died and left a warning to look for his rebirth heralded by the appearance of a comet or meteor. The locals took the flair from the airbraking of the exploritor ship as the comet/meteor. The Missionarium was able to reinterpret this belief into the "correct" worship of the Emperor. In a cerimony, the local draped the newcommers, including the new space marine chapter, in bright yellow and orange colors. The new chapter took on this coloration. On the 21st system, Radiant, they encountered the first major opposition. The local populace had kept a technological culture, but seem entrenched and refused to accept the light of the Emperor. The local populace called in the local militia and fortified the Capital city. The missionarium lost 3 delegations. The (as yet unnamed) chapter was set on the plains outside of the city, guarding another delegation of missionarium. Tsutomu, Akira, and Ishiro were talking together while the exploritorium council took a break. The Adaptus Mechanicus were in favor of bypassing the world, and marking it for extermination. The Missionorium wanted to leave a garrison, to bring them back into the fold. While the chapter leaders were talking, all three had the same vision -- an alien force behind the planetary leadership. Tsutomu immediatly devised a plan. The main force of the chapter would make a strike at the flank of the defenders. This however, was a diversion. The Elite and Assault teams would don jumppacks and deep strike into the Capital stronghold. The assault teams found the locals unprepaird for this tactic and quickly took the upper floors of the Senate building. Almost at once they faced several Ensalvers. The assault teams were able to quickly dispatch of them. At once, the militias turned to race back and protect the Senate. This provided the opprotunity the Chapter needed. They were able to cut a path through the militia to reach the Senate building. Reinforcing the assault squads, they were able to break throgh the baracades and destroy the remaining Enslavers. After several hours of exchanging fire with the militia, the Chapter was able to present evidence, of the Ensalver's influence. The remaining Senate, was reformed and declared the Imperial forces as liberators and the Space Marines 'Knights Radiant'. The main city was left in the hands of the Missionarium and a chaple of Sisters of Battle, as the Exploritor force moved on. The Chapter took on the name Knights Radiant as their chapter name. The rest of the mission proved fruitful bringing over 100 worlds back into the fold of the Imperium.

World: None (petitioned to claim Kaiju and Radiant as homeworlds).

Organization: The Knights Radiant are known to employ elite assault teams

Doctrine: The Knights Radiant take both a measured and quick strike approach. They tend to create a firebase, but then use Fast Attack and Elite elements to disrupt the enemy's plans. While not specializing in close combat (like blood angels), they train equally hard in both firefight and close combat techniques. The Knights Radiant have a disdain for stealth and hiding. They put their trust in the Emperor and believe that they stand presenting the glory of Him on Earth. Let the enemy fear and tremble at the representatives of the Emperor!

Beliefs: The Knights Radiant have a deep, abiding belief that they have a special role to play in the battles of the Imperium. They strive to bring glory to the Emperor, and by doing so, themselves. Many of the Knights Radiant have adopted the "corrected" cult of the Shepherd of Mankind.

Battlecry: Glory of the Emperor!

Chapter Colors: Florcent Yellow and Orange halved. Aquilla and skulls in flat metal. Gold lenses on helmet. Specialists (Chaplains, Apothicaries, etc.) half the armor with their traditional colors.Thier chapter insignia is a iconic representation of a shield.

Chapter Traits:
Blessed Be the Warrior
Trust you Battle Brother
Aspire to Glory
Take Pride in Your Colors