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The Order of Waya Chapter

Warhammer 40k Space Marine Chapter 23rd Founding Late 37th Millennium Creator: Derrick J. Whitehead Jr. Advisor: Isaiah Mulvany

Chapter Motto

"The ground will shake. The skies will turn dark. Your walls will crumble. By the Emperor's will, We are coming.

Chapter Overview

The Order of Waya is a Siege/Attack Space Marine Chapter that was part of the 23rd Founding in the later part of the 37th millennium. The Order is a Crusade Fleet-based that was created to deal with the rising Chaos Pirates threat during the "Ghost Wars" in the 37th millennium. Although the Order loathes all whom serve the Chaos Lords, they share an extreme hatred for those serving the Plague Lord Nurgle. The Chapter's original name was the Siege Knights Chapter, but changed its name in the mid 38th millennium. The Order of Waya Chapter is also known as the Siege Wolves. The Order's Space Marine Brothers all receive heavy training in all flamer type weapons, bombardment weapons, and some brothers receive close range combat with the use of a shield. The Order has intensive training in armored transports, tanks, and vehicle deployments. With being a Fleet-based Chapter, the Chapter brings everything to each encounter they are engaged in. The Order tends to be more involved in siege warfare and defenses, but they are always on the hunt for any leads or rumors that involve the Chaos Pirates or Plague Cults. The mighty Wolfenrus is the flagship and Fortress Monastery of the Order. In the beginning of the Chapter, the was the Wolfenrus Flagship, two battle barges, and the massive Dictator-cruiser named the Dolletrus. Now in the 41st millennium, there is the Wolfenrus Fortress Monastery Flagship, the Dolletrus dictator-cruiser, Agar's Shield Battle barge, the Oceaneer Battle barge, and Metal Claw strike-cruiser. There is also eight escort vessels and over two dozen star fighters and bombers. The Order believes in a very heavily armored presence on any battlefield they take part in. The Chapter prefers to use their Vindicators and Whirlwinds as much as possible during sieges, but after the creation of their Hailstorms (Wyvern Variant) was the Order's true potential was achieved. They use many Razorbacks and Rhinos in most of their troop transports. Yet, the Chapter has only ever used Land Raider Redeemer types in all of their history. With the Order's air defenses, you will always see their Hunters and Stalkers on the battlefield. With all the Order's designs and modifications, none compare to the Chapter's elite Bloodfang Riders. A pure redesign and retro fitting of making an elite bike that can smash through enemy squads and still be fast enough to still be a bike. With all the redesigns, modifications, and upgrades, the Order's Tech-Marines are recognized across Imperial Space and to many Tech Priests in Adeptus Machinus. Although the Armory Division has much on their lists, the Chapter Brothers make sure they own equipment and weapons are up to code. Yet, every battle brother is throughly inspected by the Tech Marines before each encounter. Throughout the ages, the Order has become masters on using their Centurion Devastator and Assault armored units. The Chapter's prize siege weapons has always been the use of their powerful Leviathan Dreadnoughts. With all the secrets of the Order's Historium holds, no one knows exactly when the Chapter gained the devastating power of a Shadowsword in its arsenal. Since the creation of the Iron Sabertooth Strike Force in the final years of the 39th millennium, the Order gained an elite force at their disposal. They Iron Sabertooths are drop-pod specialists that gather valuable intelligence on enemy factions. They are not just a recon unit though, they have enough fire power and training that compares to a normal Space Marine Company. They are the best at intelligence and destruction. At any given time, they are always put out in missions. The Order of Waya Chapter is currently under command of Prime Chancellor Laeto Rossler in the 41st Millennium. Prime Chancellor Rossler must rebuild the Order's strength after a Full Scale Chapter Assault against the Nurgle Daemon Hordes. A great battle where Prime Chancellor Rossler defeated a Nurgle Daemon Prince in single combat and the mighty War Judges destroyed the Nurgle Prince's Heraldry. Over 400 battle brothers gave their lives in the most famous battle of the Order's History, The Battle of Totem Prime.

CHAPTER GENE-SEED

The Order of Waya Chapter has no true connection to any other chapter's gene-seed, many argue who does the Order's gene poll belong too. This argument is brought up because of the similarities to the Traitorous Legion Iron Warriors. The Order of Waya Chapter are very intelligent, extreme about all types of fortifications, problem solve at a high rate, are cross-trained on Mars, and tend have a suspicious nature towards others. All of the genes have all been pointed out by many other Chapters of the Imperium. Yet, they are different demeanors that sway the argument in other directions. The Order refuses to have or permit any type of Psykers in the Chapter and are in constant contact with the Order's Hierarchy. The Order believes if the Emperor wills it, it is their job to achieve it. Although some Chapters say that the Order's gene-seed might belong to the Imperial Fists, but most recognize the Iron Warriors theory to be true. Their hatred of Psykers has been past down through their history. It is also because of their gene-seed was modified from the beginning. Anyone in the Chapter's gene-pool that contains the ability to become Psykers offends goes insane and loses control of themselves. This is one of the jobs of the War Judges to eliminate any mistakes by making a Psyker from their gene-seed. With their natural high tolerance against Psyker abitlities, it is a dangerous mixture. So the Order has outlawed any type of Psykers come from their gene-pool and will kill any who are made. The Order does work along side them, but they trust no one completely with that power. The Order tends to take after the Black Templars in their Chapter's Military Doctrine and Formations, but it highly modified to suit the Chapter. The Order has learned much from the history of the infamous Black Templars Chapter. Yet, throughout history, the Order tends to put their own designs on how the chapter with their capabilities should be operate. This is because they are primarily siege orientated, but they are also Crusading Chapter. The Order's gene-seed is flawed in the fact of wishing to fight on their own at all times. With that argument, is still similar to the Iron Warriors. But the Order just doesn't wish to work with someone whom don't trust them, their abilities, or loyalty. With the Chapter's legacy perhaps leading back to the Iron Warriors, they really haven't made friends with other chapters. Yet it has never stopped the Order to assist anyone in battle. This is mainly due to the Order to test their natural abilities on any enemy fortifications and to prove themselves worthy. That also leads back to the Iron Warriors gene theory. All of these questions link back to the first Chapter's Master and Founder, Sven Agar. Master Agar was an extremely intelligent and capable problem solver when it came to matters of war. He was very dedicated to all armored tank and transport formations and sieges. Some say that there was a mutation that happened to give the Chapter a higher tolerance against the Psykers and their abilities. Which has never been confirmed or denied, but yet, they have one. With all of these arguments about the Chapter's gene-seed, many other Chapters of the Imperium don't completely trust the Siege Wolves. Although, it is rarely argued their loyalty to the Emperor or their results from their crusades across Imperial Space.

CHAPTER HISTORY

The Siege Knights Chapter was founding in the later part of the 37th Millennium. The Siege Knights Chapter didn't change their name till the mid 38th millennium. The Chapter took many years to get to full strength because of all of their intense training. Also during the time of the "Ghost Wars", some supplies were in limited. The Siege Knights Chapter started off as a "Codex Chapter", but was diverse in their deployment. Chapter Master Agar would pick all different types of units to mix and match how he wanted the siege assault teams to be. He rarely had a plan until he gathered as much information as possible. Master Agar had a simple aspect to battles, Seek and Destroy. He was an inspirational leader with a knack for breaking down enemies defenses. Although with all aspects of his life, he was impatient. He always needed to find enemies to hunt down. Master Agar was very aggressive with the Chapter in the art of war. Many say that Master Agar was a Warmonger. Master Agar was the first to volunteer the Chapter to any fight that was around. He didn't care if he had to fly his fleet across the whole entire Imperial Space just to get involved in an altercation. When times came between battles, he grew extremely suspicious that other Chapters were getting favoritism with the best battles. Master Agar was a man of very few words and with many personalities. He would often send out his fleet escort ships to search for anything he could get the Chapter involved in. In doing so, much of the Chapter was barely together as a whole for many years. If he believed that there may be altercations in a region, he started pulling his troops away from their additional training on Mars just to find out. This began many issues amongst the ranks. Poorly trained brothers couldn't preform to the best of their abilities and some were just unprepared. Although it was very unheard of, Master Agar still produced results upon the battlefield. Master Agar was always rushed into any fight, yet he was extremely calculated in any war zone. He may have been unprepared, but he always planned everything to perfection. Some mistakes though may never be forgotten.

The Pyramid of Ice's Fate 484.M38 to 487.M38

In the year of 484 in the 38th millennium, Master Agar heard of a situation brewing in a near by sector from their assigned territory. Rumors say that it was Pirates, others say it was Chaos Daemons, and some heard of traitorous Iron Warriors Legion in the sector. No one knew what was actually out there, but Master Agar took it upon himself to find out personally. Master Agar, taking no chances, sent an entire battle barge to the sector. The name of battle barge was the Pyramid of Ice. The 3rd Company was aboard and was accompanied with 40 Scouts, the 7th Reserve Company, and around 200 personnel and serfs aboard the barge. Master Agar gave strict orders to his men, destroy the threat at all cost. There was a grand total of just over 400 battle brothers and subjects on this voyage. For over 2 years in the sector, there wasn't anything major to report back to Master Agar and the Chapter. Than in the year 486 of the 38M, no word was sent out. During this time Master Agar grew impatient from not hearing any word for months on end. He started to grow impatient. The 1st Company and 4th Company were out on deployment during that year. By the end of the year, a batter escort vessel showed up in the Chapter's domain broadcasting on the Chapter's frequency. The survivors of the attack force that was sent out numbered only 46 out of 426. The Chapter sent out a boarding party to the vessel, to investigate what was the situation. As the survivors were cleared of all medical and mental procedures, Master Agar met with them promptly. Captain Stephone of the 7th Reserve Company was the the highest ranking of the survivors. Although badly injured, he wanted to see Master Agar before he died. With the help of Apothecaries, he was able to see and report to Master Agar to inform him of the great tragedy that occurred. While in the sector after the first 2 years, there was nothing besides minor tribal wars and skirmishes. Little did they realize that there was a Chaos Plague Cult controlling much of the sector that gathered together to deceive and destroy them. The Cult lured them to a planet under false pretenses and eliminated the entire 3rd Company. They fought with everything they had. The 7th Company sent as many troops as possible to assist, but it was to no avail. In a matter of 3 days, everyone was dead. Everyone left in the Chapter boarded Pyramid of Ice to try to mount an offensive attack against the Plague Cult, but there was to no avail. With limited man power and force, the Chaos Plague Cults fleet destroyed almost all of the transports and crippled the battle barge. The Pyramid of Ice was boarded by the Plague Cultists and were taking over the ship when the Captain of the ship drove the barge into their largest cruiser allowing them to escape in the last remaining escort vessel. After boarding the escort ship, they were all crew personnel of the barge and only 7 battle brothers. Captain Stephone told everything he could to Master Agar and brought back every piece of information and documents that he could carry before escaping. His only wish, was that there be vengeance against the Plague Cult. With his dying breathe, he asked forgiveness in their failure to eliminate the threat. Master Agar was furious of what happened to his men and the insult to the Chapter. After hearing everything, Master Agar called in all of his Chapter leaders to inform them of all that happened. He decided to bring all of what was left of the Siege Knights to eliminate the Chaos Plague Cult threat and revenge on all who were involved. Thus began "The First Wolf Crusade."

The First Wolf Crusade 488.M38 to 508.M38

Just after the "9th Black Crusade" started near the "Eye of Terror", the Siege Knights Chapter was in war preparations with Chaos Plague Cults forces. After the fall of the Pyramid of Ice and the devastating loss of battle brothers, Chapter Master Agar mustered 520 brothers to deal with this threat. Over the coarse of a two decades, the Siege Knights Chapter fought and chased this army of Chaos Plague Cultists across two systems. Master Agar was relentless in the pursuit, but never thinned out his forces too much. Victories were at a high rate after every planet or moon was cleared of every Cultist's presence. Captain Darrick Ti'Reger (Master Agar's second in command) and his 1st Company spared no one in their conquests. The massive Dolletrus (Dictator-class Cruiser) was precise and destructive in the sector against all enemy space craft. The Dolletrus eliminated enemy crafts from such a distance, nothing could even come close to the Chapter's Fleet. With many victories across the systems, there was also an extreme loss of personnel to the Chapter. As Master Agar pursed them, more of his Chapter fell. Although many brothers died, there were far more of the Chaos Plague Cultists and their sympathizers that fell in every encounter. The Chapter wasn't leaving survivors anywhere of the enemy. This conflict was nearing it's final ending when the Plague Sorcerers were dwindling in numbers and power. The Chaos Plague Cult's primary ship was crippled and force to land on a near by moon, Master Agar gathered all of his men. By this point, the 520 brothers he started with were down to just over 300 men strong. He sat down with his leaders and started to plan their attack to the letter to eliminate the last remaining Chaos Plague Cultists. This last battle has two names: to most it is known as "The Fall of Totem", but known as "Agar's Sacrifice" by the Chapter Historians.

The Fall of Totem (508.M38) (Agar's Sacrifice)

Chapter Master Sven Agar's strategy was perfect down to the letter. His Siege/Attack Company was in the midst of the siege, while the Chapter's Veteran Company was clearing out the left flank. His last Company was in reserves along side of him, sending reinforcements where ever is needed. Everything was going as planned, the Chapter was winning with extremely low death rate. And than, disaster stuck. A young Imperial Knight House, named "House of Totem" was chasing down the pack of Renegade Knights. Without much notice, the Renegade Knights landed right behind Master Agar's position. Master Agar tried to get his troops back in formation and prepare for anything that may be coming their way. The "House of Totem" were down to two fully working Knights and one partially damaged. One of the three Renegade Knights turned to face the young Noble house, while the other two Renegade Knights were heading straight for the Chaos Plague Cultist's defensive line that the Siege Knights Chapter was assaulting. The Renegade Knights were searching for any type of allied assistance they could find. There was no way of stopping them in time. With Master Agar's quick thinking moved the reserve company out of the way while only taken minor damages from the Renegade Knights that ran through them. This quick thinking, saved many lives, but unified the two enemy forces. As they passed, Captain Darrick Ti'Reger took his 1st Company over to the Siege Company to unify the fighting force. Captain Ti'Reger sent messengers back to Master Agar while the Veterans destroyed any Chaos Plague forces while the Siege Company was regrouping. As Captain Ti'Reger unified the two companies, Master Agar and the Reserve Company began to assist the "House of Totem" with the remaining Renegade Knight. The "House of Totem" was in a fierce battle against the Renegade Knight. As the untested Totem Knights were in battle, they began to take on far to much damage. Master Agar designed a plan to assist the young Knights to deal with the Renegade Knight. As the two forces were dealing with the remaining Knight, Captain Ti'Reger designed a plan to handle the new threat. The plan was to use tactics of deception to lure out the Chaos forces in different directions to easily flank them. While Captain Ti'Reger's forces were eliminating the Chaos forces, Master Agar forces were using "hit and run" tactics to disrupt the remaining massive Renegade Warden. The "House of Totem" lost one of their Knights to this massive Renegade Knight. As the Lord of the Noble House, who was previously injured from battle, he decided to work with the Siege Knights Chapter to eliminate the threat. As Master Agar and his Reserve Company was setting up their trap to deal with the Renegade Warden, it was the Totem Knights responsibility to drive it back into the impending trap. Every weapon that Master Agar had was utilized for this one moment against the Renegade Warden. The Lord of the Totem House used his broken Knight to push back to Warden into the kill zone, while barely escaping the onslaught. As the smoke cleared, the massive Warden fell by the hands of the Master Agar's plan. While that was occurring, Captain Ti'Reger's men were in constant battle against the remaining Chaos Plague forces. His well executed plan laid waste to all of the enemy forces. Yet, not doing much damage to the two Renegade Knights. His reconnaissance teams all reported their findings on what the Renegade Knights were doing. It seemed that they were just looking for resupply and trying to establish an exit strategy. With that in mind, he sent word to Master Agar to let him know where they were and what they were doing. Captain Ti'Reger reformed all of his men to prepare for the final push against the Chaos forces and to deal with the remaining two Renegade Knights. The Totem's Crusader Knight assisted the Siege Knights Chapter with this battle. As Master Agar and the rest of the forces ascended upon the battlefield accompanied by the Totem Knights. Master Agar was amazed to see how well Captain Ti'Reger and the Chapter was fairing against a superior the enemy force. Captain Ti'Reger was orchestrating a flawless plan, but was missing one of the Renegade Knights during the battle. He requested that Master Agar and the rest of the Chapter assist the Totem Knights in dealing with it. As the battle was pressing on in their favor, Master Agar found the missing Renegade Knight as it was charging right at Captain Ti'Reger's position. Master Agar grabbed at tank bomb and ran up the side of the broken vessel, while everyone was firing upon the charging Knight. The Renegade Knight wasn't stopping no matter how much damage they were inflicting to it. While the Renegade Knight came in closer, all you heard over the communicator was Master Agar shouting: "May the Emperor live forever and may my Wolves bring order to the Chaos." As those words echoed across comms, Captain Ti'Reger and the Siege Knights Chapter looked up to see Master Sven Agar jumping off the broken vessel towards the charging Renegade Knight. He armed the bomb in his hand and aimed it straight towards the opened part of the damage Renegade Knight. As the two of them collided, the tank killer bomb exploded. Master Agar sacrificed himself for the Chapter and for the Emperor. Captain Ti'Reger saw Master Agar's helmet tumbling down the fallen ship. He turned to the remaining brothers and commanded all units to crush the remaining Plague Cults. He lead all units in a final push against the remaining Cultists. In the final moments of battle, the remaining Renegade Knight somehow boarded a vessel and escaped with the remaining two Plague Sorcerors. The Lord of the "House of Totem" died from his injuries, leaving only the one Noble Knight Crusader. The Noble was furious with the Lord's final wish. That wish was the that the entire Totem House die with him. While the Totem Knights were exchanging their final words, Captain Ti'Reger searched for his fallen Master's helmet. Going through all the the rumble, Captain Ti'Reger found his mentor's helmet and vowed to carry on in his honor and vengeance against the Chaos horde.

The Order of Waya (510.M38)

After the rise and fall of the First Wolf Crusade, Master Sven Agar died in protecting what was most important to him, his Chapter. Captain Darrick Ti'Reger was his successor and now became Master of the Siege Knights Chapter. Although after The First Wolf Crusade ended, the Chapter was in dire need to rebuild. At only 23% strength and one of their barges destroyed, there was only one path to take. While preparing to leave the sector, the last remaining Knight of the "House of Totem" had no where to go and no means of travel. Captain Ti'Reger offered some assistance. Captain Ti'Reger made his first decision that day as the new Chapter Master, he welcome the Noble Knight to come back to their fleet with them. Strangely enough, he also ordered that the Renegade Knights machines to be salvaged for anything that might assist the Noble and remnants of the House of Totem. As the remaining of the Chapter ascends on their flagship Wolfenrus, newly appointed Master Ti'Reger must attend to many issues towards the Chapter's future. Many of the issues involve with the Chapter's strength, armored corp, and the Chapter's Serf element. The Chapter strength and armored corp was something that took time and training, while the Chapter's Serf element needed to be addressed. With becoming the new Chapter Master, he promised change was coming. During his previous battle during the First Wolf Crusade, he realized how remarkable the Chapter prevailed against greater odds in a completely different formation that he designed. Master Ti'Reger also realized the use and assistance of the great Imperial Knights. Much was to be considered by Chapter Master Ti'Reger. Master Ti'Reger brought in manuals, designs, and his most trusted companions to decide what new direction the Chapter should be organized and new battle formations. Some of the manuals brought was from the most well known Crusading Chapter in Imperium Space, the Black Templars. Since the chapter was a Crusading Chapter from the beginning, the newly appointed Chapter Master felt very strongly about getting back to the origins of the Chapter. Master Ti'Reger also started appointing new Captains and promoted others to higher ranks. He brought in every leader he could to maximize every aspect of the Chapter.

The House of Totem

He also spent much time on getting to know the last remaining Noble of the "House of Totem". At request of the Noble Knight, he desired only a few people in the Chapter know his real existence. With that in mind, only Master Ti'Reger, Forge Master Greintus, Fleet Master Marcon Recan, and Newly appointed Chief Chaplain Coronus Mulvanne knew the Noble Knight's true identity. Dealing with the last remaining Totem Knight, he desired to become a Freeblade Knight to exclusively on hunt down any Chaos Plague Cults. Although the Chapter tried to encourage him to stay, his mind was made up. He did however had some requests of the Chapter. His main request was to help the young Noble House survive. The children and families of the Nobles of Totem had nowhere to go or any way to protect themselves. Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger sent word to the young house, that the Chapter was to assist in their well being from now on after explaining what occurred in the last conflict. He also informed the house, they will be accompanying the Chapter's Fleet until a suitable home will be found. The now Freeblade Knight wished that he was killed with the rest of the Totem Knights and to be known as "Stoneclad". It was a strange request, but the Chapter obliged the Knight. To all records of the "House of Totem" all members died during the battle. During the next year, the Chapter retro-fitted a escort vessel for The Freeblade Knight Stoneclad and said farewell to him before gathering the Totem House families. The Freeblade swore that he will assist the Chapter on any war zone, they need only to send word.

Chapter Laws and Guidelines

Over the coarse of a full decade, Master Ti'Reger implanted new laws and guidelines for the Chapter. He also installed an entire new battle formation for the Chapter moving forward into the future. One of the many changes he made was the most important of all, the changing of the Chapter's name. He chose the "Order of Waya". This was mainly out of respect and the final words of the Chapter's former Master, Sven Agar. Ultimately, the entire Chapter was behind his decision. Master Ti'Reger came up with new laws and guidelines for the Chapter. All are still in use to this very day. These are the following laws and guidelines:

1. Prime Chancellor: the Chapter Master will now known as the Prime Chancellor of the Order of Waya Crusade Chapter. 2. Chancellors: All Chapter Captains will be called Chancellors. Although in the Order there is different ranks of Chancellors, to the rest of Imperial Society, all Chancellors carry the rank of Captain. 3. Chancellor Hierarchy: there is four different types of Chancellors. Knight Chancellor (Veteran Chancellor), Wolf Chancellor (Siege Rampart Commander), Strike Chancellor (Strike Commanders), and Chancellor (Reserve and Scout Commanders). The ranking of the Chancellors is (highest to lowest): Knight, Wolf, Strike, than Chancellor. Although some Chancellors also carry the rank of Master Class. 4. War Judges: The War Judges are the Order's Honor Guard. There will never be more than 10 at any point in time. The War Judges to begin with the change are the Order's Champion, Knight Judge (Assault Type), Wolf Judge (Devastator Type), Word Judge (Master of Signal), Order's War Battle Standard. All War Judges are consider to be part of the Order's High Council. 5. Siege Ramparts: The Chapter siege fighting forces will be known as Siege Ramparts. All Siege Ramparts will consist of no more than 250 battle brothers strong. For companies structure for a Siege Rampart, an Attack Company will always go with a Reserve Company. After this basic pairing, the Wolf Chancellor and Chancellor will decide the rest of the troops to fill the margin of total troops. There is only 3 Siege Ramparts in the chapter. Out of the 3 Siege Ramparts available, only 2 are allowed to be away from the Chapter's Fleet and Fortress Monastery. 6. Full Scale Chapter Assault: During a Full Scale Chapter Assault, the Prime Chancellor will lead 2 full Siege Ramparts, Veteran Company (1st Company), and whatever support he deems worthy to bring. The Prime Chancellor can bring up to 80% of the Chapter along with. 20% must stay to protect the Fortress Monastery, Fleet, and any Strongholds. 7. Outlawed Presence in the Order: Chapter will still not use any type of Psykers (Librarians or any other type) or permit the making of any from their gene-seed. The Order will no longer use any Ironclad Dreadnought Designs, Attack Bikes, or Stormhawk Interceptors. 8. House of Totem: The Order is now responsible for the care and protection of the "House of Totem" families and servants. The Chapter will assist with all battlefields they are involved in. Although over time, it is up to future Prime Chancellors to decide when to aid them in their endeavors. Order of Waya (continued) Under leadership of Prime Chancellor Darrick Ti'Reger, the Order quickly came around to the new laws and guidelines appointed to them. Many new Chancellors were quick to act and train under the new formations. It took around 200 years to get the Order back up to full strength and complete everyone's training. They Order lost one of their battle barges before the First Wolf Crusade, but than gained another after the rebuild. The new battle barge name was "Oceaneer". The Prime Chancellor also renamed their remaining battle barge "Agar's Shield", name after the fallen former Chapter Master. Some were still concerned, but after the Order started sending out their Siege Rampart forces, no one could argue with the results. Low casualty rate, well executed plans, and high moral; the newly appointed Chancellors were amazed by all of what they could accomplish. With new units of battle brother squads called the Wolf Knights, Siege Shields, Bloodfang Bikers, and the infamous War Judges; the Order became an elite crusading force. As his predecessor before him, Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger was brilliant tactician and had extreme problem solving skill. He could meet with his staff and lay down orders with ease. In the beginning, after the reform, Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger instructed everyone in high command to his will. He masterminded all sieges and deployments. After decades, he put all responsibility back to the Chancellors to make them grow as tacticians on the battlefield. With the redesign of the Chapter, none was more important of the newly designed Codex. To become a more Crusading Chapter, Prime Chancellor took many things in consideration. With remaining a Siege/Assault Chapter, the Order had to become more self-reliant and more fierce. As for the redesign of the Order's Codex, it went as follows:

1st Company: (Veteran Company) 2 Veterans Squads 2 Assault Veteran Squads 3 Sternguard Veteran Squads 2 Terminator Squads Wolf Knights Squad Assault Squad Venerable Dreadnought Leviathan Dreadnought Command Squad

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Companies: (Attack Companies) Siege Shield Squad (10 men) Bloodfang Bikers (5 bikes) Wolf Knights Squad (10 men) 3 Tactical Squads (30 men total) 2 Devastator Squads (20 men total) 2 Assault Squads (20 men total) Terminator Squad (5 men) Dreadnought Command Squad A Variety of tanks, personnel carriers, and other war machines.

5th, 6th, and 7th Companies: (Reserve Companies) 3 Tactical Squads (30 men total) 2 Assault Squads (20 men total) 2 Devastator Squads (20 men total) 2 Centurion Assigned Armors  Siege Shield Squad (10 men) Terminator Squad (5 men) Dreadnought Command Squad A Variety of tanks, personnel carriers, and other war machines

Strike Companies (8th and 9th Companies) 4 Tactical Squads 2 Assault Squads 2 Devastator Squads Command Squad 2 Dreadnoughts A Variety of Rhinos, Land Speeders, Bikes, and Artillery

Scout Company: (10th Company) 6 Scout Bike Teams (3 Bike per) 12 Scout Teams (5 men per) 6 Sniper Scout Teams (5 men per) Chancellor (Chancellor of the 10th Company will always be The Oder's Master of Recruits)

The Armory Branch

The Order's Armoury Branch, it consists of all Tech-Marines and their Servitors. While remaining in charge and former advisor to Master Agar, Forger Master Ja'Frey Grientus, regained his responsibilities when Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger gained control over the Chapter. Much more was expected of the Forge Master. With all of the new laws and standards to the Chapter, Prime Chancellor requested for more artillery and armored forces. Up for the task, Forge Master Grientus brought on board the Imperial Forces Wyvern. The Forge Master decided that it must become stronger to suit the needs of the newly reformed Chapter. Adding on more defensive shielding and longer barrels, the Forge Master knew that it could be a major impact in battle. Although, the Forge Master knew it would be limited due to its natural abilities. With that in mind, they renamed the Wyvern variant: Hailstorm. With the addition of the Wolf Knights, Bloodfang Bikers, and Siege Shields, Forge Master Grientus put his experience to the test. Adding more diversity to the Chapter in combat, meant more offensive and defensive weapons. It also meant more responsibilities for the Armory Branch. Everything that the Armory Branch designed and achieved was well documented and sent to the Adeptus Mechanicus and Mars for their approval. The Wolf Knights were inspired from the knights of ancient medieval ages. The Warrior Space Marines were armed with power swords and shields. They needed more agile armor but still powerful. All of the Wolf Knights went through extensive training to become masters of the sword and shield and close quarter combat. The Siege Shields went through extra training as well, but there primarily uses are for sieges. The reason they uses shields are to protect themselves and others as they move towards their point of sieging. Although much of their additional training were in Squad movements and tactics. The Bloodfang Bikers were more of a remodeled Bike Squad. They did however receive additional training in movements and terrain deployments. The bikes were still made for speed and rough terrain, but also able to drive straight through enemy formations. The Tech-Marines had 10 different designs before finally agreeing upon one. The two most heavily designed and maximum additional training involved from the redesigned of the Chapter, was the War Judges and the secret Shadowsword tank. Both of these additions took years of training and experimenting to become perfect fighting force for the Order. The War Judges were some of the top ranked battle brothers in the Order. These elite brothers not only proved themselves on the battlefield, but off it as well. They were the most fierce warriors and yet the most trusted over anyone. The War Judges are the "Order of Waya" infamous Honor Guard. They were also part of Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger's High Council. The centuries it took just to become part of War Judges legacy of bloodshed, tactical judgements, advanced training, leadership roles, and unbelievable loyalty. Many of the War Judges are compared to other Chapter's Master Classes. The Order's Champion is the same as any other Chapter's Champion. The Word Judge is similar to a Chapter's Master of Signal. The Wolf Judge is compared to a Chapter's Master of Relics. The Knight Judge is quite similar to a Chapter's Lord Executioner. Although the Order's Chapter Battle Standard doesn't have a Judge in his title, barely anyone holds more respect and honor as he carries. The Wolf Judge, Knight Judge, and Word Judge will have the right to take control of any Siege Rampart or Strike Company they are assigned to at any point in time by the Prime Chancellor. All types of Chancellors would be honored to have any War Judge during any situation. Not only for their experience, but for the moral boost that they instantly insert to all battle brothers of the Order. Although, the Order's Champion tends to primarily work exclusively with the Veteran Company. Although the War Judges are the elite Honor Guard to Prime Chancellor, he believes they should always be helping with the Order in all battle fronts. After every type of requests given to Forge Master Grientus, none was more exciting than the mighty Imperial Shadowsword. It was the only part of the armory that no one ask questions about, they were just excited to have that power in the Order. Although a major issue with the Shadowsword was space for the battle brothers who might have the honor of operating it. In the end, it was to be operated by one Tech-Marine Brother and 10 Servitors. With no confirmation to any story, it is said that an Imperial Navy vessel was stolen by Chaos Pirates and they accidentally ran into the Order's Champion and the Veteran Company. In which, the Pirates paid for their crimes against the Imperium in blood. Some say that it was a gift from the Adeptus Mechanicus on Mars for everything they are involved in with each other. Others say it was a salvage from a siege that the Order assisted in. Yet, most believe it was a gift from their involvement with the remaining Nobility and families from the "House of Totem." None of those were ever confirmed. Prime Chancellor stripped all record of its origins from the Order's Historium to insure its secrecy.

The Boki Faction and Tribunal (518.M38)

Prime Chancellor refigured much of the entire Order. He decided to bring back much of the origins of the Chapter. One of the most daring changes ever made was with the Chapter's Serf Faction. In the beginning of the Chapter's creation, the human serfs were treated poorly by some. Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger changed all of that. He brought in all the high ranking serfs in the Chapter and ask them what changes would they like to have and any roles they wish to fill in the Order. He informed them to talk to the people and return in seven days to convene with him and the Order's High Council. After seven the days there was an intense council meeting that day. The five human serfs were completely intimidated the moment they walked in. There was Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger, all five of his newly appointed War Judges, the Knight Chancellor, Forge Master Grientus, Chief Chaplain Coronus Mulvane, and Fleet Master Marcon Recan. The very first question and comment the serf leaders asked was: "Why does this matter? We are the Chapter's Serfs. We swore loyalty and servitude to the Chapter." The Prime Chancellor answered without hesitation: "If we, as a Chapter, will survive throughout the years. We must be able to see eye to eye. You are, and will always be, part of the Order of Waya and our history. We fight for the Emperor and to protect all of his people and domain. That includes you." Every Brother who was on the Order's High Council, stood up with respect and honor to the Prime Chancellor and to the human serfs. The serf leaders than asked: "What would you like from us?" Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger turned and said: "We would like to have two of you join this council and represent the human faction of the Order. We would also like for you to decide on some titles for yourselves. Also we would like to train some of you in more advanced combat. But most importantly, we need you to become the Historians and Keepers of the Order's Historium." There was many arguments and statements made that day in the Order's High Council, but everyone agreed on all final arrangements that included all serf requests and additions. Although the Prime Chancellor granted them more than expected, he excepted more from them in return. The human serf element had a name already picked out for themselves, they wished to be called the Boki. From that day forward the human faction of the Order was named the Boki, and its people were called Rumites. They were still responsible for their current jobs to continue though, but they were given new ones. The Boki responsibilities were:

-Artificers (Tech-Marines) -Medicae (Apothecaries) -Monitors (Messengers) -Sacratium (Chaplains) -A Master of Refectorium -An Ordinator of the House -Waya Fleet Defense and Offense -Maintenance of the Waya Fleet -Historians and Keepers to the Order's Historium -Builders and Architects

Some of these jobs the Rumites, formerly known serfs, already had and didn't any problem keeping them. One of their major requests was to be better trained in combat for the glory of the Emperor and the Order of Waya. With the over abundance of the human element in the Waya Fleet after the First Wolf Crusade, some wished to also become part of any settling population and its protectors. This became an important issue because of the rise of men and women swearing loyalty and commitment to the Order. Prime Chancellor agreed to almost everything just as long as the Boki numbers never drop below tolerated levels. Every position in the Waya Fleet must be filled before considering any settlements or strongholds populace from the Order's Boki Ranks. There will always be enough Rumites to be able to preform all duties and to train their replacements in the future. Prime Chancellor decided after days of meetings, the Boki must form a council on their own and will represent the entire human element of the Order. Thus, the Boki Tribunal was created. The Prime Chancellor said there will be two representatives of the Boki Tribunal who will sit on the Order's High Council. He also informed them that he controls all outcomes of the High Council and tell must abide by them. He will though, take any concerns or requests into consideration. After all was arranged and agreed upon, the Prime Chancellor made a new law for them.

Law and Guidelines 9: All human personnel, new and old, in the Order will be known as the Boki. It's people will be known as the Rumites. The Boki Tribunal is the ruling officials of the Rumites. The Prime Chancellor will still have final say in all regards and actions over the Boki Faction of the Chapter.

The Chancellors took it upon themselves to train 2 Platoons of fighting men and each Platoon have the fighting force of 30 men each. Forge Master Grientus informed the newly Boki Tribunal that armor, weapons, and armored vehicles will take time, but they will get them. He also trained two Tech Enginseers for the Boki Attack Force. Chief Chaplain Mulvane and the Chaplains agreed that there must be a more advanced educational system in place for the Boki to succeed and prosper. The yet unestablished Apothecaries faction of the Order, wished to train some Medicaes for more advanced medical treatments and procedures. While Fleet Master Recan gave the Boki Faction an escort ship to be converted and retrofitted to the Boki primary Waya Fleet's vessel. Although, Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger remained in charge of servitude and enrollment proceedings. There was around 800 men, women, and children requesting to become part of the Order after the First Wolf Crusade. There were over 1600 Rumites in the Boki Faction when the Boki Tribunal was created. After this new guideline and law was now part of the Order of Waya, Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger had something very rare indeed. He had the upmost loyalty, honor, and absolute respect of every living soul of the entire Order.

The Order's Historium

The Order's Historium is a historian branch of the Order. It keeps all records of the events, battles, crusades, and missions of the history of the Order and the Imperium. After the creation of the Boki Tribunal, female Rumites that worked exclusively as Monitors now work for the Order's Historium are known as Flame Oracles. The Flame Oracles are in charge of all historic recordings of the Order and the Imperium. Flame Oracles swear loyalty for life to the Order of Waya to become one and are only all female. The Flame Oracles are similar to monks of ancient times. They preserve and document everything to the best of their abilities to learn and teach anyone who wishes it. They not only preserve and document the Order's history, but the history of everywhere the Order goes in Imperial Space. They also keep a detailed record of all whom ever served in the Order of Waya. Flame Oracles copy as much information from all settlements they visit or where ever the Order passes through. Besides the twelve Flame Oracles, there is about 50 Rumites that work at the Order's Historium. For the Historium's defenders, they are called Uktina Knights. Each Uktina Knight are some of the more advanced sword brothers amongst the Order, but differ in many ways. All Uktina Knights travel with their Rumite Squires everywhere. Although there were only six Uktina Knights in the beginning. All Uktina Knights used chainswords and plasma pistols while their Squires used either flamers or shotguns. Every time a Flame Oracle is sent out to gather information anywhere, an Uktina Knight and his squire follows. They are there to protect and defend the Oracle at all times. But their sole purpose is the protect the information they bestow. On most occasions, when a Flame Oracle is sent to a settlement, the Order also sends a Squad for assist the Uktina Knight. It is most important that the Order keeps track of all history of the Order and the Imperium throughout time and space. The Order never hesitates to spread the Word of the Emperor where they travel. The Order's Historium also assists in recruitment for the Order and the Waya Fleet.

Expedition Ru'Kahn (005.M39)

It took nearly five centuries for the Order of Waya Chapter to be completely back to full strength and to test every new improvement and addition of their remodeled chapter. After gathering all remaining Nobles of the "House of Totem" and their families across the galaxy. The Totem Nobles ships stayed within the Waya Fleet. The Totem Nobles worked with and supported the Order while always searching for a new home. The Order was also searching and hunting down all the enemies in each sector the went to. The Order became known as an Expansion Crusade Chapter. Though the Totem Nobles were more refined centuries before, they became more tribal and a questing Noble House. Gathering as much information as they could, selling and trading valuables, and taking on quests across each sector; the Totem House started to regain honor and prestige across the regions of Imperial Space. The Totem Nobles were grateful of everything the Order has done for them, but it didn't stop them from taking advantage of their situation. The Boki Faction turned into a favorable asset to the Order. Not only with their growth, but also with recruitment and stability over the centuries. They believed that with the honor bestowed upon them, they will give their lasts breathe to help fight and defend the Order of Waya. As the Order came across a war torn sector, Prime Chancellor was contacted by members of the Navigators. They came aboard the Wolfenrus to speak to the Prime Chancellor himself to ask for assistance from the Order. The Prime Chancellor was amazed to see how much information the Navigators had on this sector. Apparently, it was a staging area for the Greenskin hordes of WAAAGH. The Prime Chancellor already decided that this sector must be purge and protected by the Order. All of the Order's High Council was in agreement as well. But to the Order's surprise, the Nobles of the House of Totem also wish to purge this sector and to settle in this sector. When Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger asked why, the Totem Nobles informed him that it was prefect for settling because of the Navigator routes, Rogue Traders presence, and also they could help establish order in the sector. Knowing of the oath he swore and the law he created, the Prime Chancellor agreed that this sector must be reclaimed and protected in the Emperor's name. Thus was the beginning of the Second Wolf Crusade.

The Second Wolf Crusade (006.M39 to 074.M39)

In the beginning of the Second Wolf Crusade, Prime Chancellor took control of the entire Crusade fighting force. There was the Noble Totem House with their two Knight Paladins, a small reconnaissance fighting force of the Navigators, some settlers and military forces on different planets, and the Order of Waya Chapter at full strength. Also by this time, an extremely well trained Boki Attack Force grew into a small armored company. Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger sent word to the Freeblade Knight Stoneclad for assistance in the new Crusade. There were many reasons to call upon Stoneclad, but too many high ranking officers, there was only one Freeblade Knight they have worked with regularly. The Navigators were in charge of finding out where the enemy was coming from and also where there were attacking. The Navigators main vessels were also protected by most of the Waya Fleet. The Wolfenrus and the Dolletrus were the two primary Crusade Warships. The Oceaneer was primarily suited for all major planet incursions and often was sent out with the Crusading Forces. The Order's Siege Ramparts were rotating each war front battlefield, while the the Order's Strike Companies chased after every lead of the Waaagh. The Freeblade Knight Stoneclad rotated between the Siege Ramparts. The Boki Attack Force assisted the Totem Knights in every battlefield they encountered. The Boki wished to prove themselves to the Order as a worthy addition to the crusade. Although the Navigators assisted primarily to Space Conquests, their reconnaissance around the sector was invaluable. The Werewolf Company (Veteran Company) earned their nickname a crossed every encounter with the Waaagh. They were merciless and vengeful against all Greenskins they found. The Flame Oracles were sent in to gather information, establish communications, and assist in recruitment against the Waaagh. From the previous Crusade, Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger learn a valuable lesson. Start from one planet and finish it, before moving to the next. Much of the Crusade Force wished to attack every planet sooner and elimate every threat quickly with everything they had. The Prime Chancellor simply put it as no one knows exactly how much of the Waaagh is here and there could be a threat not seen yet. It took years before cleansing the Waaagh threat from every planet in the system. There was seven planets and around 16 moons to search. Which didn't involve the two space stations that were over run with Greenskins. The Order was calculated and patient in all aspects of the Crusade. With creating outposts on each planet and bringing as much security as possible. Much of the Boki Faction were sent to assist with each outposts that was constructed. Over a two decades went by before coming to 5th planet in the system, Ru'Kahn. With all intel they gathered, it was the most suitable planet in the sector and a lot of Greenskin presence there. By this time, the Crusade Forces reclaimed two planets, four moon bases, and one space station. Freeing over 4,000 people. Although claiming the space station, the 9th Company, lost over half of its brothers.

The Siege of Ru'Kahn

Prime Chancellor gathered all Crusade Leaders to devise a plan. Within two days, the assault of Ru'Kahn was planned. Although, the Crusade Leaders also planned the assault on the last space station as well. With all the casualties to all Crusade Forces, this plan should eliminate 60% of the remaining Waaagh presence in the sector. On the last space station, the Greenskins turned it into a rally point for their flight and it's the current residence of the Waaagh General whom is in charge of the invading force. The people of this sector wished to reclaim it if possible, but knew it wasn't their choice. With all of the Waaagh Fleet there, they didn't have much of a choice. On the planet Ru'Kahn, much of the Greenskin Horde were rampaging for village to village. This was because Ru'Kahn was the most settled in the sector. Prime Chancellor and the other Crusade Leaders planned this mission carefully. They were going to attempt on saving as much human life as possible. The plan was that the Order would send 2 Siege Ramparts, the Werewolf Company, half of the Scout Company, and what was left of the 9th Company to cleanse the planet of Ru'Kahn. Which in turned meant, the Order of Waya Chapter sent almost 700 battle brothers to the planet's surface. Besides the Order's forces, the Totem Knights sent both of their Knight Paladins, the Boki Attack Force (of roughly 80 men), and the Freeblade Knight Stoneclad all went to Ru'Kahn. The Crusade Forces wished to send a large force to the planet, mainly because most of the Greenskins were there. Secretly, the Order's Shadowsword went with as well. While the Crusade Force landed on Ru'Kahn, the Waya Fleet sent almost everything they had at the Waaagh at the last major space station in the sector. All factions of the Crusading Force decided to eliminate most of the Waaagh in these two decisive battlegrounds. The plan went brilliantly. The defenses around the Waaagh controlled moon base fell quickly to the Crusading Fleet. All Waaagh ships were destroyed quickly and efficiently. Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger took his War Judges and around one hundred brothers to cleanse the space station itself. The Waaagh General fell to the Prime Chancellor himself in final combat. The Crusade Fleet was precise in destroying all Waaagh space worthy vessels. While on the planet of Ru'Kahn, the Crusade Forces were in many intensive battle. As the Crusade Fleet was in battle, all of the Allied Forces on the planet came together against the Greenskin Horde. In a mere matter of months, the Allied Forces that was on the planet crushed every Greenskin they came a crossed. Every time the Waaagh lost, they retreated towards another Waaagh gathering point. The plan was simple, destroy as many as possible to let what was left retreat. The Allied Forces on the planet forced all the Waaagh into one uninhabited village. As the Greenskins were being forced all together, the Allied Forces bombarded the entire area and surrounding area of where the Waaagh were. The Allied forces didn't stop for 2 days. Although the Allied Forces were completely out numbered by a 6 to 1 odds in the Greenskins favor. After two days of being bombarded and fired upon, the forces were almost equal. By this point of the Crusade, all the Allied Crusade Forces gathered together for one last battle. The Order of Waya Chapter was best suited for the frontline of the final assault, the Totem Knights and Stoneclad refused to let them go alone. The Navigators stayed in space with the rest of the Crusade Fleet. The Boki Attack Force was badly damaged and stayed in the rear of the formation. This was the first time in Chapter history of the use of a Full Scale Chapter Assault. Prime Chancellor command 700 of his brothers in the final assault against the Waaagh. With the support of two Knight Paladins and Stoneclad (Knight Crusader), it was glorious to watch. The Prime Chancellor's plan was built so that during their long range bombardment, the ground troops would move in. While the ground troops were set, the tanks would move in closer to fire again. Prime Chancellor knew that his defensive line must be ready at all times before they charged. The fact he knew they were going to charge worked for the Order's plan. As the Waaagh was taking extreme loses, they called for the order to charge. Prime Chancellor waited until they did before calling his Hailstorms to fire. As the mortars fell, the Order's Shadowsword locked into targets and destroyed every target they could. So many Greenskins died in the first attempt of their assault. Prime Chancellor Ti'Reger shouted at the top of his lungs: "For the Emperor!" Every Space Marine brother charged the battlefield with everything they had. The Order was taking no prisoners and neither were the the Waaagh. It was a glorious battle. Stoneclad covered the Order from enemy fire, while the Totem Knights were right the the thick of it. After 8 hours of bloodshed, the battle was over. The Crusade Forces crushed the Greenskin Horde, but some did manage to escape. The Order did however lost around 150 battle brothers in this historic assault. The Totem Knights claim many personal victories, but Stoneclad was badly damaged during the battle. This major battle ended the Siege of Ru'Kahn.

The Second Wolf Crusade (continued)

Over the coarse of the next four decades, the Crusade Forces cleared all threats of the Waaagh. After the Siege of Ru'Kahn, 70% of the Greenskin Horde was eliminated. All of the Crusade Forces moved to a more seek and destroy type of strategy. The Boki Faction was assisting in reclaiming and rebuilding of the planet Ru'Kahn, while the Navigators started to set trade routes back to the Imperium. The Boki Attack Force was in full rebuild after suffering much loss. The House of Totem spoke to the remaining Ru'Kahn settlers to rebuild their Noble housing on the planet. All awhile the Order was assisting in hunting down the remaining Waaagh threat in the sector. As the Second Wolf Crusade was drawing to its bitter end, the sector changed dramatically. The Navigators helped restore much of the Space worthy vessels and turned one of the sector's space stations into a designated rally point and major hub for the sector. The House of Totem and the Boki Tribunal work together to become a great pinfluence and presence on the planet Ru'Kahn. As the Order of Waya had plans for the sector and thoughts of expansion. 