Crested Serpents

The Crested Serpents are a chapter of Space Marines specializing in ambush tactics. They are most deadly when fighting in jungle environments.

The Crested Serpents organize themselves strictly, as written in the Codex Astartes. Despite their formal structure, the Chapter has a surprisingly lenient attitude towards the use of animals in warfare.

Etymology
The Crested Serpants are named in honour of the huge reptile that inhabits their home planet of Vitam. The creature is called a Hadracus and is at the top it's food chain.

The Hadracus is a rare and respected animal. It resembles a large snake with a frilled crest around it's neck.

History
Founded around M36 during the 19th founding, the Chapter's father chapter is unknown. They are suspected to be derived from the Ultramarines or Salamanders but neither are confirmed.

The Chapter has seen three chapter Masters. The current Chapter Master Dracius Fortam has been in command for almost 900 years.