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Lions Devout/Devoted/Rampant/Gallant/Scathing Lions
Heirs of the Lion, this Chapter has developed a reputation as solitary and and tenacious. They rarely cooperate directly with other Chapters, rather picking missions that lead them on separate paths. In those missions, they have build a reputation for tenacity and unforgivingness, though. They refuse to rest until their enemy is annihilated entirely. Their approach to war is pragmatic, using every tool they see fit for victory with a preference for overwhelming fire power from a close distance.

History
In the second half of M32, the Imperium encountered it's greatest threat since the Horus Heresy. In what was later on known as the 'War of the Beast', even holy Terra itself was under siege by Ork forces of yet unknown number, strength and technological prowess. Though victorious in the end the forces of humankind had come close to annihilation. To reinforce the depleted number of Astartes, the 4th Founding was initiated, creating, among others, the Lions Scathing.

Rare successors of the Dark Angels, the Chapter immediately embarked on a crusade towards the Segmentum Obscurus to deal with the still remaining Ork forces as well as reinforce the Imperium's borders.

Traversing the stars to purge the remains of the WAAAGH! of the beast, the Lions soon took on a variety of other foes.
 * 200.M35: Following the Nova Terra Interregnum, they were granted fiefdom over the rediscovered world of Regenbrand.
 * 045.M42: Following the heavy losses during the Indomitus Crusade, the Lions numbers are bolstered with the new Primaris Marines.

Organization
The Lions largely follow the Codex Astartes, featuring 10 companies named 'Wings' with 100 Marines each. However, like the Dark Angels, they feature an Inner Circle, with the Chapter's highest ranking members. Additionally, their number of Chaplains greatly exceeds those of other Chapters and they hold a greater authority within the Lions' chain of command.

Furthermore, the Lions' Chaplaincy features a twin lead meant to control and inspire each other.

Chapter Culture
To those who fought with them, two major traits of the Lions are recognized across the galaxy.

For once, they inherited their parent Chapter's secretive and isolationist mindset, rarely interacting with other Chapters outside of battle. Even during joint operations, they share little else than necessary information, maps and battle plans with their allies. This has earned them a reputation as professional but aloof warriors, often skipping the victory celebrations. It is no wonder that they cause little admiration in those they defend.

Secondly, their tenacity when it comes to not only defeating but destroying their enemy can take obsessive turns. Even those who surrender rarely receive any mercy, as the Lions regard any opponent as one they have to crush and conquer entirely. This tenacity is directed inwards as well. All Brothers are regularly submitted to trials of faith, conviction and endurance of the mind by the Chapter's Chaplaincy. Those who fail are taken out of their squads and companies, thoroughly reeducated until their flaw is eradicated to the root.

Sons Of The Lion
Rather than scions of the Emperor or the Dark Angels, the Lions regard themselves as sons of Lion El'Jonson, their Primarch. His teachings and rare speeches are spread among Neophytes and Battle-Brothers by the Chaplains to inspire them to learn from his example.

The Primarch is the standard they set for themselves, both in mind and as warriors. Though honorable, the Lions are pragmatists when it comes to the art of war, seeking the most efficient solution to a battle. Naturally, this can mean to take actions that other Chapters would never consider.

Unforgiven
For reasons unknown to outsiders, the Lions rarely take part in the joint operations of the Unforgiven. Remaining distant to their cousins, even if they are called upon, their assignments are usually at the fringes of the main conflict, securing flank positions or falling into the enemy's back.

It is speculated that the Dark Angels' Inner Circle does not trust the Lions to the same degree as their other heirs. Some see the reason behind this in the sparse interaction of the two Chapters in the Lions' early days, when their crusades led them to the remote borders of the galaxy. Others suspect a schism between the two Chapters that reaches far deeper.

Masta Blastaz (working title
their overbearing love for Dakka. Compromised in large quantities of Bad Moonz and Deathskullz, the latter steal all the weaponry the former can't buy. They consider themselves the best shots among all Orkkind, considering Dakka the one true way to fight.

Da Kult Of Dakka
Even for Ork standards, the Masta Blastaz exhibit an unnaturally strong enthusiasm for loud and destructive weaponry. Similar to the Speed Freaks, they seem to relish in the feeling of guns jumping in their hands, shooting themselves into a wild frenzy.

They regard Dakka as the ultimate goal of all what it takes to be an Ork and strive to ever increase their firepower. This obsession often results in competitive shoot outs even when the greenskins are out of battle, with one Ork wanting to show off the noise and destruction potential only to cause others to attempt to outdo him. Not long and whole troops compete with each other over the potential of their weaponry, often leveling their camp in the process.

Equipment
Loot is the mother of invention.

Infantry
From Bolters to Basilisks there is hardly any kind of firearm that has not yet reached it's final destination in the claws of a Blasta. After eveiry battle, Boyz salvage their enemies for every recognizable firearm and drag them back in heaps to the fleets' Meks.

Often, a Boy's Shoota acts as a sort of personal history record as guns from all the battles he fought in will be combined into a single ballistic abomination.

Likewise, vehicles usually amount to little more than remotely drivable platforms with an array of guns weld to the chassis

Vehicles
Shambling Grot Tanks and Kill Blastas rattle to battle side by side as the Blastaz' love for extensive firepower extends (of course) to their vehicles as well. 'Guns over substance' is their slogan, creating guns-bristling trukks, bikes and buggies that howl into battle alongside their equally armed infantry counterparts.

WAAAGH!-Boss BlastaMasta/Dakkazot, Masta Of All Blastaz (working title)
The Blastaz' Boss lives his personal ideals, existing only for that sweet feeling of hitting the pressure point of his Gunz' trigger and unleashing a volley of Bullets into the rows of his enemies.

History
Hailing from the Deathskullz Klan, BlastaMasta started his career as a simple Loota Boss with lofty aspirations. Obsessed with acquiring ever more firepower, he didn't refrain from 'borrowing' from his fellow Lootaz, Boyz or Nobz, much to their dismay. One Nob in particular happened to have his most recent gun repeatedly stolen, with the notorious BlastaMasta being the prime suspect.

Sensing retaliation, Masta crafted a crude but nonethless cunning (for Ork standards) plan. Directing his Waaaghboss' attention to the Armoury World NamePending, he gathered a small number of conspirators around him. Their plan was simple: While the main force of the Waaagh! breached the main fortress' defense, Blasta and his troop made their way to both the reactor and the main armoury. Setting the former to overload, they ransacked everything they could from the latter before a cooperating Mek teleported them out of the fortress.

After the following explosion annihilated the fortress and most of the Waaagh, including it's elite, Dakkazot took command over the remaining Boyz and proclaimed his ragtag warband Freebooterz. With the help of his fellow Lootaz and an allied Bad Moonz Mek they converted their prize and what remained of the Waaagh!'s gear into an arsenal of overbearing, death-spitting array of lethal weaponry.

Afterwards the warband set out on a journey with the goal to acquire the ultimate firepower not only among Orks but throughout the whole galaxy.

Attitude
Being a Boss, BlastaMasta, Masta Of All Blastaz (working title) deems himself above all, whether enemies or allies. This is of course defined by him possessing the best and shiniest gun of his Freebooters, a status ensured via violent shoot-outs with possible rivals.

He considers the use of Dakka as incredibly more fun than simply running up to an enemy and hacking them to pieces with a Choppa. And since a lot of Orks with a lot of Dakka are even more fun than just one, he shared those greenskins with a similar mindset to his own around him.

On the battlefield, he is seen in one of two states:
 * 1) Surrounded by his entourage of Flash Gitz, Bosses and Meks, all eager to compete over who causes the most destruction with their guns.
 * 2) Riding his personal Battlewagon, the 'Dakka Queen' and firing as many of the mounted Shootas, Zappas and Burnaz at once as he possibly can.

Whirly
Once belonging to an Adeptus Astartes Dreadnought, this Assault Cannon now serves under the trigger-happy claws of WAAAGH!-Boss Blasta Masta, Masta Of All Blastaz (working title). Ever being worked on it, current features consist of:
 * Affectionately referred to as 'Da Whirly Part' by it's owner, the original Assault Cannon can still be recognized under all the orkish improvements.
 * 'Blu'. Once belonging to an unlucky Tau Firewarrior, this Pulserifle is now slung under the Assault Cannon, serving as an additional handle. Having lost in precision, it only gained in firepower, administering lethal bursts of Plasma at it's handler's will.
 * Lastly, with a love for explosions like any good Ork should, a Kombi-Rokkit launcher has been stapled to the side of the gun.

Order Of The Vermillion Tears
Resident on the Shrine World Sylvain, the Order of the Vermillion Tears founding followed the miracle of Saint Roselle.

Once a Hive World (Edge Of The Ghoul Stars) with an industry devoted to produce masses of chemicals for both medical and military use, the population of Sylvain started to suffer from an obscure illness near the end of M37. Eventually, all but the planet's ruling elite were afflicted and the broad masses turned to Nurgle in the hope for salvation.

To purge their heresy, the Ordo Hereticus deployed together with a force of 10.000 Sisters of the Order of the Ebon Chalice and several regiments of the Imperial Guard. An Exterminatus was considered out of question, due to the world's important production facilities.

Upon finding the inhabitants lost to sickness, mutation and the heresy of worshipping Nurgle, the Sisters moved to systematically eradicating them.

It is reported that one Sister, a Celestia by the name of Roselle, began to shed bloody tears over the weight of her task. The health of infected treated with her tears would improve rapidly and though not enough to save the entirety of Sylvain, it was enough to spare it from a complete purge.

Sister Roselle, however, died shortly after the cleansing of Sylvain and was declared a saint, her tears revered as a blessing of the Emperor.

As a consequence of the campaign, the Sylvain's vast chemical plants were deconstructed and the planet remodeled into a Shrine World in honor of Saint Roselle, with 10.000 Sisters splitting off into the newly-founded Order of the Vermillion Tears.

Culture/Doctrine
The Order strongly adheres to the ideals of their patron saint, namely aiding the sick and fighting the forces of Nurgle. They often work closely together with Orders Hospitaller and frequently lend their aid in the purge of infested worlds.

Colors/Heraldry
The Order of the Vermillion Tears paints their power armor in the same color, with the cloth of their robes kept in a creamy white.

They wear the weeping face of Roselle, shedding red tears, as their crest.