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Weapons of the Jade Vipers

 

The weapons of the Jade Vipers deviate from the standard STC templates throughout the Imperium. 

A Macuahuitl ([maːˈkʷawit͡ɬ]) is a club type weapon with several embedded Noctilith. The name is derived from the Yuc'Anti language and means "hand-stone". Its sides are embedded with prismatic blades traditionally made from Noctilith. Noctilith  is capable of producing an edge sharper than high quality power swords and axes. The Macuahuitl was a standard close combat weapon design for all Jade Vipers.

Like many examples of Human invention, the Macuahuitl's many variants seem to have their roots in the shrouded heresies of the Age of Technology. Accordingly, it saw consistent use in the armoured fists of techno-barbarians during the Age of Strife, and among the Emperor's own armies during His Thunder Warriors' brutal conquest of Terra.

The substance Noctilith is found only on certain mineral-rich planets across the galaxy, though a close correlation has been found between worlds settled by the original Mechanicum -- the forerunners of the Adeptus Mechanicus -- and the "Quarry Worlds" upon which the mineral is present.These facts are one reason the Jade Vipers have remain staunch guardians of the Yuc'Anti system; in order to protects is rare and secretive minerals.

Icons and Banners

 The might Icons and Standards of the Jade Viper Chapter, a Space Marine Standard is the sacred battle standard of a Space Marine Chapter or an individual Space Marine company and is usually displayed by the Chapter or company Honour Guard. These battle standards are possibly the most revered of all of a Chapter's artefacts. Each standard has proudly flown over hundreds of battlefields and every Battle-Brother will understand every nuance and historical reference that has been woven into their lavish designs. A Space Marine Standard is usually carried by a Veteran Astartes who bears the title of "Ancient."

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Company Standard

Similarly, a Company Standard represents the honour of each individual company in a Chapter and its commanding officer. The Company Standard is a great source of pride for each company, and several traditions have developed around it, stemming back to ancient times. Each standard is a relic, steeped in history and heavy with the glories of the Chapter, and every Space Marine, from the most inexperienced recruit to the hoariest veteran, fights all the harder in its august presence. The Company Ancient is trusted never to let his banner out of his grip while he still draws breath -- to do otherwise is to invite the most terrible and shameful dishonour. Any sort of disgrace towards a Company Standard is considered a grave dishonour, especially to those who would dare to desecrate or steal a standard, which is considered one of the basest of treacheries. In the heat of battle, the Company Standard is used as a rallying point during the din and confusion of war, and often times serves to boost morale and inspire a company's Battle-Brothers to great feats of valour.

Sacred Standard

When a Chaplain marches to war, he often leads a Reclusiam Command Squad. Assigned to one of the ten companies of the Chapter, he is a commanding figure on the battlefield. As an overseer of sacred rites and a conductor of solemn rituals, a Chaplain is vitally important to the strength and morale of his company. The Standard Bearer of a Reclusiam Command Squad has the honour of carrying a Sacred Standard into battle, a worthy and honoured burden. This ancient standard embodies the faith and resolution of a Chapter's Battle-Brothers and helps bolster their resolve against the most dire of foes. As each Chaplain is one of the keepers of the Chapter's Reclusiam, the shrine within a Chapter's fortress-monastery, this means that many of the company's most sacred relics are under his stewardship. The bearer of such items feels the shades of Battle-Brothers long past looking down in judgement and approval. A company has many banners, and a Chaplain may authorise the Standard Bearer to bring out one of the oldest and most glorious banners in order to inspire his Battle-Brothers against a particularly potent enemy.

Back Banners

The display of Back Banners is a manifestation of many Chapters' conception of war. Any Battle-Brother can be equipped with a telescopic aerial on his backpack, complete with integral Chapter, specialist or squad banner. These banners are used on ceremonial occasions, and are often displayed in battle to help identify specialist units. It is common practice for one member of each squad to display his banner, which acts as a focal point for the rest of the squad, and marks its progress on the battlefield. Volunteering to display the banner is considered an act of heroism and a privilege eagerly sought.

Sector 93-281

The "Wardens of 93" was an alliance of Space Marine Chapters dedicated to the defense of the volatile and dangerous region of the Ultima Segmentum of the galaxy known as "Sector 93-281". The High Lords of Terra issued an Edict Imperialis in response to numerous dire predations on Imperial commerce and worlds in the region that ordered several Space Marine Chapters to permanently base themselves in Sector 93. Their objective was to protect the Imperium's interests and pacify the region.

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