Adapteus Astartes

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The Adapteus Astartes were started in Rathess as a means to protect the holy city. They are a combination of the Dragon King Defenders and their Human Allies. Designed to be a equal rights religious organization where Humans Mixes with Dragon Kings readily. They are holy warriors of Unconquered Sun, anointed in his temple and sanctified by a Solar (Enlightened via Charm).

• The Dragon Kings are given Obsidian Sheath and Shock Gauntlets
• Humans are given Gunshosa Commando Armor and Magical Weapons from the Herenthid Find.
• They are Eclipse Oath Bound to serve and protect Rathess and formed based on the Number 4.

Leaders of the Chapters

Primarch is a title invented by Kai and is widely adapted by the Solars and Dragon-Kings. In time it became an official title, Though before that time they were officially referred to as Chapter Legatus or Chapter Legate.

Legatus Gualterio	The official leader of the Rathess Chapter and handpicked by Head Mistress Dharacya. Gualterio is amongst the Faithful and is a vehement member of the Our Fair Lady Faction.
Primarch Kai	The self-proclaimed leader of Rathess Chapter and the first to grant himself the title “Primarch”. This claime of authority is not accepted by any of the Rathess chapter members. Due to Kai’s divine heritage as the son of Thunder God Aata and his allies he is accorded deference and respect.
Legate Ochieng Chiumbo	Primarch of the Kirighast Chapter. Also known as the “Alpha Primarch”, being the first official Primarch of the Adapteus Astartes by the word of Balan.

Adapteus Astartes Organization

The official ranks of the Adapteus Astartes being reestablished from the ashes of the First Age by the Dragon Kings. These are ancient titles and in the Dragon King language.

Legatus Legionis (Legate), later officially changed to Primarch: The Legates of each Legion bears this venerable title and it signifies them as the overall chapter commander.

Primus Pilus: The rank held by the commander of each Fortress-monastery. They wield enormous power and are accorded unquestionable loyalty from their subordinates. They answer only to the Legatus/Primarch, the Solars, and above them all the Unconquered Sun. All Primus Pilus are of equal rank and has no authority over the domain of another. They also do not dictate chapter policy, which is the power of their superiors.

Quaestor: The Legatus Legionis’ personal staffs are honorably titled Quaestor. These are elite of the elite of their chapters and it is traditionally a requirement before being raised as Primus Piluses. These officers are the ones who act as Legatus Legionis’ agents and sent to aid troubled Fortress-Monasteries. In times of War Quaestor is the lowest rank allowed to command Astartes Armies.

Praefectus Castorum: Third in over all command of the Chapter, the posts of Praefectus Castorum are usually filled by an unique Quaestor. This Quaestor is independent from the overall command structure and is sole responsible for the task of enforcing discipline and faith. They also serve the function of chapter quartermaster and deals with the everyday details of running the chapter. Anything short of death penalties can be taken care of by Praefectus Castorum independently without any lawful influence from the Primarch.

Pilus Prior: The tactical advisor to the Primus Pilus and is the most senior Centurion in each Fortress-Monastery garrison. They are usually those who may have the wisdom of experience but lacks the integrity, ambition, vision, flexibility, and charisma needed to handle the unquestioning loyalty of those below them. Nonetheless the Pilus Prior is high respected for their valuable insight and wisdom, especially by new commanders. Most retired Pilus Priors become instructors in the Training Grounds. The influence of Pilus Prior is such that in many chapters that a Pilus Prior’s stamp of approval is vital in establishing the authority of a newly installed officer.

Centurion: The rank and file officers of each military unit who oversees 100 Astartes and their support personnel.

Signifer: The Centurion’s quartermaster and the advisor of each unit, both spiritual and mundane. In addition to reporting to their Centurions, each Signifer can also file emergency reports to Praefectus Castorum. This ensures timely response to timely shortage and also as a form of oversight in the case of rampant corruption within the officer corp.

Legionarii: The official individual title for each Adapteus Astartes Warrior-Monk. Perhaps one of the most impressive military organizations of mortals these beings are well trained and well equipped. Each is enlightened by Solar powers and are often trained by Solar Charms.

Milites Gregarii: As beings dedicated to war and combat, the mundane needs of the Legionarii are taken care of by personal serfs and acolytes. These civilian/mortal are granted the title of Milites Gregarii to signify their elevation from mere mortals.

Triones: Cadets who are included in the Chapter for training purposes. On paper they are lower than even the Milites Gregarii because they are less than nothing, while the Milites Gregarii may have had decades of service experience.