abstract
| - The Imperial Hounds are a 21st (Cursed) founding, roughly Codex compliant, Space Marine Chapter. They were created with experimental Gene-Seed that was heavily modified and may have had more gene-seed organs implanted that were crafted by the Mechanicus' Magos. Their exact linage is only known to the long dead magos who created them and the highest officers of the Inquisition. (though most sources point to Iron Hands proginators) They are a fanatically devoted Chapter, their loyalty to the Imperiums people and the Adeptus Mechanicus is absolute. (though the Inquisition finds their loyalty to the other Adepta lacking) They are also notably faster, stronger, more durable and aggressive than other Space Marines. Their Gene-Seed is prone to various instabilities and can only be successfully implanted in recruits who have particular biological predispstions. They are also known to be risk takers and sub-par strategist, this was in the end the source of the Chapters near extinction. They are extremely loyal to their battle brothers, known to risk anything to rescue brothers cut off from the main lines and going to great lengths to avenge the fallen. They are also one of the most benevolent Chapters in existence, known to sacrifice themselves to defend even lowly Guardsmen. They believe that it is their sole duty to defend the Imperium, and will act on that duty unto their dying breath. They have also gained a reputation as relentless fighters and will hunt down the foe with dogged perseverance that has earned their 1st Company the title of "The Emperors Avengers". In its early days the Chapter was a fleet based crusading Chapter and at one point numbered well over 2,000. But costly campaigns and strategic blunders saw the Chapters numbers plummet. By the end of M37, they numbered no more than 400. However this Chapter refuses to be taken of the list of active Chapters and continues to serve with distinction, they have settled on a world at the very centre of the Ultima Segmentum and in spite of their small numbers they are none the less a force to be reckoned with.
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