Dark Krakens
| Dark Krakens | ||
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| Battle Cry | Unknown | |
| Founding | Ultima Founding | |
| Successors of | Salamanders | |
| Successor Chapters | None | |
| Chapter Master | Unknown | |
| Primarch | Vulkan | |
| Homeworld | Naktis | |
| Strength | 1000 | |
| Specialty | Monster Hunting, Aquatic Warfare, Horde-slaying | |
| Allegiance | Imperium | |
| Colours | Purple and Black | |
The Dark Krakens are a Loyalist Space Marine chapter created from the Salamanders Geneseed and formed during the Ultima Founding, being comprised entirely of Primaris Marines. Their oceanic theme comes from their homeworld of Naktis, an oceanic night world with only one landmass capable of supporting a fortress monastery. This landmass is surrounded by vast oceans full of bioluminescent megafauna and predators that the natives hunt for food and sport. Following this Monster Hunter-esque doctrine, Dark Krakens seek out the greatest foes on the battlefield (either in physical size or numbers) and attempt to win the glory of the kill.
Despite being a newer chapter, the Krakens have already made a good impression amongst the citizenry of the Imperium - most likely down to being the sons of gigachad Vulkan. Some citizens and Imperial Guard troops have even taken to tattooing the Chapter symbol onto themselves and their wargear as good luck charms.
Dark Krakens Symbols
In the 9e Space Marine Codex, we received an in-depth breakdown on the various symbols used by the Dark Krakens. As you'd expect, their meanings are incredibly varied, and can even change depending on their colour or where on a warrior's armour they have been painted. They can refer to past battles, the slaying of particular beasts or foes, great victories, awards for bravery, personal or unit-wide oaths, campaigns or aesthetic preference, rank and the area of Naktis from which the warrior hails. They can also reflect mourning, bitter defeats and terrible shames.
Shown above are but a few examples, as explained below:
- Deathclamp - The Deathclamp is used by the Dark Krakens most commonly to signify being a part of a crushing victory, as well as an oath that they will deliver one.
- Fangcoil - The Fangcoil is typically worn by those who have demonstrated incredible tenacity in battle and overcome ferocious odds. It represents the sinking of teeth into an enemy and not relenting until the foe is vanquished. It is also favoured by Dark Krakens hailing from Naktis' northern polar regions, where life is incredibly arduous for the local population, and to survive each day is a victory unto itself.
- Hammerhead - The Hammerhead is frequently used by Dark Krakens' sergeants to represent the dual aspects of their role, one of the combat commanders and the other as front-line warriors.
- Hydraserpens - Naktis is home to thousands of species of deadly sea snake, many of which display incredible patience when hunting and lethal speed when striking. Particularly popular with 10th Company Space Marines, the Hydraserpens represents total self-control in battle and extreme violence of action.