Imperial Fists

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The Imperial Fists are a faction from UK-Based Games Workshop's Tabletop Wargame Warhammer 40,000. The Imperial Fists were the VII Legion of the original twenty Space Marine Legions. Their Primarch is Rogal Dorn. The Legion remained loyal during the Horus Heresy. The Imperial Fists have maintained an intense rivalry with the Iron Warriors since prior to the Horus Heresy, with whom they share a specialisation in siege warfare.

The Imperial Fists are recognised to be among the most loyal Chapters to the Emperor and have been instrumental in holding the Imperium together during the bleakest of times with renowned stubborn resilience. Because of their service to the Imperium, especially their role in leading the defense of Terra during the Horus Heresy, the Imperial Fists are also known as the "Defenders of Terra."

The homeworld of the Imperial Fists is still officially given as Holy Terra. However, in functional terms, the Chapter has been fleet-based since being united with their Primarch Rogal Dorn, after which the massive starship Phalanx has served as their mobile Fortress-Monastery.

The Chapter retains its previous special ability in siege warfare, urban warfare, and defense, although aggressive rather than defensive operations are preferred. The martial reputation of the Chapter has focused primarily on siege warfare; "the Imperial Fists are renowned siege masters par-excellence." The Chapter is noted for "grimly defending fortifications against innumerable foes, or storming valiantly against bastions."

The culture of the Imperial Fists articulates their genetically predisposed obsession with willpower and pain into a coherent set of practices concerned with achieving uncompromising self-discipline and maintaining complete order. The Chapter remains noted for its stern attitude and appears to outsiders as sombre, cheerless warriors, though those who know them better, such as the Blood Angels recognize their inner passion.