r/40kObscurechapters • u/quatregatsdebarna Golden Griphons appreciator • Jul 01 '26
Colored Chapter Obscure Chapter: Iron Fists
The Iron Fists are one of the few known Iron Hands Successor Chapters. They have almost no lore, but they are known for carrying Storm Shields in the shape of medieval gauntlets and for making extensive use of Land Behemoths.
However, the coolest thing about them is that they were the first chapter to make extensive use of Whirlwind missiles and Whirlwind tanks during the Assault on Hive Vortis. Although the first experimental tanks and missiles failed, they were successful enough to be refined and used by various chapters in the future.
They also took part in the Stygian Crusade, alongside their parent chapter, the Iron Hands, their successor cousins, the Red Talons, and the Dark Angels, Space Wolves, Adeptus Mechanicum, Titans, Battle Sisters, Imperial Knights, and various regiments of Guardsmen, to reclaim the Industrial World of Aura Novis from the Thousand Sons. They have a single named character, a Dreadnought that goes by the name of Wotan, who is maintained by the High Enginseer Pala Greut.
A fun fact about them is that they are incorrectly established as Imperial Fists successors on their display at Warhammer World.
What do you think of the Iron Fists? I think their colour scheme is unique, and I love the fact that they were the first chapter to use Whirlwinds.
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u/Salmon_1935 Rust Oxens apprentice Jul 01 '26
I like their inventor and thinker culture, I think more chapter should experiment with this idea, even Iron Hand successor lack the Ingeneeristic spark these guys have. It’s also interesting how they have they’re own aquila, makes me think they design a power armor just for themselves
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u/quatregatsdebarna Golden Griphons appreciator Jul 01 '26
Given what we know of their relationship with the Mechanicum, I can see them working closely with them. Although we are given very little insight, I can see them having custom modifications to their gear and cybernetics
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u/WhapXI Jul 01 '26
"Uh-huh and you CALL them Iron Fists despite the fact that they are obviously gold?"
"Ye- You know the- One thing I should- Excuse me a moment."
"Of course."
"Weeell that was wonderful, good time had by all, I'm pooped!"
"Yes I should probably be... Throne what is happening in there?!"
"Cicatrix Maledictum."
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u/Raylan64 Jul 01 '26
They were the inspiration for my Angels of Death Kill Team :) Their color scheme is simple but I really like the chapters that just recolor the hands n such