#space marine husbandry

[sorormaior]

Kulikov, what sort of sleeping arrangements would be best for a Night Lord? He has a perfectly good room, dark and comfortable. But he seems to have decided my bed is the perfect spot. I’ll wake up in the night to him in my bed. And he tends to pretend to not understand English when I try to tell him to move.

cary voice: they’ll do that yeah

[thatnightlamp]

First-Time Adopter: Is It Normal for My Night Lord to Whisper from the Ceiling at 3AM? Also, Is He... Collecting Teeth?

Hi everyone, first-time Astartes adopter here, and I just had a few questions about Night Lord behavior. I did read the pamphlet and I thought I was ready, but I feel like there were some things... omitted?

So I adopted Noctorion (I tried calling him “Nocty” he hissed and the lights flickered), and he’s very active at night. Like, I woke up at 2:58 AM to him perched silently on the top shelf of my bookcase, knees to chest, whispering a monologue about “shadows feeding on cowardice” to my houseplants. He stopped when I turned on the light and just stared at me until I apologized.

Is that normal?

Also, he’s been rearranging my furniture so it casts “more intimidating silhouettes.” He turned my Ikea lamp into a vaguely humanoid effigy and told me it was named “The Reminder.”

Oh, and I found a little pile of teeth in my sock drawer? Teeth. I don’t think they’re mine. I asked him and he just said, “Trophies of justice, for the righteous.”

He doesn’t bite (me), he actually folds my laundry, and he’s surprisingly good with my cat (they sit in mutual silence and stare out the window together), but I’m just wondering if there’s, like... enrichment activities I should be providing?

Would a jungle gym help? Or like... a fog machine?

Thanks in advance. Please no judgment. I love Nocty. I just fear him a little.

[f1shz]

[nereidof40k]

Im the one who found that Iron Warrior wandering near my cabin, managed to snap a pic of him after he brought my plate back (which is greatly appreciated), but he doesnt seem to like pics that much. Stared at me for a while afterwards…

Also somehow missed him down an entire arm missing from him last time(though i think he was standing with it not facing me on purpose)

(I humbly ask you be gentle on my art, getting back into digital art after a long time 😓)

Definitely an iron warrior. Looks like post heresy to me. Which makes them rather bitter, but they still really like being appreciated for their skills

[thevoidscreams]

My Salamanders have been getting really handsy and cuddly since the end of winter and beginning of spring.

Have any other fosters experienced this? They also refuse to sleep anywhere that isnt where I am as of recently. I also got called down to the local scrapyard to pick them up since they decided they just HAD to go get raw materials for something. Thankfully the yards owner was super understanding since his own daughter houses a Salamander. And let them have their pick of a few items each. They still won't tell me what they materials are for.

They've also started going out in the mornings and afternoons to walk any kids in our neighborhood without any astartes of their own to and from school.

Has anyone else had this happen?

[candyswirls]

Two days ago, my husband and I went to Joann’s to get stuff from their closing sale. Well, looked in a pot and saw this little guy! Spoke to the employees and no one had seen him or any Death Guard. He was just abandoned in a closing store and sleeping away. Not even an aspirant yet. He wasn’t old enough to develop any pustules, a smell, or his chapter markings!

Would have loved to bring him home but my husband pointed out that we don’t have any stuff for Marinelings and our Salamander might not be happy with us bringing a chaos astartes. We took him to a rescue.

Well, I just got a call today from the rescue and… my Salamander is not going to be happy. My husband is bringing the Marineling Death Guard home after work so we can foster him. My salamander is from another rescue and had an Emperor’s children as a surrogate chaplain. He was in a group of various other astartes so I’m hoping that will help him adjust? I’m not sure though. He got matched to me when he was still a neophyte. Any advice on how an introduction could go well?

I work from home so I’ll be able to watch them like a hawk and this won’t be the first Death Guard I’ve cared for. My family fostered one when I was in middle school.

Update

[robot-roadtrip-rants]

Ultramarines are a very popular first-time breed, and for good reason. They are tidy, efficient, easily trained, naturally obedient, and are one of the friendlier breeds. Unfortunately, they are also one of the more expensive breeds to keep due to their deep-seated need for bling.

Ultramarines LOVE bling. Wild Ultramarines will decorate their nests with statues of their pack leaders and scavenge for shiny metal to gild their armor. You may recall the Siege of '92 when a park's ornate railings, broad pavilions, and equestrian statues attracted a whole company of feral Ultramarines, who claimed it "for Ultramar" and drove off the visitors so they could build a nest. Astartes experts theorize that Ultramarines use bling to establish status and attract mates.

New owners should be prepared to purchase at least one marble sculpture and several gilded items for their Ultramarine's enclosure. They should also award him with medals and other decorations for his armor and weaponry. Upkeep is easy--as long as the owner provides their Ultramarine with sufficient supplies, he will clean and maintain his bling without prompting. Indeed, some Ultramarines find bling cleaning to be a calming activity.

Failing to invest in bling will cause a rapid downturn in mood. Initially, the blingless Ultramarine will vocalize frequently about "shame" and "dishonor" to express his distress. If the situation is not amended, he can become lethargic and withdrawn and may even grow a beard. Alternatively, he may become increasingly aggressive as he seeks to find or earn more bling. If an Ultramarine begins showing these signs, it is highly imperative for an owner to purchase more decorations for his enclosure, and to frequently assure him of his honor.

[staticymaticyyourlifeisatravesty]

Third installment of my space marine husbandry!

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Contacted the local base as someone suggested and found out that Luciano is very old- He's a pre-primarch blood angel boy. Apparently he's pretty tame for a Revenant era astarte, and they're putting it down to him being an apothecary because they tend to be gentler and more tame anyway. They did suggest giving him a treat of donated human blood every once in awhile to keep him from killing more of my "enemies" so to speak.

I'm alright with that; it's no different then getting a night lord a donated cadaver to play with. Which is apparently a thing. People actually donate their bodies for use for Astartes. I think that's pretty neat, and pretty helpful for those who keep Night Lords, I hear they don't like synthetic skin much. Honestly don't blame them, tattoo artists don't even like synthetic skin much.

In other news, Luci has backed off on me a little but he's still doesn't like it when I stand for too long. Which is fair enough. I keep putting it off, but when I stand too long or I bend over too much I end up not being able to walk. He's getting after me to see an actual doctor, but it's just another long list of things I need done. Still, I am if only because an Apothecary breathing down your neck is terrifying especially when they have fangs.

Also someone gave me some Night Lord treats with some bones that I'm fairly certain were human because they found out I have a revenant. I'm not complaining, Luci loves it. Doesn't like the bones, but loves the meat and the bloody bits. I'm honestly surprised it had so much meat, but it seems like Revenants need more blood and meat in their diet then just nutrient paste. Which is fair enough. Pork works disturbingly well.

[navolot]

Help! My Nightlord brought home a "friend".

So, a few nights ago I noticed my Nightlord was getting rather restless and pacing a lot towards the woods that border my home and I thought it was just a deer or something that had gotten him excited but I woke up today to find him dragging in a very unhappy neophyte.

I don't even know where he got the little guy from but he's clearly feral, maybe another Nightlord or a Ravenguard from the eyes but I doubt any feral pack would let my boy near one of their Neophytes!

The spicy Neophyte seems to like my Nightlord, sometimes I catch a glimpse of my big guy feeding the little one in his nest.

I feel bad if I have to seperate them but should I be more worried about a feral pack of marines wander way to close to my house?

[theoreticalfishsticks]

Hey, so I'm admittedly not all that knowledgeable on the finer points of Astartes husbandry, and I really need some advice about what to do about the issues that have arisen between my Angels; like, right now!

Background: I have one Dark Angel and one Blood Angel. The Dark Angel, Marius, was actually originally adopted by my parents before I was even born. He's your typical Dark Angel, extremely reserved and somewhat moody, but he's a real softy at heart! He's been looking out for me since I was a baby and so when it came time for me to move out on my own, Marius was super insistent on coming with me. Which I was grateful for because I probably would've gone crazy without him. Really, Marius might as well be a part of me at this point.

It was just us for about the first year and a half or so, until a friend of mine who fosters Astartes started caring for this absolutely beautiful Blood Angel named Vitorio. She introduced me to him and I pretty much immediately fell in love with him! I'm a writer by trade and just way into the arts in general, so we had a blast talking about our favorite artists and specific pieces and poems we loved. Marius appreciates the arts as well but he's not one for lengthy conversation, so it was a breath of fresh air to have someone I could completely nerd out with.

My friend started inviting me over more to spend time with Vitorio since he also seemed to really enjoy having someone to talk to about these things, and over time my visits to her house transitioned into her bringing Vitorio over to my house instead, so I could show him my own studio and Marius and I's art/book collection. And awhile after that, we all just kinda agreed that it felt like the natural conclusion to things for me to oficially adopt Vitorio.

I know housing Astartes from different Legions can be a challenge in a lot of ways, but integrating Vitorio into the household was actually a surprisingly painless process! Since he'd already been coming over for short visits for months, he and Marius were already pretty well acquainted and used to eachother's presence. And though their temperments are near polar opposites of eachother, their Legions seem to have enough shared values and interests to help bridge that gap! I'd say they were well on their way to becoming as deeply bonded as any pair of Astartes could be. With Vitorio having managed to bring out some of Marius' own more creative side and Marius providing guidance and support for Vitorio as the older of the two, they both seemed to really enjoy eachother's companionship.

At this point, Vitorio has been with us for just over a year. He and Marius got along well, and he and I continued to grow closer and closer! Now, obviously, I did know that other people have romantic and sexual relationships with their Astartes all the time, but, like I said, before Vitorio, the only other Astartes I have ever lived with is Marius and we're like family to eachother. So, when I started developing some definitely-not-platonic feelings for Vitorio it was very new territory for me. But, he was too sweet to not fall for. He's always been very friendly and affectionate, but after awhile it was like his affectionate nature had gotten dialed up to 100, you would've thought he'd been glued to my side! And on the rare occasions when he wasn't with me, when he inevitably returned to my side he would always have some kind of little gift for me, like a snack or a pretty rock that he had found. Which, based on my research on Blood Angels' temperment, made me pretty sure that whatever romantic feelings I had for him, he reciprocated. But he actually confirmed it for sure about a month ago in a very flowery confession! Even topped off with an adorably formal request to 'court' me! Which I, of course, accepted.

Now, as one can expect, Marius got very a bit upset about this. He's always been really overprotective but he and Vitorio seemed to work it out pretty quickly.

See, I live in the middle of a heavily forested area where my nearest neighbor is still miles away, so Marius and Vitorio like to patrol about at night to make sure everything is safe and what have you. (Not that there's really much out there to cause a ruckus, except for the deer that frequently pass through the property… though, I haven't seen any in while, so I wonder if Marius and Vitorio's scent might have scared them off?) I think they spend the much of that time separately, but what time they do spend together seems to be really great bonding time for them, and I think it's a huge part of why they had been able to become close relatively quickly, despite Marius' suspicious nature!

So, when Marius had first rankled at the idea of Vitorio and I becoming intimate, the two of them spent a good few weeks hashing things out between themselves during that time spent together at night away from me. When Marius had finally settled, he, only slightly begrudgingly, gave us his blessing.

And things were great for awhile after that! All three of us were just feeling out this new chapter in our lives together. Marius decided on his own to move into the guest house that had previously only been used by my parents when they visit about once a year, in order to give Vitorio and I more privacy. And though Vitorio and I were both a little hesitant about Marius moving out of the main house at first, we were definitely grateful for it after awhile, as we began to... shall we say, explore the opportunities afforded to us by that privacy...

But then, literally over night, it was like a switch flipped in Marius! One night he and V are getting along like they'd known each other their entire lives, and then the very next morning — this morning — I wake up at the ass crack of dawn to Marius barricading a blood covered Vitorio out of the house!

It's been hours now and my poor Vitorio is still locked outside, crying out to us, but Marius won't budge. He won't let him in or me out, no matter how much I beg. The asshole won't even tell me what the hell prompted this or confirm whether he attacked Vitorio or not. (I know it certainly seems like the obvious conclusion, given his sudden hostility towards him, but for all his overprotectivness, Marius has never done anything even remotely like this before! He's always been so even keeled… I guess I just don't want to believe he'd lash out like that, y'know? And besides the blood, Vitorio doesn't seem injured? ) He just keeps saying that Vitorio is dangerous and something about how it's "only a matter of time?" Which is absolutely ridiculous. Vitorio is as gentle as they come! I mean, sure there's a slight edge to him — the feeling like there's something simmering just beneath the surface — but he's an Astartes! They're all like that to some extent, right?

And Vitorio's shouting hasn't shed any more light on the issue either. The poor thing's hardly coherent anymore, just tearfully begging for forgiveness for some undisclosed transgression and to be allowed to explain himself. I've tried slipping out to get to him a couple times but Marius has been keeping a sharp eye on me (so much so that I'm currently typing this from the bathroom because I fear he'd take away my phone if he knew I was looking for advice to circumvent him).

Please, please, I can't stand being forced to sit idly by and listen to my love cry out for me while my lifelong companion pretends he can't hear it for a second longer. If anyone has ANY information as to what Vitorio could have possibly done to set Marius off so badly and how I might even start with trying to fix this I would be eternally grateful for it. Please!

[sorormaior]

So I know you have a Primarch that your facility can handle which its so great and amazing to have...

How are you keeping him IN? I know Night Lords when they're displeased CAN be notorious escape artists so like has he figured out he can leave or do you have Primarch grade locks?

.

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[bleedingichorhearts]

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬

“Some incorrect quotes for my ocs! I’m trying to motivate myself, and I think it’s working? I mean, this was fun to do.” - Ichor

TW // None?

|°𝕄𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕃𝕚𝕤𝕥°| - {Pt.2}

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Eminence ~⚜️♞⚜️~

Asclepius: Hey Hydra, do you have any shaving cream?

Hydra: No, I don’t like the way it tastes…

Leviathan: Wait…

Hydra: What?

Asclepius: Did you eat the shaving cream?

Hydra: No, why would I when I don’t like how it tastes?

Solor to you: This is why we can’t have nice things, little maiden.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

You, texting Asclepius: Ace! Help, I’m being kidnapped.

Asclepius: Where are you?!

You: I’m with a strange marine. In a car. Help.

Asclepius: I’m vox Solor.

Solor, surprisingly answering: What, snake?

Asclepius: Where’s our bonded. They texted they were being kidnapped.

Solor: What? They are with me? Oh by the throne-

Solor:

Solor: *Hangs up*

Solor: Little maiden, the haircut isn’t that bad.

You: WHO ARE YOU?!

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Mini Marines ~⚜️♞⚜️~

Saveth: You can trust me! Let’s not forget who pulled you out of the tub of water when you were in a rage.

Sarvak: Let’s not forget who pushed me in.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

Atheloca: How do Saveth and Sarvak usually get out of trouble?

Scarab: They don’t. They just make a bigger mess that cancels out the first one.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

Sarvak: How about a new Christmas idea? Instead of kissing under the mistletoe you have to beat them in a fist fight?

You: Sarvak, no.

Saveth:

Saveth: Mistlefoe.

You: Do not encourage him!

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Watcher ~⚜️♞⚜️~

Horos: We have to get to the apothecary, and we have to get there fast.

You: Then I should drive.

Celsus: Why you?

You: I have nothing to live for, and I drive like it.

Horos: Okay, let’s do it.

Everyone in the (modified) car: *Screaming*

~⚜️♞⚜️~

You, sneaking back inside the modern mansion at 4am.

Celsus, flicking on the lights and turning towards you: So, where were you?

You, internally panicking: I- I was with Atlas.

Atlas, coming from a shadowed corner: Want to try again, little one?

~⚜️♞⚜️~

You: I prevented a murder today.

Pythios: Really? How did you do that?

You: Self control.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

You: God, give me patience.

Sabinus: I think you mean “give me strength.”

You: If god gave me strength, you would be dead.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

Celsus: Where you going?

You: To get an ice cream or commit a felony. I’ll decide on the way there.

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Flourish Ambition ~⚜️♞⚜️~

Ambrosio: I’m incredibly fast at math.

You: Alright, what’s 30 x 17?

Ambrosio: ✨47✨

You: That’s not even close…

Ambrosio: But it was fast.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

You: I can’t believe we’re in this room together.

Ambrosia, crushing the key: Truly unfortunate.

~⚜️♞⚜️~

You: Is something burning?

Ambrosia: Just my love for you.

You: …Ambrosio, the hair spray is on fire.

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Set Validity ~⚜️♞⚜️~

You: I’d love a guy who’s sensitive and caring, manly but with a loving side, you know?

Blasius: *A mass of tentacles and is a cannibal.*

You:

You: I want that one.

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Moy Mir ~⚜️♞⚜️~

You: Name a more iconic duo than my crippling fear of abandonment and my anxiety. I’ll wait.

Spartak: You and me, little world.

You, nervous: Y-yeah! Okay…

~⚜️♞⚜️~ Blue & Red ~⚜️♞⚜️~

Sauron: I was arrested for being too cool.

You: The charges were dropped due to the lack of evidence.

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[f1shz]

Just before I started running to the train station. It was sleeping before I left my Aunts place, she made sure my spot in its bed nest is replace by a pillow ,i guess he woke up a little later i left.

[nereidof40k]

Uhhh I found a marine wandering the area behind my house??? I live in the middle of nowhere, I have NO idea how he got here. Not too familiar with the foundings but his armor is in pretty bad shape, its black and yellow... caution tape??? Idk man, I'm just sitting outside in my garden when I noticed him- he's just kinda staring at me and he's MASSIVE.

I just went back inside and am writing this from the sunroom- should i leave him food?? I've always grown up around Salamanders but they're a bit clingy and too hot (literally) for me, so I'm not really sure how to handle a marine that ISN'T one :/

Oh, dear. I think that might be an Iron Warrior. They’re a Chaos Legion. But he’s not attacking you, so that’s a good sign.

They’re pretty much the opposite of Salamanders, being very much not clingy. Emotionless and logical, and very much technologically inclined.

But they do like being appreciated for their skills very much. Not the friendliest around, but they’re ok I think. Just keep them away from Imperial Fists. That rivalry is intense.

By all means, leave food, and if you have any tech that needs fixing, try giving it to them to fix?

My tentative specialties are Night Lords and Raven Guard, so I’ll kick this over to my readers. Guys?

[thevoidscreams]

Chaplain anon here!

I don't actually know what chapter he is, the pauldron that's supposed to have his chapter badge on it is black and has engraved silver words all over it instead, and his other pauldron's been scratched up so I can't tell what was on it anymore. He won't tell me when I asked, either, I think it makes him upset to talk about it.

I realised though, that he's only started stealing my blankets and stuff after I asked him about missing the orphaned neophytes that used to be at the shelter, coz I remembered someone mentioned Chaplains also feel more comfortable if they have some neophytes to care for. Could that be related? Does he think I'm going to adopt a neophyte soon?

My boys say the black with silver words is a likely indicator that he served with the black watch.. whatever that is. They wouldn't give specifics. If you know his name they said they might be able to help piece it together based on language or sound. Also what color and or pattern is his armor? They also said, though this is less likely that he may be the last standing member of his chapter as sometimes they "go extinct". Which I absolutely HATE the idea of. It just makes me so sad. ;^;

And as for bringing a neophyte in. If there are astartes housing grants where you are you may wish to put in a request and maybe get a slightly bigger space to bring in a neophyte. My apothecary, the oldest of my astartes, has help with a few neophyte check ups. Even getting one in for a transition into full astares hood or some such.

He says that the youngest of his brothers and cousins need the most care and mentorship of all. As they were never able to finish what they started prior to the transition. It sounds like starting puberty and just never being able to finish it. Which is like YIKES! Hate hate hate the mere thought of it! Maybe if you scored us a pic as well, we'd be able to tell.

[candyswirls]

Marinelining Update

First Post

Death Guard Marineling made it home alright. Rescue is low on Chaos Space Marine (which is good! Means lots of fosters and adoptions), so we’re taking care of this little guy for now. Very sleepy, very cuddly. Some bugs have been attracted due to him but I have spray for that. Can’t name the little guy otherwise I’ll get attached.

Our Salamander Ka’Jun, however? He’s upset. Super standoffish and unsure what to do. I think he’s jealous. He went and hid in the back storage room. I’ve slipped him hot sauce but I’ll wait to see if he comes out on his own. Got a pic of him while holding the marineling. Holding one baby while the other baby peeks out from behind a door.