Chapter Specific Quizzes: Salamanders

Easy: 1 point questions

1. What is the battle cry of the Salamanders?

“Into the fires of battle, unto the anvil of war!”. From IA:Salamanders

2. What was the name of the blacksmith who found Vulkan after he came to rest on Nocturne?

N’bel. From IA:Salamanders

3. How often does the Time of Trial occur on Nocturne ?

Every year (equivalent to 15 Terran years) From IA:Salamanders

Moderate: 2 point questions

4. On what planet did the Salamanders carry out Exterminatus in 087.M39 in order to rid the surface of a Genestealer infestation?

Ymgarl and it’s moons From IX: Genestealer

5. On what planet did Chaplain Xavier die?

At the Drycleaners…er, no, wait…Drykeena, that’ll be it… From IA: Chaplains

6. What is unusual about the squad composition of the Salamanders 8th company?

The Salamanders have no eighth company. From IA:Salamanders

Difficult: 3 point questions

7. What is Nocturne’s Hammer, and how is it involved in the celebration of a new century?

Nocturne's Hammer is the oldest Rhino in existence; at the dawn of each new century, the Chapter's Techmarines strike the rune of activation. From IA: Rhino

8. Which two worlds in the Scarus system were the Salamanders credited with saving?

Thracian Primarus and Elnaur Delta From EoT: Death by a Thousand Cuts

9. Who foresaw the trap lain for the Salamanders at Istvaan V?

Magnus the Red, Primarch of the Thousand Sons From IA: Thousand Sons

Rogue Trader Era question: 3 points.

10. What is the significance of the hearts, diamonds and clubs symbols to the Salamanders?

The symbols were used as Squad recognition markings on Rhino top doors: Tactical: Diamonds, Devastator: Hearts, Assault: Clubs. These designs were based on symbols found within the STC system. Although their initial origins are unclear, the Salamanders adopted them as soon as Warmaster Horus became a traitor, as a gesture to confirm their allegience to the Imperium. From WD117: p11: Imperial Recognition Symbols

Rogue Trader's ego massage Terminator Honours question:

In the recent PC&A 40k in 40mins competition, what was the name of the Librarian leading the Salamander detachment?

Codicer Dracos

Scoring

Light my fire (0-5 pts): Remember, kids, don’t play with matches…
Disco Inferno (6-10 pts): The hottest you’ll ever get is on the dance floor on a Saturday night...
Firestarter (11-15 pts): You are a true scion of Vulkan, go forth and forge your skills in the heat of battle.
Great Balls o’ Fire (16-20 pts): Some may call you slow and sturdy, but you have climbed the peaks of Mount Deathfire and slain a mighty Firedrake, there is no-one you need fear.
Hunka hunka Burning Love: (21 pts): You love the smell of promethium in the morning – smells like victory! Vulkan would be proud.