In the year 2238 after the dissolution of the ill-fated United States of America the nation of Texas reemerged. They were among the first to attempt mission into deep space and eventually began launching colony ships in late 2400. One of these ships escaped the perils of the warp and survived 2 generation in deep space before coming to what became known as the Alamo System. The ship finally landed on the 4th planet in the system .

The planet was covered in a shallow fresh-water sea almost in its entirety. The landing site was made on great shifting beach and so planet was named Amphus Landing. The Texans (and they were Texans to the heart) quickly began the colonization efforts with great success. Little knowledge was lost in the voyage as the computers were maintained well and the young taught their nations history. Today their chief battle cry is still “Remember the Alamo!”

Due to the individualistic nature of the original colonist the planet split into roughly 27 countries within the first 2000 years after planet fall. They also never bothered to colonize any other planets in the system except the 2 asteriod belts for mining purposes. (of course one look at those planets would be enough dissuade all but the hardiest space marine)

The countries finally aligned themselves into 3 powers held together by some rather loose alliances and treaties within another 5000 years. And were all finally reunited by the great Dallas Anderson. Dallas began the reforms and soon the Amphus Landers were building exploratory ships. To learn how the galaxy had fared since their absence. They were not exactly pleased, but hey kept their home planet’s location a mystery and so Amphus Landing remained hidden for still more millenium.

Around the close of Horus Heresy a few Chaos marines stumbled upon the system in retreat from Space Marines loyal to the Emporer. Their landing brought quite a bit excitement. They were easily captured by the local militias along with two of their dreadnoughts. (Historical reports of the capture suggest the dreadnoughts were captured completely intact and unoccupied) The Chaos marines were subsequently executed and their technology studied.

The studies resulted in quite a few researchers deaths but the results were able to clean the taint from the armor and technology took a leap forward. This is why the Guardsmen of Amphus Landing include dreadnoughts in their forces.

When Space Marines finally found Amphus Landing hiding within the cluster they spread the knowledge of the Emporer and obtained a loose loyalty from Amphus Landers. It was about the best one could expect from the descendants of Texans.

The Amphus Landers regularly supply troops to the emperor under a treaty which basically gives the Amphus Landers free reign over the surrounding 5 light year of space with the exception of Space Marines passing through.

The Alamo System is located within a small cluster stars almost beyond the galaxies rim. To the galactic north and east. There is a ten year journey required to nearest safe entry to the warp, although, a few brave captains have brought their ships within a months journey of the system. The gravitational influences of the 4 large stars in the globular cluster of 8 cause most of the traveling difficulties.

Amphus Landing is a unique planet full of small fish that seem to dart everywhere and some hulking amphibians that dwell within the deeper water. The water snake is a fairly large and quick reptile that fed on the fish and without anything else to disturb it can grow to gargantuan sizes before the larger amphibians decide to make a meal of it.

The overall hue of the planet is of a bluish tint due to the large amounts of copper abundant throughout. Even the clouds and sun are tinged a regal blue. The local floral fauna also show signs of copper being shade of blue in most cases. The camouflage of the Amphus Landers is only natural.

The army being represented is the 3rd Guard of Brownwood, Payne company, lead by Col. Zieder .