Hall of Honour - Excoriators

Black Library - Legion of the Damned by Rob Sanders

• Demetrius Katafalque, 1st Chapter Master, former Captain
• Abadiah, Chapter Master
• Quesiah Ichabod, Chapter Master
• Shiloh Gideon, Corpus-Captain
• Tobiaz, Corpus-Captain
• Phinehas, Corpus-Captain
• Thaddeus, Corpus-Captain, 5th Company (deceased)
• Zachariah Kersh, Corpus-Captain, Scourge, 5th Company
• Bartimeus, Corpus-Commander of the Angelica Mortis
• Santiarch Balshazar, Chaplain
• Dardarius, Chaplain
• Shadrath, Chaplain, 5th Company
• Melmoch, Librarian, 5th Company
• Absalom, Lord Apothecary (formerly 2nd Company)
• Ezrachi, Apothecary, 5th Company
• Philemon, Apothecary
• Hadrach, Techmarine 
• Dancred, Techmarine, Frater Astrotechnicus, 5th Company
• Tiberias, Brother, Vanguard, 1st Company
• Micah, Brother-Contego, Chapter Champion, 5th Company
• Toralech, Brother, Company Banner Bearer, 5th Company (deceased)
• Novah, Brother, Company Banner Bearer, 5th Company
• Uriah Shase, Chief Whip, Squad Cicatrix, 5th Company
• Ishmael, Squad Whip, Squad Castigir, 5th Company
• Joachim, Squad Whip, Squad Censura, 5th Company
• Etham, Second Whip, Squad Castigir, 5th Company
• Scarioch, Second Whip, Squad Censura, 5th Company
• Azareth, Second Whip, 5th Company
• Levi, Brother, Squad Castigir, 5th Company
• Kale, Brother, Squad Castigir, 5th Company
• Nebuzar, Brother, Squad Castigir, 5th Company
• Simeon, Brother, 5th Company
• Lemuel, Brother, 5th Company
• Ebenezar, Brother, 5th Company
• Tycharias, Brother, 5th Company
• Moliath, Brother, 5th Company
• Ashkelon, Brother, 5th Company
• Boaz, Brother, 5th Company
• Salamis, Brother, 5th Company
• Benzoheth, Brother, 5th Company
• Damaris, Brother, 5th Company
• Judah, Brother, 5th Company
• Zurion, Brother, 5th Company
• Eliam, Brother, 5th Company
• Thanial, Squad Whip
• Erastus, Brother
• Usachar, Veteran Squad Whip
• Occam, Brother
• Basrael, Brother
• Jabez, Brother
• Dathan, Brother
• Japhet, Brother
• Silas Keturah, Veteran Squad Whip, Squad Contritus, 10th Company
• Omar, Neophyte, 10th Company
• Kush, Neophyte, 10th Company
• Taanach, Neophyte, 10th Company
• Iscarion, Neophyte, 10th Company
• Cerberus, Battle Barge
• Angelica Mortis, Strike Cruiser, 5th Company
• Scarifica, Frigate
• Inwitian, Thunderhawk, destroyed on Ignis Prime
• Flagellant, Thunderhawk, damaged beyond repair on Ignis Prime
• Demetrius Katafalque III, Thunderhawk
• Gauntlet, Thunderhawk
• Impunitas, Thunderhawk
• Punisher, Thunderfire Cannon
• Eschara, Homeworld
• Lentigo, Eschara's largest moon
• The Architecture of Agony by Demetrius Katafalque
• Damnation Calling by Zachariah Kersh, Chapter Master
• Rites of Battle
• Trial by the Blade

Chapter Colours: Ivory

Chapter Symbol: The Stigmartyr is the emblem that the Chapter adopted as its own. A gauntleted fist clenching the length of a thunderbolt-shaped scar.

Reference: The Exoriators are attrition fighters. Their reputation is for fearsome feats of stamina and attrition. They stand their ground and fight, no matter the odds.

Reference: The Codex Astartes records the Excoriators as created from the ranks of the Imperial Fists post-Heresy, during the dark days of the Second Founding. This in recognition of their stalwart defence of the Imperial Palace during the Siege of Terra.

Reference: Excoriators are listed in the Mythos Angelica Mortis as one of the Astartes Praeses, those Space Marine Chapters charged with the solemn duty of guarding the Eye of Terror and the vulnerable regions of Imperial space bordering.

Reference: Dorn himself entrusted the Excoriators with the Chapter's Sacred Standard over ten thousand years ago. It displays the Second Founding’s decree and is threaded with the honours of every battle fought in their long, bloody history. It carries the distinctia of the Astartes Praeses and their service in garrisoning the Ocularis Terribus. It also bears the Stigmartyr.

Reference: The Darkness is a genetic deficiency. When the Darkness takes an Excoriator it might appear as wretched palsy: the slackness of the jaw, the tremor of the limb, the blankness of the eye. But those who survive it report the experience as a living nightmare, a sleeping wakefulness in which they relive the bottomless woe of Dorn’s most trying time – the grievous loss of the Emperor. It is both a genetic blessing and a curse.

Reference: Chapter Master Demetrius Katafalque favoured Rogal Dorn's practice of flagellation as a form of martial communion and as purification of the soul [p 87]. Excoriators purge Rogal Dorn's weakness and their own through the Rites of Castigation and the Wearing of Dorn’s Mantle [p 63].

Reference: The Feast of Blades commemorates Rogal Dorn's decision to break up his Legion as the Codex Astartes instructed. Dorn chose the Iron Warriors fortress known as the Eternal Fortress [Iron Cage] on Sebastus IV as the instrument upon which to break his Legion and remake it a multitude of Chapters.

Reference: Tradition dictates the Feasts of Blades are centennial – at least centennial. It is the right of the reigning Chapter to call a Feast before its time.

Reference: All combatants wear the old Legion’s colours in the Cage, a sign of symbolic unity.

Reference: Rogal Dorn broke the blade he’d used on Horus’s barge, after it had failed to protect his Emperor. His second sword, the “Sword of Sebastus” or the Dornsblade, emerged with the primarch from the Iron Cage. It is one of Dorn's Sons most revered artefacts. The Chapter that wins the Feast has the honour of retaining the blade and the solemn duty of presenting it at the next Feast.

Hall of Honour - Imperial Fists Successors

Black Library - Hammer & Bolter: Irixa by Ben Counter

• Tek'Shal, Veteran Sergeant, Feast of Blades Champion, Venom Thorns

Black Library - Legion of the Damned by Rob Sanders

• Berenger, Brother, White Templars
• Tenaka, Sergeant, Death Strike
• Nihilan Proxy, Gunfreighter, Death Strike

Reference: The Fire Lords relieved the Excoriators' Second Company at Celator-Primus. 

Reference: The Fire Lords are planetary assault specialists. 

Reference: The Fire Lord Chaplain that participated in the Feast of Blades had replaced his teeth with flint, each with the appearance of a primitive arrowhead or spear tip. His breath was a chemicular wheeze. He could produce a gout of flame by clenching his jaw to produce a spark and then hiss. 

Hall of Honour - Iron Knights

Design Studio - Codex: Space Marines (5th Ed) by Matthew Ward

• Hervald Strom, Champion
• Brycantia, Home World

Reference: The Iron Knights are crusaders in the proud tradition of Rogal Dorn.

Reference: The 812th Feast of Blades, 749.M41 - The Iron Knights' champion Hervald Strom wins the competition.

Reference: The 813th Feast of Blades, 849.M41 - Despite suffering heavy wounds in the Vinculus Crusade, Hervald Strom emerges triumphant once more. Never before has one Chapter, let alone one champion, prevailed in two successive assemblages.

Black Library - Phalanx by Ben Counter

• N'Kalo, Assault Captain
• Salik, Sergeant, Tactical Squad
• K'Jinn, Sergeant, Tactical Squad
• Tchwayo, Sergeant, Tactical Squad
• Borasi, Sergeant, Devestator Squad
• Judgement Upon Garadan, Strike Cruiser
• Seheris, Home World

Reference: Iron Knights have the right to wield the sword normally used by the Imperial Fists chosen to be the Emperor's Champion while on campaign.

Black Library - Tower of Blood by Tony Ballantyne

• Goedendag Morningstar, Commander
• Ortrud, Brother
• Fastlinger, Brother
• Telramund, Brother
• Franosch, Brother, Psyker
• Gottfried, Brother
• Hellstedt, Brother

Battle Cry: Strike, death, as silent as the swan.

Reference: The Iron Knights are siege specialists

Reference: The Iron Brethren are traitors from the Iron Knights. Few outside the order know the reason of the Iron Knights' penitence.

Black Library - Liberator by Jonathan Green

• Fauchard, Sergeant
• Adnot, Brother
• Nihel, Brother
• Urs, Brother

Battle Cry: Vigilance! Valour! Vengeance!

Black Library - Legion of the Damned by Rob Sanders

• Knud Haegstad, Brother
• Hervald Strom, Brother

Index Astartes - The Eye of the Storm by Andy Hoare

Reference: The Iron Knights took part in the defence of Cadia, being one of the first chapters in the region to respond. Their first company became mired in the defence of Amistel Majoris, bolstering the flagging defences of the Howling Griffons as they fought a gruelling trench warfare against Plague Marines of the Death Guard Traitor Legion.

White Dwarf 312 - Search & Destroy

Reference: The Iron Knights are a non-Codex Chapter with metal armour, black helmet and shoulder guards with unit markings painted in silver on both shoulder guards - the Chapter symbol appears on a tilting plate.

Note: The Iron Knights Chapter is one of Neil Hodgson's own devising. His artwork was the basis for the Chapter.

Hall of Honour - Crimson Fists

Design Studio - Codex: Space Marines (3rd Ed) by Andy Chambers, Jervis Johnson & Gavin Thorpe

• Cortez, Captain
• Barbarus, Dreadnought

Design Studio - Rulebook (5th Ed) by Alessio Cavatore

Reference: Waagh! Snagrod campaigns across the Loki sector, culminating on a devastating assault on Rynn's World that leaves the Crimson Fists Chapter battered and bloodied (989.M41).

Design Studio - Codex: Space Marines (5th Ed) by Matthew Ward

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master
• Cortez, Captain
• Hauis Argento, Chaplain, 2nd Company
• Crusader, Strike Cruiser

Design Studio - Rulebook (6th Ed) by Adam Troke, Jeremy Vetock & Mat Ward

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master

Reference: The 814th Feast of Blades, 949.M41 - Supremacy is tied between the Imperial Fists and the Crimson Fists.

Reference: Fall of Rynn's World, 989.M41 - Waagh! Snagrod rampages across the Loki sector, culminating in an assault on Rynn's World that leaves the Crimson Fists Chapter nearly wiped out. They vow to rebuild.

Black Library - Rynn's World by Steve Parker

• Algernon Traegus, 16th Chapter Master
• Klede Sargo, 17th Chapter Master
• Visidar, 28th Chapter Master 
• Pedro Kantor, Lord Hellblade, Crusade Company, 29th Chapter Master, Scion of Dorn 
• Marqol Tomasi, High Chaplain
• Eustace Mendoza, Master of the Librarius
• Javier Adon, Forgemaster, Master of the Technicarum
• Curien Droga, Chief Apothecary
• Ceval Ranparre, Master of the Fleet, Hero of Hesperidon
• Drigo Alvez, Captain, 2nd Company, Master of the Shield
• Ashor Drakken, Captain, 3rd Company, Master of the Line
• Alessio Cortez, Captain, 4th Company, Master of the Charge
• Selig Torres, Captain, 5th Company
• Olbyn Kadena, Captain, 6th Company, Master of the Watch
• Caldimus Ortiz, Captain, 7th Company, Master of the Gates
• Matteo Morrelis, Captain, 8th Company, Master of Blades
• Raphael Acastus, Captain, 9th Company, Master of Siege
• Ishmael Icario, Captain, 10th Company, Master of the Shadows
• Isseus Coredo, Captain
• Ulis, Dreadnought, Old One 
• Jerian, Dreadnought, Old One, mortally wounded in the Battle for Emerald Sands
• Rhava, Chaplain
• Argo, Chaplain
• Delevan Deguerro, Epistolary
• Ruthio Terraro, Codicier
• Corda, Codicier
• Thracio, Codicier
• Anais, Techmarine
• Ruzco, Techmarine
• Arvano Ruillus, Apothecary
• Lyrus Vayne, Apothecary
• Barrien Gallacus, Sergeant, 1st Vanguard Squad, Crusade Company
• Hurien Thanator, Sergeant, Vanguard Squad, Crusade Company
• Erdys Phrenotas, Sergeant, 4th Sternguard Squad, Crusade Company
• Zarran, Sergeant, Crusade Company
• Valdeus, Sergeant, Crusade Company
• Grylinus, Sergeant, Crusade Company
• Rogo Victurix, Sergeant, Crusade Company
• Talazar, Brother, Terminator Squad Victurix, Crusade Company
• Huron Grimm, Veteran-Sergeant, 1st Tactical Squad, 2nd Company 
• Delos, Veteran Sergeant, 2nd Company (possibly 3rd or Crusade Company)
• Faradis Anto, Sergeant, 2nd Company
• Ferragamos Daecor, Sergeant, Deathwatch, 2nd Company
• Maurillo Rectris, Sergeant, 2nd Company
• Gualan, Sergeant, 2nd Company
• Salvador Ulias, Sergeant, 2nd Company
• Haleos, Sergeant, 2nd Company
• Segala, Sergeant, 2nd Company, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Lodric Lician, Sergeant, Devastator Squad, 2nd Company
• Tirius, Sergeant, Devastator Squad, 2nd Company (formerly 3rd Company)
• Santanos, Brother, 1st Tactical Squad, 2nd Company
• Kifa, Brother, 1st Tactical Squad, 2nd Company 
• Bacar, Brother, Squad Segala, 2nd Company
• Lucevo, Brother, Squad Segala, 2nd Company
• Verna, Brother, Squad Segala, 2nd Company
• Cassaves, Brother, Squad Daecor, 2nd Company
• Romnus, Brother, 2nd Company
• Agorro, Brother, 2nd Company
• Gaban, Brother, Devastator, Squad Lician, 2nd Company
• Morai, Brother, Devastator, Squad Lician, 2nd Company
• Ramos, Brother, Devastator, Squad Lician, 2nd Company
• Oro, Brother, Devastator, Squad Lician, 2nd Company
• Padilla, Brother, Devastator, Squad Lician, 2nd Company
• Dremir Soto, Veteran Sergeant, 3rd Company
• Leoxus Werner, Sergeant, Deathwatch, 3rd Company
• Solari, Sergeant, 3rd Company
• Cero, Brother, 3rd Company
• Cabrero, Sergeant, 4th Company
• Iamad, Brother, 4th Company
• Benedictus, Brother, 4th Company
• Silesi, Brother, 4th Company
• Vesdar, Brother, 4th Company
• Fenestra, Brother, 5th Company, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Galica, Brother, 5th Company, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Rapala, Brother, 7th Company, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Benizar, Brother, 7th Company, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Delgahn, Brother, 8th Company, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Viejo, Sergeant, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Teves, Brother, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Olvero, Brother, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Alcador, Brother, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Secco, Brother, Survivor of Arx Tyrannus
• Bariax, Scout-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Ezra Mishina, Scout-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Vermian, Scout, 10th Company
• Rogar, Scout, 10th Company
• Janus Kennon, Scout, 10th Company
• Ramir Savales, Ordinator of the House, failed Neophyte
• Rutilus Tyrannus, Fortress Monastery - Landlocked
• The Sabre of Scaurus, Battle Barge
• Tigurius, Battle Barge
• Hewson, Strike Cruiser
• Maqueda, Strike Cruiser
• Aurora, Strike Cruiser
• Verde, Strike Cruiser
• The Crusader, Unknown
• The Prosperine, Unknown
• The Hadrius, Unknown
• Aegis Eternis, Land Raider
• Book of Dorn
• Book of Honour
• Monument Hall

Reference: During the Day of Foundation every battle-brother who is able to is required to attend the ceremonies. It occurs once every 100 years.

Reference: The Miracle of the Blood is a crystal sceptre. The crystal sphere holds the blood of Rogal Dorn.

Reference: The Ceres Protocol was created after the Scythian race had reduced the Crimson Fists to a handful of squads. It's strictures were clear: no Crimson Fist was permitted to die in battle for any other cause than the saving of his battle-brothers.

Reference: Riad was the relic blade wielded by Captain Alvez. Its blade, forged with technology long-forgotten, could cut through tank armour with ease.

Reference: The Crimson Fists, like many Astartes Chapter, do not revere the Master of Mankind as a god, per se, but as a father.

Black Library - For the Fallen (eBook) by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

• Argo, Chaplain 5th Company
• Vayne, Apothecary 5th Company
• Demetrian, Sergeant 5th Company
• Imrich, Brother 5th Company
• Toma, Brother 5th Company
• Athren, Brother 5th Company

Black Library - Heroes of the Space Marines: One Hate by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master
• Argo, Chaplain 5th Company
• Vayne, Apothecary 5th Company
• Demetrian, Sergeant 5th Company
• Imrich, Brother 5th Company
• Toma, Brother 5th Company
• Nochlitan, Scout Sergeant 10th Company
• Frael, Novice 10th Company
• Amadon, Novice 10th Company
• Zefaray, Novice 10th Company
• Vigil, Support Cruiser
• Rite of Blessed Release

Black Library - Legends of the Space Marines: The Relic by Jonathan Green

• Obiareus, Captain, 3rd Company
• Rhodomanus, Venerable Dreadnought
• Julio, Brother
• Pride of Polux, Battle Barge

Black Library - Xenos Hunter: Rackinruin by Braden Campbell

• Jerrell, Watch-Captain

Black Library - Phalanx by Ben Counter (published in Hammer & Bolter)

• Reinez, Brother
• Vengeance Incandescent, Strike Cruiser

Black Library - The Emperor's Might compiled by John Blanche

• Furious, Land Raider

Games Workshop Website - What's New Today: Crimson Fists Scenario by Paul

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master
• Cortez, Captain

Reference: Defence of Fortress Maladon - a small company of Crimson Fists led by Captain Cortez held out against a much larger force of Iron Warriors until they were eventually relieved by a force led by Pedro Kantor.

Index Astartes IV - Bloodied Fist

• Alexis Polux, 1st Chapter Master
• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master, Battle of Melchitt Sound
• Drakken, Captain
• Cotez, Captain, 4th Company, Battle of Steel Cross, Defence of Fortress Maladon, Kardian Campaign
• Sergeant Huron Grimm, Siege of New Rynn City
• Rutilus Tyrannus, Fortress Monastery
• The Crusader, Strike Cruiser

Reference: The Day of Foundation is one of the Crimson Fists' most sacred holy day, during which the entire chapter celebrates its creation.

White Dwarf 235 - First Blood

• Drakken, Commander, Force Barbarus
• Terminator Squad Adamantus
• Boras, Veteran Sergeant of Veteran Squad Boras
• Tactical Squad Dominus
• Castro, Veteran Sergeant of Tactical Squad Castro
• Ardite, Veteran Sergeant of Tactical Squad Ardite
• Damas, Vet. Scout Sergeant of Scout Squad Damas
• Devestator Squad Amnito
• Calistro, Dreadnought, Old One

Note - the above is taken from Simon Shuker's Force Barbarus in the battle report against Waaagh! Grimjaw.

White Dwarf 307 Oz Edition - The Chapter Master by Matt Parkes

• Kantor, Chapter Master
• Carvello, Chapter Master [Kantor's Successor]

White Dwarf 315 - Fists of Dorn

• Valos, Force Commander

Note - the above is from Glyn Jame's army

White Dwarf 348 - Painting Space Marines

• Pedro Kantor, Master of the Crimson Fists

Reference: Pedro Kantor's personal heraldry is the Crimson Fist surrounded by a gold wreath.

White Dwarf 359 - Heroes of the Adeptus Astartes

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master

Reference: The ancient and venerated storm bolter, Dorn's Arrow, is the mark of the Chapter Master of the Crimson Fists.

White Dwarf 360 - Crimson Fists

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master
• Rynn's World Incident

Reference: For ten long millennia the combat record of the Crimson Fists has been as glorious and unsullied as their noble progenitors and they have fought in many of the greatest campaigns and battles across the length and breadth of the Imperium.

White Dwarf 386 - The Battle for Rynn's World

• Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master
• Battle for Rynn's World, 989.M41

Note: The battle represented on the cover of Rogue Trader was the Battle for Rynn's World.

Hall of Honour - Imperial Fists

Design Studio - Codex: Space Marines (3rd Ed) by Any Chambers, Jervis Johnson & Gavin Thorpe

• Venatus, Captain, 2nd Company
• Targal, Sergeant, 1st Company
• Lysander, Sergeant
• Rites of Battle

Design Studio - Codex: Eye of Terror by Andy Chambers et al.

• Justita Fides, Strike Cruiser, listed as missing after its failure to arrive at Hydraphur following a warp jump from Hydra Cordatus

Design Studio - Codex: Black Templars (4th Ed) by Graham McNeill

• Lazerian, Chapter Master, Wars of Apostasy

Design Studio - Rulebook (5th Ed) by Alessio Cavatore

Reference: The Beheading, 546.M32 - Grand Master Drakan Vangorich, of the Officio Assassinorum, has the High Lords of Terra slain to a man. A Space Marine retribution force drawn from the Halo Brethren, Imperial Fists and Sable Swords Chapters tracks the Grand Master to an Assassinorum temple. Within the temple they are assailed by a hundred Eversor Assassins. A single Space Marine survives to reach the Grand Master and deliever the Emperor's judgment with his boltgun. The Imperium descends into anarchy.

Design Studio - Codex: Space Marines (5th Ed) by Matthew Ward

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Darnath Lysander, Captain, 1st Company (formerly 2nd Company)
• Adar Geronan, Sergeant, 4th Company
• Rhetoricus, Brother
• Endeavour of Will, Star Fort
• Shield of Valour, Strike Cruiser

Reference: The 814th Feast of Blades, 949.M41 - Supremacy is tied between the Imperial Fists and the Crimson Fists.

Design Studio - Rulebook (6th Ed) by Adam Troke, Jeremy Vetock & Mat Ward

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Darnath Lysander, Captain
• Octavius, Captain

Reference: The Imperial Fists (a.k.a Defenders of Dorn, Golden Avengers) have earned battle honours against every major alien race and been instrumental in holding the Imperium together through some of its bleakest times.

Reference: Imperial Fists can execute any aspect of warefare, though, they are known as particular experts at both besieging and defending fortresses.

Reference: Roots of Corruption - 853.M41: During the uprising on Krandor III, three Space Marine Chapters, led by the Imperial Fists, secure resources, artefacts and a few Adeptus Administratum officials before Exterminatus is mercifully delivered.

Battlefleet Gothic - To Cleanse the Stars: Vessels of the Imperium

• Titus, Strike Cruiser

Reference: Strike Cruisers are fast, lightly-armed vessels which mass slightly less than the Imperial Navy’s Dauntless class light cruisers.

Forge World - Imperial Armour Vol 10: The Badab War - Part 2 by Alan Bligh

• Fafnir Rann, Imperial Fists Capain, Chapter Master of the Executioners

Reference: Fafnir Rann is reputedely the most vicious of Rogal Dorn's later captains.

Black Library - Horus Heresy - Collected Visions by Alan Merrett

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Sigismund, Emperor's Champion
• Navarra, Terminator Squad
• Grenstein, Tactical Squad
• Grossbar, Tactical Squad
• Latham, Tactical Squad
• Halbrecht, Assault Squad
• Valdimir, Assault Squad
• Fergustan, Predator
• Landamer, Land Raider
• Verklosh, Whirlwind

Black Library - Horus Heresy I - Horus Rising by Dan Abnett

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch, Praetorian
• Sigismund, First Captain
• Efried, Captain, 3rd Company

Black Library - Horus Heresy IV - Flight of the Eisenstein by James Swallow

• Rogal Dorn, Hero of the Gold, Stone Man, Primarch
• Sigismund, Captain, 1st Company
• Efried, Captain, 3rd Company
• Alexis Polux, Captain
• Yonnad, Captain
• Tyr, Captain, 6th Company
• Halbrecht, Captain
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery

Reference: Sigismund is described as a sturdy, thickset man, hair a dark blond with a patrician face that echoed the same austere lines as his liege lord's.

Reference: Imperial Fists of the first company have black trimmed armour.

Black Library - Horus Heresy IX - Mechanicum by Graham McNeill

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Sigismund, First Captain
• Camba-Diaz, Captain

Reference: Sigismund is described as "trifle volatile" and "prone to bellicose talk".

Black Library - Horus Heresy XVI - Age of Darkness: The Last Remembrancer by John French

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch

Black Library - Horus Heresy XXII - Shadows of Treachery: The Crimson Fist by John French

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch, Praetorian of Terra
• Sigismund, First Captain
• Amandus Tyr, Captain, 6th Company
• Pertinax, Captain, 14th Company
• Camba-Diaz, Captain
• Yonnad, Fleet Master
• Alexis Pollux, Captain, 405th Company, Master of Retribution Fleet
• Pertinax, Captain
• Cazzimus, Captain
• Iago, Captain
• Timor, Sergeant, 6th Company
• Navarra, Brother, 6th Company
• Raln, Sergeant, 1st Squad, 405th Company
• Settor, Sergeant, 6th Squad, 405th Company
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• Tribune, Flagship of Retribution Fleet
• Sulla, Grand Cruiser
• Halcyon, Warship
• Unity, Warship
• Truth, Warship
• Hammer of Terra, Warship
• Crusader, Warship
• Legate, Warship
• Lacedaemon, Warship
• Oath of Stone, Battleship
• Veritas, Cruiser

Reference: Marshal, Siegemaster and Legion Seneschals

Black Library - Horus Heresy XXII - Shadows of Treachery: The Dark Knight by Graham McNeill

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch, Master of the Fists
• Sigismund, First Captain

Reference: Dorn's Templars

Black Library - Horus Heresy XXII - Shadows of Treachery: The Lightning Tower by Dan Abnett

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch, Emperor of the Inwit Cluster, House of Dorn
• Sigismund, First Captain
• Archamus, Master of Dorn's Huscarl Retinue
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery

Reference: Dorn had always excelled in the construction of fortresses. He had built the city fortresses on Zavamunda, the pylon spire of Gallant, and the donjons along the Ruthan Marches.

Black Library - Horus Heresy - Angel Exterminatus by Graham McNeill

• Felix Cassander, Captain, 42nd Company
• Kastor, Brother, 42nd Company
• Locris, Brother, 42nd Company
• Symeon, Brother, 42nd Company
• Esdras, Brother, 42nd Company
• Phyros, Brother, 42nd Company
• Amandus Tyr, Captain, 6th Company
• Navarra, Brother, 6th Company
• Victorix Roma
• Honoris Martius

Black Library - Horus Heresy (eBook) - Angron: Butcher's Nails by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

• Sigismund, The Black Knight, First Captain

Reference: binding of knightly weapons to wrists using dense black chains

Black Library - Horus Heresy - Games Day Anthology: Distant Echoes of Old Night by Rob Sanders

• Oriel Latham, Captain
• Xanthus, Frigate

Black Library - Space Marine by Ian Watson

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Vladimir Pugh, Lord Commander
• Bronwin Abermort, Lord Commander
• Maximus Thane, Lord Commander
• Kalman Flodensborg, Lord Commander
• Ambrosial Spactor, Lord Comm ander
• Helstrom, Captain
• Steinmuller, Librarian Captain
• Franz Grenzstein, Librarian
• Lo Chang, Chaplain
• Geistler, Chaplain
• Vonreuter, Lieutenant
• Huzzi Rork, Sergeant
• Faust Stossen, Sergeant
• Ruhr, Sergeant
• Zed Juron, Scout-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Rhetoricus, Brother [Paraplegic]
• Dolf Harlan, Brother
• Kurtz, Brother
• Mahler, Brother
• Lexandro d'Arquebus, Brother
• Yeremi Valence, Brother
• Biff Tundrish, Brother
• Omar Akbar, Brother
• Dietrich, Scout, 10th Company

Reference: Imperial Fists recruited principally from two hive worlds, the ice planet of Inwit where cave-cities honeycombed the top ten kilometres of crust - and Necromunda, the poisoned desert.

Reference: there is an Imperial Fist fortress-monastery in Palatine Hive.

Reference: Imperial Fists are dedicated to fastidious and meticulous detail - it is why they adopted the Junker Model of Behaviour.

Reference: Column of Glory, Catacombs, Tunnel of Terror, Assimularum Hall, Punitor Chapel, Solitorium, Arena Restricta, Teuton Chapel, Isolatorium and Corridor of Comfortless Courage

Black Library - The Inquisition War by Ian Watson

• Lexandro d'Arquebus, Lex, Captain
• Kurt Kempka, Librarian
• Huzzi Rork, Sergeant
• Kurtz, Sergeant
• Wagner, Sergeant
• Stockman, Brother
• Dietrich, Brother
• Volker, Brother
• Zigmund, Brother

Reference: the armour of dead Imperial Fists killed in the defense of the Emperor's Palace are embedded illustriously in the Column of Glory, their skulls grinning out of open visors.

Reference: Imperial Fists are scrupulous thinkers, not just bringers of death.

Black Library - Sons of Dorn by Chris Roberson

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Vladimir Pugh, Chaper Master
• Darnath Lysander, Captain, 1st Company
• Khrusaor, Captain, 5th Company
• Taelos, Captain, 10th Company
• Franz Grenstein, Librarian
• Borgos, Librarian
• Lakari, Apothecary
• Dominicus, Chaplain
• Lo Chang, Company Chaplain, 10th Company
• Hilts, Veteran-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Karn, Veteran-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Derex, Veteran-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Jean-Robur de Queste, Brother, 5th Company
• Zatori Zan, Brother, 5th Company
• Taloc s'Tonan, Brother, 5th Company
• Fulgencio, Scout 10th, Company
• Rhomec, Scout, 10th Company
• Valen, Scout, 10th Company
• Sandor, Scout, 10th Company
• Jedrek, Scout, 10th Company
• Grigor, Scout, 10th Company
• Rhetoricus, Brother
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• Capulus, Strike Cruiser
• Titus, Strike Cruiser
• Ferrum, Thunderhawk
• Pugnus, Thunderhawk
• The Book of Five Spheres
• Liturgy of Pain

Reference: Arena Restricta are sacred halls hung with ancient and storied blades, temples dedicated to the worship of the sword.

Black Library - Heroes of the Space Marines: Gauntlet Run by Chris Roberson

• Lysander, First Captain, Overseer of the Armoury, Watch Commander of the Phalanx
• Eshara, Captain, 3rd Company
• Kleitus, Captain
• Hilts, Veteran Sergeant, 10th Company
• Zatori, Scout, 10th Company
• s'Tonan, Scout, 10th Company
• du Queste, Scout, 10th Company
• Kelso, Scout, 10th Company
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• The Book of Five Spheres
• Litany of the Blade

Black Library - Victories of the Space Marines: But Dust in the Wind by Jonathan Green

• Hesperus, Sergeant, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Ngaio, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Verwhere, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Ahx, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Ors, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Jarda, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Maestus, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Haldrich, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Khafra, Brother, 4th Company, Squad Eurus
• Teaz, Brother-Pilot
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• Fury's Blade, Strike Cruiser
• Fortis, Thuderhawk

Black Library - Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill

• Alaric Eshara, Captain, 3rd Company
• Corwin, Librarian
• Vermaas, Sergeant
• Justita Fides, Strike Cruiser

Black Library - Binding (eBook) by Ray Harrison

• Leonen Kyarus, Sergeant
• Marius, Brother
• Damanios, Brother

Black Library - Architect of Fate Novella: Endeavour of Will by Ben Counter

• Darnath Lysander, Gilded Wrath of Malodrax, Captain, 1st Company
• Lepidus, Castellan
• Korgon, Techmarine
• Hestion, Techmarine
• Laocos, Sergeant, 1st Company
• Demosthor, Brother-Scholar, 1st Company
• Tingelis, Brother, 1st Company
• Rigalto, Sergeant
• Menander, Sergeant, 10th Company
• Moltos, Brother-Scout, 10th Company
• Tisiphon, Brother-Scout, 10th Company
• Ionis, Castellan of the Phalanx
• Endeavour of Will, Star Fort
• Bastion Inviolate, Star Fort
• Siege of Malebruk, Strike Cruiser

Black Library - Xenos Hunters: Machine Spirit by Nick Kyme

• Polino, Deathwatch Captain

Black Library - Xenos Hunters: Headhunted by Steve Parker

• Maximmion Voss, Omni, Deathwatch Brother

Black Library - Xenos Hunters: Weaponsmith by Ben Counter

• Haestorr, Captain
• Moxus, Sergeant
• Chrysius, Assault-Sergeant
• Vryksus, Brother
• Mydros, Brother
• Helian, Brother
• Gruz, Brother
• Venelus, Brother
• Koron, Brother
• Doctrines of Assault

Reference: Collators are battle-brothers responsible for recording the battle legends and old grudges.

Black Library - Xenos Hunters: Exhumed by Steve Parker

• Maximmion Voss, Omni, Deathwatch Brother

Black Library - Xenos Hunters: The Alien Hunters by Andy Chambers

• Thucyid, Deathwatch Brother

Black Library - Phalanx by Ben Counter (published in Hammer & Bolter)

• Vladimir, Justice Lord, Chapter Master
• Darnath Lysander, Hand of the Court, Captain, 1st Company
• Pausanias, Chaplain
• Leucrontas, Castellan
• Asclephin, Apothecary
• Demenos, Techmarine
• Prexus, Sergeant
• Dolonis, Brother
• Gorvan, Brother
• Borakis, Scout-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Orfos, Scout, 10th Company
• Laokan, Scout, 10th Company
• Kalliax, Scout, 10th Company
• Caius, Scout, 10th Company
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• Mantle of Wrath, Strike Cruiser
• Doctrines of Assault

Reference: Fangs of Dorn are Chapter Master Vladimir's twin blades.

Reference: Sigismunda Tactia, Forge of Ages, Rynn's World Memorial, Librarium Dorn, Halls of Atonement, Chapel of Martyrs, Observatory of Dornian Majesty and Crucible of Ages.

Reference: Atoning Halls is a place for Imperial Fists to be judged and interrogated.

Reference: Sigismarch Forest is the place that Sigismund, the first Templar, came to contemplate his duty.

Reference: Path of the Lost is recorded in Imperial Fists archives as a dark place where outsiders , prisoners of war or condemned heretics would be banished. There would be doled out their tortures or executions. It is traditional that the condemned among the sons of Dorn be forced to walk the path.

Black Library - Legion of the Damned by Rob Sanders

• Fortinbras, Master of the Feast (816th)
• Montalban, Pugh’s Champion
• Titus, Strike Cruiser

Reference: Imperial Fists are stationed at the Vanaheim Cordon, along with Grey Knights and Exorcists.

Black Library - Seventh Retribution by Ben Counter

• Lysander, 1st Captain
• Deiphobus, Librarian
• Daedelon, Techmarine
• Ucalegon, Emperor's Champion
• Kirav, Sergeant, Lysander's Fire Team, 1st Company
• Beros, Brother, Lysander's Fire Team, 1st Company
• Apollonios, Brother, Lysander's Fire Team, 1st Company
• Stentor, Brother, Lysander's Fire Team, 1st Company
• Mortz, Brother, Lysander's Fire Team, 1st Company
• Ctesiphon, Sergeant, 2nd Company
• Skaen, Brother, Tactical Squad Ctesiphon
• Septuron, Assault-Sergeant
• Tisiphorn, Brother, Assault Squad Septuron
• Kreuz, Brother, Assault Squad Septuron
• Euskelos, Brother, Assault Squad Septuron
• Sthenelus, Sergeant, Squadron Commander, Tank Commander of the Beast of Mardon
• Morsk, Brother-Driver of the Beast of Mardon
• Kallistar, Brother, Tank Commander of the Granitefang
• Vellion, Brother of the Granitefang
• Dyess, Brother, Tank Commander of the Bonecracker
• Gorgythion, Brother-Pilot
• Kebriones, Brother-Pilot
• Orfos, Scout-Sergeant, 10th Company
• Privar, Scout, Squad Orfos, 10th Company
• Geryius, Scout, Squad Orfos, 10th Company
• Vonretz, Scout, Squad Orfos, 10th Company
• Enriaan, Scout, Squad Orfos, 10th Company
• Wings of Dorn, Unclassified
• Sanctifier, Shadowhawk
• Gilded Pyre, Thunderhawk
• Peril Swift, Thunderhawk 
• Beast of Mardon, Vindicator, Squadron Sthenelus
• Granitefang, Vindicator, Squadron Sthenelus
• Bonecracker, Vindicator, Squadron Sthenelus
• Parable of Rodrigar

Note: Ulcalegon had been selected as the Emperor’s Champion because of his skill with the sword, having dueled for the honour with the Chapter’s finest warriors.

Note: The Shadowhawk, based on some of the oldest Standard Template Construct fragments ever recovered by the tech-priests of Mars, was a dedicated weapons platform, its passenger compartment sacrificed to house the craft’s missile batteries and ammunition stores. The Imperial Fists' Armoury had transformed a Thunderhawk into the Shadowhawk.

Black Library - Hammer & Bolter: Irixa by Ben Counter

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Lysander, Captain, 1st Company
• Siculus, Captain, 3rd Company, Valacian Pass
• Hamander, Captain, 7th Company (deceased)
• Belisar, Chaplain
• Hamoskon, Techmarine
• Machaon, Techmarine
• Achaikos, Brother, Command Squad, Honour Guard, 3rd Company
• Iason, Sergeant, Devastator Squad, 3rd Company
• Talthybius, Sergeant, Standard Bearer, 7th Company
• Sartan, Sergeant, 7th Company
• Martez, Sergeant, Assault Squad
• Lapithos, Assault Sergeant
• Closs, Brother, Squad Sartan, 7th Company
• Noctis, Scout Sergeant, 10th Company
• Arnobius, Novice, Psyker
• Apeyo, Novice
• Kogen, Novice
• Daco, Novice
• Lukra, Novice
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• Hymn to Dorn, Thunderhawk 
• Blood Star, Thunderhawk 
• Devlan Wrath, Thunderhawk 
• Golden Dagger, Thunderhawk
• Chapel of Hamander
• Altar of Brotherhood
• Precepts Militant

Reference: The Seventh Company Standard was retired as a relic. It is held in the Chapel of Hamander.

Note: this is set after the events in the Phalanx by Ben Counter.

Index Astartes II - Emperor's Fists by Pete Haines

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Vladimir Pugh, Chapter Master
• Franz Grenstein, Librarian
• Lo Chang, Chaplain
• Rhetoricus, Brother
• Hyplion, Dreadnought
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery

Index Astartes II - For the Emperor by Anthony Reynolds

• Remataan, Chaplain

Index Astartes - Beasts of Steel

• Lysol Blane, Techmarine Suprema

Reference: The Liber Proditor Armorum, a treaties written in 812.M39 by Techmarine Blane, contains many startling insights into the Traitor Legion's use of armoured vehicles.

White Dwarf 209 - Ready for Battle by Gav Thorpe

• Phemeus, Captain, Force Phemeus (Tactical Detachment)
• Aristol, Librarian, Force Phemeus (Tactical Detachment)
• Geryon, Librarian, Force Geryon (Fast Attack Detachment)
• Praepollo, Captain, Force Praepollo (Heavy Firepower Detachment)

Note: the above is from Gav Thorpe's Epic 40,000 army list. His tanks detachment is called Force Cepheus.

White Dwarf 226 - Cleanse and Burn

• Hyplion, Dreadnought
• Targal, Sergeant, 1st Company

Note - the above are from Gav Thorpe's Force Hyperion used in a battle report against an Ork Waagh!

White Dwarf 232 - Crazy Joe Wears Yellow

• Fortis, Chaplain

Note - the above is from Chris Feldman's army used in a battle report against Imperial Guardsmen of the Praetorian XXIVth

White Dwarf 232 - Tale of 40K Gamers by Dave Taylor

• Franz Grenzstein, Librarian, 3rd Company Strike Force

White Dwarf 237 - To Cleanse the Stars by Gav Thorpe & Andy Chambers

• Titus, Strike Cruiser

White Dwarf 237 - The Path to War by Gav Thorpe & Nick Davis

• Phemeus, Commander, Recovery Force
• Rankar, Chaplain
• Romero, Veteran Sergeant of Tactical Squad Romero
• Kraegus, Veteran Sergeant of Scout Squad Kraegus
• Lochage, Veteran Sergeant of Assault Squad Lochage
• Argue, Veteran Sergeant of Bike Squad Argus
• Hyplion, Dreadnought

Note - the above is from Nick Davis' Recovery Force used in a battle report against a Biel-Tan Swordwind Host.

White Dwarf 247 - Rough Guide to Painting the Land Raider

Note: Imperial Fists' night world colour scheme is shown on page 39.

White Dwarf 286 Oz Edition - Index Astartes: After the Storm by Andy Hoare

• Tialo, Captain, 2nd Company, held in statis due to wounds sustained in defence of Cadia
• Gillin, Sergeant, Second Company

White Dwarf 298 - Space Marines

Lysander, Captain
Erasmus Dane, Captain
Command Squad Glory
Tactical Squad Potence, Tank Hunters
Tactical Squad Steelfists
Devastator Squad Fortitude, Tank Hunters
Deliverance, Rhino
Dorn's Fist, Vindicator

Reference: Imperial Fists are charged with defenting the region of space that contains Terra itself at its heart.

White Dwarf 302 - Heroes & Villians

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch
• Kleitus, Captain, 1st Company
• Lysander, Captain, 1st Company (formerly 2nd Company Captain)
• Shadryss, Chaplain
• Phalanx, Fortress Monastery
• Pillar of Bone, the remnant of the once-great Imperial Fist fortress monastery on Terra.

White Dwarf 314 - Marshals of the Black Templars by Graham McNeill

• Lazerian, Chapter Master. Fought side by side with High Marshal Sigenandus. They both weilded thunder hammers.

White Dwarf 359 - Heroes of the Adeptus Astartes

• Lysander, Captain, 1st Company

Reference: The Fist of Dorn is a master-crafted thunder hammer, said to be one of the oldest of its kind in the galaxy.

White Dwarf March 2013 - Battle Report: Chaos Daemons vs Space Marines

• Darnath Lysander, Captain, 1st Company
• Lothar Ortan, Librarian
• Command Squad Sigann, 3rd Company
• Tactical Squad Rignomar, 3rd Company
• Tactical Squad Martel, 3rd Company
• Scout Squad Maedus, 10th Company
• Terminator Squad Dorn's Hand, 1st Company
• Sternguard Squad Garran, 1st Company
• Swift Malice, Land Speeder Tornado
• Hell Rain, Storm Talon
• Fury of Phalanx, Storm Talon
• Death Hammer, Thunderfire
• Infernum, Land Raider Redeemer

Note - the above are from Matt Hudson's army used in a battle report against a Daemonic invasion

Lexicanum - Imperial Fists

Hall of Honour - Centrati Crusade

The Purging of Centrati's Eye -

Above the recently colonized and settled planet of Centrati, the massive defense station nicknamed "Centrati's Eye" was struck and overtaken by a group of Dark Eldar raiders in a lightning raid. All of the station's personnel were locked in chains and sent off in slave arks to the darkest reaches of space, never to be seen again. Not satisfied with this victory, the twisted aliens took to turning the energies of the station upon on the planet below, vaporizing thousands of colonists and years worth of effort instantly.

Unknown to the Dark Eldar, a Black Templar Battlebarge lie in orbit on the opposite side of the planet. The Chapter had been dispatched earlier that week to remove an unwanted alien species from the world to help speed the colonization process. Upon receiving the distress voxes emanating from the defense platform, along with the massive energy discharge directed at the planet, the Dark Eldar threat was realized. Thunderhawks scrambled to pick up the ground forces and rendezvous with the Battlebarge. Within an hour of the devastating blast from Centrati's Eye, the Black Templars were on their way to drive out the Dark Eldar and exact vengeance.

Upon reaching Centrati's Eye, the chapter was faced with not one but two enemies. Eldar forces had arrived out of nowhere and were busy fighting their twisted cousins. Needless to say, the Black Templars took to their duties with impunity, utterly crushing both forces over the coming months. Centrati's Eye was retaken and the alien taint removed from both the surface of the planet and the space surrounding it.

Order of the Black Cross
This award is often seen among Black Templars fighting in Crusades across the galaxy. The Order of the Black Cross is awarded to individuals who sustain crippling injuries yet continue their duties as if nothing ever happened. Brother Hectarius actually has no arms or legs made of flesh or bone -- they are all bionic. A golden left knee pad with the Chapter symbol designates this award.

Dagger Protectiva
Only the most decorated and ferocious Initiates were awarded the Dagger Protectiva during the Centrati Crusade. As such, only the best-of-the-best got the chance to display this honor. Furthermore, all of the Initiates who received this honor during the Crusade were later inducted into to Sword Brethren. However, the golden dagger affixed to the right shoulder pad is more than just a decoration of honor. In fact, it incorporates a minor refractor field that protects the bearer.

Hexagrammic Wards
Sergeants and exceptional Initiates were occasionally issued Hexagrammic Wards to protect wearers from the evil Magiks used by the Eldar Witches. Often, the Wards took the form of a golden Templar cross worn on a chain around the neck coupled with a deep red robe infused with charms and woven with litanies.

Bolter Modification: Witch-Bolts
Modifications are not difficult to apply to the versatile bolter, though they are reserved for special circumstances for the most part. When faced with battle against possible Eldar Warlocks and the horrors of Dark Eldar Warp manipulation, the Templars responded in kind. Witch-bolt ammo feeds were issued to three Initiates per Crusader Squad for just such instances. The specially treated ammo is designed to disrupt deviants who rely upon the Warp for strength.

Centrati Crusade Badge
As is the case in nearly every Crusade, a unique badge is designated to signal that a particular Initiate is involved in its operations. The Centrati Crusade was no different. The badge is a simple white shield with a large red dot in the center and a tiny red dot just above it. This iconography represents the planet of Centrati and the Defense Platform orbiting it. These badges often help to identify who's who when diplomatic or other duties call a warrior from the battlezone.

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Hall of Honour - The Geonide Crusade

The Geonide Crusade -

Geonide is a planet worthy of note due to the scientific research being conducted within the mile-high laboratory facilities that dot the planet's surface. Brilliant Adeptus Mechanicus minds work feverishly upon such important projects as new propulsion drives for the Imperial Navy and the latest laser technologies. Then there are the classified projects involving artefacts and relics of bygone eras. Whatever the work, all is done with the interest of furthering the cause of the Emperor. However, underlying all this approved research is the possibility that someone might dig into heretical subjects outside the boundaries set by the Imperium.

Open rebellion in Geonide's major cities erupted without warning, taking a heavy toll on the populace and priceless research facilities. Before long, the true cancer behind the unrest was revealed to be a newly formed coven of latent psykers tainted by the lies of Chaos. These rogue scientists had been used as puppets to unleash the unholy energies of ancient warp drives to open a rift in reality.

Within a year, 75% of the population had fallen to the warping influence of Chaos and an army of twisted humanity marched alongside cavorting Daemons and creatures most-foul. After exhausting all methods to reclaim the world, Exterminatus was finally called for and carried out by the Inquisition elements ever-present during the campaign. However, they stayed their hand while brave the Black Templars successfully retrieved invaluable artefacts, research documents, and important Imperial personnel from being swallowed up by the ruinous powers forever.

Crusade Veteran
Veteran status was difficult to earn during the course of the Geonide Crusade as it was only given out to a select few within each company. Generally, the ranks were awarded only to warriors who were part of Inquisitor-led raids with the aim of slaying Greater Daemons in a rather up-close and personal manner. A black "X" on a white background located on the left knee pad indicated such individuals.

Crusader Seals
Crusader Seals were quite prevalent during the Geonide Crusade. It was rare to find a Templar on the battlefield with less than five affixed to his armor, weaponry, backpacks, or other wargear. In addition to Crusader Seals, Purity Seals were administered by the Inquisition and Chaplains on a near weekly basis in an effort to preserve the sanctity and uphold the resolve of those Astartes involved.

Blessed Censors
Within Crusader Squads during the Crusade, three to five Initiates were almost guaranteed to have these Blessed Censors swinging from rear of their right shoulder pads. Filling the air with purified incense, these censors were believed to drive off lesser creatures of the Warp and affect the performance of those warp entities caught within the choking fumes.

Geonide Crusade Badge
As is the case in nearly every Crusade, a unique badge is designated to signal that a particular Initiate is involved in its operations. Here it is worn on the inner corner of the right shoulder pad as opposed to the standard leg application. The reason for this break in tradition is unknown. These badges often help to identify who's who when diplomatic or other duties call a warrior from the battlezone.

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Hall of Honour - Thetus Crusade

The Cleansing of Hive Thetus - Black Templars were called upon to aid in the extermination of a small-but-dangerous heretical cult on the planet Nevaria II. This menace was investigated by an agent of the Ordo Hereticus working within the overpopulated levels of Hive Thetus. Soon, this agent discovered the towering spyres of Thetus held a more sinister secret than anyone first suspected. A powerful and malevolent influence was behind the cult. Further investigation, along with a very costly covert strike by Deathwatch Space Marines, uncovered a powerful Broodlord at work.

The creature had somehow managed to infiltrate and infect the minds of a large portion of Hive Thetus without anyone knowing. Years of crossbreeding the population had produced both physical and psychic abominations to mankind. It became obvious that Hive Thetus was becoming a staging ground for a dreaded Tyranid vanguard force. It had to be purged. The Black Templars stepped up to the challenge of returning the Emperor's Light to Hive Thetus with righteous zeal.

The Broodlord and its foul kin managed to anchor themselves deep within the Hive's blackened depths. The removal of this taint would take some considerable time and effort. The labyrinth of tunnels, accessways, ducts, and forgotten cities proved to be a deadly and unique battlefield. It was here that the Black Templars fought terrifying battles in cramped corridors against the Tyranid menace. Slowly and at great cost, each sector was cleared from the bottom up. Hive Thetus, and the entire world of Nevaria II with it, was made safe (relatively) due to the efforts of the Black Templars.

Distinguished Service and Bravery Medals
Heroic actions and deeds worthy of note were honored in the form of round coins that were spot welded onto the wearer's power armor. Brother Zatliev has earned two such medals during the fighting underneath Hive Thetus. The uppermost medallion is for exemplar performance during the fierce battles fought for possession of Zeta Hall. The other was awarded for pulling two injured battle brothers to safety while driving off a Lictor.

Neophyte Assignment
When assigned to train and tutor a Neophyte, it is not out of character for the Initiate to mark his armor in a display of pride. During The Cleansing of Hive Thetus, a simple white Templar cross painted on the right knee was used to show such status within the mixed Crusader Squads.

Crusade Veteran
Veteran status during the Thetus Crusade was given to a Battle Brother who had successfully taken part in three major operations. This service was indicated by a red left knee pad bisected by a black-and-gold lined stripe. The three dots represent the three operations. Further successful actions by the veteran would be indicated by more white dots painted within the black band.

Thetus Crusade Badge
As is the case in nearly every Crusade, a unique badge is designated to signal that a particular Initiate is involved in its operations. On Navaria II, it was worn on the outer part of the right leg. A black dot within a shield icon represented the cancer that had to be rooted out and destroyed. These badges often help to identify who's who when diplomatic or other duties call a warrior from the battlezone.

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Hall of Honour - The Declates Crusade

The Declate Crusade has been a big source of inspiration for my own Black Templar crusade. So in an attempt to save the information on the off chance the GW article disappears off their website like lots of other great resources in the past I will be copy'n'pasting it here. I actually had to type this out since their website was c-blocking every attempt I made to copy the content...

When the Declates System got in the way of Waaagh! Gitzmott, entire worlds fell overnight. The Crimson Fists were dispatched quickly to stem the bleeding and deal with the Ork threat. Upon arrival, the venerable Chapter at first scored victory upon victory with hit-and-run attacks. However, the Crimson Fists began to lose ground as the immense Ork invasion brought its full weight to bear. It became apparent that help was needed, and fast. The massive Ork incursion was definitely heading in-system towards the valuable Forgeworld Declates IV and the densely populated hives of Declates V. The Imperium could not let these centers fall.

Nearby Black Templars heeded the call to arms, and soon the campaign was brought back to a sort of balance. It was on Declates VII that the fate of the system was determined. Gitzmott was located and slain on the barren plains of the planet by an Emperor's Champion. Leaderless, Gitzmott's forces lost focus and abandoned the field of battle. From there, it was a simple matter of mopping up the scattered alien forces. Hideous losses were incurred by both Chapters as the numbers were often 5 to 1. Despite these difficulties, both Chapters earned battlefield renown and are forever heroes of the Declates System.

Symbolic Crimson Fist
As a symbol of solidarity against what seemed to be an innumerable foe, Astartes from both Chapters "exchanged" iconography and often fought in mixed squads. Black Templars painted their left hands red, and Crimson fists painted a Templar cross onto their right knee. This unusual gesture of unity helped establish a tight bond that steeled the resolve of the brave warriors involved.

Crusade Veteran
Brother Atheon is a seasoned veteran of the Declates Crusade. He participated in several major operations geared to halt the greenskin menace. During this Crusade, right knee pads were reserved for Veteran designation. A plain white pad denoted 6 months service, with a red stripe added after the 1st complete year of service in the Crusade. Each 6 month period beyond a year would be represented with yet another red stripe.

Squad Designation (Knee)
Though it is slightly unusual for Black Templars to use numerical squad markings, this practice became necessary in this Crusade. Once heavy losses began piling up, ad-hoc squads became the norm, often with Chapters mixing together out of need. A quick number designation on the left knee helped commanders keep track of squad movements on the battlefield.

Chapter Unity Symbol
Another instance of Battle Brothers cementing their unity in the face of almost certain death was that of the red-and-black Templar cross. Adding a red sliver to each of the four spokes of the Chapter symbol visually conveyed this bond. Shown here, Sergeant Atheon was awarded a special Crusader Squad decoration for surviving injuries he received during the Eteron Push.

Squad Designation (Shoulder)
Shoulder pads were enumerated in the same fashion as the left knee pad to help keep squads straight. However, this number denotes the squad from which the Initiate originally came. In this case, Sergeant Atheon part of the 7th Crusader Squad and is consequently the only surviving member.

Ork Boss Kill Count
It is not uncommon for troopers to keep unofficial track of their kills or major accomplishments. This is seen as a good motivational tool by higher-ups, as Initiates seek to outdo one another on the field of battle. In this case, each white checker represents a particularly large or important Ork slain during the crusade.

Distinguished Combat Service
Sergeant Atheon displays not one, but two awards for Distinguished Combat Service. A golden elbow plate coupled with the Templar cross signifies that this is one Black Templar to heed when he speaks. Sword Brethren status can't be very far off for this devout servant of the Emperor.

Declates Crusade Badge
As is the case in nearly every Crusade, a unique badge is designated to signal in what actions a particular Initiate is currently involved. This badge helps identify who's who when diplomatic or other duties call a warrior from the battlezone. In this case, a thick red stripe through a white shield icon on the right leg signifies Atheon is currently involved in the Declates Crusade.

Previous Crusade Badge
The scraped remnants of a previous Crusade badge (possibly The Burning of Hemoria IV) decorate the inside of Atheon's left leg. It's not uncommon for warriors to continue to display earlier Crusade badges on their armor, though these old badges are normally shown with smaller markings elsewhere on the armor so as to avoid confusion on the current battlefield.

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Hall of Heroes - Black Templars

Design Studio - Codex: Space Marines (3rd Ed) by Andy Chambers et al.

• Alhaus, Captain, provided personal commentary on the Legiones Astartes Daily Rituals

Note: Upon the eve of battle, it is customary amongst the Imperial Fists and their successors, most notably the Black Templars, to gather in pray to the Emperor and Rogal Dorn. One of these brethren will be over come with an ecstatic vision. This brethren will become the Champion of the Emperor.

Design Studio - Codex: Armageddon by Andy Chambers, Jervis Johnson & Gav Thorpe

• Sigismund, High Marshal
• Helbrecht, High Marshal, elected in 989.M41
• Navarre, Captain, 4th Crusade
• Hexil, Techmarine
• Mikael, Brother
• Light of Purity, Strike Cruiser
• Honos, Razorback

Design Studio - Codex: Black Templars (4th Ed) by Graham McNeill

• Sigismund, High Marshal, First Emperor's Champions
• Gerwald, High Marshal
• Sigenandus, High Marshal, Wars of Apostasy
• Ludoldus, High Marshal, Vinculus Crusader, eternal Morator Crusade, Jerulas Crusade (645.M39)
• Kordhel, High Marshal
• Helbrecht, High Marshal, Vinculus Crusade (neophyte), Battle of Fire and Blood, Armageddon Crusade
• Gervhart, Marshal, Athalor Crusader, Second Purging of Lastrati
• Austein (deceased), Marshal, Donian Crusade (985.M39)
• Wernher, Marshal, Donian Crusade (c.988.M39), Thangdron Crusade
• Daidin, Marshal
• Ricard, Marshal, Dimaris Crusade, Armageddon Crusade
• Amalrich, Marshal, Tiberior Crusade, Armageddon Crusade
• Grimaldus, Chaplain, Hero of Helsreach, Battle of Fire and Blood, Armageddon Crusade
• Fergas Nils, Chaplain
• Emmerich, Chaplain, Horeth Crusade
• Augustin, Chaplain, Donian Crusade
• Leuter, Chaplain, Donian Crusade
• Gerlach, Dreadnought, Donorian Crusade
• Metos, Dreadnought
• Navarre, Emperor's Champion, Captain of the Banner, Wars of Apostasy
• Ulricus, Emperor's Champion, Vinculus Crusader
• Tomas, Emperor's Champion, Donian Crusade
• Raimer, Castellan, Garon Nebula Crusade
• Heinman, Castellan, Fighting Company Heinman, Donian Crusade
• Lazarus, Castellan, Fighting Company Lazarus, Donian Crusade
• Lazarus Gotchalcus, Castellan, Fighting Company Gotchalcus, Donian Crusade
• Tonis, Crusade Banner Bearer, Donian Crusade
• Eckehart, Household Banner Bearer, Donian Crusade
• Klesel, Banner Bearer, Fighting Company Heinman, Donian Crusade
• Balthasar, Banner Bearer, Fighting Company Lazarus, Donian Crusade
• Hildebrandt, Banner Bearer, Fighting Company Gotchalcus, Donian Crusade
• Sigmas, Marine Artificer, discovered the Land Raider Crusader
• Antioch, Marine Artificer
• Lorenzo, Sword Brethren, Varl Crusade
• Crassus, Sword Brethren
• Uther, Sword Brethren
• Eternal Crusader, Battle Barge
• Sigismund's Light, Battle Barge, Donian Crusade
• Heracles, Forgeship, Donian Crusade
• Dorn's Sword, Strike Cruiser, Donian Crusade
• Ophidium Gulf, Strike Cruiser, Garon Crusade
• Apocalypton, Strike Cruiser, Donian Crusade
• Holscht, Chapter Keep
• Cephian IV, Chapter Keep
• Fergax, Chapter Keep
• Khreak, Chapter Keep
• Nimbosa, Hebrak Mountains, Chapter Keep
• Prayer of Repugnance
• Verses of Sigismund
• Second Book of Chantings
• Litany of Devotion

Reference: The Temple of Dorn is the central shrine within the Eternal Crusader. It contains fragments of Rogal Dorn's armour, the Black Sword of Sigismund, and the banner carried by Captain Navarre at the Siege of Imperial Palace during the Age of Apostasy.

Design Studio - Rulebook (5th Ed) by Alessio Cavatore

• Helbrecht, High Marshal
• Gimaldus, Chaplain

Reference: The Howling, 401.M34 - Black Templars end the Catelexis Heresy by executing the Cacodominus.

Reference: The Crusade of Wrath, 888.M41 - Black Templars inflict heavy losses on the Word Bearers Legion and reclaim several systems in close proximity to the Maelstrom.

Reference: Black Templars are a fanatical chapter that have modified the Codex Astartes, and each crusade is led by a Marshal whose ad hoc company is assembled to pursue a particular goal.

Design Studio - Codex: Tyranids (5th Ed) by Robin Cruddace

• Helbrecht, High Marshal, Crusade of Wrath 

Design Studio - Codex: Necrons (5th Ed) by Matthew Ward

• Helbrecht, High Marshal
• Sigismund, Battle Barge

Design Studio - Rulebook (6th Ed) by Adam Troke, Jeremy Vetock & Mat Ward

• Helbrecht, High Marshal
• Grimaldus, Chaplain

Reference: The Howling, 401.M34 - Black Templars end the Catelexis Heresy by executing the Cacodominus. The Cacodominus' death screams echoes and amplifies the Warp, burning out the minds of a billion astropaths and distoring the signal of the Astronomican. it is a steep cost for victory.

Reference: The Crusade of Wrath - 888.M41- Black Templars inflict heavy losses on the Word Bearers Legion, reclaiming several star systems previously lost in the Maelstrom.

Battlefleet Gothic - There is Only War: Conflicts of the 41st Millenium

• Helbrecht, High Marshal

Reference: 'Helbrecht's Revenge' was the first state of the Armageddon Crusade to return space to Imperial control. A Space Marine fleet acting in wedge formation (a tactic allowing powerful forward bombardment whilst retaining as many defensive attributes as possible) closed upon the Ork hulk, Rokdroppa.

Forge World - Imperial Armour Vol 9: The Badab War - Part 1 by Alan Blight

Reference: In 869.M41, Black Templars declared a Crusade of Wrath into the Maelstrom. However, they were called away to aid the beleaguered realm of Ultramar in the wake of the Tyrannic War.

Forge World - Imperial Armour: Apocalypse II by Alan Bligh

Reference: the 'Iron Cyclone' Dreadnought Drop Strike was a formation believed to be named by Black Templars who used the tactic repeatedly during the Aegisine Crusade.

Black Library - Crusade for Armageddon by Jonathan Green

• Sigismund, First High Marshal
• Brant, Marshal, Solemnus Crusade
• Adlar, Castellan, Solemnus Crusade, Plautas Campaign
• Gerhard, Castellan, Solemnus Crusade
• Renwyk, Castellan, Solemnus Crusade
• Hagan, Castellan of Solemnus Chapter Keep
• Wolfram, Chaplain, Solemnus Crusade
• Ugo, Chaplain, Solemnus Crusade
• Laji, Chaplain
• Colber, Apothecary, Solemnus Crusade
• Bliant, Apothecary, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Isendur, Techmarine, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Ansgar, Emperor's Champion, Solemnus Crusade
• Jarold, Dreadnought, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Dedric, Dreadnought
• Doane, Sergeant, Tactical Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Lir, Sergeant, Tactical Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Pendaran, Sergeant, Tactical Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Dynadin, Sergeant, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Garrond, Sergeant, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Bellangere, Sergeant, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Uther, Veteran Sergeant, Veteran Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Agravain, Sergeant, Veteran Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Vortimer, Sergeant, 1st Assault Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Phelan, Sergeant, Assault Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Jofrit, Brother, Adlar Command Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Halwan, Brother, Adlar Command Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Kalan, Brother, Adlar Command Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Murtagh, Brother, Banner Bearer, Adlar Command Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Hebron, Brother, Wolfram Command Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Kyner, Brother, Tactical Squad Doane, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Clust, Brother, Tactical Squad Lir, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Garek, Brother, Squad Bellangere, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Fiamain, Brother, Squad Bellangere, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Elazar, Brother, Squad Dynadin, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Sagramour, Veteran Brother, Veteran Squad Uther, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Leorad, Veteran Brother, Veteran Squad Uther, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Elidor, Veteran Brother, Veteran Squad Uther, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Thayer, Brother, Veteran Squad Uther, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Brannor, Brother, Veteran Squad Agravain, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Benat, Brother, Veteran Squad Agravain, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Kemen, Brother, Veteran Squad Agravain, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Bryce, Brother, Squad Vortimer, 1st Assault Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Notker, Brother, Squad Vortimer, 1st Assault Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Halwan, Brother, Squad Vortimer, 1st Assault Squad, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Horek, Brother, Exalibur's Pilot, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Tortain, Brother, Exhalibur's Gunner, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Daman, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Bladud, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Padarn, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Lairgnen, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Calles, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Celidon, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Escanor, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Meinrad, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Tage, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Carde, Brother, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Cavell, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Gauthier, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Naldo, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Torkel, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Faxon, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Gervais, Neophyte, Garek's Apprentice, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Mabon, Neophyte, Kyner's Apprentice, Fighting Company Adlar, Solemnus Crusade
• Divine Fury, Battle Barge, Flagship
• Hammer of Wrath, Battle Barge
• Goliath, Forgeship
• Vengeance is Mine, Strike Cruiser
• Crusader's Sword, Strike Cruiser
• Sigismund's Wrath, Strike Cruiser
• No Pity, Strike Cruiser
• Exalibur, Land Speeder
• Hall of Heroes, Solemnus Chapter Keep
• Archivum Astartes
• Prayer of Holy Supplication
• Prayers of Protection

Black Library - Conquest of Armageddon by Jonathan Green

Black Library - Helsreach by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

• Rogal Dorn, Primarch, Golden Lord
• Sigismund, First High Marshal
• Helbrecht, High Marshal, Armageddon Crusade
• Mordred the Black/Avenger, Reclusiarch of the Eternal Crusade and former mentor of Grimaldus
• Ricard, Marshal, Armageddon Crusade
• Amalrich, Marshal, Armageddon Crusade
• Tarrisin, Marshal, Dathax Crusade
• Duron, Castellan
• Geraint, Sword Brethren, Armageddon Crusade
• Lograine, Sword Brethren, Armageddon Crusade
• Grimaldus, Chaplain, Knight of the Inner Circle, Hero of Helsreach, Reclusiarch of the Helsreach Crusade/Eternal Crusade
• Artarion, Brother of Squad Grimaldus, Banner Bearer, Helsreach Crusade
• Priamus, Emperor's Champion of Helsreach Crusade (former Brother of Squad Grimaldus)
• Cador, Brother of Squad Grimaldus (former Sword Brethren), Helsreach Crusade
• Nerovar, Apothecary of Squad Grimaldus, Helsreach Crusade
• Bastilan, Sergeant of Squad Grimaldus, Helsreach Crusade
• Bayard, Emperor's Champion of the Helsreach Crusade (former Sword Brethren)
• Jurisian, Forgemaster a.k.a Master of the Forge
• Dargravian, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Farus, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Thaliar, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Korith, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Toravan, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Amardes, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Halrik, Brother, Crusade Mark of Valiant Conduct, Helsreach Crusade
• Angrad, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Vorenthar, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Erias, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Markosian, Brother, Crusade Mark of Unbroken Courage, Helsreach Crusade
• Malathir, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Sithren, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Thalhaiden, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Darmere, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Ikarion, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Demes, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Gorthis, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Sulagon, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Naclides, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Kaleb, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Thorias, Brother-Pilot, Helsreach Crusade
• Avandar, Brother-Pilot, Helsreach Crusade
• Vanrich, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Anastus, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Troven, Brother-Pilot, Helsreach Crusade
• Kaedus, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• Madoc, Brother, Helsreach Crusade
• The Eternal Crusader, Flagship
• Night's Vigil, Battle Barge
• Majesty, Strike Cruiser
• Avenged, Thunderhawk
• Temple of Dorn, Reclusiam aboard The Eternal Crusader
• Valiant Hall

Reference: Dorn's personal heraldry inspired that of his Templar sons.

Reference: When Horus and Dorn made war together, they would make an oath in blood. Clasping hands, they would each swear that they would stand "until the end". It is the most binding oath, spoken been Templar who know they will never see another war. When a Templar knows he will die, it is the promise he gives to his brothers that he will stand with honour until he can longer stand at all (p. 204)

Reference: Chaplains are the keeper of a Chapter's lore, soul, traditions and purity. The Ecclesiarchy of Terra support the ancient rites, and the authority of every Chapter's Reclusiam to train warrior-priests to guide the souls of its battle-brothers. The Ecclesiarchy do not invest Chaplains with power, they recognise they already hold it.

Reference: a Crusade's most sacred tradition is that the Black Sword remains in black hands until there are none left to bear it (p. 396)

Black Library - Heroes of the Space Marines: And They Shall Know No Fear... by Darren Cox

• Castellan Marius Reinhart
• Brother-Chaplain Mathias Vlain
• Brother-Sergeant Janus
• Brother-Techmarine Cerebus
• Brother-Techmarine Fernus
• Sword Brother Gorgon
• Sword Brother Sangril
• Sword Brother Charsild
• Sword Brother Eklain
• Sword Brother Apollos
• Brother Apothacary Ackolon
• Sword Brother Dorner
• Sword Brother Gerard
• Sword Brother Julius
• Marshal Gervhart of the Athelor Crusade
• High Marshal Ludolus
• Brother Dreadnought Ezekial Yesod
• Neophye Helbrecht
• Revenant, Flagship

Note - the short story takes place on Stygia XII which is home to the abandoned Chapter Keep called Montgisard. The Chapter Keep was founded by Marshal Gervhart during the Athelor Crusade.

Black Library - Armageddon Omnibus: Sanctuary by Jonathan Green

• Brant, Marshal, Solemnus Crusade
• Wolfram, Chaplain, Solemnus Crusade
• Gerhard, Castellan, Solemnus Crusade
• Isendur, Techmarine, Solemnus Crusade
• Lohengrin, Veteran Sergeant, Solemnus Crusade
• Olaf, Veteran Sergeant, Fighting Company Gerhard, Solemnus Crusade
• Nudd, Terminator-Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Folke, Protector, Solemnus Crusade
• Meleagant, Brother, Fighting Company Gerhard, Solemnus Crusade
• Rivalin, Brother, Fighting Company Gerhard, Solemnus Crusade
• Josef, Brother, Fighting Company Gerhard, Solemnus Crusade
• Koldo, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Ansgar, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Wuhur, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Elidor, Veteran-Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Gauthier, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Hale, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Carrado, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Uland, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Uchdryd, Apostle-Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Taran, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Naois, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Kier, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Drust, Brother, Solemnus Crusade
• Brehus, Brother-Pilot, Solemnus Crusade
• Petrus, Neophyte, Fighting Company Gerhard, Solemnus Crusade
• Divine Fury, Battle Barge
• Goliath, Forgeship
• Paladin, Thunderhawk

Black Library - Legends of the Space Marines: The Relic by Jonathan Green

• Brother Dreadnought Jarold of the Solemnus Crusade
• Emperor's Champion Ansgar of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother-Chaplain Wolfram of the Solemnus Crusade
• Techmarine Isendur of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Dreadnought Dedric possibly of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Larce of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Nyle of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Tobrecan of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Isen of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Leax of the Solemnus Crusade
• Neophyte Gervais of the Solemnus Crusade
• Neophyte Feran of the Solemnus Crusade
• Neophyte Eadif of the Solemnus Crusade
• Neophyte Galan of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Egeslic of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Fraomar of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Sergeant Bellangere of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Garr of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Heolstor of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Derian of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Eghan of the Solemnus Crusade
• Brother Clust of the Solemnus Crusade
• Marshal Brant of the Solemnus Crusade
• Goliath, Forgeship 

Note - throughout the short story some Black Templars are referred to as Initiate or Gunner. I have collected them all under the title Brother.

Black Library - Hammer & Bolter: Vox Dominus by Anthony Reynolds

Reference: The witch Chattox, a descendent of Davin, was slain by Black Templars.

Black Library - The Emperor's Chosen (eBook) by Mike Lee

• Vorhalt, Castellan
• Karst, Chaplain
• Reinhart, Emperor's Champion (former Initiate)
• Amalthus, Techmarine
• Litanies of Hate

Reference: the red ruby set into the pommel of the Black Sword symbolizes the blood spilt by the Emperor at the Battle for Terra.

Black Library - Legion of the Damned by Rob Sanders

• Alighieri, Castellan, Brethren of the Sword, Veteran of the Volchis, Deltamagne and Hive Nimbus Crusades.
• Bellicose, Pocket Frigate

Black Library - Priests of Mars by Graham McNeill

• Helbretch, High Marshal
• Kul Gilad, Reclusiarch, Scar Crusade (slain by Eldar)
• Auiden, Apothecary, Scar Crusade
• Aelius, Emperor's Champion, Dantium Gate (slain by Eldar)
• Varda, Emperor's Champion, Scar Crusade
• Tanna, Sergeant, Scar Crusade
• Issur, Brother, Scar Crusade
• Atticus, Brother, Scar Crusade
• Bracha, Brother, Scar Crusade
• Yael, Brother, Scar Crusade
• Eternal Crusader, Battlebarge
• Adytum, modified rapid Strike Cruiser
• Barisan, Thunderhawk 

Reference: The Emperor's Champion of the Scar Crusade was chosen through narcotic visions. Each Templar took deep breaths of a chemical-laden smoke, their lungs filling with the secrets encoded into its molecular arrangement. Only the genesmiths of the Eternal Crusader knew the origin of the incense, and only by their strange alchemy could it be rendered.

Reference: Only in death is the Black Sword passed onto the next Emperor's Champion.

Reference: Despite being a Non-Codex Chapter, the Black Templars rank markings and the like still owe a great deal to the Ultramarines.

Games Workshop Website - Painting Black Templars Iconography

• Brother Sergeant Atheon of the Declates Crusade
• Brother Zatliev of the Thetus Crusade
• Brother Hectarius of the Centrati Crusade

Index Astartes II - Righteous Zeal by Gav Thorpe

• Sigismund, High Marshal, Emperor's Champion
• Helbrecht, High Marshal (elected 989.M41)
• Austein, Marshal, Donian Crusade (deceased c.988)
• Wernher, Marshal, Donian Crusade, Thangdron Crusade
• Tomas, Emperor's Champion, Donian Crusade
• Augustin, Chaplain, Donian Crusade
• Leuter, Chaplain, Donian Crusade
• Tonis, Crusade Banner Bearer, Donian Crusade
• Eckehart, Household Banner Bearer, Donian Crusade
• Heinman, Castellan, Fighting Company Heinman, Donian Crusade
• Klesel, Company Banner Bearer, Fighting Company Heinman, Donian Crusade
• Lazarus Gotchalcus, Castellan, Fighting Company Gotchalcus, Donian Crusade
• Hildebrandt, Company Banner Bearer, Fighting Company Gotchalcus, Donian Crusade
• Lazarus, Castellan, Fighting Company Lazarus, Donian Crusade
• Balthasar, Company Banner Bearer, Fighting Company Lazarus, Donian Crusade
• Navarre, Captain, 4th Crusade
• Simagus, Marine-Artificer, Jerulas Crusade
• Hexil, Techmarine, Armageddon Crusade
• Mikael, Brother, Armageddon Crusade
• Eternal Crusader, Battle Barge
• Sigismund's Light, Battle Barge, Donian Crusade
• Heracles, Forgeship, Donian Crusade
• Dorn's Sword, Strike Cruiser, Donian Crusade
• Apocalypton, Strike Cruiser, Donian Crusade
• Light of Purity, Strike Cruiser
• Terrible Angel, Imperial Fists' Strike Cruiser

White Dwarf 297 Oz Edition - Battle Report: Seek and Destroy

• Marshal Skordanos

Note - the above are from Pete Haines' army used in a battle report against a Beil-Tan Warhost

White Dwarf 311 Oz Edition - Chosen of the Emperor: Black Templar Designer's Notes

• Emperor's Champion and High Marshal Sigismund
• Chaplain Grimaldus, Hero of Helreach
• High Marshal Helbrecht, Successor of the High Marshal Kordhel

White Dwarf 311 Oz Edition - Assault on Cephian IV: New Black Templar Missions

• Brother-Chaplain Develain, Castellan of Cephian IV
• Castellan Ulliquel of the Thunder Crusade

White Dwarf 312 Oz Edition - Accept Any Challenge: Collecting a Black Templar force by Matt Hudson

• Brother-Chaplain Segestus of the Lastrati Crusade
• Emperor's Champion Fulcaris of the Lastrati Crusade
• Brother Malorix, Venerable Dreadnought of the Lastri Crusade

Note - the above are from Matt Hudson's army list found on page 57.

White Dwarf 312 Oz Edition - Righteous Victories: Crusades of the Black Templars by Graham McNeill

• Castellan Folker of the Nimbosa Crusade
• Castellan Raimer of the Ophidium Gulf Crusade
• Emperor's Champion Korbinian of the Ophidium Gulf Crusade
• Marshal Gervhart of the Lastrati & Athalor Crusade
• Marshal Sigenadus of the Terran Crusade
• Captain of the Banner, Guardian of Honour and Emperor's Champion Navarre of the Terran Crusade
• High Marshal Ludoldus of the Vinculus Crusade
• High Marshal Helbrecht of the Armageddon Crusade
• Marshal Amalrich of the Armageddon Crusade
• Marshal Ricard of the Armageddon Crusade
• High Marshal Ludoldus of the Jerulas Crusade
• Marine-Artificer Simagus
• Dorn's Wrath, Strike Cruiser

White Dwarf 313 Oz Edition - Tactica Black Templars: Run your crusade effectively

• Marshal Hartmann
• Emperor's Champion Rudorffer

Note - the above are from Andrew Harris' army

White Dwarf 313 Oz Edition - Rise to Glory by Graham McNeill

• Brother Paresh Rammius, a Chapter legend
• Reclusiarch Develain of the Chapter Keep on Cephian IV
• Brother-Chaplain Albera of the Chapter Keep on Pragos IV
• Brother Koverich, fought in the Crusade of Brotherhood and Vinculus Crusade
• Dreadnought Sibertas, one of the Chapters greatests heroes
• Marshal Wikeris, one of the Chapters greatests heroes
• Castellan Mefridus, one of the Chapters greatests heroes
• Castellan Helbrecht, future High Marshal and battle-brother of Rammius
• Castellan Mefridus
• Brother-Chaplain Auacyb, Castellan of the Fergax
• Neophyte Varian, trained by Rammius and elevated to Initiate
• High Marshal Kordhel
• Techmarine Simagus, Guardian of the Sepulchre
• Captain Navarre
• Ninety Sacred Verses of Revulsion
• Oaths of Fealty
• Oaths of Vengeance

Note - with the exception of Captain Navarre, and possibly Chaplain Develain, all these warriors have crossed paths with Brother Rammius who is now interned in a Dreadnought after sustaining fatal wounds during the Armaggedon Crusade.

White Dwarf 314 Oz Edition - Marshals of the Black Templars

• Castellan Folker of the Nimbosa Crusade
• Chaplain Burkarys of the Chapter Keep on Holscht
• Marshal Gervhart of the Athalor Crusade and Instigator of the Second Purging of Lastrati
• Marshal Ludoldus of the Vinculus Crusade
• High Marshal Sigenandus of the Terran Crusade, died in 522.M36

Reference: Marshal Ludoldus who fought at the Battle of Fire and Blood took to the field of battle in a suite of archaic Terminator Armor. He carried a lantern said to have been blessed by the Blind Sisterhood of Luxvitas Binary that could pierce even the darkness of the Empyren with its righteous light.

White Dwarf 317 Oz Edition - Preparing for War: Medusa V Army Show Case

• Castellan Rasmusen of the Templars Encarmine
• Brother Dreadnought Sangeas of the Templars Encarmine
• Emperor's Champion Gilbrecht of the Templars Encarmine

Note - the above are from Andrew Long's army which diverged from the Black Templars

White Dwarf 323 Oz Edition - Battle Report: The Swordwing Rages

• High Marshal Helbrecht
• Brother-Chaplain Fernandex
• Venerable Dreadnought Navarrus
• Brother Dreadnought Nils

Note - the above are from Matt Hudson's army used in a battle report against a Beil-Tan Warhost on the maiden world Sirielle

White Dwarf 324 Oz Edition - Iron Will, Iron Blood

• Castellan Morgrim of the Chapter Keep on Lilia Mundi
• Emperor's Champion Herdalus of the Lilia Mundi Incursion
• Brother-Chaplain Veerstelt of the Lilia Mundi Incursion
• Brother Dreadnought Metos of the Lilia Mundi Incursion
• Venerable Dreadnought Barde of the Lilia Mundi Incursion
• Marshal Albrantinus of the Lilia Mundi Incursion

White Dwarf 384 - Slaughter on Shrodinger VII by Mat Ward

• Helbrecht, Marshal, 930.M41

Final Note - this Hall of Heroes is far from complete. If you notice any omissions or errors please don't hesitate to contact me.