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'''Roma''' was the first battle honor won by the [[Imperial Fists]] when they were the [[Emperor]]'s VII [[Space Marine Legion|Legion Astartes]]. The original battle honor, likely a banner, has long since decayed and all that remains is a ceramite icon which is considered too precious to be displayed even in the Inner [[Reclusiam]] aboard the [[Phalanx]]. At least one of the Imperial Fists' [[Space Marine Standards|Chapter Banners]] references the honor and prominently displays the name "Roma."<sup>1</sup> | '''Roma''' was the first battle honor won by the [[Imperial Fists]] when they were the [[Emperor]]'s VII [[Space Marine Legion|Legion Astartes]]. The original battle honor, likely a banner, has long since decayed and all that remains is a ceramite icon which is considered too precious to be displayed even in the Inner [[Reclusiam]] aboard the [[Phalanx]]. At least one of the Imperial Fists' [[Space Marine Standards|Chapter Banners]] references the honor and prominently displays the name "Roma."<sup>1</sup> | ||
| − | It is not known for what heroic deed the Imperial Fists were awarded Roma. However, it is stated that the honor evidences the Legion's formation on [[Terra]], implying the action | + | It is not known for what heroic deed the Imperial Fists were awarded Roma. However, it is stated that the honor evidences the Legion's formation on [[Terra]], implying the action took place on Earth, possibly even at Rome given the name of the honor.<sup>2</sup> [[Great Crusade]]. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 04:30, 29 December 2010
Roma was the first battle honor won by the Imperial Fists when they were the Emperor's VII Legion Astartes. The original battle honor, likely a banner, has long since decayed and all that remains is a ceramite icon which is considered too precious to be displayed even in the Inner Reclusiam aboard the Phalanx. At least one of the Imperial Fists' Chapter Banners references the honor and prominently displays the name "Roma."1
It is not known for what heroic deed the Imperial Fists were awarded Roma. However, it is stated that the honor evidences the Legion's formation on Terra, implying the action took place on Earth, possibly even at Rome given the name of the honor.2 Great Crusade.
See Also
Sources
- 1: Sons of Dorn (Novel), Chris Roberson, Ch. VII
- 2: Index Astartes II: Imperial Fists, p. 12
