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| − | '''Roma''' was the first battle honor won by the [[Imperial Fists]] when they were the [[Emperor]]'s VII [[ | + | '''Roma''' was the first battle honor won by the [[Imperial Fists]] when they were the [[Emperor]]'s VII [[Legiones 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."{{Fn|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.{{Fn|2}} | 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.{{Fn|2}} | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 4 June 2012
Roma was the first battle honor won by the Imperial Fists when they were the Emperor's VII Legiones 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]
Sources
- 1: Sons of Dorn (Novel), Chris Roberson, Chapter Seven, p. 195
- 2: Index Astartes II: Imperial Fists, p. 12
