Difference between revisions of "Iron Halo"
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[[Image:DoWDCironhalo.JPG|thumb|right|[[Davian Thule]] equipped with an Iron Halo in [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]].]] | [[Image:DoWDCironhalo.JPG|thumb|right|[[Davian Thule]] equipped with an Iron Halo in [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]].]] | ||
| − | The '''Iron Halo''' is part of the [[Space Marine Armoury]]. It is an ancient artifact, a special | + | The '''Iron Halo''' is part of the [[Space Marine Armoury]]. It is an ancient artifact, a special [[Space Marine Honour Badge|Honour Badge]] given to a [[Space Marine]] who has shown exceptional initiative or bravery on the battlefield. It incorporates a powerful [[conversion field]], similar to the [[Rosarius]] or [[Refractor Field]] that reinforces the resiliency of [[Power Armour]], allowing them to weather even the most fierce attacks.{{Fn|2}} |
| − | The Iron Halo appears as a spiked circle or half-circle of grey iron worn either on the helmet or the left shoulder pad. Sometimes it | + | The Iron Halo appears as a spiked circle or half-circle of grey iron worn either on the helmet or the left shoulder pad. Sometimes it is more elaborate and takes the form of an actual halo arching over the Battle-Brother’s helmet, connected either to his gorget or backpack. In rare cases, the Iron Halo will also be inlaid with litanies of the Battle-Brother's deeds or the names of heroes of his Chapter.{{Fn|3}} |
| − | The Iron Halo Honour is a mark of rank within the Adeptus Astartes, and in most Chapters is only awarded to Space Marine Captains and above. As a sign of rank within a Chapter, it is assigned by the Chapter Master to Space Marine. | + | The Iron Halo Honour is a mark of rank within the Adeptus Astartes, and in most Chapters is only awarded to Space Marine Captains and above. As a sign of rank within a Chapter, it is assigned by the Chapter Master to Space Marine.{{Fn|3}} |
| − | As a sign of rank, the Iron Halo grants a Space Marine command privileges and responsibilities on the battlefield. His peers will look to him for leadership, and tactical decisions will often fall to him unless a more senior ranking | + | As a sign of rank, the Iron Halo grants a Space Marine command privileges and responsibilities on the battlefield. His peers will look to him for leadership, and tactical decisions will often fall to him unless a more senior ranking officer is present. For Space Marine serving in the [[Deathwatch]], rank is largely a formality, though other Space Marines and Imperial soldiers familiar with the Chapter hierarchy will usually respect his decisions. The rank may also play a part in the decisions of his commanders as he will represent a proven leader of men and an asset they may call upon in certain combat situations.{{Fn|3}} |
| − | The [[Blood Ravens]] [[Chapter]] possesses a special Iron Halo, a revered relic assumed to have belonged to their unknown [[Primarch]]. | + | The [[Blood Ravens]] [[Chapter]] possesses a special Iron Halo, a revered relic assumed to have belonged to their unknown [[Primarch]].{{Fn|1}} |
| − | Iron Halos are so rare that in the [[Ultramarines]], only [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]]s and [[Company Champion]]s are authorised to wear them. | + | Iron Halos are so rare that in the [[Ultramarines]], only [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]]s and [[Company Champion]]s are authorised to wear them.{{Fn|2}} |
==Famous Iron Halo users== | ==Famous Iron Halo users== | ||
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*[[Space Marine Brother-Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Cato Sicarius|Sicarius]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | *[[Space Marine Brother-Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Cato Sicarius|Sicarius]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | ||
*Commander [[Dante]], [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Blood Angels]] | *Commander [[Dante]], [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Blood Angels]] | ||
| − | *[[Davian Thule]], [[Captain]] of the Blood Ravens | + | *[[Davian Thule]], [[Captain]] of the Blood Ravens{{Fn|1}} |
| − | *[[Titus (Captain)|Titus]], [[Captain]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | + | *[[Titus (Captain)|Titus]], [[Captain]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|2}} |
*[[Pedro Kantor]], [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Crimson Fists]] | *[[Pedro Kantor]], [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Crimson Fists]] | ||
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
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*[[Space Marine Equipment (List)]] | *[[Space Marine Equipment (List)]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]] - Commander screen; Wargear section | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pgs. 206-211 | ||
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*[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]] | *[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]] | ||
*[[Codex: Blood Angels (4th Edition)]] | *[[Codex: Blood Angels (4th Edition)]] | ||
*[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]] | *[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]] | ||
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[[Category:Equipment (Space Marines)]] | [[Category:Equipment (Space Marines)]] | ||
[[Category: Space Marine Honours]] | [[Category: Space Marine Honours]] | ||
Revision as of 20:57, 6 March 2013
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The Iron Halo is part of the Space Marine Armoury. It is an ancient artifact, a special Honour Badge given to a Space Marine who has shown exceptional initiative or bravery on the battlefield. It incorporates a powerful conversion field, similar to the Rosarius or Refractor Field that reinforces the resiliency of Power Armour, allowing them to weather even the most fierce attacks.[2]
The Iron Halo appears as a spiked circle or half-circle of grey iron worn either on the helmet or the left shoulder pad. Sometimes it is more elaborate and takes the form of an actual halo arching over the Battle-Brother’s helmet, connected either to his gorget or backpack. In rare cases, the Iron Halo will also be inlaid with litanies of the Battle-Brother's deeds or the names of heroes of his Chapter.[3]
The Iron Halo Honour is a mark of rank within the Adeptus Astartes, and in most Chapters is only awarded to Space Marine Captains and above. As a sign of rank within a Chapter, it is assigned by the Chapter Master to Space Marine.[3]
As a sign of rank, the Iron Halo grants a Space Marine command privileges and responsibilities on the battlefield. His peers will look to him for leadership, and tactical decisions will often fall to him unless a more senior ranking officer is present. For Space Marine serving in the Deathwatch, rank is largely a formality, though other Space Marines and Imperial soldiers familiar with the Chapter hierarchy will usually respect his decisions. The rank may also play a part in the decisions of his commanders as he will represent a proven leader of men and an asset they may call upon in certain combat situations.[3]
The Blood Ravens Chapter possesses a special Iron Halo, a revered relic assumed to have belonged to their unknown Primarch.[1]
Iron Halos are so rare that in the Ultramarines, only Captains and Company Champions are authorised to wear them.[2]
Famous Iron Halo users
- Marneus Calgar, Chapter Master of the Ultramarines
- Brother-Captain Sicarius of the Ultramarines
- Commander Dante, Chapter Master of the Blood Angels
- Davian Thule, Captain of the Blood Ravens[1]
- Titus, Captain of the Ultramarines[2]
- Pedro Kantor, Chapter Master of the Crimson Fists
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade - Commander screen; Wargear section
- 2: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
- 3: Deathwatch: Rites of Battle, pgs. 206-211
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