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The '''Deathwing''' is the [[Dark Angels#Organisation|First Company]] of the [[Dark Angels]] [[Space Marines]] [[Chapter]]. The Deathwing (and the chapter's second company, the [[Ravenwing]]) are not part of the standard [[Codex Astartes]] structure system, although the remaining companies of the chapter do adhere to the Codex. The Dark Angels' successor Chapters (collectively known as the [[Unforgiven]]) also have similar formations, although they are not referred to by the same title. The Deathwing is an honored position within all Unforgiven Chapters, and only upon ascension to the Deathwing can one eventually be admitted to the [[Inner Circle]].{{Fn|4}} The Current Master of the Deathwing is [[Belial]].
 
The '''Deathwing''' is the [[Dark Angels#Organisation|First Company]] of the [[Dark Angels]] [[Space Marines]] [[Chapter]]. The Deathwing (and the chapter's second company, the [[Ravenwing]]) are not part of the standard [[Codex Astartes]] structure system, although the remaining companies of the chapter do adhere to the Codex. The Dark Angels' successor Chapters (collectively known as the [[Unforgiven]]) also have similar formations, although they are not referred to by the same title. The Deathwing is an honored position within all Unforgiven Chapters, and only upon ascension to the Deathwing can one eventually be admitted to the [[Inner Circle]].{{Fn|4}} The Current Master of the Deathwing is [[Belial]].
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The Deathwing is one of the two current incarnations of the original [[Hexagrammaton]] formations of the Dark Angels [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] that continues into the [[41st Millennium]].{{Fn|6}}
 
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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[[Image:DeathwingOrg.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Deathwing organization{{Fn|4}}]]
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====Origins====
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[[File:DeathwingSymbolHH.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Heresy]]-era Deathwing Symbol{{Fn|11}}]]
 
The Deathwing formed mainly from the remains of the [[Host of Crowns]] of the [[Unification Wars|Unification]] and [[Great Crusade]]-era First Legion. This Host was famed for its line breaking and marksmen abilities, and those of its Inner Circle who survived an infamous swore oaths that no member of the wing would ever leave the field of battle in the hands of the enemy, accepting death over dishonor or retreat. During the [[Horus Heresy]] they acted as a special operations unit specializing in not only line-breaking but also as elite veteran infantry and honor guards.{{Fn|11}}
 
The Deathwing formed mainly from the remains of the [[Host of Crowns]] of the [[Unification Wars|Unification]] and [[Great Crusade]]-era First Legion. This Host was famed for its line breaking and marksmen abilities, and those of its Inner Circle who survived an infamous swore oaths that no member of the wing would ever leave the field of battle in the hands of the enemy, accepting death over dishonor or retreat. During the [[Horus Heresy]] they acted as a special operations unit specializing in not only line-breaking but also as elite veteran infantry and honor guards.{{Fn|11}}
  
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The company's armour is a bone white colour, rather than the dark green of the majority of the Chapter, or the black of the original Legion. Originally their armour were black but after a single squad of Terminators freed one of the Chapter's [[recruitment world]]s - and the squad's original homeworld - from a [[Genestealer]] infestation it was forever decreed that the company's armour would be white to honour their valour.{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} This alteration of the color scheme applies only to the Dark Angels, not to their successor Chapters.{{citethis}}
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The Deathwing is one of the two current incarnations of the original [[Hexagrammaton]] formations of the Dark Angels [[Space Marine Legion|Legion]] that continues into the [[41st Millennium]].{{Fn|6}}
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The Deathwing's insignia is a variation of winged sword worn by the rest of the Chapter - the blade of the sword is depicted as being broken in Deathwing iconography.{{citethis}}
 
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While it has been stated that the entire Deathwing company fights exclusively in [[Terminator armour]],{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} Dark Angels wearing the bone colour of the 1st Company have also been seen in non-Terminator armour.{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|17}}{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|21}}
 
  
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====Chapter Secrets====
 
The Deathwing is not solely a tactical formation - promotion to the Deathwing also means that an individual is bestowed many of the darkest secrets of the Chapter. The most closely guarded of these secrets is that of the betrayal of [[Luther]] and the [[Fallen]], and the subsequent fate of their [[Primarch]], [[Lion El'Jonson]].{{Fn|1}}
 
The Deathwing is not solely a tactical formation - promotion to the Deathwing also means that an individual is bestowed many of the darkest secrets of the Chapter. The most closely guarded of these secrets is that of the betrayal of [[Luther]] and the [[Fallen]], and the subsequent fate of their [[Primarch]], [[Lion El'Jonson]].{{Fn|1}}
  
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When a battle-brother is being considered for a place in the Deathwing, it is standard procedure for them to be judged by the [[Chief Librarian|Grand Master of the Librarius]], who determines if they are worthy of ascension.{{Fn|7}}
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====Attitude====
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[[Image:Deathwing sml.jpg|thumb|right|250px|a Deathwing Terminator]]
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More so even than the regular Dark Angels, the Deathwing are notoriously stubborn and resistant, refusing to buckle under extreme pressure from enemy advances, even when it would be more advantageous to retreat.{{Cite this}}  
  
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More so even than the regular Dark Angels, the Deathwing are notoriously stubborn and resistant, refusing to buckle under extreme pressure from enemy advances, even when it would be more advantageous to retreat.{{Cite this}}  
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The events on [[Thranx]], where a squad of Terminators freed a recruitment world of Genestealers (later known as ''"The Tale of Two Heads Talking"'') became one of a main legends that were told to young members of the Chapter. Other famous tales include the "Scouring of the [[Space Hulk]] ''[[Place of Fears]]''", "Fall of the [[House of Pervigilium]]", the "Wisper in the Gloom" and "Vengeance of Beleagerest" amongst a lot of other. These stories tell about self-sacrifice and overwhelming odds so instil in every Dark Angel a zealous drive to right ancient wrongs and seek out the enemy no matter where he might hide. As they progress through the Chapter's ranks such preparing helps a Dark Angels to know the ultimate true about the dark past of their Chapter.{{Fn|3}}
  
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====Disposition====
 
The Deathwing itself contains multiple specialized sub-formations, such as [[Deathwing Command Squad]]s and the dreaded [[Deathwing Knights]], who comprise the elite of this already veteran Company.{{Fn|4}} As of the [[Era Indomitus]], it has also come to include [[Primaris Space Marine|Primaris]] [[Bladeguard Veteran]]s.{{Fn|10}}
 
The Deathwing itself contains multiple specialized sub-formations, such as [[Deathwing Command Squad]]s and the dreaded [[Deathwing Knights]], who comprise the elite of this already veteran Company.{{Fn|4}} As of the [[Era Indomitus]], it has also come to include [[Primaris Space Marine|Primaris]] [[Bladeguard Veteran]]s.{{Fn|10}}
  
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The events on [[Thranx]], where a squad of Terminators freed a recruitment world of Genestealers (later known as ''"The Tale of Two Heads Talking"'') became one of a main legends that were told to young members of the Chapter. Other famous tales include the "Scouring of the [[Space Hulk]] ''[[Place of Fears]]''", "Fall of the [[House of Pervigilium]]", the "Wisper in the Gloom" and "Vengeance of Beleagerest" amongst a lot of other. These stories tell about self-sacrifice and overwhelming odds so instil in every Dark Angel a zealous drive to right ancient wrongs and seek out the enemy no matter where he might hide. As they progress through the Chapter's ranks such preparing helps a Dark Angels to know the ultimate true about the dark past of their Chapter.{{Fn|3}}
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====Promotion====
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When a battle-brother is being considered for a place in the Deathwing, it is standard procedure for them to be judged by the [[Chief Librarian|Grand Master of the Librarius]], who determines if they are worthy of ascension.{{Fn|7}}
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====Equipment====
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While it has been stated that the entire Deathwing company fights exclusively in [[Terminator armour]],{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} Dark Angels wearing the bone colour of the 1st Company have also been seen in non-Terminator armour.{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|17}}{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|21}}
  
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==Colour Scheme==
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==Heraldry==
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[[Image:DWIA.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Deathwing Terminator]]
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===Heresy Era===
 
During the Horus Heresy, and prior to the events on Thranx, the Deathwing coloured their armour in the black of the legion. Having some of their armour plating painted bone white signified a warrior of the Deathwing that has taken a mortal wound meant for another and survived.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|11a}}{{Fn|15}}
 
During the Horus Heresy, and prior to the events on Thranx, the Deathwing coloured their armour in the black of the legion. Having some of their armour plating painted bone white signified a warrior of the Deathwing that has taken a mortal wound meant for another and survived.{{Fn|2}}{{Fn|11a}}{{Fn|15}}
  
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===Post-Heresy===
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[[File:DWIA.jpg|thumb|200px|a Deathwing [[Terminator]]]]
 
The unique all bone white colour scheme was later adopted as a mark of remembrance for a lone squad of Dark Angel Terminators who freed a recruitment world from a [[Genestealer]] infestation and slew a [[Broodlord]] that had terrorized the [[Galaxy]].{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} As they did not expect to survive such a confrontation, they painted their armour white in preparation for their deaths. In the end the Deathwing triumphed and a vital part of the Dark Angels' heritage was saved.{{Fn|2}}  
 
The unique all bone white colour scheme was later adopted as a mark of remembrance for a lone squad of Dark Angel Terminators who freed a recruitment world from a [[Genestealer]] infestation and slew a [[Broodlord]] that had terrorized the [[Galaxy]].{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} As they did not expect to survive such a confrontation, they painted their armour white in preparation for their deaths. In the end the Deathwing triumphed and a vital part of the Dark Angels' heritage was saved.{{Fn|2}}  
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The company's armour is a bone white colour, rather than the dark green of the majority of the Chapter, or the black of the original Legion. Originally their armour were black but after a single squad of Terminators freed one of the Chapter's [[recruitment world]]s - and the squad's original homeworld - from a [[Genestealer]] infestation it was forever decreed that the company's armour would be white to honour their valour.{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} This alteration of the color scheme applies only to the Dark Angels, not to their successor Chapters.{{citethis}}
  
 
According to another version, the armor was painted white when the Dark Angels needed to reconquer a lost recruiting world, and the color change was due to the warriors of the 1st Company being distinguished from the [[Heretic Astartes]].{{Fn|16}}
 
According to another version, the armor was painted white when the Dark Angels needed to reconquer a lost recruiting world, and the color change was due to the warriors of the 1st Company being distinguished from the [[Heretic Astartes]].{{Fn|16}}
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====Insignia====
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The Deathwing's insignia is a variation of winged sword worn by the rest of the Chapter - the blade of the sword is depicted as being broken in Deathwing iconography.{{citethis}}
  
 
==Forces==
 
==Forces==
 
===Pre-Heresy===
 
===Pre-Heresy===
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[[File:DWHeresy.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Heresy]]-era Deathwing [[Terminator]]]]
 
*[[Praetor (Rank)|Deathwing Praetor]]{{Fn|11b}}
 
*[[Praetor (Rank)|Deathwing Praetor]]{{Fn|11b}}
 
*[[Deathwing Companion]]{{Fn|11b}}
 
*[[Deathwing Companion]]{{Fn|11b}}
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*[[Deathwing Command Squad]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Command Squad]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Champion]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Champion]]{{Fn|14}}
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*[[Bladeguard Veteran|Deathwing Bladeguard Veterans]]{{Fn|14}}
 
 
*[[Deathwing Apothecary]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Apothecary]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Knight]]s{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Knight]]s{{Fn|14}}
 
*Deathwing [[Terminator]]s{{Fn|14}}
 
*Deathwing [[Terminator]]s{{Fn|14}}
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*[[Bladeguard Veteran|Deathwing Bladeguard Veterans]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Land Raider]]{{Fn|14}}
 
*[[Deathwing Land Raider]]{{Fn|14}}
  
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===Post-Heresy===
 
===Post-Heresy===
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[[Image:DeathwingOrg.jpg|350px|right|thumb|Deathwing organization{{Fn|4}}]]
 
*[[Belial]] — Current [[Grand Master of the Deathwing]]
 
*[[Belial]] — Current [[Grand Master of the Deathwing]]
 
*[[Apharan (Primaris)|Apharan]] — The first [[Primaris Space Marine]] inducted into the Deathwing{{Fn|8}}
 
*[[Apharan (Primaris)|Apharan]] — The first [[Primaris Space Marine]] inducted into the Deathwing{{Fn|8}}
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==Images==
 
==Images==
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===Heresy-era===
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DeathwingDarkVengeance.jpg|6th Edition Deathwing [[Terminator]]s(2012)
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DeathwingKnights2024b.jpg|10th Edition [[Deathwing Knight]]s
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DeathwingSymbolHH.jpg|Deathwing Heresy-era Symbol{{Fn|11}}
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DeathwingCompanions.jpg|[[Deathwing Companions]]{{Fn|9}}
 
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DWHeresy.jpg|Heresy-era Deathwing Terminator
 
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Mors.jpg|Heresy-era [[Deathwing Companion]]
 
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===Post Heresy===
 
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Deathwing2nd.jpg|1st Edition Deathwing{{Fn|12}}
 
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Warhammer Monthly Awesome Full Color Promo Issue.jpg|Deathwing on the cover of [[Warhammer Monthly Awesome Full Color Promo Issue]]
 
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Deathwing Venerable Dreadnought.jpg|Deathwing [[Venerable Dreadnought]]
 
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DeathwingDarkVengeance.jpg|6th Edition Deathwing (2012)
 
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DeathwingAssault.jpg|6th Edition Deathwing [[Terminator Assault Squad]] (2013)
 
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DeathwingKnights.jpg|[[Deathwing Knights]]{{Fn|4}}
 
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DeathwingBladeguard.jpg|Deathwing [[Bladeguard Veteran]]{{Fn|10}}
 
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Deathwing sml.jpg|Deathwing Space Marine
 
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DeathwingKnights2024b.jpg|10th Edition Deathwing
 
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==See also==
 
==See also==
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*[[Deathwing Companions]]
 
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*[[Deathwing Land Raider]]
 
 
*[[Hexagrammaton]]
 
*[[Hexagrammaton]]
 
**[[Ravenwing]]
 
**[[Ravenwing]]
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**{{Endn|11a}}: pg. 124
 
**{{Endn|11a}}: pg. 124
 
**{{Endn|11b}}: {{Cite this}}
 
**{{Endn|11b}}: {{Cite this}}
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[Codex: Angels of Death (2nd Edition)]], pg. 42
 
 
*{{Endn|13}}: [[White Dwarf 127 (UK)]], pg. 56
 
*{{Endn|13}}: [[White Dwarf 127 (UK)]], pg. 56
 
*{{Endn|14}}: [[Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (9th Edition)]], pgs. 67-70
 
*{{Endn|14}}: [[Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (9th Edition)]], pgs. 67-70

Revision as of 21:12, 12 June 2024

Targetdrone.gif This article is about the Dark Angels/ Unforgiven Chapters Terminators. For other uses of Deathwing, see Deathwing (disambiguation).
The Deathwing
Deathwing symbol.jpg

Deathwing Symbol
Affiliation 1st Company of the Dark Angels
Grand Master Belial
Specialty Terminator veterans and hunting the Fallen.
Colors

Beige armor, Red and grey markings
Dark Green tunics
Deathwing banner.jpg

Deathwing Company Banner

The Deathwing is the First Company of the Dark Angels Space Marines Chapter. The Deathwing (and the chapter's second company, the Ravenwing) are not part of the standard Codex Astartes structure system, although the remaining companies of the chapter do adhere to the Codex. The Dark Angels' successor Chapters (collectively known as the Unforgiven) also have similar formations, although they are not referred to by the same title. The Deathwing is an honored position within all Unforgiven Chapters, and only upon ascension to the Deathwing can one eventually be admitted to the Inner Circle.[4] The Current Master of the Deathwing is Belial.

Overview

Origins

Heresy-era Deathwing Symbol[11]

The Deathwing formed mainly from the remains of the Host of Crowns of the Unification and Great Crusade-era First Legion. This Host was famed for its line breaking and marksmen abilities, and those of its Inner Circle who survived an infamous swore oaths that no member of the wing would ever leave the field of battle in the hands of the enemy, accepting death over dishonor or retreat. During the Horus Heresy they acted as a special operations unit specializing in not only line-breaking but also as elite veteran infantry and honor guards.[11]

The Deathwing is one of the two current incarnations of the original Hexagrammaton formations of the Dark Angels Legion that continues into the 41st Millennium.[6]

Chapter Secrets

The Deathwing is not solely a tactical formation - promotion to the Deathwing also means that an individual is bestowed many of the darkest secrets of the Chapter. The most closely guarded of these secrets is that of the betrayal of Luther and the Fallen, and the subsequent fate of their Primarch, Lion El'Jonson.[1]

Attitude

a Deathwing Terminator

More so even than the regular Dark Angels, the Deathwing are notoriously stubborn and resistant, refusing to buckle under extreme pressure from enemy advances, even when it would be more advantageous to retreat.[Needs Citation]

The events on Thranx, where a squad of Terminators freed a recruitment world of Genestealers (later known as "The Tale of Two Heads Talking") became one of a main legends that were told to young members of the Chapter. Other famous tales include the "Scouring of the Space Hulk Place of Fears", "Fall of the House of Pervigilium", the "Wisper in the Gloom" and "Vengeance of Beleagerest" amongst a lot of other. These stories tell about self-sacrifice and overwhelming odds so instil in every Dark Angel a zealous drive to right ancient wrongs and seek out the enemy no matter where he might hide. As they progress through the Chapter's ranks such preparing helps a Dark Angels to know the ultimate true about the dark past of their Chapter.[3]

Disposition

The Deathwing itself contains multiple specialized sub-formations, such as Deathwing Command Squads and the dreaded Deathwing Knights, who comprise the elite of this already veteran Company.[4] As of the Era Indomitus, it has also come to include Primaris Bladeguard Veterans.[10]

Promotion

When a battle-brother is being considered for a place in the Deathwing, it is standard procedure for them to be judged by the Grand Master of the Librarius, who determines if they are worthy of ascension.[7]

Equipment

While it has been stated that the entire Deathwing company fights exclusively in Terminator armour,[20a][20b] Dark Angels wearing the bone colour of the 1st Company have also been seen in non-Terminator armour.[10][17][18][21]

Heraldry

Heresy Era

During the Horus Heresy, and prior to the events on Thranx, the Deathwing coloured their armour in the black of the legion. Having some of their armour plating painted bone white signified a warrior of the Deathwing that has taken a mortal wound meant for another and survived.[2][11a][15]

Post-Heresy

a Deathwing Terminator

The unique all bone white colour scheme was later adopted as a mark of remembrance for a lone squad of Dark Angel Terminators who freed a recruitment world from a Genestealer infestation and slew a Broodlord that had terrorized the Galaxy.[4][20a][20b] As they did not expect to survive such a confrontation, they painted their armour white in preparation for their deaths. In the end the Deathwing triumphed and a vital part of the Dark Angels' heritage was saved.[2]

The company's armour is a bone white colour, rather than the dark green of the majority of the Chapter, or the black of the original Legion. Originally their armour were black but after a single squad of Terminators freed one of the Chapter's recruitment worlds - and the squad's original homeworld - from a Genestealer infestation it was forever decreed that the company's armour would be white to honour their valour.[20a][20b] This alteration of the color scheme applies only to the Dark Angels, not to their successor Chapters.[Needs Citation]

According to another version, the armor was painted white when the Dark Angels needed to reconquer a lost recruiting world, and the color change was due to the warriors of the 1st Company being distinguished from the Heretic Astartes.[16]

Insignia

The Deathwing's insignia is a variation of winged sword worn by the rest of the Chapter - the blade of the sword is depicted as being broken in Deathwing iconography.[Needs Citation]

Forces

Pre-Heresy

Heresy-era Deathwing Terminator

Post-Heresy

Notable members of the Deathwing

Heresy-Era

Post-Heresy

Deathwing organization[4]

Images

See also

Sources

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