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[[File:DWIA.jpg|thumb|200px|a Deathwing [[Terminator]]]] | [[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 [[Adeptus Astartes Recruiting World|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 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 | + | 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.{{Fn|20a}}{{Fn|20b}} This alteration of the colour scheme applies only to the Dark Angels, not to their successor Chapters.{{citethis}} |
| − | According to another version, the | + | According to another version, the armour was painted white when the Dark Angels needed to reconquer a lost recruiting world, and the colour change was due to the warriors of the 1st Company being distinguished from the [[Heretic Astartes]].{{Fn|16}} |
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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.
Contents
Overview
Origins
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
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
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 colour scheme applies only to the Dark Angels, not to their successor Chapters.[Needs Citation]
According to another version, the armour was painted white when the Dark Angels needed to reconquer a lost recruiting world, and the colour 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
- Deathwing Praetor[11b]
- Deathwing Companion[11b]
- Deathwing Terminator[11b]
- Deathwing Rhino[11b]
- Land Raider Proteus[11b]
Post-Heresy
- Deathwing Strikemaster[14]
- Deathwing Command Squad[14]
- Deathwing Champion[14]
- Deathwing Apothecary[14]
- Deathwing Knights[14]
- Deathwing Terminators[14]
- Deathwing Bladeguard Veterans[14]
- Deathwing Land Raider[14]
Notable members of the Deathwing
Heresy-Era
- Holguin — Deathbringer, Voted-Lieutenant and Lord of the Deathwing during the Horus Heresy
- Idravain Mors[11a]
Post-Heresy
- Belial — Current Grand Master of the Deathwing
- Apharan — The first Primaris Space Marine inducted into the Deathwing[8]
- Azrael — Grand Master until 939.M41, current Supreme Grand Master
- Bartholomew — First Grand Master of the Deathwing
- Ezekiel — Grand Master previous to Gabriel (Broken Knife), under whose leadership the Deathwing painted their armour fully bone-white during a expected last stand against Genestealers. Also known as 'Cloud Runner'[2]
- Gabriel — Grand Master previous to Belial
- Gabriel — Successor to Ezekiel as the Grand Master, under whose time the Deathwing continued to paint their armour fully bone-white as a honur to the act of the Deathwing under Ezekiel. Also known as 'Broken Knife'[2]
- Hawk Talon — Dreadnought during the time of Gabriel ('Broken Knife')[2]
- Lanval — Grand Master in 939.M41
- Sachael — Grand Master in 544.M32
- Zakiel — Redemptor Dreadnought[19]
Images
6th Edition Deathwing Terminators(2012)
10th Edition Deathwing Knights
See also
Sources
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- 1: Codex: Dark Angels (3rd Edition)[Needs Citation]
- 2: Deathwing (Short Story)
- 3: Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition), pg. 16
- 4: Codex: Dark Angels (6th Edition), pgs. 30–31
- 5: Azrael (Novel):
- 6: Angels of Caliban (Novel), Chapter 3
- 7: The Eye of Ezekiel (Novel), Chapter Three
- 8: White Dwarf September 2019 – Index Astartes: Dark Angels[Needs Citation]
- 9: Warhammer Community: The Road to Thramas – Part 4: Marvellous Minders (posted March 2 2020) (last accessed 3/7/2020)
- 10: Warhammer Community: Faction Focus: Dark Angels (posted 7/3/2020) (last accessed 7/4/2020)
- 11: The Horus Heresy Book Nine pg.104-105
- 11a: pg. 124
- 11b: [Needs Citation]
- 13: White Dwarf 127 (UK), pg. 56
- 14: Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (9th Edition), pgs. 67-70
- 15: Deathwing (Game)
- 16: First Founding (Background Book), pg. 46
- 17: White Dwarf 130 (UK), pg. 77 – ‘Eavy Metal
- 18: Warhammer 40,000: Compilation, pgs. 30, 33
- 19: Warhammer 40,000 DLC for Powerwash Simulator
- 20: White Dwarf 304 (UK)
- 20a: pg. 35 – Index Astartes: Deep Strike : Tactical Dreadnought Armour
- 20b: pg. 52 – Rise of the Terminators, 'The Deathwing Land'
- 21: White Dwarf February 2013, pg. 98
Uncited appearances
- White Dwarf 132 (UK), pg. 62 – ‘Eavy Metal: Stuart Willis
