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====Marking and Equipment====
 
====Marking and Equipment====
 
According to the [[Codex Astartes]], a '''Sergeant''' should show his rank with a red-colored helmet, with veterancy marked out by a white laurel around the helmet{{Fn|2a}}; they also wear a red skull on the left shoulder pad{{Fn|6a}}. but variations exist between [[Chapter]]s : for example, the [[Blood Angels]] mark out their Sergeants with black pauldrons, with red edgings, on which yellow versions of the Chapter icon and their [[Space Marine Company|company]] badge.{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} The [[Emperor's Spears]] mark out their Sergeants with transverse crests in red, with Veteran Sergeants' crests being red and black.{{Fn|14}}
 
According to the [[Codex Astartes]], a '''Sergeant''' should show his rank with a red-colored helmet, with veterancy marked out by a white laurel around the helmet{{Fn|2a}}; they also wear a red skull on the left shoulder pad{{Fn|6a}}. but variations exist between [[Chapter]]s : for example, the [[Blood Angels]] mark out their Sergeants with black pauldrons, with red edgings, on which yellow versions of the Chapter icon and their [[Space Marine Company|company]] badge.{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} The [[Emperor's Spears]] mark out their Sergeants with transverse crests in red, with Veteran Sergeants' crests being red and black.{{Fn|14}}
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Ten thousand years ago during the [[Great Crusade]], the red coloring of the helmet was a mark of shame and discipline to the [[Ultramarines]] [[Legion]]. However, after [[Aenoid Thiel]]'s heroic actions during the [[Battle of Calth]] in the early days of the [[Horus Heresy]], the mark was changed to one honoring Thiel's rank of Sergeant.{{Fn|19}}
  
 
Most Sergeants take to the field with different weapons from their squad mates. As a status symbol they often wield [[close combat weapon]]s, especially [[Chainsword]]s or [[Power Sword]]s.{{citethis}}
 
Most Sergeants take to the field with different weapons from their squad mates. As a status symbol they often wield [[close combat weapon]]s, especially [[Chainsword]]s or [[Power Sword]]s.{{citethis}}
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==Veteran Sergeants==
 
==Veteran Sergeants==
 
[[Image:VeteranSergeantHelmet.jpg|thumb|150px|'''Veteran Sergeant''' helmet with white stripe{{Fn|15}}]]
 
[[Image:VeteranSergeantHelmet.jpg|thumb|150px|'''Veteran Sergeant''' helmet with white stripe{{Fn|15}}]]
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A '''Veteran Sergeant''' is a Space Marine who has fought in thousands of campaigns and has proven himself worthy of command many times in battle and received the [[Crux Terminatus]]{{Fn|4}}, thus acquiring the ''Veteran'' status. As a Veteran, he may be transferred to a [[Command Squad]] or become part of the [[First Company]]{{Fn|6a}}{{Fn|3}}. Veteran Sergeants are sometimes seconded to other [[Space Marine Company|company]] squads who can benefit from their experience and their access to advanced wargear.{{Fn|1c}}
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A '''Veteran Sergeant''' is a Space Marine who has fought in thousands of campaigns and has proven himself worthy of command many times in battle and received the [[Crux Terminatus]]{{Fn|4}}, thus acquiring the ''Veteran'' status. As a Veteran, he may be transferred to a [[Command Squad]] or become part of the [[First Company]]{{Fn|6a}}{{Fn|3a}}. Veteran Sergeants are sometimes seconded to other [[Space Marine Company|company]] squads who can benefit from their experience and their access to advanced wargear.{{Fn|1c}}
  
 
====Marking and Equipment====
 
====Marking and Equipment====
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Veteran Sergeants wears a red-colored helmet with a white stripe from the back to the forehead.{{Fn|6a}}
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Veteran Sergeants wears a red-colored helmet with a white stripe from the back to the forehead.{{Fn|6a}} They are usually given relic weapons and armour of the Chapter Armoury to carry into battle, though a [[Techmarine]] expects them to return it safely.{{Citethis}}
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They are usually given relic weapons and armour of the Chapter Armoury to carry into battle, though a [[Techmarine]] expects them to return it safely.{{CiteThis}}
 
  
 
====Promotions====
 
====Promotions====
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==Miniatures==
 
==Miniatures==
 
<center><gallery mode=packed heights=200>
 
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IntercessorVeteran.jpg|an [[Intercessor]] Veteran Sergeant{{Fn|4}}
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IntercessorVeteran.jpg|an [[Intercessor]] Veteran Sergeant (8th Edition){{Fn|4}}
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ScoutSergeant2024.jpg|a [[Scout]] Sergeant
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ScoutSergeant2024.jpg|a [[Scout]] Sergeant (10th Edition)
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SternguardSergeant.jpg|a [[Sternguard Veteran]] Sergeant
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SternguardSergeant.jpg|a [[Sternguard Veteran]] Sergeant (10th Edition)
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TerminatorSergeant.jpg|a [[Terminator]] Sergeant
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TerminatorSergeant.jpg|a [[Terminator]] Sergeant (10th Edition)
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SMSergeant2008.jpeg|Sergeant (5th Edition){{Fn|22}}
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SergeantGamesDay2005.jpg|Veteran Sergeant (4th Edition){{Fn|21}}
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Vetsergeant2004.jpg|Veteran Sergeant (4th Edition){{Fn|20}}
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Veteransergeant3rd.jpg|Veteran Sergeant (3rd Edition){{Fn|3b}}
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Sergeant2nd.jpg|Sergeant (3rd Edition){{Fn|18}}
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Veteransergeantpg29.jpg|Veteran Sergeant (2nd Edition){{Fn|2e}}
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Veteransergeantpg29-2.jpg|Veteran Sergeant (2nd Edition){{Fn|2e}}
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Veteransergeant43.jpg|Veteran Sergeant (2nd Edition){{Fn|2d}}
 
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]], pg. 12
 
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*{{Endn|18}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 4th Edition Rulebook]], pg. 103
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*{{Endn|19}}: [[Know No Fear (Novel)]] - Ushkul/Thu, Chapter Two
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*{{Endn|20}}: [[White Dwarf 299 (UK)]] pg 7
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*{{Endn|21}}: [[White Dwarf 308 (UK)]] pg 5
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Revision as of 10:58, 7 August 2024

An Intercessor Sergeant wearing the traditional red helmet of his rank[16a]

The Codex Astartes dictates that every Space Marine Squad is to be led by a Space Marine Sergeant[1], a veteran of hundreds of battles, forged in the fires of war, who will lead his squad with an icy calm through the most dangerous of scenarios and emerge victorious.[4]

Overview

Sergeant helmet colored red[15]

Sergeants typically lead Tactical, Assault, Devastator, Terminator, Veterans, Scout Squads[2a], as well as any kind of Battleline, Close Support and Fire Support Squads[16b].

To become a Sergeant, a Space Marine has to prove himself capable of keeping his nerves through the toughest of warzones, as well as being a formidable fighter. He has to be willing to make difficult decisions based on his instincts, and so only a few Space Marines have the required level of ability to take on this role.[4]

A sergeant acquiring the Veteran Status may be transferred to a Command Squad or the First Company.[6a]

Marking and Equipment

According to the Codex Astartes, a Sergeant should show his rank with a red-colored helmet, with veterancy marked out by a white laurel around the helmet[2a]; they also wear a red skull on the left shoulder pad[6a]. but variations exist between Chapters : for example, the Blood Angels mark out their Sergeants with black pauldrons, with red edgings, on which yellow versions of the Chapter icon and their company badge.[10][11] The Emperor's Spears mark out their Sergeants with transverse crests in red, with Veteran Sergeants' crests being red and black.[14]

Ten thousand years ago during the Great Crusade, the red coloring of the helmet was a mark of shame and discipline to the Ultramarines Legion. However, after Aenoid Thiel's heroic actions during the Battle of Calth in the early days of the Horus Heresy, the mark was changed to one honoring Thiel's rank of Sergeant.[19]

Most Sergeants take to the field with different weapons from their squad mates. As a status symbol they often wield close combat weapons, especially Chainswords or Power Swords.[Needs Citation]

Scout Sergeants

Scout Sergeants both teach and lead squads of Space Marine Scouts. By passing on their skills and experience to future battle-brothers they are arguably among the most influential members of a Chapter.[2b] In addition to teaching their charges how to fight and operate in the field, they are also responsible for keeping discipline and monitoring the Scouts' psychological and biological conditioning in the field (where they may be operating away from Chaplains and Apothecaries).[7]

Veteran Sergeants

Veteran Sergeant helmet with white stripe[15]

A Veteran Sergeant is a Space Marine who has fought in thousands of campaigns and has proven himself worthy of command many times in battle and received the Crux Terminatus[4], thus acquiring the Veteran status. As a Veteran, he may be transferred to a Command Squad or become part of the First Company[6a][3a]. Veteran Sergeants are sometimes seconded to other company squads who can benefit from their experience and their access to advanced wargear.[1c]

Marking and Equipment

Veteran Sergeants wears a red-colored helmet with a white stripe from the back to the forehead.[6a] They are usually given relic weapons and armour of the Chapter Armoury to carry into battle, though a Techmarine expects them to return it safely.[Needs Citation]

Promotions

It is not odd for a Veteran Sergeant to be promoted to wear Tactical Dreadnought Armour if he does a heroic act in battle. If the deed is very great, the Veteran Sergeant may instead be promoted to replace a deceased Space Marine Captain.[Needs Citation]

Famous Veteran Sergeants

Veteran Sergeant helmet with Laurels[15]

Chapter Variations

Miniatures

  • an Intercessor Veteran Sergeant (8th Edition)[4]

  • a Scout Sergeant (10th Edition)

  • a Sternguard Veteran Sergeant (10th Edition)

  • a Terminator Sergeant (10th Edition)

  • Sergeant (5th Edition)[22]

  • Veteran Sergeant (4th Edition)[21]

  • Veteran Sergeant (4th Edition)[20]

  • Veteran Sergeant (3rd Edition)[3b]

  • Sergeant (3rd Edition)[18]

  • Veteran Sergeant (2nd Edition)[2e]

  • Veteran Sergeant (2nd Edition)[2e]

  • Veteran Sergeant (2nd Edition)[2d]

Sources


Space Marine Infantry
Chapter Command Chapter Master • Master of Sanctity • Chief Librarian • Master of the Apothecarion • Master of the Forge • Master (Master of the Watch • Master of the Fleet • Master of the Arsenal • Master of the Marches • Master of the Rites • Master of Relics • Lord Executioner • Master of Recruits • Master of the Signal • Master of Reconnaissance) • Chapter Ancient (Primaris Ancient) • Chapter Champion • Honour Guard
Company Command Company Command Squad • Reclusiam Command Squad • Captain (Primaris Captain) • Lieutenant (Primaris Lieutenant • Vanguard Lieutenant) • Company Ancient (Bladeguard Ancient) • Company Champion
Specialists Librarian (Epistolary • Codicier • Lexicanum • Primaris Librarian • Vanguard Librarian) • Chaplain (Reclusiarch • Primaris Chaplain • Judiciar) • Apothecary (Primaris Apothecary • Helix Adept) • Techmarine (Primaris Techmarine)
Veteran Squads Sternguard Veteran Squad • Vanguard Veteran Squad • Terminator Squad (Terminator Assault Squad) • Bladeguard Veteran • Veteran Intercessor Squad • Company Veterans
Battleline Squads Tactical Squad • Intercessor Squad (Heavy Intercessor Squad) • Infiltrator Squad
Close Support Squads Assault Squad • Assault Intercessor Squad • Jump Pack Intercessor Squad • Inceptor Squad • Infernus Squad • Reiver Squad • Incursor Squad • Assault Centurion Squad
Fire Support Squads Devastator Squad • Hellblaster Squad • Aggressor Squad • Eliminator Squad • Suppressor Squad • Eradicator Squad • Desolation Squad • Devastator Centurion Squad
Scouts Scout Squad
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