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'''Standards''' are ceremonial objects of the [[Space Marine]] Chapters, bearing the symbol of the Chapter and marked with sacred motifs and the battle honours gained in past wars. They are revered as the embodiments of the honour and fighting spirit of the [[Company|Companies]] and the [[Chapter]]. Standards are sometimes carried into battle.
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[[Image:BlackTemplarsChapterBanner.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Black Templars Chapter Banner{{Fn|5b}}]]
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'''Standards''' are ceremonial objects of the [[Space Marine Chapter]]s, marked with sacred motifs and battle honours gained in past conflicts.{{Fn|3}}
  
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Normally they are hung in the [[Reclusiam]] of the Chapter's [[Fortress Monastery|fortress-monastery]]. Many of these standards are ancient, having been carried in battle by generations of Marines.<sup>2</sup>
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==History==
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Carrying a Standard to battle is an ancient military tradition, dating back to the early days of [[Terra]]n warfare. During the [[Horus Heresy]], [[Legion Standard]]s were a symbol of unity and inspiration for the [[Space Marine Legions]]. Whatever form they might have taken, it was beneath the shadow of these banners and icons that the tides of victory and defeat were determined.{{Fn|12}}
  
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Standards are carried into battle by a chosen [[Company Standard Bearer|Standard Bearer]], who is part of the [[Command Squad]].
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==Present Day==
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'''Standards''' are the most revered of all the [[Chapter]]'s artefacts. each standard has proudly flown over a hundred battlefields{{Fn|2}}, heavy with the glories of the Chapter.{{Fn|4a}} Every Space Marine will understand the exact meaning of every nuance and reference that has been woven into their lavish designs.{{Fn|2}}
  
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==Chapter Banner==
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As holy relics and objects of worship, they are hung in the [[Reclusiam]] of the Chapter's [[Fortress Monastery|fortress-monastery]].{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|7c}} Once a banner has been damaged, it will grace the halls of the Chapter Fortress-Monastery.{{Fn|3}}
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The '''Chapter Banner''' is the physical manifestation of Chapter's honour. Marines accompanying the standard bearer will furiously prevent the banner from falling to the enemy. Chapter banners are a source of fierce pride for any chapter, taken into battle only when the Space Marine Chapter Master takes to the field, or when a large part of a chapter is deployed to battle. Chapter banners are said to be created on Holy [[Terra]] and given to a chapter upon its founding.
 
  
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===Known Chapter Banners===
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==Types of Standard==
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*[[Ultramarines]] - [[Banner of Macragge]]
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===Chapter Standard===
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{{QuoteBox
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|quote = ''"To bear the Chapter banner makes one feel greater than the highest Lord, and more humble than the lowest serf. In your arms you bear the soul of the Chapter, everything your every brother, past and present, has ever fought for."''
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|source =<small>- [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter Ancient]], [[Tortalus]]</small>{{Fn|17b}}
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*[[Dark Angels]] - Unusually, the Dark Angels have 3 Chapter Banners - [[Standard of Fortitude]], [[Standard of Devastation]], [[Standard of Retibution]]<sup>3</sup>
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[[Image:CrimsonFistsBanner.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Crimson Fists]] Chapter Banner{{Fn|4b}}]]
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A chapter will own a number of Chapter Banners, but only one may ever be in use at any given time. It will have been consecrated by the Chapter' [[Reclusiarch]] and dedicated to the heroes of the Chapter past, present and future.{{Fn|3}} A Chapter Banner is the physical representation of the honour of the Chapter,{{Fn|7a}} and is valuable to the point that some Chapters would sacrifice multiple worlds to save one.{{Fn|17a}}
  
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==Company Standard==
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In battle the banner will inspire the Marines to superhuman feats of martial prowess against the enemy that threatens this holiest relic. It is carried into battle by the [[Chapter Ancient]]{{Fn|3}}, typically part of an [[Space Marine Honour Guard Squad|Honour Guard]].{{Fn|5a}}
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Similar to the Chapter banner, the '''Company Standard''' represents the honour of a particular company and will bolster the morale abilities of nearby Space Marines.
 
  
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==Sacred standard==
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===Company Standard===
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The '''sacred standard''' embodies the faith and resolution of the Space Marines, bolstering the resolve of nearby Marines. Sacred standards are only carried by standard bearers within a Reclusiam squad.
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The company banner is the physical heart of the company on the battlefield, and every Space Marine, from the most inexperienced Scout to the hoariest veteran, fights all the harder in its august presence. The Standard Bearer is trusted never to let the standard out of his grip while he still draws breath - to do otherwise is to invite the most terrible and shameful dishonour.{{Fn|4a}} A Company Standard is carried into battle by a [[Company Ancient]], typically part of a [[Space Marine Command Squad|Command Squad]].{{Fn|6}}
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====Sacred Standard====
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A Sacred Standard is a type of Company Banner which embodies the faith and resolution of the Space Marines never to falter in the face of the enemy.{{Fn|7b}}
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===Back Banners===
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Back banners are worn on a telescopic aerial attached to the top of the [[Power_Armour#Components|backpack]]. They are often displayed to help identify a marine [[Tactical Squad|Squad]] and mark its progress on the battlefield. Volunteering to display the banner is a sought after act of heroism.{{Fn|1}}
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==Notable Standards==
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*[[Angel of Sacrifice]] - [[Imperial Fists]] [[3rd Company (Imperial Fists)|3rd Company]] Banner. Reforged into a [[Crozius Arcanum]].{{Fn|16}}
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*[[Banner of Macragge]] - [[Ultramarines]] Chapter Banner.
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*[[Guilliman's First Oath]] - [[Ultramarines]] Honour Standard ([[Horus Heresy|Heresy]]-era).{{Fn|9}}
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*[[Shroud of Yrnax]] - [[Doom Eagles]].{{Fn|15}}
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*Sacred Standards of the Dark Angels:{{Fn|13}}
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**[[Standard of Devastation]] - one of the three [[Dark Angels]] Chapter Banners.{{Fn|13}}
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**[[Standard of Fortitude]] - one of the three [[Dark Angels]] Chapter Banners.{{Fn|13}}
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**[[Standard of Retribution]] - one of the three [[Dark Angels]] Chapter Banners.{{Fn|13}}
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*[[Standard of Meridian]] - [[Blood Ravens]].{{Fn|11}}
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*[[Standard of Sacrifice]] - [[Blood Angels]] battle standard.{{Fn|10}}
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*[[Standard of the Emperor Ascendant]]
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*[[Stigmartyr]] - [[Excoriators]] Chapter Banner.{{Fn|14}}
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==Images==
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<center><gallery mode=packed>
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BA Chapter Banner.jpg|[[Blood Angels]] Chapter Banner
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Darkangelsbanner.jpg|[[Dark Angels]] Chapter Banner
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IFBanner.jpg|[[Imperial Fists]] Chapter Banner
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Ironhandsbanner.jpg|[[Iron Hands]] Chapter Banner
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Ravenguardbanner.jpg|[[Raven Guard]] Chapter Banner
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Salamandersbanner.jpg|[[Salamanders]] Chapter Banner
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Spacewolvesbanner.jpg|[[Space Wolves]] Chapter Banner
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Banner of Macragge.jpg|[[Ultramarines]] Chapter Banner
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Whitescarbanner.jpg|[[White Scars]] Chapter Banner
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</gallery></center>
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==See also==
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*[[Brotherhood Banner]]
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*[[Custodes Vexilla]]
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*[[Legion Standard]]
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*[[Pennant of the Fallen]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
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*<sup>1</sup>:[[Chapter Approved 2001]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Compendium]], pg. 137
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*<sup>2</sup>:[[Warhammer 40,000: Compendium]], p. 137
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Ultramarines]], pg. 31
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*<sup>3</sup>: [[Codex: Angels of Death (2nd Edition) ]]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Insignium Astartes]], pg. 17
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*[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
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*4: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]]:
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*[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
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**{{Endn|4a}}: pg. 55
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**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 29
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*5: [[Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 66
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**{{Endn|5b}}: pg. 42
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition, 2nd Codex)]], pg. 63
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*7: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]:
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**{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 23
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**{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 24
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**{{Endn|7c}}: pg. 18
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[White Dwarf 94 (2015)]] — ''Betrayal at Calth: At Any Cost''
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Codex: Blood Angels (8th Edition)]], pg. 139 — ''Relics of Baal''
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II]] - '''Standard of Meridian''', (wargear selection screen)
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[Liber Astartes (2nd Edition)]], pg. 144
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*{{Endn|13}}: [[Codex: Angels of Death (2nd Edition)]], pg. 44
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*{{Endn|14}}: [[Legion of the Damned (Novel)]], Chapter One, pg. 34
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*{{Endn|15}}: [[Deathwatch: Honour the Chapter]], pg. 133
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*{{Endn|16}}: [[Sentinels of Terra - A Codex: Space Marines Supplement (6th Edition)]] - ''Relics of the 3rd Company''
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*17: [[Codex Supplement: Ultramarines (8th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|17a}}: pgs. 40 & 41 - ''Honour Guard''
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**{{Endn|17b}}: pg. 51 - ''An Army of Heroes''
  
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==Related articles==
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[[Category:Equipment (Space Marines)]]
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*[[Space Marine Equipment (List)]]
 
  
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[[Category:Equipment (Space Marines)]]
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Latest revision as of 07:50, 17 January 2026

Black Templars Chapter Banner[5b]

Standards are ceremonial objects of the Space Marine Chapters, marked with sacred motifs and battle honours gained in past conflicts.[3]

History

Carrying a Standard to battle is an ancient military tradition, dating back to the early days of Terran warfare. During the Horus Heresy, Legion Standards were a symbol of unity and inspiration for the Space Marine Legions. Whatever form they might have taken, it was beneath the shadow of these banners and icons that the tides of victory and defeat were determined.[12]

Present Day

Standards are the most revered of all the Chapter's artefacts. each standard has proudly flown over a hundred battlefields[2], heavy with the glories of the Chapter.[4a] Every Space Marine will understand the exact meaning of every nuance and reference that has been woven into their lavish designs.[2]

As holy relics and objects of worship, they are hung in the Reclusiam of the Chapter's fortress-monastery.[1][7c] Once a banner has been damaged, it will grace the halls of the Chapter Fortress-Monastery.[3]

Types of Standard

Chapter Standard

"To bear the Chapter banner makes one feel greater than the highest Lord, and more humble than the lowest serf. In your arms you bear the soul of the Chapter, everything your every brother, past and present, has ever fought for."


Crimson Fists Chapter Banner[4b]

A chapter will own a number of Chapter Banners, but only one may ever be in use at any given time. It will have been consecrated by the Chapter' Reclusiarch and dedicated to the heroes of the Chapter past, present and future.[3] A Chapter Banner is the physical representation of the honour of the Chapter,[7a] and is valuable to the point that some Chapters would sacrifice multiple worlds to save one.[17a]

In battle the banner will inspire the Marines to superhuman feats of martial prowess against the enemy that threatens this holiest relic. It is carried into battle by the Chapter Ancient[3], typically part of an Honour Guard.[5a]

Company Standard

The company banner is the physical heart of the company on the battlefield, and every Space Marine, from the most inexperienced Scout to the hoariest veteran, fights all the harder in its august presence. The Standard Bearer is trusted never to let the standard out of his grip while he still draws breath - to do otherwise is to invite the most terrible and shameful dishonour.[4a] A Company Standard is carried into battle by a Company Ancient, typically part of a Command Squad.[6]

Sacred Standard

A Sacred Standard is a type of Company Banner which embodies the faith and resolution of the Space Marines never to falter in the face of the enemy.[7b]

Back Banners

Back banners are worn on a telescopic aerial attached to the top of the backpack. They are often displayed to help identify a marine Squad and mark its progress on the battlefield. Volunteering to display the banner is a sought after act of heroism.[1]

Notable Standards

Images

See also

Sources

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