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| − | {{ | + | The '''Company Champion''' is the greatest warrior of a [[Space Marine Company]], though he is not a high-ranking officer, such as a [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] or even a [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]]. Part of a Captain's [[Space Marine Command Squad|Command Squad]], they can be seen fighting in the fiercest of battles.{{Fn|5c}} |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:DarkAngelsChampion.jpg|right|thumbnail|A [[Dark Angels]] Company Champion.{{Fn|5c}}]] |
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==Overview == | ==Overview == | ||
| − | + | Charged with upholding the honour of his [[Space Marine Company|company]], his [[Chapter]] and the [[Emperor]] himself, a Company Champion's primary role is to engage enemy warlords and champions in single combat, so that their commanding officer may conduct the wider battle free from interference. They also hold key roles in conducting the various rituals and ceremonies of the Chapter.{{Fn|1b}} | |
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| − | Charged with upholding the honour of his [[Space Marine Company|company]], his [[Chapter]] and the [[Emperor]] himself, a Company Champion's primary role is to engage enemy warlords and champions in single combat, so that their commanding officer may conduct the wider battle free from interference. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
| − | + | The first '''Company Champions''' rose from the ranks of the [[Space Marine Legions]] during the [[Great Crusade]]. There remain fragmented reports of heroes armed with shining blades and clad in mighty armour who protected legion officers and even [[Primarchs]].When the [[Codex Astartes]] was established by Primarch [[Roboute Guilliman]], the role of the '''Company Champion''' was established in the makeup of each Chapter. With this being the case it is likely the role originated in the [[Ultramarines]] Legion.{{Fn|5b}} | |
==Selection== | ==Selection== | ||
| − | Company Champions | + | '''Company Champions''' are chosen with care, as their skill at arms could be the difference between the life and death for his captain, and therefore victory or defeat. The [[Codex Astartes]] indicates that feats of great valor mark a Space Marine for consideration, along with humility and the focus to keep their Captain safe.{{Fn|5b}} |
Different Chapters will choose their champions in other ways, however. For example, the [[Silver Skulls]] utilize the visions of their [[Librarians|Prognosticars]] to find those marked for greatness and have them trained accordingly. Another fine example would be the [[Imperial Fists]], who hold great tournaments to select new Company Champions whenever a previous one dies in battle.{{Fn|5b}} | Different Chapters will choose their champions in other ways, however. For example, the [[Silver Skulls]] utilize the visions of their [[Librarians|Prognosticars]] to find those marked for greatness and have them trained accordingly. Another fine example would be the [[Imperial Fists]], who hold great tournaments to select new Company Champions whenever a previous one dies in battle.{{Fn|5b}} | ||
==Role and Responsibilities== | ==Role and Responsibilities== | ||
| − | Company Champions often take to the field as part of their company's Command Squad, but they can also be placed in the service of a [[Chaplain]] or Librarian. As part of a Command Squad the champion has three key duties: protecting the captain or any other assigned officer, acting as a counselor for his Captain and sharing whatever knowledge on martial styles he may possess, and sometimes acting as his Captain's second when it is appropriate. Although technically outside the regular chain of command, a Champion would be a veteran of many wars and served at his Captain's side longer than most. The last duty can also be a great burden, for if the Champion fails in protecting his Captain's life and the battle it would bring | + | Company Champions often take to the field as part of their company's Command Squad, but they can also be placed in the service of a [[Chaplain]] or Librarian. As part of a Command Squad the champion has three key duties{{Fn|5c}}: |
| + | *protecting the captain or any other assigned officer,{{Fn|5c}} | ||
| + | *acting as a counselor for his Captain and sharing whatever knowledge on martial styles he may possess,{{Fn|5c}} | ||
| + | *and sometimes acting as his Captain's second when it is appropriate.{{Fn|5c}} | ||
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| + | Although technically outside the regular chain of command, a Champion would be a veteran of many wars and served at his Captain's side longer than most. The last duty can also be a great burden, for if the Champion fails in protecting his Captain's life and the battle it would bring dishonour on them both. Few Champions have ever dealt with such failure, but those that do often choose to stand down from their honoured role and take penance at their Chapter Master's discretion.{{Fn|5c}} | ||
Champions also have other duties off of the battlefield. All Chapters have long-lived traditions that usually revolve around significant events. Champions represent their own companies for events where multiple companies are involved. For example, during the [[Feast of Blades]] conducted by the [[Imperial Fists]] and their successors the Chapters will nominate Champions to represent them during the great tournament.{{Fn|5c}} | Champions also have other duties off of the battlefield. All Chapters have long-lived traditions that usually revolve around significant events. Champions represent their own companies for events where multiple companies are involved. For example, during the [[Feast of Blades]] conducted by the [[Imperial Fists]] and their successors the Chapters will nominate Champions to represent them during the great tournament.{{Fn|5c}} | ||
==Wargear== | ==Wargear== | ||
| − | + | [[File:UltramarinesChampion.jpg|right|thumbnail|An [[Ultramarine]] Company Champion.{{Fn|2}}]] | |
| + | Most Champions will arm themselves with [[Power Sword]]s and [[Combat Shield]]s.{{Fn|5d}} | ||
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| + | Champions wear Power Armour specifically tailored for them, a pattern known informally as the '''Curadh''' variant which is based loosely on [[Aquila Pattern]] battleplate. It features additional reinforcement upon the shoulder guards, designed to showcase the Champion's many honours and provide better protection. '''Curadh''' armour comes with a reinforced breastplate where a Champion is allowed to display his personal heraldry. As for the helm it is deliberately fashioned to resemble knightly helms of [[Terra|Terra's]] ancient past, in honour of the ideals of those half-forgotten warriors, represented by the Champions.{{Fn|5d}} | ||
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| + | When a Champion falls in battle and his body is recovered, his armour will be placed in the Chapter's reliquary to be lauded and remembered.{{Fn|5d}} | ||
==Known Champions== | ==Known Champions== | ||
*[[Addah]] - [[White Scars]]{{Fn|4}} | *[[Addah]] - [[White Scars]]{{Fn|4}} | ||
| − | *[[Amadael]] - [[Blood Angels]] | + | *[[Amadael]] - [[Blood Angels]] (deceased) |
*[[Balus Karath]] - [[Novamarines]]{{Fn|5d}} | *[[Balus Karath]] - [[Novamarines]]{{Fn|5d}} | ||
*[[Brayden]] - [[Invaders]]{{Fn|5e}} | *[[Brayden]] - [[Invaders]]{{Fn|5e}} | ||
*[[Cadulon]] - [[Iron Knights]]{{Fn|5e}} | *[[Cadulon]] - [[Iron Knights]]{{Fn|5e}} | ||
*[[Corswain]] - [[Dark Angels]] | *[[Corswain]] - [[Dark Angels]] | ||
| − | *[[Gaius Prabian]] - [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|1a}} | + | *[[Gaius Prabian]] - [[Ultramarines]] [[2nd Company (Ultramarines)|2nd Company]]{{Fn|1a}} |
*[[Gauthard]] - [[Imperial Fists]] (temporarily){{Fn|3}} | *[[Gauthard]] - [[Imperial Fists]] (temporarily){{Fn|3}} | ||
*[[Jhogai]] - [[White Scars]] | *[[Jhogai]] - [[White Scars]] | ||
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*[[Tolemion]] - [[Genesis Chapter]] | *[[Tolemion]] - [[Genesis Chapter]] | ||
*[[Torius]] - [[Ultramarines]] | *[[Torius]] - [[Ultramarines]] | ||
| − | *[[Zalthus]] - [[Ultramarines]] | + | *[[Zalthus]] - [[Ultramarines]] (deceased) |
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| + | ==Images== | ||
| + | <gallery heights="180px" widths="240px" mode="packed" caption=""> | ||
| + | Company_Champion.jpg|Company Champion (4th Edition){{Fn|9}} | ||
| + | CompanyChampion9th.jpg|[[Primaris Space Marine|Primaris]] Company Champion (9th Edition){{Fn|7}} | ||
| + | CompanyChampion10th.jpg|Company Champion (10th Edition){{Fn|8}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | == | + | ==See also== |
*[[Chapter Champion]] | *[[Chapter Champion]] | ||
| + | *[[Deathwing Champion]] | ||
| + | *[[Ravenwing Champion]] | ||
*[[Emperor's Champion]] | *[[Emperor's Champion]] | ||
*[[Grey Knights Brotherhood Champion]] | *[[Grey Knights Brotherhood Champion]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
| − | * | + | *1: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]] |
| − | **{{Endn| | + | **{{Endn|1a}}: pg. 18 |
| − | *{{Endn|2}}: [ | + | **{{Endn|1b}}: pg. 55 |
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (7th Edition)]], Digital Edition, ULTRAMARINES CHAPTER | ||
*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 70 (2015)]], ''Parade Ground'' | *{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 70 (2015)]], ''Parade Ground'' | ||
| − | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition)]], pg. 13 | + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition)]], pg. 13 — ''The 2nd Company'' |
*5: [[Index Astartes: Company Champions (Background Book)]] | *5: [[Index Astartes: Company Champions (Background Book)]] | ||
**{{Endn|5a}}: pgs. 4-5 | **{{Endn|5a}}: pgs. 4-5 | ||
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**{{Endn|5e}}: pgs. 26-29 | **{{Endn|5e}}: pgs. 26-29 | ||
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Citadel Combat Cards]]: [[Spacewar]] | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Citadel Combat Cards]]: [[Spacewar]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|7}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2022/02/14/here-are-this-years-exclusive-event-miniatures-and-how-to-get-them/ Here Are This Year’s Exclusive Event Miniatures – and How to Get Them (posted 14/2/2022)] (last accessed 14/2/2022) | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/08/31/nova-open-previews-codex-space-marines-and-the-heroes-of-the-chapter/ Warhammer Community: NOVA Open Previews – Codex: Space Marines and the Heroes of the Chapter (posted 30/8/2023)] (last accessed 31/8/2023) | ||
| + | *{{Endn|9}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20210418203157/https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Space-Marine-Company-Command-2020 Games Workshop webstore : Company Command] ''(saved archive page, last accessed 28/01/2022)'' | ||
{{SMInfantry}} | {{SMInfantry}} | ||
[[Category:Troops (Space Marines)]] | [[Category:Troops (Space Marines)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:32, 27 January 2026
And within each company, the mightiest warrior shall be anointed as Champion. He shall bear arms and armour of great craftsmanship, and he shall protect his Captain from all harm, though it cost him his life. Great honour shall be bestowed upon him in life and death, and he shall be lauded with great praise.
The Company Champion is the greatest warrior of a Space Marine Company, though he is not a high-ranking officer, such as a Captain or even a Sergeant. Part of a Captain's Command Squad, they can be seen fighting in the fiercest of battles.[5c]
Contents
Overview
Charged with upholding the honour of his company, his Chapter and the Emperor himself, a Company Champion's primary role is to engage enemy warlords and champions in single combat, so that their commanding officer may conduct the wider battle free from interference. They also hold key roles in conducting the various rituals and ceremonies of the Chapter.[1b]
Origins
The first Company Champions rose from the ranks of the Space Marine Legions during the Great Crusade. There remain fragmented reports of heroes armed with shining blades and clad in mighty armour who protected legion officers and even Primarchs.When the Codex Astartes was established by Primarch Roboute Guilliman, the role of the Company Champion was established in the makeup of each Chapter. With this being the case it is likely the role originated in the Ultramarines Legion.[5b]
Selection
Company Champions are chosen with care, as their skill at arms could be the difference between the life and death for his captain, and therefore victory or defeat. The Codex Astartes indicates that feats of great valor mark a Space Marine for consideration, along with humility and the focus to keep their Captain safe.[5b]
Different Chapters will choose their champions in other ways, however. For example, the Silver Skulls utilize the visions of their Prognosticars to find those marked for greatness and have them trained accordingly. Another fine example would be the Imperial Fists, who hold great tournaments to select new Company Champions whenever a previous one dies in battle.[5b]
Role and Responsibilities
Company Champions often take to the field as part of their company's Command Squad, but they can also be placed in the service of a Chaplain or Librarian. As part of a Command Squad the champion has three key duties[5c]:
- protecting the captain or any other assigned officer,[5c]
- acting as a counselor for his Captain and sharing whatever knowledge on martial styles he may possess,[5c]
- and sometimes acting as his Captain's second when it is appropriate.[5c]
Although technically outside the regular chain of command, a Champion would be a veteran of many wars and served at his Captain's side longer than most. The last duty can also be a great burden, for if the Champion fails in protecting his Captain's life and the battle it would bring dishonour on them both. Few Champions have ever dealt with such failure, but those that do often choose to stand down from their honoured role and take penance at their Chapter Master's discretion.[5c]
Champions also have other duties off of the battlefield. All Chapters have long-lived traditions that usually revolve around significant events. Champions represent their own companies for events where multiple companies are involved. For example, during the Feast of Blades conducted by the Imperial Fists and their successors the Chapters will nominate Champions to represent them during the great tournament.[5c]
Wargear
Most Champions will arm themselves with Power Swords and Combat Shields.[5d]
Champions wear Power Armour specifically tailored for them, a pattern known informally as the Curadh variant which is based loosely on Aquila Pattern battleplate. It features additional reinforcement upon the shoulder guards, designed to showcase the Champion's many honours and provide better protection. Curadh armour comes with a reinforced breastplate where a Champion is allowed to display his personal heraldry. As for the helm it is deliberately fashioned to resemble knightly helms of Terra's ancient past, in honour of the ideals of those half-forgotten warriors, represented by the Champions.[5d]
When a Champion falls in battle and his body is recovered, his armour will be placed in the Chapter's reliquary to be lauded and remembered.[5d]
Known Champions
- Addah - White Scars[4]
- Amadael - Blood Angels (deceased)
- Balus Karath - Novamarines[5d]
- Brayden - Invaders[5e]
- Cadulon - Iron Knights[5e]
- Corswain - Dark Angels
- Gaius Prabian - Ultramarines 2nd Company[1a]
- Gauthard - Imperial Fists (temporarily)[3]
- Jhogai - White Scars
- Jonas - Ultramarines[6]
- Lydon - Imperial Fists[3]
- Morgen Blackblood - Blood Angels[6]
- Oros Telemar - Iron Hands[5e]
- Petronius Nero - Ultramarines
- Tolemion - Genesis Chapter
- Torius - Ultramarines
- Zalthus - Ultramarines (deceased)
Images
See also
- Chapter Champion
- Deathwing Champion
- Ravenwing Champion
- Emperor's Champion
- Grey Knights Brotherhood Champion
Sources
- 1: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)
- 2: Codex: Space Marines (7th Edition), Digital Edition, ULTRAMARINES CHAPTER
- 3: White Dwarf 70 (2015), Parade Ground
- 4: Codex Supplement: White Scars (8th Edition), pg. 13 — The 2nd Company
- 5: Index Astartes: Company Champions (Background Book)
- 6: Citadel Combat Cards: Spacewar
- 7: Here Are This Year’s Exclusive Event Miniatures – and How to Get Them (posted 14/2/2022) (last accessed 14/2/2022)
- 8: Warhammer Community: NOVA Open Previews – Codex: Space Marines and the Heroes of the Chapter (posted 30/8/2023) (last accessed 31/8/2023)
- 9: Games Workshop webstore : Company Command (saved archive page, last accessed 28/01/2022)
