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| + | |Image =Legio-Defensor-Warlord.jpg | ||
| + | |Name =Legio Defensor | ||
| + | |Symbol =DefensorSymbolHH.jpg | ||
| + | |Alt Name =Nova Guard | ||
| + | |Affiliation=[[Imperium]] | ||
| + | |Founded = | ||
| + | |Forge World=[[Satyraes XII]]{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | |Colours =Black and light grey with a green stripe | ||
| + | |Strength =136 Titans ([[Horus Heresy]]){{Fn|5}} | ||
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| + | The '''Legio Defensor''', also known as the '''Nova Guard'''{{Fn|2}}, are a Loyalist [[Titan Legion]]. Its symbol is the stag of their homeworld [[Satrayes XII]] lit by the Forge World's twin suns. It is said that the people of Satrayes XII once worshipped the great forest stags as gods, who they saw as the forerunner manifestation of the [[Emperor]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | During the early days of the [[Great Crusade]] the Nova Guard became infatuated with the teachings of the [[Lectitio Divinitatus]]. This was due to the influence of the [[Word Bearers]], who they frequently Crusaded alongside in the time before their treachery against the [[Emperor]]. Of all the Titan Legions, the Nova Guard contained the largest numbers of those sworn to the early [[Imperial Creed]]. Its [[Princep]]s were known for their righteous wrath. Utterly devoted to the [[Emperor of Mankind|Emperor]], they rarely gave ground to enemies and preferred to martyr themselves.{{Fn|4}} However after the destruction of [[Monarchia]], the Legio Defensor withdrew its support from the Word Bearers openly while many of its members continued the [[Imperial Cult]] in secret. During the ensuing [[Horus Heresy]] they remained true to the Emperor, gaining a reputation for brutal righteousness and increasingly religious fanaticism. By the start of the Heresy the Legion numbered some 136 Titans, two-thirds of which were [[Warlord Titan|Warlords]] while the remainder were mostly [[Reaver Titan|Reaver]]s and [[Nightgaunt Titan|Nightgaunt]]s. The use of Scout Titans was a rarity within the Legion, which only numbered some two dozen.{{Fn|5}} | ||
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| + | During the Heresy, the Nova Guard made a brutal example of traitor-allied cities during the [[Tarren Suppression]].{{Fn|2}} They later took part in the [[Battle of Beta-Garmon]] alongside their allies, the [[Legio Solaria]].{{Fn|3a}} | ||
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| + | ==Notable Members== | ||
| + | *[[Guillame Ferre]] — [[Princeps]] (Heresy-era).{{Fn|3a}} | ||
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| + | ==Notable Titans== | ||
| + | *''Vengeful Scion'' — [[Warlord Titan]]. Fought in the [[Battle of Beta-Garmon]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | *''Horns of Satyraes'' — [[Reaver Titan]]. Fought in the [[Battle of Beta-Garmon]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | *''Beast Lord'' — [[Warhound Titan]]. Fought in the [[battle of Beta-Garmon]].{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | *''Alacrity of Thought'' - [[Rapier Scout Titan]]. Destroyed on [[Beta-Garmon III]], during the Horus Heresy.{{Fn|3b}} | ||
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| + | ==Related Articles== | ||
| + | *[[List of Titan Legions]] | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[White Dwarf 108 (UK)]], pg. 76 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus (2018)]] Rulebook, pg. 17 | ||
| + | *3: [[Titandeath (Novel)]] | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3a}}: ''Dramatis Personae'' | ||
| + | **{{Endn|3b}}: Chapter 14 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus: Titandeath]] pg. 25-27 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Adeptus Titanicus: Loyalist Legios]], pgs. 48-53 | ||
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| + | [[Category:Imperial Titan Legions]] | ||
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| + | [[fr:Legio Defensor]] | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 18 April 2021
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Name: | Legio Defensor |  |
| Alternative name: | Nova Guard | ||
| Affiliation: | Imperium | ||
| Founded: | Unknown | ||
| Forge World: | Satyraes XII[4] | ||
| Colours: | Black and light grey with a green stripe | ||
| Strength: | 136 Titans (Horus Heresy)[5] | ||
The Legio Defensor, also known as the Nova Guard[2], are a Loyalist Titan Legion. Its symbol is the stag of their homeworld Satrayes XII lit by the Forge World's twin suns. It is said that the people of Satrayes XII once worshipped the great forest stags as gods, who they saw as the forerunner manifestation of the Emperor.[4]
History
During the early days of the Great Crusade the Nova Guard became infatuated with the teachings of the Lectitio Divinitatus. This was due to the influence of the Word Bearers, who they frequently Crusaded alongside in the time before their treachery against the Emperor. Of all the Titan Legions, the Nova Guard contained the largest numbers of those sworn to the early Imperial Creed. Its Princeps were known for their righteous wrath. Utterly devoted to the Emperor, they rarely gave ground to enemies and preferred to martyr themselves.[4] However after the destruction of Monarchia, the Legio Defensor withdrew its support from the Word Bearers openly while many of its members continued the Imperial Cult in secret. During the ensuing Horus Heresy they remained true to the Emperor, gaining a reputation for brutal righteousness and increasingly religious fanaticism. By the start of the Heresy the Legion numbered some 136 Titans, two-thirds of which were Warlords while the remainder were mostly Reavers and Nightgaunts. The use of Scout Titans was a rarity within the Legion, which only numbered some two dozen.[5]
During the Heresy, the Nova Guard made a brutal example of traitor-allied cities during the Tarren Suppression.[2] They later took part in the Battle of Beta-Garmon alongside their allies, the Legio Solaria.[3a]
Notable Members
- Guillame Ferre — Princeps (Heresy-era).[3a]
Notable Titans
- Vengeful Scion — Warlord Titan. Fought in the Battle of Beta-Garmon.[4]
- Horns of Satyraes — Reaver Titan. Fought in the Battle of Beta-Garmon.[4]
- Beast Lord — Warhound Titan. Fought in the battle of Beta-Garmon.[4]
- Alacrity of Thought - Rapier Scout Titan. Destroyed on Beta-Garmon III, during the Horus Heresy.[3b]
Related Articles
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 108 (UK), pg. 76
- 2: Adeptus Titanicus (2018) Rulebook, pg. 17
- 3: Titandeath (Novel)
- 4: Adeptus Titanicus: Titandeath pg. 25-27
- 5: Adeptus Titanicus: Loyalist Legios, pgs. 48-53
