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However one of the few defining factors common across Blackshields was the fact they all denounced their heritage and none considered themselves belonging to any [[Primarch]]. This led to most, though not all, painting themselves in a distinctive black. As with [[Shattered Legions]] forces Blackshields were encountered on both sides of the war and in many cases were fighting entirely for themselves. Some bore the [[Aquila]] while others bore the [[Horus|Eye of Horus]], but none answered to any master but their own. The Imperium considered many of these bands to be little more than [[Pirate]]s.{{Fn|1}}
In battle, Blackshields were observed using "Pariah" Wargear, modifying their armour and weapons in ways that would have been considered illegal in the [[Legiones Astartes]]. They were also observed using [[Xenos]] weaponry.{{Fn|1a}}
==Known Blackshield Bands==
==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Six]] pg.18-19
**{{Endn|1a}]: pg.222
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