The Colchisian Torquatii were Solar Auxilia Regiments, that served the Word Bearers and were raised from Legion's Homeworld, Colchis, during the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy.[1]
History
They were originally composed of citizens from Colchis' great coastal cities and wore sombre funerary black and grey. However the Torquatii would later adopt the same red color used by the Word Bearers, which was applied to the Regiments' chest armor and helmets. These were first adorned with script and runic devices from Colchis' esoteric traditions, but they were later replaced by the teachings of the Word Bearers' Primarch, Lorgar. This also applied to the Regiment's vehicles, whose red panel honor livery were penned with lines of votive text and runic icons.[1]
Images
Colchisian Torquatii Trooper[1]
Colchisian Leman Russ Vanquishers[1]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Solar Auxilia – The Heraldry of Honour Part 3 (posted 13/6/2024) (Saved archive page, dated 30 July 2024, last accessed 30 July 2024, original link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/07/30/solar-auxilia-the-heraldry-of-honour-part-3/)