2nd Brotherhood (Grey Knights)
The 2nd Brotherhood of the Grey Knights is known as 'The Blades of Victory'.[1]
Overview
This Brotherhood is known for its rapid deployment and swift strikes, making large use of Interceptor Squads and Strike Squads. Using mass teleportation tactics to outmaneuver their foes and create a beachhead for heavier troops to follow, the 2nd is often in the vanguard of Grey Knights assaults. The Grand Master of the 2nd, Admiral of the Grey Knights Fleet, excels at the art of maneuver and deployment. He relies heavily on the Prognosticars to provide him with vital tactical information.[2] In addition The Brotherhood, under its Grand Master who bares the title Admiral of the Fleet, oversees the Grey Knights space fleet.[1]. As Admiral, the Grand Master of the 2nd ensures the rapid deployment of the Grey Knights to a warzone. With the predictions of the Prognosticars providing him vital information, the Grey Knights fleet is often able to deliver strike forces to the battlefield before the foe has even arrived.[2]
Notable Actions
- ???.M41 - War on Iori Delta Tove[4a]
- ???.M41 - The War in Gheldrith's Eye[5b]
- 901.M41 - The Battle of Kornovin[3]
- 999.M41 - War of vengeance against the Red Corsairs[4b]
- M42 - During the Noctis Aeterna, Grand Master Vorth Mordrak goes missing and Brother-Captain Arno Trevan is forced to take command.[6]
- M42 - Grand Master Mordrak leads the Brotherhood through the systems of the Daeva Consortium, a trading empire in Imperium Nihilus. His strikes have shut down many Gellerpox outbreaks and he now confronts a gestalt sentience which stirs.[5a]
Assets
Current Strength
The 2nd Brotherhood currently consists of:[2]
- 4 Officers (Grand Master, Brother-Captain, Brotherhood Champion, 1 Brotherhood Ancient)
- 4 Battle Barges (Fire of Dawn, Bright Sword, Emperor's Will, and Redeemer of Souls)
- 12 Strike Cruisers
- 8 Rapid Strike Vessels
- 8 Thunderhawk Gunships
- 6 Terminator Squads
- 7 Interceptor Squads
- 6 Purgation Squads
- 7 Strike Squads
- 2 Dreadnoughts
Notable Members
- Grand Master Vorth Mordrak (Missing)[6]
- Brother-Captain Arno Trevan (Acting Commander)[6]
- Brother-Captain Edeon (Former)[1a]
Sources
- 1: Codex: Grey Knights (7th Edition) — Chapter Organisation
- 1a: Deeds of Legend
- 2: Codex: Grey Knights (8th Edition), pgs. 14–15
- 3: Mortarion's Heart (Audio Drama)
- 4: Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition):
- 5: Codex: Grey Knights (9th Edition):