Armageddon Crusade
The Armageddon Crusade is a Crusade of the Black Templars.[1]
Overview
Led by High Marshal Helbrecht himself, the Armageddon Crusade has retained its title since the Third War for Armageddon. Helbrecht's Crusade retains the status of primacy in the Chapter, though it remains unspoken, for the Black Templars hold personal aggrandizement as a sin. The Armageddon Crusade is believed to currently be the largest, particularly with regards to Veterans and Sword Brethren.[1]
Besides the High Marshal himself, these forces count amongst their ranks some of the Chapter's greatest warriors and relics. The Crusade uses these inspiring figures and religious icons to motivate those they fight alongside, while Helbrecht's skill in void warfare is fervently instilled throughout his crusade. As a result, the Crusade has a specialization in fleet battles , boarding actions against enemy ships and orbital installations, and the clearing of Space Hulks.[1]
Notable Battles
- 998.M41 - Third War for Armageddon[1]
- Helsreach Crusade - Infamous Crusade commanded by Reclusiarch Grimaldus.[2]
- Battle of Haunted Gulf[5]
- 999.M41 - Battle for Schrödinger VII[3]
- 999.M41 - Battle for the Inevitable Conqueror[4]
- M42 - The Octarius War.[7]
- M42 - The Season of Blood. Helbrecht's Crusade returns to Armageddon. By this point the Crusade consisted of 263 Battle-Brothers and 53 armoured vehicles.[6]
Notable Vessels
- Eternal Crusader - Battle Barge and Chapter flagship[6]
- Support Escorts consisting of at least 7 Gladius Frigates and 15 Hunter Destroyers.[6]
Notable Figures
Sources
- 1: Codex Supplement: Black Templars (10th Edition), pg. 12
- 2: Helsreach (Novel), Chapter I
- 3: Codex: Necrons (5th Edition), pg. 26
- 4: Codex: Space Marines (6th Edition), pg. 53
- 5: Waaagh! Ghazghkull: A Codex: Orks Supplement, pg. 31
- 6: Crusade: Armageddon, pgs. 16-17
- 7: War Zone Octarius - Book 2: Critical Mass, pgs. 14-17
