Banner of Echoes
The Banner of Echoes is a Silver Templars Banner that became a relic of the Chapter, during the Assault on Necthis.[1]
At that time, the Banner was carried by Lieutenant Maniakes' Demi-company, as they defended the besieged Necthis City from Orks. Despite being surrounded and suffering heavy losses, the Lieutenant would not yield and planted the Banner on the highest point of the city's wall. The Demi-company then fought with such speed, skill and murderous efficiency that they appeared supernatural in nature. By the end of the battle, however, Maniakes and much of his Demi-company lay dead, but their actions were the very embodiment of the values the Silver Templars held dear. Many now claim their spirits flowed into the Banner which became the relic Banner of Echoes. It is said that those who carry the Banner into battle will be graced by the echoes of the Demi-company's heroism, which will flow forth to aid their Battle Brothers and guide their killing blows.[1]
Source
- 1: White Dwarf 456, pg. 80 - Index Astartes: Silver Templars
