Castellan (Black Templars)
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Castellan is a rank within the Black Templars, which is the equivalent of a Lieutenant for this esoteric successor Chapter[7], and rank below Marshals.[6]
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Overview
History
The title of Castellan has its roots in the Imperial Fists Legion. During the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, Lord Castellan was a temporary title appointing senior masters of defence to garrison and hold conquered sectors of space.[2]
Modern Times
The larger Crusades are broken down into various Fighting Companies. To lead these, the Marshal in charge of the Crusade will appoint a Sword Brother with the honorarium of Castellan.[1]
Role and Duties
Acting as the right hand of their Marshal, they help direct their battle-brothers in war. By handling the squad-level combat logistics of force coordination and acting as exemplary leaders, they free up their Marshals to focus on the wider strategic picture of the entire war zone.[7]
Castellans are also charged with the rule of each active Black Templar's Chapter Keep: they are responsible for the defense of the fortification, as well as the spiritual and physical security of its world, the recruiting of aspirants, and command of any Black Templars assets garrisoning it. This is a burden that tempers those who carry it, teaching wisdom and patience even when it feels like the chafing of bonds of penance. Many Castellans who excel as Keep commanders go on to become the wisest of Marshals.[6]
Notable Castellans
- Adamus
- Beren Kiergaard
- Brechan
- Clermont
- Emeric
- Draco
- Grastmund — Indomitus Crusade[4]
- Heinmann
- Holzer - Helbrecht's Left Fist[9]
- Lazarus Gotchalcus
- Marius Reinhart[3]
- Morrigan
- Oswyck
- Zvarin Roist
Images
Castellan miniature (9th edition)[7]
Castellan miniature (9th edition - Sword Brethren box)[8]
See also
- Space Marine Lieutenant — The analogous rank to a Castellan in a Codex Chapter.
Sources
- 1: Index Astartes II, pgs. 45
- 1: Horus Heresy: Age Of Darkness 2nd Edition Rulebook, pg. 61
- 3: And They Shall Know No Fear... (Short Story)
- 4: White Dwarf 453, pgs. 66-67
- 6: Codex Supplement: Black Templars (9th Edition), pgs. 14-15
- 7: Warhammer Community: Black Templars Reinforcements Are on the Way with These Amazingly Zealous New Models (posted 4/10/2021) (last accessed 5/10/2021)
- 8: Codex Supplement: Black Templars (9th Edition) pg. 33
- 9: Crusade: Armageddon pg. 18
