Guardians of the Covenant
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| Founding Chapter: | Dark Angels | ||
| Founding: | Unknown[9a][10a][11][12b] | ||
| Descendants: | None | ||
| Homeworld: | Mortikah VII[3] | ||
| Colours: | Gunmetal grey with black pauldrons and aquila and dark red robes.[9b] | ||
The Guardians of the Covenant are a Successor Chapter of the Dark Angels, of an unknown founding.[3][9a][10a][11][12b]
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Overview
From an unknown Founding but certainly of Dark Angels heritage, the Guardians of the Covenant have fought most of their battles in Segmentum Pacificus, focusing in particular on supporting Crusades into the Halo Stars and Veiled Region.[2][9a]
The Chapter is also known for its extreme monastic nature, constantly studying the teachings of the Emperor and their Primarch, Lion El'Jonson. Reflecting this attitude, their vehicles and armour are usually covered in illuminated religious texts extracted from tomes sacred to the Adeptus Astartes.[3][9a][10a][11][12b]
One of the 3rd Company squads - Squad Vyston - have a legendary reputation throughout the ranks of the Unforgiven: they are often referred to as tome burners or pyroclasts, for after the battle they root through the datastacks and archiviums of shocked allies, consigning volumes deemed heretical to a blazing conflagration.[4]
The Chapter's Inner Circle is called the Secret Order.[12a]
History
The Guardians gained special honours for their deeds during a Lelith incursion, saving an entire Sub-sector from the foul xenos race's subjugation.[2]
They took part in the Siege of the Fenris System in 999.M41.[5]
Notable Actions
- M41: The Forlex Rescue
- 999.M41: Siege of the Fenris System[5]
- M42: Massacre at Darkmor[10b]
- M42: Battle of Idolatros during the Arks of Omen Campaign[6]
- M42: The Nachmund Rift War - 18 warriors of the 1st Company alongside 219 of the 3rd, 4th, and 7th as well as 34 vehicles and 17 warships under Master Arven Nahrdeth. Helped lead the defense of Sangua Terra[8]
Heraldry
The Guardians of the Covenant wear gunmetal grey power armour with black pauldrons and aquila. Some members of the Chapter wear dark red robes. The Chapter's symbol is a pair of white crossed swords on black.[9b]
Chapter Elements
Relics
Fleet
Known Members
- Himmaeus - Master.[5]
- Arven Nahrdeth - Master of the 3rd Company.[8]
- Duriel Haethan - Lieutenant.[8]
- Soreon - Interrogator-Chaplain.[8]
- Nyphas - Tactical Squad Brother-Sergeant, 3rd Company.[9b]
- Boros - Brother, 3rd Company.[9b]
- Durek - Brother, 3rd Company.[10a]
- Kadroel - Seconded to the Deathwatch.[7]
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See also
Sources
- 1: White Dwarf 327 (UK), pg. 26
- 2: Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition), pg.74
- 3: Codex: Dark Angels (6th Edition) pg. 17
- 4: White Dwarf 74 (2015) - Regiments of Renown
- 5: The Lost King (Short Story)
- 6: Arks of Omen: The Lion, pgs. 14-17
- 7: White Dwarf 467, pg. 101 - Blood and Snow Part II
- 8: Crusade: Nachmund Gauntlet, pg. 16 - Defenders of Sangua Terra
- 9: Codex: Dark Angels (7th Edition):
- 10: Codex: Dark Angels (8th Edition):
- 11: Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (9th Edition), pg. 27 — Successor Chapters: Guardians of the Covenant
- 12: Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (10th Edition) — Successor Chapters:
- 13: Deathwatch: Honour the Chapter, pg. 131
