Initiate
Initiates are the rank-and-file warriors of the Black Templars, analogous to the Battle Brothers of other Chapters.[4]
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Overview
Upon completing their training as a Neophyte, a Black Templar is then elevated to Initiate and dons both full Power Armour and the Black Carapace. Many continue to fight amongst their previous Crusader Squads while others take on specialist roles such as Aggressor, Intercessor, Incursors, Outriders, Assault Marines, etc. In Black Templars culture, Initiates generally gravitate towards the most aggressive and close-quarters battlefield roles.[4]
Standard Initiates typically go into battle with a mix of Heavy Bolt Pistols, Pyre Pistols, Bolters, Pyreblasters, Chainswords, and Power Weapons.[5b] Some may take on a role similar to Devastators and wield heavy weapons such as Lascannons, Heavy Bolters, Lascannons, Multi-Meltas, and Plasma Cannons. They also sometimes are equipped with Jump Packs to act as Assault Squads.[1b]
In addition to their combat roles, Initiates also are given a Neophyte to act as their squire and student. It is they who will train them and oversee their coming trials, and along with the Chaplains determine when the Neophyte is ready to ascend to Initiate himself.[4]
The most skilled and veteran Initiates may go on to become Sword Brethren.[5a]
Notable Initiates
Images
Initiate Assault Squad (4th Edition)
A Black Templars initiate (4th Edition)[2]
Primaris Space Marine Initiate (9th Edition)[3]
Sources
- 1: Codex: Black Templars (4th Edition)
- 2: Games Workshop Black Templars Chapter Upgrade (saved archive page, dated 29 November 2020, last accessed 9 July 2024)
- 3: Warhammer Community: Sunday Preview – Suffer Not the Unclean To Live With the Black Templar Army Set (posted 3/10/2021) (saved archive page, dated 6 October 2021, last accessed 9 July 2024)
- 4: Codex: Black Templars (9th Edition), pg. 11
- 5: Codex Supplement: Black Templars (10th Edition)
- 6: White Dwarf 471, pgs. 86-89
