Pertinax (Chapter Master)

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Pertinax is the current Chapter Master of the Sons of Pertinax, which due to its traditions changed its name to his when he ascended to the position.^[1]

History

He succeeded Commodus, whose actions caused the Sons to be labelled as a Renegade Chapter in M41. This occurred after Commodus attempted to subjugate an entire world to his will, which drew the attention of the Inquisition. He was later declared a renegade for his actions and Commodus' reign was eventually ended by a Callidus Assassin. His heinous actions, though, tainted the Sons and after Pertinax took command, the Chapter began a Penitent Crusade in order to redeem themselves.^[1]

Trivia

The following information is not to be regarded as officially sanctioned and/ or is not written from an in-universe point of view. A detailed explanation of the term "Trivia" as used in the Lexicanum can be found here.

• The Sons of Pertinax and their history were created by Chris Birks, when he served in Games Workshop's official Outriders volunteer program. It was featured as an example Chapter for the UK White Dwarf's Chapter Master Competition and was featured in White Dwarf 297 (UK).^[1]
• Pertinax is likely named for the Roman Emperor Pertinax, who succeeded Emperor Commodus after the latter's assassination in 192 AD.

See also

• List of Chapter Masters

Sources

• 1: White Dwarf 297 (UK), pg. 96 — Chapter Master