Skull Bearers
From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
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| Founding Chapter: | Unknown, possibly Imperial Fists through the Executioners (unsubstantiated)[5] | ||
| Homeworld: | Keletros[3] | ||
| Colours: | Yellow with black aquila.[1] | ||
The Skull Bearers are a Codex Chapter of Space Marines.[1] They claim to be descended from the Executioners Chapter (themself successors of the Imperial Fist), although this is unsubstantiated by the official records.[5]
Notable Engagements
- 508.M41: The Chapter's 2nd Company was involved in the Imbach Genocide, supported by at least one Whirlwind Helios from the Chapter Armoury.[2][6a]
- Sometime between 775.M41 and 780.M41: The entire Chapter deployed during the Fourth Quadrant Rebellion, playing a crucial role in crushing the insurrection.[4]
- 801.M41: Participating in Judgement of Hellenus.[6b]
- M42: The Octarius War — The Chapter fought in the defence of the Pankallis Sub-Sector.[7]
Heraldry
The Skull Bearers wear yellow power armour with black imperialis and markings. The Chapter's symbol is a black skull on a yellow background.[1] They show a Company badge on the left kneepad.[8]
See also
Sources
- 1: How to Paint Space Marines, pg. 88
- 2: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Space Marines and Forces of the Inquisition, pg. 64
- 3: Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition), pg. 30
- 4: Imperial Armour Volume Nine - The Badab War - Part One, pg. 100
- 5: Imperial Armour Volume Ten - The Badab War - Part Two, pg. 84
- 6: Imperial Armour Volume Two - Second Edition: War Machines of the Adeptus Astartes:
- 7: War Zone Octarius - Book 1: Rising Tide, pgs. 30-31
- 8: Insignium Astartes, pg. 60
