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At almost four hundred years old, Cassius is the oldest, [[Dreadnought|non-interred]] member of the [[Chapter]]<sup id="fn_3a_back">[[#fn_3a{{Fn|[3a]]]</sup>}}. He has perfected his oratory skills to allow the Ultramarines to be carried across hundreds of worlds by his command alone. He fought by the side of [[Chapter Master]] [[Marneus Augustus Calgar]], during the [[Battle for Macragge]], in combat with [[Hive Fleet Behemoth]]. After the [[Tyranid]] invasion had been repulsed, Cassius withdrew the [[Banner of Macragge]] and only allowed it back onto the field after the Ultramarines' strength had been fully restored to their former numbers.

Cassius also petitioned Calgar for permission to form a new unit of [[Tyrannic War Veterans]], from the most seasoned Ultramarines to have fought at the Battle for Macragge and subsequent conflicts, which was granted. That Cassius, a Chaplain, decided to deviate from the [[Codex Astartes]], which does not authorize such a unit, speaks volumes about his belief in the seriousness of the Tyranid threat<sup id="fn_3a_back">[[#fn_3a{{Fn|[3a]]]</sup>}}.

Cassius is now heavily scarred, with leathery, weathered skin and white hair.¹ Cassius is also the only warrior of the Ultramarines permitted to call Marneus Calgar "young Calgar"<sup id="fn_3a_back">[[#fn_3a{{Fn|[3a]]]</sup>}}.

Cassius carries the standard equipment of all Space Marine [[Chaplain]]s, including the [[Crozius Arcanum]] (cast in the shape of a Tyranid skull) and [[Rosarius]]. Instead of the traditional [[Bolt pistol]], Cassius is armed with the [[Infernus]], a [[master-crafted]] [[Combi-Flamer]] which he forged and assembled himself<sup id="fn_3a_back">[[#fn_3a{{Fn|[3a]]]</sup>}}. He may also be equipped with [[Frag Grenades]], and carries [[Terminator Honours]], permitting him to wear [[Tactical Dreadnought Armour]] as needed.

[[Image:Cassius.gif|thumb|center|Chaplain Cassius<sup id="fn_4_back">[[#fn_4{{Fn|[4]]]</sup>}}]]