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[[Image:Crusader.jpg|thumb|right|A Crusader<sup>2</sup>]]
'''Crusaders''' are warriors of the [[Ecclesiarchy]] that are often used in the [[Inquisitorial Henchmen|Retinue]] of an [[Inquisitor]]. Recruited directly from the [[Cardinal's Crimson]] Honor Guard, it is said that nowhere can more religiously devout warriors be found, save perhaps the [[Sisters of Battle]]. Most are inducted from the [[Schola Progenium]].
The Crusaders are not officially appointed members of a branch of the Ecclesiarchy itself, rather they bypass the [[Decree Passive]] banning the use of <i>"men under arms" </i> by being members of Crusader Houses, secretive organisations located close to Inquisitorial facilities. Each man takes a solemn oath to protect the Inquisitor he is bonded to and eschewing all worldly concerns, takes on the role of protector and executioner on behalf of their master. <sup>3</Sup>
==Sources==
*<sup>1</sup>: [[Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition)]] p. 48
*<sup>2</sup>: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat1140001&prodId=prod1160012a&rootCatGameStyle=| Games Workshop Website]
*<sup>3</sup>:[[Dark Heresy: Ascension]], p. 50
[[Category:Ecclesiarchy]]
[[Category:Inquisition]]
