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== History ==
Most of the squad's known history occurs under the leadership of Priad. His predecessor, Raphon, died in action on the world of [[Rosetta]], having already selected Priad as his replacement{{Fn|1c}}. During the action on Rosetta, five years into Priad's tenure as a member of Damocles, the squad fought [[Chaos Cultists]] and [[Traitor Marines]] and lost three of their number in total. Their next known undertaking was as part of a six-squad force sent to free the world of [[Eidon]] from [[Dark Eldar]] predation. During the liberation of Eidon City, Damocles squad won great renown by defeating great numbers of the enemy in a single action, a number reckoned to be "A thousand over and again"{{Fn|1.p.1261v}}.
Four years after becoming Squad-Sergeant, Priad led Damocles into action of the [[Agri World]] of [[Ceres]], as part of a four-squad undertaking requested by [[Inquisitor]] [[Mabuse]]. Damocles hunted down and eliminated a nest of [[Chaos]] worshipers, including besting a [[daemon]]. The undertaking cost them dear, however, with three of their number being killed in action, including Apothecary Memnes{{Fn|1h}} Almost immediately afterward, the squad once again faced Chaos predation; this time it was inside their own [[Fortress Monastery]]. Another undertaking against the Chaotic powers had resulted in the almost-total destruction of Ridates Squad, and the return of a secretly possessed member of Thebes Squad. Priad was able to track down the daemon and ensure it's destruction, as well as secure new recruits for his squad, including Apothecary Khiron.{{Fn|1m}}
**{{Endn|1t}}: {{Cite This}}, pg. 368
**{{Endn|1u}}: {{Cite This}}, pgs. 385-411
**{{Endn|1v}}: {{Cite This}}, pg. 126
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Know No Fear (Novel)]] by '''Dan Abnett''': ''Dramatis Personae''
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