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*The '''2nd Company''', known as the ''Scions of Redemption''. It is said that the 2nd led to the Chapter's near-annihilation during the [[War of the Beast]]. As such as they are the custodians of the Chapter's collective guilt and fight to ever make amends for this failure. Even new [[Primaris Space Marine|Primaris]] recruits bear this burden. Members of the 2nd often mortify their flesh in spirit of the [[Pain Glove]]. This has led to the 2nd to adopt methodical tactics in their determination to not invoke further dishonor. Thus do they advance in a mechanical manner more similar to the forces of the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. Despite their status, service in the 2nd is not considered dishonorable or shameful, as the Fists believe that there is no nobler cause than to bear the collective sins of ones' brothers.{{Fn|63c}}
*The '''3rd Company''', known as the ''Sentinels of Terra''. The 3rd is a legendary Company renowned for its tenacity. Despite enduring horrific casualties in the final years of the [[41st Millennium]], the 3rd has risen anew. The 3rd is unusually flexible for the standards of the Imperial Fists in a manner similar to the [[Ultramarines]]. Their aggressive and attritive nature of battle has seen its ranks reinforced more than any other, and transfer to the 3rd is a near-universal experience for any member of the Reserve Company. As part of their initiation, new Battle Brothers transferred to the 3rd must spar with one of its [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]]s in the ''[[Phalanx]]''. The 3rd maintains a special undying hatred for the [[Iron Warriors]] and their [[Warsmith]] [[Shon'tu]] for his actions against them.{{Fn|63c}}
*The '''4th Company''', originally known as the ''Scions of RedemptionReductors''{{Fn|5764}}. They have since become known as the ''Victors of Brax'' after their recent [[Battle of Brax|famous victory]]. The 4th lacks speed, instead using sheer intractable mass and act as siegebreakers.{{Fn|63c}}*The '''5th Company''', known as the ''Heralds of Truth''. The 5th is responsible for preserving the [[Scriptum Ascenda]]. Alongside members of the [[Librarius]] and [[Reclusiam]], only the 5th is permitted access to this archivesarchive. As Keeper of the Archives, the Captain of the 5th holds a unique strategic and doctrinal voice on the Chapter Council. On campaign, the 5th deploy with grim procession and bear banners and relics from the earliest days of the [[Legion]]. The 5th is also given the sacred duty of ensuring that those liberated by the Fists are educated on the Chapter and its history.{{Fn|63c}}
*The '''6th Company''', known as the ''Siege Hammers''. Specializing in siege warfare, the 6th was originally formed by [[Rogal Dorn]] himself from veterans of the [[Iron Cage]]. The 6th instills its siege knowledge into every [[Battle-Brother]] that passes through its ranks while those who remain become siege specialists often aiding other Company's in their campaigns. The 6th draws heavily from the Chapter [[Armoury]] and often supplements its infantry-borne heavy weapons with [[Thunderfire Cannon]]s, [[Dreadnought]]s, and artillery tanks.{{Fn|63c}}
*The '''7th Company''', known as the ''Guardians of the Phalanx''. As their title suggests, the 7th is charged with the protection and management of the ''[[Phalanx]]''. When its Captain assumes his role, it is said his primary heart is ritually removed and replaced with an augmetic device crafted from the station's own components. This heavy apparatus puts an ever-present pressure on the Captain's chest, reminding him of his new duty. The 7th oversees the [[Auric Auxilia]], which acts as the primary defense force of the ''Phalanx''. In battle the 7th seems to resemble the 6th in tactics, but favors the mass use of [[Land Speeder]]s, [[Repulsor]]s, and [[Land Raider]]s to adopt a more flexible stance.
