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[[Image:Black Templar TerminatorSwordBrethren9th.jpg|thumb|right|140px200px|A [[Primaris Space Marine]] Sword Brethren Terminator(9th Edition){{Fn|2}}]]'''Sword Brethren''' are is a specialist rank within the [[Black Templars]] equivalent to the .{{Fn|3}} ==Overview==Sword Brethren are elevated by their commanding Crusade's [[First CompanyMarshal (Black Templars)|Marshal]] of other , and act as his own personal household guard. Though often veterans, some are simply [[ChapterInitiate]]swho have achieved exceptional deeds. Black Templar Marshals however are extremely careful with choosing their Sword Brethren. These warriors are then set upon two paths: fighting in bands with his fellow Sword Brethren or taking charge of [[veteransCrusader Squad]] are elevated to this rank s alongside Initiates and placed in separate squads where they will fight as elites, train to use [[Terminator ArmourNeopjyte]] (they are the only Black Templars allowed to use the armour) or form a s. Others may become [[Marshal (Black Templars)Chapter Ancient|MarshalAncient]]'s bodyguard. Because of this they are exempt from training or [[NeophyteChaplain]]s . Within a Marshal's Household, Sword Brethren are typically used as honor guard and unlike squads with elite shock troops. Due to their strong faith and zeal, they are often especially effective against the forces of the [[InitiatesWarp]], Neophytes will not be found in a Sword Brethren squad.{{Fn|3}}
During Crusades, a Marshal can also appoint a [[Castellan (Black Templars)|Castellan]] to lead one of the [[Fighting Company|Fighting Companies]]. This Castellan is picked from the Sword Brethren as is the case when a Castellan or Marshal is killed, the new one will be picked from the Sword Brethren.
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|[[Image:swordbrethren_lg.jpg|thumb|410px|A Sword Brethren squad]]
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