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==Organization==The '''Cadian 8th''' is a [[Cadian Shock Troopers]] [[Image:Img008.jpgImperial Guard Regiment|thumb|right|340px|Ursarkar E. Creed and the Cadian 8th at the Battle of Tyrok Fieldsregiment]]Before . It is known as the 13th Black Crusade, Cadian 8th numbered around 8,000 men, or roughly 24 companies.'''''Lord Castellan's Own'''''{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|24a}} It fielded a dedictated tank group,and '''''Creed's Legacy'''''{{Fn|7a8}} including a number , since their former [[Colonel]], [[Ursarkar E. Creed]], went on to become the [[Lord Castellan]] and Supreme Commander of [[Leman Russ Battle TankCadia]]'smilitary during the Imperial defence against the [[13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|34d}} The unit was mostly destroyed during the fall of Cadia,{{Fn|7a5}} The regiment is also known but some remnants successfully retreated from their homeworld and have continued to contain artilleryfight for the Imperium.{{Fn|68}}

The low number of the Cadian 8th suggests it was founded thousands of years ago,{{Fn|22b}} , perhaps in the very earliest days of the [[Imperium]]. Destroyed numerous times since then, the 8th has always been re-founded, continuing an almost unbroken record of service.{{Fn|2}} The earliest reference to the deeds of the 8th is in [[M38]] when they fought in the [[Vrakesworld]] Campaign.{{Fn|22b}}

It was during the [[13th Black Crusade]] that the 8th was renamed ''The Lord Castellan's Own'' after their former [[Colonel]], [[Ursarkar E. Creed]], who became [[Lord Castellan]] of Cadia.{{Fn|4a}}{{Fn|4d}} Creed had steadily risen in the ranks of the 8th throughout his career. Starting as a young [[Lieutenant (Imperial Guard)|Lieutenant]] during the [[Drussite Crusade]]{{Fn|4c}}, he had risen to the rank of [[Lord General]] by the time he crushed an [[Ulthwé]] raid on [[Aurent]] in 992.[[M41]].{{Fn|22d}} With the destruction of much of Cadia's high command by the treacherous [[Volscani Cataphracts]] at the [[Battle of Tyrok Fields]], Creed was finally appointed to Cadia's highest military position.{{Fn|22d}}{{Fn|4d}}

===Important Battles and Events===*'''[[M36]] - :''' Battle of [[Zaga IV]]{{Fn|9}}*'''[[M38]] - :''' Vrakesworld Campaign{{Fn|22c}}*'''[[M40]] - :''' [[Gerreck Heresy]]{{Fn|22c}}*'''???.[[M41]] - :''' Battle of Kasr Gallan{{Fn|9}}*'''975.M41 - :''' [[Drussite Crusade]]{{Fn|4c}}*'''980.M41 - :''' [[Treconondal]] campaign{{Fn|4c}}*'''983.M41 - :''' Countering a major [[Hrud]] migration{{Fn|4c}}*'''Late M41 - :''' [[Besana]] campaign{{Fn|10}}*'''999.M41 - :''' [[13th Black Crusade]]: — The regiment fought in several key engagements on the [[Fortress World]] of [[Cadia]], the most famous of which was the [[Battle of Tyrok Fields]].{{Fn|4d}}{{Fn|9}}*'''Early [[M42]] - :''' [[War of Beasts]]{{Fn|8}} ==Organization==[[Image:Img008.jpg|thumb|right|340px|Ursarkar E. Creed and the Cadian 8th at the Battle of Tyrok Fields]]Before the 13th Black Crusade, the Cadian 8th numbered around 8,000 men, or roughly 24 companies.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|Note 1}} It fielded a dedicated tank group{{Fn|7a}}, including a number of [[Leman Russ Battle Tank]]s.{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|7a}} The regiment is also known to contain artillery.{{Fn|6}} The companies of the 8th are in high demand with other Cadian divisions, with the regiment rarely serving together as a cohesive whole. It is often split into smaller sized elements.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|4b}}{{Fn|7a}} At any given time, at least two full [[Imperial Guard Company|companies]] are training on [[Prosan]] with two more companies permanently garrisoned on [[Kasr Sonnen]] and [[Kasr Holn]].{{Fn|2a}} Before its destruction, [[Kasr Rorzann]] served as the regiment's home fortress.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|9}} Many others are split up between providing an honour guard for Cadia's highest ranking military elite{{Fn|4b}} or seconded to the retinues of various [[Inquisitor]]s.{{Fn|2a}} Their officers are in high demand too, attached to training cadres to ensure that newly raised Cadian regiments meet the exacting standards required by the Cadian military.{{Fn|2a}}{{Fn|4b}}

*The nickname of the Cadian 8th (the ''Lord Castellan's Own'') references the names of a number of British Army regiments, both modern and historical, that had similar nicknames, for example [[Wikipedia:Royal Lancers|The Royal Lancers]] (known as ''Queen Elizabeths' Own'') or the [[Wikipedia:Duke of Wellington's Regiment|33rd (or First Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment]] (known as the ''Duke of Wellington's Regiment''). ===Notes===*{{Endn|Note 1}}: The source here states that twelve [[Imperial Guard Company|Companies]] of the Cadian 8th (roughly 4,000 men) comprises roughly half of the regiment.{{Fn|2a}} This would put the regiment's full strength at about 24 companies and 8,000 Guardsmen.

*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)]], {{Cite This}}*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], {{Cite This}}:**{{Endn|2a}}: pgpgs. 10-11 — ''The Cadian 8th - 'The Lord Castellan's Own'''**{{Endn|2b}}: pg. 14— ''Arms and Equipment of the Cadian 8th''

**{{Endn|2d}}: pg. 50— ''Lord Castellan Ursarkar E. Creed''

*4: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]]:

*7: [[Cadia Stands (Novel)]]:

*{{Endn|8}}: [[Imperium Nihilus: Vigilus Defiant]], pg. 74, — ''Hammer and Anvil''