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Sword Brother

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==Overview==
Sword Brethren are elevated by their commanding Crusade's [[Marshal (Black Templars)|Marshal]], and act as his own personal household guard. Though often [[Space Marine Veteran|veterans]], some are simply [[Initiate]]s who have achieved exceptional deeds. 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 [[Crusader Squad]]s alongside Initiates and [[Neophyte]]s. Others may become [[Chapter Ancient|Ancient]]s or [[Chaplain]]s. Within a Marshal's Household, Sword Brethren are typically used as honour guard and elite shock troops, and are specifically trained to use [[Terminator Armour]] if the situation requires it. {{Fn|1}} Due to their strong faith and zeal, they are often especially effective against the forces of the [[Warp]].{{Fn|1}}
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.{{Cite this}}
Image:swordbrethren_lg.jpg|A Sword Brethren squad (2005)
Image:SwordBrethren9th.jpg|[[Primaris]] Sword Brethren (2021){{Fn|2}}
BTTerminator.jpg|Sword Brethren [[Terminator]]{{Fn|7}}
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Throne of Light (Novel)]], Chapter 11
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Codex: Black Templars (9th Edition)]], cover
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Index Astartes IV]] - Deep Strike, Tactical Dreadnought Armour, pg. 31
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