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[[Image:WatchCaptainArt8th.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Deathwatch Watch Captain{{Fn|4}}]]

'''Watch Captains''' are [[Adeptus Astartes]] that belong to the [[Deathwatch]], which is the Chamber Militant of the [[Ordo Xenos]] of the [[Inquisition]].{{Fn|1}}

==Overview==

These individuals are often [[Battle-Brother]]s who have served in [[Kill-team]]s with great distinction and taken multiple tours of service. As such, it is not uncommon for those skilled Battle-Brothers to be called to serve many times with these veteran alien-hunters and given the honour of being awarded the rank of Watch Captain. Those that accept this duty know that they will not return to their parent [[Chapter]] for many years as their time as Watch Captain is counted as a single "mission." Their role is to oversee one or more Kill-teams, where they have the duty of watching over every aspect of equipment, recruitment and training. They are also responsible for their Battle-Brothers' record of deeds in battle and ensure, if possible, that the [[geneseed|remains]] of fallen [[Astartes]] are returned to their parent Chapter with all due honours. It is unusual for Watch Captains to accompany their warriors on a mission, though they will do so in cases where they face a particularly dangerous foe and where their personal intervention may aid in achieving victory in the battle.{{Fn|1}}