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|style="font-size:90%;border-top:1px solid #555555;vertical-align:top;text-align:left"|'''[[Terminator]] veterans and hunting the [[Fallen]], Special Operations{{Fn|11x11c}}, [[Space Marine Honor Guard|Lifeguard duties]].{{Fn|11x11c}}'''<br>

[[File:DeathwingSymbolHH.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Heresy]]-era Deathwing Symbol{{Fn|11x11c}}]]Formed from First formed around 830.M30, in the years of the early Great Crusade, the Deathwing was coalesced out of the shattered remains of the [[Host of Crowns]], the a formation once famed for its line breaker squadrons and marksmen. Those of the Hosts’ inner circle who survived that infamous incident to join the Deathwing swore mighty oaths that no member of the Wing would ever leave the field of battle in the hands of the enemy, accepting death over dishonour or retreat. The Deathwing excels excelled in special operations alongside other units of the Legion, especially as a counterpart to the more numerous [[Stormwing]], with a multitude of sub-disciplines within its ranks. Most renowned among its specialists are were those dedicated to the role of line breakers, elite veteran infantry that serve served to shatter the enemy's formations and create openings for other units or Wings, and the lifeguard cadre deployed to protect officers during battle.{{Fn|11x11c}}

These [[Deathwing Companions|lifeguard ]] cadre are were especially prominent, with few high ranking officers in the Legion lacking a small force of Deathwing veterans sworn to give their lives to ensure their safety. Indeed, it is was a detachment of the Deathwing that provides provided a garrison force for the inner citadels on both [[Caliban]] and [[Gramarye]], charged with the safety of the Primarch himself. Given the stringent requirements for entry into even the outer circles of this Wing, its membership remains remained small but garners garnered much respect within the Legion, often acting as force commanders in situations where the authority of other factions within the Legion is was unclear. As {{Fn|11c}} During the Horus Heresy wore on and , casualties began to would take a toll on the Dark Angels' officer corps, and the veterans of the Deathwing came to assume a greater responsibility over their brethren, slowly . Slowly taking a dominant position within the Legion and on the Council of Masters.{{Fn|11x11c}}

*11: [[The Horus Heresy Book Nine]] pg.104-105

**{{Endn|11x11c}}: {{CME}}pg. 104