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At almost four hundred years old, Cassius was the oldest member of the Ultramarines [[Chapter]] (excluding those interred inside [[Space Marine Dreadnought|Dreadnought]]s). He had perfected his oratory skills to allow the Ultramarines to be carried across hundreds of worlds by his command alone.{{Fn|2}}

Cassius was inducted into the [[Chaplaincy]] very early into his career. Despite his relative inexperience, many [[Battle-Brothers]] were inspired by his righteous hatred for the enemies of [[Human|mankind]], although some of the Chapter's seasoned veterans considered him somewhat reckless and overly aggressive.{{Fn|10}}

Since the opening of the [[Great Rift]] and the fury of the [[Plague Wars]], much of the Ultramarines strength has been dedicated to battling the forces of [[Chaos]]. However Cassius remains focused on the Tyranid threat.{{Fn|9}}

Cassius carried the standard equipment of all Space Marine [[Chaplain]]s, including the [[Crozius Arcanum]] (cast in the shape of a Tyranid skull) and [[Rosarius]]. Instead of the traditional [[Bolt pistol]], Cassius was armed with the [[Infernus]], a [[master-crafted]] [[Combi-Flamer]] which he forged and assembled himself{{Fn|2}}. He could also be equipped with [[Frag Grenades]], and carried [[Terminator Honours]], permitting him to wear [[Tactical Dreadnought Armour]] as needed.

[[Image:OrtanCassiusHeraldry.png|thumb|right|150px|Ortan Cassius's personal heraldry]]

Cassius's heraldry depicted an '''Ultima''' above a laurel with the [[Crux Terminatus]] on a background of black, representing the [[Reclusiam]]. His name was written on a piece of parchment below.{{Fn|9}}

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Cassius.jpg|Chaplain Cassius{{Fn|2}}

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Ortancassius.jpg|Cassius ([[4th Edition]]){{Fn|3}}

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*[[List of Chaplains]]

*[[Deathwatch: Cepheus (Short Story)]]

*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)]], pg. 87

*{{Endn|3}}: [http://uk.games-workshop.com/spacemarines/ultramarines-gallery/4/ Space Marines miniatures gallery] ''(accessed 2007.06.11)''

*{{Endn|11}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Conquest]] - [https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/03/1d/031d371d-bc1d-4737-82be-500bd5456fb9/consumption.png Consumption ''(card #039 of the "The Great Devourer" expansion)''] ''(card caption)'' ''(last accessed 03 January 2026)''

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