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==Organization==
The Red Scorpions consider the [[Codex Astartes]] as religious scripture, and their chapter organization closely follows codex standards. The chain of command within the Chapter is highly authoritarian, and all orders given by a superior are to be obeyed without question. [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]]s are called '''Commanders''', and the [[Chapter Master]] is known as the '''Lord High Commander'''. The [[Master of the Apothecarion]] traditionally holds the position of second-in-command due to the Chapter's emphasis on purity, and they also maintain a larger [[Apothecarion]]. The Chapter's [[Apothecaries]] are often attached to [[Tactical squad]]s to ensure the retrieval of the Chapter's [[geneseed]].{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|3}}{{Fn|6b}} Being a [[Codex Chapter]], the Red Scorpions favor favour a combined-arms approach to the destruction of the Imperium's enemies whenever possible. Each [[Battle-Brother]] is expected to be a master of all forms of warfare described in the Codex and available for re-assignment to different squad types and companies as the need arises.{{Cite Marker End}}
Although the Chapter relies heavily on the Codex Astartes for strategic and tactical deployments, it can unexpectedly innovate when circumstances dictate. A particularly notable example is the [[Siege of Helios]], where the Chapter's [[Techmarines]] developed the [[Land Raider Helios]] due to their distrust of the [[Imperial Guard]] assets fighting alongside them. The Land Raider Helios has now been adopted by many Chapters and was recently approved by the [[Mechanicus]]. Despite being fully capable of undertaking covert operations, the Red Scorpions abhor them, and prefer to face their enemies proudly bearing their colors. This, combined with a reduced [[Scout Company]] due to strict recruitment standards, ensures that the Chapter's [[Neophytes]] are often deployed in the main battle line as an auxiliary force.{{Fn|6b}}
