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==Company Ancient==
[[Image:ScirpicoSpace Marine Ancient by Paul Dainton.pngjpg|thumb|right|150px200px|[[Howling GriffonsUltramarine]] Company Ancient [[Scirpico]] carrying the [[5th Company (Howling Griffons)|Fifth Company]] [[Space Marine Standards|Standard]]{{Fn|1220}}]]
'''Company Ancients''', also known as '''Company Standard Bearers''', are [[Veteran]] [[Space Marine]]s who have shown honour and combat prowess sufficient to be granted the right to carry the [[Company Banner]] into battle. They often form part of a [[Space Marine Command Squad|Command Squad]] which fights alongside the company's [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]].{{Fn|1}}
One of the most common specialists found fighting alongside [[Space Marine Veteran|Veteran Squad]]s, Company Ancients have the privilege of wielding the Company Standard into battle. Each such standard is an ancient relic, steeped in history and deeply revered by the warriors of the Company. Many have been carried over battlefields for hundreds and even thousands of years. Every Space Marine of a Company, from the most seasoned veteran to newest recruit, fights harder in the presence of a Company Ancient and his standard. Thus it is the duty of the Company Ancient to never let his banner drop while he still draws breath. Losing his banner while still living is seen as the most terrible and shameful dishonour. To this end, these individuals are invariably great warriors.{{Fn|1}}
[[Image:Scirpico.png|thumb|right|150px|[[Howling Griffons]] Company Ancient [[Scirpico]] carrying the [[5th Company (Howling Griffons)|Fifth Company]] [[Space Marine Standards|Standard]]{{Fn|12}}]]
Chapter variations of the Company Ancient include the [[Brotherhood Banner|Brotherhood Ancient]], a title used by the [[Grey Knights]].{{Fn|2}}
*{{Endn|18}}: [https://www.warhammer.com/en-NZ/shop/ultramarines-victrix-honour-guard-2025] ''(last accessed 14 January 2026)''
*{{Endn|19}}: [[Codex: Angels of Death (2nd Edition)]], pg. 81
*{{Endn|20}}: [https://www.warhammerart.com/products/primaris-ancient Official Warhammer Art Store - Paul Dainton Collection]
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