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===Previous editions===
* ''The '''Whitescars''', as presented in [[Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican|Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican]] (1988):''
:The Whitescars are organized organised like most Space Marine Chapters. For over two thousand years they have been guarding the [[Kolarne Circle]], a densely populated cluster of systems, constantly threatened by internal rebellions and nearby Ork warlords. After that Whitescars were engaged in a counter-revolutionary crusade against mining systems of [[Rad Ox]] of the [[Third Quadrant]]. In general, the Chapter has a long and proud history and played an instrumental role in the destruction of [[Hive Fleet]] [[Behemoth]] (noted as being a Chaos aligned force).{{Fn|1}}
:The Whitescars are completely fleet-based, their [[fortress-monastery]] being the space barge ''[[Constantinius]]''. Their fleet numbers over a hundred ships, and as a result the Chapter has a high number of [[Astropath]]s and [[Navigator]]s attached to it.{{Fn|1}}
:A unique formation within the Chapter are the ''Souldrinkers'', Space Marine veterans that excel in close combat. These Marines are armed with power-swords and [[refractor field]]s and bear their own distinctive shoulder badges and honour banners. Another formation are the ''Cobra Squads'', comprised of regular members of the Chapter's companies that have been equipped with [[jump pack]]s.{{Fn|1}}
