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The Salamanders are noted to stipulate a long and arduous recruitment process for initiates. They start young, at around ages six or seven; for these first years the apprentice is merely that; a worker in the forge of a Space Marine, who will watch over and judge the prospects of the initiates. After some years, the apprentices are judged by the Chapter's [[Apothecaries]] and [[Chaplains]] in a series of examinations. Those successful will be taken for first-stage implantation. At set intervals throughout their training, the initiates must replicate feats performed by Vulkan in his youth, including those he performed in contest with the Emperor; this will culminate in them being required to hunt and slay a [[Salamander (Creature)|salamander]].{{Fn|39}} This final task sees the Initiate accepted as a full [[Battle-Brother]], and they forever will preserve and respect the drake's hide as part of their duty as a warrior. Some warriors will wear the hide upon their [[Power Armour]].{{Fn|39}}

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