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The Deathwatch, the [[Chamber Militant]] of the Ordo Xenos, are a unique force of Space Marines composed of individual warriors from many different Chapters. They are specially trained by the Ordo Xenos to counter any, and all known xenos species. From ancient times there stood an oath between the [[Adeptus Astartes]], and the Ordo Xenos that the Space Marines would provide the necessary soldiers to them. They are required to serve a full term with the Ordo Xenos before being returned to their [[Chapters]]. They can be set apart due to the fact that all but their right shoulder pads are painted black (the shoulder pad retains their chapter symbol, so as to not anger the spirit of the armor).
They operate in [[Tactical Squad]]s, called Kill-Teams. Each Kill-Team consists of soldiers from all different chapters. However, it is not uncommon for rivalry to re-ignite among chapter members. The Kill-Squads are heavily armed, and capable of operating independently in a hostile, xenos environment. If the situation calls for it, they have been known to use xenos technology against their current enemy as a means for an endsend. They are lead led into battle either by a [[Brother-Captain]], a [[Librarian]] or in some cases, even [[Inquisitor]]sof the Ordo Xenos. Being incredibly fluid in their deployment abilities, they can operate in an any environment and are known to even infiltrate [[Tyranid]] Hive Ships. <sup>1</sup>
Games Workshop has yet to release a [[Codex]] for the Deathwatch. Eventually, the Deathwatch may form part of an assumed [[Alienhunters Codex]], in a similar way to the [[Sisters of Battle]] with the [[Witch Hunters]] and the [[Grey Knights]] with the [[Daemonhunters]]. Games Workshop has however released a few Deathwatch models and have also published unofficial rules on their official website.
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