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Even before being reunited with their primarch, Perturabo, the Iron Warriors were known for an affinity with technology and the clinical application of logic to military problems. This affinity was channeled by Pertuarbo, a skilled practitioner of siegecraft, into the mastery of that form of warfare. These abilities were increased by cross-training with the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]]. Their [[Warsmiths]] could match skills with [[Techpriest#Magos|Magi ]] and it is said that Perturabo could beat any and all in the art of machine engineering. Their methodical attitude made them merciless men in battle and siege. After the siege works were built there was a choice given to the besiegers; either they throw down their arms then and there or the Iron Warriors would show no mercy. Just like many other legions they soon gained the reputation of brutality during siege, not to mention their merciless manner after the siege took place.

Their current organisation is completely non-standard. A Grand Company will often be divided into component detachments led by lesser champions. A tendency towards operating in multiples of three has been noted.¹ Iron Warriors are almost exclusively led by [[Warsmiths]]. A Warsmith is a high-ranking leader within the Iron Warriors Legion, seemingly similar to a Company Captain of a Space Marine Chapter. The Iron Warriors are known to pursue their recruitment programs aggressively, notably capturing a sizable source of pure gene-seed from the facility on [[Hydra Cordatus]] and using it to hot-house new Iron Warriors using a chaotic techno-organic method.² These new Iron Warriors are selected periodically by Warsmiths for their Grand Company and subjected to various ordeals until they prove themselves worthy.