Takhisis Prime campaign by Manticore Legion
Black Templars
* Order of the Black Saints *
The Genesis
Geonide is a planet worthy of note due to the scientific research being conducted within the mile-high laboratory facilities that dot the planet's surface. Brilliant Adeptus Mechanicus minds work feverishly upon such important projects as new propulsion drives for the Imperial Navy and the latest laser technologies. Then there are the classified projects involving artefacts and relics of bygone eras. Whatever the work, all is done with the interest of furthering the cause of the Emperor. However, underlying all this approved research is the possibility that someone might dig into heretical subjects outside the boundaries set by the Imperium.
Open rebellion in Geonide's major cities erupted without warning, taking a heavy toll on the populace and priceless research facilities. Before long, the true cancer behind the unrest was revealed to be a newly formed coven of latent psykers tainted by the lies of Chaos. These rogue scientists had been used as puppets to unleash the unholy energies of ancient warp drives to open a rift in reality.
Within a year, 75% of the population had fallen to the warping influence of Chaos and an army of twisted humanity marched alongside cavorting Daemons and creatures most-foul. After exhausting all methods to reclaim the world, Exterminatus was finally called for and carried out by the Inquisition elements ever-present during the campaign. However, they stayed their hand while brave the Black Templars successfully retrieved invaluable artefacts, research documents, and important Imperial personnel from being swallowed up by the ruinous powers forever.
Open rebellion in Geonide's major cities erupted without warning, taking a heavy toll on the populace and priceless research facilities. Before long, the true cancer behind the unrest was revealed to be a newly formed coven of latent psykers tainted by the lies of Chaos. These rogue scientists had been used as puppets to unleash the unholy energies of ancient warp drives to open a rift in reality.
Within a year, 75% of the population had fallen to the warping influence of Chaos and an army of twisted humanity marched alongside cavorting Daemons and creatures most-foul. After exhausting all methods to reclaim the world, Exterminatus was finally called for and carried out by the Inquisition elements ever-present during the campaign. However, they stayed their hand while brave the Black Templars successfully retrieved invaluable artefacts, research documents, and important Imperial personnel from being swallowed up by the ruinous powers forever.
Crusader Seals
Crusader Seals were quite prevalent during the Geonide Crusade. It was rare to find a Templar on the battlefield with less than five affixed to his armor, weaponry, backpacks, or other wargear. In addition to Crusader Seals, Purity Seals were administered by the Inquisition and Chaplains on a near weekly basis in an effort to preserve the sanctity and uphold the resolve of those Astartes involved.
Crusader Seals were quite prevalent during the Geonide Crusade. It was rare to find a Templar on the battlefield with less than five affixed to his armor, weaponry, backpacks, or other wargear. In addition to Crusader Seals, Purity Seals were administered by the Inquisition and Chaplains on a near weekly basis in an effort to preserve the sanctity and uphold the resolve of those Astartes involved.
Crusade Veteran
Veteran status was difficult to earn during the course of the Geonide Crusade as it was only given out to a select few within each company. Generally, the ranks were awarded only to warriors who were part of Inquisitor-led raids with the aim of slaying Greater Daemons in a rather up-close and personal manner. A black "X" on a white background located on the left knee pad indicated such individuals.
Veteran status was difficult to earn during the course of the Geonide Crusade as it was only given out to a select few within each company. Generally, the ranks were awarded only to warriors who were part of Inquisitor-led raids with the aim of slaying Greater Daemons in a rather up-close and personal manner. A black "X" on a white background located on the left knee pad indicated such individuals.
Blessed Censors
Within Crusader Squads during the Crusade, three to five Initiates were almost guaranteed to have these Blessed Censors swinging from rear of their right shoulder pads. Filling the air with purified incense, these censors were believed to drive off lesser creatures of the Warp and affect the performance of those warp entities caught within the choking fumes.
Within Crusader Squads during the Crusade, three to five Initiates were almost guaranteed to have these Blessed Censors swinging from rear of their right shoulder pads. Filling the air with purified incense, these censors were believed to drive off lesser creatures of the Warp and affect the performance of those warp entities caught within the choking fumes.
Geonide Crusade Badge
As is the case in nearly every Crusade, a unique badge is designated to signal that a particular Initiate is involved in its operations. Here it is worn on the inner corner of the right shoulder pad as opposed to the standard leg application. The reason for this break in tradition is unknown. These badges often help to identify who's who when diplomatic or other duties call a warrior from the battlezone.
As is the case in nearly every Crusade, a unique badge is designated to signal that a particular Initiate is involved in its operations. Here it is worn on the inner corner of the right shoulder pad as opposed to the standard leg application. The reason for this break in tradition is unknown. These badges often help to identify who's who when diplomatic or other duties call a warrior from the battlezone.
Bolter Modification: Anointed
The Geonide Crusade put Black Templars in the direct path of Daemons and mutants beyond nightmare. In the face of such unholy opposition, Chapter clerics found it necessary to anoint all weaponry before entering battle. Before the application of such oils and salves were applied, Chaplains required all bolters to be painted gold as well to better reflect the Emperor's Light.
The Geonide Crusade put Black Templars in the direct path of Daemons and mutants beyond nightmare. In the face of such unholy opposition, Chapter clerics found it necessary to anoint all weaponry before entering battle. Before the application of such oils and salves were applied, Chaplains required all bolters to be painted gold as well to better reflect the Emperor's Light.
The ascension
After the exterminatus of Geonide, the most experienced Black Templar fighting companies, warbands and killteams pursued the Emperor's will by reclaiming artefacts and dark secrets that have been looted from the doomed planet before it's downfall.
After some time, the bulk of the imperial forces left the sector leaving a handful of Inquisitors and Templars to finish the quest and keep and eye on things. Having distinguished himself in the Crusade and by his unexpected survival, Inquisitor Jeremiah Hayden gave birth to a mutual respect between the forces of the Ordo Maleus under his command and the Black Templars involved.
Because of this, Hayden was selected to lead more raids in the sector but battling down dark heretics and daemon is a terrible business and casualties had to be replaced at a regular pace, thus an accord was given High Marshal Helbretch to create an order which would be used to train fellow chapter battle brothers in the art of devil spawn hunting. Only the most experienced Astartes were asked to stay to persecute daemons, xenos, heretics and psykers, these Black Templars would be later known as
The Order of the Black Saints.
After some time, the bulk of the imperial forces left the sector leaving a handful of Inquisitors and Templars to finish the quest and keep and eye on things. Having distinguished himself in the Crusade and by his unexpected survival, Inquisitor Jeremiah Hayden gave birth to a mutual respect between the forces of the Ordo Maleus under his command and the Black Templars involved.
Because of this, Hayden was selected to lead more raids in the sector but battling down dark heretics and daemon is a terrible business and casualties had to be replaced at a regular pace, thus an accord was given High Marshal Helbretch to create an order which would be used to train fellow chapter battle brothers in the art of devil spawn hunting. Only the most experienced Astartes were asked to stay to persecute daemons, xenos, heretics and psykers, these Black Templars would be later known as
The Order of the Black Saints.
The Order now
The Order of the Black Saints is used as a permanent fighting company hunting psykers, witches and daemons and training other templar battle brothers in their fine art. These astartes, like the DeathWatch, come and go, expanding their knowledge to the rest of the Chapter.
LORD MARSHAL REVEMEER
command squad
Revemeer fought in the thick of it with brother Moralus. When he was orderd Lord Marshal, he commandeered his long last friend sergeant Moralus to become leader of his veteran command squad.
command squad
- Veteran sgt Moralus
- Order Standard bearer Hektor
- Hero Company champion Gargea
- Apothecary Unis
- Brother Varalesq
- Brother Moraunt
- Immortal I
- Immortal II
- Immortal III
- Reclusiarch Chaplain Voight
- Land Raider Crusader DAEMONBANE
Revemeer fought in the thick of it with brother Moralus. When he was orderd Lord Marshal, he commandeered his long last friend sergeant Moralus to become leader of his veteran command squad.
HOUSE REVEMMER
I - Squad Verulus
Assault terminators
Land Raider Crusader :
Venerable Obliterator
II - Squad Justician
Sword Bretheren Terminators
LRC: AVENGER
III - Squad Moralest
Assault terminators
IV - Squad Phelgor
Sword bretheren + razorback
V - Squad Gustrian
Sword Bretheren + razorback
I - Squad Verulus
Assault terminators
Land Raider Crusader :
Venerable Obliterator
II - Squad Justician
Sword Bretheren Terminators
LRC: AVENGER
III - Squad Moralest
Assault terminators
IV - Squad Phelgor
Sword bretheren + razorback
V - Squad Gustrian
Sword Bretheren + razorback
