Marshal Godfrey

Intro +++ ADEPTUS ASTARTES DATASLATE: BROTHER-MARSHAL GODFREY +++ CHAPTER: Black Templars RANK: Marshal HONORIFIC: The Iron Oathbearer CURRENT THEATRE OF WAR: Segmentum Obscurus – The Charadon Front STATUS: Active --- ORIGINS: Inducted from the harsh hive-slums of Necromunda, Brother Godfrey rose swiftly through the ranks of the Crusade Companies. His zeal in battle and unyielding adherence to the Emperor’s Will earned him the notice of High Marshal Helbrecht himself. Elevated to the rank of Marshal after the Siege of Morkath Spire, Godfrey swore an eternal oath to scourge the galaxy of heresy until his final breath. --- ARMAMENTS & WAR GEAR: The Sword of Penitent Flame – A master-crafted power sword, its crackling blue field said to have been sanctified upon the altar of the Eternity Gate. Bolt Pistol “Vigilance” – Relic of the Crusade, adorned with purity seals and chains, never holstered in the presence of the enemy. Artificer Armour “Gorgon’s Faith” – Forged upon Mars, reinforced with adamantine inlays; displays the Black Templars’ cross prominently on both pauldron and kneepad. --- BATTLE HONOURS: Siege of Morkath Spire (997.M41) – Personally led the breach that slew the Chaos Sorcerer Malphur. Purgation of Damaris Prime (998.M41) – Ordered the complete destruction of the heretic manufactoria, despite heavy civilian collateral. The Nefarion Rift Crusade (999.M41) – Held the line against overwhelming Tyranid swarms for three solar days without relief. --- NOTABLE TRAITS: Marshal Godfrey is renowned for leading from the forefront, often wading into melee with blade and bolt pistol while reciting the Emperor’s Creed at full vox. His intolerance for cowardice or hesitation borders on legendary, and many Initiates claim that to fight under his command is to either achieve glory or die in righteous fury. --- CURRENT OATH: "I am the flame that burns the unclean. I am the blade that pierces the traitor’s heart. I am the Emperor’s wrath."