Chaplain Kayde

Designation: Chaplain Kayde Chapter: Black Templars Crusade: [REDACTED] Commander: Marshal Gabriel Role: Reclusiarch-Designate, Keeper of the Zeal-Fire ORIGINS Once a Brother-Sergeant of the Ultramarines. Exhibited exceptional ferocity, doctrinal nonconformity, and marked spiritual intensity. Recovered near death during the Kharon Rift Suppression by forces under Marshal Gabriel. By Templar decree, sworn into the Crusade and reborn as an Initiate of the Eternal Crusade. CHAPLAINCY Kayde distinguished himself in battle and litany alike. Known for unyielding faith, uncompromising judgment, and the ability to rouse Sword Brethren to acts of holy extremity. Elevated to the rank of Chaplain following the Siege of Draethos Prime, where he held the Gate of Ashes alone for six hours while reciting the Canticle of Burning Oaths. WAR-GEAR Crozius Arcanum “Oathbreaker’s Doom” Crozius Arcanum “The Emperor’s Echo” standard MK X Tacticus Chaplain armor Iron Halo awarded for purity by Marshal Gabriel SERVICE UNDER MARSHAL GABRIEL Kayde serves as Gabriel’s spiritual dagger: Enforcer of discipline Inspirator of zeal Orator before battle Executioner of heretics His presence is regarded as a sign that the Crusade’s faith is unbroken. NOTED DEEDS Gate of Ashes: Held with ten men; >400 enemy confirmed. Black Star Duel: Slain Gal Vorbak using only a broken Crozius haft. Redemption of Initiate Varro: Fear purged; zeal forged