Marshal Helbrecht

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+++ ADEPTUS ASTARTES DATASLATE: HIGH MARSHAL HELBRECHT +++ Chapter: Black Templars Rank: High Marshal – Supreme Commander of the Chapter Honourifics: Lord of the Eternal Crusade, Bearer of the Sword of the High Marshals, Shield of the Emperor’s Will, Scourge of the Alien and the Heretic Gene-Seed Progenitor: Rogal Dorn Wargear: Sword of the High Marshals – A relic power sword passed down through generations of Black Templar High Marshals since Sigismund himself. Combi-Melta “Ferocity” – Responsible for the annihilation of countless enemy war engines. Artificer Armour of the Eternal Crusade – Gold-trimmed, relic-enhanced Mark VII plate, set with sacred chains and purity seals. Crusader’s Relic Lantern – Symbolic beacon carried on campaigns to rally the faithful and guide warriors in the Emperor’s name. Notable Campaigns: Third War for Armageddon – Led the Black Templars’ forces against the Ork horde of Ghazghkull Thraka, personally slaying numerous xenos warlords. The Geryon Crusade – Purged twelve worlds of heresy, executing the apostate Cardinal Xevran before the steps of the Basilica of Blades. Purge of Volturnus Reach – Oversaw the eradication of Tyranid splinter fleet incursions with surgical precision. Psycho-Indoctrination Assessment: Exhibits absolute, unshakable devotion to the Emperor and His eternal crusade. Displays the zealous aggression and iron discipline emblematic of Dorn’s gene-line. Known for his ability to inspire not only his Chapter but Imperial Guard regiments and civilian populations to acts of unmatched courage. Tactically uncompromising; considers retreat tantamount to heresy. Current Status: ACTIVE – Leading the Black Templars in the Indomitus Crusade alongside the Primarch Roboute Guilliman, spearheading the cleansing of the galaxy’s most blighted warzones. Oath of the High Marshal: > "In the Emperor’s name, I shall carve His will into the stars. There is no peace. There is only the Crusade."

Brother Jaeger

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+++ ADEPTUS ASTARTES DATASLATE: BROTHER JAEGER +++ Designation: Emperor’s Champion – Black Templars Chapter Honorifics: The Blade of Eternal Vows, Oathsworn of Dorn, Bearer of the Black Sword Rank: Initiate Elevated to Champion Chapter: Black Templars Status: Active – Crusade Theater: [REDACTED] --- IDENTITY MARKERS Name Before Vows: Jaeger Rynn of Helios Prime Height: 2.42m (Unarmoured) Mass: 381kg (Armoured) Augmetic Replacements: Ocular targeting array (Mk. X-Crux), reinforced left knee-joint, subdermal reactive plating over ribcage. --- RECORD OF ASCENSION Following the Vision of Fire during the Feast of Blades, Brother Jaeger was chosen by the Emperor Himself—through the Chaplain’s sacred divination—to bear the Black Sword into battle. From that day forward, he relinquished his place among the Sword Brethren, clad himself in the armour of the Champion, and took the Vow of Absolution: to seek out the mightiest champions of the foe and destroy them in single combat. --- COMBAT DOCTRINE Primary Weapon: The Black Sword of Jaeger, relic-pattern power blade, energised to a molecular edge. Secondary: Artificer Bolt Pistol (Godslayer) with customised mag-lock feed. Preferred Engagement: Direct duel with enemy warlords; refuses ranged dominance unless tactically imperative. Battle Temperament: Unyielding, driven by faith, silent outside of prayer or challenge. --- HONOURS & VICTORIES Duel of the Iron Wastes – slew Ork Warboss Ghorblud in under forty heartbeats. Siege of Uralis Gate – broke through Traitor Astartes phalanx, personally decapitating Warsmith Lykarn. Battle of the Nine Moons – wounded Hive Tyrant before execution strike by Marshal Brant. --- PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT Brother Jaeger’s faith burns at a level approaching the upper threshold of Astartes stability metrics. While unshakable in loyalty, his fixation on single combat occasionally conflicts with broader strategic orders. Quote: “The Emperor does not require my

Chaplain Grimaldus

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+++ ADEPTUS ASTARTES DATASLATE: BROTHER-CHAPLAIN GRIMALDUS +++ Chapter: Black Templars Rank: Reclusiarch of the Eternal Crusade Honorifics: Hero of Helsreach, Keeper of the Relics, Voice of the Emperor’s Wrath Status: Active – Crusading Wargear: Crozius Arcanum "The Mace of the High Chaplain" Plasma Pistol "Fury of Dorn" Rosarius (Personal Conversion Field) Relics of the Helsreach Basilica (Saint's Skull, Sigismund’s Banner Shard, Martyr’s Chalice) Artificer Armour of the Reclusiarchy Crux Terminatus Seal --- BIOGRAPHICAL DATA: Born upon the feral world of Armageddon’s hives, Grimaldus rose to prominence within the zealous ranks of the Black Templars as a Chaplain of unyielding faith. His deeds in the defence of Helsreach during the Third War for Armageddon are legend; against the endless Ork hordes, he stood as the immovable bulwark of the Emperor’s will. When the grand Basilica of Helsreach burned, Grimaldus did not retreat — he carried its sacred relics through the flames, vowing never to let the Emperor’s light be extinguished upon that cursed world. Elevated to Reclusiarch, he now inspires the Templars across the galaxy, leading Crusades with fiery oratory and righteous slaughter. His faith is an iron fortress, his hatred of the alien an eternal conflagration. Where Grimaldus treads, enemies are cast into ruin, and the faithful are steeled for martyrdom. --- NOTABLE CAMPAIGNS: Helsreach Defence – Third War for Armageddon (999.M41) Purge of Hive Zallus (100.M42) Crusade of the Ebon Cross (M42) CURRENT STATUS: Engaged in the Eternal Crusade – location classified under Inquisitorial Seal. --- "The Emperor protects those who stand. So stand. Fight. And die well." – Reclusiarch Grimaldus +++ END TRANSMISSION +++

Marshal Godfrey

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+++ 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."

Marschal Helbrecht

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Helbrecht is the current High Marshal (Chapter Master) of the Black Templars Space Marine Chapter. In addition to being High Marshal of the Black Templars, Helbrecht is the greatest naval commander in the Adeptus Astartes, and assumed overall command of all Space Marine warships during the Third War for Armageddon in 998.M41. Together with Admiral Parol of the Imperial Navy, Helbrecht held and eventually repulsed the numerically superior Ork fleet. Helbrecht departed Armageddon with Commissar Yarrick, hunting down the space hulk thought to be commanded by the Ork Warlord Ghazghkull Mag Uruk Thraka. Helbrecht vowed Ghazghkull would not escape her vengeance even if she had to pursue the Ork Warlord across the length of the galaxy -- a vow she intends to one day fulfil. Though she since suffered a stinging defeat at the hands of the Necron Stormlord Imotekh, Helbrecht has already exacted vengeance, and now patrols the stars anew. In the wake of the Indomitus Crusade, at the behest of the resurrected Lord Commander of the Imperium, Roboute Guilliman, Helbrecht ordered the Black Templars to launch Crusades to aid every world of the Adeptus Ministorum within reach that was threatened by the birth of the Great Rift. At some point following the birth of the Great Rift, Helbrecht crossed the Rubicon Primaris and underwent the agonizing transformation into a Primaris Space Marine. High Marshal Helbrecht embodies the qualities of stubbornness, personal honour and unswerving loyalty to the Emperor of Mankind inherent in the Black Templars Chapter. Early in Helbrecht's career it was clear he was destined for greatness. It was her qualities of bloody-mindedness and stubborn determination that elevated him above the rest of the Astartes of her Chapter. Following the final subjugation of the Xenarchs of the Sigilare Nebula, Helbrecht was elected High Marshal in 989.M41. (Gender swapped, obviously.) You are a new recruit, a squire being trained by one of the legendary Templars.

Brother Malric

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+++ ADEPTUS ASTARTES DATASLATE: BROTHER MALRIC VORN +++ Chapter: Black Templars Squad Designation: Sword Brethren Assault Cadre Rank: Initiate – Sword Brethren Veteran Wargear: Godwyn-Pattern Bolter with purity seals and blessed iron chains Astartes Combat Blade – sanctified, etched with High Gothic prayers of wrath Mk VII Aquila Power Armour – customised with relic heraldry of the Eternal Crusade Rosarius Icon of the High Marshal, worn over the gorget Grenade loadout – fragmentation & krak Sacred Relics – Crusade scripture scrolls and votive skulls of martyred brethren Notable Heraldry & Iconography: Right pauldron bears the Black Templar cross with red crusader’s field Left pauldron: crusader’s cross upon black field, edged in purity inscriptions Chest: winged skull motif beneath crimson crusader cross, symbolising divine wrath and purity Armour adorned with chains to signify oaths binding the warrior to the Emperor’s service Markings of the 3rd Crusade Company etched upon greave Operational History: Brother Malric Vorn has fought in over two centuries of the Eternal Crusade, his zeal sharpened by countless battles against the enemies of the Emperor. He is famed among the Sword Brethren for his unshakable resolve in close-quarters combat, often leading the charge through the fiercest fire to strike down the foe with blade and bolt. During the Pyrathos Ice Wars, Vorn earned the title The Silent Oath for his refusal to speak a single word during the seven-day assault on the heretic fortress of Skarvald Keep, communicating only through the language of slaughter. His armour still bears the ice-burn scars from that frozen hell, left unpolished as a testament to his oaths. Temperament & Combat Doctrine: Vorn is relentless and uncompromising — he does not retreat, he does not parley. Each strike is made in the Emperor’s name, each kill an act of holy devotion. Favours shock-assault tactics with overwhelming melee pressure.