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The '''Aquila''' is a two-headed eagle, and represents the entire [[Imperium of Man]]. The Aquila represented the union between [[Terra]] and [[Mars]] following the [[Treaty of Mars]], replacing the [[Emperor]]'s earlier symbol of a thunderbolt.{{Fn|1}} During the times before the [[Horus Heresy]], the two headed eagle was blind-folded on one side, and the other had eyes. The backward facing sighted side represented looking back into the past, while the forward facing blinded eagle was looking into the future. The blinded side also looks more armoured than the sighted one, representing that, although the future is unforeseen, the blinded side is better prepared learning from the mistakes of the past.{{Cite This}}
  
[[Image:200px-Imperial eagle.jpg|center|thumb|The Aquila, simbol of the Imperium]]
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Imperial Eagles of Aquila are the symbol of the [[Pax Imperialis]]. It is binds all Imperial servants together under the authority of the [[Emperor]].{{Fn|2}}
The '''Aquila''' is a two headed eagle, and represents the entire Imperium of Mankind. During the times before the [[Horus Heresy]], the two headed eagle was blind-folded on one side, and the other had eyes. The backward facing blinded side represented looking back into the past, while the forward facing sighted eagle was looking into the future. After the Heresy, and the [[Imperial Cult]] took hold, the Aquila's means changed to represent the two headed Empire of the Imperium and the [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].<sup>1</sup>
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After the Heresy, and the rise of the [[Imperial Cult]] took hold, the Aquila changed to represent the union of the [[Adeptus Terra]] and [[Adeptus Mechanicus]].{{cite this}}
  
 
==Sign of the Aquila==
 
==Sign of the Aquila==
The sign of the Aquila is a hand gesture to show one's allegiance to the [[Imperium]]. There is some debate to how the gesture is made there are generally two sides:
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The sign of the Aquila is a hand gesture to show one's allegiance to the Imperium: the user places his hands flat on his chest with thumbs interlocked.{{Fn|1}}
  
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==Equipment==
**The 'Chest' variation of the Sign of the Aquila has its user place their hands flat on their chest with their thumbs interlocked. This makes the image of the Imperial Eagle on the chest with the thumbs forming the head and the straight fingers symbolizing the wings.
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The Aquila is also displayed on [[Space Marine]] [[power armour]], and stamped on weapons produced for the Imperium in its [[Forge World]]s. [[Bolter]]s, lasguns, tanks, and every other pieces of military equipment are oftentimes displayed with the Aquila on them. The Aquila is also stamped on signets and rings belonging to those serving the Imperial office, in the military or otherwise.{{Cite This}}
  
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**In Catholicism, many Catholics cross themselves to draw an imaginary cross over their bodies.  Borrowing from that idea it is proposed members of the Imperium of Man simply touch their forehead for the head of a bird, shoulders for the wings, and chest for the body. While this idea is not as widely accepted as the 'Chest' method, many agree it adds realism and depth to the mysterious gesture.
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[The Flight of the Eisenstein (Novel)]] by [[James Swallow]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Two (First Edition)]], pg. 247
  
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The Aquila is also displayed on [[Space Marine]] [[power armour]], and stamped on weapons produced for the Imperium in it's [[Forge Worlds]]. Bolters, lasguns, tanks, and every other piece of weaponry are often time displayed with the aquila on them.<sup>1</sup>
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*[[Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], {{Cite This}}
  
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*<sup>1</sup>[[Flight of the Eisenstein (Novel)|Flight of the Eisenstein]] by [[James Swallow]]
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The Aquila, symbol of the Imperium

The Aquila is a two-headed eagle, and represents the entire Imperium of Man. The Aquila represented the union between Terra and Mars following the Treaty of Mars, replacing the Emperor's earlier symbol of a thunderbolt.[1] During the times before the Horus Heresy, the two headed eagle was blind-folded on one side, and the other had eyes. The backward facing sighted side represented looking back into the past, while the forward facing blinded eagle was looking into the future. The blinded side also looks more armoured than the sighted one, representing that, although the future is unforeseen, the blinded side is better prepared learning from the mistakes of the past.[Needs Citation]

Imperial Eagles of Aquila are the symbol of the Pax Imperialis. It is binds all Imperial servants together under the authority of the Emperor.[2]

After the Heresy, and the rise of the Imperial Cult took hold, the Aquila changed to represent the union of the Adeptus Terra and Adeptus Mechanicus.[Needs Citation]

Sign of the Aquila

The sign of the Aquila is a hand gesture to show one's allegiance to the Imperium: the user places his hands flat on his chest with thumbs interlocked.[1]

Equipment

The Aquila is also displayed on Space Marine power armour, and stamped on weapons produced for the Imperium in its Forge Worlds. Bolters, lasguns, tanks, and every other pieces of military equipment are oftentimes displayed with the Aquila on them. The Aquila is also stamped on signets and rings belonging to those serving the Imperial office, in the military or otherwise.[Needs Citation]

Sources

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