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Chief Librarian
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| Librarian | Lexicanium - Codicier - Epistolary - Chief Librarian |
The Chief Librarian is the strongest and most psychically attuned Librarian of a Space Marine Chapter.1
He is master of the Librarium and has full access to otherwise restricted parts of it that house the Chapter's most powerful and dangerous relics. His century long studies and experience, gathered on thousands of battlefields make him a crucial adviser to his Chapter and its commanders.3 Chief Librarians often lead forces or assist the Chapter Master in battle while other Librarians aid company Captains. He also hold overall responsibility for communications as well as scrutinising battle reports to provide recommendations for honour awards. 2
Notable Chief Librarians
- Tigurius of the Ultramarines1
- Mephiston of the Blood Angels4
- Ezekiel of the Dark Angels5
- Aldrek of the Space Wolves6
Sources
- 1 Codex: Space Marines (5th Edition)
- 2 Genestealer (1990, Space Hulk expansion)
- 3 Index Astartes I - Psykana Librarius Space Marine Librarians
- 4 Codex: Blood Angels (4th Edition)
- 5 Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)
- 6 Grey Hunter (novel) and Wolf's Honour
- 6 Index Astartes I
| Command | Master • Captain • Master of Sanctity • Reclusiarch • Epistolary • Codicier • Command Squad • Apothecary • Company Standard Bearer • Company Champion |
|---|---|
| Standard | Tactical • Assault • Devastator • Scout • Veteran • Tyrannic War Veterans • Honour Guard |
| Terminators | Terminator Squad • Terminator Assault Squad • Terminator Command Squad |
