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The '''Consecrators''' are a [[Successor Chapter]] to the [[Dark Angels]]{{Fn|1}} dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the past.{{fn|3b}}
 
  
 
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|Founding Chapter=[[Dark Angels]]{{Fn|1}}
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|Chapter Master=[[Nakir]]{{fn|3a}}
 
|Chapter Master=[[Nakir]]{{fn|3a}}
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|Homeworld= [[Fleet Based]]{{Fn|3b}}
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|Fortress-Monastery= [[Reliquaria]]{{Fn|3b}}
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|Colours=Black with vertical red stripe on helmet.{{Fn|1}} Red robes.{{Fn|8}}
 
|Specialty=Recovering Relics{{fn|3b}}
 
|Specialty=Recovering Relics{{fn|3b}}
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|Strength=~500{{fn|3a}}
 
|Strength=~500{{fn|3a}}
 
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The '''Consecrators''' are a [[Successor Chapter]] to the [[Dark Angels]]{{Fn|1}} dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the past.{{fn|3b}}
  
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
The founding of the Consecrators is unrecorded and their early history totally unknown. Prior to the 3rd century of the [[M40|40th millennium]] there is no record of their existence. The chapter was first recorded in the works of the [[Administratum]] field notary [[Corwen Quilp]], where at the height of the [[Second Kuppukin Schism]], the entire Chapter appeared to annihilate the entire rebel force over six hours before vanishing once more.{{Fn|5}} They were again absent from recorded history until three decades later when the chapter's 4th [[company]] was seen fighting alongside the Dark Angels at the [[Arrulas Intervention]]. They appear to have inherited the most revered arms of the Dark Angels Legion, preserving them carefully through the ages. They bear a close resemblance to the Dark Angels before the [[Horus Heresy]], maintaining the legion's original black colour and wearing the older Mark 6 "Corvus" pattern [[power armour]].{{Fn|1}}
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The founding of the Consecrators was initiated in secret by [[Dark Angels]] [[Supreme Grand Master]] [[Valafar (Dark Angels)|Valafar]] for the purpose of seeking out and preserving the history of the [[Unforgiven]]{{Fn|3c}}. Prior to the 3rd century of the [[M40|40th millennium]] there is no record of their existence. They appear to have inherited the most revered arms of the Dark Angels Legion, preserving them carefully through the ages. They bear a close resemblance to the Dark Angels before the [[Horus Heresy]], maintaining the Legion's original black colour and (prior too recieving Primaris reinforcements), wearing ancient patterns [[power armour]] no newer than Mark 6 "Corvus".{{Fn|1}}{{Fn|2}}
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[[Image:Consecrators Marine.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Consecrators [[Firstborn]]]]
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They have their own agenda and soon disappear after their mysterious objectives are complete{{Fn|2}}. Most of their wargear are ancient relics, taken from rediscovered Legiones Astartes depots and armouries. They are known to have sent several missions into the ruins of [[Caliban]] in their quest for ancient heirlooms of the Legion{{fn|3b}}. The Consecrators use these relics in their hunt for [[Fallen Angels]], by planting them in closely monitored locations and waiting for the relics' presence to become known. Once the Fallen are aware of the relics, some try to claim these treasures against their better judgement. Whether driven by vanity, spite or a longing for things lost, the Consecrators ensure these Fallen pay the ultimate price for their indiscretion.{{Fn|13}}
  
They have their own agenda and soon disappear after their mysterious objectives are complete. They use mostly relics from the Dark Angels Legion, as if they were taken from the Dark Angels' darkest vaults.{{Fn|2}} They are known to have sent several missions into the ruins of [[Caliban]] in their quest for ancient heirlooms of the Legion.{{fn|3b}}
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===Second Kuppukin Schism===
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The chapter was first recorded in the works of the [[Administratum]] field notary [[Corwen Quilp]], where at the height of the [[Second Kuppukin Schism]], the entire Chapter appeared to annihilate the entire rebel force over six hours before vanishing once more.{{Fn|5}}
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===Arrulas Intervention===
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They were again absent from recorded history until three decades later when the chapter's [[Space Marine Company|4th company]] was seen fighting alongside the Dark Angels at the [[Arrulas Intervention]].{{Fn|2}}
  
 
===Achilus Crusade===
 
===Achilus Crusade===
The Chapter involvement in the [[Achilus Crusade]] has been focused on the [[Slinnar Drift]]. Their initial deployment, with the 3rd company and elements from the 1st and 10th, was in 801.[[M41]]. Their [[Strike Cruiser]] ''[[Heritor of Ages]]'' while en route to [[Shedu]] was ambushed by the [[Ork]] [[Kill Kroozer]] ''[[Growler]]'', which eventually resulted in the abandonment of the ''Heritor''. As Shedu is the only life-sustaining world in the Drift, it is unknown what happened to them.{{Fn|2}}
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The Chapter involvement in the [[Achilus Crusade]] has been focused on the [[Slinnar Drift]]. Their initial deployment, with the 3rd company and elements from the 1st and 10th, was in 801.[[M41]]. Their [[Strike Cruiser]] ''[[Heritor of Ages]]'' while en route to [[Shedu]] was ambushed by the [[Ork]] [[Kill Kroozer]] ''[[Growler]]'', which eventually resulted in the abandonment of the ''Heritor''. As Shedu is the only life-sustaining world in the Drift, it is unknown what happened to them.{{Fn|2}}
  
 
===Caliban===
 
===Caliban===
In [[M41]], the {{PAGENAME}} answered [[Dark Angels Grand Master|Supreme Grand Master]] [[Azrael]]'s summons to the site of destroyed [[Caliban]], where they joined the [[Dark Angels]] and [[Knights of the Crimson Order]] [[Chapter]]s in battle with [[Chaos Space Marine]]s led by [[Typhus]].{{fn|3b}} They were noted to have been reduced to almost half strength at the time.{{fn|3a}}
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In [[M41]], the Consecrators answered [[Dark Angels Grand Master|Supreme Grand Master]] [[Azrael]]'s summons to the site of destroyed [[Caliban]], where they joined the [[Dark Angels]] and [[Knights of the Crimson Order]] [[Chapter]]s in battle with [[Chaos Space Marine]]s led by [[Typhus]].{{fn|3b}} They were noted to have been reduced to almost half strength at the time.{{fn|3a}}
  
===13th Black Crusade===
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===War of Beasts===
The chapter was present in the defense of [[Cadia]] during the [[13th Black Crusade]].{{Fn|4}}
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During the [[War of Beasts]]. in [[M42]], on the planet [[Vigilus]], the 6th company arrived in the Oteck Hivesprawl without warning, before striking hard, then disappearing once again.{{Fn|6}}{{Fn|12}}
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===Massacre at Darkmor===
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In [[M42]], the Consecrators were among half a dozen chapters of Unforgiven (numbering a force of 1000 Astartes total between all chapters) sent to the shrine world of [[Darkmor]] during a hunt for the [[Fallen]]. There they were ambushed by the forces of [[Chaos]], the Unforgiven suffering the worst losses since the [[Forgotten Wars]]. Less than 100 of the total force sent survives, having discovered a hidden teleportation device while pursuing the Fallen known as [[Cypher]]. This event would be recorded as the [[Massacre at Darkmor]].{{Fn|7b}}
  
 
===Other engagements===
 
===Other engagements===
*[[Invasion of the Stygius Sector]] - [[M42]]
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*[[13th Black Crusade]] — 999.[[M41]]. The chapter was present in the defense of [[Cadia]].{{Fn|4}}
*[[Massacre at Darkmor]] - [[M42]]
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*[[Invasion of the Stygius Sector]] [[M42]]. 5 companies are sent as part of the Stygies Crusade's Operation Prismata.{{Fn|11}}
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*[[Nachmund Rift War]]{{Fn|14}}
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*[[Arks of Omen Campaign]] - Bulk of the Chapter takes part and Chapter Master [[Nakir]] is given Unforgiven fleet command and overall defensive command of [[The Rock]].{{Fn|15}}
  
 
==Notable Elements==
 
==Notable Elements==
 
===Notable Members===
 
*[[Nakir]] - Master of Souls, [[Dark Angels Grand Master|Grand Master]]{{fn|3a}}
 
 
 
===Relics===
 
===Relics===
*[[Sword of Sanctity]]{{fn|3b}}
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|-
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|style="background:#000; color: white" colspan=4 align=center|'''Relics'''
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|-
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1 align=center|'''Relic Name'''
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1align=center|'''Relic Type'''
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1 align=center|'''Notes'''
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|style="background:#222; color: white" colspan=1 align=center|'''Source'''
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|-
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|[[Sword of Sanctity]]
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|[[Heavenfall Blades|Heavenfall Blade]]
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|Wielded by [[Nakir]]
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|{{Fn|3b}}
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|-
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|[[Radiant Arrow]]
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|[[Plasma Gun]]
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|{{Fn|9}}
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|-
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|[[Melta-Warheads]]
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|Bolt ammunition
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|Used by Nakir. Capable of easily penetrating Terminator armour.
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|{{Fn|3d}}
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|-
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|}
  
 
===Fleet===
 
===Fleet===
*''Reliquaria'' - Flagship{{fn|3a}}
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*''[[Reliquaria]]'' Flagship{{Fn|3a}}
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*''[[Heritor of Ages]]'' — Strike Cruiser{{Fn|2}}
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===Notable Members===
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*[[Dark Angels Grand Master|Grand Master]] [[Nakir]] — Master of Souls{{Fn|3a}}
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*[[Israfel]] — [[Lieutenant (Space Marines)|Lieutenant]], [[6th Company (Consecrators)|6th Company]]. Leader of the strike force sent to Oteck Hivesprawl.{{Fn|12}}
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*[[V'draes]] — [[Space Marine Sergeant|Brother-sergeant]], 2nd [[Tactical Squad]], [[6th Company (Consecrators)|6th Company]].{{Fn|8}}
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*[[Nassir]] — [[Brother]], [[1st Company (Consecrators)|1st Company]] (formerly 6th Company, 3rd Squad).{{Fn|12}}
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*[[Vand (Consecrators)|Vand]] — battle-brother, 2nd Tactical Squad, 6th Company.{{Fn|8}}
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*[[Vrork]] — 6th Squad, 6th Company.{{Fn|7a}}
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*[[Anaximan]] — [[Tech-Marine]]. Seconded to the [[Deathwatch]]{{Fn|10}}
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*[[Corpulax]] — Former member, corrupted and joined the [[Black Legion]]
  
==Related Articles==
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==See also==
 
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
 
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
 
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]]
 
*[[Unforgiven]]
 
*[[Unforgiven]]
  
==Reference==
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==Sources==
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]], pg. 75
 
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (4th Edition)]], pg. 75
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 59
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 59
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**{{Endn|3a}}: ''Old Alliances''
 
**{{Endn|3a}}: ''Old Alliances''
 
**{{Endn|3b}}: ''An Enemy Revealed''
 
**{{Endn|3b}}: ''An Enemy Revealed''
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**{{Endn|3c}}: ''Retribution Unleashed''
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**{{Endn|3d}}: ''Unholy Revelation''
 
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Gathering Storm: Fall of Cadia]], pg. 97
 
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Gathering Storm: Fall of Cadia]], pg. 97
 
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (6th Edition)]], pg. 16
 
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (6th Edition)]], pg. 16
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[Imperium Nihilus: Vigilus Defiant]], pg. 79
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*7: [[Codex: Dark Angels (8th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|7a}}: pg. 19
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**{{Endn|7b}}: pg. 23
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*{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (7th Edition)]], pg. 70 — ''Successor Chapters: Consecrators''
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*{{Endn|9}}: [[Deathwatch: Honour the Chapter]], pg. 131
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*{{Endn|10}}: [[Deathwatch: The Emperor's Chosen]], pg. 76
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*{{Endn|11}}: [[Warhammer 40,000 8th Edition Rulebook]], pgs. 164–165 — ''War Zone: Stygius''
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*{{Endn|12}}: [[Codex Supplement: Dark Angels (9th Edition)]], pg. 15 - ''War Zone: Vigilus''
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*{{Endn|13}}: [[White Dwarf 464]], pg. 45 - ''Index Hereticus: The Fallen''
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*{{Endn|14}}: [[War Zone Nachmund: Rift War]], pg. 30
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*{{Endn|15}}: [[Arks of Omen: The Lion]], pgs. 14-17
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:28, 7 December 2023

Consecrators
Consecrators symbol.png
ConsecratorsPrimaris.jpg Consecrators miniature.jpg
Founding Chapter: Dark Angels[1]
Chapter Master: Nakir[3a]
Homeworld: Fleet Based[3b]
Fortress-Monastery: Reliquaria[3b]
Colours: Black with vertical red stripe on helmet.[1] Red robes.[8]
Specialty: Recovering Relics[3b]
Strength: ~500[3a]

The Consecrators are a Successor Chapter to the Dark Angels[1] dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the past.[3b]

Background

The founding of the Consecrators was initiated in secret by Dark Angels Supreme Grand Master Valafar for the purpose of seeking out and preserving the history of the Unforgiven[3c]. Prior to the 3rd century of the 40th millennium there is no record of their existence. They appear to have inherited the most revered arms of the Dark Angels Legion, preserving them carefully through the ages. They bear a close resemblance to the Dark Angels before the Horus Heresy, maintaining the Legion's original black colour and (prior too recieving Primaris reinforcements), wearing ancient patterns power armour no newer than Mark 6 "Corvus".[1][2]

Consecrators Firstborn

They have their own agenda and soon disappear after their mysterious objectives are complete[2]. Most of their wargear are ancient relics, taken from rediscovered Legiones Astartes depots and armouries. They are known to have sent several missions into the ruins of Caliban in their quest for ancient heirlooms of the Legion[3b]. The Consecrators use these relics in their hunt for Fallen Angels, by planting them in closely monitored locations and waiting for the relics' presence to become known. Once the Fallen are aware of the relics, some try to claim these treasures against their better judgement. Whether driven by vanity, spite or a longing for things lost, the Consecrators ensure these Fallen pay the ultimate price for their indiscretion.[13]

Second Kuppukin Schism

The chapter was first recorded in the works of the Administratum field notary Corwen Quilp, where at the height of the Second Kuppukin Schism, the entire Chapter appeared to annihilate the entire rebel force over six hours before vanishing once more.[5]

Arrulas Intervention

They were again absent from recorded history until three decades later when the chapter's 4th company was seen fighting alongside the Dark Angels at the Arrulas Intervention.[2]

Achilus Crusade

The Chapter involvement in the Achilus Crusade has been focused on the Slinnar Drift. Their initial deployment, with the 3rd company and elements from the 1st and 10th, was in 801.M41. Their Strike Cruiser Heritor of Ages while en route to Shedu was ambushed by the Ork Kill Kroozer Growler, which eventually resulted in the abandonment of the Heritor. As Shedu is the only life-sustaining world in the Drift, it is unknown what happened to them.[2]

Caliban

In M41, the Consecrators answered Supreme Grand Master Azrael's summons to the site of destroyed Caliban, where they joined the Dark Angels and Knights of the Crimson Order Chapters in battle with Chaos Space Marines led by Typhus.[3b] They were noted to have been reduced to almost half strength at the time.[3a]

War of Beasts

During the War of Beasts. in M42, on the planet Vigilus, the 6th company arrived in the Oteck Hivesprawl without warning, before striking hard, then disappearing once again.[6][12]

Massacre at Darkmor

In M42, the Consecrators were among half a dozen chapters of Unforgiven (numbering a force of 1000 Astartes total between all chapters) sent to the shrine world of Darkmor during a hunt for the Fallen. There they were ambushed by the forces of Chaos, the Unforgiven suffering the worst losses since the Forgotten Wars. Less than 100 of the total force sent survives, having discovered a hidden teleportation device while pursuing the Fallen known as Cypher. This event would be recorded as the Massacre at Darkmor.[7b]

Other engagements

Notable Elements

Relics

Relics
Relic Name Relic Type Notes Source
Sword of Sanctity Heavenfall Blade Wielded by Nakir [3b]
Radiant Arrow Plasma Gun [9]
Melta-Warheads Bolt ammunition Used by Nakir. Capable of easily penetrating Terminator armour. [3d]

Fleet

Notable Members

See also

Sources