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The '''Crozius Arcanum''' serves as both a sacred staff of office and a weapon for [[Space Marine]] [[Chaplain]]s. This duality is perceived as only natural to a Space Marine, who see battle as the most glorious form of worship to the [[Emperor]]<sup>3</sup>.
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The '''Crozius Arcanum''' serves as both a sacred staff{{Fn|5}} of office and a [[close combat]] weapon for [[Space Marine]] [[Chaplain]]s. This duality is perceived as only natural to a Space Marine, who see battle as the most glorious form of worship to the [[Emperor]]{{Fn|1}}.
  
The Crozius Arcanum itself is a staff of medium length, topped with either an Imperial eagle or a winged skull. A few versions use iconography from the Chapter they belong to, such as the the blacksmith's hammer-version used by some Chaplains from the [[Salamanders]] Chapter. [[Cassius]], Master of Sanctity of the [[Ultramarines|Ultramarines]] Chapter has fashioned his Crozius Arcanum after a [[Tyranid]] head, in remembrance of the invasion of [[Macragge]].
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The Crozius Arcanum itself is a staff of medium length, topped with the Imperial [[Aquila]] or symbols, such as winged skeletons or skulls. A few versions use iconography from the [[Chapter]] they belong to.  The [[Salamanders]], for instance, use the smith's hammer or a dragon's head.{{Fn|5}} [[Ortan Cassius]], [[Master of Sanctity]] of the [[Ultramarines]], has fashioned his Crozius Arcanum after a [[Tyranid]] head, in remembrance of the [[Battle for Macragge]].{{Cite This}}
  
Incorporated within the staff is a powerful energy field capable of disrupting matter much in the same way as a [[Power Weapon]] <sup>1</sup>.
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Incorporated within the staff is a powerful energy field capable of disrupting matter much in the same way as a [[Power Weapon]]{{Fn|2}}. At least one Crozius, the [[Stormrod]] used by Chaplain [[Carnak]] of the [[Imperial Fists]], is capable of projecting its power field to strike down enemies from a distance.{{Fn|3}}
  
Crozius Arcanum are also still used by the corrupted [[Dark Apostles]] of the [[Word Bearers]], the only [[Chaos Space Marine]] Legion still to employ the use of Chaplains. However, the weapons are known as ''[[Accursed Crozius]]'', debased and twisted from their original form into an icon of worship for the [[Dark Gods]]. Not only is the Crozius still a potent weapon, it also signifies that the bearer is blessed by their patron God, enjoying physical protection as well as a closer connection to the [[daemon]]s of the [[Warp]] <sup>2</sup>.
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Croziuses are also still used by the corrupted [[Dark Apostles]] of the [[Word Bearers]], the only [[Chaos Space Marine]] Legion which still use Chaplains. However, the weapon is known as the [[Accursed Crozius]], debased and twisted from its original form into an icon of worship for the [[Dark Gods]]. Not only is the Accursed Crozius still a potent weapon, it also signifies that the bearer is blessed by their patron God, enjoying physical protection as well as a closer connection to the [[daemon]]s of the [[Warp]]{{Fn|4}}.
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==Images==
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[[Image:Stormrod.jpg|thumb|center|120px|The [[Stormrod]], carried by Chaplain [[Carnak]] of the [[Imperial Fists]].]]
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==See also==
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*[[Powered Weapons]]
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*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]]
  
 
==Sources==
 
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*<sup>1</sup>[[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]]
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*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]], {{Cite This}}
*<sup>2</sup>[[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition)#2nd Codex|Codex: Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]]
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition)]], {{Cite This}}
*<sup>3</sup>[[Warhammer 40,000: Wargear]]
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*{{Endn|3}}: [[Ultramarines - A Warhammer 40,000 Movie]]
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], {{Cite This}}
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 140
  
==Related Articles==
 
*[[Powered Weapons]]
 
 
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Revision as of 15:37, 18 May 2014

Crozius Arcanum

The Crozius Arcanum serves as both a sacred staff[5] of office and a close combat weapon for Space Marine Chaplains. This duality is perceived as only natural to a Space Marine, who see battle as the most glorious form of worship to the Emperor[1].

The Crozius Arcanum itself is a staff of medium length, topped with the Imperial Aquila or symbols, such as winged skeletons or skulls. A few versions use iconography from the Chapter they belong to. The Salamanders, for instance, use the smith's hammer or a dragon's head.[5] Ortan Cassius, Master of Sanctity of the Ultramarines, has fashioned his Crozius Arcanum after a Tyranid head, in remembrance of the Battle for Macragge.[Needs Citation]

Incorporated within the staff is a powerful energy field capable of disrupting matter much in the same way as a Power Weapon[2]. At least one Crozius, the Stormrod used by Chaplain Carnak of the Imperial Fists, is capable of projecting its power field to strike down enemies from a distance.[3]

Croziuses are also still used by the corrupted Dark Apostles of the Word Bearers, the only Chaos Space Marine Legion which still use Chaplains. However, the weapon is known as the Accursed Crozius, debased and twisted from its original form into an icon of worship for the Dark Gods. Not only is the Accursed Crozius still a potent weapon, it also signifies that the bearer is blessed by their patron God, enjoying physical protection as well as a closer connection to the daemons of the Warp[4].

Images

The Stormrod, carried by Chaplain Carnak of the Imperial Fists.


See also

Sources