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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''' ([[High Gothic]] for "''arcane cross''"{{Fn|6}}) 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}}. |
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+ | ==Overview== | ||
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}} | 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]]{{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}} | + | 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}} In addition, the power field of a crozius can be dialed back so that only stuns, rather than kills its target.{{Fn|7}} |
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}}. | 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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+ | ==Notable Croziuses== | ||
+ | *''[[Argent (Power Maul)|Argent]]'' — Formerly wielded by [[Chaplain]] [[Erastus (Chaplain)|Erastus]] of the [[Imperial Fists]]. Later presented to [[Luce Spinoza]] in gratitude for her actions on [[Forfoda]].{{Fn|10}} | ||
+ | *''[[Benediction of Fury]]''{{Fn|8}} | ||
+ | *''[[Illuminarum]]'' — Wielded by [[Lorgar]]{{Fn|9}} | ||
+ | *''[[Eightfold-Cursed Crozius]]'' - [[Word Bearers]] relic{{Fn|11}} | ||
==Images== | ==Images== | ||
[[Image:Stormrod.jpg|thumb|center|120px|The [[Stormrod]], carried by Chaplain [[Carnak]] of the [[Imperial Fists]].]] | [[Image:Stormrod.jpg|thumb|center|120px|The [[Stormrod]], carried by Chaplain [[Carnak]] of the [[Imperial Fists]].]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Powered Weapons]] | *[[Powered Weapons]] | ||
*[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]] | *[[Space Marine Weaponry (List)]] | ||
+ | *[[Ecclesiarchy Corsesque]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], {{Cite This}} | *{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex)]], {{Cite This}} | ||
*{{Endn|5}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 140 | *{{Endn|5}}: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]], pg. 140 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|6}}: [[War of Secrets (Novel)]], Chapter One | ||
+ | *{{Endn|7}}: [[The Aegidan Oath (Short Story)]] — [[Scythes of the Emperor (Anthology)]] | ||
+ | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition)]], pg. 109 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|9}}: [[The Horus Heresy Book Two - Massacre]], pg. 261 | ||
+ | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Argent (Short Story)]] | ||
+ | *{{Endn|11}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (9th Edition)]], pg. 85 | ||
+ | [[Category:Power Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]] | [[Category:Weapons (Space Marines)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 22 January 2024
The Crozius Arcanum (High Gothic for "arcane cross"[6]) 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].
Overview
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] In addition, the power field of a crozius can be dialed back so that only stuns, rather than kills its target.[7]
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].
Notable Croziuses
- Argent — Formerly wielded by Chaplain Erastus of the Imperial Fists. Later presented to Luce Spinoza in gratitude for her actions on Forfoda.[10]
- Benediction of Fury[8]
- Illuminarum — Wielded by Lorgar[9]
- Eightfold-Cursed Crozius - Word Bearers relic[11]
Images
See also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Wargear, [Needs Citation]
- 2: Codex: Space Marines (4th Edition), [Needs Citation]
- 3: Ultramarines - A Warhammer 40,000 Movie
- 4: Codex: Chaos Space Marines (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex), [Needs Citation]
- 5: Deathwatch: Rites of Battle, pg. 140
- 6: War of Secrets (Novel), Chapter One
- 7: The Aegidan Oath (Short Story) — Scythes of the Emperor (Anthology)
- 8: Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition), pg. 109
- 9: The Horus Heresy Book Two - Massacre, pg. 261
- 10: Argent (Short Story)
- 11: Codex: Chaos Space Marines (9th Edition), pg. 85