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− | |Name=Deathwatch | + | |Name=Deathwatch |
|Founding Chapter=None, members inducted from several different chapters. | |Founding Chapter=None, members inducted from several different chapters. | ||
− | |Founding= | + | |Founding=During the [[War of the Beast]]{{Fn|29}} |
|Chapter Master=Unknown, the first Chapter Master was known as the [[Watch Commander]] but today multiple holders of the title exist | |Chapter Master=Unknown, the first Chapter Master was known as the [[Watch Commander]] but today multiple holders of the title exist | ||
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|Battle Cry='''"Suffer Not The Alien to Live"''' | |Battle Cry='''"Suffer Not The Alien to Live"''' | ||
|Strength=Unknown | |Strength=Unknown | ||
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+ | The '''Deathwatch''' is a unique and specially trained [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]] that dedicates its every hour to [[xenos]] hunting.{{Fn|36a}} | ||
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+ | Known as the '''Shield that Slays'''{{Fn|36a}}, they are the [[Chamber Militant]] of the [[Ordo Xenos]], charged with protecting it in its search of information, containment, and ultimate destruction of all xeno species. Consisting of [[Battle-Brother]]s drawn from many [[Chapter]]s, the Deathwatch operates from [[Watch Fortress]]es and [[Watch Station]]s across the whole of the [[Imperium]]. | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[Image:Deathwatch03.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Deathwatch Marine ([[Space Wolves]])]] | [[Image:Deathwatch03.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Deathwatch Marine ([[Space Wolves]])]] | ||
− | Rather than following the standard [[Codex Astartes]] organization, the Space Marines themselves are drawn from many different chapters. These chapters have sworn sacred oaths to raise a unit of Space Marines specifically for this task. The warriors are then gathered together to fight where and when they are needed.{{cite this}} | + | Rather than following the standard [[Codex Astartes]] organization, the Space Marines themselves are drawn from many different chapters. These chapters have sworn sacred oaths to raise a unit of Space Marines specifically for this task. The warriors are then gathered together to fight where and when they are needed. Giant fortresses orbit desolate worlds at the edge of the galaxy, keeping constant vigil over possible xenos forces. There are also several secret bases spread throughout the [[Imperium]], which provide a launch site for their [[crusades]].{{cite this}} |
− | + | The warriors who fight are given the honour of painting their armour black (to show their service to the [[Emperor]]), while leaving one shoulder pad with the original insignia of the Chapter from which the marine came. Although the armour is painted black, it is never all painted black as this action would dishonour the armour's [[Machine Spirit]]. They also are equipped with a new shoulder pad with the symbol of Deathwatch onto their other side. Once in the employ of the Deathwatch, there is no set length of time for service, rather it is as long as the commander deems necessary. Each Space Marine may serve a discrete amount of time, or for the duration of a mission, which may be a number of years. Once the mission is complete, the Space Marine is allowed to return to his chapter, under an oath of silence, as their duty has been fulfilled. How long a Space Marine is part of the Deathwatch varies greatly. It can last a single mission, decades, or even centuries. His length of service depends on a number of factors, not least of which are the immediate needs of his [[Watch Fortress]].{{Fn|42b}} | |
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− | The warriors who fight are given the honour of painting their armour black (to show their service to the [[Emperor]]), while leaving one shoulder pad with the original insignia of the Chapter from which the marine came. Although the armour is painted black, it is never all painted black as this action would dishonour the armour's [[Machine Spirit]]. They also are equipped with a new shoulder pad with the symbol of Deathwatch onto their other side. Once in the employ of the Deathwatch, there is no set length of time for service, rather it is as long as the commander deems necessary. Each Space Marine may serve a discrete amount of time, or for the duration of a mission, which may be a number of years. Once the mission is complete, the Space Marine is allowed to return to his chapter, under an oath of silence, as their duty has been fulfilled.{{ | ||
The orders of the Deathwatch are not merely the cleansing of xenos cultures. They also include the recovery and study of alien devices and artifacts. Sometimes it is necessary to use a weapon against the enemy who created it, although this is not taken lightly. The Deathwatch are constantly vigilant for sabotage, or to advise if it is truly safe to use a weapon of xenos origin. The [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] are always on the lookout for alien technology; the [[C'tan Phase Weapon|C'tan Phase Sword]], used by the [[Callidus Temple|Callidus assassin]] was recovered from a [[Necron]] tomb world and successfully integrated into the arsenal of the Imperium.{{cite this}} | The orders of the Deathwatch are not merely the cleansing of xenos cultures. They also include the recovery and study of alien devices and artifacts. Sometimes it is necessary to use a weapon against the enemy who created it, although this is not taken lightly. The Deathwatch are constantly vigilant for sabotage, or to advise if it is truly safe to use a weapon of xenos origin. The [[Adeptus Mechanicus]] are always on the lookout for alien technology; the [[C'tan Phase Weapon|C'tan Phase Sword]], used by the [[Callidus Temple|Callidus assassin]] was recovered from a [[Necron]] tomb world and successfully integrated into the arsenal of the Imperium.{{cite this}} | ||
− | Usually, a Deathwatch team is led by an [[Inquisitor]], but in extreme circumstances, a | + | Usually, a Deathwatch team is led by an [[Inquisitor]], but in extreme circumstances, a [[Deathwatch Captain]] or [[Deathwatch Librarian|Librarian]] may take command of the unit. Their word is law, and can requisition anything they desire to complete their objective. They are the best armed and trained units in the [[Imperium]]. They might be deployed in areas where conventional methods are insufficient or if the troops available are not properly equipped or trained for the task. The presence of a Deathwatch team is always welcomed, even though they are feared by all those who know of them.{{cite this}} |
[[Image:DWVet8.jpg|thumb|right|220px|A Deathwatch [[Space Marine Veteran|Veteran]] ]] | [[Image:DWVet8.jpg|thumb|right|220px|A Deathwatch [[Space Marine Veteran|Veteran]] ]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | The seeds of the Deathwatch were first sown during the [[War of the Beast]], when a mighty warboss known only as [[The Beast]] nearly destroyed the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|28a}} During the war, [[Lord Commander of the Imperium]] and [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] [[Koorland]] realized that small [[Kill-Team]]s of Astartes were required to eliminate The Beast and key strategic assets. Needing experience and knowing that no new [[Founding]]s could be created in such a short time, the recruits were to be drawn from a multitude of existing Chapters. Despite the reluctance of the [[High Lords of Terra]] to approve the creation of this force, desperation forced their hand. The original recruits were drawn from units of survivors of Koorland's invasion of [[Ullanor]] which saw heavy Astartes losses. Thus standing in vigil of their fallen brothers, the [[Deathwatch]] came to be. Their first mission was to eliminate the Ork [[Attack Moon]] plaguing [[Terra]].{{Fn|29}} Shortly before the second invasion of [[Ullanor]] to try and slay The Beast, Koorland reached a power-sharing agreement with [[Inquisitorial Representative]] [[Wienand]] to try and avert crisis with the suspicious [[High Lords of Terra]]. It was agreed that the Deathwatch would fall under the purview of the [[Inquisition]] but that a Space Marine would serve as a [[Chapter Master]]. The first Chapter Master of the Deathwatch, known as the | + | The seeds of the Deathwatch were first sown during the [[War of the Beast]], when a mighty warboss known only as [[The Beast]] nearly destroyed the [[Imperium]].{{Fn|28a}} During the war, [[Lord Commander of the Imperium]] and [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] [[Koorland]] realized that small [[Kill-Team]]s of Astartes were required to eliminate The Beast and key strategic assets. Needing experience and knowing that no new [[Founding]]s could be created in such a short time, the recruits were to be drawn from a multitude of existing Chapters. Despite the reluctance of the [[High Lords of Terra]] to approve the creation of this force, desperation forced their hand. The original recruits were drawn from units of survivors of Koorland's invasion of [[Ullanor]] which saw heavy Astartes losses. Thus standing in vigil of their fallen brothers, the [[Deathwatch]] came to be. Their first mission was to eliminate the Ork [[Attack Moon]] plaguing [[Terra]].{{Fn|29}} Shortly before the second invasion of [[Ullanor]] to try and slay The Beast, Koorland reached a power-sharing agreement with [[Inquisitorial Representative]] [[Wienand]] to try and avert crisis with the suspicious [[High Lords of Terra]]. It was agreed that the Deathwatch would fall under the purview of the [[Inquisition]] but that a Space Marine would serve as a [[Chapter Master]]. The first Chapter Master of the Deathwatch, known as the [[Watch Commander]], was [[Asger Warfist]].{{Fn|30}} |
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− | + | An account from older editions states that centuries ago, a Conclave of [[Ordo Xenos]] [[Inquisitor Lord]]s, known as the Apocryphon Conclave of [[Orphite IV]], convened with the purpose of formulating a galaxy-wide strategy to combat the many [[xenos]] civilizations assailing mankind. Foreseeing an age where mankind would eventually consume the Imperium itself, the conclave sat and debated for many years. Some advocated the annihilation of all xenos, some that certain less-violent civilizations should be "tolerated". However, a strategy was eventually formed and the Conclave requested an audience with many assembled [[Chapter Master]]s of the [[Adeptus Astartes]]. After hearing the Inquisitor's pleas, the Chapter Masters deliberated for one night before giving their verdict: they and the Inquisitors would together take a solemn oath and form a new Chapter, one drawn entirely from [[Battle Brother]]s from existing chapters. The alliance dubbed it the 'Deathwatch', for it would stand guard against the doom foretold by the conclave.{{Fn|7b}} | |
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− | + | The [[Mantis Warriors]] were once second only to the [[Crimson Fists]] in the amount of recruits sent into service in the [[Deathwatch]]. However, after the [[Badab War]], the [[Chapter]] would not be requested to join the Deathwatch's ranks due to the [[Inquisition|Inquisition's]] view of the Mantis Warriors' [[heresy]] during that conflict. This would last for nearly a hundred years, until [[Librarian]] [[Shaidan]], [[Space Marine Sergeant|Sergeant]] [[Soron]] and Brother [[Ruinus]] were seconded to [[Inquisitor]] [[Kalypsia|Kalypsia's]] Deathwatch [[Kill Team]]. However, the Mantis Warriors were not full-fledged members - merely filling in for the losses the Kill Team sustained in a [[Tyranid]] ambush on [[Herodian IV]] (in particular, the three members kept their Chapter colours during this mission and wore no iconography of the Inquisition or the Deathwatch).{{Fn|10}} | |
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==Notable Engagements== | ==Notable Engagements== | ||
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*'''???''' - The Purging of [[Hrud]] on [[Rhidl]]{{Fn|28a}} | *'''???''' - The Purging of [[Hrud]] on [[Rhidl]]{{Fn|28a}} | ||
*'''???''' - War against [[Orks]] on [[Endasch]]{{Fn|28a}} | *'''???''' - War against [[Orks]] on [[Endasch]]{{Fn|28a}} | ||
− | *'''???''' - The battle for [[Fortress Omega]] | + | *'''???''' - The battle for [[Fortress Omega]]{{Fn|28a}} |
− | *'''???''' - [[Waaagh! Dregsmasha]] | + | *'''???''' - [[Waaagh! Dregsmasha]]{{Fn|28a}} |
*'''???''' - The purging of [[Ur-Ghul]]s on [[Plenitia]]{{Fn|28a}} | *'''???''' - The purging of [[Ur-Ghul]]s on [[Plenitia]]{{Fn|28a}} | ||
*'''???''' - The purging of [[Sslyth]] in the [[Vensine Sector]]{{Fn|28a}} | *'''???''' - The purging of [[Sslyth]] in the [[Vensine Sector]]{{Fn|28a}} | ||
− | *'''???''' - The [[Purging of Yddylia]] | + | *'''???''' - The [[Purging of Yddylia]]{{Fn|28a}} |
− | *'''???''' - The war for [[Tharsis Prime]] | + | *'''???''' - The war for [[Tharsis Prime]]{{Fn|28a}} |
*'''???''' - The [[Fall of Ebon Vale]] | *'''???''' - The [[Fall of Ebon Vale]] | ||
*'''???''' - Invasions of [[Calverna]] | *'''???''' - Invasions of [[Calverna]] | ||
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*'''???''' - Cleansing of [[Siora]] | *'''???''' - Cleansing of [[Siora]] | ||
*'''???''' - The battle for [[Gruk's World]] | *'''???''' - The battle for [[Gruk's World]] | ||
+ | *'''???''' - Battle for [[Calast's Hame]]{{Fn|42a}} | ||
*'''335.[[M36]]''' - The [[Xenarite Schism]] | *'''335.[[M36]]''' - The [[Xenarite Schism]] | ||
*'''???.[[M36]]''' - The [[Szaeyr Deathwatch Crusade]] | *'''???.[[M36]]''' - The [[Szaeyr Deathwatch Crusade]] | ||
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*'''999.[[M41]]''' - Raids into the [[Farsight Enclaves]]{{Fn|28a}} | *'''999.[[M41]]''' - Raids into the [[Farsight Enclaves]]{{Fn|28a}} | ||
*'''999.[[M41]]''' - The [[Battle of Port Demesnus]] | *'''999.[[M41]]''' - The [[Battle of Port Demesnus]] | ||
− | *'''~ | + | *'''~012.[[M42]]''' - The [[Plague Wars]]{{Fn|33}}{{Fn|44}} |
*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The [[Battle of Black Gulch]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The [[Battle of Black Gulch]] | ||
*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle for [[Kendashi]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle for [[Kendashi]] | ||
*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Tymatros Aleph]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Tymatros Aleph]] | ||
+ | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - Battle of [[Ghoria Forge]] against [[Tyranids]]{{Fn|42c}} | ||
*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Masuchi Parr]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Masuchi Parr]] | ||
*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Paragon III]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Paragon III]] | ||
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*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Damhal]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Damhal]] | ||
*'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Astraghala]] | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The Battle of [[Astraghala]] | ||
− | [[Image: | + | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The [[Chalnath Expanse Campaign]]{{Fn|42d}} |
+ | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The [[War in the Pariah Nexus]]{{Fn|40}} | ||
+ | *'''???.[[M42]]''' - The [[Fourth Tyrannic War]] | ||
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+ | ==Strategy== | ||
+ | The Deathwatch has developed several distinct tactical deployments over its long history, developed over its wars against [[Xenos]]. These tactical methods are taught at every [[Watch Fortress]] and are used to determine the composition and armament of [[Kill-Team]]s.{{Fn|28b}}{{Fn|36c}} | ||
+ | [[Image:DWvsEldar.jpg|thumb|right|Deathwatch battle [[Eldar]]{{Fn|41}}]] | ||
+ | *'''Aquila Tactics''' are generalist, versatile tactics. These are used when the exact nature of an enemy force is unknown, either because of a simple lack of opportunity to gather information or an opponent or because the Deathwatch are facing a newly-discovered species or variety of xenos.{{Fn|36c}} | ||
+ | *'''Dominatus Tactics''' are designed to directly combat the most elite warriors of a xenos enemy, aiming to deny them a crucial resource.{{Fn|36c}} | ||
+ | *'''Furor Tactics''' involve the delivery of explosive firepower across a wide frontage. By concentrating on tightly-packed hordes of their foes, corpses of the enemy slow the advances of those behind.{{Fn|28b}} They were developed by [[Squad Veridium]] during the [[War of the Beast]] to combat hordes of [[Ork]]s, but have since been applied as anti-swarm tactics against many foes, most notably the [[Tyranid]]s.{{Fn|36c}} | ||
+ | *'''Malleus Tactics''' were first used by [[Space Marine Captain|Captain]] [[Brontos]] on [[Rakkor IX]] against the [[Tyranid]]s. Malleus tactics involve using [[Land Raider]]s to claim larger enemies before using [[Power Weapon]]s to engage them in close combat.{{Fn|28b}}{{Fn|36c}} | ||
+ | *'''Purgatus Tactics''' were developed by the [[Librarian]] [[del Athyu]] and involve the application of utmost force on the leadership figures in alien hordes.{{Fn|28b}}{{Fn|36c}} | ||
+ | *'''Venator Tactics''' were originally created by [[Jaaghen Khan]] to fight [[Wych Cult]]s. Venator tactics involve using [[Space Marine Bike|bikes]] and other fast units to engage in long running battles leading their fire, anchored by heavier units that hold at a particular location. The enemy is eventually struck by an encirclement maneuver that swings back to surround them.{{Fn|28b}}{{Fn|36c}} | ||
==Organisation== | ==Organisation== | ||
− | Deathwatch | + | [[Image:DeathwatchOrg.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Organization of a typical Deathwatch [[Watch Fortress]]{{Fn|36b}}]] |
+ | Due to its vast mission the Deathwatch is scattered across the galaxy on [[Watch Fortress]]es and [[Watch Station]]s, the largest of which is [[Talasa Prime]]. Until the formation of the [[Great Rift]] Talasa Prime was also the primary training station of the Deathwatch, but the dangerous travel from [[Imperium Nihilus]] has seen this disrupted. It is said that within Imperium Nihilus such duties now fall to [[Fort Excalibris]] and [[Praefex Venatoris]]. Each Watch Fortress is a sovereign domain standing sentinel over an area of the Imperium, each having its own number of Watch Stations. The structure of most Watch Fortresses are identical, with ultimate responsibilities falling to a [[Watch Commander]] who is supported be a strategic council of [[Watch Captain]]s and [[Space Marine Lieutenant|Lieutenant]]s. Each Watch Fortress also has its own [[Librarius (Fortress-monastery)|Librarius]], [[Apothecarium]], Armoury, and [[Reclusiam]]. The Watch Fortress Commander is the highest level of command within the Deathwatch, no single [[Chapter Master]] exists due to the vastness of their missions and deployments.{{Fn|42b}} However initially during the [[War of the Beast]], the Deathwatch did have a Chapter Master.{{Fn|30}} | ||
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+ | Each Watch Fortress typically has five Watch Companies, each of which is headed by a [[Watch Captain]]. Most Watch Companies are smaller than their [[Codex Astartes]] equivalents and usually comprise no more than 50 [[Battle-Brother]]s. Each Watch Company is then further divided into [[Kill-Team]]s, specialized combat units consisting of Marines from various Chapters. The formations of these Teams is extremely flexible and dependent upon their specific mission. No two Kill-Teams are ever the same, with one comprising [[Veteran]]s wearing [[Terminator Armour]] while another may field [[Space Marine Bike|Biker]]s and [[Jump Pack]] equipped infantry.{{Fn|42b}} | ||
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+ | The Deathwatch is highly integrated with the [[Ordo Xenos]] of the [[Inquisition]], acting as its chamber Militant and frequently working alongside its [[Inquisitor]]s.{{Fn|7}} | ||
===Deathwatch ranks and positions=== | ===Deathwatch ranks and positions=== | ||
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*[[Watch Master]] | *[[Watch Master]] | ||
*[[Watch Captain]] | *[[Watch Captain]] | ||
− | *[[ | + | *[[Watch Lieutenant]] |
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*[[Deathwatch Chaplain]]{{Fn|8b}} | *[[Deathwatch Chaplain]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
+ | *Deathwatch [[Apothecary]]{{Fn|7a}} | ||
+ | *[[Deathwatch Librarian]]{{Fn|7a}} | ||
+ | **[[Deathwatch Epistolary]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
+ | *Deathwatch [[Techmarine]]{{Fn|7a}} | ||
+ | **[[Deathwatch Forge Master]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
+ | *[[Castellan of the Black Vault]] | ||
*[[Deathwatch Dreadnought]]{{Fn|8b}} | *[[Deathwatch Dreadnought]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
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*[[Deathwatch Keeper]]{{Fn|8b}} | *[[Deathwatch Keeper]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
+ | *[[Deathwatch Champion]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
+ | *[[Deathwatch First Company Veteran]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
+ | **[[Terminator Squad]] | ||
+ | **[[Sternguard Veteran]] Squad{{Fn|42d}} | ||
*[[Deathwatch Kill-marine]]{{Fn|8b}} | *[[Deathwatch Kill-marine]]{{Fn|8b}} | ||
− | *[[Deathwatch | + | *[[Deathwatch Black Shield]]{{Fn|8b}} |
+ | *[[Tactical Squad|Tactical Marine]]{{Fn|7a}} | ||
+ | *[[Assault Squad|Assault Marine]]{{Fn|7a}} | ||
+ | *[[Devastator Squad|Devastator Marine]]{{Fn|7a}} | ||
+ | *[[Intercessor Squad]]{{Fn|36e}} | ||
+ | *[[Assault Intercessor Squad]]{{Fn|42d}} | ||
+ | *[[Heavy Intercessor Squad]]{{Fn|42d}} | ||
+ | *[[Inceptor Squad]]{{Fn|36f}} | ||
+ | *[[Hellblaster Squad]]{{Fn|36g}} | ||
+ | *[[Aggressor Squad]]{{Fn|36h}} | ||
+ | *[[Reiver Squad]]{{Fn|36i}} | ||
+ | *[[Eradicator Squad]]{{Fn|42d}} | ||
+ | *[[Vanguard Eliminator|Elminator Squad]]{{Fn|42d}} | ||
+ | *[[Incursor Squad]]{{Fn|42d}} | ||
+ | *[[Infiltrator Squad]]{{Fn|42d}} | ||
− | ==Equipment== | + | ==Chapter Elements== |
+ | [[Image:DW118.jpg|thumb|right|220px|The Deathwatch battles [[Ork|Orks]]]] | ||
+ | ===Equipment=== | ||
{{main|Deathwatch Armoury}} | {{main|Deathwatch Armoury}} | ||
− | Deathwatch members have access to a range of specialist equipment such as the [[Boltgun#Stalker Bolter|Stalker Boltgun]] and [[Boltgun#Ammunition types|variant bolter ammunition]] such as Inferno Bolts, Kraken Penetrator Rounds, Metal Storm Frag Shells and Stalker Silenced Shells.{{Fn|1}} | + | Deathwatch members have access to a range of specialist equipment such as the [[Boltgun#Stalker Bolter|Stalker Boltgun]] and [[Boltgun#Ammunition types|variant bolter ammunition]] such as Inferno Bolts, Cryo-Shells, Kraken Penetrator Rounds, Metal Storm Frag Shells and Stalker Silenced Shells.{{Fn|1}} Their devastating array of weaponry includes carapace-shredding [[Shotgun]] shells known as '''Xenospurges''' and grenades containing chemically altered [[promethium]]. Ammunition canisters of phasic plasma and amplifiers that saturate grav-fields with warped ions are among their most closely guarded secrets. Their molecular realignment fields of [[Xenophase Blade]]s in particular arouse interest most radical [[Xenarite]] cults of [[Tech-Priest]]s. Their technology is not only designed to kill but also includes [[Archaeotech]] to disrupt alien mechanichanisms such as [[Ork]] engines and [[Eldar]] psychomaterials.{{Fn|42b}} |
− | The most widely used aircraft by the Deathwatch is the Chapter-exclusive [[Corvus Blackstar]]. | + | The Deathwatch is freed from the usual technological dogma that plagues the Imperium and their arsenal also consists of vast amounts of [[Xenos]] technology. Their wargear is highly specialized and reflects the varied requirements of their mission and vast array of potential threats. Development of weapons often includes [[Apothecaries]], who specialize in analyzing maximum bio-damage to enemy xenos. Their equipment is produced by specifically vetted [[Tech-Priest]]s sworn to secrecy and regularly put under hypno-therapy to allow for maximum discretion.{{Fn|42b}} |
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+ | The most widely used aircraft by the Deathwatch is the Chapter-exclusive [[Corvus Blackstar]].{{Cite this}} | ||
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+ | ===Imperial Navy Pilots=== | ||
+ | The [[Ordo Xenos]] recruits decorated veterans of the [[Imperial Navy]], to pilot the Deathwatch's aircraft the Ordo possesses. This is due to the Ordo Xenos deeming the Deathwatch to be too important to be left in in their aircrafts' cockpits, instead of carrying out the Ordo's missions. The Imperial Navy veterans are lured into serving the Ordo Xenos with the promise of piloting unparalleled aircraft, the use of technological resources and attaining honor and glory. Those that accept the offer are then heavily modified and permanently fused into the aircraft, so that they become the machines' living brains. The result is highly effective, as the aircraft become the pilots' bodies and will respond to their thoughts, in much the same way as [[power armor]] responds to [[Space Marines]]. Some members of the Deathwatch do not approve of this, however, as they feel [[Human]]s piloting Space Marine aircraft is unheard of.{{Fn|52}} | ||
===Chapter Fleet=== | ===Chapter Fleet=== | ||
+ | {{main|Known Vessels of the Deathwatch}} | ||
The Deathwatch operates its own fleet, and most notable of these ships are [[Kill-ship]]s, specialized bombardment craft to enact [[Exterminatus]] upon worlds lost to the [[Imperium]]. The Deathwatch often deploys from [[Inquisitorial Black Ship]]s for planetary strike operations.{{Fn|7}} | The Deathwatch operates its own fleet, and most notable of these ships are [[Kill-ship]]s, specialized bombardment craft to enact [[Exterminatus]] upon worlds lost to the [[Imperium]]. The Deathwatch often deploys from [[Inquisitorial Black Ship]]s for planetary strike operations.{{Fn|7}} | ||
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:DWMap.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Deployments of the Deathwatch across the Galaxy]] |
− | + | ====Notable ships of the Deathwatch==== | |
− | + | *''[[Eye of Retribution]]'' — [[Frigate]].{{Fn|21a}} | |
− | + | *''[[Fatal Redress]]'' — [[Rapid Strike Vessel]].{{Fn|23}} | |
− | *[[Fatal Redress]] | + | *''[[Final Mercy]]'' — [[Rapid Strike Vessel]].{{Fn|9a}} |
− | *[[Final Mercy]] | + | *''[[Hallowed Sword]]'' — [[Nova Class Frigate]].{{Fn|21c}} |
− | *[[Hallowed Sword]] | + | *''[[Lance of Darkness]]'' — [[Nova Class Frigate]].{{Fn|24}} |
− | * | + | *''[[Nemesis (Strike Cruiser)|Nemesis]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]].{{Fn|34c}} |
− | + | *''[[Pyre Imperius]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]{{Fn|39}} | |
− | *[[Nemesis (Strike Cruiser)|Nemesis]] | + | *''[[Robidoux]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]]. |
− | *[[Silent Slayer]] | + | *''[[Silent Slayer]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]].{{Fn|25}} |
− | *[[Spear of Fury]] | + | *''[[Spear of Fury]]'' — [[Hunter Class Destroyer]].{{Fn|26}} |
− | *[[Thunder’s Word]] | + | *''[[Thunder’s Word]]'' — [[Gladius Class Frigate]].{{Fn|7c}} |
− | *[[Wrathbringer]] | + | *''[[Wrathbringer]]'' — [[Strike Cruiser]].{{Fn|21b}} |
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+ | ===Notable Kill-Teams=== | ||
+ | {{main|Kill-Team}} | ||
+ | *[[The Fearless]] | ||
+ | *[[Artemis|Kill Team Artemis]] | ||
+ | *[[Kill Team Cassius]] | ||
+ | *[[Kill Team Azkarael]] | ||
+ | *[[Kill Team Brontos]]{{Fn|4a}} | ||
+ | *[[Kill Team Excis]] | ||
+ | *[[Kill Team Talon]] | ||
+ | *[[Caius Vorens|Kill Team Vorens]] | ||
+ | *[[Squad Veridium]] | ||
− | ==Notable Members== | + | ===Notable Members=== |
+ | [[Image:DWArt9th.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Deathwatch Forces{{Fn|43}}]] | ||
{{main|Known Members of the Deathwatch}} | {{main|Known Members of the Deathwatch}} | ||
'''Watch Commanders''' | '''Watch Commanders''' | ||
− | *[[Asger Warfist]] of the [[Space Wolves]]- The first Watch Commander of the Deathwatch.{{Fn|30}} | + | *[[Asger Warfist]] of the [[Space Wolves]]- The first [[Watch Commander]] of the Deathwatch.{{Fn|30}} |
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*[[Gideon Borleos]] | *[[Gideon Borleos]] | ||
*[[Valesnus]] | *[[Valesnus]] | ||
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'''Watch Masters''' | '''Watch Masters''' | ||
*[[Mordelai]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | *[[Mordelai]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | ||
*[[Alathresis]] of the [[Novamarines]] | *[[Alathresis]] of the [[Novamarines]] | ||
*[[Astoren Korr]] | *[[Astoren Korr]] | ||
− | *[[Feron]] | + | *[[Feron (Deathwatch)|Feron]] |
*[[Utorian Denash]] | *[[Utorian Denash]] | ||
*[[Vaedrian Shenol]] | *[[Vaedrian Shenol]] | ||
*[[Vilnus]] | *[[Vilnus]] | ||
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'''Watch Captains''' | '''Watch Captains''' | ||
− | *[[Space Marine | + | [[Image:Deatwatch cover art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Deathwatch [[Space Marine]]]] |
− | *[[Space Marine | + | *[[Space Marine Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Uriel Ventris]] of the [[Ultramarines]].{{Fn|12a}} |
− | *[[Space Marine | + | *[[Space Marine Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Bannon]] of the [[Imperial Fists]]. Killed by [[Tyranid]]s on [[Tarsis Ultra]].{{Fn|12a}}{{Fn|12b}} |
− | *[[Space Marine | + | *[[Space Marine Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Artemis]] of the [[Mortifactors]].{{Fn|6}} |
+ | *[[Space Marine Captain|Brother-Captain]] [[Quiron Octavius]] of the [[Imperial Fists]]. Killed by a [[Dark Eldar]] [[Talos Pain Engine|Talos]].{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | ||
*Captain [[Daxis]] | *Captain [[Daxis]] | ||
− | * Captain [[Alessio Cortez]] - Master of the Charge{{Fn|11}}, Nigh-invulnerable Captain of the 4th Company | + | *Captain [[Alessio Cortez]] - Master of the Charge{{Fn|11}}, Nigh-invulnerable Captain of the 4th Company. |
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*[[Esteban de Dominova]] | *[[Esteban de Dominova]] | ||
*[[Mathias]] | *[[Mathias]] | ||
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*[[Andar Scarion]] | *[[Andar Scarion]] | ||
*[[Marius Avincus]] | *[[Marius Avincus]] | ||
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*[[Peratos]] | *[[Peratos]] | ||
*[[Brontos]] | *[[Brontos]] | ||
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*[[Holgjar Ironfang]] of the [[Space Wolves]] | *[[Holgjar Ironfang]] of the [[Space Wolves]] | ||
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'''Librarians''' | '''Librarians''' | ||
*[[Librarian]] [[Ashok]] of the [[Angels Sanguine]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | *[[Librarian]] [[Ashok]] of the [[Angels Sanguine]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | ||
*[[Librarian]] [[Shaidan]] of the [[Mantis Warriors]]{{Fn|10}} | *[[Librarian]] [[Shaidan]] of the [[Mantis Warriors]]{{Fn|10}} | ||
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*[[Codicer]] [[Librarian]] [[Lyandro Karras]] of the [[Death Spectres]]{{Fn|13}} | *[[Codicer]] [[Librarian]] [[Lyandro Karras]] of the [[Death Spectres]]{{Fn|13}} | ||
*[[Librarian]] [[Andreas]]{{Fn|5}} | *[[Librarian]] [[Andreas]]{{Fn|5}} | ||
*[[Epistolary]] [[Zadkiel (Dark Angels)|Zadkiel]] | *[[Epistolary]] [[Zadkiel (Dark Angels)|Zadkiel]] | ||
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*[[Codicier]] [[Jensus Natorian]] of the [[Blood Ravens]] | *[[Codicier]] [[Jensus Natorian]] of the [[Blood Ravens]] | ||
*[[Codicier]] [[Velim]] | *[[Codicier]] [[Velim]] | ||
*[[Codicier]] [[Kaelar]] of the [[Celestial Lions]] | *[[Codicier]] [[Kaelar]] of the [[Celestial Lions]] | ||
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'''Chaplains''' | '''Chaplains''' | ||
*[[Chaplain]] [[Broec]] of the [[Black Templars]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | *[[Chaplain]] [[Broec]] of the [[Black Templars]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | ||
*[[Ortan Cassius]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | *[[Ortan Cassius]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | ||
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*[[Idemon]] | *[[Idemon]] | ||
*[[Brother Vigilant]] | *[[Brother Vigilant]] | ||
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'''Techmarines''' | '''Techmarines''' | ||
− | *[[Master of the Forge]] [[Xerill]] of the [[Iron Hands]] | + | *[[Master of the Forge]] [[Xerill]] of the [[Iron Hands]]. |
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'''Apothecaries''' | '''Apothecaries''' | ||
*[[Kregor Thann]] | *[[Kregor Thann]] | ||
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'''Dreadnoughts''' | '''Dreadnoughts''' | ||
*[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Chyron]] of the [[Lamenters]]{{Fn|13}} | *[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Chyron]] of the [[Lamenters]]{{Fn|13}} | ||
*[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Szobczak]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | *[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Szobczak]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | ||
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*[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Nihilus (Dreadnought)|Nihilus]] | *[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Nihilus (Dreadnought)|Nihilus]] | ||
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*[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Xandor]] | *[[Deathwatch Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] [[Xandor]] | ||
− | + | [[Image:ravenguard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Deathwatch Scout ([[Raven Guard]]){{Fn|27}}]] | |
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'''Others''' | '''Others''' | ||
− | *Sergeant [[Grevius]] of the [[Crimson Fists]] | + | *Sergeant [[Grevius]] of the [[Crimson Fists]]. Killed by a [[Tyranid]] [[Lictor]] on [[Herodian IV]].{{Fn|10}} |
*Sergeant [[Gjunheim]] | *Sergeant [[Gjunheim]] | ||
− | + | *Sergeant [[Soron]] of the [[Mantis Warriors]].{{Fn|10}} | |
− | + | *Sergeant [[Pasanius]] of the [[Ultramarines]].{{Fn|12d}} | |
− | *Sergeant [[Soron]] of the [[Mantis Warriors]]{{Fn|10}} | + | *Sergeant [[Crull (Flesh Tearers)|Crull]] of the [[Flesh Tearers]]. |
− | *Sergeant [[Pasanius]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|12d}} | + | *Sergeant [[Galatael]] of the [[Blood Angels]]. |
− | *Sergeant [[Crull (Flesh Tearers)|Crull]] of the [[Flesh Tearers]] | + | *Sergeant [[Angeloi]] of the [[Scythes of the Emperor]].{{Fn|22}} |
− | *Sergeant [[Galatael]] of the [[Blood Angels]] | + | *Sergeant [[Jetek Suberei]] of the [[White Scars]]. |
− | + | *Sergeant [[Antor Delassio]] of the [[Blood Angels]]. | |
− | *Sergeant [[Angeloi]] of the [[Scythes of the Emperor]]{{Fn|22}} | + | *Sergeant [[Haevron (Novamarines)|Haevron]] of the [[Novamarines]]. Stationed on [[Talasa Prime]]{{Fn|35}} |
− | *Sergeant [[Jetek Suberei]] of the [[White Scars]] | ||
− | *Sergeant [[Antor Delassio]] of the [[Blood Angels]] | ||
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− | *Sergeant [[Haevron (Novamarines)|Haevron]] of the [[Novamarines]]. | ||
*Scout Sergeant [[Cyrus]] of the [[Blood Ravens]]{{Fn|16}} | *Scout Sergeant [[Cyrus]] of the [[Blood Ravens]]{{Fn|16}} | ||
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*Brother [[Neleus]] of the [[White Consuls]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | *Brother [[Neleus]] of the [[White Consuls]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} | ||
*Brother [[Trythios]] of the [[Blood Ravens]]{{Fn|16}} | *Brother [[Trythios]] of the [[Blood Ravens]]{{Fn|16}} | ||
*Brother [[Edryc Setorax]] of the [[Raven Guard]] | *Brother [[Edryc Setorax]] of the [[Raven Guard]] | ||
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*Brother [[Vael Donatus]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | *Brother [[Vael Donatus]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | ||
*Brother [[Zameon Gydrael]] of the [[Dark Angels]] | *Brother [[Zameon Gydrael]] of the [[Dark Angels]] | ||
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*Brother [[Garran Branatar]] of the [[Salamanders]] | *Brother [[Garran Branatar]] of the [[Salamanders]] | ||
*Brother [[Ignatio Solarian]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|13}} | *Brother [[Ignatio Solarian]] of the [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|13}} | ||
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*Brother [[Siefer Zeed]] of the [[Raven Guard]]{{Fn|13}} | *Brother [[Siefer Zeed]] of the [[Raven Guard]]{{Fn|13}} | ||
*Brother [[Henghast]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|12c}} | *Brother [[Henghast]] of the [[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|12c}} | ||
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*Brother [[Rennin Tri'el]] of the [[Silver Skulls]] | *Brother [[Rennin Tri'el]] of the [[Silver Skulls]] | ||
*Brother [[Alric]] | *Brother [[Alric]] | ||
*Brother [[Rurik Warsong]] of the [[Space Wolves]] | *Brother [[Rurik Warsong]] of the [[Space Wolves]] | ||
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*Brother [[Drenn Redblade]] of the [[Space Wolves]] | *Brother [[Drenn Redblade]] of the [[Space Wolves]] | ||
*Brother [[Rodricus Grytt]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | *Brother [[Rodricus Grytt]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | ||
*Brother [[Ennox Sorrlock]] of the [[Iron Hands]] | *Brother [[Ennox Sorrlock]] of the [[Iron Hands]] | ||
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*Brother [[Dienekas Agathon]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | *Brother [[Dienekas Agathon]] of the [[Imperial Fists]] | ||
*Brother [[Tiberius (Deathwatch)|Tiberius]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | *Brother [[Tiberius (Deathwatch)|Tiberius]] of the [[Ultramarines]] | ||
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*Brother [[Lyone]] of the [[Novamarines]] | *Brother [[Lyone]] of the [[Novamarines]] | ||
*Brother [[Pharanos]] | *Brother [[Pharanos]] | ||
− | *Brother [[ | + | *Brother [[Ruinus]] of the [[Mantis Warriors]]{{Fn|10}} |
==Contributing Chapters== | ==Contributing Chapters== | ||
+ | [[File:Deathwatch_chapters.png|thumb|centre|400px|Some of the Chapters tithed to the [[Deathwatch]]{{Fn|36d}}]] | ||
+ | {{Clear}} | ||
Hundreds of Chapters have contributed to the Deathwatch over its history. Only one has been found wanting, its honor forever tarnished.{{Fn|28b}} | Hundreds of Chapters have contributed to the Deathwatch over its history. Only one has been found wanting, its honor forever tarnished.{{Fn|28b}} | ||
− | Specific chapters that are known to contribute troops to the [[Deathwatch]] include | + | Specific chapters that are known to contribute troops to the [[Deathwatch]] include: |
− | + | <div style="column-count:3"> | |
− | * [[Angels | + | *[[Absolvers]]{{Fn|53}} |
− | * [[Angels | + | *[[Angels Encarmine]]{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[Angels of Redemption]]{{Fn| | + | *[[Angels of Absolution]]{{Fn|8a}} |
− | + | *[[Angels of Redemption]]{{Fn|34a}}{{Fn|34b}} | |
− | * [[Angels | + | *[[Angels of Vengeance]]{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[Angels | + | *[[Angels Resplendent]]{{Fn|32}} |
− | * [[Angels Vermillion]]{{Fn|15}} | + | *[[Angels Sanguine]]{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[Astral | + | *[[Angels Vermillion]]{{Fn|15}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Astral Castellans]]{{Fn|47}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Astral Claws]] ''(formerly)''{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Astral Fists]]{{Fn|45}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Aurora Chapter]]{{Fn|34a}}{{Fn|45}} |
− | * [[Black | + | *[[Azure Hawks]]{{Fn|47}} |
− | * [[Black | + | *[[Black Consuls]]{{Fn|11}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Black Dragons]]{{Fn|19}}{{Fn|20}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Black Guard]]{{Fn|34a}} |
− | * [[Blood | + | *[[Black Pegasi]]{{Fn|46b}} |
− | + | *[[Black Templars]]{{Fn|10}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Black Wings]]{{Fn|32}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Blood Angels]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}}{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|18}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Blood Drinkers]]{{Fn|8a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Blood Ravens]]{{Fn|11}}{{Fn|16}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Brazen Claws]]{{Fn|28b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Brazen Consuls]]{{Fn|46b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Brazen Minotaurs]]{{Fn|15}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Brotherhood of a Thousand]]{{Fn|32}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Carcharodons]]{{Fn|18}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Celebrants]]{{Fn|34a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Celestial Lions]]{{Fn|49}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Consecrators]]{{Fn|8a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Crimson Consuls]]{{Fn|45}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Crimson Fists]]{{Fn|10}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Cruor Blades]]{{Fn|46b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Dark Angels]]{{Fn|17}} |
− | + | *[[Death Spectres]]{{Fn|13}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Destroyers]]{{Fn|34a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Disciples of Caliban]]{{Fn|36b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Doom Eagles]]{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Eagle Warriors]]{{Fn|28c}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Emperor's Scythes]]{{cite this}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Excoriators]]{{Fn|45}} |
− | [[ | + | *[[Exorcists]]{{Fn|13}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Fire Angels]]{{Fn|37c}}{{Fn|46a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Fire Hawks]] ''(formerly)''{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Fire Lords]]{{Fn|37c}}{{Fn|46a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Fists Exemplar]]{{cite this}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Flame Falcons]]{{Fn|20}} |
− | + | *[[Flesh Tearers]]{{Fn|20}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Genesis Chapter]]{{Fn|8a}}{{Fn|54}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Gore Golems]]{{Fn|46b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Guardians of the Covenant]]{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Hammers of Dorn]]{{Fn|8a}}{{Fn|46b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Hammers of Retribution]]{{Fn|48}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Hawk Lords]]{{cite this}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Hospitallers]]{{Fn|38}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Howling Griffons]]{{Fn|28b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Imperial Fists]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|13}}{{Fn|15}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Invaders]]{{Fn|37d}} |
− | + | *[[Iron Hands]]{{Fn|28b}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Iron Lords]]{{Fn|36b}}{{Fn|46b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Iron Snakes]]{{cite this}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Jade Scorpions]]{{Fn|46a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Knights of Abhorrence]]{{Fn|46b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Knights of Blood (Chapter)|Knights of Blood]] ''(formerly)''{{Fn|8a}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Knights of the Raven]]{{Fn|37c}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Lamenters]]{{Fn|16}}{{Fn|12}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Mantis Warriors]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|11}} |
− | + | *[[Marines Errant]]{{Fn|34a}}{{Fn|34b}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Marines Malevolent]]{{Fn|15}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Mentors]]{{Fn|28b}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Minotaurs]]{{Fn|36b}}{{Fn|36d}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Mortifactors]]{{Fn|18}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Night Raptors (Chapter)|Night Raptors]]{{Fn|47}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Novamarines]]{{Fn|28b}}{{Fn|54}} |
− | + | *[[Patriarchs of Ulixis]]{{Fn|36b}} | |
− | + | *[[Praetors of Orpheus]]{{Fn|19}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Raptors (Chapter)|Raptors]]{{Fn|37b}} |
− | + | *[[Raven Guard]]{{Fn|13}} | |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Red Hunters]]{{Fn|16}} |
− | * [[ | + | *[[Red Scorpions]]{{Fn|37a}} |
− | * [[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|12}} | + | *[[Red Talons]]{{Fn|11}} |
− | * [[Warmongers]]{{Fn| | + | *[[Relictors]]{{Fn|20}} |
− | * [[White Consuls]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|31}} | + | *[[Revilers]]{{Fn|11}} |
− | * [[White Scars]]{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|19}} | + | *[[Salamanders]]{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|15}} |
+ | *[[Scimitar Guard]]{{Fn|19}} | ||
+ | *[[Scions of Sanguinius]]{{Fn|34a}} | ||
+ | *[[Scythes of the Emperor]]{{Fn|22}}{{Fn|45}} | ||
+ | *[[Silver Sabres]]{{Fn|50}} | ||
+ | *[[Silver Skulls]]{{Fn|28b}}{{Fn|46b}} | ||
+ | *[[Sons of Antaeus]]{{Fn|20}} | ||
+ | *[[Sons of Medusa]]{{Fn|37c}} | ||
+ | *[[Soul Drinkers]]{{cite this}} | ||
+ | *[[Space Wolves]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|18}} | ||
+ | *[[Star Dragons]]{{Fn|47}} | ||
+ | *[[Star Phantoms]]{{Fn|15}} | ||
+ | *[[Storm Giants]]{{Fn|34a}} | ||
+ | *[[Storm Lords]]{{cite this}} | ||
+ | *[[Storm Wardens]]{{Fn|17}} | ||
+ | *[[Subjugators]]{{Fn|8a}} | ||
+ | *[[Taurans]]{{Fn|36d}} | ||
+ | *[[Tome Keepers]]{{Fn|51}} | ||
+ | *[[Ultramarines]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|12}} | ||
+ | *[[Warmongers]]{{Fn|34a}}{{Fn|34b}} | ||
+ | *[[White Consuls]]{{Fn|10}}{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|31}} | ||
+ | *[[White Scars]]{{Fn|12}}{{Fn|18}}{{Fn|19}} | ||
+ | </div> | ||
− | == | + | ==Miniatures== |
− | + | <center><gallery> | |
+ | WatchMasterMini.jpg|[[Watch Master]] | ||
+ | Watch Captain in Terminator Armour.jpg|[[Watch Captain]] in [[Terminator Armour]] | ||
+ | DWVenDread.jpg|[[Deathwatch Dreadnought]] | ||
+ | Deathwatch Combat Patrol.jpg|Deathwatch Space Marines | ||
+ | KillTeamMinis.jpg|Deathwatch Veterans | ||
+ | CorvusBlackstar.jpg|Deathwatch gunship [[Corvus Blackstar]] | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | </center> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | ===Related articles=== | ||
*[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]] | *[[Loyal Space Marine Chapters (List)]] | ||
*[[Space Marine Forces (List)]] | *[[Space Marine Forces (List)]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Related products=== | ||
*[[Deathwatch: Overkill]] | *[[Deathwatch: Overkill]] | ||
+ | ==Sources== | ||
{{cite}} | {{cite}} | ||
− | + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Chapter Approved 2003]] pgs. 74-75 | |
− | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Chapter Approved 2003]]{{ | + | **{{Endn|1}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20070210213326mp_/http://uk.games-workshop.com/spacemarines/deathwatch/assets/deathwatch.pdf Chapter Approved Deathwatch Kill-Teams] by [[Graham McNeill]] ''(saved archive page, dated February 2007)'' |
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Armageddon (3rd Edition)]], pg. 32 | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Armageddon (3rd Edition)]], pg. 32 | ||
− | *{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 287]] | + | *{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 287]] - ''Last Stand Of The Firebrands'' |
*{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 306]], pg. 30 | *{{Endn|4}}: [[White Dwarf 306]], pg. 30 | ||
− | *{{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 317]] | + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 317]] - ''The Fall Of Medusa V'' |
*{{Endn|6}}: [[Inquisitor Rulebook]], {{Cite This}} | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Inquisitor Rulebook]], {{Cite This}} | ||
*{{Endn|7}}: [[Deathwatch Core Rulebook]]{{cite this}} | *{{Endn|7}}: [[Deathwatch Core Rulebook]]{{cite this}} | ||
− | **{{Endn|7a}}: Chapter 11, pgs. 304-319 | + | **{{Endn|7a}}: Chapter 2, pgs. 56-90 |
− | **{{Endn| | + | **{{Endn|7b}}: Chapter 11, pgs. 304-319 |
− | *8: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]] | + | **{{Endn|7c}}: pg. 378 |
+ | *8: [[Deathwatch: Rites of Battle]]: | ||
**{{Endn|8a}}: pgs. 58-68 | **{{Endn|8a}}: pgs. 58-68 | ||
**{{Endn|8b}}: pgs. 100-123 | **{{Endn|8b}}: pgs. 100-123 | ||
− | *9: [[Deathwatch: The Achilus Assault]] | + | *9: [[Deathwatch: The Achilus Assault]]: |
**{{Endn|9a}}: pg. 87 | **{{Endn|9a}}: pg. 87 | ||
**{{Endn|9b}}: pg. 101 | **{{Endn|9b}}: pg. 101 | ||
− | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Warrior Brood (Novel) | + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Warrior Brood (Novel)]], Chapter 6 |
− | *{{Endn|11}}: [[Warrior Coven (Novel) | + | *{{Endn|11}}: [[Warrior Coven (Novel)]], {{Cite This}} |
− | *{{Endn|12}}: [[Warriors of Ultramar (Novel)]] - [[The Ultramarines Omnibus]] | + | *{{Endn|12}}: [[Warriors of Ultramar (Novel)]] - [[The Ultramarines Omnibus]],{{cite this}} |
− | **{{Endn|12a}}: | + | **{{Endn|12a}}: Chapter 8, pg. 382 |
− | **{{Endn|12b}}: | + | **{{Endn|12b}}: Chapter 13, pg. 474 |
− | **{{Endn|12c}}: | + | **{{Endn|12c}}: Chapter 12, pgs. 454-455 |
− | **{{Endn|12d}}: | + | **{{Endn|12d}}: Chapter 15, pgs. 487-488 |
− | *{{Endn|13}}: | + | *{{Endn|13}}: [[Headhunted (Short Story)]] |
− | *{{Endn|14}}: [[Xenos (Novel) | + | *{{Endn|14}}: [[Xenos (Novel)]], Chapter 26 |
− | *{{Endn|15}}: | + | *{{Endn|15}}: [[Machine Spirit (Short Story)]] |
*{{Endn|16}}: [http://www.dawnofwar2.com/us/agegate Dawn of War 2] | *{{Endn|16}}: [http://www.dawnofwar2.com/us/agegate Dawn of War 2] | ||
*{{Endn|17}}: [http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=1301 Fantasy Flight Games Website] | *{{Endn|17}}: [http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_news.asp?eidn=1301 Fantasy Flight Games Website] | ||
− | *{{Endn|18}}: | + | *{{Endn|18}}: [[The Infinite Tableau (Short Story)]] |
− | *{{Endn|19}}: | + | *{{Endn|19}}: [[Weaponsmith (Short Story)]] |
− | *{{Endn|20}}: | + | *{{Endn|20}}: [[The Vorago Fastness (Short Story)]] |
− | *21: [[Deathwatch: The Jericho Reach]] | + | *21: [[Deathwatch: The Jericho Reach]]: |
**{{Endn|21a}}: pg. 13 | **{{Endn|21a}}: pg. 13 | ||
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The Deathwatch is a unique and specially trained Space Marine Chapter that dedicates its every hour to xenos hunting.[36a]
Known as the Shield that Slays[36a], they are the Chamber Militant of the Ordo Xenos, charged with protecting it in its search of information, containment, and ultimate destruction of all xeno species. Consisting of Battle-Brothers drawn from many Chapters, the Deathwatch operates from Watch Fortresses and Watch Stations across the whole of the Imperium.
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Background
Rather than following the standard Codex Astartes organization, the Space Marines themselves are drawn from many different chapters. These chapters have sworn sacred oaths to raise a unit of Space Marines specifically for this task. The warriors are then gathered together to fight where and when they are needed. Giant fortresses orbit desolate worlds at the edge of the galaxy, keeping constant vigil over possible xenos forces. There are also several secret bases spread throughout the Imperium, which provide a launch site for their crusades.[Needs Citation]
The warriors who fight are given the honour of painting their armour black (to show their service to the Emperor), while leaving one shoulder pad with the original insignia of the Chapter from which the marine came. Although the armour is painted black, it is never all painted black as this action would dishonour the armour's Machine Spirit. They also are equipped with a new shoulder pad with the symbol of Deathwatch onto their other side. Once in the employ of the Deathwatch, there is no set length of time for service, rather it is as long as the commander deems necessary. Each Space Marine may serve a discrete amount of time, or for the duration of a mission, which may be a number of years. Once the mission is complete, the Space Marine is allowed to return to his chapter, under an oath of silence, as their duty has been fulfilled. How long a Space Marine is part of the Deathwatch varies greatly. It can last a single mission, decades, or even centuries. His length of service depends on a number of factors, not least of which are the immediate needs of his Watch Fortress.[42b]
The orders of the Deathwatch are not merely the cleansing of xenos cultures. They also include the recovery and study of alien devices and artifacts. Sometimes it is necessary to use a weapon against the enemy who created it, although this is not taken lightly. The Deathwatch are constantly vigilant for sabotage, or to advise if it is truly safe to use a weapon of xenos origin. The Adeptus Mechanicus are always on the lookout for alien technology; the C'tan Phase Sword, used by the Callidus assassin was recovered from a Necron tomb world and successfully integrated into the arsenal of the Imperium.[Needs Citation]
Usually, a Deathwatch team is led by an Inquisitor, but in extreme circumstances, a Deathwatch Captain or Librarian may take command of the unit. Their word is law, and can requisition anything they desire to complete their objective. They are the best armed and trained units in the Imperium. They might be deployed in areas where conventional methods are insufficient or if the troops available are not properly equipped or trained for the task. The presence of a Deathwatch team is always welcomed, even though they are feared by all those who know of them.[Needs Citation]History
The seeds of the Deathwatch were first sown during the War of the Beast, when a mighty warboss known only as The Beast nearly destroyed the Imperium.[28a] During the war, Lord Commander of the Imperium and Chapter Master of the Imperial Fists Koorland realized that small Kill-Teams of Astartes were required to eliminate The Beast and key strategic assets. Needing experience and knowing that no new Foundings could be created in such a short time, the recruits were to be drawn from a multitude of existing Chapters. Despite the reluctance of the High Lords of Terra to approve the creation of this force, desperation forced their hand. The original recruits were drawn from units of survivors of Koorland's invasion of Ullanor which saw heavy Astartes losses. Thus standing in vigil of their fallen brothers, the Deathwatch came to be. Their first mission was to eliminate the Ork Attack Moon plaguing Terra.[29] Shortly before the second invasion of Ullanor to try and slay The Beast, Koorland reached a power-sharing agreement with Inquisitorial Representative Wienand to try and avert crisis with the suspicious High Lords of Terra. It was agreed that the Deathwatch would fall under the purview of the Inquisition but that a Space Marine would serve as a Chapter Master. The first Chapter Master of the Deathwatch, known as the Watch Commander, was Asger Warfist.[30]
An account from older editions states that centuries ago, a Conclave of Ordo Xenos Inquisitor Lords, known as the Apocryphon Conclave of Orphite IV, convened with the purpose of formulating a galaxy-wide strategy to combat the many xenos civilizations assailing mankind. Foreseeing an age where mankind would eventually consume the Imperium itself, the conclave sat and debated for many years. Some advocated the annihilation of all xenos, some that certain less-violent civilizations should be "tolerated". However, a strategy was eventually formed and the Conclave requested an audience with many assembled Chapter Masters of the Adeptus Astartes. After hearing the Inquisitor's pleas, the Chapter Masters deliberated for one night before giving their verdict: they and the Inquisitors would together take a solemn oath and form a new Chapter, one drawn entirely from Battle Brothers from existing chapters. The alliance dubbed it the 'Deathwatch', for it would stand guard against the doom foretold by the conclave.[7b]
The Mantis Warriors were once second only to the Crimson Fists in the amount of recruits sent into service in the Deathwatch. However, after the Badab War, the Chapter would not be requested to join the Deathwatch's ranks due to the Inquisition's view of the Mantis Warriors' heresy during that conflict. This would last for nearly a hundred years, until Librarian Shaidan, Sergeant Soron and Brother Ruinus were seconded to Inquisitor Kalypsia's Deathwatch Kill Team. However, the Mantis Warriors were not full-fledged members - merely filling in for the losses the Kill Team sustained in a Tyranid ambush on Herodian IV (in particular, the three members kept their Chapter colours during this mission and wore no iconography of the Inquisition or the Deathwatch).[10]
Notable Engagements
- 544.M32 - The War of the Beast sees the Deathwatch created
- ??? - The Purging of Hrud on Rhidl[28a]
- ??? - War against Orks on Endasch[28a]
- ??? - The battle for Fortress Omega[28a]
- ??? - Waaagh! Dregsmasha[28a]
- ??? - The purging of Ur-Ghuls on Plenitia[28a]
- ??? - The purging of Sslyth in the Vensine Sector[28a]
- ??? - The Purging of Yddylia[28a]
- ??? - The war for Tharsis Prime[28a]
- ??? - The Fall of Ebon Vale
- ??? - Invasions of Calverna
- ??? - The purging of Anthasem
- ??? - Cleansing of Siora
- ??? - The battle for Gruk's World
- ??? - Battle for Calast's Hame[42a]
- 335.M36 - The Xenarite Schism
- ???.M36 - The Szaeyr Deathwatch Crusade
- 119.M37 - The Lok'kroll Xenocide
- 182.M38 - A full company of Deathwatch fail to protect Lord Inquisitor Korscht from the Kabal of Immortality Denied
- ???.M41 - The Crusade of Fire
- ???.M41 - Torhaven incident
- ???.M41 - The Purging of Castillium
- ???.M41 - The defense of Namatoria
- ???.M41 - War against Xenarite Tech-Priests on Stygies VIII
- 240.M41 - The destruction of the Saruthi[14]
- 681.M41 - The purging of the Cult of the Four-Armed Emperor on Ghosar Quintus
- 745.M41 - The First Tyrannic War[7]
- 777.M41 - The Achilus Crusade[9b]
- 964.M41 - The Tyrama Secundus Campaign
- 993.M41 - The Second Tyrannic War[7]
- 997.M41 - The Battle of Tarsis Ultra
- 999.M41 - The Third Tyrannic War[7]
- 999.M41 - The Third War for Armageddon[2]
- 999.M41 - The Reclamation of Damnos[28a]
- 999.M41 - The Second Battle of Damnos
- 999.M41 - The Second Agrellan Campaign[28a]
- 999.M41 - Raids into the Farsight Enclaves[28a]
- 999.M41 - The Battle of Port Demesnus
- ~012.M42 - The Plague Wars[33][44]
- ???.M42 - The Battle of Black Gulch
- ???.M42 - The Battle for Kendashi
- ???.M42 - The Battle of Tymatros Aleph
- ???.M42 - Battle of Ghoria Forge against Tyranids[42c]
- ???.M42 - The Battle of Masuchi Parr
- ???.M42 - The Battle of Paragon III
- ???.M42 - The Battle against the Bringers of Enraptured Joy
- ???.M42 - The Battle of K'tokh
- ???.M42 - The Battle of Damhal
- ???.M42 - The Battle of Astraghala
- ???.M42 - The Chalnath Expanse Campaign[42d]
- ???.M42 - The War in the Pariah Nexus[40]
- ???.M42 - The Fourth Tyrannic War
Strategy
The Deathwatch has developed several distinct tactical deployments over its long history, developed over its wars against Xenos. These tactical methods are taught at every Watch Fortress and are used to determine the composition and armament of Kill-Teams.[28b][36c]
- Aquila Tactics are generalist, versatile tactics. These are used when the exact nature of an enemy force is unknown, either because of a simple lack of opportunity to gather information or an opponent or because the Deathwatch are facing a newly-discovered species or variety of xenos.[36c]
- Dominatus Tactics are designed to directly combat the most elite warriors of a xenos enemy, aiming to deny them a crucial resource.[36c]
- Furor Tactics involve the delivery of explosive firepower across a wide frontage. By concentrating on tightly-packed hordes of their foes, corpses of the enemy slow the advances of those behind.[28b] They were developed by Squad Veridium during the War of the Beast to combat hordes of Orks, but have since been applied as anti-swarm tactics against many foes, most notably the Tyranids.[36c]
- Malleus Tactics were first used by Captain Brontos on Rakkor IX against the Tyranids. Malleus tactics involve using Land Raiders to claim larger enemies before using Power Weapons to engage them in close combat.[28b][36c]
- Purgatus Tactics were developed by the Librarian del Athyu and involve the application of utmost force on the leadership figures in alien hordes.[28b][36c]
- Venator Tactics were originally created by Jaaghen Khan to fight Wych Cults. Venator tactics involve using bikes and other fast units to engage in long running battles leading their fire, anchored by heavier units that hold at a particular location. The enemy is eventually struck by an encirclement maneuver that swings back to surround them.[28b][36c]
Organisation
Due to its vast mission the Deathwatch is scattered across the galaxy on Watch Fortresses and Watch Stations, the largest of which is Talasa Prime. Until the formation of the Great Rift Talasa Prime was also the primary training station of the Deathwatch, but the dangerous travel from Imperium Nihilus has seen this disrupted. It is said that within Imperium Nihilus such duties now fall to Fort Excalibris and Praefex Venatoris. Each Watch Fortress is a sovereign domain standing sentinel over an area of the Imperium, each having its own number of Watch Stations. The structure of most Watch Fortresses are identical, with ultimate responsibilities falling to a Watch Commander who is supported be a strategic council of Watch Captains and Lieutenants. Each Watch Fortress also has its own Librarius, Apothecarium, Armoury, and Reclusiam. The Watch Fortress Commander is the highest level of command within the Deathwatch, no single Chapter Master exists due to the vastness of their missions and deployments.[42b] However initially during the War of the Beast, the Deathwatch did have a Chapter Master.[30]
Each Watch Fortress typically has five Watch Companies, each of which is headed by a Watch Captain. Most Watch Companies are smaller than their Codex Astartes equivalents and usually comprise no more than 50 Battle-Brothers. Each Watch Company is then further divided into Kill-Teams, specialized combat units consisting of Marines from various Chapters. The formations of these Teams is extremely flexible and dependent upon their specific mission. No two Kill-Teams are ever the same, with one comprising Veterans wearing Terminator Armour while another may field Bikers and Jump Pack equipped infantry.[42b]
The Deathwatch is highly integrated with the Ordo Xenos of the Inquisition, acting as its chamber Militant and frequently working alongside its Inquisitors.[7]
Deathwatch ranks and positions
- Watch Commander (Chapter Master)[30]
- Watch Master
- Watch Captain
- Watch Lieutenant
- Deathwatch Chaplain[8b]
- Deathwatch Apothecary[7a]
- Deathwatch Librarian[7a]
- Deathwatch Techmarine[7a]
- Castellan of the Black Vault
- Deathwatch Dreadnought[8b]
- Deathwatch Keeper[8b]
- Deathwatch Champion[8b]
- Deathwatch First Company Veteran[8b]
- Deathwatch Kill-marine[8b]
- Deathwatch Black Shield[8b]
- Tactical Marine[7a]
- Assault Marine[7a]
- Devastator Marine[7a]
- Intercessor Squad[36e]
- Assault Intercessor Squad[42d]
- Heavy Intercessor Squad[42d]
- Inceptor Squad[36f]
- Hellblaster Squad[36g]
- Aggressor Squad[36h]
- Reiver Squad[36i]
- Eradicator Squad[42d]
- Elminator Squad[42d]
- Incursor Squad[42d]
- Infiltrator Squad[42d]
Chapter Elements
Equipment
Deathwatch members have access to a range of specialist equipment such as the Stalker Boltgun and variant bolter ammunition such as Inferno Bolts, Cryo-Shells, Kraken Penetrator Rounds, Metal Storm Frag Shells and Stalker Silenced Shells.[1] Their devastating array of weaponry includes carapace-shredding Shotgun shells known as Xenospurges and grenades containing chemically altered promethium. Ammunition canisters of phasic plasma and amplifiers that saturate grav-fields with warped ions are among their most closely guarded secrets. Their molecular realignment fields of Xenophase Blades in particular arouse interest most radical Xenarite cults of Tech-Priests. Their technology is not only designed to kill but also includes Archaeotech to disrupt alien mechanichanisms such as Ork engines and Eldar psychomaterials.[42b]
The Deathwatch is freed from the usual technological dogma that plagues the Imperium and their arsenal also consists of vast amounts of Xenos technology. Their wargear is highly specialized and reflects the varied requirements of their mission and vast array of potential threats. Development of weapons often includes Apothecaries, who specialize in analyzing maximum bio-damage to enemy xenos. Their equipment is produced by specifically vetted Tech-Priests sworn to secrecy and regularly put under hypno-therapy to allow for maximum discretion.[42b]
The most widely used aircraft by the Deathwatch is the Chapter-exclusive Corvus Blackstar.[Needs Citation]
The Ordo Xenos recruits decorated veterans of the Imperial Navy, to pilot the Deathwatch's aircraft the Ordo possesses. This is due to the Ordo Xenos deeming the Deathwatch to be too important to be left in in their aircrafts' cockpits, instead of carrying out the Ordo's missions. The Imperial Navy veterans are lured into serving the Ordo Xenos with the promise of piloting unparalleled aircraft, the use of technological resources and attaining honor and glory. Those that accept the offer are then heavily modified and permanently fused into the aircraft, so that they become the machines' living brains. The result is highly effective, as the aircraft become the pilots' bodies and will respond to their thoughts, in much the same way as power armor responds to Space Marines. Some members of the Deathwatch do not approve of this, however, as they feel Humans piloting Space Marine aircraft is unheard of.[52]
Chapter Fleet
The Deathwatch operates its own fleet, and most notable of these ships are Kill-ships, specialized bombardment craft to enact Exterminatus upon worlds lost to the Imperium. The Deathwatch often deploys from Inquisitorial Black Ships for planetary strike operations.[7]
Notable ships of the Deathwatch
- Eye of Retribution — Frigate.[21a]
- Fatal Redress — Rapid Strike Vessel.[23]
- Final Mercy — Rapid Strike Vessel.[9a]
- Hallowed Sword — Nova Class Frigate.[21c]
- Lance of Darkness — Nova Class Frigate.[24]
- Nemesis — Strike Cruiser.[34c]
- Pyre Imperius — Strike Cruiser[39]
- Robidoux — Strike Cruiser.
- Silent Slayer — Strike Cruiser.[25]
- Spear of Fury — Hunter Class Destroyer.[26]
- Thunder’s Word — Gladius Class Frigate.[7c]
- Wrathbringer — Strike Cruiser.[21b]
Notable Kill-Teams
- The Fearless
- Kill Team Artemis
- Kill Team Cassius
- Kill Team Azkarael
- Kill Team Brontos[4a]
- Kill Team Excis
- Kill Team Talon
- Kill Team Vorens
- Squad Veridium
Notable Members
Watch Commanders
- Asger Warfist of the Space Wolves- The first Watch Commander of the Deathwatch.[30]
- Gideon Borleos
- Valesnus
Watch Masters
- Mordelai of the Imperial Fists
- Alathresis of the Novamarines
- Astoren Korr
- Feron
- Utorian Denash
- Vaedrian Shenol
- Vilnus
Watch Captains
- Brother-Captain Uriel Ventris of the Ultramarines.[12a]
- Brother-Captain Bannon of the Imperial Fists. Killed by Tyranids on Tarsis Ultra.[12a][12b]
- Brother-Captain Artemis of the Mortifactors.[6]
- Brother-Captain Quiron Octavius of the Imperial Fists. Killed by a Dark Eldar Talos.[10][11]
- Captain Daxis
- Captain Alessio Cortez - Master of the Charge[11], Nigh-invulnerable Captain of the 4th Company.
- Esteban de Dominova
- Mathias
- Kail Vibius
- Andar Scarion
- Marius Avincus
- Peratos
- Brontos
- Holgjar Ironfang of the Space Wolves
Librarians
- Librarian Ashok of the Angels Sanguine[10][11]
- Librarian Shaidan of the Mantis Warriors[10]
- Codicer Librarian Lyandro Karras of the Death Spectres[13]
- Librarian Andreas[5]
- Epistolary Zadkiel
- Codicier Jensus Natorian of the Blood Ravens
- Codicier Velim
- Codicier Kaelar of the Celestial Lions
Chaplains
- Chaplain Broec of the Black Templars[10][11]
- Ortan Cassius of the Ultramarines
- Idemon
- Brother Vigilant
Techmarines
- Master of the Forge Xerill of the Iron Hands.
Apothecaries
Dreadnoughts
- Dreadnought Chyron of the Lamenters[13]
- Dreadnought Szobczak of the Imperial Fists
- Dreadnought Nihilus
- Dreadnought Xandor
Others
- Sergeant Grevius of the Crimson Fists. Killed by a Tyranid Lictor on Herodian IV.[10]
- Sergeant Gjunheim
- Sergeant Soron of the Mantis Warriors.[10]
- Sergeant Pasanius of the Ultramarines.[12d]
- Sergeant Crull of the Flesh Tearers.
- Sergeant Galatael of the Blood Angels.
- Sergeant Angeloi of the Scythes of the Emperor.[22]
- Sergeant Jetek Suberei of the White Scars.
- Sergeant Antor Delassio of the Blood Angels.
- Sergeant Haevron of the Novamarines. Stationed on Talasa Prime[35]
- Scout Sergeant Cyrus of the Blood Ravens[16]
- Brother Neleus of the White Consuls[10][11]
- Brother Trythios of the Blood Ravens[16]
- Brother Edryc Setorax of the Raven Guard
- Brother Vael Donatus of the Ultramarines
- Brother Zameon Gydrael of the Dark Angels
- Brother Garran Branatar of the Salamanders
- Brother Ignatio Solarian of the Ultramarines[13]
- Brother Darrion Rauth of the Exorcists[13]
- Brother Maximmon Voss of the Imperial Fists[13]
- Brother Siefer Zeed of the Raven Guard[13]
- Brother Henghast of the Space Wolves[12c]
- Brother Rennin Tri'el of the Silver Skulls
- Brother Alric
- Brother Rurik Warsong of the Space Wolves
- Brother Drenn Redblade of the Space Wolves
- Brother Rodricus Grytt of the Imperial Fists
- Brother Ennox Sorrlock of the Iron Hands
- Brother Dienekas Agathon of the Imperial Fists
- Brother Tiberius of the Ultramarines
- Brother Izrafel of the Flesh Tearers
- Brother Lyone of the Novamarines
- Brother Pharanos
- Brother Ruinus of the Mantis Warriors[10]
Contributing Chapters
Hundreds of Chapters have contributed to the Deathwatch over its history. Only one has been found wanting, its honor forever tarnished.[28b] Specific chapters that are known to contribute troops to the Deathwatch include:
- Absolvers[53]
- Angels Encarmine[37c]
- Angels of Absolution[8a]
- Angels of Redemption[34a][34b]
- Angels of Vengeance[37c]
- Angels Resplendent[32]
- Angels Sanguine[37c]
- Angels Vermillion[15]
- Astral Castellans[47]
- Astral Claws (formerly)[37c]
- Astral Fists[45]
- Aurora Chapter[34a][45]
- Azure Hawks[47]
- Black Consuls[11]
- Black Dragons[19][20]
- Black Guard[34a]
- Black Pegasi[46b]
- Black Templars[10]
- Black Wings[32]
- Blood Angels[10][11][12][18]
- Blood Drinkers[8a]
- Blood Ravens[11][16]
- Brazen Claws[28b]
- Brazen Consuls[46b]
- Brazen Minotaurs[15]
- Brotherhood of a Thousand[32]
- Carcharodons[18]
- Celebrants[34a]
- Celestial Lions[49]
- Consecrators[8a]
- Crimson Consuls[45]
- Crimson Fists[10]
- Cruor Blades[46b]
- Dark Angels[17]
- Death Spectres[13]
- Destroyers[34a]
- Disciples of Caliban[36b]
- Doom Eagles[37c]
- Eagle Warriors[28c]
- Emperor's Scythes[Needs Citation]
- Excoriators[45]
- Exorcists[13]
- Fire Angels[37c][46a]
- Fire Hawks (formerly)[37c]
- Fire Lords[37c][46a]
- Fists Exemplar[Needs Citation]
- Flame Falcons[20]
- Flesh Tearers[20]
- Genesis Chapter[8a][54]
- Gore Golems[46b]
- Guardians of the Covenant[37c]
- Hammers of Dorn[8a][46b]
- Hammers of Retribution[48]
- Hawk Lords[Needs Citation]
- Hospitallers[38]
- Howling Griffons[28b]
- Imperial Fists[10][12][13][15]
- Invaders[37d]
- Iron Hands[28b]
- Iron Lords[36b][46b]
- Iron Snakes[Needs Citation]
- Jade Scorpions[46a]
- Knights of Abhorrence[46b]
- Knights of Blood (formerly)[8a]
- Knights of the Raven[37c]
- Lamenters[16][12]
- Mantis Warriors[10][11]
- Marines Errant[34a][34b]
- Marines Malevolent[15]
- Mentors[28b]
- Minotaurs[36b][36d]
- Mortifactors[18]
- Night Raptors[47]
- Novamarines[28b][54]
- Patriarchs of Ulixis[36b]
- Praetors of Orpheus[19]
- Raptors[37b]
- Raven Guard[13]
- Red Hunters[16]
- Red Scorpions[37a]
- Red Talons[11]
- Relictors[20]
- Revilers[11]
- Salamanders[12][15]
- Scimitar Guard[19]
- Scions of Sanguinius[34a]
- Scythes of the Emperor[22][45]
- Silver Sabres[50]
- Silver Skulls[28b][46b]
- Sons of Antaeus[20]
- Sons of Medusa[37c]
- Soul Drinkers[Needs Citation]
- Space Wolves[10][12][18]
- Star Dragons[47]
- Star Phantoms[15]
- Storm Giants[34a]
- Storm Lords[Needs Citation]
- Storm Wardens[17]
- Subjugators[8a]
- Taurans[36d]
- Tome Keepers[51]
- Ultramarines[10][12]
- Warmongers[34a][34b]
- White Consuls[10][12][18][31]
- White Scars[12][18][19]
Miniatures
Deathwatch gunship Corvus Blackstar
See also
Related articles
Related products
Sources
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