Cadian 8th
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Organization
The Cadian 8th numbers around 8,000 men, or roughly 24 companies2, and at least during the 13th Black Crusade contained a number of Leman Russ Battle Tanks.3 The companies of the 8th are in high demand with the regiment rarely serving together as a cohesive whole. It is often split into smaller sized elements.
At any given time at least two full companies are training on Prosan.2 Two more companies are permantly garrisoned on Kasr Sonnen and Kasr Holn.2 Many other's are split up between providing an honour guard for Cadia's highest ranking military elite4, or seconded to the retinues of various Inquisitors.2 Their officers too are in high demand attatched to training cadres to ensure that newly raised Cadian Shock Troop regiments meet the exacting standards required by the Cadian millitary.4
History
The low number of the Cadian 8th suggests it was founded thousands of years ago2, perhaps in the very earliest days of the Imperium. Destroyed numerous times since than the 8th has always been refounded, continuing an almost unbroken record of service.2 The earliest reference to the deeds of the 8th is in M38 when they fought in the Vrakesworld Campaign2.
It was during the 13th Black Crusade that the 8th was renamed The Lord Castellan's Own after their former Colonel Ursarkar E. Creed, now Lord Castellan of Cadia. Creed had steadily risen in the ranks of the 8th throughout his career. Starting as a young Lieutenant during the Drussite Crusade4, he had risen to the rank of Lord General by the time he crushed an Ulthwé raid in 992.M41.2 With the destruction of much of Cadia's high command by the treacherous Volscani Cataphracts at the Battle of Tyrok Fields Creed was finally appointed to Cadia's highest military position.2
The 8th fought all throughout the 13th Black Crusade. While Creed may have been promoted far above a normal regimental commander, he still acts as Colonel-in-Chief of the 8th, occasionally leading them to battle,4 as the Cadian Shock attempt to purge the taint of Chaos from their beloved homeland.
Important Battles and Events
- M38 - Vrakesworld Campaign2
- Gerreck Heresy M402
- 975.M41 - The Drussite Crusade4
- 983.M41 - The Hrud Migration4
- 999.M41 - During the 13th Black Crusade the regiment fought in several key engagements on the Fortress World of Cadia. The most famous of which is the Battle of Tyrok Fields.4
Notable Members
- Ursarkar E. Creed - Commander 8th Cadian
- Jarran Kell - Regimental Standard Bearer, 8th Cadian
Sources
- 1:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 1st Codex)
- 2:Codex: Imperial Guard (3rd Edition, 2nd Codex) p10,14,31,50
- 3 Imperial Armour Volume One p19
- 4 Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition) p8,14,24,25
