Grey Knights Supreme Grand Master
The Supreme Grand Master of the Grey Knights is the highest rank of the Grey Knights Space Marines, the equivalent of a Chapter Master in a more conventional Space Marine Chapter.
Overview
The Supreme Grand Master is elected with the unanimous blessing of all the other Grand Masters. His rule over the Chapter is absolute and he is given the title "Lord" upon assuming his position. Along with the eight Grand Masters he forms the Chapter Council.[1b]
This is a tradition coming from the beginning of the order, a time when Malcador the Sigilite was ordered by the Emperor of Mankind to find "men of character, skill and determination" to root out and fight treachery. Eight of the twelve he selected were Space Marines and these nine men formed the basis of the chapter council; one to lead and eight beneath him, to rule over the entire chapter.[Needs Citation]
Known Grey Knights Supreme Grand Masters
- Janus, the first Supreme Grand Master.[1a]
- Sylas Kalthorn, 13th Supreme Grand Master
- Calastan
- Geronitan 47th Supreme Grand Master, predecessor of Kaldor Draigo, killed by Mortarion.[1c]
- Lord Kaldor Draigo, current Supreme Grand Master.[1d]
Canon Ambiguities
Codex: Grey Knights (5th Edition) mentions that an alternative title is Chapter Lord[Needs Citation], but this is not present in the 7th Edition Codex[2].
Sources
Grey Knights Forces | |
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Command | Supreme Grand Master • Grand Master • Brother-Captain • Brotherhood Champion • Librarian • Techmarine • Chaplain • Apothecary • Ancient |
Elites | Paladin Squad • Purifier Squad • Justicars • Dreadnought • Venerable Dreadnought |
Troops | Terminator Squad • Strike Squad • Interceptor Squad • Purgation Squad |
Vehicles | Rhino • Razorback • Land Raider • Land Raider Crusader • Land Raider Redeemer • Nemesis Dreadknight |
Aircraft | Stormraven • Stormtalon • Stormhawk • Thunderhawk |
Characters | Kaldor Draigo • Castellan Crowe • Aldrik Voldus • Arvann Stern |