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'''Leaders of the Adeptus Astartes: A Most Secret Report''' is an [[Imperial]] report sanctioned by the [[Paternoval Envoy]] and compiled by Master [[Maximus Pliny]], although master of what is undetermined.  Its content includes a brief biography of [[Azrael]], current [[Chapter Master]] of the [[Dark Angels]].  It traces his life from his origins to the current day in a few short passages.{{Fn|1}}

{{QuoteBox|quote = '''''"And so we come to Commander Azrael, the current, some would say greatest, Supreme Grand Master of the Dark Angels. Of all the Space Marine Chapters, the Dark Angels are the most secretive, so there is much that is unknown about Azrael. It is rumoured that he was inducted into the Chapter from amongst the wild head-hunting tribesmen of [[Kimmeria]], but if so, he shows none of his forebears' more... anti-social tendencies. Whatever his background, he forswore it, as do all new inductees into the Dark Angels and he quickly proved himself a most noble and diligent member of the Chapter. He rose rapidly through the ranks, distinguishing himself especially during the scouring of [[Truan IX]] and the crushing of techno-revivalist uprising on [[Faze V]].

'''''"For several decades after this his activities become impossible to trace, but he must have provided great service to the Chapter, for when we next hear of him he is a respected member of the [[Deathwing]] Company of the Chapter, and the Captain of the 3rd Company. Azrael continued to distinguish himself, becoming [[Master of the Deathwing]] in 917.M41. When the last Grand Master died in 939.M41 it was no real surprise that Azrael was his chosen successor. As the new Grand Master he was given the honorific title of Keeper of the Truth and was presented with the [[Lion Helm]] and the [[Sword of Secrets]], each of which are potent icons for the Dark Angels.

'''''"Since then he has proven a most able leader of his Chapter and the reputation of the Dark Angels has been greatly enhanced by this intense, taciturn warrior. I only hope that his continued presence will help mitigate the scurrilous rumours that persist of some stain on on the honour of this proud Chapter."
|source = ''Complied for His Most Supreme Excellency, the [[Paternoval Envoy]], by his humble servant, Master [[Maximus Pliny]]{{Fn|1}}}}

==Related Articles==
*[[List of known Imperial literary works]]

==Sources==
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Codex: Dark Angels (3rd Edition)]], pg. 18

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