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[[Image:DoWDCironhalo.JPG|thumb|right|[[Davian Thule]] equipped with an Iron Halo in [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]].]]
 
[[Image:DoWDCironhalo.JPG|thumb|right|[[Davian Thule]] equipped with an Iron Halo in [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]].]]
The '''Iron Halo''' is part of the [[Space Marine Armoury]]. It is an ancient artifact, a special award given to a [[Space Marine]] who has shown exceptional initiative or bravery on the battlefield. It incorporates a powerful conversion field, similar to the [[Rosarius]] or [[Refractor Field]] that reinforces the resiliency of [[Power Armour]], allowing them to whether even the most fierce attacks. <sup>2</sup>  
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The '''Iron Halo''' is part of the [[Space Marine Armoury]]. It is an ancient artifact, a special award given to a [[Space Marine]] who has shown exceptional initiative or bravery on the battlefield. It incorporates a powerful conversion field, similar to the [[Rosarius]] or [[Refractor Field]] that reinforces the resiliency of [[Power Armour]], allowing them to weather even the most fierce attacks. <sup>2</sup>  
  
 
The Iron Halo appears as a spiked circle or half-circle of grey iron worn either on the helmet or the left shoulder pad. Sometimes it's more elaborate and takes the form of an actual halo arching over the Battle-Brother’s helmet, connected either to his neck brace or backpack. In rare cases, the Iron Halo will also be inlaid with litanies of the Battle-Brothers deeds or the names of heroes of his Chapter.<sup>3</sup>
 
The Iron Halo appears as a spiked circle or half-circle of grey iron worn either on the helmet or the left shoulder pad. Sometimes it's more elaborate and takes the form of an actual halo arching over the Battle-Brother’s helmet, connected either to his neck brace or backpack. In rare cases, the Iron Halo will also be inlaid with litanies of the Battle-Brothers deeds or the names of heroes of his Chapter.<sup>3</sup>

Revision as of 21:00, 22 June 2012

Iron Halo DWRB.jpg
Davian Thule equipped with an Iron Halo in Dawn of War: Dark Crusade.

The Iron Halo is part of the Space Marine Armoury. It is an ancient artifact, a special award given to a Space Marine who has shown exceptional initiative or bravery on the battlefield. It incorporates a powerful conversion field, similar to the Rosarius or Refractor Field that reinforces the resiliency of Power Armour, allowing them to weather even the most fierce attacks. 2

The Iron Halo appears as a spiked circle or half-circle of grey iron worn either on the helmet or the left shoulder pad. Sometimes it's more elaborate and takes the form of an actual halo arching over the Battle-Brother’s helmet, connected either to his neck brace or backpack. In rare cases, the Iron Halo will also be inlaid with litanies of the Battle-Brothers deeds or the names of heroes of his Chapter.3

The Iron Halo Honour is a mark of rank within the Adeptus Astartes, and in most Chapters is only awarded to Space Marine Captains and above. As a sign of rank within a Chapter, it is assigned by the Chapter Master to Space Marine.3

As a sign of rank, the Iron Halo grants a Space Marine command privileges and responsibilities on the battlefield. His peers will look to him for leadership, and tactical decisions will often fall to him unless a more senior ranking Adeptus Astartes is present, and while the Space Marine remains in the Deathwatch, his rank will be largely honorary, though other Space Marines and Imperial soldiers familiar with the Adeptus Astartes will usually react to it and respect his decisions. The rank may also play a part in the decisions of his commanders as he will represent a proven leader of men and an asset they may call upon in certain combat situations. 3

The Blood Ravens Chapter possesses a special Iron Halo, a revered relic assumed to have belonged to their unknown Primarch.1

Iron Halos are so rare that in the Ultramarines, only Captains and Company Champions are authorised to wear them.2

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