9th Company (Imperial Fists)

Space Marines Portal Imperial Fists

The badge of the 9th Company.^[1]

The 9th Company of the Imperial Fists, known as The Wardens, are the Chapter's Reserve Fire Support Company.^[1][2a][2b]

Overview

The 9th Company is the Chapter's seniormost Reserve Company, effectively making it an unofficial fifth Battle Company.^[2b]

The 9th Company is called upon when the total and complete obliteration of an enemy's position. The Marines of the 9th tend to deploy overwhelming firepower from a static staging point (if one is not already available, it will often be constructed by those of the 6th Company). However, the 9th Company are also renowned for their patience and restraint, only unleashing their Fire Support Squads and heavy armour when the moment is judged right.^[2b]

Notable Battles

• 955.M41: The Siege of Fort Mork.^[3a]
• 968.M41: The Khai-Zhan Uprising.^[3b]

Notable Members

• Miklos Kaheron — Current Captain.^[1][2a]

Sources

• 1: Codex Supplement: Angels of Death (7th Edition), pg. 26 — Imperial Fists Chapter Organisation
• 2: Codex Supplement: Imperial Fists (8th Edition)
  • 2a: pgs. 10-11 — Chapter Organisation
  • 2b: pg. 20 — The 9th Company: The Wardens
• 3: Codex: Space Marines (6th Edition)
  • 3a: pg. 45 — A Glorious History: The Siege of Fort Mork
  • 3b: pg. 45 — A Glorious History: The Khai-Zhan Uprising