A Chapter Ancient is recognised by a skull and Imperial Laurel honour worn on their right shoulder plate. An Ancient serves within the Command Squads that accompany the high-ranking Space Marine officers on the field of battle. These individuals carry the battle-flag of the Chapter or company in which they serve.Įach standard is an ancient relic, steeped in history and heavy with the glories of the Chapter. These banners are very ancient and are only ever carried into battle by the appropriately named Chapter's Ancient.
Chapter Banners are the most sacred artefacts belonging to a Chapter. In the late 41st Millennium, Ancients continue to uphold the honour of their ancient predecessors as members of a Chapter or company Honour Guard. These chosen Space Marines were members of Legion Command Squads, and had access to the finest wargear available to the Space Marine Legion's rank-and-file and embodied the Legion's honour in war. These specially chosen individuals were consummate warriors, chosen for the honour of carrying one of the Legion's great standards, making them a rallying point on the battlefield for the Legion's troops. Chaplain Ortan Cassius, Reclusiarch of the Ultramarines Chapter, explaining the meaning of being the Chapter's standard bearer to its next bearer, Ancient TortalusĪn ancient sketch of a Thunder Warrior Standard Bearer during the Unification WarsĪ Standard Bearer is an honourific that heralds back to the bygone Legion Standard Bearers of the ancient Legiones Astartes. You become the vessel of all of us, the symbol of our unity and strength." " You know what it is to carry this banner in war. The title of "Ancient" is reserved for the standard bearers of the Codex Astartes-compliant Chapters and is considered one of the most prestigious and senior ranks within most Space Marine Chapters.Īn Ancient is sworn to carry the standard forward, not to dishonour or lose it, and to die defending it if necessary.Īmong the formations of the Primaris Space Marines, a Standard Bearer for a company or the entire Chapter is known as a "Primaris Ancient." They are also a more than capable warrior who is not to be discounted when assessing the Chapter's fighting strength. The Standard Bearers are chosen specifically for their bravery and steadfastness. These battle standards are possibly the most revered of all a Chapter's artefacts.Įach standard has proudly flown over hundreds of battlefields and every battle-brother will understand the exact nuance and reference that has been woven into their lavish designs. Sergeant Adar Geronan, Imperial Fists 4 th Companyīrother Bethor, Dark Angels Chapter Ancient, holding aloft the Standard of Fortitude.Īn Ancient, also known as a Standard Bearer, is a hand-picked Veteran of a Space Marine Chapter who is chosen to bear the sacred battle standards of a Chapter or one of its individual companies and is usually part of a Chapter or company Honour Guard. Let those degenerates know who comes to claim their lives this day!"
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