Castellan

A Castellan is a specialist rank that is unique to the Black Templars Space Marine Chapter, being the equivalent of a Space Marine Captain of a Codex-compliant Chapter. Aside from the Marshal’s household, larger Crusades are broken down into a number of Fighting Companies, each led by a Sword Brethren afforded the honorific of ‘Castellan.’ They lead the Black Templars Fighting Companies on the field of battle during the numerous ongoing Crusades conducted by the Chapter. Only those that have proven themselves as devotional warriors and inspirational leaders may rise to this esteemed rank. These hardened veterans have proven themselves in the maelstrom of battle as members of their Chapter's elite cadre known as the Sword Brethren -- their bloody and zealous dedication to the Chapter's cause earning their ascension to command. As penultimate masters of the battlefield, Castellans are able to read its ebb and flow, and adjust their battlefield formations accordingly. Leading from the front, by a Castellan's example, his men know what it is to be a Black Templar and dedicated warrior of Sigismund and the Emperor, and from his teachings they learn the trade of battle and the craft of death.

Wargear

 * Power Armour
 * Terminator Armour (Optional)
 * Bolter
 * Bolt Pistol (Optional
 * Crusader Seals - Crusader Seals are waxen or metallic tokens with vows of piety and Chapter blessings inscribed on hanging strips of parchment that are bestowed upon Black Templars Astartes of proven zeal and courage.
 * Storm Bolter ( Optional for Marshals in Terminator Armour)
 * Close Combat Weapon (Choice of Power Sword, Chainsword, Lightning Claws, Thunder Hammer, Power Fist; if chosen weapon is one-handed, a Storm Shield may also be used)
 * Frag Grenades or Krak Grenades