Black Templars

In Warhammer 40,000, Black Templar are a Second Founding chapter derived from the Imperial Fists and their primarch, Rogal Dorn.

Black Templars place great emphasis on close combat prowess and honor. As such they can often be seen charging into suicidal situations to avenge fallen comrades.

Black Templar Marines are notorious for including acolytes in squads of fully initiated Marines to bolster their numbers. Black Templars were the first Space Marine chapter to make use of the Land Raider Crusader, fitted with Twin-Linked Assault Cannons, Hurricane Bolters (6 Boltguns connected to fire simultaniously), and a Multi Melta. The sponson mounted Hurricane Bolters replace the normal Lascannons and allow for greater carrying capacity to support the larger Black Templar squads.

The Black Templars are also notorious for being the only chapter to defy the edict stating that a chapter may only number 1000 battle brothers. Due to the divided nature of the chapter, it's been estimated that there may be as many as 6000 Black Templars.