Angels of Silence

Angels of Silence Chapter Heraldry

Angels of Silence Firstborn Battle-Brother of the 4th Company, unknown Veteran Squad.

## Space Marine Chapter

### **Allegiance**

Imperium of Man
(*Fedelitas Tenebrae*)

### **Founding**

Unknown; Relevant Records Destroyed or Missing

### **Successor of**

Dark Angels
(Lion El'Jonson lineage.)

### **Allies**

The Unforgiven, Bond of Seraphim Chapters

### **Specialty**

Scorched Earth Tactics, Heavy Weapons, Devastator Marines, Targeted Assault, Terror.

### Successor Chapter(s)

None

The stoic and silent **Angels of Silence** are a semi-*Codex Astartes*-compliant chapter hailing from the noble heritage of the secretive Dark Angels. Known for taking vows of silence once they become fully-fledged Battle-Brothers, the Angels of Silence fight with no word nor noise coming out of their mouths. Known to their enemies as soulless killers on the battlefield, avenging angels of darkness, they invoke fear into the hearts of their enemies and allies alike. the Angels of Silence are known, unlike the date of their founding, to be successors to the ancient and brutal Dreadwing Protocol of the I Legion - Dark Angels.

## Chapter History

The history of the Angels of Silence is a long and storied one, shrouded in myth and mystery. Their founding is unknown, as records of it are either missing or destroyed, and some scholars theorize that the Angels of Silence have destroyed these records in some unknown attempt to conceal their founding.

Nevertheless, the Angels of Silence are known to be Ancient, and some scholars believe that the chapter may be an unlisted 2nd Founding chapter. However, due to missing records, these theories cannot be corroborated, and often the characteristic silence of the chapter makes such research nearly impossible.

However, one document that may give a clue as to their true founding is a single piece of Parchment known as the *Scroll of Keheroth* that documents the chapter's involvement in a relatively minor engagement shortly after the 2nd Founding. However, this remains the only document supporting a 2nd Founding status, and there is only one copy of it, deep in the Chapter's Librarius.

Aside from the mystery of their true founding, the chapter also has a storied history of trial and combat dating back nearly ten millennia. Although much of this history may be hidden from outsiders, prying eyes of the Inquisition have uncovered over 26,000 engagements that the Angels of Silence have participated in since their founding. Although some of these engagements are minor, others are grand, and others still hold place of legend both in chapter and in the Imperium.

Also written into the chapter's history, but kept from major records, are the hunts for the fallen that the chapter partakes on. Called either by the Bond of Seraphim or the Dark Angels themselves, the Angels of Silence can record no less than 300 Hunts for the Fallen where some success - whether in capture of a Fallen or the gain of crucial information - was made.

### Bone Oracles

Their proclaimed greatest foe, the Bone Oracles are traitorous sons of Jaghatai Khan who turned towards Nurgle not long after the 5th Founding. A 4th Founding chapter, the Bone Oracles were corrupted by the Fallen Warband known as the Harbingers of Death and their organization of heretics known as the Shattered Disciples.

It is this warband that the Angels of Silence have made into their greatest foe, promising to rain down fury and vengeance upon them. As the Bone Oracles are known for slaying no less than 3 Archimandrites, the Angels of Silence have ensured that they will not rest until both the Fallen and the Bone Oracles have been destroyed.

### Primaris Marines

Since the resurrection of Primarch Roboute Guilliman of the Ultramarines, the Primaris Space Marines have been sent to every chapter that would accept them. For the Angels of Silence, accepting this new Breed of Astartes took a five-year long process that ultimately resulted in the partial acceptance of the new Gene-Stock of the Primaris.

As an Ancient Chapter that prides itself on a pure lineage of the Lion, the Primaris Marines remain an enigma among the chapter, for even though they have passed the tests, their possible Dual Loyalty to a Non-Dark Angels force has made them a target of dispute among the chapter. It is not expected that the chapter will fully embrace the Primaris Marines, as they are currently limited to reserves and the 3rd Company, some within the chapter have made the choice to cross the Rubicon Primaris in an attempt to strengthen the chapter.

## Notable Campaigns

* **Strike at Keheroth (034.M31):** A possibly mythical action, the Strike at Keheroth was a relatively minor engagement against a pocket of traitorous Solar Auxillia during the Scouring. It is the first time that the Angels of Silence appear in record, however, it is not considered enough proof to pin the chapter as a 2nd Founding chapter. At the Ice World of Keheroth, a company of 500 traitorous and corrupted Solar Auxillia of the 3rd Denimorovan Guard were encountered by the fledgling Angels of Silence. Although Hardened by the Heresy, they were weary from the recent events of the Fall, and looked for a quick battle to improve morale. Finding it at Keheroth, the Angels of Silence would slaughter all 500 of the traitors without losing a single battle-brother.
* **Siege of Cyprid (Unknown Date.M32):** The Hive World of Cyprid, considered vital to the well-being of its sub-sector, fell under attack to the Ork WAAAAAGH! Skarbul. Lead by Skarbul Ur Blackfist, the WAAAAAGH! is the first surviving recorded Campaign of the Angels of Silence. As Cyprid suffered under heavy Ork Attack, elements of the 3rd and 8th Companies, Lead by Heguman Ancevret Duratis of the 3rd Company, would initiate a strike on the Ork Command. As the Angels of Silence landed within the warzone, they would begin a ruthless extermination process, and would be the first recorded instance of the chapter's mass use of Phosphex weaponry. In a short, three-week campaign, the Angels of Silence would destroy 3/4rs of the Ork-Infested Hive Tempadon before coming face-to-face with the Warboss. Heguman Ancevret Duratis would be the one, along with a small detatchment of Vanguard Veterans, to face the Warboss. As Skarbul brought further destruction to the planet, the veteran detatchment and Heguman would face him at the top of the Hive Spire. In a battle lasting 5 hours, the Heguman would strike down Skarbul, holding a melta charge to the neck of the Warboss and refusing to let go. Ancevret would be grievously injured, and was rushed to the nearest Apothecary. Held stable until reaching Moseroth, Heguman Ancevret would be interred into a Dreadnought. His internment was considered a great tragedy, as many believed he would become the next Archimandrite. In the mean time, the remaining elements of the strike force would clear Cyprid of Orks, and burn what green-skin spores they could find.
* **Tartanis Crusade (128.M32-134.M32):** In a Six-Year long crusade, The Angels of Silence, along with elements of the Widowmakers and White Sentinels chapters, and with the Knight Houses Bellekar and Invos, would crusade against the Dangerous Xenos known as the Gin-Hur that had spread across the Tartanis Sub-Sector. A Dangerous, fur-covered species of War-Like Humanoids, the Gin-Hur had the facial features and strength of Boars. Primitive for a star faring Xenos, they proved to be adept conquerers when the Tartanis Sub-Sector fell to them in less than a decade. When news of the rapidly expanding Xenos reached the Adeptus Terra, they dispatched the Angels of Silence, Widowmakers, and White Sentinels to destroy the Gin-Hur and reclaim the sub-sector. All but the 5th and 7th companies of the Angels of Silence would participate in the crusade, and the Angels of Silence would be lead by Archimandrite Idravien Antilochar and would council with the Chapter Masters of the Widowmakers and White Sentinels. In total, 2,300 Astartes, Two Knight Houses, and Six regiments of Imperial Guard would be sequestered for the campaign. The First Target would be Tartanis itself. The last stronghold within the sub-sector, it was buckling to the constant attacks of the Gin-Hur. The Angels of Silence 3rd Company and a Detatchment of the Widowmakers 1st Company would form the vanguard force while the White Sentinels remained in orbit as a reserve. Tartanis would be secured in the first four months of the crusade, although at the cost of 32 Astartes Lives and countless guardsmen. Then, the crusade moved to Skerandria, where another year and a half of fighting would take place until the Gin-Hur were driven from the system. The Crusade would end at the twin systems of Pyringek and Kovrak, where at the cost of over 350 Astartes Lives and an entire regiment of Imperial Guard, the Gin-Hur would be defeated and destroyed.
* **Siege of Hive Noxadon (184.M32):** On the hive world of Vespilus I, the Astropathic choirs located in Hive Noxadon slowly went mad as followers of the chaos god Tzeentch poisoned their minds with images of madness and the warp. As the astropathic choirs slowly turned against the Imperium, a traitorous regiment of the Imperial Guard known only as "The Bringers of Madness" arrived within Hive Noxadon. As the only nearby imperial forces, the Angels of Silence were called upon to break the rebellion. Arriving in Thunderhawk Gunships, Elements of the 3rd and 5th companies arrived, and the Angels of Silence began their campaign of dread on Vespilus I. In just two months, the majority of Hive Noxadon was cleared, albeit at heavy costs to both sides. Having Lost more than 30 Astartes in the campaign due to the rampant rebelling psykers, Codiciers Gwalchemedes Abderist and Ywhain Aradist arrived to put down the threat once and for all. Purging the rogue Astropathic choirs, the Angels of Silence would then move on to ensuring the population would know compliance once again. Crucifying the Heads of 28 Noble Families within the spire, as well as 200 heretics and 100 Civilians, the Siege of Hive Noxadon would go down in the history of Vespilus I as an example of what occurs when the population rebels.
* **The Silent Crusade (326.M32-358.M32):** The Angels of Silence, along with the Angels of Veneration and the Angels of Prosecution. combined their forces on a massive hunt for the Fallen known as the Silent Crusade. When word reached the Psykers of the Angels of Veneration that there were roughly two dozen Fallen in the sub-Sector known as the Pilithian Marches, the Bond of Seraphim joined forces to scour the sub-sector, claiming that no less than 3,000 Heretic Astartes had been found within the sub-sector. In a crusade that would last 32 years, each chapter of the Bond of Seraphim would take heavy casualties in the Crusade, as the 24 Fallen had guarded themselves with 6 warbands. It is this crusade that revealed the Fallen Warband known as the Harbingers of Death and their 6 protector warbands to the bond of Seraphim, igniting a now 8 Millennia-Long struggle between the Bond of Seraphim and the Organization known as the Shattered Disciples.
* **War of the Beast (544.M32-546.M32):** As the galaxy-wide ork WAAAAAGH! known as the War of the Beast burned on, the Angels of Silence found themselves Defending every inch of the Moseroth Sub-Sector (Save Moseroth and Kaleum Two) from the massive onslaught of Green Skins. Although the Angels of Silence did not take part in any of the more famous engagements of the war of the Beast, they fought bravely to defend their home sub-sector. No less than 250 Astartes of the chapter would perish during the war, and the chapter recalls it as a time of both triumph and sorrow. It was at this time that the Archimandrite Daguexander fell to the green skin menace. Slain on the Agri-World of Elmeroth, Daguexander became a hero of legend for the chapter, having held against green skin attacks on the world for over a month and a half before he was slain.
* **Valorn Crusade (889.M32-903.M32):** The Valorn Crusade was a 13-year long crusade focused in the Valorn Sector of Imperial Space. As the sector was infested with Aeldari Corsairs, the Angels of Silence were joined by a now-lost chapter of the Adeptus Astartes that specialized in Void Warfare. Along with elements of the tattered Battlefleet Valorn, the Crusade would set off in Mid-889.M32. As the crusade fleet entered the sector, they were instantaneously attacked on three sides, nearly ending the crusade before it could begin and massively crippling the crusade. When the crusade fleet managed to escape for a brief respite, the Angels of Silence force had already taken nearly a dozen casualties. When the Fleet finally managed to reach one of the Corsair Bases, the Angels of Silence had a chip on their shoulder. Sparing nothing and noone, the Angels of Silence would level the Aeldari Camp. This potent rage would be harnessed at every stop of the crusade: While the forgotten chapter would take to the skies, the Angels of Silence would utterly decimate the Aeldari encampments.

## Chapter Home World

The Angels of Silence Recruit from Moseroth, a feudal and forested world not too dissimilar from ancient Caliban. Often covered in mists, Moseroth is located in the Moseroth Sub-Sector in the Segmentum Tempestus. Each human settlement on the planet is surrounded by a Stronghold which protects the inhabitants from the foul warp-beasts. Although the planet once had feuding Nation-States, they have all bent the heel to the direct rule of the Angels of Silence.

Each settlement is run by a noble family and guided by an Oblate of the Chapter who serves the Steward of Moseroth. As each Settlement is distant between another, and the dangers of Warp-Tainted beasts that roam the forests show strong, the populace of Moseroth rarely travel between settlements unless under heavy guard.

Hunters who attempt to slay the warp-beasts become heroes on the world, and it is often from novice, adolescent hunters that the Angels of Silence may Draw their numbers from. Other hardy folk come in the form of Orphans who must fight for every meal and survive the harsh conditions of their world with no support.

Some of the populace of Moseroth, despite their general fear at the Silent Giants who call Moseroth their home, seek out the Eternal Sanctuary and request to join the Holy Order as Oblates. It is these oblates who become trusted members of the Chapter's non-Astartes component, and some oblates are known to reach high standing in the chapter as Armorists, Almoners, and even equerries.

### Fortress-Monastery

Built on the most hallowed of grounds on Moseroth, where the great dens of a warp-beasts known as Wolfshears once were, the Eternal Sanctuary Is a towering fortress-monastery that serves the Angels of Silence.

Legend tells that when the chapter first came to Moseroth, the great Warp-Beasts known as Wolfshears terrorized the population of the world, nearly bringing it to the brink of collapse. The Great Warrior known as Lairon, head of the newly formed chapter, called for their culling and destruction, so as to save their new recruiting world.

Thus, a quest begun. First, small dens of Wolfshears were exterminated, until each den slowly showed the path to the most cursed patch on Moseroth: The King of Dens. It is here where Lairon launched his largest assault, and where he would come face-to-face with the She-Mother, queen and primogenitor of the Wolfshears. He would strike down the foul beast and bring back her head as a trophy.

It is this ground, it is said, that the Eternal Sanctuary is built on. Passageways in the darkest sections of the Fortress-Monastery are said to be hewn from the tunnels that formed the Dens of the Wolfshears.

The Eternal Sanctuary is where all Candidates and Novices are tested in the ways of the Astartes, and it is also where they all will take their Vows of Silence. It is also a place of great calm and knowledge, where Battle-Brothers will go to rest after a long campaign, as well as to contemplate their actions and the upcoming battles they must face.

## Chapter Organisation

Similar to the organization of its fellow Unforgiven Chapter, the Angels of Silence maintain two major exceptions: The 2nd Company, instead of a Ravenwing, is maintained as a Dreadwing, and the 3rd Company, not the 10th, is maintained as a Veteran Vanguard force.

### Officer Ranks

* **Archimandrite:** The Chapter Master. Selected from among the captains through an unknown ceremony at the previous Archimandrite's death, he is in charge of the chapter and its wars.
* **Hegumen:** Captain equivalent. There are only 10 throughout the chapter, each leading a company.
* **Prior:** Lowest Officer Rank. There are two lieutenants to a company, and they are responsible for carrying out a Heguman's orders to their company.

### Specialist Ranks

* **Heirodeacon:** Reclusiarch equivalent. Along with serving as Reclusiarch, the Master of Sanctity also serves as the head Interrogator-Chaplain.
* **Deacon:** Chaplain Equivalent. Specialist role falling under the leadership of the Master of Sanctity, the Deacons are responsible for keeping the faith of the Chapter.
* **Interrogator-Deacon:** Unique to the Unforgiven, the Interrogator-Chaplains are a subset of the Chaplaincy and are responsible for interrogating captured foes. Most importantly, they are responsible for interrogating captured Fallen and turning them to the Dark Angels chapter.
* **Chief Infirmerer:** Chief Apothecary equivalent. As Chief Apothecary, the Master of the Helix is responsible for the Apothecarion and the larger health of the Chapter.
* **Infirmerer:** Apothecary Equivalent. Healers of the chapter. Responsible for fixing wounds and maintaining the purity of the chapter's gene-seed, Apothecaries hold ancient knowledge of astartes physiology.
* **Novice Infirmerer:** A Novice (Neophyte) who has been taken into the Apothecarion. Learning the ways of the Infirmerer, Novice Infirmerers may administer low-level treatment to wounded battle-brothers on the battlefield.
* **Chief Cellarer:** Chief Techmarine. Responsible for the Chapter's armory and the Cellarers (Techmarines) within it, the Chief Cellarer is not considered a part of the inner circle due to his dual allegiance to the Adeptus Mechanicus.
* **Cellarer:** Marines responsible for the maintenance and forging of the equipment within the Chapter's Armory. The Chapter trains its Cellarer on the Forge-World Auruvian in the Moseroth Sub-Sector instead of Mars.
* **Candidate-Master:** A specialized Drill Sargent who has not taken the Vow of Silence and may train Candidates and Novices (Initiates and Neophytes, respectively) of the Chapter. Candidate-Masters are only found within the 10th Company, and fall under the orders of the Master of Candidates (10th Company Master.)
* **Chief Librarian:** The Most Powerful Psyker of the Chapter and head of the Librarium. For unknown reasons, the Chief Librarian is not part of the chapter's inner circle, although Senior Members of the Librarius are still privy to the secrets of the Fall, but they may not partake in hunts for the Fallen.
* **Librarian:** The Psykers of the chapter, kept within the chapter's Librarium. The Chapter keeps a relatively small portion of Librarians, and they are rarely used in Battle.
	+ **Lexicanum:** Initiate Librarians with little battle experience.
	+ **Epistolary:** More Experienced and powerful Librarians who are well-trained in a psyker discipline.
	+ **Codicier:** Powerful and Well-Disciplined Librarians who are also privy to the secrets of the Fall. However, the chapter does not allow them to partake in hunts for the Fallen outside of scrying for the location of a Fallen or Group of Fallen.
* **Chamberlain:** Ancient Equivalent. Those who bear the banners of the Chapter and Companies into battle, they are highly respected and hold the rank of Prior. However, their duties rarely fall to command.
* **Sacrist:** A Battle-Brother, whether an officer or of the line, who has been ordained as allowed to break the vow of silence in the situations in which it is necessary. Once the vow is broken, a Sacrist must undergo a grueling and secretive ritual to return to their vow of silence.
* **Steward of Moseroth:** An elder officer (often a Sacrist Abbot or Candidate-Master) who rules as the Hand of the Archimandrite on Moseroth. In control of the Oblates and in direct control of the Almoners, the Steward of Moseroth is a position often held for revered but disabled Battle-Brothers. The Steward of Moseroth also acts as Chief Administrator for the Chapter, keeping detailed records of troop movements, casualties of battle, and the counts of each pool of Candidates and Novices.

### Line Ranks

* **Abbot:** Sergeant equivalent. The leader of an individual squad.
* **Heiromonk:** A Battle-Brother who is preparing to become an Abbot or other officer.
* **Battle-Brother:** The Basic unit of the Chapter. Each Battle-Brother forms the backbone of the entire chapter, and will fight and die in the name of the Emperor.
* **Novice:** Neophyte Equivalent. An intermediate between Candidate and Battle-Brother, the Novice is undegoing training to become a full Battle-Brother. As such, they have not taken their vows of silence.
* **Candidate:** Initiate Equivalent. One picked by the chapter to join, but has not begun the transformation process into an Astartes.

### Specialist Units & Formations

* **Lazarian Guard:** The 20 Astartes Charged as the Chapter's Honor Guard. Named after an Ancient Warrior, the Lazarian Guard carry Terranic Greatswords into Battle and hold Terminator Honors. The Colors of their Terminator suits match those of the chapter's.
* **Deathwing:** The Elite First Company. Comprised of solely Terminator squads, the Members of the Deathwing bear the bone-white coloring typical to the Deathwings of the Unforgiven.
* **Dreadwing:** The Veteran Second Company. Comprised of Devastators and Assault Bike Marines, the Dreadwing is unique to the Angels of Silence. The Dreadwing replaces the Ravenwing from conventional Unforgiven Chapters, and is used in hunts for the Fallen where overwhelming force is required.
* **Vanguard Company:** The Elite Third company is kept as a Vanguard Company, rather than the 10th company. While the 10th company remains a scout company, the 3rd is used as a veteran Vanguard Force, but is not privy to the secrets of the Fallen.

### Non-Astartes Ranks

* **Oblate:** Chapter Serf. One who has either failed the trials but has survived to become a serf, or one from Moseroth who has willingly joined the order. Oblates are not required to take vows of Silence, but some higher-ranking Oblates may.
* **Almoners:** Almoners are a special selection of Oblates who are chosen to Co-Rule settlements on Moseroth as representatives of the Chapter. Headed by the Astartes Steward of Moseroth, these Almoners work with the local Lords and Ladies of Settlements to secure a general peace on Moseroth, as well as guide in the selection process of new Candidates.

### Order of Battle

#### Headquarters

**Gathel Lunarane,**
**Archimandrite of the Angels of Silence Chapter**
**Chapter Champion**
**Lazarian Guard (Honour Guard)**
**Command Squad:**
**(Chapter Chamberlain, Interrogator-Deacon, Lexicanium, Infirmerer & Cellarer)**
**Archimandrite Gathel Lunarane,**
**Heguman Barachiel Nerun,**
**Commander of the Lazarian Guard, Equerry to the Grand Master**
**Heguman Zahareal Zadkel,**
**Commander of the 1st Company**
**Heguman Idravas Haradatis,**
**Commander of the 2nd Company**
**Heirodeacon Bezaliel Nephyros,**
***Master of Sanctity***
**Chief Librarian Jophiel Heraclist,**
***Master of Secrets***
**Chief Infirmerer Jequn Silir,**
***Master of the Apothecarion***
**Heguman Idravith Abderata,**
***Master of the Fleet***
**8 Hegumen (Captain Equivalent) of the 8 remaining companies**
**Chief Librarian Jophiel Heraclist,**
***Master of Secrets***
**The Chief Librarian is part of the Archimandrite's Council but NOT The Inner Circle for unknown reasons.**
Librarians
**Lexicaniums**
**Codiciers**
**Epistolaries**
**Acolytum** | **Chief Almoner Nadon Kazrane,**
***Steward of Moseroth***
**Servitors**
**Almoners**
**Administrative Support Staff**
**Belia Zakarate,**
***Master of the Forge***
**The Master of the Forge is NOT a member of the Inner Circle because of his shared allegiance to the Adeptus Mechanicus.**
**Cellarers**
**Servitors**
**Predators**
**Vindicators**
**Whirlwinds**
**Land Raiders** | **Hegumen Idravith Abderata,**
***Shattersoul* (Battle-Barge)**
**Battle Barges**
**Strike Cruisers**
**Rapid Strike Vessels**
**Chief Infirmerer Jequn Silir,**
***Master of the Apthecarion***
**Heirodeacon Bezaliel Nephyros,**
***Master of Sanctity***
**Interrogator-Deacons**

## Combat Doctrine

As successors to the brutal Dreadwing Protocol of the ancient Hexagrammaton, the Angels of Silence carry out the dirty work that other chapters may find dishonorable, disgusting, or overly brutal. For this, the chapter is known to often burn buildings, crops, and even entire planets down just to prevent them from falling into enemy hands. Silent bringers of death, they do not frown upon the use of Exterminatus to deal with a particularly sticky foe.

Further, the Angels of Silence are known to use particularly high amounts of Fire Support Marines and phosphex weaponry. This brutal weaponry, along with their eerie silence, has earned them a reputation as Angels who bring only terror and destruction. It is known among the systems that have seen the Angels of Silence that the skies burn, and even the tallest towers fall when they arrive.

However, despite their tendency for destruction, the Angels of Silence do generally limit their destruction when they can, as being unable to do so would show a lack of discipline. Targeted Assaults against Enemy strongpoints and supply depots are a favored tactic of the Chapter, and the destruction they can rain upon a single weak point will send ripples of fear throughout their foes.

The Angels of Silence are also known for their use of terror tactics. Striking fear into the very heart of their foe, they have been known to crucify both civilians and heretics as a signature mark of terror. Further, near-random massacres and the destruction of both military and civilian structures on rebelling worlds has earned them a reputation as Angels of Terror.

## Chapter Culture

The Angels of Silence have an ancient and complex culture, which its origins can be traced back to the I Legion "Dark Angels." Based on ancient codes of chivalry and secrecy, the chapter is a complex beast, and even after many lifetimes of scholarly research into the chapter, much is still left uncovered.

### Code of Silence

One of the most well-known aspects of the chapter is its extraordinarily well-maintained code of silence. An oath, taken when a neophyte is transformed into a fully-fledged battle-brother, maintains that no words nor noises shall pass the newly coined battle-brothers' lips, even until the day he dies.

One rumor about the code of silence is that newly accepted battle-brothers have their vocal chords removed after taking the pledge of silence. This practice is unconfirmed, as most outside observers of the act of taking the oath do not survive long.

### Language of the Mute

Despite taking vows of silence, each battle-brother must be able to relay information about enemy movements, tactics, and such. As so, the chapter long ago developed a means of non-verbal communication in the form of hand signals. This language is complex and has proved mostly undecipherable, even to the most talented of the Adeptus Administratum and the Logos Historica Verita have remained unable to decipher the code.

Further, when long-distance communication is required, the Angels of Silence use a series of non-verbal codes to send the message. These codes are equally complex as the language of hand signals but allow for the communication that is required on the battlefield. If communication between the Angels of Silence and another chapter (or order, regiment, etc) is required, a trusted serf, Neophyte, or Initiate-Master may make the verbal transmission. Should this prove impossible, a rare few are allowed to break the vow of silence for such an occasion, however the situation must be dire, and the Battle-Brother must be willing to go through a long, dark, and unknown ritual of purification after breaking the vow.

### Brotherhoods

Beyond the normal organization of companies and squads, there are also highly secretive and non-standard Brotherhoods in which Astartes band themselves to. The exact organization, levels, and types of these Brotherhoods are kept highly secret from outsiders, thus making it impossible to study.

### Relationship with The Fallen

Although their founding remains unknown, it is known that the Legion Civil war known as "The Fall" was still in the chapter's living memory when it was formed. As ripples of the deepest and darkest shame rang through the descendants of the Lion, each and every successor of the I Legion "Dark Angels" was bound to secrecy of their darkest hour, and to hunt down those who had betrayed Caliban.

The Angels of Silence are one such chapter that takes the events of the Fall and the carrying out of the Hunt with great Prejudice. Whenever even a hint that there may be a Fallen within the reach of the Chapter, they will send a contingent of veterans to investigate. Known for an almost eagerness to join Hunts for the Fallen, the Angels of Silence are strict adherents to the words of the Dark Angels when it comes to the search and hunt of the Fallen.

### Sacred Scrolls

As almost every Astartes in the chapter is barred from speaking, most spend their free time in silent meditation or studying Sacred scrolls from within the halls of the Eternal Sanctuary. These scrolls contain poetic or analytic descriptions of battles, chapter legends, biographies, traditions, and so much more.

Battle-Brothers are encouraged not only to study, but to copy and create new scrolls as well. It is this study and writing that acts as a form of silent meditation and record-keeping for the chapter. Such scrolls must pass by the Librarium before being approved for keeping, and some battle-brothers spend decades perfecting a specific scroll they may be creating.

The stories held by these scrolls are the heart and soul of the chapter's history. One such scroll, mandatory for Novices to study, lists the history of the Chapter's Archimandrites:

> *Lairon was the first, a Mythic Hero of Yore, Who slayed the Wolfshear Den Mother, and Died at Beth-Mazaar, Then Daguexander, his Equerry, rose to the head, And he conquered a dozen worlds before falling to the green-skins at Elmeroth, And Idravien, the master of the Third, Ruled to be six-hundred, before perishing at Moore.*

> *Accodwyr sounded the victory horn at Beth-Killay, Then, after slaying Gel-Soor, perished to the plague, Guioth took his place, seeking righteous revenge, And too fell to Oracles of Bones, at the place known as Beth-Etar, Baraqus then took the helm, and turned from that hellish hole, Call him a coward, but he saved ten-thousand lives.*

> *Bezaliel went to Beth-El-Neros along with his veteran sons, But failed to return, and none made it out alive, So Rhyllam took his place, conquering the world of Xenos, And none could withstand his blade, until he fell at Kate's Gate, Artumones took the sword, And fell to madness, until he was mercified at the hands of his equerry.*

> *Lluarnail saw the skies of red, Then faced his fate in the heat of battle at Cadia, Young Glaidan won the right of the Archimandrite, And served 300 more years before struck down by Word Bearers, Tor struck a crucial blow to the enemies of bone, But could not fight against the tide of Orks as Meckel-Zaar.*

> *Alaziah held the crown longest, 800 years or more, But fell to the sons of Curze at Rustmettle, Golon searched for the Mantle of Caliban, And fell during his search to a son of Perturabo, Then Brave Monus Came Along, and struck a crucial blow, To the sons of Lorgar, the thrice-damned killed him then.*

> *Clagor took the reigns for 400 years, But his wise age could not prevent another death at Cadia, So now there is Gathel, sing his praise some more, For he leads us into battle against two-hundred worlds that fell.*

## Chapter Beliefs

The Angels of Silence are known for both their muteness and their secretiveness, leaving much unknown about the chapter's inner workings. However, some of their beliefs have been extrapolated from decades of research by the Adeptus Administorum and Imperial Inquisition.

Their beliefs do, as expected, revolve around the very concept of silence itself. With each Battle-Brother taking vows of Silence once they reach acceptance within the chapter, and the strict measures to maintain it, the Chapter has shown a core belief that once one becomes a part of this order of Battle-Monks, they must accept one of the greatest sacrifices one can make while living: Losing their Ability to Speak.

### Worship of the Lion

The Angels of Silence are also known to fight with Great Conviction in their Faith. Much like their forebears, they are known to have a certain level of Primarch Worship, even though such worship is silent. Although nothing can be said in the ways of if they have accepted the Imperial Creed or have rejected it, the Angels of Silence are known to place great value on worshipping the Lion.

This worship of the Primarch has come in many forms, and the Angels of Silence appear to hold a unique Reverence of their Primarch not seen in most other chapters. Although Primarch worship is not uncommon among Adeptus Astartes Chapters, the Angels of Silence appear to not only make the Lion a God, but a supreme Being almost on Par with the Emperor.

## Deathwatch Service

The Angels of Silence, due to their unique nature of taking Vows of Silence, have not taken up the Apocryphon Oath to serve within the Deathwatch. This is not out of disrespect towards the stalwart organization, rather, a necessity as the Angels of Silence are forbidden from speaking, and the Rites of renewing the vows of a Sacrist cannot be done outside of Moseroth.

## Chapter Recruitment

The recruitment process of the Angels of Silence is a relatively simple affair compared to other Astartes Chapters. Although the trials of a Novice are long and difficult, they are not extraordinarily complex.

Candidates, the chapter name for Aspirants and Initiates, are drawn from the strong, pre-teen boys of Moseroth. Using a festival of strength as a cover for chapter recruitment, Candidates are pitted against each other in various types of duels, both with weapons and without. The strongest who make the top are considered for recruitment by the Chapter's Chaplains.

Those who are chosen will be taken away in the night by a chaplain. It is because of this method that selection is considered a point of fear for a candidate, who is permanently removed from their home and forced to begin training as an Astartes. It is this fear that will be hardened by a decade of training and turned into the drive of a true-born Angel of Silence.

Once candidates arrive at the Eternal Sanctuary, they must pass various feats of strength, some safe, others much more deadly, to prove their worthiness as potential Novices of the Chapter. Those who fail will either perish in the attempt, be converted into a servitor, or become a serf of the Chapter. Those who pass will begin the long, arduous path of becoming an Astartes, and will be granted the title Novice.

Novices, after receiving their title, will be broken into groups of 25 to 50 and assigned a Candidate-Master who will teach them in the ways of an Astartes and the Chapter. These groups will slowly thin as various combat duels and trials of combat separate the wheat from the chaff. It is those who survive the training and prove themselves worthy who will complete transformation into a Battle-Brother and take the vow of silence. Those who fail most often become Oblates or Servitors.

## Chapter Gene-Seed

Like all successors of the Dark Angels, the Angels of Silence are known to have pure gene-seed. However, the dark, brooding nature of the Dark Angels has passed on to the chapter.

One possible but unconfirmed flaw in the gene-seed is that the Angels of Silence may actually lack the organs after transformation to speak. However, such a possibility has not been confirmed, neither by the chapter nor by the Magus Biologis itself.

## Notable Members

* **Archimandrite Gathel Lunarane:** The Current Archimandrite (Chapter Master) of the Angels of Silence, Gathel Lunarane Assumed Command of his chapter not long after the start of the 13th Black Crusade. Succeeding Archimandrite Clagor Molochail, Gathel has already proven himself a noble and wise commander. Formerly Hegumen of the 5th Company, Gathel was chosen above his brothers for his strict code of honor. Already participating in the Indomitus Crusade, Gathel has ensured order where he can, and has rained death upon his enemies. As Archimandrite of the Chapter, he has accomplished feats that would take previous Archimandrites Lifetimes to achieve in just a decade.
* **Chief Librarian Jophiel Heraclist:** The current Chief Librarian of the Angels of Silence, Jophiel Heraclist is considered to be introverted, well beyond even Dark Angels standards. As Chief Librarian, he has been placed in charge of the chapter's librarius, but has been cut out of the chapter's Hunts for the Fallen for unknown reasons. Like most Librarians of the chapter, it is believed that he is untrustworthy, and is thus only barely immersed in the secrets of the Fall. As Chief Librarian, he has entered battle on numerous occassions, and has struck down numerous foes, including the Great Unclean One known as Pusslepox.
* **Chief Almoner Nadon Kazrane:** Chief Almoner and Steward of Moseroth, Nadon Kazrane is ancient by Astartes standards at 778 years old. Removed from active duty after recieving permanent damage to his Spine that left him bound to a support system, Nadon Kazrane is known for his wise and fair actions as Steward of Moseroth. In charge of the non-Astartes Almoners and Oblates, as well as being the voice of the Archimandrite in the chapter's direct rule of Moseroth, Nadon Kazrane has acted as steward for 150 years, and has personally over seen the recruitment trials of over Ten Dozen Candidate Pools.
* **Chief Cellarer Belia Zakarte:** The Chapter's Master of the Forge, Belia Zakarte has serviced the chapter's Armorium for 352 years. Like all Techmarines of the chapter, Belia Zakarte was not trained on Mars, but rather unorthodoxly trained on the nearby Forge-World of Auruvian. Considered to be a genius Techmarine, Belia Zakarte has fought on the field of battle countless times since his induction into the Chapter. When he enters into battle, he will ride in the relic Rhino known as the *Crusher of San-Hel-Bar.*
* **Chief Infirmerer Jequn Silir:** Chief Infirmerer of the Angels of Silence, Jequn Silir has earned his position through many years of patching up wounds that should not have been able to be fixed, or healing those from mortal wounds who should have died. Earning his rites as an Infirmerer, Jequn Silir almost did not survive the transformation into an Astartes, and still bears the scars of the procedures that narrowly saved his life. As Chief Infirmerer, he is responsible for the carrying out of the Crossing of the Rubicon Primaris of his fellow battle-brothers. However, due to his own medical issues relating to his near-failed transformation into an Astartes, it is a path that he himself cannot take.
* **Heirodeacon Bezaliel Nephyros:** As Heirodeacon of the Angels of Silence, Bezaliel Nephyros has shown to be a man of great faith and greater conviction. In Command of the chapter's Deacons (Chaplains) and Interrogator-Deacons (Interrogator-Chaplains), Bezaliel has a harsh personality and expects near-perfection amongst his Brothers. Training the Deacons of the Chapter in the ways of the Chaplaincy, Bezaliel expects nothing less than the full effort from his cohort.
* **Heguman Zahareal Zadkel:** Commander of the Elite and Veteran 1st Company "Deathwing", as well as holding title as Master of the Keep, Zahareal Zadkel was born out of the fires of the 13th Black Crusade. Like the Archimandrite, Zahareal Zadkel replaced his predecessor after their death on Cadia. Stoic and Knightly, Zahareal is known for his attitude of confidence, one that has earned him the respect of the chapter. Also known for prosecuting the Siege of Hive 23-C on Lacigo Minor, Zahareal has quickly earned his place as Heguman of the Deathwing. As Master of the Keep, Zahareal is responsible for the protection of the chapter's Fortress-Monastery, the Eternal Sanctuary. As the elite 1st Company is rarely called upon, he has maintained this through leaving at least two squads of Deathwing Terminators to Guard the Fortress-Monastery when the majority of the 1st company is called away.
* **Heguman Idravis Heradatis:** Commander of the Veteran 2nd Company "Dreadwing", and serving as the chapter's Master of the Watch, Idravis Heradatis rose to his position at the relatively young age of 120, proving himself to be the perfect leader of the Chapter's Dreadwing. A Fierce and terroristic individual, he wears the skulls of his enemies in an attempt to strike fear into the foe. As commander of the Dreadwing, Idravis Heraditis has earned the nickname "Dread Bringer" for his many campaigns of pure destruction. Having overseen the executions or crucifications of countless heretics and civilians, Idravis Heradatis is known to be the most feared Heguman within the Chapter.
* **Heguman Ereburn Nerane:** Commander of the Vanguard 3rd Company, "Avengers", and Master of the Arsenal, Ereburn Nerane is a figure of hope among the chapter. Having been presumed lost on countless occasions, Ereburn Nerane heads the vanguard actions of the chapter. Every time he is thought lost, he has appeared again, as if rising from the dead to fight another day. This history has made him not only the Commander, but total figurehead of the 3rd Company.
* **Heguman Idravith Abderata:** Commander of the 4th Company "Unbroken Brotherhood" and Master of the Fleet, Idravith Abderata serves aboard the Battle-Barge *Shattersoul* when not on the ground. A loyal battle-brother through and through, he has vowed never to leave a fellow Astartes of the chapter behind.
* **Heguman Sagriffire Othatis:** Commander of the 5th Company "Sons of Sin" and Master of the Marches, Sagriffire Othatis is a tempermental Heguman who is known to be quick to anger. Despite centuries of self-meditation and his vows of silence, Sagriffire Othatis is known to conduct his wars with great prejudice and treats his company as harshly. Having been turned down for Archimandrite by his brothers, and denied the traditional offering of becoming a Sacrist, Sagriffire Othatis is likely to die in a blaze of fury.
* **Heguman Briestram the Blind:** Commander of the 6th Company "Stone Scions" and Master of the Reserves, Briestram the Blind earned his title after losing both of his eyes during the Tyranid Attack on Auruvian. Having had them replaced with cybernetic implants, Briestram voluntarily stepped down from his prestigious position as Heguman of the 1st Company to become Master of the Reserves. An honorable Man, Briestram is the second oldest Astartes in the Chapter after Heguman Idravis Heradatis.
* **Heguman Pehem Annus:** Commander of the 7th Company "Knights of Moseroth", and Chief Vicatelleur, Pehem Annus is the youngest Hegumen of the chapter at this time. At 274, He has seen his fair share of conflict. Born as a Cobbler's Son on Moseroth, his might was unparalleled during his Festival of Strength. Like all Candidates of the Angels of Silence, he was kidnapped in the night and chosen to become a Novice. When Pehem became a full Battle-Brother, he became a Sargent after only one battle, skipping the rank of Heiromonk. A Fast Learner, Pehem Annus spends most of his time practicing with his sword.
* **Heguman Llerleon Erador:** Commander of the 8th Company "Dark Brotherhood" and serving as the chapter's Lord Executioner, Llerleon Erador is a man who prides himself with each battle won and each heretic he crucifies. Preferring to stay in his position, he has denied offers to be promoted multiple times, his only regret being that he is not Captain of the 2nd Company.
* **Heguman Rielloc Erun:** Commander of the 9th Company "Keepers of the Key" and Master of the Relics, he is responsible for working in tandem with the chapter's Chaplaincy to maintain the condition and usefulness of Chapter Relics. Further, as Heguman of the 9th Company, he has provided support to over a score of campaigns, battles, and other engagements. A man of mystery, none quite remember when he joined the chapter, aside from that he had become the Heguman of the 9th Company before Clagor Molochail was Archimandrite.
* **Heguman Erelyd Holgas:** Commander of the 10th Company "Novitiate" and Master of Candidates, Erelyd Holgas is the only Heguman not bound by the Vows of Silence. Due to the unique nature of the 10th Company as a scout company, it's Heguman must be able to converse with recruits before they have fully learned the language of the Mute, thus meaning he must be able to speak. It is because of this that he has become the Diplomat of the Chapter, acting as Chapter Representative when they must be in contact with other Chapters of the Adeptus Astartes. His diplomatic nature has aided him in this pursuit, allowing him to maintain good relations with chapters that would otherwise find the Angels of Silence utterly disturbing and untrustworthy.
* **Abbot Evadoc Errus:** Sargent of the 3rd Company's 6th Squad, Evadoc Errus has earned status as the Hero of Bentus Five, when his squad was entirely cut off from the rest of the Imperium's Forces. Bringing his squad bravely through enemy Territory, he managed to destroy the main Barracks and Armor Depot of the Ork Forces, allowing the Imperial Forces a large reprieve.

## Chapter Fleet

* ***Shattersoul* (Battle) Barge)**: The Flagship Battle-Barge of the Angels of Silence. Believed to hail from the Great Crusade, *Shattersoul* acts as the vital command center during campaigns in which the Angels of Silence are involved in.
* ***Absolution's Hymn* (Battle-Barge)**
* ***Incarnadine Lex*  (Battle-Barge)**
* ***Umbrea Mare* (Battle-Barge)**

## Chapter Relics

* ***Sword of Gwaydwyn***: Relic Power Sword dating back to Early M32. Formerly belonging to chapter Champion and Later Chapter Chamberlain Gwaydwyn Adnazoss, the Sword of Gwaydwyn has been passed down from Chapter Chamberlain to Chapter Chamberlain. It is currently held by Pereselus Apharel.
* ***Goblet of Souls***: An Ancient Goblet said to have once belonged to a member of the Lion's Inner Circle during the Great Crusade, the Goblet of Souls is brought out only for the most important occasions and meetings of the chapter's Inner Circle. It belongs to the Chapter's Archimandrite.
* ***Emeraldite Shield***: An ancient breaching shield, this relic once belonged to the Angels of Repentance until they gifted it to the Angels of Silence. Scarred and Marked from over 500 Battles, the Emeraldite Shield belongs to the 3rd Company's Champion. Decorated in the ancient Symbolism of the I Legion, the Emeraldite Shield is strung up with the skulls of heretics who had fallen to it's master.
* ***Lancerwar's Melta***: An Ancient Mult-Melta once belonging to chapter Legend Lancerwar, It is held within the chapter's 2nd Company as their most important relic weapon. Having burned thousands of heretics and Xenos in battle, the Multi-Melta is plastered with Purity Seals and is blessed by the Chapter's Chief Cellarer before Battle.

## Chapter Appearance

### Chapter Colours

The Angels of Silence wear primarily Caliban Green power armor, with the insets of the Pauldrons, Helmet, and Backpack colored black. The Imperius or Aquila on the chest is white. The Lenses on the Helmet are colored a deep red. A Symbol on the right Pauldron indicates squad specialty (Tactical, Devastator, Assault, etc) and the left knee indicates the company (1st Company, 2nd Company, etc.)

Like most successors of the Dark Angels, the Angels of Silence maintain use of the same squad, officer, and company markings of the Dark Angels Chapter. However, the sole change in this pattern is the replacement of the 2nd Company's Ravenwing icon with that of the Dreadwing.

### Chapter Badge

The Chapter heraldry of the Angels of Silence conists of a large stylised Great Eye, meant to represent divine providence, whereby the eye of the God-Emperor watches over humanity. This central symbol is surrounded by six wings of an angelic Seraphim. Each pair of the Seraphim's wings has a different purpose and meaning. Two of the six wings sweep upwards; two sweep outwards to fly; and the remaining two cross each other. The two wings that sweep upwards serves to express worship of the Lion, while the two crossing one another represent humility before the Master of Mankind. The Chapter's heraldry is white with black detailing of the wings and eye, centered upon a black field.

## Notable Quotes

### About the Angels of Silence

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## Gallery

Angels of Silence Battle-Brother of the 3rd Company, 9th Battleline Squad.Angels of Silence Battle-Brother of the 2nd Company ("Dreadwing"), 7th Fire Support Squad, wielding a rare and deadly, relic Volkite Caliver (Mars 'Omega' Pattern).