Angels of Repentance

Angels of Repentance Armorial with chapter iconography.

Angels of Repentance Firstborn Marine, Battleline, 4th Company, 6th Battleline Squad.

## Space Marine Chapter

### **Allegiance**

Imperium of Man
(*Fedelitas Tenebrae*)

### **Founding**

Unknown (Officially)
(Chapter Claims 2nd Founding status, however, Imperial records contradictorily state both 2nd and 3rd Founding status.)

### **Successor of**

Dark Angels (Disputed)
(Lion El'Johnson lineage.)

### **Homeworld**

Caanan (Formerly)
N/A; Fleet-Based

### **Fortress-Monastery**

*Sacrum Incarnadine* (Ramilies-Class Star Fortress)

### **Allies**

The Bond of Seraphim Chapters
Astartes Medrari

### **Number of Marines**

**As of 013.M42**
Imperium Sanctus: 212 Astartes
Imperium Nihilus: ~800 Astartes

### **Battle cry**

"Only in Death Does Duty End!", "I Repent!", "Shame is Eternal! Forgiveness is Few!", and "For the God-Emperor!"

### Successor Chapter(s)

None

The **Angels of Repentance** are a Semi-*Codex Astartes*-compliant Loyalist Space Marine Chapter whom claims to have been created during the 2nd Founding from the lineage of the ancient Dark Angels. Known to be extraordinarily secretive, the Angels of Repentance Hold a vast Librarium that outshines the Archives of some Shrine Worlds. Although they claim to be both from the 2nd Founding and successors of the Dark Angels, records pertaining to both have either been lost, destroyed, or tampered with. It is unknown if the chapter wishes to hide its heritage, whether it be from the Dark Angels or something more heretical, however, the Angels of Repentance are privy to the secrets of the Legion Civil War known as the Fall. However, some successors of the Dark Angels do not recognize the Angels of Repentance as a fellow member of the Unforgiven, although the Dark Angels themselves have not spoken on the matter.

## Chapter History

With it's history as an early and probably successor of the Dark Angels, the Angels of Repentance claim to be successors of the ancient Stormwing Protocol of the Hexagrammaton. While the chapter history undoubtedly starts with the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, where some records point towards 8th Stormwing Brotherhood as being direct Ancestors of the chapter, most point to the mythical Crusade Repentia as the starting point of the Chapter.

### Great Crusade

Very little survives from the Pre-Horus Heresy events for what would become the Angels of Repentance. What does survive is a group of 300 Astartes, part of the Stormwing, of unknown name. This band of Astartes was part of an unnamed secret order within the Dark Angels Legion.

Due to records kept within the darkest halls of the chapter's Librarius, as well as Apothecarion records also kept there, A link between some of the Chapter's founding-era Astartes and this Secret order have been found. It is unknown if these records have been falsified or not.

This brotherhood is believed to have fought in the Rangdan Xenocides. Again, spotty records make this claim shaky and possibly a lie set up by the chapter.

### The Horus Heresy

##### Battle of Metharel Diablo

The Most notable battle of the Horus Heresy that remains in chapter records. A Detachment of Stormwing and Deathwing Astartes of the Dark Angels Legion engaged a detachment of Night Lords on the Manufactorum world of Metharel Diablo.

While little remains known of this conflict, it is considered significant to the chapter as the believed primogenitors to the Chapter began wearing what is described as, "*A crux of azure make and color, a pendant that the Astartes [of the Brotherhood] began using as a good luck charm for good fortune in battle... When approached about it, the Secrecy of such an ask became known."*

##### Destruction of Caliban

The destruction of Caliban is pinpointed as where an obsession with Repentance and seeking forgiveness began. The creation of the Fallen Angels and the disappearance of the Lion hit many of the Dark Angels Hard.

However, for a group of Astartes, it was a hit they would never recover from. A group of the Astartes vowed revenge an eternity of Repentance in the name of the Lion.

### Founding

Although their exact founding remains disputed, the Angels of Repentance are known to have been founded in one of the Earliest foundings: The Original 2nd Founding and the Ancient 3rd Founding.

The Chapter itself claims 2nd Founding Status, personally citing its relatively large armory of relic terminator armor and weapons of Terranic Origin. However, errors in Administratum Record Keeping state the chapter as both the 2nd and 3rd foundings. The Apocrypha of Davio, the uncompleted record of all 2nd Founding Chapters, is not known to list the Angels of Repentance, but does list its first Grand Master, Yahribol Astelir, as a Chapter Master of an Unnamed Chapter.

### Crusade Repentia

When the Angels of Repentance first appear in Imperial Records, they were already on a crusade against an unnamed chaos warband, believed to have been remnants of the Death Guard. It is the sector they were chased to, the deeply isolated Medrari Sector, that would become the home of the Angels.

A brutal campaign, the isolated nature of the the Sector meant that the Angels were on their own. As they went from planet to planet, some surrendered immediately, while others became ruthless campaigns of vengeance. The First Angel of Death to fall on campaign was Battle-Brother Haniel Magrail, now known as the Nameless Saint, fell during the brutal Oclior VIII Campaign of the Crusade.

The Crusade Repentia saw the Angels of Repentance fighting against many flavors of foe. From the Death Guard traitors who had lead them there, to the lost and the damned that had already scoured many planets, to the Ork Presence that would soon grow even further, the work of the Chapter was cut out.

As more and more planets were brought back into Imperial Compliance, imperial support forces began to build up, allowing the Angels of Repentance to step back somewhat. Although still the clear leaders of the crusade, Imperial Guard Regiments were able to take over the planet landing campaigns that highlighted the crusade.

It would eventually close out in 312.M31, or at least that is what Chapter Records may claim. However, the scouring of the Medrari Sector was not yet over, and it is believed that this end was mainly so that the Angels of Repentance could re-organize their forces.

### The Era of Scouring

The Era of Scouring was a period of constant crusading within the Medrari Sector, spearheaded by the Angels of Repentance and backed by the Imperial Loyalist forces of the sector. The Chapter would become commanders, and their stormwing tactics would prove useful in denying enemies their interstellar supply chains.

##### The Crusade Secundus

The Crusade Secundus was the counter-crusade to an Ork WAAAAGH! in the Endios Gates sub-sector. A sizeable WAAAAGH!, the Crusade Secundus was ultimately one of a series of crusades and counter-crusades against Ork Presence within the Sector.

One of the biggest battles of the Crusade Secundus would be the Battle over the Forge World Dula. A vital lynchpin in the Imperial Defenses, Dula began to take the brunt of the WAAAAGH! when Warboss Vorbok Skulltaka concentrated his forces on the Forge World. Thus began a brutal, 4-year long campaign to wipe out all Ork Presence from Dula, which proved costly.

Ultimately, 75 Astartes are labelled as being slain during this crusade, all from various companies. A regiment of the Imperial Guard, hailing from the world of Mendetish, was also labelled as being destroyed.

##### Vax Xenocide

The Vax were a nomadic, space-faring race of Reptillian appearance. During a migration between the Luthenneum and Vernaal sub-sectors, a Xenocide was declared on them by the Angels of Repentance. This Xenocide was known to be short and savage, a fine testament to the boarding tactics of the Chapter. Some relics of this mostly forgotten campaign, namely skulls of the Vax, remain within the Chapter's Librarius and Reclusium.

### 1st Black Crusade

The 1st Black Crusade is a known turning point for the Chapter, or at least by it's claims. Not only did it bring the Angels of Repentance out of the Medrari Sector for the first time since their proclaimed founding, it also was a turbulent time as they lost their Chapter Master, Yahribol Astelir.

When Abaddon the Despoiler started his first black crusade in his attempt to prove that he was the successor of Horus, The Angels were called into the action on Multiple Fronts.

The First of these fronts was in the Medrari Sector itself. A chaos incursion coming out from the Varros Rift, a dangerous War Storm located near the gates of the sector, began to take back the nearby worlds, and reversed the Centuries of Fighting that took place on Ynnach, a world shrouded by the storm. The 5th and 7th Companies were Requisitioned to defend this position while the rest of the chapter was called elsewhere.

The Second front that the Angels would find themselves on would be the Cadian Front itself. The 1st, 4th, 8th, and 9th Companies were all requistioned to this front, helping in the brutal fight to contain the forces of Chaos from breaking the Cadian Gate. It is here that Grand Master Yahribol Astelir was slain, and many say that it was Abbadon himself that committed this foul act. The 4th Company also proved itself as the proud company it is today, fighting back on a dozen ships that had slipped out of the eye of terror onto this brutal campaign.

The Third and Final front that the Angels found themselves on was the so-called Task Force Valeria, a counter-strike force hoping to drive the Black Legion from the occupied worlds. The 2nd, 3rd, and 6th Companies were requisitioned to this task force, where they would chase down the fleet that had occupied these worlds.

It was the Cadian Front that would prove the most deadly to the chapter. It was here that many were struck down, including the Grand Master Himself, Yahribol Astelir. This great tragedy sent shockwaves throughout the chapter, and many years of deliberation and mourning would occur.

### Time of Rebirth

The Time of Rebirth was hallmarked by a consistent growth within the Chapter, as it was able to settle down

### The Forging

##### The Astropath Wars

During the Astropath Wars, the Angels of Repentance are known to have sided with The Alliance of Astropathic Choirs known as "The Singers in the Void", up until the Alliance's civil war and fall to chaos.

#### War of the Confessor

Whilst the Angels of Repentance would not be directly involved in the War of the Confessor, they would directly feel its effects. While it would take a few decades for the changes to overtake the chapter, the coming of the Imperial Cult and it's integrations had only become inevitable.

#### The Great Change

The Great Change was a period of chapter culture in which the Imperial Cult was becoming widely accepted and the Lectitio Divinatus was completely integrated into the chapter. It was marked by a period of increased Zealotry, and it is possible that the Angels of Repentance pledged themselves to the Ecclesiarchy at this time.

With the integration of the Imperial Cult into the chapter, the already zealous chapter became a hand of the Ecclesiarchy, especially in the veiled Medrari Sector. The Chaplains, who had already been boasting the words of the Emperor, became full-blown warrior priests, Apothecaries now blessed each vial of gene-seed, battle-brothers began reciting ecclesiarchical prayers in battle.

### Nova Terra Interregnum

#### The Vox Wars

The Vox Wars were a series of Hunts for the Fallen that were disguised as crusades in Segmentum Pacificus. It is noted that a total of 32 Fallen were brought into Repentance during one of these Wars.

#### Death of Samael the Righteous

Samael Barachiel, otherwise known as Samael the Righteous, was a 4th Company Captain who proved himself to be one of the most zealous that the chapter had ever seen. In his 732 years of service to the chapter, he fought in countless crusades, and was the commander of Task Force Aliteri during the Vox Wars.

His death would send two waves of ripples across the Chapter.

The First of these Waves would be the physical loss to the Chapter. Losing such a champion would set back the prowess of the chapter by a large margin, and he had also not appointed a successor from his lieutenants.

The Second was a spiritual wave. For 30 years, the Angels of Repentance would spend their time in mourning of the loss of the Emperor's Great Champion of Penitence.

### Age of Apostasy

#### Vexellus Campaign

The Vexellus Campaign was a brutal campaign fought in an unknown sub-sector in Segmentum Obscusus. Involving the Vexellus, Kanzach, Jerahore, Chaspo, and Taygios systems, the Campaign started after a squad of 1st Company Terminators disappeared on the World of Vexellus in the aptly-named Vexellus System. Due to the loss of Terminator Armor, the 1st, 4th, and 7th Companies were requisitoned to the Campaign.

### Age of Redemption

#### Redemptionist Integration

As the Angels of Repentance dived deeper and deeper into the teachings of the Imperial Cult, the Redemptionist Cults were slowly integrated into the chapter. As the Age of Apostasy ended, many battle-brothers believed the chapter to be wanting in service to the God-Emperor, and the Batch of Aspirants, recorded as Aspirant Group GCX-003 by the Apothecarion, had no small part in the redemptionist Integration.

Mostly Hailing from the Cardinal Shrine World of St. Sarona and the Hive World of Tribute, two places where redemptionist cults held a great amount of power, this batch of Aspirants brought in the ideals of the Redemptionist Cults.

### The Waning

#### The Tarot Crusades

The Tarot Crusades were a series of crusades headed by the Angels of Repentance. Spurred on by a series of readings of the Emperor's Tarot, the Tarot Crusades were semi-succesful, managing to weaken some of the various threats to the Imperium, whilst also suffering a great cost to multiple chapters of Adeptus Astartes and Imperial Guard Regiments.

### Time of Ending

The Time of Ending, despite it's heretical namesake, was one of the most eventful eras for the chapter. From the Inquisitorial War for Dawn, to the 13th Black Crusade, the 41st Millennium proved to be a time of war, struggle, and zealous faith for the chapter.

#### War for Dawn

The War for Dawn was a tragedy that stuck the entirety of the Medrari Sector. Originally a feud over recruiting rights from the feudal world of Dawn, it became a localized civil war. Due to the isolation of the sector, the Imperium was mostly unaware of the war, and the Angels of Repentance were absent until the last act of the War.

### 13th Black Crusade

The 13th Black Crusade would prove to be a pivotal time for the Angels of Repentance. With the Black Fleet of Abaddon slipping from it's moorings, the Angels of Repentance were called, in full strength, to counter the assault on the Cadian Gate.

A garrison of 25 Astartes, namely the Chief Apothecary, Master of the Forge, and some Initiates and Scout Marines, along with thousands of chapter serfs, were left behind to Keep watch aboard the *Sacrum Incarnadine.* Any attempt to move the Ramilies-Class Starfortress that had long served as their fortress monastery would delay the deployment of the Chapter, and thus, it was left in orbit around Canaan.

With the entire chapter sequestered, save for those left to garrison the Fortress-Monastery, the Angels of Repentance would prove valuable. Performing hundreds of ship-boarding Actions within just the first few hours of their arrival, they would be used to delay various ships of Abbadon the Despoiler's deadly black fleet.

Whilst brutal Fighting was taking place on the Planet Cadia itself, the Angels of Repentance were in the void. From ship to ship, each battle was as brutal as the ones on the ground,

### Era Indomitus

Due to the creation of the Great Rift, The Angels of Repentance have been split into three groups, all claiming to be the head of the chapter. The First group is the garrison of Astartes left behind aboard the *Sacrum Incarnadine*, in orbit around Caanan. This group numbers around 25 Astartes, including the Chief Apothecary and Chief Librarian, as well as a handful of supporting Astartes. They are attempting to re-build the chapter, believing to be the only remaining forces of the Chapter. Despite their small size, they have refused to diffuse into other chapters.

The second group claiming to be the Angels of Repentance is the 7th Company. Having been called to fight for Cadia, the 7th Company numbers 78 Astartes, and fought upon the front lines of Cadia. Evacuated before the destruction of Cadia, The 7th Company was the only company to not be dragged through the Rift. Recruited as part of the Counter-Crusade, the 7th Company was reinforced with Primaris Marines after the resurrection of Guilliman.

The third and final group claiming to be the Angels of Repentance are the 9 companies that were thrown to the far side of the Great Rift. Headed by Grand Master Sidriel Astroval, this Group would make up the largest of the three, and would be stranded in the Imperium Nihilus after the opening of the Great Rift.

#### The Rift Crusade

The Rift Crusade is one of the many crusades attempting to cross the Great Rift. For the Angels of Repentance, this crusade is attempting to cross back into the main Imperium, and back to the Beloved world of Caanan. Along the Way, the Angels of Repentance desperately attempted to maintain numbers by recruiting from the worlds that they had come across, althout it was still a bleeding fight.

## Notable Campaigns

* **The Crusade Repentia (Unknown Date.M31-312.M31)** - The Crusade Repentia was a semi-mythical crusade in which the Angels of Repentance chapter of Astartes first show up in Imperial Records. A scouring of its own, it focused on bringing back the shrouded, backwater sector Medrari into Imperial Compliance. Although the starting date of this penitent crusade is unknown, it is known that many chapter legends, secrets, and traditions would come to fruition at this time.
* **The Crusade Secundus (533.M31-564.M31)** - The Crusade Secundus, also known as WAAAAGH! Endios, was a counter-crusade against the Ork Invasion of the Endios Gates sub-sector by Ork Warboss Vorgbok and his coalition of clans, the "Killa Krew." In a crusade that lasted for 31 years, and would drain local resources for the next century, the Warboss and his underling clans would be killed, defeated, and otherwise forced to withdraw.
* **Scouring of Verona (602.M31)** - The Scouring of Verona was a campaign of destruction that the Angels of Repentance were tasked with. The Hive World of Verona had become covered in a brutal civil war between the newly-formed Imperial Cult and Chaos Cults, forcing the Angels to intervene. It is seldom talked about within the modern chapter, namely because it is believed that members of the Imperial Cult were killed by the Angels, possibly adding on to the concept of Repentance.
* **Boarding of the *Unearned Salvation* (349.M37)** - The Boarding of the *Unearned Salvation* was a boarding action carried out shortly after the Watchers of Anarchy were revealed to be a chapter comprised of the treacherous Fallen Angels. Three boarding pods, carrying two veteran squads, a squad of Penitent Guard, and the Grand Master, boarded the traitorous craft.
* **Vexellus Campaign (113.M38-121.M38)** -
* **Black Crusade of Martyri the Red (222.M41-245.M41)** - The Black Crusade of Martyri the Red was the Inaugural Crusade of the Warlord of the Renegade Blood Raptors chapter. When the Blood Raptors betrayed the Imperium, they travelled into the Varros Rift before striking at Sector Medrari. In the 23-Year long Black Crusade, Dedicated to Khorne, the Era of Waning showed true within the sector. The Angels of Repentance would play a vital part in preventing the Chaos Fleet from attacking various Imperial Naval stations within the sector. On one notable encounter, the Angels of Repentance 4th Company 2nd Squad sacrificed themselves to blow up the chaos battleship *Sinisteris Totalis*.

## Chapter Home World

### Caanan

Caanan is the world given to the Angels of Repentance. Although it no longer acts as a homeworld to the chapter, it is still their primary recruiting world.

Caanan is a feral world covered in River Deltas, mountain ranges, huge swamps, and large deserts. Many different tribes are scattered across the planet, and wars are fought over patches of fertile land. The general dry climate of the mountain ranges and inland areas of the continents are easily contrasted to the massive swamps and river deltas that cover the coastal regions.

The populace of Caanan lives in between both the Iron and Bronze ages. Sometimes, an alliance of tribes will break apart into infighting, only to flag for peace and re-join together around the time of a local festival. This unstable environment leads to create a hardened folk who are used to never-ending battle and struggle.

Under the distant influence of the Angels of Repentance, the tribes of Caanan were adopted into the Imperial Cult.

#### The Forbidden Rock

The Forbidden Rock was the Fortress-Monastery of the Angels of Repentance up until their acquisition of the Ramilies-Class Star Fortress, the *Sacrum Incarnadine*. Built into one of the tallest Mountains on Caanan, it has long lied abandoned. All but a select few of the chapter are barred from ever entering the Forbidden Rock, and the inhabitants of Caanan, equally so.

### Fortress-Monastery

The Fortress-Monastery of the Angels of Repentance is the Ramilies-Class Star Fortress, the *Sacrum Incarnadine*. Serving as the Fortress-Monastery since the time of the Chapter's founding, how it was acquired by the chapter remains a mystery.

Its massive halls and many corridors serve as housing, training ground, chapel, armory, and many such functions for the Chapter. Often in the Orbit of Caanan, it has been known to be moved, especially into the largest of battles that the Chapter has been involved in.

#### Hall of Eternity

"*Within the Hall of Eternity, Chapter master and Initiate are interred alike. There is no sanctification between them. When one is dead, the only defining factor is their repentance.*"
— Grand Master Chazaqiel Redlist
The Hall of Eternity is one of the most sacred places of the Chapter. It contains all of the Crypts and Mausoleums of the Chapter, And all battle-brothers will be interred there when their physical service to the Emperor is complete.

Although many rituals are unknown, what is known is how one is interred within the Hall of Eternity. When a Battle-Brother falls in battle, and his body can be recovered, he will be given the Rites of Forgiveness. After such, he is draped in a Dark Blue-Colored Cloak, a parchment with their name, time of life, and a list of their greatest deeds and campaigns attached to it. There, they will sit in a row of endless pews, along with the fellow fallen of their company, to sit in repentance for all time.

Some, however, may prove to be more worthy than the standard brother. These men will be interred in a Company Crypt, along with fellow heroes of their company. Arms crossed and laying on their backs, they will be sealed into the Crypt with their Name inscribed onto the capping stone. Others, however, may be given individual Reliquaries. Their bones will be interred in a sort of shrine, attended by Servo-Skulls singing the most mournful of hymns. This honor is most often given to Company Captains.

For those whose bodies could not be recovered, their names will be inscribed on the Pillar of the Bodiless, a Massive column split into 10 sections, placed near the head of the Hall of Eternity.

Should a Dreadnought be retired, they too will be interred within the Hall. The Procedure for this is kept behind too many layers of secrets and complexities to be truly known.

#### Reliquary

The Reliquary is one of the most secretive areas of the Fortress-Monastery. Only Chaplains, and some sanctioned Librarians, are allowed to enter the Reliquary. The Reliquary is two, separate rooms on opposite sides of the Fortress-Monastery.

The Reliquary Armorium contains only Relic Weapons, such as Power Swords, suits of Cataphractii Terminator Armor, and other such things.

The Reliquary Primarium contains only the most holy of relics that may not be fielded in battle. The Only known thing about it is that it hosts the current banners that the Company and Chapter Ancients wield in battle.

#### Apothecarion

The Apothecarion is a section of the Fortress-Monastery that houses the vital Gene-Seed stocks and Biologus equipment necessary for the creation of New Astartes and healing of wounded battle-brothers. Only Apothecaries and their Serfs may enter this section.

Although the Apothecarion is secretive, it is known to house multiple shrines to the Emperor. While the purpose of these shrines is stated as just standard shrines, rumors have spread that the Apothecaries have taken to blessing the gene-seed of the chapter, rather than just monitoring it.

#### Hall of Banners

The Hall of Banners contains the many different, retired banners of each company. Each has seen a million battles, but may not seen any further. These Banners may be covered in purity seals, whilst others are flanked by incense burners. Each holds many stories of a thousand campaigns, but remains as silent as the chapter itself.

It is often the meeting place of the Highest of the Chapter, where they come to discuss things that no other would dare say. Many a campaign has been formulated there, and many Astartes have been welcomed into the Inner Circle.

#### Company Quarters

The Company Quarters house the entirety of a Company, although they are rarely filled. Each set of Company Quarters contains a section for the Captain, Lieutenants, and the Company command squad. Further divided into each squad, the smallest unit of the company quarters is the Cell.

Each Cell is a relatively small room, containing a shrine to the emperor and some basic decorations. Past this, they are mostly just stone rooms.

#### Imperial Chapels

The *Sacrum Incarnadine* is also dotted with individual chapels of the Imperial Cult. These Chapels are filled with servitors, constantly playing out songs of prayer and repentance. These chapels are even known to be dedicated to the Saints of the Chapter.

These chapels are serviced by each of the Chapter's Chaplains. Often, off-duty battle brothers can be found praying in these chapters, and it is these chapels in which a great many nameless ceremonies take place.

One Chapel, the *Church of the Everlasting Sin*, is where Chaplains are ordained, naming ceremonies are performed, and The Rites of Forgiveness are given.

#### Librarius

The Librarius can appear to be an everlasting labyrinth of bookshelves to the outsider. To the Librarians, the Chapter Psykers, this maze is home to all of the Chapter's records. These books of ancient parchment detail many a battle brother whose fate was concealed to time, many a broken crusade, and many of the Chapter's deepest of secrets.

It is this area of the Monastery, and that of the Reliquary, that is of the utmost secrecy. Few Battle-Brothers are sanctioned to venture far into it, and those who are bear the weight of many tragedies and sins. Because of this, the Librarians are kept as sacred keepers of knowledge, who are privy to some of the darkest secrets the chapter may hold.

#### Serf Dormitories

The Serf Dormitories are a series of housing units for the Chapter's serfs. These units are much better than the cells of the Astartes, but are still covered in prayer iconography and statuettes of Saints.

#### The Bridge

The Bridge of the *Sacrum Incarnadine* acts as the largest Command and War room of the chapter. It is here that all military actions of the chapter, even those far away from the location of the Fortress-Monastery, are given the most important of orders.

It is also here that the meetings of the secretive *Society of the Sapphire Angel* meets.

#### Feast-Hall

The Feast-Hall is a core component in the celebration of the Holidays of the Imperial Cult, as well as the Feast of Repentance. At least once every 5 years, all Astartes of the Chapter will be Present within the Feast-Hall, as the sanctimonious and cryptic ceremonies that occur there play out.

Within the Feast-Hall is the mysterious relic, the *Goblet of Arthur*, that is believed to be a key part of the Feast of Repentance.

#### The Darkest Corners

The *Sacrum Incarnadine* embodies the demeanor of the chapter. Like a maze, there are many dark corners and hallways that cover the entirety of the fortress-monastery. An uncountable amount of these places, far from any peering eyes, exist, and it is here where secrets are shared and spread. It is these corners where the secret societies may meet, and it is here where the most penitent of prayers said.

#### The War Hall

The War Hall is one of the Great Halls of the *Sacrum Incarnadine*. Covered from top to bottom in Great Murals, it depicts many of the greatest battles the chapter has ever faced. Depicting events, such as the Rise and Fall of St. Samael the Righteous, the War Hall matches the glory of the Hall of Eternity and the Feast Hall.

#### Chivalric Halls

These Halls, much smaller than the Grand Halls of the War Hall and Feast Hall, act as the centers of the Chapter's Chivalric Orders. While these halls are cloaked in mystery, they are known to host some of the most important Company Artifacts that cannot be fully trusted to a chapter Reliquary.

## Chapter Organisation

### Officer Ranks

* **Grand Master:** The Grand Master is the Chapter Master of the Angels of Repentance. He is Responsible for updating the *Codex Paenitentia.*
* **Master:** Master is the Chapter Equivalent of Company Captain.
* **Lieutenant:** Lieutenant is the rank below Master. There are 2 Lieutenants in each Company.

### Specialist Ranks

* **Reclusiarch:** - Senior Chaplain who is also the acting *Master of the Faith*.
* **Chaplain:** The Chaplains are responsible for upholding the Chapter's Version of the Imperial Cult. Unique to the Angels of Repentance, Chaplains are also responsible for administering the *Rites of Forgiveness.*
* **Interrogator-Chaplain:** The Interrogator-Chaplain is unique to all Dark Angels successor chapters. They are responsible for interrogating any captured Fallen Angels. Additionally for the chapter, the Interrogator-Chaplains also are the keepers over the Chapter's Holding and Prison cells within the fortress Monastery.
* **Apothecary:** Apothecaries are responsible for maintaining gene-seed stocks and controlling any possible mutations within the gene-seed. They are also responsible for researching Xenos life forms in order for the Chapter to gain an increased understanding in how to fight against any Xenos they may encounter. This Chapter is known to hold more Apothecaries than usual.
* **Chief Librarian:** The Chief Libarian, by far, is the most powerful psyker of the Chapter. In charge of the entirety of the Librarius, as well as the training of new librarians, the Chief Librarian is allowed into the Inner Circle.
* **Librarians:** Librarians are the Chapter's Psykers, and are trained differently compared to regular neophytes.
	+ **Lexicanium:** The Lexicani are the lowest-ranked of the Librarians. Yet to see combat, this is a Librarian learning how to use his psyker powers and is under the training of higher-ranking Libarians. Lexicani will spend much time within the Chapter's Librarius.
	+ **Codicier:** Overseeing the Lexicani, Codiciers are mainly tasked with cataloguing the many, ancient tomes of the chapter's Librarius. Allowed to solely enter combat, Codiciers are powerful psykers who fit within a sort of battleline specialist role.
	+ **Scribium:** A Chapter-Unique section of Librarians, the Scribii spend almost the entirety of their time working with the Chapter's Reclusium to catalogue the history of chapter Relics as well as spread the word of the Imperial Cult within the chapter. Scribii are entrusted with some of the darkest lore of the chapter. Both Codiciers and Epistolaries are allowed to become Scribii.
	+ **Epistolary:** Epistolaries are some of the most powerful psykers within the chapter. Allowing their powers to grow, they are uncomprimising foes on the battlefield. When off the battlefield, they act as the chief communications officers of the chapter and its fleet.
* **Master of the Forge:** - Senior Techmarine responsible for overseeing the care and upkeep of the Chapter's armoury and all its relics, arms, equipment and vehicles of the Chapter contained therein.
* **Techmarine:** Techmarines are a specialty class of marine that has been trained by the Adeptus Mechanicus. They are responsible for maintaining the Chapter's Armory and equipment.
* **Penitent Guardian:** Penitent Guardian is a specialist rank given to those within the Penitent Guard.
* **Penitent Ancient:** A substitute for the Standard Company and Chapter Ancient. They are Seconded from the Penitent Guard.
* **Chapter Champion:** The Chapter Champion is the Highest Non-Commanding Rank. Most often taken from the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Companies.
* **Company Champion:** The Strongest member of each company.

### Line Ranks

* **Veteran Sergeant:** Veteran Sargents head the Company Command squad, and apply to all Sargents within the 1st Company.
* **Sergeant:** Sargents are the heads of squads. They are responsible to carrying out orders from their assigned commander. If a squad splits up, the Sargent will take charge over the "Senior" half.
* **Corporal:** Corporals are a rank below Sargent. Every squad will contain a Sargent and a Corporal. If a squad splits up, the Corporal will take charge over the "Junior" half of the Squad.
* **Battle-Brother:** A Battle-Brother is the standard Marine. He is expected to fulfill various roles.
* **Scout Marine:** A Young Marine who will fight in vanguard actions. Most Scout Marines are part of the 10th Company, although some may occasionally be seconded to the 7th Company.
* **Neophyte:** Neophytes are Marines who are just starting or in the middle of their transformation process into an Astartes. Most stay off of the battlefield while they are integrated into the Chapter Culture and are taught various fighting techniques. They are often still in the middle of the early trial process. Some, more advanced Neophytes may already be scout Marines.

### Specialist Units & Formations

* **Penitent Guard:** The Penitent Guard is a group of the 20 senior-most Veteran Astartes. They make up the Chapter's Honor Guard and protect the Chapter Master during battle. An additional 10 act as Company Ancients. The Second-in-Command of the Penitent Guard acts as the Chapter Ancient. The Captain of the Penitent Guard is also the Grand Master's Confidante.
* **"Cursed" 7th Company:** The 7th Company, for some unknown reason, has long been considered cursed by the chapter. While their reason for their shunning is unknown, this allows for them to act as a near-separate entity. Unlike most of the rest of the Chapter, the 7th Company is not usually kept at Regular Company strength. Instead, it fluctuates depending on how groups of neophytes work out within the chapter. Promising Neophytes who have failed the Trial of Chivalry are sent to serve within the 7th Company, while other Astartes of the Chapter never have to enter the 7th Company during their climb. The only Marine within the company that comes from outside of the company is the Company Ancient.
* **Redemptionist Squad:** The Lowest-Ranked squad in each company, a Redemptionist Squad is a melee-specialist squad that is comprised of Battle-Brothers who find themselves wanting. These squads were formed in M37, although any more information about them is a close chapter secret.

### Order of Battle

#### Headquarters

**Sidriel Astroval,**
**Grand Master of the Angels of Repentance Chapter**
**Chapter Champion**
**Penitent Guard (Honour Guard)**
**Command Squad:**
**(Penitent Anicent, Interrogator-Chaplain, Lexicanium, Apothecary & Techmarine)**

**Grand Master Sidriel Astroval,**
**Master Barachiel Eunostar,**
**Commander of the Penitent Guard, Equerry to the Grand Master**
**Master Cassiel Izmas,**
**Commander of the 1st Company**
**Master Zhebedai Kohlah,**
**Commander of the 2nd Company**
**Reclusiarch Kazrin Sachata,**
***Master of Sanctity***
**Chief Librarian Orameol Nazros,**
***Master of Secrets***
**Chief Apothecary Sheal Cadmata,**
***Master of the Apothecarion***
**Master Gadreel Lazarus,**
***Master of the Fleet***
**8 Masters (Captain Equivalent) of the 8 remaining companies**
**Chief Librarian Orameol Nazros,**
***Master of Secrets***
**Librarians**
**Lexicaniums**
**Codiciers**
**Scribium**
**Epistolaries**
**Acolytum** | **Abdazeous Alarte,**
***Warden of the Sacrum Incarnadine***
**Servitors**
**Administrative Support Staff**
**Brother Ramiel Balthasist,**
***Master of the Sacrum Incarnadine***

**The *Master of the Sacrum Incarnadine* serves as the Chapter's Master of the Forge; he is NOT a member of the Inner Circle because of his shared allegiance to the Adeptus Mechanicus.**

**Techmarines**
**Servitors**
**Predators**
**Vindicators**
**Whirlwinds**
**Land Raiders** | **Master Gadreel Lazarus,**
***Sacrum Incarnadine* (Ramilies-class Star Fortress)**
**Battle Barges**
**Strike Cruisers**
**Rapid Strike Vessels**
**Chief Apothecary Sheal Cadmata,**
***Master of the Apthecarion***
**Reclusiarch Kazrin Sachata,**
***Master of Sanctity***
**Interrogator-Chaplains**

## Combat Doctrine

Successors of the Stormwing Protocol, the Angels of Repentance maintain the long-held tradition of fighting in cramped and often dark Environments. However, they have also evolved from the standard of just boarding ships. They are known to fight in the confines of Hive Cities, the Catacombs of Temples, and even the darkest halls of Fortress Cities.

Also taken from their believed primogenitor is the ability to face - and defeat - overwhelming odds. This stoicism transfers even to the fiercest and most brutal of engagements. A Fable of the chapter, pertaining to the precursor years to the Vexellus Campaign, states how three Astartes gunned down an entire demi-company of Chaos Marines before falling themselves. Of course, this is probably exaggerated, but not entirely impossible.

The combat doctrine of the chapter extends, naturally, to their training. Marines are rigorously trained in the way of the bolter, to the point that each and every bolter is a holy artifact. Although few can hardly be called Master-Crafted, each Bolter owned by the Chapter is rigorously checked by the chapter's techmarines to ensure complete functionality. Breacher Shields are also not uncommon. In most cases, it is just the pointmen of a squad (The first 2 who will exit a boarding craft) who will be equipped with these shields. They are often elaborately decorated, and the skeleton of an admired chapter serf may even be affixed to them.

Dreadnoughts, because of their clear inability to fight in heavily confined areas, are most often kept as keepers of ancient lore. When they are used in combat, they are most often used in diversionary attacks intended to bait out the enemy and find weak spots in defenses.

Terminator Armor is also a large part of combat doctrine. Because of the confined spaces that most Battle-Brothers will find themselves fighting in, Terminator Armor is of huge use to the chapter. Those who are granted the rights to wear it are praised, and even suits broken beyond repair are maintained as holy relics.

One final, key part of combat doctrine is the doctrine of silence in battle. Although most battle-brothers develop introverted personalities, complete silence in combat is expected. If any orders must be given, they will be given through internal vox systems, disconnected from the Annuncio-Vox of the standard Helmet. This gives battle-brothers complete focus on the battle, as well as serving as a tactic to frighten enemies as silent Angels of Death sweep hallways with no sign of stopping.

## Chapter Culture

Every bit as secretive as their proclaimed Primogenitors, the Angels of Repentance maintain a culture built around the concept of Penitence and some Great Shame at the core of the chapter. Further, the Angels of Repentance are one of the few chapters that has been indoctrinated into the Imperial Cult. The combination of these two concepts has created a unique blend of fiery passion on the battlefield and stone-cold demeanor when off duty. It is also this culture that has lead the Angels of Repentance towards a path of near endless crusading, similar to the Black Templars.

#### The Last Battle

The concept of the Last Battle may consume a battle-brother. The thought of one day, being unable to continue in Service to the Emperor any more, can make a battle-brother weary.

These thoughts, however, can be subsided. Chaplains will often meet with battle-brothers to discuss the nature of Repentance, and the Last Battle is always far away, at least according to them. Even after death, they will still be able to repent.

#### Service Studs

Service studs are awarded to Astartes of the Chapter for Years of Service. For this chapter, they are simple, circular studs implanted in an Astartes’ Head or Chest. They are given out as following:

* 1 Stud - 50 Years
* 2 Studs - 100 Years
* 3 Studs - 150 Years
* 1 Bar Stud - 250 Years
* 2 Bar Studs - 350 Years
* 3 Bar Studs - 450 Years
* Cross Stud - 500+ Years

There are also Specialized Studs:

* Golden Stud - Being the Oldest in the Chapter.
* Silver Stud - Oldest in a Company
* Bronze Stud - Oldest in a Squad
* Black Cross Stud - Designates Terminator Honors
* Silver Cross Stud - Designates Company Master
* Gold Cross Stud - Designates Grand Master

#### Ceremonial Bolters

Given to those that have fought countless battles and have partaken in numerous campaigns, A Ceremonial Artificer bolter may be designed/created for a battle brother. Including their personal heraldry, The Bolter may also be inscribed with prayers and attached with awards.

## Chapter Beliefs

Over it's 10 millennia of history, the Angels of Repentance have developed a rich, yet secretive, set of traditions and practices. These beliefs are kept under many layers of secrecy from both the inside and outside. Both the Librarius and the Grand Master are responsible for keeping these practices recorded, while the Chaplains are expected to ensure that these practices are followed and disseminated amongst the Chapter.

### *Codex Paenitentia*

"*In times of Glory, Shame shall underlie. In Times of Battle, Death shall underlie. In times of Worship, guilt shall underlie. In times of Death, all shall become dust. Remember this: Shame is eternal.*"
— Excerpt from the *Codex Paenitentia*
The *Codex Paenitentia* is a book originally written by the first recorded Chapter Master of the Angels of Repentance, Grand Master Yahribol Astelir. This book is at the core of the Chapter's beliefs, and every battle-brother is expected to carry one into battle. This book is updated from Grand Master to Grand Master as chapter beliefs change, and the Librarius is known to hold many different versions of it.

The *Codex* outlines a great many things, from individual combat doctrine, to how to properly carry out Repentance in battle, to many different prayers to be used when not in battle. The monastic order of the Chapter is kept under the strict guidance of the *Codex*. How training is carried out is also covered in the Codex.

The *Codex* is also a sort of prayer book. As the chapter lined up closer and closer with some of the Ecclesiastical beliefs, the *Codex* slowly became a sort of holy book for the Chapter. After the integration of certain Redemptionist beliefs, the fanaticism and zealotry that the *Codex* already called for multiplied tenfold.

#### The Code of Marshals

The Code of Marshals is a section of the *Codex Paenitentia* that covers chivalric order and proper procedure outside of battle. Many veterans of the chapter pledge themselves to follow the Code of Marshals to all of their ability, and enter a Chivalric order within their company.

Those who enter such a chivalric order are expected to maintain the Honor and Procedure of Chivalry within their Company and the Chapter as a whole. They are granted expanded access to the Armory and are allowed to wield certain relics in battle. The Head of a Company's Chivalric order is most often the Company Champion.

#### Repentance

The Idea of Repentance, like the *Codex Paenitentia*, is at the core of the Chapter. An almost fluid concept within the chapter, what causes the need for Repentance is buried in many layers. On the surface, it may just be a fictional driving force of the chapter. Beneath it, a failed crusade or death of a Chapter hero. At the very center are the twin crimes of the History of the Fallen Angels and the failure to protect the Lion.

This repentance is a never-ending mix of failure, death, dishonor, disloyalty, and other such things that bring shame to a chapter. This call for Repentance penetrates every member of the chapter, from the lowliest Chapter Serf to the Highest Grand Master. The second an Aspirant is accepted into the chapter to begin their Transformation into a mighty Astartes, they take on this shame.

This shame is the sole, core driving force of the Chapter. The reason why they fight in the name of the Emperor, the reason why they integrated the Imperial Cult into their culture, the reason why they still exist is all in the Name of Shame and Repentance for all sins the Chapter feels burdened by. This shame cannot be driven away, and no Battle-Brother is safe from it.

The Many "Penitent" Crusades of the chapter are all driven by shame. To fight and die in the name of the Emperor is the goal of all battle-brothers, and to ensure that the Emperor's Holy Imperium benefits from each battle is key to the Chapter.

This Repentance is even shown on the colors of the Armor they wear. The all-encompassing blue is meant to symbolize the Penitence of the Chapter, while the black shoulders represent the darkness that lies behind it.

#### The Rites of Forgiveness

All Astartes will meet their end on the Battlefield. For the Angels of Repentance, this is a special time. The time in between The recovery of the body of a battle-brother and internment within the Hall of Eternity is marked heavily with ritual.

It starts off with the Apothecary retrieving the Gene-Seed of the battle-brother. The Apothecary will retrieve the progenoid glands while citing an incantation of Repentance and Solemn Mourning. Then, when the body is recovered and a Chaplain is present, the attending Chaplain will begin an incantation and prayer as Servitors burn blessed candles and remove the Armor of the deceased battle-brother. The Battle-Brother is then interned in The Hall of Eternity, and depending on their status, either in a general Company Row, a Company's Crypt, or an Individual Reliquary. If the Battle-Brother was considered exceptional amongst their peers, they may be turned into a servo-skull to accompany and guide future leaders of the Chapter.

Should a battle-brother's body be unable to be recovered for any reason, their name will be added among the list of those who similarly couldn't be recovered in the Monument of the Bodiless.

These rites do not give the Slain Battle-Brother Forgiveness for their sins and the shared burden of past sins of the Chapter. Instead, it represents a Hope that the Emperor will one day give the Chapter complete forgiveness, and they will fight under Him and the Lion once again.

In extraordinarily rare occasions, a fallen battle-brother is granted Forgiveness. While the nature of these circumstances is kept secret by the chapter, it is thought that an unnamed imperial Saint will carry the broken body of the Astartes to the *Sacrum Incarnadine*. There, the Body will recieve special incantations, and the brother will be highly venerated by the Chapter for all eternity. The brother will then be interred in their own, sacred crypt and venerated as a Saint of the Chapter. Only a handful of Battle-Brothers have received this honor over the millennia, and thus what is written down is little and kept under the lock and key of the Chapter's Inner circle. It is unknown if this practice even occurs.

### The Imperial Cult

One of the rare chapters that have integrated the Imperial Cult into their culture, the Angels of Repentance have made it the esoteric backbone of the chapter.

Although very little is known about the Chapter's exact version of the Imperial Cult, what is known either lacks information or seems strange without further context. For example, An Elaborate, yearly ceremony known as the Feast of Repentance is celebrated by the chapter, clearly in the honor of the Emperor, but many involved ceremonies are known in name only.

Further, with the infiltration of the Imperial Cult, the Angels of Repentance have become a Chapter of Fanatics, willing to do the bidding of the Ecclesiarchy in and out of the Medrari Sector.

### The Cursed 7th Company

For some, unknown reason, the 7th Company is considered a "Cursed" company. Promising Neophytes who have failed the Trial of Chivalry are sent to serve within the 7th Company, while other Astartes of the Chapter never have to enter the 7th Company during their climb. The 7th Company is also not defined by a traditional cap of 100 Astartes - it has often ranged more or less than that number, depending on the pools of neophytes drawn during that Era. For example, during the time of the 21st Founding, the company only held 26 Astartes, including the Captain and Company Ancient.

### Naming Ceremony

There are two Main Naming Ceremonies for the Angels of Repentance. The First one is the Initiate Naming Ceremony, which is rather unceremonious in nature. The Chaplain will examine Neophytes who have passed the first trial, The Trial of the Perseus, will be given “Initiate Names”, names which the Chaplain or Chaplains who have overseen the Trial will give to Neophytes. These Names will often be incorporated into a Full-Blown Space Marine’s Name.

The Second Naming ceremony is more grandiose, as it is a full initiation into the Chapter. This second naming Ceremony Gives Full-Blown Astartes their “true” names. Often, this will incorporate their Initiate name into their True Name. One Example is Brother Jophiel Izmatis, Now a Dreadnought, his Initiate Name was Jophiel Cassis. This naming Ceremony applies to all Astartes, Save for those that have Failed The Trial of Chivalry, and are thus entered into 7th Company.

Those who enter 7th Company receive a different Naming Ceremony, in which most Keep their Initiate Name, but particularly promising Astartes of that Company may be given "Fallen" names, Similar to True Names in all but that they are limited to a very specific nameset. The origin from these names is ancient and unknown, but may only be used by the 7th Company.

### Titles

Every Astartes of the Angels of Repentance is given a Title that has reflected their past deeds. The time in which an Astartes is given a title, or if their given one at all, is not certain, but by the time an Astartes may reach the rank of Sargent, they are bound to have one.

Some Astartes carry more titles than others, often reflecting higher rank in the chapter or rank within the inner circle. Whilst these titles often reflect their past deeds and actions, they may also reflect their role within the chapter. For example, Chapter Master Sidriel Astroval Has the following titles: Anointed Veteran of the Ancient Key, Sanctimonious Absolver of the Hallowed Altar, Stoic Defender of the Secret Crusade.

### Inscribium

Inscribium is an ancient and noble tradition of writing on armor. This may be given by a battle-brother, or prayers written down by a Chaplain. Armor worn by Astartes who have fallen in battle will often have their name painted onto it. In other cases, deeds of an Astartes currently in ownership of the armor will be painted on with the permission of their battle brothers. Personal Prayers may also be painted on.

### Honor Duels

Honor Duels are one of the most ingrained aspects of Chapter culture. Although the chapter prefers the way of the bolter, all Honor duels are done through melee, a test of individual strength and will.

These duels can be carried out in a variety of ways, depending on the opinion the Chaplain sanctioned to watch over the duel. Armor may be allowed or forbidden. Some fights may be fist only, while others will involve great power swords. So too is the outcome of these duels. Some duels may result in the death of the loser, whilst others may force the loser to join a Redemptionist band. Still others force the Losing side to withdraw previous statements and admit wrongdoing.

In some instances of chapter history, these honor duels have been extremely common, whilst in others, they have been virtually nonexistent. Why these fluctuations occur remains a deeply buried secret of the chapter.

### Primaris Marines

The Angels of Repentance were saved by the coming of the Primaris Marines. However, this does not mean they are fully trusted. While the Primaris created by Belisarius Cawl and gifted to the Chapter by the Primarch Roubute Guilliman have been accepted an integrated into the chapter, they are still kept at a distance from the most secretive and sacred of knowledge.

However, this does not mean that all Primaris are Shunned. The Primaris template was greatly accepted by the Chapter's Apothecarion, and the chapter has mostly changed over to training and creating Primaris Marines. It is the Primaris that have been trained by the Chapter itself, rather than by Cawl or Guilliman, that are accepted fully into the chapter.

Firstborn Marines, on the other hand, are still venerated greatly by the chapter. Of this, they are granted a special symbol to designate their status among their brethren, that will set themselves apart from the newer Primaris.

### Rubicon Primaris

Despite all of the veneration for the firstborn of the chapter, the Rubicon Primaris is itself equally venerated. Those who attempt to cross it are celebrated, and are guaranteed a spot within their Company's crypt in the Hall of Eternity. Any who survive the process are quick to climb the ranks, and those who do not have their gene-seed harvested and are placed within their respective Crypt.

## The Ten Seals

When the Angels of Repentance were formed as a Chapter, Each Captain of Each Company made an Oath in the name of the Emperor. These Oaths were known as the '*Ten Seals of Penitence*', and each pledged a different aspect of the chapter to the Emperor.

Each Seal contains the following:

* **Armor** - The Armor associated with the Seal is Relic, Master-Crafted Artificer armor worn by the respective Company Master. It is viewed with a great amount of sanctity to it, and these sets of armor are kept well-maintained by the Chapter's Master of the Forge.
* **Ship** - Also associated with the Seals is a specific ship. This can range from the Fortress Monastery to a Regular Cruiser. The Ship's name and class is mentioned with each seal. These Ships act as the host to each Company, especially when out on Crusade.
* **Dreadnought** - A Dreadnought is chosen of each company to act as the chief custodian of the Seal. This means preservation of its associated texts and traditions, as well as the passing down of knowledge to the members of the associated Company. This title, like that of the Master, is passed down should that dreadnought be destroyed. These Dreadnoughts are considered to be Venerable Dreadnoughts of the Chapter.
* **Planet** - On each planet associated with a seal is a hidden Shrine to a seal. These Planets may be named in records, but the exact location of these shrines is known only to the Company Master and the Dreadnought associated with the seal.
* **Company Masters** - The Company Masters, like the Dreadnoughts, act as custodians of the Seals. Although they have the rights to wear the associated armors, they will not always wear them into battle. Listed with each seal is the name of the First and the Latest Company Masters of each Seal.

#### The First Seal: The Obsidian Seal

"*Bless me in my Strength, O God-Emperor, that I may be unyielding in the face of my enemies.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Obsidian Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of the Righteous Bastion*
* **Ship** - *Sacrum Incarnadine*
* **Dreadnought** - Jophiel Izmatis
* **Planet** - Caanan
* **First Master** - Vassain Nazras
* **Latest Master** - Cassiel Izmas

The Obsidian Seal belongs to the 1st Company, the "Keepers of Secrets." Like its brother seals, the Obsidian Seal is kept behind a layer of secrets. However, due to the Obsidian Seal's direct involvement with the Fallen Angels, it is kept behind a lot more layers than usual.

While its purpose is unknown, the Obsidian Seal is shown quite obviously. Purity Seals place upon the members of the 1st Company will not be the traditional red, but instead, a deep, inky black.

#### The Second Seal: The Undying Seal

"*God-Emperor, as you sit upon the Golden Throne, you are Undying Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually. So too shall be our repentance for our shame, which carries on.* *As Our Repentance is Undying, so too is our Fight in your holy Name.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Undying Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of the Wretched*
* **Ship** - *Halo of Eidan*
* **Dreadnought** - Ancient Shamsiel
* **Planet** - Ixham IX
* **First Master** - Tamiel Baradail
* **Latest Master** - Zhebedai Kohlah

The second seal, the Undying Seal, belongs to the 2nd Company, "Guardians of Stone." The Undying Seal’s Creed is one known to the whole company, but of which it’s truest of scriptures are kept to the Upper Echelons of the Company.

The Purpose of the Undying Seal is more well-known, especially among the Company, as it is that of a testament to the Chapter’s Undying Purpose: Repentance. Whilst the nature of this repentance is naturally kept quiet, The promise of this seal is not: A Promise to be Undying in their Repentance, and to Represent the Shame of the Chapter.

#### The Third Seal: The Monastic Seal

"*In All Times, We Shall serve with distinction. We ought to be One Thousand Battle-Monks, Zealous in their Service to You, God-Emperor, whilst also carrying close to traditions and the ways of Battle.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Monastic Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of Contempt*
* **Ship** - *Anacreon Veritas*
* **Dreadnought** - Gabriel Lazarir
* **Planet** - Ynnach
* **First Master** - Faret Ragon
* **Latest Master** - Jegudiel Belphar

The third seal, the Monastic Seal, belongs to the 3rd company, "Weeping Reapers." A Well-kept secret, it is believed to be a set of rules that govern the higher levels of Monasticism. However, due to the fact that these rules are best-known to members of the 3rd company, little can be confirmed.

#### The Fourth Seal: The Cryptic Seal

"*In Welcoming Embrace, we allow you to see into our Darkest Souls.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Cryptic Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of Broken Wars*
* **Ship** - *Penitent Hymn*
* **Dreadnought** - Callai Decus
* **Planet** - Melchaeda Mundi
* **First Master** - Alian Nazrane
* **Latest Master** - Belus Nazrur

The Fourth Seal, the Cryptic Seal, belongs to the 4th Company "The Penitent Few." As secretive as it's name suggests, it marks the beginning of the sanctioned journey to learn of the darkness that is the Fallen Angels.

As all Astartes climb the ranks and enter each company, they learn the meanings behind their seals. Although the nature of the seal is uncertain, it often acts as an incentive for Astartes to climb the ranks to learn its secrets.

#### The Fifth Seal: The Blessed Seal

"*We bind our very souls to you, O Emperor. Our Skills, Our Strength, our Will, our Lives, we all owe it to your will. For our sins, we eternally repent, and for our actions, we ask forgiveness.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Blessed Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of Repentance*
* **Ship** - *Lecutor Insidior*
* **Dreadnought** - Callain Nazrail
* **Planet** - Avecol's Haven
* **First Master** - Armaros Zoroastah
* **Latest Master** - Arakiel Abdazane

The Fifth Seal, the Blessed Seal, belongs to the 5th Company, "Angels of Grief." A seal of prayer, it is said to be a direct bond between the chapter and the Emperor. Those who have reached the 5th Company are known to begin the process of "Praying the Seal" before battle.

This seal enters a Battle-Brother into the ranks of the main line battle companies. No longer a reservist, he is now trusted enough to carry his own in battle. This seal is thus considered the blessing of the Emperor to directly carry out his will.

#### The Sixth Seal: The Sanctified Seal

"*Grant us forgiveness, Lion our Father and Emperor our Creator. Watch over our all, every ceremony, ever ritual, every prayer. Mark our every move a penitent one, so that we may be in your graces once more.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Sanctified Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of the Righteous*
* **Ship** - *Absolution's Scion*
* **Dreadnought** - Phanuel Sorane
* **Planet** - Tempocior Diablo
* **First Master** - Azazel Othos
* **Latest Master** - Eradias Jeramail

The Sixth Seal, the Sanctified Seal, belongs the 6th Company "Sentinels of the Gate." One of the more known seals, it is the promise to properly practice any and all rituals of the chapter. It is also known to dedicate ritual to the Emperor.

Purity Seals set in the style of the Sanctified Seal are often put onto chapter Relics. Battle-Brothers who graduate the 6th company learn that, through this seal, their every action is watched over, and should thusly be their best of actions.

#### The Seventh Seal: "The Cursed Seal"

*"Nothing more shall be written about such a wicked promise." - Codex Paenitentia* on the Unnamed Seal of the 7th

* **Armor** - ++REDACTED++
* **Ship** - *Blade of Black Skies*
* **Dreadnought** - ++REDACTED++
* **Planet** - ++REDACTED++
* **First Master** - Naameol Eradel
* **Latest Master** - Naamoph Seraphah

Little else is known about the Seventh Seal, other than that it is owned by the 7th Company "Sins of the Forefathers." The name, the "Cursed Seal", is only a rumor, as writing or speaking about it outside of the 7th Company is all but completely forbidden. Because of this, it's purpose, or even it's promise, is unknown to the outside of the 7th Company.

#### The Eighth Seal: The Black Seal

"*Black is our hearts, the color of the unforgiven. No sin shall we escape, no treachery have we not committed against thee. Lament us, learn us our fates, grant us refuge from the evercoming tide of pitch-stained tears that we have cast upon ourselves. Teach us our sins, so that we may lament against them. In your name, O God-Emperor, help us understand.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Black Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of Signifying Fury*
* **Ship** - *Magna Praxis*
* **Dreadnought** - Raziel Rematis
* **Planet** - Scintic Primus
* **First Master** - Imamiah Belthasur
* **Latest Master** - Dadrail Anazatis

The Eighth Seal, the Black Seal, belongs to the 8th Company "Avengers of the Lion." A symbol of the core sins that make the foundation of the chapter, it is the stain that lays in the hearts of all Battle-Brothers of the Chapter. The understanding of this unerasable sin is important to move up the ranks, and as such, it is one of the more important of seals.

It is a plea for forgiveness above all else. A plea that, one day, the God-Emperor will visit the Chapter and relieve them of their unforgivable sins, that they may have the time to settle down rather than crusade. However, as it currently stands, the chapter will be on it's eternal penitent crusade, and the arrival of Guilliman has not changed that fact.

#### The Ninth Seal: The Cleansed Seal

"*Wash us away in the waters of Righteousness, so that we may become anew.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Cleansed Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of Tempest*
* **Ship** - *Insidior Charybdis*
* **Dreadnought** - Neren Stenus
* **Planet** - Pranar Epsilon
* **First Master** - Nemicus Aralur
* **Latest Master** - Kohlais Koddas

The Ninth Seal, the Cleansed Seal, belongs to the 9th Company "The Reborn of Caliban." A Seal filled with stories and fables, it is the final piece in the complete indoctrination into the Imperial Cult.

#### The Final Seal: The Forgotten Seal

"*Let nothing remain.*"
— *Codex Paenitentia* on the Forgotten Seal
* **Armor** - *Armor of Inviction*
* **Ship** - *Domina Decimus*
* **Dreadnought** - Unknown
* **Planet** - Unknown
* **First Master** - Kepharel Tarchoss
* **Latest Master** - Jerameus Samoss

The 10th Seal, the Forgotten Seal, belongs to the 10th Company "The Inducted." For an unknown reason, all records pertaining to this seal, save for a single line of the *Codex Paenitentia*, have been wiped from the Chapter Record.

## Deathwatch Service

Despite the General distrust of the Inquisiton and its branches, the Angels of Repentance send an occasional tithe to sit the long vigil. As the Deathwatch Armor covers up the blue-colored standard armor that the Angels hold so dear. Because of this, very few are seconded to the Deathwatch.

Those who are seconded to the Deathwatch often do so for life. Unwanted Battle-Brothers who are not privy to the secrets of the Fallen are the most likely candidates to be sent to the Deathwatch. Those who return home alive are often interrogated of their knowledge of Xenos before being entered into a Redemptionist Squad. Those who do return are often vilified, and spend the rest of their time in Service to the Emperor Wanting.

### Notable Personnel Seconded to the Deathwatch

* **Othiel Athalus** - Othiel Athalus is a Primaris Space Marine of the Angels of Repentance Chapter who crossed the Rubicon Primaris, and is now seconded to the Deathwatch. As a member of the Deathwatch, he has been shunned by his home chapter to serve the Long Vigil for the rest of his life. What he did to become shunned by his chapter, and thus Seconded to the Long Vigil, is unknown, but he has steeled himself and given away little information, other than that he was once a Sergeant within the Angels of Repentance's 4th Company. His history with the Angels, as well as his former position, have made him the master of both bolter and sword.

## Chapter Recruitment

### Aspirant Trials

There are two main trials that an Aspirant must pass in order to become accepted into the chapter as a Neophyte.

#### Exposure Trials

Depending on what world the Aspirant was reaped from, they will be forced to spend some time in the most hostile environment on their respective homeworld. For example, those reaped from the world of Caanan must spend a few weeks alone in the desert mountains, with almost nothing but a canteen and clothes supplied to them.

These exposure trials show how strong a possible future-battle brother may be, as well as completely removing the weak from possibly becoming a member of the chapter. These trials tend to be the most brutal, with many Aspirants dying. This does, however, allow the Chapter to take those strong of will and strength to continue.

#### Trial of the *Perseus*

The Trial of the *Perseus* takes place within the long since deactivated battle-barge, the *Perseus*. When Aspirants who survive the Trials of Exposure are chosen to become part of the chapter, they are left aboard the *Perseus*. With scarce food and resources scattered around the ship, and hazards such as doors that lead directly to the void, or areas of low oxygen, or even flooded areas of the ship, the Recruits must fight to survive, however long the Master of Recruits sees fit.

With this trial, Altruism is both a duty and a curse, Loyalty can be shattered in mere minutes, sections once seen as safe can suddenly become deadly. This loyalty tests all aspects of a space marine to be, and those who cannot withstand it will die.

Upon completion of this trial, any and all survivors will begin their first steps as a newly ordained neophyte.

### Neophyte Trials

The Neophyte Trials are intense rituals of combat and spirit that both test and steel a future battle-brother, as well as weed out those who cannot survive as an Astartes. There are many, some named, many more unnamed, that all must pass through to be accepted.

#### Trial of Blades

The Trial of Blades tests a Neophyte's ability to dodge obstacles and traps, as well as their proficiency with melee weapons. Despite the fact that the Bolter is the most useful weapon to the chapter, melee is an important aspect to be learned, both through trial and teaching.

#### Trial of the Wicked Eye

The Trial of the Wicked Eye is one that is fraught with dangers for many Neophytes. Neophytes undertaking this Trial are whispered a secret by their Mentor, and are then locked in a room. Unknowingly to them, the Chapter’s Librarians will attempt to extract that secret from them, either from forcing the neophyte to speak it, or for the Neophyte to give up that information in the form of writing, or any other method. After two weeks of this trial, if the neophyte has not given up this secret, they will move on to the next trial.

Those who fail are taken out of the process, and are turned into servitors or High-Level Chapter serfs.

#### Trial by Challenge

At some point, when a Mentor deems their student ready, they will challenge them to individual combat. This combat will be in plain clothes as a bare fist fight between the Neophyte and their Mentor. This trial may be repeated multiple times until the Mentor is satisfied with the results.

#### The Cramped Trial

The Cramped Trial is one where future battle-brothers must remain in some of the most cramped and claustrophobic areas the chapter controls for a series of time. This trial is meant to prepare the Neophytes for the often Cramped environments they will find themselves fighting in.

Those who excel within this trial are considered for Pointman positions and tend to be fast tracked for line officer positions.

#### Trial of Chivalry

The Last trial for an Angels of Repentance Neophyte, The trial of Chivalry tests teams of neophytes who have formed strong bonds together to battle. Little else is known about this trial, but what is known is that those who "fail" this trial will be entered into the ranks of the 7th company, whilst all others will move into the 9th Company as normal.

## Notable Members

### Time of Founding Personnel

* **Grand Master Yahribol Astelir** - Grand Master Yahribol Astelir was the first Grand Master of the Angels of Repentance. Writing the First Edition of the *Codex Paenitentia*, he is believed to have been a Captain of the Stormwing in the Dark Angels Legion. His long reign extended from the Creation of the Chapter to the 1st Black Crusade, where he was slain. It is believed that Abbadon the Despoiler himself was the one to slay Astelir, sparking a vow of personal vengeance for the chapter.
* **Master Vassain Nazras** - Vassain Nazras was the Captain of the 1st Company "Keepers of Secrets" at the time of the Chapter's Founding. While little is known about him in Chapter Records, it is recorded that he died on the Planet Dula in the Endios Gates sub-sector during the Crusade Secundus, during a suprise attack by Ork Warboss Vorgbok.
* **(Grand) Master Jegudiel Nazrus** - This passage is about his time as Master of the 1st Company "Keepers of Secrets" For information on his tenure as Grand Master, see the List of Grand Masters. Following the death of Master Vassain Nazras, the Lieutenant Jegudiel Nazrus was promoted to become Master of the 1st Company. Quickly proving himself worthy of becoming Grand Master Astelir's Second-in-Command, he was the designated successor of Astelir. He would become the 2nd Grand Master of the Angels of Repentance. However, records of him between 500.M31 and 650.M31 are completely missing.
* **Master Tamiel Baradail** - Master of the 2nd Company, "Guardians of Stone", Tamiel Baradail has almost no records pertaining to him. It is believed that he is responsible for the Chapter's Acquisition of the *Sacrum Incarnadine*, although this remains unconfirmed.
* **Master Faret Ragon** - Master of the 3rd Company "Weeping Reapers." Although very little survives of his time in battle, it is known that He was Killed in an honor duel against the 7th Company Master, Naameol Eradel. Why this honor duel took place, or why it was approved by Grand Master Astelir, remains unknown.
* **Master Alian Nazrane** - Master of the 4th Company "The Penitent Few." Popular among his peers, he is believed to have brought up the reputation of his company to great heights. Known for his actions during the Crusade Repentia and Crusade Secundus, many of his great deeds are continued in the *Apocrypha of Nazrane*. His date of death is unknown, however, he is believed to be sealed within his company's crypt. This is also unknown, as some sources state that he is not truly dead and became a Living Saint. He is believed to be one of the Few Astartes given the honor of being Forgiven by the Emperor.
* **Master Armaros Zoroastah** - Master of the 5th Company "Angels of Grief." Known as being a ruthless fighter and master of the sword, he is recorded as being the most Penitent of all for the duration of his life. The only officer to be both a Company Master and Captain of the Penitent Guard, he was ultimately slain by an unnamed Cabal of Dark Eldar Shortly before the 1st Black Crusade. His head was taken by the Dark Eldar Lord, and was not recovered until 921.M36, when the responsible Cabal was destroyed by the Chapter.
* **Master Azazel Othos** - Master of the 6th Company "Sentinels of the Gate." An unyielding member of the chapter, he is known to have helped fortify the Chapter's Presence within the Medrari Sector. His date of death and reason is listed as 549.M31, due to a failure in his ship's Gellar Field.
* **Master Naameol Eradel** - Master and Lord Executioner of the 7th Company "Sins of the Forefathers." Believed responsible for forming the 7th Company into what it is today, Naameol was not trusted by most of the rest of the chapter. He is known to be the one who killed 3rd Company Master Faret Ragon during an Honor Duel. Due to the hyper-secretive nature of the 7th company, little else is known about him. His date of death is listed as being between 521-548.M31.
* **Master Imamiah Belthasur** - Master of the 8th Company "Avengers of the Lion." The First wielder of the relic power sword *Amnesia*, he was considered a great chapter champion. Despite this, almost no records of him nor his deeds exist, and his time and cause of death are unrecorded.
* **Master Nemicus Aralur** - Master of the 9th Company "The Reborn of Caliban." Despite not being Reclusiarch, he is labelled as being the creator of the Chapter Reliquary. Known for cataloging over 250 chapter relics, many which still remain in the Chapter's Custody. While the circumstances of his death are unknown, it is known he was the first of the original 10 Masters to die. He was interred in a dreadnought, although the whereabouts of his sarcophagus are unknown. Rumors state that he is lost in the warp, although these rumors are unconfirmed.
* **Master Kepharel Tarchoss** - Master of the 10th Scout Company "The Inducted." His records, for some unknown reason, his records have either been erased or lost from chapter history.

### List of Grand Masters

* **Yahribol Astelir** - **(?.M31-781.M31) (Unknown)** Yahribol Astelir was the mythical first Grand Master of the Angels of Repentance. Believed to have been the oldest Astartes to ever serve the chapter by the time of his death, he wrote the first edition of the Codex Paenitentia.
* **Jegudiel Nazrus** - **(781.M31-992.M31) (211 Years)** Nicknamed "The Undying Son." Disappeared in 992.M31 during the Selkan Crusade.
* **Zhebedain Vezatis** - **(992.M31-323.M32) (331 Years)** Slain in Battle by Death Guard Traitors on the world of Taelovar. Previously Master of the 3rd Company before his ascension to Grand Master. He was a master in sword, and his reign was marked with an increase in honor duels.
* **Chazaqiel Redlist** - **(323.M32-545.M32) (222 Years)** Killed during the War of the Beast.
* **Asbeel Othor** - **(545.M32-709.M32) (164 Years)**
* **Israfil Harrir** - **(709.M32-965.M32) (256 Years)**
* **Sabriel Astorail** - **(965.M32-224.M33) (259 Years)**
* **Molochon Marbel** - **(224.M33-616.M33) (392 Years)**
* **Nithael Asmon** - **(616.M33-032.M34) (416 Years)**
* **Jophiel Izmatis** - **(032.M34-208.M34) (176 Years)** Interred in Dreadnought.
* **Zaphkiel Alun** - **(208.M34-374.M34) (166 Years)**
* **Belphial Astrovane** - **(374.M34-672.M34) (298 Years)**
* **Nisroc Astilail** - **(672.M34-894.M34) (222 Years)** Interred in Dreadnought.
* **Barachiel Ezekeel** - **(894.M34-144.M35) (250 Years)**
* **Jezuel Silane** - **(144.M45-444.M35) (300 Years)**
* **Phanuel Sacheel** - **(444.M45-798.M35) (354 Years)**
* **Kazros Vastar** - **(798.M45-108.M36) (310 Years)**
* **Erakiel Zakarir** - **(108.M36-629.M36) (521 Years)** Lost in 629.M36 during a warp storm. Whereabouts unknown. Hero of the Chapter.
* **Camael Astelon** - **(629.M36-885.M36) (256 Years)**
* **Faron Turmatis** - **(885.M36-999.M36) (114 Years)**
* **Abathar Cadmist** - **(999.M36-402.M37) (403 Years)**
* **Sabriel Harros** - **(402.M37-761.M37) (359 Years)** Resolved the split within the **Scarblades** chapter, forcing the dissenters to form their own chapter, the **Outcast Shields** chapter. During a tumultous time for the Bond of the Seraphim Chapters, Grand Master Sabriel was known to have defeated all of the other five chapter masters in hand-to-hand combat. For his deeds and Legends, Harros was granted a personal crypt after his death, and remains venerated to this day.
* **Sapphech Cadmarte** - **(761.M37-812.M37) (51 Years)** Killed during Ghost War. His death caused a succession crisis.
* **Zaerain Oramon** - **(812.M37-202.M38) (390 Years)** Interred within dreadnought. Was ultimately destroyed during the Gothic War.
* **Zadkiel Silor** - **(202.M38-537.M38) (335 Years)**
* **Radueriel Hengarte** - **(537.M38-737.M38) (200 Years)**
* **Kiraman Alata** - **(737.M38-012.M39) (275 Years)**
* **Belun Lazrur** - **(012.M39-394.M39) (382 Years)**
* **Kazrar Icaross** - **(394.M39-626.M39) (332 Years)**
* **Zhebedad Galedata** - **(626.M39-934.M39) (308 Years)**
* **Adnachan Aralail** - **(934.M39-227.M40) (293 Years)**
* **Jeramiaen Adnachist** - **(227.M40-487.M40) (260 Years)**
* **Astelaeus Sorar** - **(487.M40-638.M40) (151 Years)**
* **Merlet Griffor** - **(638.M40-995.M40) (357 Years)**
* **Barachiel Azrah** - **(995.M40-126.M41) (131 Years)**
* **Sorith Durar** - **(126.M41-198.M41) (72 Years)** A very unpopular Grand Master, he was killed by the Penitent Guard and his Company Masters. Due to his unpopularity, most of his records have been destroyed.
* **Turmain Borel** - **(198.M41-372.M41) (174 Years)**
* **Alazain Magrarte** - **(372.M41-581.M41) (209 Years)**
* **Zanthais Naamus** - **(581.M41-892.M41) (311 Years)**
* **Sidriel Astroval** - **(892.M41-Present) (107+ Years)** The Current Grand Master. Known for his bravery during the 13th Black Crusade and his chapter's Crusade back into the Imperium Sanctus. His reign is considered odd, as there have been Three Forgiven brought back to him, whereas one is considered extraordinarily rare.

### Canonized Saints

* **The Unnamed Saint** - An Imperial Living Saint said to carry the broken bodies of the Forgiven to the Grand Master for proper burial. Rumors are said that the saint is Haniel Magrail, the first Angel of Repentance to die after the Chapter's founding.
* **St. Samael the Righteous** - St. Samael the Righteous was a Chapter Champion who became a canonized saint after his untimely death.
* **St. Alian Nazrane the Ever Forgiven** - See his Section under Time of Founding Personnel.

## Chapter Fleet

* ***Sacrum Incarnadine*** - The *Sacrum Incarnadine* is a Ramilies-Class Star Fortress that acts as the Ultimate Flagship and the Fortress-Monastery of the Chapter. Taken out of the orbit of Caanan in the most dire of circumstances, it was last taken into the System of Dawn during the War for Dawn.
* ***Halo of Eidan*** - The *Halo of Eidan* is the Battle Barge in the control of the Angels of Repentance 2nd Company, "Guardians of Stone." Host to the 2nd Seal,
* ***Anacreon Veritas***
* ***Penitent Hymn** -* The *Penitent Hymn* is the Battle-Barge controlled by the 4th Company, "The Penitent Few."
* ***Lecutor Insidior***
* ***Absolution's Scion***
* ***Blade of Black Skies***
* ***Magna Praxis***
* ***Insidior Charybdis***
* ***Domina Decimus***

## Chapter Relics

* ***The Unholy Shard*** - The Unholy Shard is said to be a Shard of Caliban. Some within the chapter believe it to be the spot where Luther betrayed the Lion. Locked away in the deepest part of the Reclusium, The Unholy Shard is one of the most important relics of the Angels of Repentance.
* ***Amnesia*** - *Amnesia* is a power sword first wielded by 8th Company Master Imamiah Belthasur. Who is considered allowed to wield the ancient greatsword is shielded behind many layers of secrets, but there are rumors of its powers. Some believe that the memories of all its former wielders engulf the current user, while others say that in times of great peril, the memories of Imamiah Belthasur take over the wielder. Nonetheless, and despite it's importance to the chapter, no one is quite certain who is currently wielding the potent weapon.
* ***Storm Breaker*** - One of the many ancient terranic greatswords given to the Penitent Guard, *Storm Breaker* has seen thousands of users in its millenia of history.
* ***Vengeance of the Wicked*** -
* ***Hope's End*** -
* ***Shadowsteel*** -
* ***Willbreaker*** -
* ***The Celeste*** -
* ***Eclipse of Caliban*** -

## Chapter Appearance

### Chapter Colours

The Angels of Repentance wear primarily dark blue Power Armour with black shoulder plates. The trim of the shoulder plates is also dark blue. The Aquila or Imperialis on the chest is white. The white coloured squad specialty symbol (Fire Support, Close Support, Battleline, Veteran or Command) is indicated on the inset of the right shoulder pauldron. A small black coloured Roman numeral stenciled on the centered of the squad specialty symbol indicates squad assignment. Most unusual about this Chapter is that it uses the colour of the helmet to indicate company assignment in accordance with the *Codex* -- i.e. White (1st Company), Yellow (2nd Company), Red (3rd Company), Green (4th Company), etc. (Angels of Repentance)

### Chapter Badge

The Angels of Repentance's Chapter badge is a white-robed, penitent angel of death, holding a longsword pointing downwards by the blade, centered upon a field of black. (Angels of Repentance)

## Relations

### Enemies

* **Blood Raptors** - The Blood Raptors are a Khornate Warband of Renegade Blood Angels Successors.

## Notable Quotes

### By the Angels of Repentance

"*Brothers, you call me unworthy of this position? I have worked 512 years in the Emperor’s name, yet you call me a fool who has fallen? What have I not done for Emperor and Chapter? In this, I give my life in service to him, and I give my life now.*"
— Grand Master Sorith Durar, shortly before being killed by the Penitent Guard and Company Masters
"*I advise that you learn of these dark halls, Lieutenant. Do not despise them, for they speak of our past, something one should know about should he try to climb the ranks, like you say you wish to do. Your Master still spends many nights here, and if you wish for his grace, you must do the same.*"
—Scribii Fariel Vastel to 5th Company Lieutenant Barachiel Inardal
"*Penitence, Vengeance, Guardianship, Death. I pledge myself, in the name of the All-Holy God-Emperor, our lives in the name of the Chapter. To Protect, that is my duty, even if it costs my life. For Penitence, that is why I pledge myself this way. In Vengeance I offer to the enemies and traitors who will stand no longer. In Death, I will live on as a paragon of the Angels of Death.*"
—Creed of the Penitent Guard
"*Only when both the Lion and our all-holy God-Emperor Grant us forgiveness is when we may rest. Only when Chaos is destroyed for all eternity can we rest. Only when the Dead rise and join us for one final fight, we may rest.*"
—3rd Meditation, Chapter 23 of the Codex Paenitentia
## Gallery

Angels of Repentance Penitent Guard, the Grand Master's elite personal guard, arrayed in relic Indomitus pattern Terminator Armour and armed with the ancient Terranic Greatsword, *Hope's End.*Angels of Repentance Primaris Intercessor (Veteran Marine) of the Chapter's elite 1st Company ('Keepers of Secrets'), 7th Veteran Squad.Angels of Repentance Castraferrum Dreadnought, ancient Callai Decus, of the 4th Company ('The Penitent Few').

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