Honour Guard - Loyalist Legions: LegionLegion NumberPrimarchTitleNotesDark AngelsILion El'JonsonDeathwingThe Order of the Deathwing was a specialised formation of Cataphractii Terminator-armoured elite, who specialised in harrowing actions, shock assaults and strategic decapitation strikes. They were one of several specialised formations known collectively as the Hexagrammaton, and colloquially as the "Six Wings." During the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy, they often served an honour guard for the Primarch Lion El'Jonson of the Dark Angels Legion.White ScarsVJaghatai KhanKeshigThe Keshig was the personal honour guard of Jaghatai Khan, Primarch of the White Scars Legion and his various subordinate commanders during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy eras. The Keshig was an elite cadre of warriors made up of the most Veteran and skilled Legionaries to be found in the V Legion who all served as elite Terminators. The Keshig was once described as "a whole phalanx of giants in bone-white Terminator plate."Space WolvesVILeman RussVaragyrThe Varagyr, rendered sometimes as "Varangii" in Imperial records, or more literally "Wolf Guard," were the chosen warriors of Leman Russ, hand-picked from his own Great Company to form his personal honour guard and close companions in war and council. More so than any other of his sons, they were the wolves of his Pack, marked by the great beast pelt which adorned their armour. To adopt this honour meant more than simply to walk in the Wolf King's shadow and lay down their lives for him. It meant that at least for a time they had foregone the chance to lead their brothers in battle, to watch while others struck, to stand fast and not seek out the glory of battle save when their lord commanded. When such coldly withheld fury was unleashed, however, it fell like a thunderbolt against the foe.Imperial FistsVIIRogal DornHuscarlsThe Huscarls were the honour guard for the Primarch Rogal Dorn of the Imperial Fists Legion. They were led by Captain Archamus, who bore the honour of being the 'Last of the First', those Imperial Fists created after Rogal Dorn was reunited with the Emperor and given command of the VII Legion. They were also the first to make their oaths to Rogal Dorn, and their names were the first to be etched on the walls of the Temple of Oaths aboard their mobile star-fortress Phalanx. By the time of the latter years of the Horus Heresy, Archamus was the last of this honoured brotherhood. A contingent of the Huscarls more than likely escorted their Primarch aboard the Warmaster Horus' flagship, the Vengeful Spirit, during the climax of the Horus Heresy at the Battle of Terra. It is not known in current Imperial records whether or not any of these valiant heroes survived this boarding action.Blood AngelsIXSanguiniusSanguinary GuardThe Sanguinary Guard served as the personal honour guard of Primarch Sanguinius of the Blood Angels Legion. They served with their Primarch until he perished in the Loyalist assault on the Warmaster Horus' flagship, Vengeful Spirit, during the final hours of the Battle of Terra. Only Azkaellon, the Sanguinary Guard Commander, survived that final confrontation, as he was ordered to stay behind on Terra so that the legacy of the Sanguinary Guard would not die.Iron HandsXFerrus ManusMorlocksThe Morlocks served as the honour guard for the Primarch Ferrus Manus of the Iron Hands Legion. The Morlocks were nearly slain to a man during the disastrous Drop Site Massacre of Istvaan V during the opening days of the Horus Heresy. But some few managed to escape the killing fields of the Urgall Depression on that world to carry their traditions forward for the Iron Hands.UltramarinesXIIIRoboute GuillimanInvictarus SuzerainThe Invictarus Suzerain were the precursors of the Ultramarines elite warriors that serve in the Chapter's honour guard in the 41st Millennium. Those warriors who served in this elite echelon were recognised for the legendary deeds they had accomplished in service to the Imperium, and were bestowed with Invictarii armour -- finely detailed, artificer-wrought Power Armour in recognition of their deeds. This armour was often worn by those who had served in the elite echelon of the Invictarii before being assigned command. The Invictarii was a veteran cadre who served both as a Legion elite and as a pool of warriors who, through their actions, had singled themselves out for potential future high command, not simply by bravery or skill at arms, but also for displaying a talent in governance, organisation and administration. A cadre of these elite warriors often served as an honour guard for the Ultramarines Primarch Roboute Guilliman.SalamandersXVIIIVulkanPyre GuardThe Pyre Guard served as the honour guard for the Primarch Vulkan of the Salamanders Legion. Their present status has devolved to acting as an elite component of the Salamanders' 1st Company (the Firedrakes), and in the role as the personal bodyguards of the Regent of Prometheus (Chapter Master) Tu'Shan, and the current Forgefather Vulkan He'stan.Raven GuardXIXCorvus CoraxShadow WardensThe Shadow Wardens served as the honour guard for the Primarch Corvus Corax of the Raven Guard Legion. When he was their leader during the slave uprisings on Lycaeus, Corax's peers insisted he be watched over by a bodyguard lest the overlords or some other rogue element attempt to assassinate him. While he resented this, Corax allowed it, as much for his followers' peace of mind as for his own safety. Having joined his Legion, the bodyguard followed, being formed into an honour guard known informally as the Shadow Wardens. It was said that they were ever-present, though often unseen when their Primarch went to war, and that none could avoid their gaze. Indeed, only one individual was ever able to do so, and that was Corax himself, giving credence to the stories that Corax was able to slip his own shadow should he choose to do so.