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* In the [[Salamanders]], and in the [[Crimson Fists]] | * In the [[Salamanders]], and in the [[Crimson Fists]], the Chapter Master is also the First Captain | ||
* The [[Iron Hands]] are ruled by their Clan Council, [[Matthew Ward|a fact which did not stop Kardan Stronos being listed in the 5th Edition Codex: Space Marines]] | * The [[Iron Hands]] are ruled by their Clan Council, [[Matthew Ward|a fact which did not stop Kardan Stronos being listed in the 5th Edition Codex: Space Marines]] | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 28 October 2012
A chapter of Space Marines is led by its Chapter Master. Chapter Masters are among the most experienced Marines in the Imperium and supremely skilled in warfare. They often have many centuries under their belt, including many years of service as a Company Captain.
They may be elected to the position by the other Captains or Veterans of their Chapter after the previous Chapter Master vacates the post. If a Captain accomplishes something extremely noteworthy while his Chapter Master is still around, his name may be put forward to lead a new Chapter at the next Founding.
The Chapter Master's responsibilities do not end with his Marines; he is also in charge of the many organizations surrounding his Chapter, like the Planetary Defense Force and Navy fleets of his Chapter's homeworld (if they have one).
Other Titles
Non-Codex Astartes Chapters may use other terms for their senior officer, or may not have one senior officer at all, if they are ruled by a council. Some other titles used include:
- Supreme Grand Master (Grey Knights and Dark Angels)
- Great Wolf (Space Wolves)
- High Marshall (Black Templars)
- In the Salamanders, and in the Crimson Fists, the Chapter Master is also the First Captain
- The Iron Hands are ruled by their Clan Council, a fact which did not stop Kardan Stronos being listed in the 5th Edition Codex: Space Marines
See Also
- Chapter Master: A Chapter Management Simulation is a game-in-development where you get to be the Chapter Master of your own Space Marine chapter and lead them to victory, or (more likely) get wiped out hilariously.