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''Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil.'' -Exodus 23:2
''Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil.'' -Exodus 23:2


As the name indicates, this article is about those rare Space Marines who stayed loyal to the Emperor and the Imperium despite hailing from the Traitor Legions, proving that despite what some characters in 40k think, bad genes is no sure indicator of bad behaviour. While most of the information is just hints for now, this is a matter that has been popping up every now and then since a few years ago.  
A rare few Space Marines who hailed from the Traitor Legions stayed loyal to the Emperor and the Imperium, proving that despite what some characters in 40k think, bad genes is no sure indicator of bad behaviour. While most of the information is just hints for now, this is a matter that has been popping up every now and then since a few years ago.  


As it happens, many of these traitor legion loyalists in the Horus Heresy who did not end up in annals of history became [[Blackshield|Blackshields]], the precursor to the 40k equivalent of the same name where a marine with no emblems or markings can petition to join with the [[Deathwatch]], no questions asked. The wording leaves it open to them seeking to redeem themselves OR that of their chapter. Although Blackshields are a rarity, there were enough for such a tradition to begin and survive to the present time in the Imperium.  
As it happens, many of these traitor legion loyalists during the Horus Heresy who did not end up in annals of history became [[Blackshield|Blackshields]], the precursor to the 40k equivalent of the same name where a marine with no emblems or markings can petition to join with the [[Deathwatch]], no questions asked. The wording leaves it open to them seeking to redeem themselves OR their chapter. Although Blackshields are a rarity, there were enough for such a tradition to begin and survive to the present time in the Imperium.  


Those groups with enough numbers, or perhaps ties to the right people, were able to pass themselves off as successors of other chapters after the Second Founding. Or their founders purged and changed their own records, so that over time, no one within the chapter knows who their true progenitor is (which can lead to some [[skub|fun times]] when an inquisitor comes across evidence that it occurred).  
Those groups with enough numbers, or perhaps ties to the right people, were able to pass themselves off as successors of other chapters after the Second Founding. Or their founders purged and changed their own records, so that over time, no one within the chapter knows who their true progenitor is (which can lead to some [[skub|fun times]] when an inquisitor comes across evidence that it occurred).  
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*[[Grey Knights]] (Founders were initially drawn from the [[Knights-Errant]]) - outright stated
*[[Grey Knights]] (Founders were initially drawn from the [[Knights-Errant]]) - outright stated
*[[Minotaurs]] ([[World Eaters]])
*[[Minotaurs]] ([[World Eaters]])
*[[Silver Skulls]] ([[Iron Warriors]]) - all but confirmed (origin suspected to be from the gene-seed of the iron warriors contingent that was lead by Dantioch, which stayed loyal)
*[[Silver Skulls]] ([[Iron Warriors]]) - all but confirmed (origin suspected to be from the gene-seed of the Iron Warriors contingent that was lead by Dantioch, which stayed loyal)
*[[Red Scorpions]] ([[Emperor's Children]])
*[[Red Scorpions]] ([[Emperor's Children]])
*Death Eagles ([[Emperor's Children]]) - all but confirmed
*Death Eagles ([[Emperor's Children]]) - all but confirmed
*[[Storm Wardens]] ([[World Eaters]]) - speculated
*[[Storm Wardens]] ([[World Eaters]]) - speculated
*[[Space Sharks]] ([[Night Lords]]) - heavily implied (using terror tactics, mostly pre-heresy gear, [[Tyberos the Red Wake]])
*[[Space Sharks]] ([[Night Lords]]) - speculated


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Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil. -Exodus 23:2

A rare few Space Marines who hailed from the Traitor Legions stayed loyal to the Emperor and the Imperium, proving that despite what some characters in 40k think, bad genes is no sure indicator of bad behaviour. While most of the information is just hints for now, this is a matter that has been popping up every now and then since a few years ago.

As it happens, many of these traitor legion loyalists during the Horus Heresy who did not end up in annals of history became Blackshields, the precursor to the 40k equivalent of the same name where a marine with no emblems or markings can petition to join with the Deathwatch, no questions asked. The wording leaves it open to them seeking to redeem themselves OR their chapter. Although Blackshields are a rarity, there were enough for such a tradition to begin and survive to the present time in the Imperium.

Those groups with enough numbers, or perhaps ties to the right people, were able to pass themselves off as successors of other chapters after the Second Founding. Or their founders purged and changed their own records, so that over time, no one within the chapter knows who their true progenitor is (which can lead to some fun times when an inquisitor comes across evidence that it occurred).

Generic armies of them can be fielded in 30K with the Orphans of Betrayal Rite of War. As is fitting for a rogue, largely unsupported force, the rite doesn't provide many bonuses unless you're fighting Traitor versions of the same Legion you're fielding.

This article contains spoilers! You have been warned.


Known Loyalist Members of the Traitor Legions

  • Death Guard
    • Nathaniel Garro (became the first of the Knights-Errant)
    • Andus Hakur
    • Meric Voyen
    • Solun Decius
    • Helig Gallor (Recruited into the Knights-Errant)
  • Emperor's Children
    • Saul Tarvitz (MIA)
    • Argentus Kiron
    • Ancient Rylanor (Contemptor Dreadnought, MIA)
  • Iron Warriors
    • Barabas Dantioch (Sacrificed himself in a glorious battle to save the forces of Imperium Secundus)
    • Zygmund Tarrasch
    • Venerable Vastopol
    • Kyr Vhalen
    • Narik Dreygur (Mind-controlled to serve the Loyalists rather than redeemed)
    • Auric Saxton
  • Luna Wolves
    • Garviel Loken (Recruited into the Knights-Errant)
    • Iacton Qruze (Recruited into the Knights-Errant, later killed by Horus)
    • Severian (Recruited into the Knights-Errant)
  • World Eaters
    • Macer Varren (Recruited into the Knights-Errant)
    • Endryd Haar
    • Tagore
    • Subha
    • Asubha
  • Thousand Sons
    • Atharva
    • Revuel Arvida
    • Omari Anat (captured by the Flash Tearers, stayed their captive to test whether or not Amit would go insane and kill him despite ample evidence of his innocence, fate unknown)

List of suspected chapters

Sources

  1. ↑ How to Paint Space Marines, pg. 86
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