Editing Chapter Master

In [[Warhammer 40,000]], a [[Space Marine Chapter|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 [[Brother-Captain|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 chapter's non-Marine personnel, known as [[Chapter Serf]]s, and 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:
* Lord Commander ([[Blood Angels]])
* Great Khan ([[White Scars]])
* Azariah ([[Blood Ravens]]...well not after Kyras)
* Supreme Grand Master ([[Grey Knights]] and [[Dark Angels]])
* Great Wolf ([[Space Wolves]])
* High Marshall ([[Black Templars]])
* The Chapter Master can also be the First Captain (such as in the [[Salamanders]] and [[Crimson Fists]]).
* The [[Iron Hands]], meanwhile, are ruled by a Clan Council, [[Matthew Ward|a fact which did not stop Kardan Stronos being listed in the 5th Edition Codex: Space Marines.]]

== See Also ==

* '''[[Chapter Master (game)|Chapter Master]]: A Chapter Management Simulation''' is a game-in-development-hell 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.

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