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=The Second Founding=

==Crusading Exiled==
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|Name = Crusading Exiled
|Heraldry = [[File:CrusadingExiled.jpg|200px]]
|Battle Cry = Fight in the name of the Emperor!
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|Founding = Second Founding
|Successors of = Storm Bringers
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|Chapter Master = Chaplain Rodlak (Formerly)
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|Homeworld = 
|Specialty = Aggressive tactical combat
|Strength = Less than 800
|Allegiance = Independent / Imperium of Man (Formerly) 
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The Crusading Exiled are a group made of several chapters banished by a rogue Inquisitor. They crusade in the name of the Emperor now, seeking redemption in his name.

===Chapter History===
Following the Heresy, the Storm Bringers split their forces, creating a chapter known as the Winds of Vengeance. This new founding of Astartes set out amongst the stars to find and destroy the enemies of the Imperium. During a battle to rest control of their recruiting world, the Chapter Master of the Winds of Vengeance met his end, leading to the appointing of a new Chapter Master. As a well known Chaplain, Rodlak was selected to lead the Chapter due to his zealous nature and constant preaching of Imperial scripture.

For the next several hundred years, the Winds fought the enemies of man, eventually becoming so  hateful of Chaos that they would clean entire worlds of life on the very suspect of corruption. Over the years, Rodlak's campaigns had become more aggressive and the doctrine of the Winds had become increasingly savage. It was clear to only a few marines that Rodlak had come under the influence of Chaos. Perhaps this taint had been within Rodlak since the beginning. Several captains, under the leadership of Second Company Captain Varallus, found that their Chapter Master had surrendered his soul to the Ruinous powers. They exposed Rodlak to the Inquisition, executing him and giving up their lives to the Inquisition in hopes of redemption.

'''The Redeeming Crusade''' 
Following their trial, the Inquisition decreed that the Chapter should lead a crusade to redeem their name. The Winds did what they knew best and warred against the enemies of man once more. However, after passing by the outskirts of the Eye of Terror, the Winds picked up transmission detailing Rodlak's plan to sacrifice the Chapter to ascend to Daemonhood. The Chaos Space Marines that gave them the transmission were under the belief that Rodlak was on his way to deliver a new Chapter to the forces of Chaos. The Chaos forces were part of a large Warband, sent out to make contact with various officials to secure more numbers for the Warband. This plan was supposedly thought up of a renegade Inquisitor by the name of Ogiard who was also expected to be with the Winds. However, instead of handing of any traitors and greeting the Chaos Space Marines with open arms, the Winds executed their traitorous cousins, sustaining heavy losses as a result. They fled back into Inquisition-controlled space to warn them of the Enemy Within.

'''The Exile'''
Unfortunately for the Winds of Vengeance, Inquisitor Ogiard was the one to hear the distress call. Ogiard arrested the Winds and found them guilty of the murder of fellow Space Marines. The Winds were cast out of the Imperium forever. There were other Chapters that heard of the trial and realized that Ogiard's ruling was not only unjust but highly suspicious. Following a long and arduous investigation, three other Chapters, ''The Shield of the Emperor,'' ''The Fathers of Brass,'' and ''The Sanguine Solaire'' had found evidence of Ogiard's treachery. The Chapters banded together and renamed themselves ''The Crusading Exiled'', declaring Ogiard as an enemy of their beloved Imperium. The Exiled fought there way to the Inquisitor, branding him a Chaos-tainted traitor and slaying him on his homeworld. The other Inquisitors were blinded by rage, hatred or the lies of others who declared the Exiled as renegades. Either way, Ogiard's original ruling stood. The Crusading Exiled were banished and were to be shot down should they ever enter Imperium space again.

'''The 41st Millenium'''
Since the death of Ogiard, the Crusading Exiled have been slaying Chaos and xenos threats all over the galaxy in the name of the Emperor, keeping close to the Eye of Terror so they may warn nearby Imperium forces. Unfortunately, without a proper means of recruiting, the Exiled have been slowly losing numbers during their unending war but still stand at almost the size of a regular Astartes Chapter. However, considering the fact that four different Chapters came together to form the Exiled, this number is much less than most Inquisitorial estimates. Despite this, the collective armories of the Chapters have compounded to form one of the largest armored divisions the Empire has ever seen. Although, due to the nature of their dwindling resources, the vehicles cannot be replaced. This large stock of armor is sure to end one day.

===Notable Members===

'''Rodlak'''
Appointed to lead the Chapter in its early days, Rodlak had been known as a Chaplain with unwavering faith. Inspiring and misleading his troops into battles, Rodlak had proven himself to be a devious and dangerous threat to the Imperium. It is not known how or when Rodlak had been tainted by the forces of Chaos but when he was finally exposed, there was no denying it. As a self-proclaimed Champion of Chaos, Rodlak confessed to the sacrificing of entire worlds in his esteemed position. He died, branded as a heretic and his armor was cast into a star. That star has shown signs of decay since then.

'''The Council of the Exiled'''
Since the Exiled are made up of several Astartes Chapters, none of the Chapter Masters have ever come out to sieze total control. Instead, a council made up of Chapter Masters Varallus, Magniun, Corrok and Taract has been appointed to keep watch over the Exiled.

'''Varallus'''
A loyal and deeply faithful man, Varallus has always been known to lead his men through faith and valor. He was the first of the Winds of Vengeance Captains that exposed Rodlak of his Chaotic allegiance and was directly responsible for the execution of both Rodlak and Ogiard. Since the exile of his Chapter, Varallus has become somewhat of a father figure to the Exiled. His teachings are of faith, courage, and the search for truth.

'''Magniun'''
About as confident as his best friend, Varallus, Magnium was the first to vouch for the Winds' honour. Now, he is in the position of the leading tactician of the Exiled, hoping to lead his men into battle while suffering minimal losses. He and Varallus butt heads regularly over combat doctirine but the other members of the council always manage to bring the two back to a more calming state. He was the Chapter Master of ''The Shield of the Emperor.''

===Chapter Combat Doctrine===
With a low amount of troops and a large amount of armored weaponry, the Crusading Exiled always try for a conservative yet aggressive attack. Utilizing as much armor as possible, the Exiled have a consistent method of getting their men as far behind enemy lines as possible before deploying foot soldiers to finish the job.

===Chapter Beliefs===
Many of the Exiled genuinely believe that the misfortunes they go through are part of some divine test given to them by the Emperor. The Crusading Exiled fight in the name of the Emperor despite the fact that a surprising amount of their former brothers have been ordered to engage them on sight. They still believe in the Emperor and all the teachings given to them by Varallus and their Chaplains. However, they still keep a vigilant watch over each other, making sure that Chaos taint may never reach them again. This aversion to Chaos extends to the judgement they pass on others. The Exiled are aware that Chaos can spring up within any civilization. As such, they refuse to set up a means of recruiting from nearby planets due to the fact that corruption may find its way into their Chapter. The Exiled also believe that kidnapping suitable candidates to bring bulk to their numbers is the practice of one who worships Chaos. The beliefs of the Crusading Exiled are dangerous and will eventually result in the death of the Chapter.

===The Exiled Fleet===
Since the Crusading Exiled are made up of several Chapters, they have access to the ships granted to them by said Chapters. This ''Exiled Fleet,'' lead by the flagship known as the ''Noble Wind,'' has been the home to the Exiled for the past five hundred years. Rather than settling on a single planet, the Fleet floats freely along the borders of Imperium space, ready to strike down the enemies of the Emperor.