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The Marked

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	===The Marked===		===The Marked===
	~~If during the recruitment process an initiate is found to be "Marked", they are given to the charge~~ of the ~~3rd Chaplaincy,~~ a ~~sect~~ within ~~the Chaplains~~ that ~~deal directly with The Marked. These recruits never receive any psychic training unlike their Aspirant brothers and possess no psykers within their ranks except for those provided by~~ the ~~Aspirant Weirds. Their training under~~ the ~~3rd Chaplains as Neophytes consists~~ of ~~mental and physical trials~~ that ~~stimulate more rapid mental degeneration. At~~ the ~~point~~ of ~~becoming fully fledged~~ Battle Brothers~~, The Marked are then free~~ to ~~choose a Gang similar to the Paths used by Aspirants. The Gangs are rough groupings~~ of ~~battle brothers that prefer one style of combat over others~~. ~~Each Gang is overseen by a 3rd Chaplain who keeps promoting further mental degradation among the afflicted. In rare cases, individuals have managed~~ to ~~overcome~~ the ~~genetic flaw~~ and ~~may be petitioned to~~ the ~~rank of Aspirant by their overseeing Chaplain~~. ~~Those that complete~~ this ~~feat are given positions of honor~~ within the Chapter ~~and are often given additional attention by the officers~~ to ~~further their training~~. ~~For those~~ that are ~~unable to overcome descend to~~ the ~~depths~~ of ~~degradation and behave in~~ the ~~manner~~ of ~~a semi-organized hoard. Where Aspirants are seen~~ as ~~choice warriors and exceptionally valuable, the~~ Marked ~~often see~~ the ~~most amount combat where it is at its fiercest.~~		The Chapter of the Forlorn Hope suffers from a self imposed flaw within their Chapter. Mainly that during the indoctrination process the initiates have such an immense amount of information implanted within their heads that they begin to go insane thinking that they are one of the many images of Battle Brothers falling in combat to any number of xenos species. Not only do they see and experience their deaths along with ways to counter the weapons and tactics of these many xenos, but also feel the pain. Though this is most common to suffer from The Mark, as it is called within the Chapter, it has been known to occupationally afflict fully fledged Battle Brothers later on, albeit much more rare. Those that succumb are placed into the care of the Chaplains of the 3rd Company known as The Marked Company. Within the 3rd each Marked Battle Brother will serve the Chapter as nearly uncontrollable battle crazed psychopaths that will stop at nothing to find their next kill in attempt to alleviate themselves of the pain.

	~~It is currently unknown how many of The~~ Marked ~~exist within~~ the Chapter~~, however it is speculated~~ that their ~~numbers exceed that~~ of ~~a thousand battle ready, more than slightly insane, warriors~~.


	===Reapers===		===Reapers===

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The Marked

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	It is currently unknown how many of The Marked exist within the Chapter, however it is speculated that their numbers exceed that of a thousand battle ready, more than slightly insane, warriors.		It is currently unknown how many of The Marked exist within the Chapter, however it is speculated that their numbers exceed that of a thousand battle ready, more than slightly insane, warriors.


			===Reapers===

			===Juggernaut===

	==Doctrines and Specialties==		==Doctrines and Specialties==

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Aspirants

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	The Elite 100 would be considered to be the true 1st Company of most Chapters and able to equip the much revered Tactical Dreadnought Armor. However, The Chapter of the Forlorn Hope does not possess, nor desires to possess, any sets of Terminator Armor. They instead have taken on the tradition of each of the 100 to work with the Chapter's Techmarines to engineer their very own unique weapons and armor that will then be crafted by the Chapter's Juggernauts. This time honor tradition provides each warrior with a unique way of protection from and execution of their preferred xenos species whilst allowing them to maintain a greater amount of speed, agility, and mobility that is otherwise restricted by Terminator Armor.		The Elite 100 would be considered to be the true 1st Company of most Chapters and able to equip the much revered Tactical Dreadnought Armor. However, The Chapter of the Forlorn Hope does not possess, nor desires to possess, any sets of Terminator Armor. They instead have taken on the tradition of each of the 100 to work with the Chapter's Techmarines to engineer their very own unique weapons and armor that will then be crafted by the Chapter's Juggernauts. This time honor tradition provides each warrior with a unique way of protection from and execution of their preferred xenos species whilst allowing them to maintain a greater amount of speed, agility, and mobility that is otherwise restricted by Terminator Armor.

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			! Color !! Description
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			\| Red \|\| Techmarine or Chapter Artisan.
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			\| Orange \|\| Specializes in large scale hoard type enemies such as the Orks, in open environments. Known among the Chapter as Path of the Last Stand.
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			\| Yellow \|\| Specializes in confined space combat such as ship boarding actions, underground and urban campaigns.
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			\| Green \|\| Specializes in long range combat and ambush. Normally found attached to the 4th Scout Corp but separate from the initiate Scouts
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			\| Blue \|\| Chapter Weird.
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			\| Indigo \|\| Specializes in combating psykic enhanced or gifted xenos species, such as the Eldar.
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			\| Violet \|\| Specializes in tactics and diplomacy.
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			\| Black \|\| Chapter Chaplain.
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	===The Marked===		===The Marked===

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Aspirants

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	===Aspirants===		===Aspirants===
	~~During~~ the ~~gene seed implantation process, potential recruits go through intense psycho-evaluation at ascertain their mental status. Those that do not possess "The Mark"~~, a ~~genetic flaw within~~ the ~~Chapter that causes mental degradation into a mindset similar to that~~ of ~~a Greenskin~~, are ~~imparted on The Path~~. ~~Upon initiation into the ranks~~ of the ~~Aspirants as a neophyte they are placed into~~ the ~~charges~~ of ~~the Chaplains and the Weirds to undergo further indoctrination and psycho~~-~~conditioning~~. ~~During these first steps, Aspirants will be taught mental wards, The Emperor's Tarot, and lore~~ of the ~~Weirds, its dangers~~ and ~~boons~~. ~~This training is overseen by~~ the ~~Chaplains and Aspirants that "take~~ the ~~fall" will be erased from~~ the ~~ranks and records expunged~~. ~~Those that pass on will study under the Chaplains~~ of the ~~Chapter learning~~ the ~~history and ceremonies~~ of the ~~Maverick Marines,~~ the ~~role of the Aspirants~~ and ~~the roles~~ of ~~The Marked. Upon graduation~~, an Aspirant ~~Neophyte~~ is given ~~his final gene seed implants and becomes~~ a ~~full fledged battle brother. At this stage the Aspirant is given several paths~~ to ~~embark upon to enhance his learning and combat effectiveness~~. It is ~~mandatory that a battle brother studies many paths and is encouraged~~ to ~~create a~~ new ~~path if one does not already exist~~. ~~If an Aspirant is able~~ to ~~survive he is given the opportunity for advancement into~~ the ~~higher ranks~~ of the ~~Chapter into the Chaplaincy, Weird Cult, The Reborn, or other officer positions~~.		Upon assignment to the 1st Company, a Regent from the 2nd Company will be granted the title of Aspirant Warrior, or simply Aspirant. During their induction to this elite fighting force they are given specially crafted artificer armor painted boltgun silver and a Maverick Stave as their primary weapon. A weapon reminiscent of a Guardian Spear used by the Adeptus Custodes with the added advantage of incorporated re-engineered xenos technology. With this they must spend a period of 71 years within the Deathwatch to learn and train to fight against all known Xenos. When returned to the Chapter, the Aspirant is given the opportunity of choosing one of eight paths. Each donated by one of the seven primary colors with the addition of black for the Chaplaincy. Upon the completion and mastering of this path, the Aspirant is given a translucent overcoat to their armor. It is not uncommon for each warrior to possess at least two colors with the exception of new inductees. Further applied coats begin to become increasingly rare with those attaining five or more being called Prism Aspirants who will graduate to the Elite 100 of the 1st Company.

	~~As an Aspirant, it is greatly encouraged that they join~~ the ~~Deathwatch~~ of ~~an extended period of service~~. ~~In this way~~, the ~~Chapter gains new information and technology from xenos races that they are otherwise unable~~ to ~~collect~~. ~~Those that join and survive~~ the ~~ranks~~ of the ~~Deathwatch are given special positions of authority among~~ the Chapter and ~~their fellow battle brothers~~. ~~As it stands, nearly~~ a ~~quarter~~ of ~~the Aspirant ranks will be made up~~ of ~~members that have served within the Deathwatch for at least a single term while the other half is still awaiting~~ their ~~trials~~ to ~~be admitted for their chance.~~		The Elite 100 would be considered to be the true 1st Company of most Chapters and able to equip the much revered Tactical Dreadnought Armor. However, The Chapter of the Forlorn Hope does not possess, nor desires to possess, any sets of Terminator Armor. They instead have taken on the tradition of each of the 100 to work with the Chapter's Techmarines to engineer their very own unique weapons and armor that will then be crafted by the Chapter's Juggernauts. This time honor tradition provides each warrior with a unique way of protection from and execution of their preferred xenos species whilst allowing them to maintain a greater amount of speed, agility, and mobility that is otherwise restricted by Terminator Armor.

	It is ~~currently unknown how many Aspirants are within the ranks of the Maverick Marines but Inquisitorial estimates put their strength somewhere around 300~~.

	===The Marked===		===The Marked===

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Officers

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	! Office !! Description		! Office !! Description
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	\| Master of the Chapter \|\| Chapter ~~Master~~		\| Master of the Chapter \|\| Oversees the direction and overall well being of the Chapter.
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	\| The First \|\| Honorific title given to the First Captain. The name and titles once held by the individual assuming this position are erased from the Chapter's history.		\| The First \|\| Honorific title given to the First Captain. The name and titles once held by the individual assuming this position are erased from the Chapter's history.
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	\| Juggernaut \|\| Hidden from all but the Master of the Chapter and The First, this office is held by 23 individuals that produce, maintain, and invent the Chapters weaponry and armor.		\| Juggernaut \|\| Hidden from all but the Master of the Chapter and The First, this office is held by 23 individuals that produce, maintain, and invent the Chapters weaponry and armor.
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			\| 'Chief' \|\| Denotes that the Officer is in command over an entire section of offices to which they specialize, answerable only the Chapter Master and The First.
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			\| 'Master' \|\| Denotes that the Officer is in command of a Company or plays a role within the hierarchical of said company. This title applies to the company's captain, chaplain, and librarian.
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			\| Lieutenant \|\| Denotes the Officer is in command of a Division. This is not the same as a Perpetrator.
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	\| Chaplain \|\| Oversee the Weirds and Suicidal Docs for potential chaotic corruption and for detecting the flaw within the Chapter. They also provide the pivotal roles in the training of new initiates, and leading The Marked into combat.		\| Chaplain \|\| Oversee the Weirds and Suicidal Docs for potential chaotic corruption and for detecting the flaw within the Chapter. They also provide the pivotal roles in the training of new initiates, and leading The Marked into combat.
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	\| Suicidal Apothecaries \|\| Like a flaw exhibited by the Chapter as a whole of self sacrifice for even but a single human life, Apothecaries will seemingly risk life and limb to save their Battle Brothers from death.
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	\| Weirds \|\| Oversee the initial training and indoctrination into the Chapter. They are tasked with teaching all initiates the dangers of the warp and screen for potential psykic talent and The MArk.		\| Weirds \|\| Oversee the initial training and indoctrination into the Chapter. They are tasked with teaching all initiates the dangers of the warp and screen for potential psykic talent and The MArk.
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	\| Perpetrator \|\| The honorific title given to an Aspirant that acts in the place of a Captain. ~~They are pulled from~~ the ~~ranks~~ of the ~~Aspirants as needed~~. It is not a permanent position among the Chapter.		\| Perpetrator \|\| The honorific title given to an Aspirant that acts in the place of a Captain. It is given to an Aspirant that either challenges their commanding officer in hopes to taken on the title of Officer or an Acting Captain should the current Captain be killed in combat. It is not a permanent position among the Chapter.
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	The '''Chapter of the Forlorn Hope''' are a [[~~Homebrew\|~~homebrew]] Chapter of Space Marines created by The True Maverick, one of the hosts for the Drunk Alaska Warcouncil. Check out the shitstorm [[Codex Maverick Marines]] for some hilarious 8th edition playable rules and units; the [[Adventures of Admiral Floppycock and Rogue Trader Skullsfuckington III]]; or [[Tales from the Deathwatch]].		The '''Chapter of the Forlorn Hope''' are a [[homebrew]] Chapter of Space Marines created by The True Maverick, one of the hosts for the Drunk Alaska Warcouncil. Check out the shitstorm [[Codex Maverick Marines]] for some hilarious 8th edition playable rules and units; the [[Adventures of Admiral Floppycock and Rogue Trader Skullsfuckington III]]; or [[Tales from the Deathwatch]].

	{{Infobox Spess Mahreen Chapter		{{Infobox Spess Mahreen Chapter

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Officers

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	\| The First \|\| Honorific title given to the First Captain. The name and titles once held by the individual assuming this position are erased from the Chapter's history.		\| The First \|\| Honorific title given to the First Captain. The name and titles once held by the individual assuming this position are erased from the Chapter's history.
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			\| Juggernaut \|\| Hidden from all but the Master of the Chapter and The First, this office is held by 23 individuals that produce, maintain, and invent the Chapters weaponry and armor.
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	\| Chaplain \|\| Oversee the Weirds and Suicidal Docs for potential chaotic corruption and for detecting the flaw within the Chapter. They also provide the pivotal roles in the training of new initiates, and leading The Marked into combat.		\| Chaplain \|\| Oversee the Weirds and Suicidal Docs for potential chaotic corruption and for detecting the flaw within the Chapter. They also provide the pivotal roles in the training of new initiates, and leading The Marked into combat.

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Chapter Structure

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	==Chapter Structure==		==Chapter Structure==
	The Chapter is ~~divided into two Clans: Aspirants~~ and the ~~Marked~~. ~~Aspirants are those that do not posses any signs~~ of the ~~Chapter's curse~~ and ~~have a virtual 0% chance~~ of ~~falling to it~~. ~~The Marked~~ are ~~those~~ that ~~posses~~ the ~~flaws in the gene seed that lead~~ to ~~mental degradation~~ to the ~~point that the battle brother exhibits~~ the same ~~mental capacity~~ and ~~behavior to that~~ of ~~an Ork~~. ~~Clan Maverick~~ is ~~broken down further~~ by the ~~chosen path that an Aspirant chooses to follow provided they also meet~~ the ~~qualifications~~. The ~~Clan of the Marked~~ further ~~break themselves up~~ into ~~smaller clans that exhibit the same likes and dislikes as their fellow battle brothers~~.		The Chapter of the Forlorn Hope sports a very unique organization. From the head it is lead by its Chapter Master, First Captain simply known as "The First", and the reclusive Juggernauts kept secret from all but The First and the Master of the Forlorn Hopes. From here the Chapter is broken down into its main offices. Office of the Chaplaincy led by the Chief Chaplin, Office of the Librarius led by the Chief Librarian (known as a Weird), and Office of the Company led by the Company Chief. Further positions are headed within each individual Company and further still each Division within each company. This is due to the fact that The Forlorn Hopes boast no more than 4 Companies at any given time leading the numbers within each to fluctuate anywhere from 100 to 300 Battle Brothers. Each Company is led by its respective Company Master, Master Chaplain, Master Weird, and Company Command Squad. Each Division within the Company follows the same structure as their overarching Company being led by a Lieutenant, Chaplain, Weird, and respective Division Command Squad. Existing outside of this structure under the direct secretive knowledge of the Juggernauts, The First, and Chapter Master are the Reapers who possess no more than 71 members are any one given time. This organization is led by a single Company Master known as The Grim and a Champion Chosen from among the ranks of the Reapers. The Reapers are further broken down into 3 Troops consisting of 23 members each.

	~~The True Maverick~~		Chapter Master
	The First		The First - - - - Juggernauts; Reapers
	~~The Reborn~~ (~~Techmarines~~)		Chapter's Commanding Officers (Chaplains, Librarians (Weirds), Company Chief)
	~~Chapter~~ Officers (~~Chaplains~~, ~~Weirds~~, ~~Captains~~)		Company Officers (Master Chaplain, Master Weird, Company Master, Company Command Squad)
	Aspirants		1st Company (Aspirants)
	The Marked		2nd Company (Regnant)
			3rd Company (The Marked)
			4th Company (Scout Corp)
			Division Officers (Chaplain, Weird, Lieutenant, Division Command Squad)

			Reapers

	===Officers===		===Officers===
	~~The officers of the Chapter~~ are pulled ~~directly~~ from the ~~ranks of the~~ Aspirants. ~~The highest office~~ is ~~given to~~ the Chapter ~~Master known as~~ The ~~True Maverick~~. ~~Below him is The First,~~ an ~~honorific title given~~ to the ~~most senior member~~ of the ~~officers most notably known as being The First Captain, The First Champion,~~ and ~~The First Praetor~~. ~~Below him are~~ the ~~Reborn~~, ~~individuals that have embarked on many paths and seen ferocious conflict only~~ to ~~rise~~ to the ~~top~~. ~~Due~~ to the ~~nature of~~ the ~~Chapter~~ and ~~its doctrines~~, ~~The Reborn~~ are ~~also~~ the ~~Techmarines, Artificers,~~ and ~~Forge Masters~~ of ~~the Maverick Marines~~. ~~Though held in high esteem, the other officer positions of the Chapter fall~~ to ~~the Chaplaincy, Weird Cult, Suicidal Docs,~~ and ~~mythical "Captains" known as Perpetrators~~. The ~~"lower" officers~~ are ~~in charge of~~ the ~~training and day~~ to ~~day affairs~~ of the ~~Chapter leaving~~ the ~~more senior officers~~ to ~~oversee~~ the ~~more direct and wholesome needs of the Chapter~~		Officers are pulled from the 1st Company whose members are known as Aspirants. It is from this pool that the Chapter can be sure that the members assuming the role of leaders are free of The Mark and most skilled among their brethren. When an Aspirant seeks to attain the position of an Officer they must challenge their commanding officer to a Duel of Command. This duel takes place before a battle or campaign where the aspiring Aspirant proves their right to command by strength and skill. Should they prove to be the victor the commanding officer will shadow the Aspirant for the duration of the engagement, allowing him to command his brothers. If found to be worthy the commanding officer will present a token to the Aspirant. This token is then taken to the Company Chief where they will be tested beyond the limits mentally and physically, further establishing by what right they seek the title of Officer. Past this stage they are granted the Rank of Lieutenant and given command of a Division. During their time as a Division Commander they will be graded by The First as to their skill and merit. If worthy, The First presents they with a token whereby they are granted the opportunity to apprentice under a Company Master as a Master Lieutenant. Upon the passing of the Company Master, the Master Lieutenant will assume command. If at any point the Aspirant should fail, they must report to the Deathwatch to serve another 71 years to further hone their skills.

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	! Office !! Description		! Office !! Description
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	\| ~~True Maverick~~ \|\| Chapter Master		\| Master of the Chapter \|\| Chapter Master
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	\| The First \|\| Honorific title given to the ~~first captain~~		\| The First \|\| Honorific title given to the First Captain. The name and titles once held by the individual assuming this position are erased from the Chapter's history.
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	~~\| Reborn \|\| Charged with the maintenance and crafting of weapons~~ and ~~wargear for~~ the ~~Chapter. They~~ are ~~also~~ the ~~ones in direct charge of reengineering and re-adaptation of xenos technology~~.
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	\| Chaplain \|\| Oversee the Weirds and Suicidal Docs for potential chaotic corruption and for detecting the flaw within the Chapter. They also provide the pivotal roles in the training of new initiates, and leading The Marked into combat.		\| Chaplain \|\| Oversee the Weirds and Suicidal Docs for potential chaotic corruption and for detecting the flaw within the Chapter. They also provide the pivotal roles in the training of new initiates, and leading The Marked into combat.
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	\| Suicidal ~~Docs~~ \|\| ~~Apothecaries to~~ the ~~rest~~ of ~~the Imperium~~, ~~they are not only tasked with the wellbeing of the Chapter, but also to research ways~~ to ~~eliminate the genetic flaw~~.		\| Suicidal Apothecaries \|\| Like a flaw exhibited by the Chapter as a whole of self sacrifice for even but a single human life, Apothecaries will seemingly risk life and limb to save their Battle Brothers from death.
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	\| Weirds \|\| Oversee the initial training and indoctrination into the Chapter. They are tasked with teaching all initiates the dangers of the warp and screen for potential psykic talent.		\| Weirds \|\| Oversee the initial training and indoctrination into the Chapter. They are tasked with teaching all initiates the dangers of the warp and screen for potential psykic talent and The MArk.
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	\| Perpetrator \|\| The honorific title given to an Aspirant that acts in the place of a Captain. They are pulled from the ranks of the Aspirants as needed. It is not a permanent position among the Chapter.		\| Perpetrator \|\| The honorific title given to an Aspirant that acts in the place of a Captain. They are pulled from the ranks of the Aspirants as needed. It is not a permanent position among the Chapter.