Crusader Squad

The Galaxy's worst buddy system. Ever.

Should not be confused with Ecclesiarchal Crusaders and the more generic Crusader.

Crusader Squads are the backbone of any Black Templars formation with a Fighting Company and consist of varying levels of Initiates, and Black Templar Neophytes.

Overview

The majority of the Chapter's Battle-Brothers are organized into these squads. Many are led by a Sword Brethren - veterans whose deeds and example inspire Initiates to even greater acts of assfucking. The squads are primarily armed with the holy Bolter, though given the Black Templars' preference for close combat, many choose to carry Chainswords and other melee weapons.

Crunch

In 6th Edition, these are your troop choice. You get these guys and nothing else. Rejoice. They're basically tactical marines (initiates), who can also have scouts (neophytes) in their squad. Awesome. Neophytes are great, they're cheap bodies to throw onto incoming power fists, or krak missiles. The initiates can be armed with either Bolt Pistol + Close Combat Weapon, or Bolter. Neophytes can be armed with Bolt Pistol + Close Combat Weapon, or shotgun. Additionally, you can take 1 special weapon, and either 1 heavy weapon or 1 special close combat weapon.