Space Marines: Victrix Honor guard Available Nov 8th

Available Nov 8th

The Victrix Honour Guard are an elite formation of veteran Space Marines within the Ultramarines Chapter, hand-picked for their peerless martial skill, measured statecraft, and extreme selflessness in battle. They serve as dedicated bodyguards for the Chapter's senior officers, such as Chapter Master Marneus Calgar and the Primarch Roboute Guilliman, willing to lay down their lives to protect their charges.

Key Characteristics:
Role: Primarily bodyguards and diplomatic envoys, they act as a "living shield" for key Ultramarines leaders.
Selection: Members are chosen personally by the Primarch or Chapter Master from the 1st Company veterans, based on merit, loyalty, and their ability to put the Chapter's success above personal glory.
Wargear: They are clad in highly ornate suits of Power Armour and typically armed with a combination of weapons:
Storm Shields: Large, protective shields that offer significant defensive capabilities (an invulnerable save in-game terms).
Power Swords / Blades of Honour: Expertly crafted melee weapons, often in the style of a gladius, used for quick, lethal thrusts.
Master-crafted Bolt Carbines or Power Axes: Depending on the specific build or era, they may also carry other weapons.
Combat Doctrine: They are tough, durable warriors designed to ensure the survival of their attached leaders while adding significant close-combat pressure and objective control to the battlefield.
Specialists: A unit can include a Chapter Champion, a deadly assassin, or a Chapter Ancient, who carries the inspiring Banner of Macragge, granting combat benefits to the unit.
Lore: They were first assembled by Roboute Guilliman after his resurrection to accompany him on the Terran Crusade, where they proved their worth through countless acts of sacrifice and martial prowess. 
In essence, the Victrix Honour Guard represents the absolute finest of the Ultramarines, embodying the ideals of the Chapter in both war and statecraft.