The Legio Custodes

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fictional organization
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Imperium_of_Man
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Chaos_Space_Marines
gptkbp:appearsIn gptkb:Warhammer_40,000
gptkbp:foundedBy gptkb:Emperor_of_Mankind
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Legio Custodes
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Valerian
gptkb:Trajann_Valoris
gptkb:Allarus_Custodians
gptkb:Vertus_Praetors
gptkb:Vexilus_Praetors
ancient traditions
elite warriors
golden armor
Wardens
highly selective recruitment
combat prowess
psychic resistance
Adeptus Terra connection
Alea Irae
Golden Throne guardianship
Guardian Spears
Sisters of Silence (allied)
Throneworld defense
custodian guard
distinct from Imperial Guard
distinct from Space Marines
extreme loyalty
featured in Black Library novels
genetically engineered superhumans
miniature wargame army
never left Terra for millennia
not part of Adeptus Astartes
participation in the Horus Heresy
participation in the Siege of Terra
re-entered the galaxy after the Great Rift
shield-captains
small numbers
unique gene-seed
use of Aquilon Terminators
use of Dreadnoughts
use of Forge World units
use of Land Raiders
use of advanced wargear
use of jetbikes
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Terra
gptkbp:role personal bodyguards of the Emperor
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Emperor_of_Mankind
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:41st_Millennium
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6