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The Raven Guard: Masters of Stealth and Deception

The Raven Guard Chapter of Space Marines is a Codex Chapter that adheres to the principles outlined in the Codex Astartes. Their organization is structured around ten Companies, each led by a Shadow Captain who is responsible for a specific aspect of the Chapter’s logistics.

Headquarters Staff

The current headquarters staff includes:

• Master of the Forge: Vynda Aason
• Master of the Fleet: Vynda Aason

Company Commanders

Each Company is led by a Shadow Captain who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and mastery of the Raven Guard’s unique combat style. The current Company commanders are:

• Shadow Captain Aethon Shaan: 10 Veteran Squads/Terminator Squads
• Shadow Captain Aajz Solari: 2 Close Support Squads, 2 Fire Support Squads
• Shadow Captain Vordin Krayn: Master of the Ambush, 2 Close Support Squads, 2 Fire Support Squads
• Shadow Captain Vynda Aason: Master of the Fleet, 2 Close Support Squads, 2 Fire Support Squads
• Shadow Captain Aevar Qeld: 2 Close Support Squads, 2 Fire Support Squads
• Shadow Captain Sard Gaeron:
• Shadow Captain Oras Brael:
• Shadow Captain Reszasz Krevaan: Lord Executioner, 10 Close Support Squads
• Shadow Captain Vos Delorn: 10 Fire Support Squads
• Shadow Captain Kalae Korvydae: Master of the Recruits

Companies of the Raven Guard

Each Company has its own unique character and specialty:

• 1st Company “Blackwings”: The mightiest warriors of the Raven Guard, known for their mastery of assassination.
• 2nd Company “Shadowborne”: The Raven Guard’s preeminent assassins.
• 3rd Company “Ghoststalkers”: Uses sudden and overwhelming force to silence their foes, embracing ambush and stealth.
• 4th Company “Silent”: Strives for stealth and subtlety.
• 5th Company “Watchful”: Utilizes vigilance and surveillance to outmaneuver their enemies.
• 6th Company “Darkened Blades”: Infiltrates enslaved worlds and delivers them anew into the Imperial fold.
• 7th Company “Whisperclaws”: Specializes in hit-and-run attacks, maintaining an agile and responsive war footing.
• 8th Company “Unseen”: Serves as the Raven Guard’s Close Support Squad reserves, often fighting their own campaigns.
• 9th Company “Dirge Singers”: Acts as the Raven Guard’s Fire Support Squad reserves.
• 10th Company “Subtle”: The Raven Guard’s recruiting force, operating both Scout and Vanguard forces.

Recruitment and Training

The Raven Guard’s recruitment process is slow and selective due to the instability of their gene-seed and the experiments of Corax. Aspirants undergo harsh training in the force-domes of Deliverance and Kiavahr, facing lethal conditions and learning patience, stealth, and the art of the hunt. Those who complete their trials can expect long service in the 10th Company as Scouts before becoming full Battle-Brothers.