Death Company

Though marines descended from the gene-seed of the Blood Drinkers are known to have very low incidence of the Black Rage, it is known to occur. Some say these Astartes show an increased resilience to the Flaw, or that they have an inherent ability to master the Black Rage.

In the Soul Reavers chapter, Marines clad in the black armour and skeletal visage of the Death Company often take on the role normally filled by Sanguinary Guard; elite warriors charged with the escort of the chapter's leadership, informally known as the Sanguinary Death Guard.

The chapter's Reclusiarch has remained steadfastly silent over what lies behind the differences between this chapter's "chosen", and those of other Blood Angel descendants.