Grimdarkness Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 O,K we all know only a select few know the whole truth about the legions/chapters history so my question is what's the highest rank a marine can reach if it's found out that learning the truth would impede him in some way. An example would be a 300 year old tac marine. IIRC it is the librarians who look into the deepest parts of the prospective Deathwing members soul to see if he can withstand the terrible truth. So what happens when a marine is weighed measured and found wanting? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 He's taken off to chamber 42 to be 'dealt with' :tu: . Seriously it's a good question. There is obviously a Librarian-enforced glass ceiling on promotion/advancement within the DA. But still there is no dishonour at all in being a 300 year old Tac marine – he's still a member of the First Chapter of Astartes (or the greater Unforgiven) isn't he? It's not like he's some menial loader in an IG Artillery regiment :huh: . And he could make it to be a Veteran anyway. ...and if he honours both himself and his Chapter before becoming seriously maimed he might get made into a Dreadnought. An honour indeed. Don't forget that not all DA aspire to the Deathwing/Inner Circles anyway. He could advance with the Astartes ranks of the Mechanicum for instance if he's a Techmarine – or similary through the Apothecarium as an Apothecary. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2710830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother iKon Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 A Chaplain of the non interogator variety is I imagine the furthest said brother could reach provided that he was suitable for the position of paragon of the chapters ideals but not suitable to know the next level of the truth Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2711687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightrawenII Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Standard Bearer or Company Champion. Both Apothecary and Techmarine reguire 'special' skill. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2711746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pueriexdeus Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Really, very few live that long. Those that do are elevated in some fashion I would imagine. After 300 years, DW, Chapi, Command Squad, Veterans, Dreads??? Recruiter/Trainer??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2711754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimdarkness Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 all good answers. Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2712817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazfrael Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 He's taken off to chamber 42 to be 'dealt with' :) . Seriously it's a good question. There is obviously a Librarian-enforced glass ceiling on promotion/advancement within the DA. But still there is no dishonour at all in being a 300 year old Tac marine – he's still a member of the First Chapter of Astartes (or the greater Unforgiven) isn't he? It's not like he's some menial loader in an IG Artillery regiment :) . And he could make it to be a Veteran anyway. ...and if he honours both himself and his Chapter before becoming seriously maimed he might get made into a Dreadnought. An honour indeed. Don't forget that not all DA aspire to the Deathwing/Inner Circles anyway. He could advance with the Astartes ranks of the Mechanicum for instance if he's a Techmarine – or similary through the Apothecarium as an Apothecary. You're forgetting that as soon as a space marine advances into the first company (Deathwing) he is also inducted into the Inner Circle. Librarians, Chaplains and Company Masters are all members of the Deathwing (Which has at least one apothecary by the way) and, as each Dark Angel advances within the Inner Circle they are given more knowledge regarding the chapters secret. Therefore one cannot simply choose "not to advance" in the Deathwing/Inner Circle as it is a matter of eventuality not choice if you are proven worthy of being inducted. I also quote from the last sentence of "The Deathwing" entry in the codex, pg 16 "every Dark Angel aspires to join the Deathwing, to lead the assault against the enemies of The Lion and The Emperor". Also, Techmarines cannot become part of the Inner Circle anyway due to conflicting oaths of service. I think that covers everything. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2712865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isiah Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 .... you might want to re-read my post :( :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/226353-non-deathwing-ranks/#findComment-2713301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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