Custodes Naming / Names

[TomFX]

Hello Agents of the Imperium sub forum, this is my first post down here (relatively new to the forums you see).

 

I was wondering what do we know of the naming conventions of the Custodes?

 

I know they earn various names which they inscribe on the inside of their armour - I'm not sure why or what this is based on?

 

However, what I'm interested in is - what real word languages Custodes characters names have been taken from / inspired by?

 

I'm currently working on my first 40K army in over 20 odd years and I've chosen Custodes for a variety of reasons but because the model numbers are so few and they are supposed to be individuals fighting together rather than a cohesive fighting force like the Adeptus Astartes, I was planning to give every model a name plate on the base and need some inspiration to get authentic sounding names, are they Latin inspired like Ultramarines or something different?

 

I'm currently immersing myself in the lore but have a lot to catch up on so any pointers or thoughts you have would be really beneficial.

 

 

[Grotsmasha]

Here are all the named Custodes from Lexicanium

 

 

Heresy-era

• Chief Custodian Constantin Valdor — Captain-General of the Legio Custodes, during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.^[3] He is joined by the Ares Guard, his bodyguard and command unit.^[4c]
• Tribune Kadai — Killed during the War Within the Webway^[15a]
• Tribune Jasac — Killed during the War Within the Webway^[15a]
• Tribune Ra Endymion — Hykanatoi, last Tribune leading the War Within the Webway^[15a]
• Diocletian Coros, Prefect of the Hykanatoi^[15a]
• Khorarinn
• Zhanmadao Navenar, Prefect of the Tharanatoi^[15a] part of his face ruined during the War Within the Webway^[15j]
• Amon Tauromachian^[3]
• Samonas^[28]
• Brokur^[3]
• Haedo Emankon^[3]
• Justinian Arcadius — Custodes Sentinel^[4b]
• Saturnalia^[7]
• Sumant Giri Phalguni Tirtha^[11]
• Uttam Luna Hesh Udar^[11]
• Zerin^[3]
• Ixion Hale — Tribune
• Kalimak Sebran - Ephoroi Prefect
• Tsutomu - Prefect Warden^[30]
• Abram Hasrubal — Contemptor-Achillus Dreadnought
• Sagittarus Malacque — Contemptor Pattern Dreadnought^[15a], survived War Within the Webway after suffering severe damage^[15j]
• Hasturias Calaxor — Was a Shield-Captain now is a Contemptor Dreadnought
• Diolos Akrodius - Founder of the Dankanatoi
• Debeeran Kalimakon - Telemon Heavy Dreadnought

Assigned to Lorgar

• Aquillon — Occuli Imperator^[6] — Prefect of the Hykanatoi assigned to watch Lorgar and killed during his betrayal ^[15j]
• Kalhin^[6]
• Nirulus^[6]
• Sythran^[6] Member of Squad Dynastes assigned to Aquillon and killed during Lorgar's betrayal^[15j]
• Vendatha^[6]

Assigned to Corax

• Arcatus

Post Enthronement

• Beyreuth — Captain-General during the War of the Beast
• Adronitus
• Achallor - Shield-Captain^[35]
• Maldovar Colquan — Tribune
• Navradaran — investigated the cult of the "Fallen Angel" on Terra during the 41st Millennium^[20]
• Aesoth Koumadra — Captain-General
• Excelsor — Captain-General during the Age of Apostasy^[21b]
• Tybanus Lencilius — Captain-General M40 — M41
• Galahoth — Captain-General M41
• Andros Launceddre — Captain-General M41
• Trajann Valoris — Captain-General during the Thirteenth Black Crusade
• Valerian — Shield-Captain
• Aadilus — Shield-Captain
• Marcus Achallor - Shield-Captain^[36]
• Longinus - Companion^[34]
• Heracleon — Tribune
• Italeo — Tribune
• Ynnades — Contemptor Dreadnought
• Borsa Thursk — Current Lockwarden
• Jaeharl Feldorus Ghau — Warden
• Tauramacchis Ossian — Warden
• Astoran Kalos — Companion
• Heraclast Vadrian
• Daryth — Shield-Captain
• Hasturias Calaxor — Shield-Captain — Later Contemptor Dreadnought
• Anatolyn Ganorth — Shield-Captain
• Nathadian Steale — Shield-Captain
• Oenas - Shield-Captain - Acted as Captain-General Valoris' intermediary delegate during the Hexarchy coup^[29e]
• Pertinax^[27]
• Pydanoris Calligus — Warden
• Archimallus Tychor — Warden
• Eratorius — Contemptor Dreadnought
• Darian — Dreadnought
• Uriaxes — Dreadnought
• Talorian — Dreadnought
• Euramedes — Dreadnought
• Ujoma - Dreadnought during the Hexarchy coup^[29b]
• Ravathain - Vexillus Praetor of Shield-Captain Valerian's Argent Chamber, during the Hexarchy coup^[29c]
• Halleon - Served in Shield-Captain Valerian's Argent Chamber, during the Hexarchy coup^[29c]
• Anonasta - Served in Shield-Captain Valerian's Argent Chamber, during the Hexarchy coup^[29c]
• Kleas - Served in Shield-Captain Valerian's Argent Chamber, during the Hexarchy coup^[29c]
• Ximander - Only survivor of the Emerald Clave Shield Company, following the Battle of Lion's Gate. He later served in Shield-Captain Valerian's Argent Chamber, during the Hexarchy coup^[29c]
• Penjad - Served in Shield-Captain Valerian's Argent Chamber, during the Hexarchy coup^[29c]
• Kalluin - Eyes of the Emperor during the Hexarchy coup^[29d]
• Ukende - Apothecary during the Hexarchy coup^[29d]
• Aristothes Carvellan - Blade Champion
• Hayani Rimush - Blade Champion^[41]

 

[Lord_Ikka]

Grotsmasha posted a great list, looking through it there are some themes- Roman-style names are clearly the largest group, but there are some Asian/European names in there as well. Doing the majority of your units with a Latin sounding name will work well, throw in some others to add variety and you'll be good to go.

[Captain Idaho]

I think classical names as best you can. The Emperor was a little sentimental and liked a bit of homage to mankind's history.

 

Turkish heroes, middle Eastern heroes of legend, old European names, old English names, even native American Indian names sprinkled in would work well.

 

Latin has it's place but don't go too heavy or you'll end up stepping on the toes of Ultramarines somewhat. Same as biblical could be a little Dark Angels-y.

[TomFX]

Here are all the named Custodes from Lexicanium

 

Thanks for that Grotsmasha.

 

Grotsmasha posted a great list, looking through it there are some themes- Roman-style names are clearly the largest group, but there are some Asian/European names in there as well. Doing the majority of your units with a Latin sounding name will work well, throw in some others to add variety and you'll be good to go.

 

I think classical names as best you can. The Emperor was a little sentimental and liked a bit of homage to mankind's history.

 

Turkish heroes, middle Eastern heroes of legend, old European names, old English names, even native American Indian names sprinkled in would work well.

 

Latin has it's place but don't go too heavy or you'll end up stepping on the toes of Ultramarines somewhat. Same as biblical could be a little Dark Angels-y.

 

Indeed, I think you're both right, in short don't lean too heavy onto one type, ancient classical names from a variety of civilizations should do the trick. Thank you.

 

So, what happens with the awarding of names to Custodes they gain extra names for every battle/ major event that takes place that they are involved in?

Edited December 22, 2021 by TomFX

[duz_]

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/12/23/collect-hundreds-of-names-to-avoid-dishonour-with-these-custodes-crusade-rules/

 

[Captain Idaho]

It's almost as if someone at GW reads the B&C eh!