Adeptus Custodes

Adeptus Custodes – The Emperor's Elite Guard and Supreme Warriors of the Imperium

Adeptus Custodes are the legendary guards of the Emperor, renowned for their unparalleled power and impeccable loyalty. These gleaming golden warriors are the strongest and most highly trained units in all of the Imperium of Man. Their presence on the battlefield inspires hope in the hearts of loyalists and terror in their enemies. They are not only the guardians of Earthrealm, but also a symbol of the Emperor's eternal power. Their mission is to protect the Holy Palace on Terra, as well as respond to the greatest threats to the Imperium wherever they may arise.

Each warrior of the Adeptus Custodes is the result of unique and mysterious genealchemy processes, as well as other closely guarded technologies, which create warriors of near-superhuman strength, endurance and reflexes. Known as the Ten Thousand, these golden warriors have served as the Emperor's personal guard for millennia, maintaining unwavering loyalty and defending His will. There is no room for error in their ranks – each Custodes must hone their combat and tactical skills to not only be a bodyguard, but also the ultimate instrument of destruction on the battlefield.

Adeptus Custodes – Masters of Combat and a Flexible Fighting Force

While the Adeptus Custodes are excellent in all forms of combat, their skills in hand-to-hand combat have reached true mastery. Each Custodes spends years mastering complex and subtle combat stances that allow them to dominate numerous enemies, whether they be hordes of Orks, mighty Chaos war machines or legions of Space Marines. Armed with ancient yet technologically advanced weapons such as Guardian Spears and Sentinel Blades, the Custodes are capable of wreaking destruction in both close-range combat and ranged fire.

The Adeptus Custodes do not rely solely on their physical prowess. Their elite units, such as the Vertus Praetors on jetbikes, can launch lightning-fast strikes against enemy positions, surprising their opponents with the speed and precision of their attack. The Allarus Custodians, in their heavy, impenetrable armour, are masters of breaking through enemy lines and eliminating key targets in combat. Their Dreadnoughts and massive battle tanks such as the Caladius Grav-Tank dominate the battlefield, providing the Adeptus Custodes with excellent support in both attack and defense.

Although the Adeptus Custodes are constantly trained and deployed into the most difficult battles, their primary mission never changes - they remain loyal guardians of the Emperor's Holy Palace on Terra. For centuries, they have stood watch over the Emperor's throne, ready to respond to any threat. However, in moments of extreme necessity, the Custodes leave Earth to undertake the most crucial missions that can decide the fate of the entire Imperium.

Custodes are not only guardians, but also embodiments of military and moral excellence. Each Custodes possesses unwavering loyalty to the Emperor and complete faith in His divinity. Their tenacity and perfection have made them invincible over the centuries, no matter how powerful the forces that face them.

As an elite order, the Adeptus Custodes are an inspiration to loyal citizens of the Imperium, and their gleaming golden armour a symbol of hope and power. On the battlefield, the Custodes march with complete calm, leading to victory over both the mightiest armies of Chaos and the most insidious threats of the Xenos.

Adeptus Custodes – Perfection on and Off the Battlefield

The Adeptus Custodes are not only unparalleled warriors, but also symbols of the perfection of the human form and will. Their bodies and minds have been shaped to be living instruments of the Emperor's will. Each Adeptus Custodes warrior operates in complete synchrony with the rest of their brethren, both on the battlefield and in the palace, forming an unbreakable line of defence that no force can breach.

While their primary role is to defend the Emperor, the Custodes are also dispatched on missions to defend entire star systems. Their influence on battles is disproportionately large, and their presence at the front means a quick and decisive victory.